Do disabled Instagram accounts get deleted?

Of course, we do! Like we said earlier, it’s great for spreading the word about disability rights issues and breaking down stereotypes. Not to mention some of these accounts are just beautiful artwork! It’s also an opportunity for non-disabled people who might not be familiar with our day-to-day lives to find out what living with a disability can mean in terms of freedom or lack thereof. We hope this InstaCelebs help break down walls that physical barriers just can’t.

Like we said earlier it’s great for spreading awareness, but in a lot of these cases, it feels like people are showing off their disability for social media popularity instead of actually standing up for something. It’s not fair to say that all disabled accounts have this issue though because many do seem very genuine. Ultimately it comes down to what kind of person your audience is. If they’re coming to follow you because they want to see photos of your disabilities then chances are your account is doing more harm than good.

The reasons for the disappearance may be anything from an equipment malfunction on Instagram’s side to a user deleting their account by mistake, someone else gaining access to the account’s password, hacker activity, or concerns about possible misuse of these reporting tools.

When will inactive Instagram accounts be deleted? There has never been a clear answer from Instagram on how long to wait before an inactive account is wiped. However, the staff suggests that users log in and use their platform now and then to avoid having their accounts canceled.

Accounts that do not follow our Community Guidelines or Terms of Use may be disabled at any time. We recommend that you carefully read the Community Guidelines, as well as all postings on your various accounts.