Hey brain,
Why do I still “forget” those living with disability and are living differently abled in my “normal” conversations?
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Hey you brain,
I am talking to you.
Why do you always think that being “temporarily abled” is a permanent condition?
Why do we always have to wait for guidelines from those in charge of housing and accommodation to remind us of our duty to plan and protect the rights of the disabled and differently abled?
Why?
Disability and Being Abled Differently.
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Before I leave you with these lines to think about, I ask;
Does anybody out there ever wish to be disabled or differently abled one day?
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Disability is not inability.
Actually I have met differently avled people who do better and stronger actions
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I love this so much. I think it’s important to always think about other people and their needs. Why do we need to wait for city ordinances to make places accessible?
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I do not wish to be disabled but I know some people and it’s not great but we do not treat them differently.
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I work in the Life Skills classroom at school, so they are all students with disabilities. It lets my boys see that and be compassionate without thinking less of them. We also remind them of the “hidden disabilities” such as my older son having dysgraphia and my younger with ADHD and anxiety and speech issues.
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I’d love to hear a bit more of your thoughts on this, a little longer post. It would be great to hear some solutions you’re thinking of. Almost everyone has some kind of impairment. I was told that for employment, it’s a matter of getting someone to hire you who doesn’t mind your disability.
😍👏🏿😩 I’ll publish the next part soon enough.
Being born with a disability or acquiring one during one’s life should not make any individual less different. In fact, i think because those individuals have to accommodate for the things that “normal” people can do, I have a higher admiration for their sense of spirit and not quitting on life. I admire them for being mentally and emotionally strong even when physically they may have challenge.
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
👏🏿👏🏿 same here!
I think its so important we teach out kids that everyone is unique.
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My brother in law is differently abled. He fell from a tree when he was 18…not even that high up and has been in a wheelchair ever since. He does alright. He’s an activist, in a band, draws and understands the importance of making days count.
😩😩 aawwww…sorry about that!
My youngest is differently-abled, so i appreciate this post very much.
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Very interesting musings. Appreciate the insight.
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Thank you for sharing this insightful post. I can relate. We need more on this topic.
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This is such an informative and thought-provoking post. I love the phrase “disability and being abled differently” since that is exactly how it is, plain and simple. We just need to be more understanding that they will do things differently than us and that’s okay.
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Have you checked out the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs? I highly recommend it.
🤔 no, I haven’t. I’ll check them out soon.
I agree with you. We don’t have to wait for people to remind us of our duties to help disabled people. This is a good reminder.
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‘temporarily abled’…? This is a term I will not forget. Yes – life can change in a minute and I know several people who have lost their ‘temporary’ status. Thanks for the reminder for designing around compassion.
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as for your question, no, i would very much prefer to be the way i am, naturally able.
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That’s a honest post and good reminder. “Disability and being abled differently”
is remarkable point. We can’t say our health is permanent. Life can change in any minute.
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As a teacher, my heart is warmed when students reach out to others who might not differently abled. I wish it happened more than it does though.
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I am grateful that I am able. And i dont think I would want to be disabled someday.
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I am grateful I am able bodied and have had the ability to help out family members who are disabled in one way or another with tasks they weren’t able to do on their own.
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We all need to remember that people are differently abled and allow for this in different aspects of life. That way be don’t present unnecessary challenges they may struggle with.
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Your emphasis on empowerment and celebrating abilities rather than limitations is both inspiring and thought-provoking.
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I see a blind guy on the street every day when I take my daughter to school. I keep thinking of what I can do to make the people in disability having a better condition.
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As a person labelled as ‘disabled’ due to my hearing loss and amputated right arm, I shouldn’t be labelled as such because I can and have accomplished nearly everything an ‘abled’ person can and even do more than them.
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