Hi Robin - I was just going over my saved e-mails and found your post. How's
your dissertation work going? (I had given you feedback on your
questions.) - Dennis
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Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 1999 11:20 AM
Subject: Input on Dissertation Research
> Disability Research Discussion Group
> List Members & Colleagues
>
> I am a doctoral student in clinical psychology at California School of
> Professional Psychology in Alameda, California and have been a member of
> the Disability Research Discussion list for several years. I am soliciting
> for informal input on my dissertation research.
>
> My topic focuses on the identification and measurement of daily/small
> hassles (i.e., social oppressors) experienced by people with visible
> physical disabilities, and assessing how identity with one's minority
> status acts as a mediator.
>
> Since I have been unable to find an appropriate scale that accurately
> identifies and quantifies disability-specific hassles, I am in the process
> of developing one as part of my doctoral research. I would appreciate it
if
> individuals who have visible physical disabilities would look over the
list
> of daily hassles and comment on any items that you feel are inappropriate
> or that might be missing (and I'm sure there are many).
>
> It might be important to know that I am only interested in targeting
small,
> daily hassles and not major life events. These events need to be concrete
> and measurable, and not focus on emotional and/or somatic states.
>
> I would appreciate feedback through my personal email at:
> [log in to unmask]
> unless this topic generates conversation and collegial interchange that
> would be interesting and beneficial for the entire discussion group.
>
> Thank you for your assistance.
>
> Robin Timm
>
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> LIST OF DISABILITY HASSLES:
>
> 1. Unacknowledged or physically avoided by strangers (they looked away or
> failed to address you)
>
> 2. Told you were inspirational or courageous because you have a disability
>
> 3. Stared at by strangers
>
> 4. Strangers violated personal space by touching chair or self without
> solicitation
>
> 5. Addressed as "you people" or other labels that were offensive to you
>
> 6. Asked by a stranger about one's disability
>
> 7. Parent told his/her child not to stare or pulled the child out of your
way
>
> 8. Others downplayed or minimized your disability
>
> 9. Heard a joke focusing on disability in a negative or offensive manner
>
> 10. Told where to sit because of your physical disability or use of
> assistive devices
>
> 11. Waited for or found a handicapped parking space occupied by a
> non-disabled driver
>
> 12. Was unable to access public transit systems
>
> 13. Public transit driver did not call out stops
>
> 14. Waited for a handicapped bathroom stall to be vacated by a
non-disabled
> user
>
> 15. Unable to access a ramp because it was blocked
>
> 16. Had difficulty entering a building because of an unmarked or
> non-existent handicapped entrance
>
> 17. Was unable to use an elevator because it was broken or too small
>
> 18. Had to wait for a passerby to open a door
>
> 19. Was unable to reach elevator buttons
>
> 20. Was unable to reach amenities in public restrooms (paper towels, seat
> covers, etc.) or items in stores
>
> 21. Was unable to maneuver in a store or other public place
>
> 22. Was unable to try on clothing in a store because there was no
> handicapped dressing room or it was occupied
>
> 23. Was unable to access a vehicle because another driver had parked too
close
>
> 24. Could not participate in a family event or activity
>
> 25. Was turned down for a date
>
> 26. Not invited to social events by friends, co-workers or family
>
> 27. Could not attend social event because of location or venue
>
> 28. Instructor discussed your disability or need for accommodation in
front
> of classmates
>
> 29. Denied request for educational accommodations
>
> 30. Extra time and energy expended in securing study materials for school
>
> 31. Experienced discrimination when applying for a job or non-paid
position
>
> 32. Asked inappropriate and illegal questions about your disability during
> an interview
>
> 33. Denied appropriate and reasonable accommodation on a job
>
> 34. Supervisor discussed your disability or need for accommodation in
front
> of co-workers
>
> 35. Hired or fired an attendant
>
> 36. Not provided with adequate attendant care
>
> 37. Denied social or vocational services from an agency
>
> 38. Did not have enough money for self-support
>
> 39. Did not have enough money for assistive technology
>
> 40. Unable to find accessible housing
>
> 41. Physically provoked, threatened or attacked
>
> 42. Avoided going out because you did not feel safe
>
> ADDITIONAL EVENTS:
> If you have experienced any additional hassles related to your physical
> disability that are not on this list, please list what they are.
>
>
>
>
>
>
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