tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post5009148219633289222..comments2023-05-23T03:50:32.396-07:00Comments on Mental Disabilities: Physical & mental disabilities v.s. work opportunitiesblogginggrouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13872722456883405800noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post-44727425576997574452010-12-08T08:42:11.807-08:002010-12-08T08:42:11.807-08:00This is like how they hire the mentally disabled a...This is like how they hire the mentally disabled at lets say safeway and all they have them do is bring in the carts from outside...im sure with enough training they could perform similar jobs to any of us maybe with just a little altering.acknhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185116924796181672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post-32855964203231562502010-11-18T13:44:57.676-08:002010-11-18T13:44:57.676-08:00It would be great if individuals with a physical d...It would be great if individuals with a physical disability would always be treated at an equal, and they could have access to places they desire. Unfortunately, this is not always taken into consideration. I believe that many people who have a physical disability are viewed as individuals with a mental disability as well; even if that is not the case. People have to realize that a person with a physical disability and are in a wheelchair for example have the capability to do many things, with the right access. Although people have a physical disability is does not mean they do not have <br />the capability do perform mental tasks, and they can be valuable to society as the rest. <br /><br />Ashley R.blogginggrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872722456883405800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post-13247062200190395042010-11-18T11:20:48.280-08:002010-11-18T11:20:48.280-08:00It is really touching to hear stories like you sug...It is really touching to hear stories like you suggested of the disabled. I completely agree with you when you said the disabled may simply need support and should have equal opportunity in the work force. However because many places are not for example wheelchair accessible; in many cases makes the selection for jobs much more difficult to come across on top of the disability in itself. <br /><br />Autumn B.jabnet_slwkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04987361742503946085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post-35468255486737228002010-11-17T15:05:17.877-08:002010-11-17T15:05:17.877-08:00Hello Sarah, I agree that a disability should not ...Hello Sarah, I agree that a disability should not affect anyone from a good quality of life or employment opportunities. There are so my barriers for individuals with disabilities trying to find work that can or will provide the supports and possible aids that are needed in these work environments. After seeing research myself and hearing you talk about the fact that a number of employers are not even opening their doors to individuals with disabilities is just outrageous! Those quotes you have about people experiencing this discrimination really bring to life how these situations happen all the time even though our society is supposed to provide equality. This goes to show how much we still need to work towards an equal society. Good post.<br /><br />Nicole Gjabnet_slwkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04987361742503946085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post-81728520740048717562010-11-14T16:17:33.731-08:002010-11-14T16:17:33.731-08:00Sarah,
This is an exact example, as we discussed ...Sarah,<br /><br />This is an exact example, as we discussed in class, of where equality of condition is more suitable than equal opportunity; however even with equality of condition there remains barriers for people with physical disabilities in the work force. It is rather disappointing that with the advancements we have had in every technology field, we are still overcome with uncertainty. Considering the fact that businesses have developed their accessibility for clients, patients, or buyers; Why not employees? It appears that society as a whole is uneducated about people with disabilities and many people either stop and stare, or pretend they do not exist. I wonder if employers will ever truly give those with physical disabilities equal treatment in the workplace or if this will become another contested issue due to other aspects. Discrimination is an obvious issue for people with physical disabilities and one question I would be interest to find out is: Are health benefits providers charging employers higher rates for participants with physical disabilities? Either way, something needs to be done to help these qualified individuals acquire the rightful employment that they deserve.<br /><br />-Darcie B.groupaplus7https://www.blogger.com/profile/16507714874225824173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post-84248651917613004542010-11-08T15:18:26.891-08:002010-11-08T15:18:26.891-08:00My group is also doing the theme of physical disab...My group is also doing the theme of physical disabilities and through this whole blogging assignment I've learnt so much about how difficult it is for physically disabled people in today’s society. It's actually really sad how unequal and at times unrecognized these people are. To hear that someone who has a physical disability is scared to tell a future employer they have a disability, and to then be rejected for it is awful. Many people today feel like people who are physically disabled may cause more problems in the workplace, or need extra care. <br /><br />It is very difficult for people to find work too as many jobs are not suitable for people who are facing a disability. This is a big reason why social workers find many physically disabled people in need of social welfare assistance as it is more difficult for them to get and maintain a job based on the job requirements. <br /><br />You are absolutely right on the point that every person deserves to be treated equally, regardless if they have a disability or not, everyone has something to offer.<br /><br />-Jessica VLPhysical Disabilitieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10736157992793625566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post-63706307240864845222010-11-05T15:37:49.590-07:002010-11-05T15:37:49.590-07:00I think that often we don't realize how hard i...I think that often we don't realize how hard it is to be in any shoes other than our own. In minimum wage jobs especially it would be difficult to get a job with a physical disability. I work at a fast food restaurant, and I find that each shift requires a fair amount of lifting, running, and carrying. Also, most of our supplies are stacked up on high shelves. So not only is it more difficult for someone with a physical disability to get a minimum wage job, the job itself is not designed to be easy.<br /><br />- Megan Rempelteamworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12070618661387629143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post-52952196413364230642010-11-05T13:59:20.701-07:002010-11-05T13:59:20.701-07:00It’s really a disgrace that the disabled people ha...It’s really a disgrace that the disabled people have so much stigma held against them in the workplace. I thought employers weren’t suppose to discriminate based on gender, race, sexuality, health, etc, but yet they still do. People should put themselves in other people shoes and realize how difficult it would be to be in the position of a disabled person.<br /><br />Melanie.Fswrk1310https://www.blogger.com/profile/08034469198102378498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652448461017401294.post-42650823289315833402010-11-05T01:57:27.641-07:002010-11-05T01:57:27.641-07:00Sorry for the 2 different spacings in my writing. ...Sorry for the 2 different spacings in my writing. For some reason, it shows up this way even though it's all the same setting.blogginggrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872722456883405800noreply@blogger.com