For around three years
I have been researching non-disabled people's attitudes with regards to people
with physical disabilities and there having loving sexual relationships. In care homes,
because the care staff are there to assist the residents, I think the staff
avoid such an event occurring. This might be the same reason for most people
who work in the disability field.
A large amount of the general
public are not in a relationship with people with disabilities and I believe
this is to do with the lack of education. I would be very interested to hear
from people who are connected with disability.
Secondly, I have an interest
in communication and how people without speech can get their message across
effectively. I think one of the issues is their confidence in how well others
can understand them. I believe it is necessary to make children with communication difficulties to feel inspired to achieve. Also if their teachers and support team push them to do that little bit more, that aids development. This is why I like working with young people.
Thirdly, I ask the question, can someone with a physical disability and without speak can really live independently. I am talking about whether the families, friends, support workers, etc, do allow to be individuals instead of going along with what people say. If this happens, why is this the case and should we look at people as individuals and not at people with disabilities.
Get interactive
I am encouraging people to Email me their thoughts on views on topics. These topics could be anything to with people with physical disabilities. It could be about not being heard or misunderstood.
Attitudes towards people with disabilities, do you think attitudes are changing? If so, in what ways?
Are people with physical disabilities able to have their identity. By identity, I mean their unique characteristics which make up them as individuals?
Please email me with your views as I always like hearing what people think