Do you think it is the obligation of all disabled people, to support research into cures for their issue ?

Question

In clarifying 'support' I am suggesting it could take two direction, not neccessarily financial. but offering moral support. £40b goes in the UK on 'support' very little at all on finding cures, for those that want it.

Answer 1

NO. Disabled people arent lab rats you know

Answer 2

First, I would say that "obligated" is a very strong word; I think everyone (whether or not they have a disability) should be free to form their own opinion, and not be coerced into any sort of imposed political correctness.

It's hard to give a general answer, because there are many types of disabilities, which people can have for many reasons. I personally have a disability due to a progressive disease for which there is currently no treatment. So, yes, I want there be treatments/cures, and have been very active in supporting research. I also want to have a decent quality of life, gainful employment, and acceptance with my disability. I don't view the two as mutually exclusive.

If a person's disability doesn't result from a disease, then the issues don't quite align the same way. I don't think it's meaningful to talk of "curing" a disability.

Answer 3

Some disabilities have no cure. That's why they're called disabilities and not diseases.

As another answerer pointed out, disabled people are not lab rats. We suffer enough already than to go through the potentially ill effects of whatever drugs might be given to us to elicit a "cure."

EDIT: I do think that, if a disabled person wants to take an active part in research, they should do that. But I don't feel that anyone should be obligated to. For instance, no one knows the cause of my particular disability. Is it environmental? Is it genetic? Is it a combination of the two? So when a chance to be a part of a research project came along, I jumped at the chance. All it involved was me parting with a couple of vials of blood so they could study it and compare it with 1,999 other specimens.

Answer 4

There has been a public outcry around the world and through Amensty International etc that criminals incarcerated for life are not lab rats and should not be forced to or asked if they want to volunteer for medical experiements. Its condiderated a violation of human rights.

So do disabled people have any human rights?

However I suppose if all disabled people were incarcerated in a lab somewhere that would solve the problems of having to provide them with benefits, housing or medical care wouldnt it?

I hope and pray that someday uneducation ignorant people will all feel an "obligation" to become educated and eradicate the ignorance there is in the world about the disabled and the less fortunate.

MAYBE they could find a way to transplant the healthy brains of disabled people into the bodies of ignorant able bodied people in order to "cure" ignorance and prejudice ?

You might be on to something. That would solve two "issues" in just one go.

Answer 5

NO!

Having in impirmet does not mean a person is "sick" or that they need to be "cured" or "fixed." We are people like anyone else--simply with different needs.

I'm all for medical research--and if science comes up with new tretments for conditions and that reduces the incidence of some impairments, great. But I'm NOT under any obligation to "support" any particular research.

YOur question contains an unstated assumption (one you may not even realize is there, I'm not attacking you). That assumption--deeply embedded in our cultre--is that anyone with an impairment is a "burden" on others. And tat is a false--and degrading--myth. Most people with disabilities are entirely able to support themselves--or would be if it were not for the preconceived notions people have about us and the resulting discriminationand exclusion.

The reality is that the only "obligation" in this context lies with the non-disabled--to stop excluding us from equal opportunities, to stop creating barriers topersons with disabilities--and to stop treating us as "burdens" and as damaged goods that ought to be "fixed."

Answer 6

Your question is very vague in its wording and looking at some of the answers given a lot of other people seem to think the same.How would you see them supporting research ie allowing lab technicians perrform experiments on them or what.You could if that is what you are saying argue that all able bodied people should be obliged to support research into all medical conditions ie cancer,parkinsons,altzimers etc.What do you class as disabled.My uncle is in his eighties and had a leg amputated when he was eighteen he got on with his life with his artificial leg and when younger could outwalk most able bodied people including me.He has in his way supported research in that as new limbs came out he was one of the first to try them and feedback from him and people like him was used to modify limbs.Finally have YOU ever supported research into any issue.

Answer 7

Well, if the disabled person understands their disability then why wouldn't they want to be involved in researching on their own. I would say of course they would. However, I don't think it is ONLY their obligation to do so. Many people are involved in their lives with them. I would hope they wanted to understand their disability as well, and find a cure if possible.

Answer 8

I can't really think of anyone who wouldn't want to find an answer to their illness or disability with research. It probably won't help older folks with diseases or disabilities in the short term, but younger people may benefit or it may contribute to a cure. I know Canadian researchers have just come up with new information on type 1 diabetes which may lead to a cure or at least allow someone with type 1 diabetes to manage their life better.

Answer 9

Nooo!!
i simply believe its a matter of choice. Some people are happy with there disability and are not really looking for a cure. I am that way with my disability and don't ever want to change that! i've learned to be happy and i try to not view myself as inferior to others. people with disabilities are just like anyone else...they breathe, eat, and have red blood. i take my disability as a challege like doing summer reading (lol!!). when you overcome something difficult, you feel so satisfied!

so no, nobody that is disabled is obligated to help find a cure. if you're happy with your life, then why on earth would you want to change?? it's a matter of choice. some people are really down about their disabilities and others are perfectly happy. it depends on the person really.

i hope this helped!!!
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Answer 10

No I dont. I think it is for other people to know the grace of God in their time. So as to see that we should NOT judge in a physical way, but accept each other for the beings we are. We are all brothers, if we can see it.

I have utmost respect for disabled people, because they show great courage, determination and strength, more than most able bodied people.

Respect to those who know Love stands us strong and shines us on

Answer 11

Those who have the desire and ability to improve their lives, should help themselves. It really is a personal choice/fight. The individual may not be cured. However, they can sometimes improve the quality of their life. As far as research. It does not have to be a lab rat kind of thing. There are many forms of research. That can be very helpful. Most disabled can not afford to support research financially. If they could change things. I'm sure they would. We can be very dependent on others. Personally, I'm all for helping myself. Relying on others can be very demeaning. I prefer my independence.