Sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it? Well, that is how every “disability diversity” workshop for the ‘abled’ sounds to me. Really, just treat us how you’d treat your able-bodied peers…with a few tweaks. Thanks Imani!
No one plans for this to befall their friends or family, but now that ableds are in your life, you suddenly become aware that they are, in fact, actual people. So what do you do now? This has thrown off all of your plans! For your life, for theirs—what is to become of your relationship? Well first, know that you are not alone. Other people, like me, have gone through it before you and are oh-so-caring enough to take you through this. Here are some of the tips to get you through the rough days.
- You are not alone.
Again, you aren’t the only person going through this. There are scores of only mildly patronizing allies who will “All Lives Matter” you and your loved ones into a cuddled-by-puppies bliss. It doesn’t even matter if your income, race, gender, sexual orientation affects your ability to acquire institutional support for this…
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Four Wheel Workout 