Last post Tue, May 20 2008 2:54 PM by RachelACornell. 6 replies.
HI GUYS
I AM TRYING TO ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS OF DISABILITY. IT'S AN ARTICLE FOR MY PSYCHOLOGY CLASS PEASE HELP.....
Questioner:
Age
Gender
Disability
Is your disability acquired? If so when?
What type of barrier bothers you most?
Lowest 1 2 3 4 5 Highest
Physical
Self imposed
Social
If you encounter someone looking at you do you...
a. pretend you didn't notice
b. stare back without speaking
c. try to talk to them
Who do you find has a more difficult time dealing with disabled people?
a. children
b. parents
c. both
Do you think other's expectations shape your performance in school or the workplace?
Yes/No
Positive/ Negative
Do you find the term handicap derogatory?
Have you ever been given money by a stranger who assumed you were asking for money
0
1-2
3-4
5 or more times?
When strangers try to help you do you find it hinders or makes you uncomfortable?
Always
Almost always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
If your disability could disappear would you do it?
Most of your relationships have been with disabled/non disabled partners?
What is your opinion about having children?
You are a parent
Some day
Undecided
If you have a physical disability...
Do you find the part(s) of your body affected by your disability less attractive?
When dating, do you find that you focus on that physical aspect of your partner more/ less?
If you use a mobility aid do you decorate it or choose the best looking style?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
Age 31
Gender Female
Disability Cerebral palsy, chronic myofascial pain, Type 1 diabetes
Is your disability acquired? If so when? the CP is not acquired. The myofascial pain and diabetes are acquired, both in the past 5 years.
Atitudinal barriers. A good atitude can break down most physical barriers.
Depends on the circumstances - stranger? coworker? kid? adult?
adults
yes - when my supervisors had a negative opinion of disability I was able to do less than I can now with supportive coworkers
No. However it needs to be used gramatically. I am handicapped, not a handicap. I have a handicap. The parking is not handicap parking it is accessible parking.
No
It hinders unless I have asked specifcially for help.
I don't date
Children are great but I don't want any myself
I don't have an opinon about what "attractive" means
Yes I have a cane with a toy elephant on it and another cane with pink roses on it.
Age 54
Gender F
Disability ??
acquired - 3 years ago
social
Physical 5
Social 5
try to talk to her/him
parents
Yes/No YES
Positive/ Negative NEGATIVE
yes
Once a man tried to move some clutter from the aisle of Walmart. I was grateful and a little embarrased.
Definitely, and while I'm dreaming I would have a million dollars and be 3 years younger
What is a relationship?
I am a parent, and I'm too old to have any more.
To me - yes.
Dating?
I do not use a wheelchair anymore, so no.
Age 30
Gender Male
Disability Spinal Cord Injury at T10
Is your disability acquired? If so when? ATV accident 11NOV2004
Self imposed 4
Social 3
d. Adults- they do not have to be just parents, adults have preconseptions where children still have an innocent mind.
Yes - I am very compeditive so it is positive, makes me work harder.
Do you find the term handicap derogatory? All depends on how you use it. Anything can be made derogatory.
Almost always- but it is just because of me, not my disability. I have alway been very independant.
If your disability could disappear would you do it? I might even make the deal with the Devil...
Most of your relationships have been with disabled/non disabled partners? Able Bodied.
Do you find the part(s) of your body affected by your disability less attractive? Yes
No, the parts I focus on are the parts I never had...lol.
Age: 27
Gender: Female
Disability: Visual impairment and mild CP on left side.
No, it is congenital (since birth)
The negative attitudes of people who do not have an open mind
Physical 2
Self imposed 3
C.Well I'm visuall impaired so I usually don't notice if people are looking at me but if someone asked me a question I usually talk to them. But it depends on the situation.
B. I am a teacher so I work with kids all the time and I find that they are much more open minded than adults
Yes/No Yes, If people are open minded and willing to adapt then my work will be better. If they are closed minded and not willing to make accommodations then I won't put as much effort into my work.
Positive/ Negative Both
Yes, I have a disabily but it does not have to be a handicap. I cringe when I hear the term Handicap or when I hear someonne not using person first language.
I'd say sometimes. Most of the time they are just trying to help. Most people know enough to ask first. When people try to hep with out asking it annoys me.
Nondiabled
Someday
Age 50
Disability Spinal cord arteriovenous malformation (AVM) rupture 9/11/02 and spinal cord aneurysm.
Is your disability acquired? If so when? Yes. AVM rupture occured on 9/11/02. There's no way to tell when the AVM and aneurysm formed - I could have been born with either or both of them.
Physical 4
Self imposed 1
Usually a., unless it is a child, then I'll smile to let them know it's okay for them to look and wonder, and to ask questions or have a conversation if they want to. With adults it just depends on the situation, and sometimes my mood. Unless I feel a need, or reason, to explain to an adult about my disability I don't usually consider it of importance or a necessity.
Just adults in general. The only time it matters that the adult may be a parent is when they quickly move a curious child away, rather than encouraging them to look and ask questions.
Yes/No No, not regarding my disability or anything else.
Do you find the term handicap derogatory? It isn't necessarily derogatory, although it certainly can be used that way, but neither is it positive. I prefer 'disabled', or maybe other terminology, depending on the situation.
0 No, never.
Sometimes I prefer help when I've asked for it. But, people's intentions go a long way with me, and if they don't offer un-asked for help too often I'm willing to over look this kind of thing when they mean well.
If your disability could disappear would you do it? In a heart beat.
Most of your relationships have been with disabled/non disabled partners? All have been with ABs. I was already married to an AB man when the AVM rupture occured.
I am not a parent and don't want to have children.
Do you find the part(s) of your body affected by your disability less attractive? No.
When dating, do you find that you focus on that physical aspect of your partner more/ less? I'm married, so don't date.
If you use a mobility aid do you decorate it or choose the best looking style? Just have some faux sheepskin on my crutches for comfort.
You wrote:
"Atitudinal barriers. A good atitude can break down most physical barriers"
I could not agree more! Thanks for saying it so well!
Rachel
