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Women with Disabilities
Guest Author - Jessica Steinmetz

In honor of woman’s history, I decided to write about common stereotypes women with disabilities hear each day. I am still amazed when I hear the same stereotypes said repeatedly about women with disabilities. It’s the year 2005 and several people are still unaware of women´s capabilities. Despite mild to severe impairments, women live very active and normal lives.

Women with disabilities have careers. Colleges and universities are more accessible so it’s a lot easier to obtain an education. There are women who are teachers, counselors, writers, saleswomen, doctors, lawyers, and the list continues. Although it’s true that women with disabilities are likely to face discrimination getting a job, many persevere to meet their goals.

Several mothers have disabilities. Most disabilities allow a woman to give birth. We still have all the same body parts as any non-disabled women. However, if a woman can’t physically have children, they can adopt. Disabilities don’t have to interfere with parenting skills and the ability to love a child.

Women with disabilities also have relationships and marry. We are attractive, trendy, intelligent women. Men can and do fall in love with us and some of us get married. Often times the disability is second place in the relationship.

Having a disability also doesn’t mean we’re dependent on our families. Independent living is obtained through personal care services and independent living communities. Many disabilities don’t require physical assistance.

Why do people underestimate a woman who has a disability? I think it’s because people are intimidated at what they don’t understand. Believing in a stereotype might be easier than learning something new. Disability awareness is needed still in our schools, jobs, and communities.

Please remember that the next time you see a woman with a disability, don’t believe in stereotypes. Get to know the person because there is a lot more to a woman than her disability.

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