People with Disabilities

Did you know that substance abuse (drugs & alcohol) was considered a disability?

My professor told me that both are true. Also, when I was living in New York, the doctors declared my obesity as a disability.

2007-07-14 08:03:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

and then 3 times while you where at work at 3 :45.
You have tried 12 times to contacted them with out success

2007-07-14 00:58:43 · 11 answers · asked by jobees 6

Many parts of the world are having heat waves. We were over 40 C here yesterday. Roughly that would be close to 110F and its supposed to get hotter today, maybe 44C ? We have hit 120F in the past with it going down to 110F at night . (farenheit for American members)

How are y'all holding up in this nasty heat? And what coping methods are you using? Other than Central AC ? Drinking a lot of water.

My friends landlord lied about having central AC - he plunked an itty bitty little AC unit in the window last month that barely cools the LR/DR area.

I am not getting a lot of sleep and have 2 fans blowing on me all night, wake up at 7 AM with the sun beating on the bedroom windows and already sweating -- :-( top floor apt

I just have this CRAVING, MAD INSANE URGE to throw my body into deep cold water and stay there until fall but there are no beaches close by. No swimming pool I care to use. (ick)

So many people are limited in mobility - how are you making out?

2007-07-13 07:30:22 · 11 answers · asked by isotope2007 6

The local Walmart apparently hires disabled people. Well it has one young lady in a wheelchair that basically sits there beside the entrance. It appears that they just stick her there and thats about all her "job" amounts to. She does NOT look happy, in fact she looks really po'd. I want to say "its nice they hire the disabled" but come on, cant they do better than this? A "token" disabled person in a wheelchair parked by the entrance so customers can see her ? IMO this is WORSE than not hiring the disabled - what do y'all think? Why cant she be working in customer service or something, she is physically disabled NOT mentally disabled, man this sucks big time IMO.

"We hire the disabled but we dont really "hire" them to actually work for us because we dont believe they are capable of being more than a token. But it makes us look good."

2007-07-12 19:33:48 · 18 answers · asked by isotope2007 6

My sister is disabled and olny gets 623.00 a month this is for bills and food she cant afford to buy any building marerials and her floors are falling apart, is there any help.

2007-07-12 05:42:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

what financial help available for severally disabled mum with husband carer and 2sons

2007-07-12 01:51:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

People in wheelchairs, crutches, and people that have other disabilities often use their disability to escape the normal parts of life. Many of them live near as long as a regular person, life doesn't need to move any faster. They won't die from waiting in line now will they? Autistic children go to school, don't they?

2007-07-11 15:59:30 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

what race are albino people? some one told that they a re black but i want 2 be sure.

2007-07-11 10:34:00 · 19 answers · asked by quana 1

REAL: I am searching for a job that I could do even though I have numerous disabilities. I'd like to list my situations, and maybe you could think of a job for me. I'm serious and hope some creative minds can help me.
-I cannot drive cars/equipment due to drugs (24 hr morphene)
-the drugs fade me in and out often, job must allow me time to chill
-Fused left wrist works with limited range, weak, and can last 2-4 hours a day
-carpel tunnel/damage to right wrist. weak, and can last 1-3 hours a day.
-Neck fused in a couple places. limited usage and motion.
- Tinnitus (ear ringing) is severe at about 40%
-cannot work looking up in the air due to neck
-low back fused in a couple of places, limited usage and motion. Some days I can walk, with rest, for a couple hours, some days I can't get anywhere.
-stress causes me extreme pain. whatever I do cannot have stress.
-crutches are out of the question, the next step is a motorized wheelchair
Strengths: IT, systems design, documents

2007-07-10 22:21:52 · 9 answers · asked by Jim 7

Why did you decided to work with people disability
What have you learnt from been with people with disabilities
What changes have you seen during the years you been in the field, towards disability from outsiders.
And what age barket are you if you don't mind (under 23) (23 - 38) 38 - 44) (44 - 52) 52 +

2007-07-10 20:50:11 · 3 answers · asked by jobees 6

Why do people have to torture us more? They feel like we can't make decisions for ourselves. They figure they can make our decisions FOR us. & when we're smart enough to stand up for ourselves, they wanna slap us back down. They figure that disability=stupidity.

I'm upset because my social worker doesn't want me with any friends, & the advice on her Y!A, people are telling me that I should do what she tells me to do. & my case manager feels that I should be put in a group home. Why don't I have a right to live upon my own decisions & suffer my INTERNAL consequences? Why do I have to suffer outside consequences that is INFLICTED upon me? Why do I have to suffer consequences as a result of other people's opinions?

Do you people with disabilities feel like other people are trying to run your life because they think you don't know any better?

2007-07-07 17:10:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I walk with a severe limp and often use a cane, but you should see the looks I get from people if they over hear me calling my handicap placard a "gimp pass" in the parking lot. Hey, I have a sense of humor about my disablility...why can't you people?

2007-07-07 15:43:37 · 14 answers · asked by Erica S 1

is it wrong to hope that your child comes out healthy? my friend got yelled at for suggesting that in class.

2007-07-07 12:48:18 · 21 answers · asked by blktan23 3

2007-07-07 10:42:43 · 8 answers · asked by jobees 6

2007-07-06 22:33:07 · 11 answers · asked by jobees 6

I am disabled by renal failure, and therefore am on dialysis every other day, and i have also had 3 strokes. I am regularly asked on forms if i am registered disabled. I don't really understand what this means. I have had to retire from work after my last stroke, and i receive full DLA. Does this mean i am registered disabled? If not, what does registered disabled mean?
Also i understand disabled people can get a key which opens disabled toilets nationwide. Does anyone know how i can get one please?

2007-07-06 02:35:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-05 23:26:03 · 20 answers · asked by MariaAntonietta 4

2007-07-05 23:23:04 · 7 answers · asked by jobees 6

Just one straight forward, simple question. Can anyone please tell me?

2007-07-05 11:17:12 · 16 answers · asked by x proud mummy x 3

My daughter is 9 years old and has autism. In the beginning of getting a diagnosis, life was a series of questions.

We have speech, occupational, massage, physical therapy as well as routine doctors appointments every 3 months, but I have learned to appreciate her for who she is.

She is a beautiful, energetic, inquizative child. She makes you smile. She is happy with simple things and she is so trusting. I am so proud of her and her accomplishments.
I see so many times, parents saying, OH POOR ME, but I just wanted to take the time and say I love my daughter as she is and living life through her eyes, makes the world a better place.

I also have a "normal child". My son is 7 and spectacular.

Life is good. Even if a child has a disability. It isn't what you would choose, but there are blessings in every child.

2007-07-05 06:42:34 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you think about a disabled person with an obvious outward sign of the disability due to surgery being nude at a camp or beach, etc?

2007-07-04 16:57:19 · 18 answers · asked by guy1957 2

i know they dont understand and i need help coping with this.

2007-07-04 12:57:17 · 33 answers · asked by cowboychaser05 1

Why do people not even acknowledge the disabled?

2007-07-04 01:46:52 · 22 answers · asked by Stephanie C 3

If handicap people insist that they are no better or worse then anyone else why the special treatment?
Dont get pissed at me. Get pissed at Carlos Mencia. Either way, I think he has a point. May not be a workable point and it takes us places that make us feel bad and uncomfortable but its true, if you want to be just like "us" then be just like "us". I sweat my *** off walking from the back fo the parking lot to the store. You want to be treated like me, walk your broken *** from the back of the parking lot with me.

**When this is applicable...there are disabilities that just require special treatment**

2007-07-03 21:40:10 · 15 answers · asked by darkestsith 2

2007-07-03 10:51:50 · 15 answers · asked by Butler D 1

2007-07-03 09:37:02 · 5 answers · asked by Just~N~Tyme 1

I love this man and have known him for years, and we may just becoming sexual with each other. Everything is limited and just a serious question ( with no jokes please) what would be the best way to start the annitiation? me? him? i have feelings for him and we R going to do it I'm just afraid I'll hurt him! Anyone feel me on this one, give me a response.please.

2007-07-03 02:01:47 · 18 answers · asked by moonchild69 3

2007-07-03 01:21:23 · 28 answers · asked by Stephen J 3

sp#####.
do you have any words you hate?

2007-07-02 21:52:40 · 11 answers · asked by jobees 6

im disabled and want to work but not lose my benefits in our state if you work nine months you will lose benefits, i dont want to be in the same position i was before i became disabled. meaning fired and almost out on the streets, at least drawing benefits i can pay my rent.trail work period is what they call it in our state.how can i get around that.i got my 40 credits.

2007-07-01 12:32:37 · 20 answers · asked by debbigeri 3