Ableism & Hidden Disability : Disability & Society Explained

There are also hidden/invisible disabilities which are physical, which I think isn’t mentioned enough. My under-active thyroid gland has always caused physical issues, problems with balance, co-ordination and stamina, especially when I was a child, but I think this gets overlooked too much. It is especially hard to be bad at physical stuff when you don’t outwardly look disabled - too much expectation of achievement in PE, for example, and then people implying you’re messing around or not trying hard enough when you genuinely can’t do what’s being asked of you despite your best efforts!

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Your video production is brilliant. Your commentary is brilliant and certainly not hostile. Your observations describe my long life. I trust few these days.

Agreed

Always appreciate your work.

Yeah. I have scoliosis and a colostomy bag. Constantly called weird etc. Sick of it. It's tough. But I am now more detrmibed than ever to fighr back and not be a victim

See no evil hear no evil is a great comedy film about people's propensity to hide their disability

The ironic part is, that all of those people that consider disabled people a burden, will become disabled someday. Maybe through illness, or just old age. It’s one of the communities that basically everybody joins at some point in their life.

This! So much this! 💜

Great note to end the video on

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The people I've found who tend to use terms like "spongers" and who show a contempt for those who are on government benefits and who don't work, have been the very same people who bully them out of the workplace to begin with.

Pretty much perfect production IMO, jus sorry that you has to broach this-subject ..

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Hello I too have Autism with Sensory Processing Disorder and you are spot on. I have been told by many things like you don't look autistic or isn't everyone a little autistic or why don't you do something normal when a stranger reaches out for a hug and I do not want to be touched but am told I was wrong for not receiving the strangers hug. Sadly this kind of stuff happens to many other autistic people I know as well. I think a majority of us just want to get treated like everybody else just that we might need some accommodation to not be treated like a second class citizen. Your work is great thank you.

also, if you have an invisible disability, colleagues get jealous of your accommedations and don't take the fact that you need them seriously, which can lead to bullying and people trying to get you in trouble because they see you as getting "special treatment".

How about schizoaffective disorder and arthritis and being in ones 60s. Part of it is hidden.

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Thank you

Thank you very, very much for this.

Recently had a stroke which affected sight and movement. This is combined with lifelong dyspraxia. Amazed how many people give me the evils for sitting in 'wrong' seat

If you mention that you have a "hidden disability" like autism, people will sometimes accuse you of seeking attention.

im currently awaiting a diagnosis , as a bullied child , growing into n adult , i can never sit and watch bullying , and i always stand by those classed as the little man , they are only littleman because they dont fit in to socioeties normal scene ,i like your finnishing statement and the answer is no , never

I have sn invisible condition, Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic condition, and I've faced hate, prejudice, abuse, etc. from ignorant, prejucided, hatefulled a-holes in society, work, and other places.

I've heard so much BS from ignorant people who deny hidden/invisible disabilities/conditions, with the most common being "hidden/invisible disabilities do not exist".

There is so much hate, prejudice, incitement, etc. against disabled people, especially when the condition is invisible, worsened by politicians and MSM. Such lies/smears are spread by politicians and MSM, such as the "scounger", "faker", "burden", etc. narratives to turn society against disabled people, with cops being equally or sometimes more hostile towards disabled people.

70% of all disabilities are invisible. Anyway can become disabled at any point.

Personally, I faced so much abuse from prejudiced ignorant vile a-holes in society to the point it became background noise.

They affect innocent people like myself who have a hidden disability whose employers made every job so intolerable for me that i had no choice but to leave.

Wow a video about hidden disabilities and mine doesnt even get mentioned. I think its safe to say my disibility has transferred from the hidden disability category to straight up unacknowledged. I received lots of ableism in my life so far. Most of which from my own family.

I wanted to watch this but I couldn’t because of that crazy background. I have an invisible disability that makes me sensitive to visual motion so you may want to omit that ❤

I have spine injuries im new to this disabled thing at times im scared to use mart carts or my cane i feel like a burden

I came to this video for more understanding of “ableism “. I first heard this term in the 90s but now it’s more prevalent and it used more by younger people. Basically “ableism” can be summarized by saying “prejudice and discrimination towards disabled people”. Which is very wrong rather its face to face to behind a computer.

Here’s the thing, it’s wrong to be prejudice or discriminate against anyone in general. Disabled, race, religion, sex orientation, or age.

Here’s my issue, when people use their disability as an excuse for sympathy. Victimhood or pity. Doesn’t matter who you are, it’s pathetic.

Im a 44 year old man with a bad back and busted knees after years of football and working in EMS. Sure I can’t lift, stand or walk long periods of time, does that make me disable? Yes But never used it as an excuse for not doing something. I can get hit by a car today and become blind and paralyzed…I still have a family to feed and a kid to raise. A disability check ain’t going to cut it, so I’ll still find work as my hands, ears, and ability to talk is all still functional.

I don’t speak in a condescending tone but being disabled is a perspective view. Many people who are disabled don’t see themselves as disabled. Different but everyone is different.

I never past a school grade and went to 3rd year hight ,was never diagnosed as being dyslectic I believed that I was simply dumb, school was my most difficult time of life.l have been self-employed for more than 45 years ,love my working life. I have server rheumatoid arthritis sever osteoarthritis, and asbestosis.only just started working with a walking stick .
I don't care what people say and I don't have time for it , I've done the best i can do , i still consider I've had almost fortunate life I have the best family from a early age my goal was to know what happiness is and to strive for it

Ooof! Thank you for this! Incredibly powerful! I have numerous "hidden" disabilities that have impacted every aspect of my life since birth. I've experienced nearly everything you mentioned here (including being called multiple slurs, even "sponge," within the past week alone). I wiped a tear away multiple times watching this!

Unfortunately, in the U.S., there is a lot of discrimination and judgement against people with visible and invisible disabilities, particularly in the workforce. I know of cases of people who tried to be employed through governmental agencies and some of their employees, particularly female employees, were not always helpful in many cases. Au contraire, they can be prejudicial and treat people with disabilities as inferior. They are not there to truly help, just have a job and be paid.

You have the most amazing voice. You sound so much like that animal documentary guy

I'm not ableist and never will be. I hate ableism (Even the conception of it)
Neurodiversity is not a problem