When I've been out and about minding my own business I've noticed some people to stare or make fun with people with this disability.
Why are people in are society like this to them?
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Why are people nasty to those with learning disabilities?
GenuineMan90 · 06/08/2022 14:56
CookPassBabtridge · 06/08/2022 19:53
I've been a support worker for a year and work with 4 people with learning disabilities/autism. One thing I was dreading was seeing the publics reaction and having to stop myself having a go at people! But I have been really pleasantly surprised. I am out and about with them every day in all kinds of scenarios and they get treated well, often people go above and beyond with them. Even groups of silly teens don't react. Small kids don't make comments. I'm really observant of people!
In all the time I've been with them there has maybe been a couple of odd looks and one verbal attack which was awful and was one too much.
Of course I'm not saying stuff doesn't happen but I've been impressed.
DorisWallis · 06/08/2022 16:20
I've had this once.
Most people are very understanding and accommodating
GenuineMan90 · 06/08/2022 14:56
When I've been out and about minding my own business I've noticed some people to stare or make fun with people with this disability.
Why are people in are society like this to them?
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