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- Aug 23, 1999
My DH thought he knew a lot about dealing with disabilities from living with a DD who is disabled.taximomfor4 said:The Disboards in general have been hugely educational to me, also. I always thought I was a very understanding, empathetic person but have grown much more humble and learn more every day. It's all personal growth, and hey, at least we are open to the learning! Many choose to remain ignorant or else lack our giant source of personal anecdotes.
Beth
Then he hurt his foot a few years ago and had to use a wheelchair and crutches for about 2 weeks. He found out all sorts of things he didn't realize before.
Like stuff about the bathroom that he had been laughing at me about before - since I'm the one who has to take care of DD most of the time, there were lots of things I deal with that he didn't have a clue about. He now thinks EVERYONE should be required to spend a week (or at least a few days) simulating some kind of disability. And, not just at home - out in the community where they can see how things really are.