When the doctors saw how the mother changes her son’s diaper they took immediate action we all want our children to be healthy and prosperous when they’re born but no matter what happens you’ll always love your child with all your heart however in some countries where you don’t receive as much support and assistance some parents become fearful and decide to remove their children from
Their homes because they believe they’d be unable to care for a child with impairments or other disabilities anna from belarus on the other hand met her demise in this manner she was born without hands and as a result she was placed in an orphanage immediately after birth anna’s entire childhood weighed on her and she was certain that her parents didn’t want her although she had a hope that one day her
Parents would come back to the orphanage and take her up this did not come to fruition she eventually recognized that if she wanted to be happy she’d have to go out and find happiness for herself there was no one near her who could assist her with it she began to practice rudimentary skills that would allow her to fend for herself in everyday situations something that appears to be simple to
You and me and of course to everyone else can appear to be extremely complicated to someone who doesn’t have hands she picked up computer skills and began painting she ultimately gains enough independence to be able to afford her own place of residence which she does after a few years she met a man named anatoly who like her had a rough upbringing filled with disappointments and setbacks they’re quite pleased while
They’re in each other’s company and in 2008 they tie the knot anna finds herself in the position of being pregnant one day even though the couple’s ecstatic their bliss doesn’t last long after a brief conversation with them with their initial visit the doctor concludes that anna should undergo an abortion anna and anatoly are aware that despite the fact that they both have
Disabilities none of their conditions is genetic throughout anna’s pregnancy doctors have attempted to persuade her to have an abortion on several occasions during the year 2015 anna gives birth to a healthy baby boy named kastya and the parents are thrilled however just as the couple’s getting ready to leave the hospital they experience another setback that is something that both anna and
Anatoly felt they’d already had enough of in their lives doctors have informed them that they’ll not be able to take their son home with them anna who’s developed a strong sense of self-worth feels as if her entire existence is collapsing around her attempts are made by doctors and social workers to argue that the parents are unable to care for their son because of their disabilities and that the son will
Die if the parents bring their son home they’re attempting to place costia with a regular family they predict that anna will drop her son to the ground or that she may accidentally drown him in the process anna who spent her entire life assisting in the care of other children at the orphanage where she grew up is confident in her ability to care for a kid she even demonstrates to the doctors at the hospital that she’s capable of
Caring for her son but they’re not persuaded they don’t even believe she’s capable of changing her diaper correctly anna and anatoly are adamant about not giving up and they communicate with the media and lawmakers an article about the pair appears on a local news channel shortly after and it receives a great deal of coverage despite the fact that the couple has undergone a slew of testing some people believe that they should not be allowed
To keep their baby however there are many people who sympathize with anna and anatoly’s plight anna and anatoly have finally been able to bring their son home after putting a lot of pressure on the authorities after a year and a half the storm’s passed and kostya is a cheerful and quick-witted little boy who above all brings much joy to his parents lives by making them laugh
They continue to be invited to numerous television programs where they can speak about their traumatic experience being born with a disability doesn’t rule out the possibility of doing what everyone else can it simply means that the journey will take a little bit longer five things everyone should know about people with disabilities what does a disabled person need to know in the absence of a disabled kid spouse
Sibling or parent how aware and up to date are you on a disability issue when the ada was passed 30 years ago expectations were lower but not by much the ada’s clear guidance on how to accommodate a wide range of physical and mental disabilities was unquestionable more importantly it defined equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for disabled individuals this gave millions of americans many for the first time a set of explicit
Guidelines for treating disabled people appropriately disabled people celebrated the end of a protracted first stage of the disability rights movement establishing disability as a social political and human rights issue for most americans who were unfamiliar with disability issues it provided a firm foundation for developing productive and empathetic interactions with impaired individuals
But what should regular people know about disability in 2022 how much should non-disabled people know and how much should disabled people explain there are no clear solutions or limits most people follow the ada but 30 years later we’ve all learned more and our views on disability have altered here are five things everyone should know about disabled persons and disability issues today one
Disabilities range in severity and none are superior or inferior to others there are numerous illnesses and major categories of disability each condition requires a unique reaction they all provide a mix of practical obstacles medical and mental challenges and external social obstacles and stigma imposed by other people societal practices and symptoms however disabled people have much in common these disabilities have a clear
Albeit unofficial order people with disabilities frequently enjoy a greater social position less stigma and quieter and easier acceptance by non-disabled society even when physical disabilities are severe people prefer to distinguish between them and mental disorders people with cognitive impairments are typically believed to be less capable and more dependent however they’re still viewed less like full human beings with
True agency than other disabled persons learning disabled people are occasionally accepted but more often rejected and accused of faking or exaggerating their symptoms despite public efforts to combat mental health stigma disabled individuals with mental illness are the most feared and disliked mental illness is still linked to violence and irrationality and it’s increasingly being used to justify
Political extremism and unpleasant beliefs in more than one political direction of course these lines are fluid and not everyone agrees these hierarchies are now widely recognized as flawed and detrimental it’s crucial to be aware of how durable assumptions are and to actively oppose them sure you’re in a wheelchair but your brain’s okay that’s not helping the
Cause of disability justice and equality two all disabled individuals should be respected at all times disabilities necessitate unique approaches disabled people need adequate canes walkers wheelchairs and most importantly barrier-free houses and neighborhoods some people require daily personal assistance for self-care blind deaf and non-speaking people need
Adapted technologies as well as tolerance and patience from others to navigate the environment communicate and be heard people with intellectual and developmental disabilities traumatic brain injuries and related disorders may require a variety of support services and the ability to use them without restriction learning disabled people need the freedom to utilize ways that work for
Them chronically ill or in pain people require empathy and acceptance for their unseen but very real limitations as many disabled persons and advocates point out there is no one-size-fits-all response to impairments diverse infirmities do not warrant varying standards of respect or basic priorities communicate with adults as adults regardless of disabilities discrimination insults and physical and
Emotional abuse are all prohibited regardless of disability regardless of impairment everyone deserves choices and the capacity to exercise personal control alone or with assistance finally we must all ensure that increasing assistance needs not lead to depersonalization or power abuses three disabilities aren’t always bad many disabled people face challenges connected to their impairments however
Many disabled people discover that their struggles are caused by others and their surroundings not their own disability consider a pie chart for each person the ratio of direct handicap suffering to indirect suffering caused by ableism systemic failures and inaccessibility varies it’s not always about physical obstacles or interpersonal ableism sometimes we can cope effectively with our disabilities yet struggle to acquire
Access to places we need to go and handle emotionally the assault of insensitive ableist remarks there is a lot disabled individuals have to deal with but much of it is unwarranted outside pressure disability challenges are real but they don’t have to be and everyone can help by treating disabled persons with respect note that a lot of the popular emotional and inspirational takes on disability
And social media memes and motivational literature rely on the false and destructive assumption that disability is a natural tragedy to overcome no it’s also unfair and counterproductive to take disabled people’s struggles and experiences and apply a simple ableist lens on them as universal motivators and examples of human bravery and fortitude disability isn’t a singular experience and handicapped individuals aren’t here
To shock or humiliate others four some disabled persons have more privileges than others if you’re going to be a be a rich remarks tyrion lannister a handicapped character in game of thrones as he says earlier in the novel he would have died if he’d been born into an average family instead of a noble one disabled individuals from various backgrounds share many common
Experiences but interesting inequities shape how we all live with our disability money and social position can make living with disabilities simpler and richer both practically and figuratively affirmative action can help eliminate ableism but not cure sickness but money can buy personal assistance adaptive equipment and other material comforts that make life more secure enjoyable and satisfying
And privileged identities like white masculine heterosexual cisgender educated etc can help disabled individuals cope with ableism those who cannot must face overlapping prejudices and hurdles while some people with disabilities flourish prosper and employ the latest technologies to live satisfying lives others are stuck in dependency entrapment poverty and stagnation sure personality courage and principles
Matter to disabled people but not nearly as much as we assume and there’s a purpose for it first it’s a common and cruel mistake to exploit positive examples of admirable disabled people to condemn suffering disabled people second it should remind everyone that better material and social conditions may make more disabled persons independent and joyful but we can all work together to change
Attitudes and policies that affect disabled people we must commit and execute five most disabled persons want to be seen heard believed and respected invisible disabled persons who need empathy and concessions are typically considered as fakers some of this may be internalized ableism but it also stems from others perceptions that we are inherently
Abnormal we all want to be recognized as human beings with limitations thanks for reading.