why do people in the so-called' disablity rights 'movement against the idea of being cured?

Question

The only people they're really hurting in the end are themselves,wouldn't be nice to be able to do the very things or have the life experiences that evryone else does or takes for granted?I believe so.

Answer 1

I don't think the people are against the idea of being cured. Believe me, people who has genetic disease or degenerative conditions WANT to be cured. In the meantime, however, life goes on and we need to eat, sleep and function in society. It is bad enough to have a disability but it does not have to be worse by being devalued in society.

That is why there is the "Rights" movement so that people with disability is recognised as part of society and is deserving of all the human rights as everyone else take for granted.

You - also - have that same rights and can exercise that right - IF you chose to.

Answer 2

you're question doesn't make much sense.
the "so-called" disabled rights movement isn't a medically based movement. it isn't about treating the multitude of illnesses.

It's about letting the disabled participating in society and, to quote you, "...be able to do the very things or have the life experiences that evryone [sic] else does or takes for granted."

Wow, what a concept. Asking for parking spaces near stores. Having curb cuts for wheel chairs and walkers. Doors that open automatically for those that are using their hands to hold their crutches. Having polling places set up so we can vote like everyone else.

Yep, all those things you take for granted. These are improvements for people with short term disabilities, such as a broken leg that will heal, and long term, will not be able to be cured disabilities such as paraplegics.

I am disabled. I would love to be cured. But a cure won't happen in my lifetime. So what am I supposed to do? Stay in my house until I die because I'm unable to go out in society because the world isn't set up to accept disabled people?

Answer 3

It would help if you were more specific about what disability, but as a mom to a son with Down Syndrome, I DO wish his health problems could be cured. But to cure his Down's? That's tough, because if he were 'cured', he wouldn't be the same kid I've known and loved for over 8 years now. He would be someone else. Not only that, but he's about the happiest person I've ever known, maybe because he's free of all the crap that goes along with being 'normal'.So that's probably where most of the resistance comes from. If there were cures for disabilities BEFORE birth, then that would be a great thing!

Answer 4

I have no idea where you are coming up with these ideas from! Everyone I know who is limited by a disability, whatever it is, would give about anything to be of both sound body and sound mind. Wouldn't we all?

And for those for whom there IS hope ... in the meantime ... they cope. I have never heard a disabled person say they were ecstatic to be how they are. Instead, we make the best of things, and refuse to wallow in pity and grief, so that we can have a good life.

I don't understand what you are talking about. Disability Rights is all about being able to function in the world, not about refusing "cures" (which don't exist for most conditions).

Answer 5

I had a painful needle at about 13 because someone told my parents that it helps with my disability. I do not believe that it helped at all as I know another boy had the same one.

And I am not a gunnie pig what if they made it worse. I only have a mild disability and get around well. i live Independently by myself.

The only time you operate on someone is if you known it will help improve the quility of life for them. Or they would die if you don't do something.

Some attemts to operate have left the person worse off then before.
While on the other hand for another person improved his life but did not cure it.

Answer 6

I have been hearing impaired all my life. I don't know that I would want to have perfect hearing because I like being able to turn things off at night or turn things down when they are too loud, etc.

Sure I miss some stuff, but it isn't all bad. There are a lot of situations out there where there is no cure that are disabling and I'm sure if there was a cure, people would jump at them.

Answer 7

a disability means there is no technology, treatment, medicine that can fix the reason for a person's disability. If we had something to take it away, I surmise some people would want it corrected and others may not for personal reasons may not.
People still have life experiences and are able to do a lot the only difference is, adjustments had to be made along the way and if one thing cannot be done, look for another to do.
It is limited thinking about what can be accomplished is what holds all of us back.

Answer 8

Whatr movement is THAT? I am disabled of body but not mind. I'd love to be cured. Everyday I wait for the miracle. And I live a pretty normal life. Five kids altogether, a husband, two dogs, a cat, two birds and my other family and friends. I amke the best of it. Whining never gets a person ANYWHERE. it only weakens the mind and allows in depression/oppression and the feeling that you aren't free. Kind of a pity party. And I've been sick for 29 years and my Dad sick for 18. We aren't like that but i guess some are. Their loss.

Answer 9

Because it's not about finding a cure, though that would be nice. It's about getting respect for the person you are. There are some people with disabilites that can lead very full lives. After spending most of my adult life working with people who are disabled, I have met people who have traveled the world, have an extensively full social calendar, romantic relationships, loving friends, and jobs to go to.
I have also met employers and people who try to treat them differently because of their disability. I have never met anyone with a disability who dwelled on their disability, only people who don't understand that you don't have to be "normal" to have value in the community.

Answer 10

Who are you? I am not against being cured, I pray for it. I've taken drugs that could kill me trying to halt the progress of my disease. Too many people take good health for granted, I was one of them, it's so humbling to not be able to do the things you once could, to be so tired that you can't cross the room without breaking into a sweat, to hurt so badly that there are no words in the English language to describe it! If you are lucky enough to have good health, don't hate the people who don't, for God's sake. Some people don't want to work and too many get through to disablility who should not have it, but I need it and can't get it because of them and the Illegals draining our resources. So if you need to hate, hate someone who is taking food out of your mouth and leave us alone, okay?