my question is { how would you help a family that has a disability?} please help me is suppose to be at lest one paragraph and if u help me i'll make it the best answer. its only what yu think. thanx!
2006-11-16 08:29:24 · 6 answers · asked by lorena 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
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2006-11-16 08:37:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a tough question. Do you mean one person in the family has a diasability, or the whole family is dysfunctional? A disability that was from birth or was the result of an accident (ie cerebal palsey VS arm blown off in war)? I guess the only thing I can say is I would ask a family what I could do to help them. When I was on bedrest, my neighbor would come over and wash dishes or bring over dinner for me. I think the kindest things we can do for each other are through our gestures!
2006-11-16 16:37:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lorena, I am in a family with a member who is physically and mentally disabled. I am the only person who fights for his needs. So first hand, the best thing you can do for a disabled person is advocate and volunteer. There are so many people with disabilities without healthcare or even worse, anyone to take care of them. There is little federal funding and in most states the state funding is non-existent. Those who do have families who take care of them despirately need respite care. Its expensive and without volunteers they get no relief.
If you need specifics, look into what programs your state does or does not have. A good place to look into programs for disabled people is the Easter Seals website.
I hope this helps you.
2006-11-16 16:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by Melli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before giving specific suggestions, I would need to know whatkind of a disability the family has. Thi would make a big difference in the helps needed.
2006-11-16 17:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by delmaanna67 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is let them know you are there for them should they need you. People with disabilities are often offended when they are "helped" without them asking.
2006-11-16 16:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by Ridi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only one paragraph? come on, you can do that!
2006-11-16 16:33:58 · answer #6 · answered by adrianne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋