this is a question for all disabled people do you think we are classed a second citizens?

Answer 1

Crabby is right.

But I have to honestly say that it is SLOWLY getting better for the disabled person, as their rights are starting to be taken into consideration, as well giving them more options and support, about where they go in life. We still have along way to go, but it will eventually get better.

I think community awareness is the best place to start, as well as the work place. Eventually giving those who want to work the chance to work with support.

Answer 2

Most definitely!!! Sorry to say but things are not getting any better for the disabled.
Case in point:
1) Insurance Companies will not issue coverage for the disabled and if they do the disabled will pay much higher premiums.
2) Companies can fire a person, at will, if they believe your disability poses an issue with your job. How many pregnant women do you know that have been fired as a result of their pregnancy?
3) The disabled drivers are stuck being issued restrictive licenses while in the meantime people who has been arrested for DUI are, for the most part, allowed to continue to drive without restrictions.
4) The ADA of 1990, states that unlike all other minority groups, the disabled can't file for legal action because of
past discrimination as a result of their disability.
5) The employer does not have abide by the federal minimum wage act when employing a disabled worker. The U.S. Labor Board calls this form of discrimination the "McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act of 1938."

There are so many more that I'm unable to state every case where the disabled have been giving an unfair disadvantage with the rest of the country but I believe that you understand with what I'm saying here.

Answer 3

there is still a lot of doubt regarding disabilities and the disabled.

the government does make an effort to put the disabled at par with the able bodied or close to it, but the lack of knowledge and awareness among the general public, be it the boss at work or the neighbour, there is still a lot of work to be done.

many a times another person makes a feel as a second citizen. one should not let somebody else tell where he/she stands.
we are here for a purpose and have complete right and a reason to be here and in no way should we let somebody tell us we are second citizen.

we have one life to life...live it kingsize, not like a second citizen

Answer 4

I think that the only one who can determine if you're second class citizens are us. If we let ourselves be treated like that then people will treat us like that. I know that I"m just as good as anyone who's legs work better than mine, I'm as smart or smarter than a lot of people who don't have learning disabilities. I know that my depression leaves me classified as someone with a psychiatric disability but it's up to me do decide weather or not my depression will keep me in the house or if I'll fight it with everything I have including medicine and making sure that I see my therapists when I'm supposed to. I have all three disabilities and they haven't stopped me from raising and helping my children get through school. They haven't stopped me from becoming an advocate for children with learining disablities, It doesn't stop me and my partner from enjoying a great relationship when we're able to get together. I travel when I have the money and I have friends who care about me. Why on this GREAT Green Earth should I think of my self as a second class citizen? And more important to ME would be Why would I let someone esle treat me that way also?? If it's one thing that I've taught my daughter's it's that you're just as good as the person next to you no matter their race, sex, religion, income,education, or job or disabllitity. I would never let someone else degrade me with out doing something about it. I wouldn't be setting a good example for my children and they look to me to show them how to act around others and how to let other's treat them.

Answer 5

Yes. For a number of reasons. But here's three examples:

1) supposedly the ADA protects us from discrimination. But an employer can unilaterally decide not to hire (or to fire) a person with a disability if--IN THE OPINION of the employer, the work might pose a health risk to a person with a disability. That is illegal with any other person, including pregnant women.
2) An employer can refuse to hire a person with a disability unless he/she forfeits any right to legal action in the event of discrimination later on--also not allowed with any other minority.
3) In another area, some people with disabilities can be sterilized against their will.

There's a lot more--but you get the idea.

Answer 6

I certainly do not feel like a second class citizen, but, unfortunately, people in general seem to think that disabled persons are only second class. One needs to pity such people; they are lacking an understanding of human nature.

Answer 7

Starting point; Does self think of self as a 'second class' citizen if self is disabled?

Answer 8

As a mother of a disabled child, my son was treated differently then his other non-disabled brother by his father, schools, family courts etc. In my household, he is the same as everyone else. I have seen distaste in other peoples eyes when my sons disablity becomes apparent to them. People dont him as a person with feelings.

Answer 9

I think most people come to know the real person but at some places that is slightly true I think.
It takes a long time to open up and trust people.
People need to accept us for who we are and see our talents and ability.

Answer 10

Yes I do. People with no disabilites can malke all the mistakes that they wanted and given all the chances in the world. If cross my "i" and dot my "t", I'm gone. At least, in jobs I was having trouble with before '95.