barriers& prejudices - Epilepsy Message Board

jolly67 · 01-09-2007, 01:13 PM

i am doing some research on epilespy can anyone tell me of the barriers and prejudices of people who suffer from epilespy when accessing the community

Travis from MN · 01-09-2007, 09:43 PM

I have not noticed a problem with the community. School I had to fight a little for to obtain the needs I required and to force the school to obtain the funds from the government to meet these needs.

There is however a generational gap in how people look at disabilities. The previous generation (before mine) and those eariler would close their eyes and pretend the handicaps didn't exist. Meaning out of sight out of mind, it isn't there. I saw that on both sides of the family, but more on one side. Interesting to see that.

Todays families, and Generation X and beyond will face disabilities head on and not ignore them. That is a good factor I have noticed. It must also be how one is brought up.

But as for stores, food establishments, and so on, I have had no problems. One I frequent even knows NOT to call emergency care unless I am bleeding or broke a bone after a seizure, and for that I am thankful.

--Travis

jerrytom · 01-09-2007, 11:01 PM

I refused to apply for any disability while I was diagnosed with only diabetes and epilepsy, even though my epilepsy was uncontrolled. I went through many jobs because they just didn't care to have somebody with a problem around. I went and asked one owner of one shop why I was fired, on my dismissal slip it said it was because of time missed. I know it wasn't that because my ex and I would give the foreman a ride to work every night. When I was in his office he just said that I knew why. I finally applied for disability after loosing my leg from 38 years of diabetes, no more falling over on the concrete floors.

jolly67 · 01-10-2007, 06:36 AM

Thank-you Your/e Help Is Most Appreciated.