That will help you better understand the community without requestingemotional laborfrom disabled people.
“Support your disabled friend by including them in everything,” she suggests.
A relaxed attitude is ideal for everyone.
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Of her respondents, only 6% said they found it helpful.
She suggests following creators “with varying disabilities that share their first-hand experiences of living with their disability.”
Additionally, Bear notes that hiring disabled people is important as well.
Having more people with disabilities in your organization makes it more equitable, as is having moreLGBTQIA+employees.
You often lose friends as you lose your ability to be active.
Find a way to adapt your friendship and be mindful of your friends' limitations."
Listen and Be Supportive
“Life with a disability can be tough,” says Bramford.
She says we should “try sitting with your loved one and offering a comforting ear.
Acknowledge how difficult life is for them.
Provide them with support without suggesting solutions.”
The more we eliminate “main character syndrome,” the better off we all are.
Understanding that others are suffering and need our support more than our opinions makes life better for everyone.
Try sitting with your loved one and offering a comforting ear.
Acknowledge how difficult life is for them.
Provide them with support without suggesting solutions.
Make the needed changes to ensure that everyone is able to absorb and understand what you share.
“There’s tons of resources online that can help you find easy ways to be more inclusive.”
We never know when illness or injury will strike.
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