For me, identifying as disabled is empowering. Before receiving accurate diagnoses and accepting my identity as disabled, I constantly felt like a failure for not being able to function the way non-disabled people can. My disabilities are disabling and can make daily living very difficult. The term disabled let's people know that there are things they take for granted that I struggle with. it makes me feel valid.
I'm disabled. I hate the term differently abled. I agree it sounds really condescending. That's my biggest issue. Sometimes disability sucks. Usually it's just neither here nor there.
“Differently abled” feels like we’re being pandered to, like being given the participation award when you’ve lost. I hate it, just call me what I am “disabled” it is what it is. I won’t be offended.
I am not disabled but work with people with disabilities and would definitely agree with every point you made! It seems “differently abled” does the exact opposite of what it’s meant to when people use it. I love your videos and gaining such a valuable perspective! Have a great week!
As a "walking" quadriplegic with 80% paralysis, I agree! I have always refused the PC attempts to label me with nonsense terms. In fact, I generally label myself unironically and proudly as "crippled." Truth doesn't hurt my self image.
I love ❤️ how you say that we are all different. I’m autistic, and I know that I am different than other autistic people. Like, I sometimes struggle with anger, some other autistic people may not. Some autistic people may have a good sense of direction, some may be verbal meaning that they talk, some are non-verbal meaning that they don’t talk, but communicate in other ways, like using sign language 🤟. Everyone is different in life, and we could use those differences to our advantage. And just because someone may not have what they want now, does not mean that they will never get it. The universe is abundant and gives us a lot of opportunities.
People who aren’t experiencing stuff are the ones always coming up with ways around it to make them feel good. That makes those experiencing it feel bad cause people are going so out of their way to categorize people and comfort themselves. They think people are victims when they’re victors and can do anything.
Hey Sarah good to hear from you! I hope you are well! And yes "Disabled" is much better than "Differently Abled" so I agree with that. I am disabled myself and I like People just be my friend that's all.🌈♥️
I have cerebral palsy. And I have to say I actually prefer the term differently abled. Because I look at it like this, the term let’s myself and others know that regardless of the cerebral palsy I’m still able to accomplish anything I set my mind to accomplishing. Albeit, I may have to go about it in a different way. I’m still able to accomplish the same goal. Therefore differently abled works for me. I do respect your opinion though. Thanks for opening the lines of communication. All the best to you!
I'm part of the autistic community. Autistics are defined as disabled, but many of us don't feel disabled by being autistic. Differently-abled actually fits autism rather well, as we may have difficulties in some areas of our lives due to the way our brains are wired, but be particularly proficient in others, more so than non-autistics. We avoid person-first language - we are autistic, we don't 'have autism', we're not a person 'with autism' because we're born that way, it's innate - & some avoid the term disabled, despite there being nothing wrong with being disabled or admitting being disabled. Another phrase that is apt for us is 'different, not deficient' - our minds work differently than non-autistics, but this doesn't mean that we are lesser because of it. I don't speak for all autistics & certainly not all disabled people, but I wanted to give a different viewpoint, after watching your video - you broach the subject respectfully & make some great points! And you have a new subscriber ;)
Thank you so much! I had never thought of it that way; that makes sense! I had heard from some autistic people that they don't prefer person first language and I think that's understandable. Also, I like your way of thinking about the term "differently-abled" in regards to autism. Interesting insight! Thank you for subscribing! :)
@@SarahToddHammer as an autistic i feel that we are disabled because we are not able to experience certain things in life peacefully or not so hard because of society Society doesnt accomodate autistic people So it is a disabillity in that way
Sarah, I didn't even need to listen to it all. You do make some excellent points. I have a feeling that I'm one of a number of people who as made the need for this video. The bottom line here is that I guess it's how you interpret the word disabled. To me, that comes off as "taken out of action". That's why I don't like the term and am uncomfortable referring someone as disabled. Basically, because in my thinking, they are people who have physical challenges, but it doesn't mean that they are out of action (?having to sit or lie in one place and do nothing, or can do nothing?) I am an advocate/proponent of people with disabilities and am always happy to see these videos, and see people in person who are managing things for themselves. Please don't get that mixed up with having a fetish. Yes, over the years I've had an interest in it, but nothing more. To be honest, as per what I have explained, I guess to me, calling someone disabled is somewhat derogatory. I guess I need to change my thinking a bit. Please don't feel that this next comment is patronizing. You are an awesome and very articulate woman, who also has great self esteem and a positive outlook. I suspect you will easily go as far as where you want to go in career and life. :-)
excellent points from yourself and from others as well. it makes me think when I'd refer to certain people as "natives" when they in fact are, but they also call themselves that so it's not mean or wrong, it's fact. being disabled is part of what makes you, you and there's nothing wrong with that we just need a more open and aware world to think of others.
I really enjoyed hearing your thoughts on this! Agree with you 100% on all the reasons you mentioned. Glad I found your channel, love your positive attitude 😊
I’ve been binge-watching all your videos all afternoon. So glad I found your channel! I love your positive attitude and outlook on life🥰 I have multiple disabilities from a rare autoimmune disease (among other diagnoses) and since hearing this newer term “differently-abled”, I’ve been contemplating how I feel about it compared to “disabled”. And I totally agree with everything you said! Great video😊
Totally makes sense. I’m glad You explained it the way you did! I never thought of it that way. 😁 You are correct, EVERYBODY is differently abled to some extent... whether it’s physically, mentally or emotionally. 😉
I’ve never heard the term differently able. I don’t think it sounds very nice. I agree that disabled is much better. I hope all is well with you. I enjoy your channel!
It’s like when people say people of colour vs black it’s because they don’t want to offend but most of the time ppl prefer the simple and less condescending sounding labels...
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For me, identifying as disabled is empowering. Before receiving accurate diagnoses and accepting my identity as disabled, I constantly felt like a failure for not being able to function the way non-disabled people can. My disabilities are disabling and can make daily living very difficult. The term disabled let's people know that there are things they take for granted that I struggle with. it makes me feel valid.
I'm disabled. I hate the term differently abled. I agree it sounds really condescending. That's my biggest issue. Sometimes disability sucks. Usually it's just neither here nor there.
“Differently abled” feels like we’re being pandered to, like being given the participation award when you’ve lost. I hate it, just call me what I am “disabled” it is what it is. I won’t be offended.
Thank you so much for sharing! I totally agree and as a disabled person myself I prefer the term disabled too
I am not disabled but work with people with disabilities and would definitely agree with every point you made! It seems “differently abled” does the exact opposite of what it’s meant to when people use it. I love your videos and gaining such a valuable perspective! Have a great week!
Thank you so much! What a nice compliment!!! ❤️
As a "walking" quadriplegic with 80% paralysis, I agree! I have always refused the PC attempts to label me with nonsense terms. In fact, I generally label myself unironically and proudly as "crippled." Truth doesn't hurt my self image.
I love ❤️ how you say that we are all different. I’m autistic, and I know that I am different than other autistic people. Like, I sometimes struggle with anger, some other autistic people may not. Some autistic people may have a good sense of direction, some may be verbal meaning that they talk, some are non-verbal meaning that they don’t talk, but communicate in other ways, like using sign language 🤟. Everyone is different in life, and we could use those differences to our advantage. And just because someone may not have what they want now, does not mean that they will never get it. The universe is abundant and gives us a lot of opportunities.
People who aren’t experiencing stuff are the ones always coming up with ways around it to make them feel good. That makes those experiencing it feel bad cause people are going so out of their way to categorize people and comfort themselves. They think people are victims when they’re victors and can do anything.
Hey Sarah good to hear from you! I hope you are well! And yes "Disabled" is much better than "Differently Abled" so I agree
with that. I am disabled myself and I like
People just be my friend that's all.🌈♥️
I have cerebral palsy. And I have to say I actually prefer the term differently abled. Because I look at it like this, the term let’s myself and others know that regardless of the cerebral palsy I’m still able to accomplish anything I set my mind to accomplishing. Albeit, I may have to go about it in a different way. I’m still able to accomplish the same goal. Therefore differently abled works for me. I do respect your opinion though. Thanks for opening the lines of communication. All the best to you!
I'm part of the autistic community. Autistics are defined as disabled, but many of us don't feel disabled by being autistic. Differently-abled actually fits autism rather well, as we may have difficulties in some areas of our lives due to the way our brains are wired, but be particularly proficient in others, more so than non-autistics. We avoid person-first language - we are autistic, we don't 'have autism', we're not a person 'with autism' because we're born that way, it's innate - & some avoid the term disabled, despite there being nothing wrong with being disabled or admitting being disabled.
Another phrase that is apt for us is 'different, not deficient' - our minds work differently than non-autistics, but this doesn't mean that we are lesser because of it.
I don't speak for all autistics & certainly not all disabled people, but I wanted to give a different viewpoint, after watching your video - you broach the subject respectfully & make some great points! And you have a new subscriber ;)
Thank you so much! I had never thought of it that way; that makes sense! I had heard from some autistic people that they don't prefer person first language and I think that's understandable. Also, I like your way of thinking about the term "differently-abled" in regards to autism. Interesting insight! Thank you for subscribing! :)
@@SarahToddHammer as an autistic i feel that we are disabled because we are not able to experience certain things in life peacefully or not so hard because of society
Society doesnt accomodate autistic people
So it is a disabillity in that way
Sarah, I didn't even need to listen to it all. You do make some excellent points. I have a feeling that I'm one of a number of people who as made the need for this video. The bottom line here is that I guess it's how you interpret the word disabled. To me, that comes off as "taken out of action". That's why I don't like the term and am uncomfortable referring someone as disabled. Basically, because in my thinking, they are people who have physical challenges, but it doesn't mean that they are out of action (?having to sit or lie in one place and do nothing, or can do nothing?) I am an advocate/proponent of people with disabilities and am always happy to see these videos, and see people in person who are managing things for themselves. Please don't get that mixed up with having a fetish. Yes, over the years I've had an interest in it, but nothing more. To be honest, as per what I have explained, I guess to me, calling someone disabled is somewhat derogatory. I guess I need to change my thinking a bit. Please don't feel that this next comment is patronizing. You are an awesome and very articulate woman, who also has great self esteem and a positive outlook. I suspect you will easily go as far as where you want to go in career and life. :-)
excellent points from yourself and from others as well. it makes me think when I'd refer to certain people as "natives" when they in fact are, but they also call themselves that so it's not mean or wrong, it's fact. being disabled is part of what makes you, you and there's nothing wrong with that we just need a more open and aware world to think of others.
I really enjoyed hearing your thoughts on this! Agree with you 100% on all the reasons you mentioned. Glad I found your channel, love your positive attitude 😊
Thank you so much! That’s such a nice compliment! 💞
I’ve been binge-watching all your videos all afternoon. So glad I found your channel! I love your positive attitude and outlook on life🥰
I have multiple disabilities from a rare autoimmune disease (among other diagnoses) and since hearing this newer term “differently-abled”, I’ve been contemplating how I feel about it compared to “disabled”. And I totally agree with everything you said! Great video😊
Thank you so much for greatly supporting my channel! That means so much to me! So glad you liked this video! 💙
I hate the term handicapped ,which I believe it's still used in the us
I haven't heard the word differently abled.. You are an inspiration to disabled people everywhere.
Totally makes sense. I’m glad You explained it the way you did! I never thought of it that way. 😁
You are correct, EVERYBODY is differently abled to some extent... whether it’s physically, mentally or emotionally. 😉
Yes!!! Thank you so much for listening to my perspective! 💞
Well said and your channel is very educational I personally feel... Good luck for your channel getting bigger and bigger 👍 xoxox
Thank you!!!!! That means a lot!
I totally agree with her and understand! You are so very inspirational!
I’ve never heard the term differently able. I don’t think it sounds very nice. I agree that disabled is much better. I hope all is well with you. I enjoy your channel!
Thank you so much!
I agree I think people should use uniquely abled as everyone is uniquely abled or just use the term disabled
You should get More then a million like you like the professional
My opinion? People with disabilities have a more better attitude than the ones that are able-bodied.
It’s like when people say people of colour vs black it’s because they don’t want to offend but most of the time ppl prefer the simple and less condescending sounding labels...
As someone with a disability the term differently able makes me instantly mad. I find it very condescending and degrading.
I agree What you say
I agree with you
And I like to know more about you going to college and how that's working out
I like watching your videos.
You should make bigger followers
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