Disability, the Truth

Living with a disability has its tough times... but lots of lighter moments too. We interviewed people all over the country to hear their insights; these frank and funny conversations reveal the truth about disability and today we bring you the best moments from that series.
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[@RhayvenBlood]

'Asking for help isn't an act of dependence, but a key to gaining independence' Now...If I could just remember that...

[@lonabarker9527]

RhayvenBlood no

[@FloatAwhile]

I think it's important to point out that this isn't everyone who is disabled's experience. Many of us are very limited. It sucks that people use things like this as an excuse to push many disabled/chronically ill people - especially those with invisible illnesses/disabilities - into doing things they really can't/shouldn't be/don't want to be doing.

[@coolida23511]

Exactly. This documentary pretty much pushes toxic positivity nonsense. Many disabled/chronically ill disabled *ARE* limited and it *IS* a burden. Not everyone has a jolly/happy-go-lucky attitude towards their disability either. People have the right to feel whatever they feel towards their disability.

[@alisha4902]

@@coolida23511 how is this toxic positivity though? all of the documentaries/interviews with disabled people (and i'm disabled myself) always talk about hardships, including this one. toxic positivity my ass. it's not disabled people's fault that able-bodied people can't grasp that having a disability is a personal and nuanced thing. Also, i'd like to point out that it's the mainstream idea that disabled people ARE limited and can't do anything and are miserable and don't accept the disability, so it's completely normal for disabled people who don't want to be pitied to push back this narrative. i'd like to dare you to prove me that majority of able-bodied accept that many disabled people (i'd say most as % having a severe disability is really rare, even mere wheelchair usage is rare) are capable and individuals with their own desires and needs.

[@laineyfabriccio5984]

My aunties friend became blind after a terrific shock but he could cook, clean, make beds and all kinds, you learn to adapt when you become disabled but if you are born disabled life is just like that, you don't need to adapt, you just learn differently

[@Blindmanwalking2]

Shows the paradox which makes abled body people uncomfortable with disabled people: Disabled people have the same goals and dreams as abled body people. They just have to find different ways to achieve them. Excellent video!

[@lauriechmielecki6576]

I have balance issues so I walk with a cane outside and I thank people when they see me struggling and offer help!

[@shelleymagnussen1959]

Great film. I've been trying to tell people, including my relaties, all of my life that I am not interested in people "keeping me weak." When I get an escort at the airport, 85% of the time, they try to force me to ride in their wheelchair. I get, "Well, it's easier for me." More than once, I've said, "So who's working for who here?" Besides, my dog is trained to avoid things like wheelchairs, so I'm not going to make him walk beside it or worse, entrust him temporarily to a total stranger. Some people don't understand what a detriment unwanted help is. Half the time, they don't know what they're doing. this film is a ery well-done portrait of self-respect and why we want to keep it.

[@jayasirigunawardana1581]

please contact looking for job work with disabled people . [e-mail] cell. 0094774807617 thank you . best regards, jayasiri

[@DannyMcKinney79]

I was a special ed student back in my high school years, since (1993-1997) I have Down Syndrome a long with a mental retardation syndrome and it's a lot different. There was too much drama in the situation during my time was cussing, swearing, and being intimidated by accusers. That's how I overcome by the Holy Spirit. It is extravagant to show good effort in the Holy Spirit to get rid of anger, greed, and different types of sinful nature. But we are emotional beings on earth to understand God's word to embrace his holiness through his son Jesus. Nothing will never change.

[@kerenchadwick1848]

Daniel McKinney Amen to you Daniel...Keep going in the Holy Spirit...!!😇😇

[@CloverRose]

I'm a quadriplegic in a wheelchair and I'm helping other people more times than I need help from other people. The only time I ever need help is if I drop something I can't pick up, need help getting something from the top shelf or can't get a door to open my pushing or pulling it. I have a power wheelchair so I'm very independent. If I see someone in a manual wheelchair that looks like they're having trouble pushing I'll ask them if they want a push. There's a guy who lives in the same town as me and he's in a manual chair and I always ask if he wants a push. I get behind the chair and line my feet to the back of their chair. They steer, I push

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching Clover Rose 😊

[@alanroberts7916]

Depression is something that preys on the disabled and sometimes it IS the dissability. I've been on antidepressants for many years now, and still feel the stigma of not only a disability but of mental illness. And financially speaking poverty is all too often the lifelong companion of dissabled. The current politics of greed and nationalism dont help either.

[@donnylincoln5628]

I so enjoyed this.. I have a learning disability and got a lot from these personal stories keep up the great work everybody Thank you

[@toughtoo]

So many beautyful people.

[@jinjarogers1711]

When i see someone is struggling with something I will ask "do you need a hand at all?" i am not asking because they have a disability but because, sometimes, i need a hand to get around myself and i feel i should offer the option to another human who appears to need it right then. No different to holding an umbrella for a mum who has her hands full getting little people into the car. Its not judgement and its not pity, it's simple usefulness. Usually it's greatfully appreciated and sometimes the person is happy to do it themselves. Its all good.

[@ghostlylover99123]

"the truth about disability" is that it isn't always obvious

[@Jenners23]

I think these people definitely have the right attitude and are inspiring to not just others with disabilities, but everyone. However, I don't necessarily see an issue with offering help. I do understand there is a significant difference between an offer and being pushy but simply asking someone if they need help loading their groceries is a positive I would think? I would do the same for anyone if they were older, or a mom or dad with kids in tow. It's just a courtesy in my opinion. That said, if they say "no thank you" and you continue to push its def understandable how that can cross a line.

[@tutashorif67]

such a true video, after seeing this video now i know why people in work suddenly changed their behavior and I have come financial liability..

[@wheelchairdemon2008]

Great video. What amazes me is the talk about having a car. That's the ticket to a job, as far as I can see, but when one becomes disabled and has no income, what choice is there but to go on Social Assistance? With just over $1,000/mth buying a car is out of the question. What about rehab? I'd love to know how you got to do all those cool activities and even meet with another disabled person to chat. These things all cost. I get my accessibility in another city (3 hours away). There I have 3 volunteer jobs and inclusion. Not all cities are like that. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@puppy1dallas]

well your are lucky cuz all i do is good to dialysis three times a week and stay home the rest of the time

[@kewlbns69]

find another city to live in dude. the university of illinois even has a full on para athletics program. at least they used to in the 90s.

[@HanifKhan1]

Great programme and some real insight. Thank you

[@lacause2373]

thanks to you guys for making this videos...!! it's amazing how many people look down on those with disabilities. this videos is such a mind opener...!!

[@andrewtambling1]

this really opend my eyes to the disabled :)

[@toughtoo]

It has taken me so long to get to thst point. Thank you Heavenly fathers.

[@CoachS2]

I love this video. The editing is engaging and fast-paced, the individuals portrayed are likeable, funny, and real. It is a heart-warming and eye-opening account of what it is like to live with a disability, and importantly, what it is like for these individuals to live around people without disabilities.

[@laineyfabriccio5984]

CoachS2 the one thing that I tell people that if you want to have the slightest inclination of what it's like, ask your hospital for the loan of one and spend a week, not a day a week, that way you can notice shopping, working, cooking, cleaning and general life duties, it's an eye opener to what it's like living in a wheelchair

[@valerieannrumpf4151]

I remember a few years ago right before Christmas, I was at Target in the Holyoke mall, in holyoke Massachusetts and as I was coming out of target and in to the mall some guy came up to me and said how inspirational it was that I was out shopping, so I said that I have just as much right to rush around the mall at Christmas time like all the other nuts out there. The expression on his face was priceless.

[@laineyfabriccio5984]

When I go to the supermarket and there is something on the top shelf and I need it, if there is no one there I aim by using another product to get the item, works every time, sometimes i'm a great shot and don't bring down the whole shelf and other times, oh well that mess needs cleaning lol

[@kewlbns69]

so glad to find a video on the internet that didn't turn into a pitty party sob story in 10 seconds flat. :D

[@ashleynave6082]

I actually helped a girl that used a wheelchair and walker because she a humpback that could disable her in a way. I deal with debilitating or near to disabling conditions in a different ways. 4 different kinds of arthritis and chronic inflammation is hereditary in my family. 1. Crippling Arthritis 2. Rheumatoid Arthritis 3. Psoriatic Arthritis- the most fatally dangerous form. 4. Gout. However I already deal with mysterious pain which could psoratic arthritis or it might fibromyalia.

[@markmatthews1569]

ADAPT, OVERCOME and LIVE the BEST YOU CAN

[@saraerstad928]

You all are soooooo cool and know what that want thank you all

[@grayhalf1854]

This channel is awesome

[@palatoraffinato7552]

hello I find that your video is good to make people learn about our problems as disabled people and I just wanted to let you know that I have a youtube channel and I posted my first video ever on the subject of disability

[@Blindmanwalking2]

I agree with other positive comments already made. I think the most important comment thats been made is that able bodied people only see what disabled bodied people cannot do. They usually fail to give disabled body people credit for achieving what they have been able to do. Disabled people often have very good problem solving skills that they use in their personal life which is easily transferred to the employment area for example.

[@maggiefollett636]

Brilliant

[@lauriechmielecki6576]

Same way for me with my granddaughters Alice and Zoe!

[@KiKiQuiQuiKiKi]

“... only if we’re really desperate!”😆😅😂

[@ashleynave6082]

I was once a special education student myself back when was growing up as a child. It's not always very effective especially when they used labelings that fit best for their educational problems or difficulty areas. I was labled mildly mentally retarded for which is now considered outdated. Many years later I now take a stimulate for ADHD/ADD. I do feel empathy for those in wheelchairs and with very severe-profound disabilities. Today I refer to using a much updated labeling now called Borderline-Mild General Learning Disability or General Intellectual Disability rather than old outdated references with all respective viewpoints because many old labelings are offensive or inappropriately used.

[@helenmcafee9929]

Ashley Nave n

[@gc8024]

Ashley Nave yea i dont like that labeled.

[@artisticafflair408]

Recent episodes show how he makes women feel good with physical disabilities, and how you never see them in magezines or on billboards or general posters, what if you have a mental difficulty? Most people are ignorant to them too, however because we can't see it it's not there... What if we were to put posters up showing mental difficulty such as ADHD, or dyspraxia? How could you portray that with out making it look like a piss take? We take people in wheelchairs seriously, so why are things like dyspraxia uncommon to people? When I tell people I'm dyspraxic They look at me like I'm an alien... Subjects like this also need to be portrayed

[@thetalker.7304]

me problem is when it is many people in a room i can,t close me ears i hear evreything

[@user-do8jz6mz4x]

well my mom thinks i can’t do things a normal person can do because i have terrests syndrome and adhd she treats me way differently then my brothers

[@life-gs7zr]

How are they all and do any of them have social media

[@alvaroalas2450]

it's good to be independent but there is nothing wrong with asking for help

[@kewlbns69]

but everything wrong with it being forced upon you.

[@maevegalvin6465]

Do people with disabilities bring business benefits?See here: The Ability Factor: Employing people with disabilities makes good business sense

[@saraerstad928]

Wear are at I want to get in with you all I am interested in your group

[@wheelblack35]

These are repeats. When will the last episode becon

[@philsaspiezone]

Most disabilities are invisible or camouflaged only a minority of disabled people have an apparent disability such as being in a wheelchair, using a cane, walker service animal etc or some kind of visible kind of syndrome for example Down's syndrome. So saying that 'you don't look disabled is an excuse to be a total arsehole. Even mental acceleration can be seen as a developmental disability under the social model of disability. Especially if a person who suffers from it is hated for it and deliberately isolated.

[@sashawhite7491]

Some people to ask if somebody with a disability like myself need help and to know the truth about someone's disability The Onion the only way you really know is to not be afraid to ask and if we do need help the kind of way to ask is this way can I help you? Then if we need help we will let you know how you can help us I also have a disability I have two disabilities actually cerebral palsy and attention deficit disorder opposition disorder

[@amyclarke41]

Just talk to anyone disabillity or not

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching amy!

[@linolium4814]

1:29 WHAT IS THIS IN THE RIGHT CORNER

[@mete6291]

Last Young Renegade its used to look in ppls ears lol

[@kingjeremysircornwell7847]

why I'm disabled. dirty blanket, dog, pagan, cholera, polio. get vaccinated if you live\work with animals\dog. it is the law

[@AYKay-yb6zs]

I had a massive stroke in 2008. Basically, I went mute and couldn't use my right-side body (leg, torso, arm and fingers). I began a temporary disability person. I was called a cripple, a drunk, a moron to my FACE. The nurses and the medical clerks ignored me. "Where are your carekeeper?" I typed in,to my smartphone, "ME!"