I Think The Worst Thing About Abled People Is That Even If You Explain Your Perspective As A Disabled

i think the worst thing about abled people is that even if you explain your perspective as a disabled person, dismantle common ableist narratives, correct misinformation and do all that work. they're still liable to backslide at any point. "but it's inevitable that most people are going to think or say [ableist thing]." their constant exposure to ableism isn't mitigated by having a disabled person to give a fuck about because they're ultimately not affected themselves. and it's hard being the only one in the room aware of the constant, relentless barrage of ableism that exists as a backdrop for our society. so they want to justify it to you. "yes i know this hurts you but you have to admit most people aren't going to accommodate this". they want you, the disabled person, to absolve them of whatever common ableist thing they want to do. maybe it's saying the r slur or being dismissive about someone masking when sick. maybe it's about benefits and what they really think about it. whatever it is, they're always so unreliable. all the effort you put in to change their mind can be undone that quickly it's like why did you even bother to pretend to care in the first place

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I genuinely hate when people start harping on slow walkers.

Sometimes, there’s a reason we’re walking slow. Some of us have cerebral palsy, some of us have chronic pain, some of us are walking slow so you don’t notice our gait ataxia.

SOME OF US ARE DISABLED AND ARE PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO WALK ANY FASTER.

Whatever the reason, taking 5 more seconds to wait for the person to get to where they’re going is not going to kill you. Chill out, suck it up, and learn to not be so impatient.

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