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Old 09-03-2025, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DeafDeaf View Post

It’s not about giving special treatment—it’s about removing unfair barriers so people with disabilities can access the same opportunities as everyone else.

Let’s clear up a few myths:

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Yes, let's clear up a few myths.

What you are promoting, is special treatment, that extends far beyond "reasonable accommodation".

There is no way to removed every barrier, to every "disability". If you're going use the word "disability", you should first understand the word and you apparently don't.

The word "disability" is defined as: "a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities".

Notice the word "limits". If you have a disability, you have "limitations". The rest of the world is not responsible for addressing your disability ... you are. You are not entitled to special treatment nor is anyone else. You need to make reasonable accommodation for your disability (your choice of words).
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