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Who in our community may face challenges in their environment?

What are some challenges/barriers that they may face?

What could be the source of such challenges/barriers?

Many people in our community may face challenges in their environment such as the elderly, those who are discriminated against, and the disabled. For the elderly, they may find it hard to do some of the things that the used to be able to do as they have aged. Many people also think that they are a burden to the society since the government has to pay pensions and bonuses to them each month. The tax payers will then find them a bother and treat them badly. People have stereotypes and think that they receive less education and are not smart, resulting in discrimination. Another group of people that often faced challenges in their environment are people whom are not part of majority, for example a different ethnic group. They are often seen as different and many would make fun or discriminate them,  pointing out their difference to make them feel bad even though there is actually nothing to be ashamed about. Lastly, the disabled often face challenges in their environment. Those physically disabled would have difficulty moving from place to place, while those mentally challenged are often seen as unsound for they have different thinkings compared to majority. Even though they did not want to be disabled either physically or mentally, many in their environment are still unable to accept them and therefore exclude them or sometimes even mock them.

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They may feel discrimination against their education level and also being a minority race

Further discrimination if they are not able to speak English very well

Feels left out and not integrated into the community

People look down on them because of their job

May be mistreated by their employers

There are some stigma against them and people treat them as “Second class” citizens

Class division as they are from the working class and generally have little income

Away from their home and maybe feels homesick?

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Think for a moment what your environment would be like if you are:
- an elderly lady who is living alone
I would be judged or pitied by people for living alone and be thought of as a lonely old person and my house would be messy because I may not have enough energy to clean up the house. I would feel ostracised from society as my family members are also not here to give me the financial or physical support that I need. I may also be embarrassed to ask for help and fear that others would think that I am weak and dependant.

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an accepting and inclusive community. an environment where people don’t look down or discriminate against people who are physically impaired.

ramps and lifts are needed for convenience, since lots of time would already be wasted on transport so these features would assist him. support from people is also needed, when they plan activities, they should consider him limitations and empathise with him.

family
may be afraid that he is a burden.
patient and caring family members.
give him emotional support.
assist him in daily life.

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Some people will look down on me because they think I’m old and cannot contribute to the society. People might judge me because they think burden to the community. I might be mistreated by my family as they might think I am of no use and only adds on to their work load. However there will still be people who sympathise with me and care for me because of my health issues. There is also healthcare facilities and medical discounts for old people like me and I really appreciate it.

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what the environment would be like if i am a 10 year old girl with special needs

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what the environment would be like if i am a 10 year old girl with special needs

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- very loud, chaotic environment in which i feel unsafe and insecure
- needs — signs with bigger text and pictures; support, patience and acceptance from people around me
- i will need time by myself in somewhere calming and quiet

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The environment in unclear and unknown to me. Everyday, I am brought by my family from home to school and back, leaving me no choices of where I want to go and who I want to be. I am also quite lonely as I don’t have much friend and the sense of isolation even worsened when I realise people talking bad things behind me.

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No discrimination, people treat her with respect

More emotional support from friends and family, and the society in general

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Who in our community may face challenges in their environment?

What are some challenges/barriers that they may face?

What could be the source of such challenges/barriers?

1) People with disabilities, elderly people living alone, minority races, single parents, people with mental illnesses, working class or underclass citizens - generally people who do not fit into what our society perceives as the 'social norm'

2) Others might discriminate against them, or segregate them because they are in different situations from the majority, the middle class citizens. The discrimination could be through many forms, and harm these people in various ways. Some people may also pity them for their situations, which would make them feel embarrassed.

3) Misconceptions and stereotypes that develop and stick around over time due to the no or little awareness raised about these people, and how they may not be living a life as sad as we paint them to be, or that even if they are staying in less fulfilling living conditions, they are not for us to pity or make fun of.