15 things not to say to a person with a disability

Don't judge until you have walked many roads in my shoes, nor compare yourself to another person, this is a life living with a disability. Living with a disability can become quite stressful on a day in and day out basis. And not many people will ever get to understand your situation or mine. But I bet you have heard these words once or twice before; when it comes to explaining an issue, It happens to me too. People with disabilities are always faced with stereotypes from social groups or families. Today, some people in this world have become frozen when it comes to helping people with disabilities, or better yet challenging like it is a game. And the other part of the world has given respect towards people with disabilities. Katrina Smith has lived with her disability for forty-something years, and as the years have progressed medical conditions after medical conditions came along too. And you wouldn't even guess that she lives with one until she opens her mouth, Learning disability in Math and English. Let's make that in communication--her English skills have gotten a lot better. But, she still finds her battle with speaking. Why at times she feels it's better to keep things tightly sealed--no one won't understand or better yet let's get on the Disability bus. Back then they called it the special bus due to the fact, students with disabilities rode to school and back on that bus. some of the buses were big and some were small. non-disabled people would literally crack a joke or two about the yellow and black small and large bus. Let alone students with disabilities became chess piece's more so pawns of jokes ( being made fun of.) And you would figure that would top the icing on the cake, it doesn't stop there, every person with a disability could share their story here with us. This article will cover 15 things not to say to a person with a disability 1. you're too young and pretty to live with a disability Words of encouragement: A person who is young and pretty can live with a disability. Stop with the label's 2. You don't look disabled to me being a person with a disability doesn't remove my ability in being a human-being 3. speaking loudly or slowly to a person in a wheelchair Words of encouragement: A person who is in a wheelchair can hear you clearly, there's no need for high and low tones in talking unless they ask you to speak up some more. 4. Baby talking Talking to a person who lives with a disability like a baby irritates them. 5. Don't ask Words of encouragement: Some people prefer you to not ask what their disability is. if they want you to know they will share it with you. 6. Don't help without asking Words of encouragement: helping a person before asking is assuming they need help, ask them before helping because it becomes irritating when jumping into helping. 7. The only disability is a bad attitude Words of encouragement: Telling someone who is disabled this is like, telling them that they have done something wrong and now they're cursed with a disability. 8. My family or friend lives with a disability to Words of encouragement: living with a disability is not a competition. 9. Apologize for  A person who is disabled doesn't need you to apologize to them...having a disability isn't a bad thing. 10. You're an inspiration Words of encouragement: being disabled is not an inspiration to many who live with a disability. 11. Rushing ahead/ or cutting in front of them Words of encouragement: patience is always the key. 12. Stop being lazy Words of encouragement: A person living with a disability isn't lazy, they need time to relax because they get tired easily. 13. You're retarded Words of encouragement: People living with a disability are very smart. Never underestimate them because of their appearance. 14. Disabled Person or Person with a disability Words of encouragement: We're a person first. 15. You should be grateful to have a caregiver having a caregiver is just like having a family member or a friend with us. And there is no difference with having a person with us. Picture: The Host of Living With Disabilities