Inform issue 26 – Summer 2019
This issue of Inform is all about closing odd 2018 and welcoming in a brand new year. We hear from Jarad, a presenter with Radio Adelaide about why he is bucking the 'people with disabilities cannot work' myth.
This issue of Inform is all about closing odd 2018 and welcoming in a brand new year. We hear from Jarad, a presenter with Radio Adelaide about why he is bucking the 'people with disabilities cannot work' myth.
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Your health<br />
If you<br />
can’t say<br />
something<br />
nice…<br />
Dealing with stigma is part of everyday life<br />
for those living with a disability, and for those<br />
that don’t have the right coping strategies it<br />
can take a toll on your emotional health. Here<br />
are some ways in which you can deal with<br />
unwanted advice and opinions.<br />
Speak up<br />
Stigma can often mean that an<br />
individual is thought of as being<br />
‘other’ and there is often a separation<br />
created between the different parties.<br />
It is important to be able to speak up<br />
and inform people that you are equal<br />
and deserve to be treated as so.<br />
Educate<br />
A lot of people may be creating these<br />
differences because they genuinely<br />
don’t understand someone’s<br />
disability, so informing and educating<br />
these family members is key. This<br />
will also give you the opportunity to<br />
correct inaccurate statements and<br />
misunderstandings.<br />
Participate<br />
People may not understand your<br />
capabilities so leaving you out of<br />
an activity may seem like their only<br />
option. In this case, speak up and<br />
let them know that you would like<br />
to participate and suggest a few<br />
activities that you may be able to do.
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