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“We are
actually
just like
everybody
else, we just
have body or brain part(s)
that don’t function as that
of the majority.”
“I wish more people
understood that
disabilities can be invisible,
and that any chronic
condition (both physical and
mental) that prevents someone from
living a normal life or achieving their
100 per cent can be a disability.”
— FA R i DA B E DW E i
—J i AO J i AO L i
W H AT D O YO U Wi S H P E O P L E U N D E RSTO O D
A B O U T N E U R O D i V E RS E P E O P L E O R P E O P L E Wi T H
D i SA B i L i T i E S O R C H R O N i C i L L N E SS E S?
“Not all disabilities and illnesses are static or visible. I have
a chronic illness which means sometimes I need to use a
walking stick to help with my balance and fatigue, but
other times I can walk around without it. A lot of people
assume that I’m ‘all better’ if they see me without it, when I
have a permanent illness that has different support needs depending
on how unwell I am and what activities I am doing. I also think it’s
important to ask people what they need instead of assuming for them.
My walking stick is a mobility aid which enables me to keep doing
activities that might be too difficult without it. It’s best to not assume
how my illness restricts my activities, and to politely ask instead.”
— K i OWA S C OT T- H U R L E Y
“That difference is not
a deficit. Neurodiverse
people often bring unique
strengths, perspectives,
and creativity. Given the right
support, they can thrive.”
— C AT H Y F O L E Y
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“We are humans,
just like everyone
else! We don’t
need to be idolised
nor victimised.”
—SUSANNA CRAMB
