Stop prejudices towards disabilities
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The document discusses prejudices towards people with disabilities. It provides statistics showing high rates of bullying and social isolation experienced by people with disabilities. Specifically, over 90% of people with disabilities report being physically hurt or bullied in some way. The document argues that people with disabilities are not fully accepted socially due to assumptions of lower self-esteem and social skills by bullies. It notes the negative impacts this has and discusses solutions like enacting anti-discrimination laws, promoting social awareness, and creating social clubs specifically for people with disabilities.
Stop prejudices towards disabilities
- 1. STOP PREJUDICES TOWARDS DISABILITIES BY: MATTHEW HEMINGWAY
- 2. IMAGINE THIS They think Hes stupid! Hes afraid to say hello!
- 3. STATISTICS FROM THE GUARDIAN 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% physically bullied bullied bullying did scared to hurt more than every year not stop go out one year
- 4. MORE STATISTICS 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% stayed away from cried as a result of hid in their rooms as a places they were being bullied result being taunted
- 5. WHY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED SOCIALLY? Bullies think they have lower self esteem As well as poorer social skills Not many people to stand up for them since some feel they cannot stand up for themselves.
- 7. THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Congress says companies are not to discriminate against them. People with disabilities have a chance too!
- 8. OTHER SOLUTIONS We should be more aware of who we come into contact with. These kids are acutally just as smart Let them in ! Say hello! Every once in a while
- 9. SOCIAL CLUBS FOR DISABILITIES