It is the textbook version of a “Good Deed” – kind, uncomplicated, and seemingly apolitical, itself a potential relief in these politically polarized times. Yet, for actual disabled people, “helping the disabled” has awkward associations. Done right, and with the right mindset, help from other people can liberate and empower disabled people, and bolster their dignity. But the urge to help can just as easily lead to condescension, miscommunication, and even physical danger.
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- Ableism and disability models
- Author:
- Andrew Pulrang
- Source:
- Forbes
- Date published:
- Mon 27th Mar, 2023