According to one of the definitions on dictionary.com disabled means "lack of adequate power, strength, or physical or mental ability; incapacity". Those with disabilities DO have power- they inspire us to live our lives being our true selves and to not let that get in the way of our happiness. They DO have strength- they overcome bullying, they keep going when things get hard, and I'm sure they can lift some weights too. They DO have physical and mental abilities- they are able to play sports and be active, they may have to do the activity in a different way and at their own pace, but they can do it. They are also very smart. Maybe not to the "smartness" standard you would hold them to, but they've all got their talents. Some may be great at memory tasks, while others may be great with numbers. It all depends on the person. Just as becoming a dancer or a dentist depends on the person as well. As we can see this definition does not accurately describe those people we call "disabled", because they are able. "They aren't disabled, they are differently-abled", is a statement that I stand by, and proudly support. They can do the daily activities and tasks that we do, just in their own way and at their own pace. I think that is awesome. They are creative, they find ways of doing things that work best for them, and I find that very motivational. We are more alike than different, and we can understand that when we stop focusing on what society has portrayed of them.
With Love,
Brittney
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