I hate it. I have a disablity, that is not visable. Yet with that term, I am not included as disabled, I am included as "able bodied". I knew somebody who was in a wheel chair who had complete contempt for those who were able bodied. She worked in an organization that was designed to give help to people with disablities. She definitly favoured those who use wheel chairs. Thosee of us who she thought was "able bodied", had to force her to give us our accomidations.
2007-05-11 03:58:22 · 9 answers · asked by TOQ 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ People with Disabilities
I prefer the terms "non-disabled" or "typical." Unless you are specifically referring to people who are able to walk as opposed to those in wheelchairs, you're correct in saying that "able bodied" doesn't cover the huge majority of people with disabilities.
2007-05-11 05:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not quite sure what you are asking. But I will try to answer.
I personally don' t mind the term only if it is used in the context of differentiate groups of people under discussion. It is better than using the term "normal" people because the term "normal" implies that anyone NOT in that group is "abnormal" and thus implies "inferior"
Regarding the person whom you said "was in a wheel chair who had complete contempt for those who were able bodied" - I think that is her choice. Even people who has disabilities can have chips on their shoulders and can be just as prejudice like anyone else.
Having worked in disabilities related jobs and having several friends who have disabilities, I know that not all people with disability are "inspiring" or "have great attitude" - they can be just as much "bitchy" like anyone else (my friends included LOL)
Language is a powerful thing and I have always make sure I use appropriate words. This is NOT the same as being politically correct. P/C words are usually patronising euphemism anyway.
I am glad I found a question relating to disabilities. I like discussion in this subject because I am interested to hear the different values and views on disabilities in other countries.
2007-05-11 04:46:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Good Baby" does not mean good or "naughty". Good baby just means an easy baby. One that doesn't cry alot or require alot to make them happy, just the normal needs. Like if you put the baby down he/she is content, etc. Of course us moms are going to think out babies are good no matter what. I used to say "yes she's an excellent baby" or "yes for the most part, teething has her more fussy than usual" stuff like that. Actually, i found it as a time to brag a little :) No one is asking if you have a "naughty" baby or even asking about the milestones your baby has accomplished. It's just a normal question that people ask. No harm :) Now i have a toddler and no one asks me that question anymore, i think it's mostly directed at newborns and younger babies.
2016-05-20 04:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I, too, have a hidden disability (TBI). I don't like being called: able bodied, handicapped, TBI survivor, handi-capable. I've noticed that because I've had a head injury, people figure I should be wheel chair bound, talking slowly, or paralyzed on one side of my body. Last year, I had basil cell carcinoma, a common skin cancer, removed from my nose(It looks fine now). I was not close to death. I don't consider myself a cancer survivor either. I just am and that's it.
2007-05-12 19:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by Keselyű 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I think of "able-bodied" to me it means someone who is not limited physically, who has some strength, stamina, ability to push, pull, lift, carry, as well as walk, run, bend, etc.
Therefore, just because a person is able to walk, does not mean that person is "able-bodied". My husband has heart disease, and while he can walk, he has little stamina, and cannot lift or bend over to do things. He would not, by my definition, be considered able-bodied.
Unfortunately, some peoples idea of "disabled" and "able-bodied" are narrow in order to promote their own interests and concerns.
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2007-05-11 09:06:43 · answer #5 · answered by Pichi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Children within the school population are referred to as 'general ed' to distinguish them from the 'special ed' [ugh I hate that term] students. Labels are used to segregate, differentiate, sometimes demoralize. If a person who is mobility challenged refers to others as 'able-bodied', perhaps it is their way of striking back against being labeled.
2007-05-11 17:19:03 · answer #6 · answered by pwernie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like the term able bodied. I hate the victim mentality though.
2007-05-11 06:13:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it is a good term, but I prefer the term Normal.
2007-05-11 18:30:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer the terms "unhandicapped" or " non-handicapped"
2007-05-11 15:16:10 · answer #9 · answered by Thomas B 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋