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1. What does the word 'disability' mean to you?
For me the word “disability” is a social construct which tries to address a spectrum of actual, and potential, impairment to independence.
2. Do you think all disabilities are visible? Why or Why not?
Not all disabilities are visible. At a high level, stereotypes abound… a person with a pronounced limp, another in a wheelchair, an amputee and so on but are these popular misrepresentations? Many such individuals don’t consider themselves “disabled,” if they live independently, albeit in an adapted environment. At a lower level, what you don’t see, you don’t know. Internal physical and mental health issues are often invisible and can be an impediment to daily life; which might be considered disabilities, temporary and/or permanent?
5. Why is inclusion important in everyday life?
We are a sea of humanity and must care for each other. Remember to be kind because you don't know what the other person is experiencing. Inclusion enables EVERYONE to lead their daily lives safely without hindrance or marginalization. Rules, regulations and legislation exist for the benefit of the majority, i.e. for the greater good. Arguably, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 serves a minority but, in reality, benefits all of us now and in the future.
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Yes that is the problem these days, people aren't kind especially online.
