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:
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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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