Mountain climbing, for the disabled?

Recently I saw this disabled guy giving a promotion for some type of course or camp for “mountain climbing for the disabled”. It seems it was supposed to be encouraging, but actually he struck he as an idiot, with a serious inferiority complex.

Not because he was disabled, but because over time this was not the first I’ve heard of things such as blind people trying to climb Mt. Everest or people with one leg being encouraged to ski. I honestly can’t make sense of such things, perhaps someone can help me. I mean, when I observe most in the medical profession speaking to the disabled, I never hear them make comments like “you’ll never be able to climb a mountain”, or do things a person may not have even been able to do before being disabled.

I have a friend who is technically a quadriplegic (although he’s more of a paraplegic, seeing he has some use of his hands), before his accident he was a very big strong guy: a college football player and a bouncer at a night club, when I look at him I don’t see any less of a man then when I look at any of my other friends, I have no less respect for him and understand the situation he is in; I don’t treat him like a baby, but when he does need help I know when it’s time to lend a helping hand.

So my question is — why do some disabled think they have to prove something by going out of the way and attempting things that may seem dangerous to even a non-disabled person, what are your thoughts on this and the promotion of such events?

Help with my disabled sister please!?

Hello all, my sister has Spina Bifida and Hydrocephaleus. She is in a wheelchair, paralised from waist down and has moderate learning disabilities. She is 25 but has the mental age and understanding of a 12-15 year old. She has had several spinal operations throughout the years, so cant do really active things. Basically, I think she has come to a point now where she is getting very frustrated and needs to get out. She has no friends and doesnt really know how to act around new people and sometimes gets impatient with her old friends who may call. Because of her age and incontinence, she needs to be catherterised every 3 hours, Im finding it hard to find things for her to do. She likes computers and swimming and sports, but our mum gets too scared to let her do many things and wraps her up in cotton wool etc. Because she isn’t classed as a ” child” anymore, she cant go on summer camps and days out, that most disabled charities organise. Im at my wits end, the guilt is overbearing and
I just can handle the guilt at living my life everyday and having fun and her not being able to. Im going to contact some disabled charities, see if they can help and Im gonna try and get her on a basic computer course at the local college, but was wondering if anyone else could offer any advice. Im having a great life at the moment, Im at uni. go the gym, go out, etc and I think about my sis everytime Im happy and know shes not. I need to find people with simuliar disabilites she can mix with, socialise with, I just want her to enjoy her life as well. Please help. Thanks
Thank you everybody so far, for your kind words and help. I do take her to the park, but I do sometimes get impatient with her and thats part of the guilt too. I live in Harrow, Middlesex in the UK, but its good to hear that there are adult camps as well. Thank you all.

Disabled Vet needs to find grant or funding for a boot camp or military school for a troubled child with ADD?

Taking A Vacation Despite Disability

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If you are disabled, there may be things that you cannot do. However, this does not have to keep you from enjoying yourself, in most cases. You may not get the chance to get out of the house very often, and it might be a good time to travel somewhere for some recreation, and a change of scenery. It is possible to take and enjoy a vacation despite disability issues. However, you may need to take some things into consideration. Here are some helpful tips that can make your special time, more enjoyable.

If you are planning to fly somewhere, it is best to check with the TSA or Travel Security Administration, to see what you can and cannot bring. This way you will not have any surprises, when you get to the airport. Also, you will not have to leave anything behind.

It may be best to book your flight over the phone. Make sure that you inform the airline of any and all of your disabilities. There are laws that provide for people that travel with disabilities, and you have certain rights.

It is always best to allow extra time, when flying. You might wish to add one hour to the recommended time for arriving. You might need extra time for the check in and screening processes.

Try to book flights that are nonstop, if possible. However, this is not always possible, so allow at least one and one half hours layover time. Your plane could be delayed, and you may need extra time to get to your connecting flight.

If you have a wheelchair, you can bring it with you. However, you will need to make special arrangements ahead of time. Also, make sure that your plane has restrooms that are accessible.

If you are planning a visit to an amusement park or public facility, contact them ahead of time. Most places have special arrangements for those with disabilities. In fact, you may be able to request disability guidelines, or download them from their website. This way, you can plan your trip and know what to expect.

Summary

It is possible to have fun on vacation despite disability problems. Plan ahead and make sure that you know what items you can bring with you. Be sure that the airline is aware of any special needs that you have, and try to book nonstop flights. You will need to make special arrangements to bring your own wheelchair. Remember to check into disability guidelines of public places that you intend to visit, also.

How far do “reasonable accommodations” have to go for a disabled worker?

I have a coworker who is in a wheel chair & suffers from chronic pain. The pain/condition causes him to be unreliable at work. Such as, he can’t seem to arrive by the time set by our boss & is always at least 2 hours late, or will sometimes not show up at all and sometimes not even call to say he won’t be in. If he hasn’t made it in to do his work, everyone else in the department has to cover for him. He receives a full time salary, including vacation time, but hasn’t worked more than 3 or 4 days (25 hours a week tops) in the last 2 years. As a coworker who is held responsible for my actions, I feel like it’s almost discriminatory in a way, how the disabled coworker is favored.
What exactly are “reasonable accommodations” beyond making sure he has access to the building, restrooms, equipment, etc? Is it horribly selfish of me to feel like I’m getting treated unfairly?
Please don’t think I’m being mean – I feel really horrible for what he has to suffer through everyday, but I kind of feel like he has a commitment to work a full time job, that he just can’t meet because of his condition & all the other coworkers are suffering for it.

I am a a 20-year-old disabled guy I live with my parents who has a indoor swimming pool. My question is to yo

my parents are away right now on vacation my girlfriend is staying with me my parents won’t be back for a month. The other day my girlfriend asked meif I would be willing to go swimming with her sounds easy right but the catch is she wants me to go swimming in my underwear not a swimsuit. Remember my parents won’t be back for a month what should I do? She is always in her bikini do I pay her back for being so nice to me? A