Thanks for posting Marcel. I heartedly endorse most of what you say. Indeed I will hold back from describing it as ‘inspirational’ (!) though it’s really smart and well explained. But I think you need to be kinder to people who are curious about how you became disabled. A lot depends on how they ask the question. If it’s asked in a neutral, factual way - maybe not as the first topic of conversation, and without going into lots of detail - I think it’s fine. I’ve known disabled people who actually want to talk briefly about their disability, so it is a topic that can be dealt with and everyone can move on.
wulla2 well as i said before. I don’t actually say all of that to the people I’m talking to in real life. Im really nice about it. But sometimes it does get annoying after 19 years having to deal with all of that 😂
back in the dark ages....disabled were hidden away......there is a stigma still attached at times...at our school some of the teachers treated our students as if they had AIDS....probable thought us adults to....important thing is to continue living you life ....and doing your bucketlist stuff to.....get a teeshirt "Im ok are you ok"
you are very correct about having help from strangers.....
Thanks for posting marcal love you the way you are
I feel ya, I get some of those questions all the time lol
this was a fantastic presentation marcel
bottom live is you have a positive spin on this stuff...thats very important...not worth getting upset and stressed...good video marcel :)
Thanks for posting Marcel. I heartedly endorse most of what you say. Indeed I will hold back from describing it as ‘inspirational’ (!) though it’s really smart and well explained. But I think you need to be kinder to people who are curious about how you became disabled. A lot depends on how they ask the question. If it’s asked in a neutral, factual way - maybe not as the first topic of conversation, and without going into lots of detail - I think it’s fine. I’ve known disabled people who actually want to talk briefly about their disability, so it is a topic that can be dealt with and everyone can move on.
wulla2 well as i said before. I don’t actually say all of that to the people I’m talking to in real life. Im really nice about it. But sometimes it does get annoying after 19 years having to deal with all of that 😂
your normal isnt their normal....people just need to understand that
haha....great idea about the cards
i agree with you...certain things are best kept inside yourself.....also religion.....like saying boxers or briefs..........who cares
one way is to play on it with crazy answers ...freek them out....
back in the dark ages....disabled were hidden away......there is a stigma still attached at times...at our school some of the teachers treated our students as if they had AIDS....probable thought us adults to....important thing is to continue living you life ....and doing your bucketlist stuff to.....get a teeshirt "Im ok are you ok"
yes disabled people can do anything...just need a short detour to reach their goal.....
working in special education....students would ask why one of our students was born with no eyes....i would be blunt with the answer
think the shark attack story works well....they will understand better:)
btw...kids are honest....
just wave back to them
stick with the SHARK ATTACK
yes its very fustrating...just be honest