If She is Able to Slowly Walk Around on Crutches, Even though She cannot do regular Things but tries?
2007-07-17 13:25:36 · 16 answers · asked by ScarletBloodDoll 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Why would you call her anything other than her name or friend? I am DISABLED in a wheelchair part-time and walk with a cane when I walk and it really irritates me when people refer to me as the handicapped girl or the disabled girl or whatever. I am more than just my disability so respect her for what she is... a friend and a human being.
2007-07-17 13:35:50 · answer #1 · answered by Rae 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Her legs may be crippled but she is not. The word "crippled," when used this way is descriptive of an aspect of her body, without being offensive to her as a human being, nor without making assumptions about her drive and ability to perform.
People in such circumstance prefer the term "disabled" or "physically challenged."
2007-07-17 20:38:11 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Crippled" developed an unfavorable connotation in the 1940' to 1950's, and we referred to people as "Handicapped." This developed a negative connotation in the 1980's, so we adopted the term "disadvantaged."
Our language evolves, and connotations change with usage. I think many people don't mean to be hurtful when they use these terms. Others are simply uncouth and ill-mannered.
Using the wrong term can be very hurtful. Please try not to be overly sensitive. Above all, continue with your efforts to do regular things.
2007-07-17 20:38:17 · answer #3 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 kids in chairs, both young adults. If you must call her anyting but her name, she could be described as disabled or wheelchair dependent. Just keep in mind, she is a person, she may be affected by a disability, but she isn't a disability. She is a person, who is a girl, and she has a name.
2007-07-17 21:40:20 · answer #4 · answered by catywhumpass 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if she is confined she handy caped whether u like it or not unless its temporary if not she's crippled but the same as a man if there confined there crippled but still its not right to call a man or women crippled
2007-07-17 20:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call her beautiful.
I really had a terrible crush on a beautiful girl that was wheelchair bound in college. We hung out sometimes, but she just couldn't get close to guys. It was really to bad. She was a wonderful lady.
2007-07-17 20:29:15 · answer #6 · answered by lovingdaddyof2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well she is crippled, but it depends how she feels about the name...I think there are more politically correct terms though.
She is handicapped, disabled, walking challenged.
2007-07-17 20:28:22 · answer #7 · answered by sweetpea101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds a bit offensive. Disabled would be better. Better still try to refer to the girl by her name.
2007-07-17 20:30:58 · answer #8 · answered by John S2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is insensitive. Why not look beyond the fact she uses a wheelchair, and just use her name.
2007-07-17 20:34:27 · answer #9 · answered by Mama Mia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Current "lingo" if you will is differently abled and or the standard disabled is fine.
I currently work with adults who have acquired disabilities - they werent born with their limitations & they prefer disabled.
2007-07-17 20:28:49 · answer #10 · answered by terri c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋