TALK TO KUYA IAN

[ID: 5 digital handwritten info cards with yellow backgrounds. /1: “HOW TO TREAT DISABLED PEOPLE LIKE PEOPLE (because apparently this is a guide we need)”/2: “1. Respect social boundaries /don’t stare at us /don’t ask invasive questions /e.g. “What happened?” /e.g. “What’s your [mobility aid] for?” /don’t give unsolicited advice /e.g. “Have you tried yoga?” /e.g. “If you did ____ you wouldn’t be sick!” /don’t infantalize us /don’t pity us /don’t try to sniff out ‘fakers’“ /3: “2. Respect physical boundaries /don’t grab or touch mobility aids /don’t help us without permission /we will ask if we need help /if we appear to really need help, still ask first /don’t park in handicapped spots (unless you are disabled) /don’t block ramps, paths, handrails, or elevators /get out of the way for people with mobility aids /be patient and slow down for us” /4: “3. Believe us… /when we say we’re disabled /when we tell you our limits /when we tell you we have done the best we can /when we say we don’t need your help /when we say we do need your help /when we say we know what we’re doing /BELIEVE US!” /5: “4. Stand with us /educate yourself on disability & accessibility /call out ableist statements & actions /organize locations & events to be accessible /include disabled representation in media /vote in support of disability rights /RIGHT NOW: follow social distancing guidelines as best as your situation allows. Many disabled people are high risk, and you cannot say you support us while willingly endangering our lives.” /end ID]

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