I enjoyed reading this article. It had a lot of interesting information in it about how to approach disability. It also challenged me to think about my feelings and reactions towards disability. It was good that it did. In this way, I will be better equipped at how to properly respond in certain situations. In the field of social work, this will be a valuable asset. I would recommend the 4D approach to anyone who is uncomfortable with disability. It can help make you feel more at ease with it.
How do you believe your approach to disability may vary from situation to situation?
I believe my approach to disability will vary depending upon the relevance of the situation. …show more content…
Why? Which situations are less comfortable for you? Explain.
Honestly, I have been around different disabilities my whole life. I have family and friends who are disabled, and I have worked in many nursing homes where it was common to see disabilities. In the beginning, some situations caused me to feel uncomfortable, but now not so much. Even though I do not know all the different disabilities, I am comfortable with dealing with people on all levels. This includes situations where I see them briefly, constantly and from time to …show more content…
This may have stemmed from the loud screaming one of the young ladies was doing. I recall the caregiver saying to her, "quiet down, you are making a scene." This did catch the attention of others who were in the food court. Some people were whispering, others tried not to look as if they were very uncomfortable and there were those who flat out stared. Personally, this situation caught me off guard. I remember being concerned for the young lady. I turned to make sure she was okay and once I saw everything was under control I resumed what I was doing.
Doing: What are they saying to the person? How often is the disability itself mentioned and in what context? How is assistance offered?
As far as I recall the disability was not brought up. The two caregivers both offered assistance by asking the individuals with disabilities did they need or want something. For instance, the male caregiver asked the young man did he need to use the restroom. He said yes, and the caregiver took him. Whereas the female caregiver asked the young women did they want to eat their food.
How are they