Disability Sensitivity Training Video

[@ArchangelKo]

I have high-functioning autism, and I find it amazing that people will treat me just like everyone else until they find out or realize it. Then it's all slow talking and over-explaining, and overall awkward treatment. There are people with much more obvious disabilities than me, and I can't imagine being treated like that all the time. I hope this things like this video spread more awareness~

[@kanjoloid]

Same, most people can't tell I have autism until I tell them, then they feel awkward, as if something changed. They get over it though

[@maxnikolenko2302]

Ok?

[@mirandahall4079]

that has not been my experience whenever i tell others about my disability (only under certain situations, which i'll explain in the next paragraph). they're more or less surprised by it consider how well i can talk, but i mainly attribute that to early intervention via special ed courses and my affinity with voice acting via intonations, humor, etc). i have SLI (specific language impairment), which means that communication can be a bit tricky for me depending on the situation (it ranges from not hearing the person clearly, especially with a heavy accent, not understanding long, complex yet grammatically correct sentences, and i misinterpret important information along the lines of the telephone game). i find that having written instructions and the like or having captions on during a video helps me to absorb the information more better. oddly enough, it doesn't fall under the autistic spectrum, despite language difficulties being a known condition under that spectrum (i guess since i know more about social cues, i'm disqualified, even though i can sympathize with folks who don't understand certain social cues; even *I* can find them alien at times). so in regards to your disability, the only time to take a person's HFA into consideration is in social situations; that is mostly the case, right?

[@fosakos6957]

I would guess that awkwardness equals "i dont know how to act appropriately for this person". Doesnt mean they dont wanna know! :) :) (just a thought)

[@cbryce9243]

@@fosakos6957 These days, it's pretty easy to find everything on KZbin. If they want to know, it's no farther than their keyboard.

[@implosionator]

I thought this was gonna be like one of those weird training videos from the 80s but instead it was incredibly wholesome and actually very informative.

[@supersuperardi]

It looks very 80s though. Good information, I agree.

[@darceeneal9930]

Thanks! We enjoyed making it

[@megapistol64]

It's a bit on the cheesy 80s side, but still informative as needed

[@babystarcandy7]

"Just because I'm in a wheelchair doesn't mean I can't sweep you off your feet." DAMN, SON. #slay

[@darceeneal9930]

+BookishKhaleesi bwhahahahahah Thank you my dear! I had to fight to get that in the video. But it was totally worth it.

[@ladayka]

+D'Arcee Neal It was totally worth it!

[@maxnikolenko2302]

Why is beeing gay so popular right now? Its literaly cool to be gay. Im gonna pretent im gay, but il dress like im not gay and tell people im hiding my gayness becaise i dont want my wife and kids to feel awkward. That will get me some "Aww" points.

[@CybershamanX]

@@maxnikolenko2302 It's not that it's more "cool". It's that, finally, it's becoming even more acceptable to talk about and depict them like they are actual "real" people. So, yes, over the last few decades you _are_ starting to see more things highlighting same sex couples LIKE THEY ARE "NORMAL" PEOPLE. They have the same ups and downs, victories and failures, and struggles and triumphs that every other human being on this planet has. But we're still not quite "there" yet as a society. Hence why a brief two second bit of video where it's implied that - SHOCK OF ALL SHOCKS! - a man can actually love another man "in that way" stands out to you in a 3 minute 40 second video. But, it's not your fault. Like I said, we're still not quite there yet as a society. At least you didn't come out with some other vitriolic comment.

[@CybershamanX]

PS: I just noticed that this video is almost 5 years old. Yes, cool "today", indeed. ;)

[@roberttang9908]

man, its great to see these people showcasing of their sense of humour and personality, thanks for portraying the disabled as people as they should be and in a very positive light for everyone else to see them rather than sympathy objects used for media. Congrats on effectively putting this video together.

[@Roadent1241]

'Watch the person that's signing, not their interpreter'. Well as someone who's mostly deaf but can't sign or read SL, I need to lipread whoever's talking, so I'm stuffed XD Also that sweeping off the feet line was adorable.

[@CybershamanX]

The big one I run into a lot (I'm wheelchair bound/paralyzed from the waist down and suffer from severe chronic pain) is people "helping" without asking. I get this A LOT when people come over to my house and just start doing things to "help". I depend on daily chores to help motivate me and when I complete them it makes me feel better as a person with a disability living independently. When people "help" by just doing things without asking, even if it is something that obviously needs to be done, like taking out my trash, it makes me feel less empowered and less in control of my environment. ESPECIALLY when it's my own house. Just imagine how YOU, a "normal" person, would like it if someone just started doing things in your house without asking every time they came over. Now, I do get the occasional "Oh, I would LOVE it if someone would do all those things for me!" But, come on, seriously? Do you _really_ feel that way? What if they throw something away that you didn't want thrown away? Also, EVERYTHING in my house, not unlike how blind people live, has its place, too. So, it's very easy to accidentally move something that seems like it's in an awkward place when in reality it's there FOR A REASON. But, all of that is incidental. Really, the main takeaway here is COMMUNICATION. Throughout this whole video, you hear time and time again "just ask me". So, even if you might break some of the other "rules" when talking to a person with a disability, as long as you ASK FIRST you're already WELL ahead of the curve! ;) I hope this video and my comment helps someone avoid a situation like I just had a couple of days ago when I had to tell a family member that their help, while the sentiment was greatly appreciated, wasn't required and that they should always ask me before doing something in my house. That person was GREATLY OFFENDED because they thought that I didn't appreciate their help and could not understand what the "big deal" was. But that wasn't the case at all for the reasons I listed above. (In fact, that's the reason why I'm here! I am searching online for information about interacting with people with disabilities in order to show them that I'm not just making things up. :/ ) So, again, I hope this helps someone in the future avoid an unnecessary confrontation like I just had. :)

[@Soulessblur]

100% agree with this video, and your entire comment. But yes, I REALLY feel that way. I would absolutely adore someone taking care of housework for me. Any potential drawbacks of them doing something "wrong" would not outweigh the benefits of not having to lift a finger. If I were rich, I'd have a maid, but alas, I am not. But seriously people, don't just assume somebody wants you to handle an aspect of their life without even asking first. That's just basic human decency 101, disabled or not.

[@olliecantos7933]

I LOVE this video and look forward to sharing this with others! This is a light-hearted way of answering some of the biggest questions that many without disabilities may have but could be afraid to ask. In light of how the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is fast approaching, this video is an awesome way to help continue to educate the public! #ADA25

[@oparctrainer9832]

We love this video so much. All our sites use it during our sensitivity training. Thank you for creating an informative, engaging, and dare I say it? Entertaining video.

[@TDS.Harper]

Well, if "Alice" wasn't deaf before, I'm sure she is now, after the shouting and bullhorn.

[@NoraGuy]

I also wanted to say I really enjoyed this video. I watched as part of my study in preparation for taking the exam to, hopefully, earn my CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies). I am a website professional who also has numerous people in my life with various disabilities and can attest to the fact that there's a definite need for coaching/education on how to interact with one another. Great job!

[@lisajester3107]

Great video! Cant wait to share this with general education teachers and others who sometimes don't know how to accommodate for students with different abilities.

[@TheTwigCrackedAnd]

this is so great! wonderful video and i love the "...doesn't mean i can't sweep you off your feet!" :P

[@maxnikolenko2302]

Why is the gay part the best? Why is beeing gay a" popular kid at school" type of thing now. Its literaly cool to be gay right now. Im gonna start tellimg people im gay, but i dress like a regular guy to hide my gayness. That should really earn me some bonus points with the gays. Awesome. Im so genius

[@alraspberry4327]

Beautiful video but it did not acknowledge one detail. I speak as the parent of a profoundly disabled son; many people have an aversion to the disabled. It is real but also it can be overcome. An ad like yours goes a long way to overcoming aversion.

[@joebriggs6904]

They are people. Treat them like people

[@196cupcake]

This is still great in 2024, good job

[@LeacieLea]

Love this... sharing with my friends and on my daughters HSP page. The amount of people who baby talk to her because she's in a wheelchair is frustrating... but don't they get a surprise when she answers with wit and intelligence.

[@KettiexD]

I'm trying to learn ASL with memrise and I understood like... 2 words that the deaf guy signed. Progress :D

[@isaiahacevedo541]

2:50 was adorable ❤

[@mairingriffith5409]

Would be great to see an updated one that includes other invisible disabilities like dyslexia which can impact the way people treat you in an office like constantly correcting your spelling when projecting notes/writing on a whiteboard.

[@afternoondelight6741]

The bullhorn was hilarious, great video!!!

[@patrickrichmond9896]

Using the bull horn at a blind person was stupid.

[@wolfemobility5013]

What a great video to educate the public on how to treat people who have a disability! Everyone needs to view this to see what we can do to create an inclusive environment; "Awkward No More!!" is a great slogan! Can Wolfe Mobility please have your permission to use this video and increase awareness.

[@Kali9528]

Hello Wolfe Mobility from the DC Office of Disability Rights! Yes, please share this link with your contacts to help increase awareness.

[@josephbenito8691]

Please don't talk to me like I don't understand what you are saying.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@SuariseID]

So far it is the lightest yet super on point in explaining the interaction gap between people who barely interact with PwD

[@ajwriter5699]

EXCELLENT video!

[@davidgoldfield3886]

This is a great video except that it needs audio description which would add narration to explain some of the video's nonvisual scenes. It's a bit ironic that a video describing ways to be more sensitive to people with disabilities is not fully accessible to the visually impaired.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@bethmontanaro]

Love it. I will definitely be using it in my Intro to Special Education classes at Catholic U and will share with my friends who work at other universities. Nice job making an informative and entertaining video.

[@NoraGuy]

I was 100% waiting for "Just because I'm [name of disability], doesn't mean I'm stupid!" since I feel like I've seen that misunderstanding happen out in the world.

[@MelissaGilpin]

What a wonderful video! May I have your permission to share it in a class for our employees at the County of Sonoma?

[@ladyjingjingyang]

XDDD u guys are creative “just because I m blind not means I m deaf”🤣killed me

[@noelsilverspell3291]

🎵 "Doofenshmirtz evil incorporated~" 🎵

[@mirandahall4079]

"Just because I'm blind doesn't mean I'm deaf." Wait, what? Do people seriously think that? Not everyone is Hellen Keller, for Nook's sake!

[@the_5th_night]

Yep. For instance when they repeat instructions to me, with the implication that I'm either hard of hearing or developmentally delayed, none of which is true...

[@-beee-]

This is amazing! So clever (and funny). Love it!!

[@lotsofthingshere]

as someone who's totally pet a service dog. I felt really foolish and bad. I apologized and honestly didn't even pay attention to the vest it was wearing and was like OMG YES A DOG.

[@tracytrebilcox]

I have a bad habit of that with my boss' dog. I've learned to see if he's working or just on a leash.

[@cpnederland]

Great video, many thanks. Hopefully not only people with disabilities come here to watch it, but also and especially those that need a sensitivity training. What I like is the positive approach: you try to take away their ignorance and give them tips to change their behaviour. And the good thing: it crosses cultural borders. As appropriate and useful here in the Netherlands as it is in the US.

[@CofyjunkyPNW]

I've had osteoarthritis for more than half my life. It's chronic pain from the waist down. (24/7) I use a wheelchair, and a mobility cane when needed. The only 'awkward' moment I have with anyone is when able-bodied people actually wait for me to get through the electric door for disabled persons at public buildings, totally ignoring the several other sets of doors they can simply push open for themselves. Really?? I mean...really? (head-shake)

[@DAWNRAFH]

Very nicely done!

[@alvaroalas2450]

one thing i hate about being disabled is the stupid questions i get like "how do you go to the bathroom" "how do you have sex" "how do you feed yourself"

[@donnamglover7999]

The door situation is a constant problem for me at my job. The doors are tall, heavy and we have to scan our badges to unlock. Navigating this while using a cane is hard enough. But at least once a week someone yanks the door while I am holding it, or jumps ahead to hold the door and I have to crab walk past them and the narrowed opening. I know they think they are being helpful, but ask first and practice opening doors slowly.

[@jsptraining7736]

Great video. Will it be Ok to share during our training for our Support Workers working with disabled clients?

[@melodiexu5625]

holy shit this was from 9 years ago? it holds up really well. ahead of its time, even, since during this time even though there was a ton of discussion of intersectionality and minority representation, i never see it made in like, a very professional manner

[@promotingtherightsofperson8954]

We as KAWULE DISABLED PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES ASSOCIATION (KADIPEFA, Kalungu District, Uganda) kindly request DC Government to allow us use it in our community disability awareness campaigns?

[@Kali9528]

Hello from the DC Office of Disability Rights! We would love for you to share the link in your community disability awareness campaign. Best of luck!

[@lindawright9459]

Bravo! Well done.

[@shannonsmith7810]

Great video but I'm permanently disabled and you need to know that there are many different types of Disablitys that need to be recognized as well as the ones 's that have physical appearance of their Disablity they are the invisible handicapped that you would never get to see unless you were told about this. I am just one of those people who look like they have no way that she has a disability. Its just not enough people who live life forever in the world with others have no idea what's wrong with her cause they are getting ignored by the ignorance due to the lack of information about what I call the invisible handicapped that experience problems each and every day. I think it's time for us to get some recognition from or by our own government agencies who knows about us but are left out of view. My nephew is hydrosyphalic I hope I spelt right by looking at him you would never Dr know that he has had over 35 surgeries from the day he was born. Or the people with mentally disabled both are very real life experiences that so many different types that we are going to get any better. I would like to see the invisible handicapped should be recognized as important as well as the rest of he handicapped who's going to be able to seen. Just put out more information about how many people are part other this world and maybe we need some people who can see that there are many different types of disabilities medically that we should all be treated included within the world today. are not yet even notice

[@mikedavidz6161]

The disability community is a large constituency, not a tiny special interest.

[@mikedavidz6161]

🌈⭐⭐✨🌟💯🦄

[@chescaleigh]

Just wanted to let you know I shared this video on Upworthy! Thanks so much for making it! www.upworthy.com/watch-the-2nd-guy-in-the-first-15-seconds-now-dont-be-anything-like-him?c=ufb1

[@Davidxdgh5]

+southbeachmiami what is your disability?

[@Davidxdgh5]

+David Karlsson if it's purely a weight issue I'll treat you like a chronic smoker who needs a surgery for a hole in their throat, and keeps smoking.

[@christiansgrandma6812]

This was very imaginative and funny. Love it.

[@JagerMikesterX]

This is a really nice production. Well done, folks. I SAID WELL DONE, FOLKS!!!!

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@RedWoodtrees77]

Really awesome video ❤

[@PsalmMuzik]

Where words fail, music speaks... - Hans Christian Andersen

[@finlee1980]

Hi, I am a trainer for a small charity in the UK that supports individuals on the Autistic Spectrum and associated conditions. One course I train is Values, which focusses on equality, diversity and inclusion. It also looks at professional conduct and valuing/respecting the individual for their strengths and abilities, not judging them on their disabilities. I am wanting to gain permission from the creators of this fantastic video to show it during the training I deliver. Its intelligent use of humour and serious information is a superb way to educate, and I think it would be a very beneficial educational resource for the participants of the training. Any ideas who I need to speak to about permission?

[@Kali9528]

+finlee1980 Hello! I am the public affairs specialist at the DC Office of Disability Rights. Please reach out via email so that I can learn more about your training. [e-mail]

[@queentwilightsparkle4975]

Okay this just made me laugh, lol. Grew up in the Autism Inclusion Program. Nice jokes. *Salutes*

[@annamayzing1723]

I’m disabled and I look normal and talk normal I hate that my disability isn’t included in this. I was in Special Education right along with these people and I’m a 10 in attractiveness THERE ARE LOTS OF US

[@kristinad8417]

I love this video and can't wait to share it with my colleagues.

[@jamesdakis826]

"We don't bite...unless we're really hungry."

[@Nyrua]

I love this. Thanks for sharing.

[@jenwall6732]

Yes I agree that people who have a disability should be treated with respect just like everyone else in our community. Just treat people with special needs the way you want to be treated.

[@callme_arjun]

My relatives and the mad man I'm staying with should watch this video.

[@tracywang4929]

omg this is a really amazing video even i watch it after 8 years

[@Ch1ris23]

"And just because I use a wheelchair, doesn't mean I can't sweep you off of your feet" rawrrr ....there tiger ;)

[@adorexmeli5219]

Absolutely loved this !

[@to181]

How sweet. I'm not crying, YOU ARE

[@lbnise1]

Very well done. Everyone should take 3 minutes of their time to view this.

[@cbryce9243]

My wish right now would be to see a checkout lane in the grocery store be at a level I can see and worked by a person who is in a wheelchair as well. Having a fully accessible lane with a person using a wheelchair too, would make my day. Imagine seeing checkers in wheelchairs and fully upright people using that lane. They'd have to bend over to use their credit card.

[@LynnDeatherage-q3k]

That guy spoke very loud 🔊📢 and I said I can hear you mister.

[@cerebralman5724]

Great video. Good awareness is always needed.

[@LTZRS1]

I have AD/HD and F.A.S(Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) and i watched this at the arc of Spokane(Spokane Washington USA)and i couldn't help but laugh with the person with the crutches fell when the door was being opened.... that is all.

[@topkhadka8408]

Great video

[@droberts88]

Very good job!!

[@krisrhood2127]

One of the big rules in our house is that you NEVER touch ANYONE'S gear without their express permission!

[@lisasmith426]

I just sent this to my entire family. Superb!

[@scccareerservices2535]

A great reminder and video for all.

[@lincidahotv6736]

Hi! I'd like to play this during a talk I've giving in October. The folks sponsoring the event want to know that I have permission to show this without violating your copyright (I want that as well). Who in your organization can I talk to about that?

[@lorremendelson636]

It was cute and great to have captions, but not accessible for people who are blind- audio description would make it more interesting. Lorre

[@muhammedafsalmh8867]

it is better to use the term visually impaired instad of using the term ""blind"".

[@emiliomontano2643]

I like it

[@alyssakennedy5403]

Super informative!

[@FlutistPride]

Don't know how to interact with people with disabilities? Watch this video (and get a good laugh at the awkward parts too).

[@sauskeuzumaki121]

This makes me feel a lot better. thank you

[@bornfromkeyos]

This is a really good video!

[@SigureRangiku]

This is a great video. Thank you.

[@MinooDabiri]

I want to translate it into my native language; who should I contact?

[@jewelghavimi6192]

Ditto! The video really hits the spots!! Jewel @ NRCS Athens GA

[@zseeko]

Isn't, "treat us the way you would want to be treated part of the problem?" This was a good video up until that point.... People are guessing how THEY would want to be treated from an able bodied standpoint thinking that's how they'd want treated as that individual with a disability. That's wrong! Everyone is different. The part you said about ask them is the solution here.

[@AndyMJF]

Super video I love it

[@sarachang6201]

Can I include this video in my virtual class for students in school public health? Do I need to inquire any permission in case of copyright issue?

[@9999AWC]

Doofenshmirtz Evil Incorporated

[@noelsilverspell3291]

Right?!

[@mikedavidz6161]

Disability issues in particular risk being sidelined even more than they usually are. Despite some notable recent success in bringing disability policy to the attention of politicians, disability is still widely regarded as a niche concern. Conventional wisdom might suggest that with American democracy literally teetering on the brink, matters like Social Security rules, disability rights laws, and even health care eligibility should be put not just on the back burner, but in the deep freeze for the foreseeable future.

[@GreenRiverCollege]

Excellent.

[@luiysia]

the deaf guy (at 1:04) looks like a.j. jacobs

[@thersten]

This was amazing. really well done!

[@checkmate5338]

Being gay isn't a disability. Check Mate.

[@supamaorifella195]

Absolutely right. Plus Gay jokes Aren't funny. . . Come on guys :}

[@janedoe3209]

Is this a serious comment? Wow...

[@69gringo69]

Hahaha hahahaha xD good one

[@darceeneal9930]

+Check Mate Really? Fascinating. Tell that to gay people who seem astounded by the fact that you can be both.

[@AndyMJF]

The point is being disabled dosnt shouldnt stop you from being who you are and how others should see you. my sister is disabled in a proud gay relationship.

[@communitylivinggrimsbylinc4043]

What a great video!

[@deafphilosoph08]

This is great Quick question: are there visual descriptions available for this video?

[@Kali9528]

Hello deafphilosoph08! ODR is working on visual descriptions. Those should be ready by next week. We apologize for the delay but hope you still enjoy the video.

[@user-do8jz6mz4x]

i’m so sick with my mom treating me like i’m to stupid to do adult things i feel so hurt that my mom gives my brothers adult privileges and not me the same privileges

[@pauldpd3272]

now days people behave very akward towards disability they comments we are burden on earth . some time feels like its a curse.

[@beccawallercounselorintrai8250]

Paul, no one is perfect, not even the "abled". Don't let them make you feel like you're less, everyone has something special that they can contribute to the world. I don't know what yours is, but maybe it teaching people about sensitivity! Maybe it's teaching those ignorant people that you are a person just like them, the only difference is, you're educated about disabilities and they aren't.

[@chickenlurkinyungchihuahua]

1:42 - HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@GGarduchi]

All I can say is.... I was taught to be respectful to everyone, I hold doors open for both men and women. I will open the next doors as well, and let you go in front of me in line if need be, it was how I was raised, this b.s. of don't open/hold the door for me unless you ask.....yeah, I'm showing respect. I was outside a home improvement store one day with my wife, an older lady was struggling loading landscape bricks in her car, we stopped and I offered to help, her response, she didn't need help from a man. Held the door for a college girl in a wheelchair one day, she cussed me out Going in a bank one day, a lady rushes through the parking lot to "beat" me to the door, I got there first, got the first set of doors for her, she rushed to the second and pulled it closed behind her, even though I was still there and coming in obviously, so I guess she hated men too? Men don't have an issue with you helping them or holding a door, all my bad interactions have been with women, maybe it's just my male chauvinistic pig coming out

[@miteamnutrition1]

Well done and thank you. Will share :)

[@aidandence5928]

Wait this was amazing

[@rev.evelynwmorrisonmba8537]

good tool to teach awareness

[@larrykav]

God in our life 🙂 Peace & Life Everlasting with Jesus ❤️ Pray for guidance and wait Patiently ❤️

[@marisathewanderer9320]

1:20 so relatable