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Disablism

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BishopBrennansArse · 17/10/2016 11:06

Shiny new thread.

Hopefully won't get derailed.

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Mozfan1 · 18/10/2016 11:34

Surely it wouldn't be called 'challenging youngsters' anyway? I was going to comment on the thread but knew I would get in a row with someone. It could mean children with disabilities or anything for gods sake!!! Angry

MrsJayy · 18/10/2016 11:18

Im on it challanging youngsters could be kids coming out of care to late teens with SN in supported living its a bit not on my door step

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BishopBrennansArse · 18/10/2016 11:13

Appears to be more geared towards criminality but I'm watching it...

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BishopBrennansArse · 18/10/2016 10:49

Yes, in AIBU

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fanjoforthemammaries7850 · 18/10/2016 10:45

We can give it all we like but I don't see much evidence of being listened to, candy.

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BishopBrennansArse · 18/10/2016 10:13

Firmly. Entrenched.
This is what passes for 'valid debate'

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BishopBrennansArse · 18/10/2016 10:13

"Just under 1 in 6 people of working age in the Uk have a disability.
Almost 1 in 2 over 65 and 1 in 14 children also have a disability.
The figures are amongst the highest in Europe. In Romania, for example, the adult working age is around 1 in 25.
We seemingly are a country of very poor health."

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BishopBrennansArse · 18/10/2016 10:12

"I have to question why there are so many around who claim disability?"

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CandyMcJingles · 18/10/2016 09:55

We are giving very clear guidance on what disablism is and I am sure MNHQ can access professional guidance and training too.
There is no excuse really.

Ausernotanumber · 18/10/2016 08:24

I'm not going to go on the threads fanjo. Yesterday was such a difficult day in general and crap on here that feels like you're defending something that should be obvious is just tiring.

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fanjoforthemammaries7850 · 18/10/2016 08:19

Would recommend a break if it's starting to get you down auser Thanks

fanjoforthemammaries7850 · 18/10/2016 08:18

Yes. It's why I don't think things will change and don't join in on the threads any more. Shame as have had a lot from MN through the years.

Ausernotanumber · 18/10/2016 08:08

Fanjo they definitely don't see disablism. I reported the fuck out of that button yesterday and most of what I reported is still there with no email even any more so I have no idea if they didn't see it or were busy or saw it and didn't think it merited deletion.

fanjoforthemammaries7850 · 18/10/2016 08:07

I'm going to be controversial and say that I have to assume form their inaction and ignoring of these threads, that HQ agree we are oversensitive. And sometimes that they don't see disablism as disablism. Sorry HQ

CandyMcJingles · 18/10/2016 07:27

You are right, they don't actually want tinge educated. It's at this point that MN should be stepping in.
We are undermined when we are ignored.

Owllady · 17/10/2016 22:56

I lost my threshold for educating people years ago tbh. I think you are all alot nicer than me :)
I have lived with chronic illness (sibling) and severe disability (daughter) for nearly four decades now in total. I really have no patience and I really admire the people on here for their passion and stamina but I'm not sure I have it now on mumsnet, which is a shame as I had posted and got support for my daughter before the sn boards even existed!

Stevefromstevenage · 17/10/2016 22:34

I am not disabled, I have a child with ASD and epilepsy. I just find you have to say the same things over and over again as new and evermore disablist posts crop up. Then as the thread progresses the same stuff comes up again and again because s lot of people don't want to know.

Between that and the constant battle for support you just lose interest in 'educating' those who have no interest.

EverySongbirdSays · 17/10/2016 21:52

That's the one Misc

MiscellaneousAssortment · 17/10/2016 21:46

Maslows Hierarchy of needs :)

CandyMcJingles · 17/10/2016 21:33

I though that was really interesting sgoing and I've mentally filed it away to bring out when appropriate Grin

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