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There’s a saying that goes “Do not judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes”. Everyone has their own challenges and lead different lives. Do not judge anyone just yet and do not have prejudice against anyone without considering the difficulties they are facing. Everyone is battling for their lives, so what place are we in to judge? 

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A Point of View: Happiness and disability

news paper article: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27554754

“Surveys reveal that people with disabilities consistently report a good quality of life, says Tom Shakespeare. So why is it often assumed they are unhappy?Have you ever thought to yourself: "I'd rather be dead than disabled?" It's not an unusual reflection. Disability, in everyday thought, is associated with failure, with dependency and with not being able to do things. We feel sorry for disabled people, because we imagine it must be miserable to be disabled.But in fact we're wrong. It's sometimes called the "disability paradox". Surveys reveal people with disabilities consistently report a quality of life as good as, or sometimes even better than, that of non-disabled people.Impairment usually makes little difference to quality of life. Research shows, for example, that overall levels of life satisfaction for people with spinal cord injury are not affected by their physical ability.“ 

This article can provide us with a different perspective of disability and how we see it. Keep an open mind and remember that we are all people at the end of the day.

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Daily reminder to everyone out there :)

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Mark your calendar for on Sunday, 27 September this year for disability awareness day! Look at this info graph for you could do!

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being inclusive and aware as an individual

As an individual, if we know anyone who has a disability, we can do our own part to be inclusive to them, such as:

Being mindful when communicating - remember to be respectful !

Avoiding assumptions - although assumptions are generally formed unconsciously, we need to be aware of them when we are interacting and/or communicating with someone

Being proactive in educating yourself (be aware) - It is important to be aware about basic things regarding disabilities, so as to not offend anyone, or to gain a deeper understanding

We should all strive to be as inclusive as possible in our everyday lives ! 

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Not all disabilities can be “seen”

Yes, not all disabilities are physical. Having a disability includes mental disabilities and chronic illnesses. Whilst these might not necessarily be able to be “seen”, they are definitely present. They should not be disregarded. However, many people do not seem to understand.

Just because a disability cannot be “seen”, it does not make it any less valid.  It is important to be aware of this, and help those around you to understand.

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Here’s an interesting video on what NOT to say to a disabled person. This video is done by a Youtuber named Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, who is disabled. She also posts other videos which raise awareness and explain more about disabilities, which you can check out on her channel. [ https://www.youtube.com/user/MissJessicaKH ]

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be respectful !!

This should go without saying, but being respectful to people with disabilities is important ! Disabled people should be treated the same as any other, but many people are still discriminatory and/or disrespectful, whether it is intentionally or unintentionally. To stop this, it is important to be socially aware and considerate.

You can check out some basic do’s and don’ts when talking to a person with disabilities from this online website: https://www.vantagemobility.com/blog/disability-etiquette-dos-and-donts

Remember to be respectful :)

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This video shows the stigma against people with mental illnesses, which are also a type of disability. It is important to remove the discrimination against those with mental disabilities as well.

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“Attacking people with disabilities is the lowest display of power I can think of.” - Morgan Freeman

“There is no greater disability in society, than the inability to see a person as more.” - Robert M. Hensel

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People with disabilities are as capable of doing a job as everyone else, however they are usually discriminated against in the workplace, thus they are not hired despite their capabilities. We hope that this campaign would allow others to realise that they are just as capable as us, and make the choice of not discriminating against them or looking down on them.

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direct and indirect discrimination

The definition of discrimination refers to the practice of treating somebody or a particular group in society less fairly than others. This definition is taken from the oxford dictionary at https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/discrimination?q=discrimination 

People with disabilities are treated as less by some people in our society. Discrimination can come in various forms such as direct and indirect discrimination. Here are some examples of such discrimination from https://www.workplacefairness.org/disability-discrimination#2

“Direct: A restaurant allows a family with a child who has cerebral palsy to eat in their outdoor seating area but not in their family room. The family with the disabled child is not given the same choices that other families have.

Indirect: A local authority, such as a Health Department, makes a flyer about its services for residents. In order to save money it does not produce an easy-to-read version of the flyer. This makes it more difficult for someone with a learning disability to access the information and services which could amount to indirect discrimination.”

These examples highlight how we could be discriminating against those with disabilities indirectly without realising it. We should always be mindful of our words and actions, and make sure that they are not discriminating against anyone else in our community to ensure that our society progresses towards being more inclusive.

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Blind people share about their experiences. Have a good night and an open mind :) 

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Muscular Dystrophy Association Sg

Although understanding more about physical disabilities all the time, we may still be unaware of the organisations locally provide support for our citizens with disabilities. An example of this will be the Muscular Dystrophy Association Singapore (MDAS) 

Muscular dystrophy is a general term for disorders that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. (What MDAS is about: ) “Targeted at children and teens between the ages of 7 and 18, Compass encourages children with MD to gain exposure through hands-on and experiential learning activities. With the motto ‘Dare to Try’, these activities range from communication and self-awareness workshops to mobility training and even overnight camps”.  

A collective experience a few of us had when we visited the Association last year was playing soccer with a few of the people with muscular dystrophy for our class Values in Action. We learnt more about the disorder through the experience and more about the people we were interacting with. Although a short interaction, we had fun chatting and playing soccer together. Despite our differences, we realised we had more in common then we think. 

To learn more about Muscular Dystrophy and ways you can help MDAS, please go to the organisation website: https://www.mdas.org.sg/.  

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We can all learn how to act respectfully towards people with disabilities. 

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Video from The Guardian highlighting how people are being discriminated against because of their disabilities.

Alex lives in inaccessible housing, and she is unable to get a wheelchair inside, adding more difficulties to her already disadvantaged life.

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People with disabilities in the workplace

(photo taken from an asia one newspaper https://www.asiaone.com/health/disabled-shine-work)

Because of the discrimination that people with disabilities face, it can be hard to find a suitable job that pays well. In order to curb this problem, more employers need to realize that having a disability does not mean that someone is incapable. In fact, people with disabilities are just as capable and hardworking as any other person. When more people start to realize this, we will be able to create an even more inclusive community for the people around us. 

The good news is that there have been efforts made to do so, such as how more and more companies have been hiring people with disabilities.  An apt example of this is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). In their many outlets located around Singapore, it is common to find people with disabilities working at the counter.    [see above photo: Nuraizat Rosli, a deaf and mute employee at KFC, attending to a customer.] This shows that they are being inclusive, and also prove that people with disabilities can work just as well as others. 

There are also organisations that help with the employment of people with disabilities, such as SC Enable, an agency dedicated to enabling persons with disabilities. They provide mentorships, internships, training programmes etc., to help people with disabilities to better develop and prepare themselves to get a job. If you would like to find out more, their website is https://employment.sgenable.sg/ 

Whilst efforts have been made, we still have a long way to go in raising awareness about the discrimination that people with disabilities face in finding a job, and creating a more inclusive society for them.

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