"This does however miss one major factor in life, that is, that at some time or
another, we all are all disabled. Some for a short time but many others, more
permanently such as in old age. "
Whilst many (perhaps most) people will at some time other experience temporary IMPAIRMENT even for a long period. I am unconvinced that this is the same as the ongoing grinding effect of the wider social barriers disabled people face. 4 months in a wheelchair with a broken leg might well give you insight into issues of access but probably not into discrimination, stereotyping and institutionalised barriers.
I had an interesting experience last year when as a long time wheelchair user I broke my leg and was in a cast for some weeks. The way I was treated as someone who looked "temporarily injured" rather than disabled was fascinating. I even had one caring soul at the Ortho's clinic demand to know why I "Got a wheelchair" when they had to struggle on crutches!
Tom
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Subject: Re: Non-disabled versus Able bodied
Quoting "Gordon C. Cardona" <[log in to unmask]>:
> In simple terms, denying that it makes no difference if one is disabled
> or not effectively implies that White people can talk about black
> people's issues and decide without them on their lives, that men can
> speak on behalf of women and exclude them, etc. Does this pattern sound
> familiar?
This does however miss one major factor in life, that is, that at some time or
another, we all are all disabled. Some for a short time but many others, more
permanently such as in old age.
I shall be unlikely to change gender, although some do, I shall also be unlikely to
change colour. My disability needs however will change as I move through life. Is it
not in the interests of us all to be involved in disability research.
Ian
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