here's a list of things i think abled people should know,, especially since it's disabled pride month!
don't touch someone's mobility aid or try to take it away from them! just because they look "too young" or whatever excuse you make up, doesn't mean they don't need it
don't ask what someone's disabilities are. just,,,,don't
"disabled" isn't a bad word!! most disabled folks get very uncomfy if you use phrases such as "differently abled", "physically challenged", or anything of the sort
don't give unsolicited medical advice, especially if you're,,i don't know,,,not a trained professional??? i don't care if your great aunt ruth got better with yoga, i tried, it makes things worse
if you're on a bus, give up your seat for disabled people
don't use the disabled parking spots and accessible bathrooms, it would help a whole lot
don't make fun of how much/little we sleep. insomnia, fatigue, and not being able to sleep because of pain are all very real (and very shitty) things
i know it's hard but like,,don't stare at people with mobility aids? oh and don't act super awkward around someone JUST because of their mobility aid
if we say we can't do something, don't say "just try harder!" or any variation of that. truth is, we're probably already trying our hardest
listen to disabled people! if we say something is ableist, take time to reflect on yourself. if we say we need help with something whether it be because of a mobility aid or not, try and help out. if we say we can't do something, don't push us to do the thing.
make your stuff accessible!! add captions to videos and movies and add image descriptions to art and pictures!
remember that death is not a fate worse than being disabled and that disabled people are not disposable!
that's all i could think of,,but feel free to add on! :]
