Disabled. The misconceptions that come with this word vary, but it’s fair to say just about every disabled person has been treated differently because of their disability.
We’ve all faced some degree of pity, social exclusion, or been labeled as an inspiration simply for getting through the day.
Worst of all are the assumptions about our ability, writing perfectly capable people off without giving them a chance because of a false understanding of what it means to be disabled.
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