Parenting a Disabled Child: Nurturing Self Worth | Shailen Singh | TEDxTexasStateUniversity
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- Опубликовано: 13 апр 2021
- This is the story of one parent’s desire to let his son define disability for himself, instead of letting the world define it for him. By focusing on a story involving a lack of childcare solely because of who the child is, the speaker provides a compelling argument against static processes that seek to reduce disabled people down to descriptors and categories, and instead envisions a world where people are defined for who they are instead of who they’re not. Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational, Workforce & Leadership Studies at Texas State University with a research focus on issues affecting parents of children with disabilities. Dr. Singh has spent several years working with faculty, staff, and outside constituents to create intentional and thoughtful structures designed to provide underrepresented students with the best opportunities for success. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
Love this man- father, and how he articulates his parenting and understanding of his child. His words should be shared worldwide, maybe then someone will hear and respond appropriately. Our world should be wecoming of all human beings, i know we are able, to enable xx
This is exactly what I do for my 18 year old who has cerebral palsy. Ty Mr. Singh
A great perspective that every parent (and everyone who cares about our society’s children) should understand.
I'm so glad I watched this presentation... so many pearls of wisdom
WOW! I am also a parent who speaks out to help other families navigate this world and the individual needs that are hard to get from the government resources. Our needs are great and it is hard for others without these special people in their lives to understand that the cost of a special chair is not because of extravagant tastes but physical needs from misshapen bodies who have had to go without services needed.. I love these simple explanations.
Your Son is perfect. He has the best advocate on his side.
🔥🔥🔥 I SEE YA BABY!!!
Great talk. So many of our experiences have been similar, such as restructuring our work lives around caregiving. Administrators need your know that when my child falls off the edge of their measurement scales, it’s their issue, not my child’s. She is perfect as she is.
This video needs so many more likes.
Agreed
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Hello Dr. Singh. Excellent talk. What’s been your experience with the IEP process for your son?
Only 7 comments. what a shock. Although, Nice to hear someone calling a spade a spade not a flowery shovel for special people in the other room
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Yes but children with a disability are a small minority. We can't as a society build a world based on what a small minority needs nor can we neglect the majority in order to do so. Nor can we describe disabilities as perfection because they are the exact opposite of that.
that's so ableist, how do you live with yourself?
Everyone becomes disabled at some point in their lives, and there should be timely access to necessary supports for all who need it.
@@caitlinmosher8909 that is such a silly word imo.
@@blairariavanderkamp3405ableism? I guess it's a good thing your opinion doesn't really matter.
@@caitlinmosher8909 Neither does yours for that matter lmao so I don't know what point you're trying to get across exactly.