It's unfortunate that despite progress in certain areas, there are still outdated perceptions and prejudices towards disability in society. Rose Ayling-Ellis' documentary sheds light on this issue and shows that more needs to be done to change these perceptions.
Having Parental support
Having parental support can make a significant difference in one's upbringing and confidence. It's inspiring to see how Rose Ayling-Ellis was encouraged to embrace her deafness and be confident in herself. However, not everyone has that same level of support and may sometimes have to work on their own, to find happiness, success and confidence.
Disabilities are unique to each individual, and it's important to recognize that no two people's disabilities are the same. Each person's experience and needs are different, so it's crucial to avoid generalising or making assumptions about individuals with disabilities.
Having a platform with a disability helps amplify one's voice
Having a platform, like Rose Ayling-Ellis as a celebrity, can amplify one's voice and bring attention to important issues. However, not everyone has the same level of visibility or reach. It's important for everyone, regardless of their platform, to have their voices heard and for society to provide a platform for individuals with disabilities, to share their experiences and perspectives.
Rose Ayling-Ellis' documentary highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the deaf community and the need for society to continue working towards greater inclusivity and understanding of disabilities.
Disabilities need a platform
Rose Ayling-Ellis has a platform, who catapulted to stardom through 'Strictly' as a celebrity, is permanently in the public gaze. I love that she's got a voice and a platform. Disabilities need a platform.
Disability is not a weakness
Disability is not a weakness. It's important society understands that disability is not a weakness. In fact, many people with disabilities are incredibly strong, resilient and capable.
You can learn a lot from people with disabilities
People with disabilities face daily challenges that many non-disabled people cannot imagine and yet they persevere. They have so much to offer society. Every individual has unique strengths, talents and perspectives that can contribute positively to the world. Disability should not be seen as a barrier to success or achievement.
Being around people with disabilities is an opportunity to learn from their experiences
Instead, it should be seen as an opportunity to learn from one another and build a more inclusive and accepting community. Let's listen to people with disabilities and learn from their experiences. Let's work together to create a world where disability is not seen as a burden, but as a beautiful and valuable part of human diversity.
Yes, I would have managed better with supportive parents also. I often wonder how differently things could have been. I didn't have a voice. It's taken a long time to get used to the fact that it's okay to have one.
I would like to be able to speak out for those who can't always speak up for themselves and to make a difference.
Thanks Randy. Yes, having supportive parents as Rose Ayling-Ellis has shown with her disability, makes a marked difference to our ability to be able to manage and feel good about ourself.
Even with a blog, I'm struggling when 'real life' gets in the way with a disability. Times have certainly change. I may make it look easy, but you'd (not you personally) be wrong to judge on what you see.
No one can know what we go through and how easy it is to judge. Instead we should support. The world needs more support. It's desperate.
I also watched her documentary too. Like you, Rose is also an inspiration. She is incredible and of course she is right the hearing world is discriminatory.
We live in an able bodied world where anyone with difference is prejudiced. Rose showed how supportive and positive parenting makes such a difference.
She is fortunate to have amazing parents. Not many of us do, but all of us can support each other.
Thanks. Yes, with a physical and mental disability, I have been ignored and have met with prejudice over the years.
Even worse when you don't know what someone deals with. Although Rose hasn't been ignored for the most part, she's had the support growing up.
I agree the hearing community facilities could be better. They shouldn't have to fight for what they need, or require.
Politicians should want to do and be better, to set provisions in place so that the money is there for councils to do their job. Disability needs to be normalised.
We also shouldn't have to plead and beg for things to happen. Over the years, I've had to push myself out there, to be heard.
Rose is lucky, she's in the public gaze. I go back to that, because it really does make a difference. People will sit up and listen and in doing so she can make a difference.