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fandomsecrets2015-05-02 03:17 pm
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Re: The stupid question thread
(Anonymous) 2015-05-02 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)Re: The stupid question thread
(Anonymous) 2015-05-02 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)Now that you mention it, I can see how that's meant to be sarcastic. It's a little more subtle than other sarcastic bits I've seen online, so it went right over my head. *facepalm*
But yeah, I've read in a few places that it's a really strange situation for Paralympians because of the expectations many people have of the disabled. I was in special ed growing up and surrounded by disabled classmates. I get they need various forms of assistance at different times in their lives, but I also remember not really seeing the wheelchairs or other aids. The nonverbal kids were the biggest mystery to me as a kid, but I know now that they're dealing with circumstances I can barely begin to imagine. On the other hand, Paralympians want something that's pretty universal: recognition of athletic achievement. That's it. No add-ons about achievement in light of their disabilities or anything like that. I think on an individual level people can at least be made aware of that. On a macro level, however, most groups are not there yet and defensive if someone who's not disabled puts forth the notion of treating the disabled with more normalcy than anticipated.
Re: The stupid question thread