Myths about Disabilities and Disorders
Disabilities are a major problem in our society. Not because they are growing or are causing damage to those without them, but for the fact that they are heavily underrepresented. Many refuse and/or are not open to discussing them and is often seen as taboo to speak about it. By websites and projects such as these, we could maybe help open discussion and spread awareness about these issues.
Myths & Facts About People with Disorders/Disabilities
- Myth: Someone who uses a wheelchair is bounded and confined. Fact: A wheelchair is just a personal device that people can use to move around and get places, like a bike.
- Myth: Everyone who uses a wheelchair is chronically ill. Fact: Because of its common use in hospitals, wheelchairs are typically associated with transporting disabled people. However, a person may use a wheelchair for many other reasons that do not relate to chronic illness
- Myth: People with disabilities are always in need of help. Fact: A lot of people with disabilities/disorders are capable of being independent. But if you would like to help someone with a disability, ask for permission first
- Myth: Deaf people cannot speak. Fact: Being deaf doesn't affect the person's vocal cords, but it makes it difficult for them to hear/monitor the sounds they make.
- Myth: People who are blind have a "sixth sense" Fact: Though most people who have blindess develop their other senses for fully (scent, hearing, etc.) they do not have a "sixth sense"
- Myth: People who have disabilities have extremely different lives compared to people without disabilities. Fact: People with disabilities experience the same thing that people without them do.
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