Disability rights

If you have ever had a pet, you know what it’s like to have a comforting companion unconditionally by your side. It’s hard to imagine a life without pets once you recognize the beneficial impact they’ve made in your life. Pets in general seem to be a common positive topic when one needs cheering up. The bond that animals and humans share is a particularly special one. Animals give a sense of comfort, love, and companionship to people. Humans grow a positive emotional attachment to their pets,…

The Stigma of Mental Illness: Negative Effects Mental illness is defined as “the spectrum of cognitions, emotions, and behaviors that interfere with interpersonal relationships as well as functions required for work, at home, and in school” (Overton). Mental illness is a topic that is often avoided, because it is uncomfortable to discuss, which often leads to the misunderstanding that it is abnormal and shameful. However, according to Overton, one in four people will experience a mental illness…

spectrum of Autism under IDEA and other government programs qualify for free public education. Students with autism under IDEA are to be taught in a regular classroom as if they did not have the disability. Some students depending on how severe their autism is are in classrooms meant for students with disabilities. The ones who are included in regular classrooms are given extra help to make sure they succeed in school. These accommodation made for the students are usually individualized because…

Positive Companions 2 Positive Effects of Animal Companions Almost every household has one of their own endearing, friendly companions, but how do these cute, and charming creatures fit in so well with most households? Pets are viewed as a form of companionship, but they are so much more than that. Throughout time, people have learned that animals can serve as something bigger than just a cute face to many people in society. Because animals have such a strong sense to please it makes it…

Mental health has often been affected by socioeconomic status. Those that are living in poverty are more susceptible to developing a mental disorder, and this does not exclude children. In fact, children are most impacted by poverty than adults due to the fact that they are still developing and are sensitive to a changing environment. It is important to provide extra support outside of the home to children who may be at a higher risk of having a mental illness. School environment has a major…

Parenting a child with a learning disability can cause a lot of stress on an individual’s life. The parent has to worry about their child and how they will succeed in society, learning about getting the proper care, and the coping mechanisms for the disability. One of the main issues that a parent deals with when having a child with a disability is learning patience. It takes a lot of persistence and time to help a child with a disability, especially since you want the best for them in life.…

Although people have been using herbal treatments for thousands of years, there is a reason that modern medicine and technology was invented. The other things did not work. The treatment of illnesses through medication, doctors, and therapists work for basically all modern medical issues. I suppose that it feels nicer to take a natural substance than to take a pill that could have harsh side effects. I’ve realized throughout these critiques that many people seem disenfranchised with the…

depression and anxiety experience stigma both in and out of the classroom setting. This is an important problem to resolve because mental health stigma in schools can directly affect students’ academic success. If a student is struggling with a hidden disability it is possible that it may be impeding on their ability to perform adequately (Coduti, Hayes, Locke, & Youn, 2016). There is a disconnect between students and professors that often occurs throughout the academic year. As a result of…

Introduction Limited range of motion often incapacitates individuals from living a full life and often requires time and the resources of caretakers to pander to needs to physically handicapped patients. With the maturation of the ‘baby boomer’ generation, there is a sudden onset of the need for specialized care for the geriatrics, but without the labor force to match the demand. With the advancement of technology, new needs can be met. Standard wheelchairs are bereft of motion without…

The word cripple may mean something different to you versus what it may mean to me, to me it means to be disabled in a way that affects one’s physical abilities. I’m going to expand on the definition of the word and discuss a personal experience with being cripple as well as provide some examples of what I feel may be viewed by other as being cripple, finally I will discuss societies views on the word and how it may affect those it applies to. Generally when someone says the word cripple, they…