DISABILITIES IN SOCIETY`

Jeremy Daniel Szost&

Tony Marino Simonelli

Disability…

a physical or mental handicap, especially one that prevents a person from living a full, normal life or from holding a gainful job.

Definition anything that disables or puts one at a

disadvantage: Ex: lack of adequate power, strength, or

physical or mental ability; incapacity.

Common Stereotypes against Disabled People

Clowns vulnerable, weak comic relief, laughable appearance funny voices, the butt of jokes Non sexual just can’t learn Less Capable

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The Number Of US Citizens On Disability Is Now Larger Than The Population Of Greece

The total number of people in the United States now receiving federal disability benefits hit a record 10,962,532 million in April, which exceeds the 10,815,197 people who live in the nation of Greece.

82% of children with learning disabilities are bullied and 79% are scared to go out because they are frightened they might be bullied.

What can YOU do?!

Lend a Helping Hand Help out and show Kindness when no oneElse will! Treat them the wayYou would want to be Treated. They are just Like everyone else.

STAND UP FOR THEM

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Learn their story

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Make an effort to include them

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Write to our leaders to make a change helping the disabled

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Educate yourself on disabilities

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Educate others on disabilities

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Make others aware

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Works Cited Durden, Tyler. "The Number Of US

Citizens On Disability Is Now Larger Than The Population Of Greece." Zero Hedge. N.p., 9 May 2013. Web. 29 May 2013.

Lipsett, Anthea. "Eight of out 10 disabled children bullied, report finds." the

guardian . N.p., 18 June 2007. Web. 29 May 2013.