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International day of persons with disabilities

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a UN day that is celebrated every year on 3 December.

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john Nash a math mathematician who made a lot of contributions to the math world  but also has schizophrenia 

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john Nash a math mathematician who made a lot of contributions to the math world  but also has schizophrenia 

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Disabled persons have the right to economic and social security and to a decent level of living

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Besides, the term "differently abled" doesn't describe what it's meant to anyway. the term "disabled" means having physical or mental impairment that limits movements, senses or activities.

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https://atlascorps.org/negative-stereotypes-and-attitudes-linked-to-disability/

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By Rene Momene

The Medical or individual model of disability has negatively affected the way persons with disabilities are treated in their communities, at job sites(for those who are fortunate to be employed), and in educational milieu. This model sees people with disabilities as patients or sick people and also sees disability as an individual problem that needs to be cured by the individual himself.

Historically, people with disabilities have been stereotyped in many different ways. Some of the stereotypes used to label people with disabilities persist in the mind of the public today. Incomplete information, mistaken perceptions, isolation and segregation have perpetrated many of these stereotypes.

The way people think about disability affects the care and education of PWDs. Myths and misconceptions about disability are common. Promoting negative images of disability is a form of discrimination because it creates barriers to full citizenship for people who have a disability. There are many stereotypes or images associated to PWDs and these stereotypes labeled on PWDS have had very negative influences on the way they are educated. Some stereotypes of disabled people portray them as being: pitiable and pathetic, sinister or evil, tragic but brave, laughable, aggressive, burdens/outcasts, non-sexual and incapable of fully participating in everyday life.

The following are some common attitudes and stereotypes that emerge repeatedly in our societies and communities:
i-People with disability deserve pity:
Disability is seen by many people as a personal tragedy and so disabled people deserved to be pitied. PWDs are often viewed as tragic figures whom society should pity. According to them, the burden of disability is unending; life with a disabled person is is a life of constant sorrow and agony and that the able-bodied stand under a continual obligation to help them. People with disabilities and their families are the most perfect objects of charity and their and their role is to inspire benevolence in others, to awaken feelings of kindness and generosity. Unfortunately, contrary to what many might think, disability does not mean a poor quality of life, it is often the negative attitudes of society and the lack of accessibility within the community that are the real tragedy.
ii-People with disability cannot lead a productive and a fulfilling life:
According to this stereotype, it is assumed that disabled people cannot have a good "quality of life". It promotes the assumption that people with disabilities will not be able to have a family, get a good job or take on responsibilities. The focus still remains continually on the person's impairment rather than on the person's abilities.

People with disabilities are capable of participating fully in community life just like their non-disabled peers. The challenge is to focus on their abilities not on their limitations.
iii-People with disabilities are sick and in constant pain:
Many people see PWDs as being under constant agony and pain. They see disability as a sickness that needs to be fixed, an abnormality to be corrected or cured. But it should be noted that people with disabilities are like people without disabilities, they get sick on occasion or sometimes may be in pain.
iv-People with disability are wheelchair bound:
Many people still assume that the wheelchair is a source of life for PWDs without which they cannot live a fulfilling life.

Unfortunately, PWDs typically do not view themselves as "confined to their wheelchair". In the same way, a person without a disability is not described as confined to their car, so also a disabled person is not supposed to be confined to their wheelchair. A wheelchair, like an automobile, is a form of mobility that contributes to a person's independence.
v-People with disabilities are brave, courageous, heroic and inspirational for living with their disability.
PWDs are often portrayed as super humans and courageous as they triumph over adversity.

This stereotype puts a lot of pressure on disabled people to be cheerful, accepting and ready to "make the most of their condition". The impairment gives disabled persons a chance to exhibit virtues they did not know they had and teach the rest of us patience and courage. George Covington, a writer who is blind once said that; "we're seen as inspirational, and inspiration sells like hot cakes. My disability isn't a burden: having to be so damned inspirational is". This stereotype does not allow for people to have complex emotions and sees disabled people as being different rather than ordinary.
vi-People with disabilities are helpless and dependent.
This stereotype tends to mean that PWDs are to be pitied as they spend their whole life depending and needing other people's help. Traditionally this stereotype was used by charities in order to raise funds.
vii-People with disabilities are to be feared :
Traditionally, PWDs have always been associated to witch craft. Many people feel that disability is a sign of ill omen to be feared. This sometimes explains why a lot of hatred, suspicion and violence is associated to disability. They are seen as a menace to others , to themselves and to their community. This is especially true of people with mental disabilities. PWDs are consumed by an incessant and inevitable rage and anger at their loss and at those who are not disabled. Those with mental disabilities lack the moral sense that would restrain them from hurting others.

It should be noted that the above stereotypes and attitudes have been carved out by the society that continues to exclude persons with disabilities from meaningful participation in the development processes of their respective communities.

Let's all create an inclusive society for all persons, irrespective of their abilities and disabilities.

Rene Momene Otte

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NEGATIVE STEREOTYPES AND ATTITUDES LINKED TO DISABILITY.

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By Rene Momene The Medical or individual model of disability has negatively affected the way persons with disabilities are treated in their communities, at job sites(for those who are fortunate to be employed), and in educational milieu.

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the practice of knowing, acknowledging, and accepting individuals' experiences as they relate to disability

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the practice of knowing, acknowledging, and accepting individuals' experiences as they relate to disability

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50% of people with disabilities can't afford healthcare

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Frida Kahlo a Mexican painter that painted self prorates with poliomyelitis(spinal cord)

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Frida Kahlo a Mexican painter that painted self prorates with poliomyelitis(spinal cord)

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Over 1 billion people have a disability

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In the year 1945 Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was removed from the law in order to include people with phycological disabilities.

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In referring to people with disabilities, its preferable to use language that focuses on their abilities rather there disabilities. the for use the term "handicapped" able-bodied "physcially challenged", and differently abled

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We talk about it to bring attention and awareness. Around 15% of people live with some sort of disability, that could be dyslexia, adhd, or a physical disability. We also need to bring attention to build/make a more accepting and accessible place.

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make more wheelchair accessible buildings

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ik its not july but it should have descriptions/ information

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Ultimately, Disability Pride Month honors the contributions made by disabled people to our society and pushes back on the ableist notion that being disabled is inherently negative. It challenges the assumptions made about what disabled people can and can't accomplish while calling for the recognition of our basic human rights.
What is the Disability Pride Flag?
The Disability Pride Flag was created by artist Ann Magil in 2019. It consists of a black background with five zig-zagging colorful stripes running down the middle. The light blue stripe represents mental illness, the yellow stripe represents neurodiversity, the white stripe represents invisible and undiagnosed disabilities, the red represents physical disabilities, and the green represents sensory disabilities.

What is ableism?

If you aren't yet familiar, ableism is a broad system of power that dehumanizes disabled people and paints us as less than those who aren't. Like white supremacy, queerphobia, and transphobia, ableism is embedded in the fabric of the U.S. government, our medical systems, and the way we interact with one another. It can manifest in ways that are overt, like not hiring someone because they are disabled, or subtle, like hosting an event that is "mask optional," which may effectively exclude immunocompromised people.

At its core, ableism is the idea that disabled people are somehow inferior to non-disabled people. Like all systems of oppression, ableism does not exist in a silo. It intersects and intertwines with other forms of oppression, like racism, classism, patriarchy, and homophobia, and cannot be unwoven from them. Everyone is capable of internalizing and perpetuating ableism, including other disabled people.

This makes it critical to evaluate our language, the way we think about disability, and the way we interact with disabled people in our lives - or don't interact at all - to reduce harm.
What is ableism and ableist language?
Not all ableism is obvious. Sometimes, ableist language can blend into everyday phrases without people even knowing it, especially if they are unfamiliar with the history of certain expressions. It's important to constantly reevaluate the way we speak and phrases we use in order to cut out ableist language, especially if someone says they actively cause harm.

Here are some phrases you may not know are ableist:

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Disability Pride Month Is More Important Now Than Ever

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Ultimately, Disability Pride Month honors the contributions made by disabled people to our society and pushes back on the ableist notion that being disabled is inherently negative. It challenges the assumptions made about what disabled people can and can't accomplish while calling for the recognition of our basic human rights.

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“Numerous studies have documented that students with visible and invisible disabilities are at greater risk of experiencing bullying “

Baylor university
“How to teach kids about disabilities and inclusion”

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Hawking was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to in the U.S. as Lou Gehrig's disease. As ALS progresses, the degeneration of motor neurons in the brain interfere with messages to muscles in the body. Eventually, muscles atrophy and voluntary control of muscles is lost

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Hawking was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to in the U.S. as Lou Gehrig's disease. As ALS progresses, the degeneration of motor neurons in the brain interfere with messages to muscles in the body. Eventually, muscles atrophy and voluntary control of muscles is lost

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Guidelines for referring to people with disabilities

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Guidelines for referring to people with disabilities

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https://www.reachcils.org/guidelines-writing-and-referring-people-disabilities/#:~:text=Emphasize%20the%20individual%20not%20the,person%20with%20a%20visual%20impairment.

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Guidelines for Writing and Referring to People with Disabilities

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Do not refer to a disability or condition unless it is crucial to your subject and relates to the full understanding of your listener or reader. Avoid portraying as superhuman the accomplishments of a person with a disability. This inadvertently implies that a person with a disability lacks or has very limited skills, talents, or unusual gifts.

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you can say 'people with disabilities' instead of special needs

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John was a famous mathematician who had acute paranoid schizophrenia.

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It's becuase they possess unique set of abilities and perspectives. And everybody noticing and realizing that is very important

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The phrase different abled is used because it supposedly humanizes disabled people by focusing on our abilities rather than on our impairments. Those who prefer the phrase "differently abled" often see the terms "disabled" or "disability" as potentially hurtful or offensive.

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I think differently abled people are really cool and make the best jokes

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promotes goodwill and respect among all people

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promotes goodwill and respect among all people

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We can also stop stereotypes

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About 15% of the world's population live with a disability. This includes about 93 million children and 720 million adults with significant difficulties in functioning.

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It brings light to issues (bullying, social issues and helps people understand). Help others understand that bullying is bad?

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Steve Hawking's was a very smart person, he invented a multiverse theory and had an IQ of 160

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“helping our students understand their society, their relationships, their families, and their own experiences and to making the world more accessible and accepting”

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people need to understand that some people are different and they should help those who need help.

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Franklin Roosevelt. In 1921, Franklin Roosevelt was a rising star in the Democratic party when polio struck him and left him with paralyzed legs. 

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Franklin Roosevelt. In 1921, Franklin Roosevelt was a rising star in the Democratic party when polio struck him and left him with paralyzed legs. 

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people who lack normal functioning of physical, mental, or psychological abilities.

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Why you shouldn't use 'differently abled' anymore

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Why you shouldn't use 'differently abled' anymore

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As writer and disability rights activist Emily Ladau puts it in her piece for the Center for Disability Rights, we are all differently abled. The use of the term implies a "standard body" that has standard skills, and a "standard mind" that thinks in standard ways. Who among us really fits that description? We all have ways of navigating the world that utilize our unique strengths and compensate for our weaknesses. Different is standard, and it's those who have had the privilege of designing the world around themselves that don't think so.

If you want to move past correctness and into progress, here are 5 ways to better represent people with disabilities:
1. Use the terms "disabled" or "people with disabilities"
Whether it makes you uncomfortable, use the preferred term that the person you're describing is comfortable with. Euphemisms contribute to the masking of the real problem. Wright elaborates:
By denying the very term disability we are removing disability from the equation. Society ceases to be the problem. The world doesn't need to be fixed or challenged around ableism because there is nothing to fix. There is nothing to fix because the individual isn't disabled - just differently abled.
Using the phrase differently-abled implies that accommodating disability is not society's responsibility. Changing language to take another's experience into account is a step towards actually improving it.
2. Ask if the language you're using is even necessary
Why are you mentioning disability, or any other defining characteristic? That's not to say you can't talk about differences, but are they necessary to the conversation you're having? Does an individual's disability add important information to the dialogue?

For example, if you're discussing a venue for an after-work mixer, it makes sense to ask about the accessibility of the location. Whether talking about individuals or groups, don't use the article "the" combined with a disability.
For example: Don't say: The dyslexics might have trouble reading that font. Do say: Can we review the presentation to improve visibility? 3. Drop the word "normal"
The use of the word "normal" is problematic on the best of days. But you should never use it to describe able-bodied people "in contrast" to those with disabilities.
For example: Don't say: Avery performed as well as all the normal managers. Do say: Avery's performance review went well.
Unless you're describing something that actually is 100% normal and a universal experience, you'll do better to just stop using the word to describe people entirely.

Things that are normal:

Finding something when you're looking for something else

Craving sweets when you're tired

Wanting to make a good impression on people at work

Knowing all the words to a song that you love

Water taking longer to boil when you're watching it

Things that are subject to personal experience:
4. Avoid language that "pities" people with disabilities
Disabled individuals are not courageous - well, at least not for getting out of bed. They are not "heroic," "special," or "inspiring." They are people. Using these terms is condescending and demeaning. It "others" people in a way that reinforces stigmas associated with disability.

Likewise, when describing a specific disability, avoid using terms like "wheelchair-bound" or "confined to a wheelchair." The same applies to terms like "victim" or "suffering from." These phrases assume a negative experience that isn't a given. Wheelchairs don't confine people, but making people feel small does.
5. Recognize that not all disabilities are visible
People that have visible differences or a physical disability often get singled out in undesirable ways. On the other hand, those who have other disabilities, such as those with mood disorders, neurological differences, learning disabilities, or chronic health conditions may get lost in the shuffle. In fact, of the 42 million Americans living with a disability, 96% are invisible illnesses.

Perhaps the most effective way to make these environments inclusive is to include a variety of people in their design. A person who uses a wheelchair may have no qualms with all corporate learning happening via slideshow - but someone with dyslexia might. You don't have to ask people to disclose personal information. Simply give everyone an opportunity to contribute to conversations about workplace culture.

People with disabilities are special in the way that all of us are special. We each need unique accommodations in our own lives to allow us to feel supported, valued, and capable. Needing support to thrive doesn't make anyone "differently abled" - it makes us human beings. While being responsible for the impact that your words have on others is admirable, it's not a conversation that can happen in a bubble. The work can't stop at calling out the language that ostracizes those outside of the norm. It's the very existence of the norm that needs to be challenged.

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Why You Shouldn't Use 'Differently Abled' Anymore

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As writer and disability rights activist Emily Ladau puts it in her piece for the Center for Disability Rights, we are all differently abled. The use of the term implies a "standard body" that has standard skills, and a "standard mind" that thinks in standard ways. Who among us really fits that description?

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teach us compassion, acceptance, and humility

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teach us compassion, acceptance, and humility

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provide understanding, encouragement and opportunities to help persons with disabilities to lead productive and fulfilling lives

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provide understanding, encouragement and opportunities to help persons with disabilities to lead productive and fulfilling lives