Imagine I am a person who has just come down with an
Infectious disease that had attacked by spinal cord, and I’m
unable t o walk. I need assistance with bathing, clothing myself
and preparing my meals. These are just a few of the necessities
needed to live comfortably within our society.
My first support staff would include family members such as my husband, and children. additional support would include, physical therapist, doctors, minister and church family, co-workers and administrators and ADA which is the disabilities act that protects people who have a disability from being discriminated against in the work place. If further states “that people with disabilities are entitled to equal rights in employment, state and local public services, public accommodations” (Chandler, 1994).
I chose family first, because they are the ones who will have direct contact with me on a daily basis, and will provide most of my physical support. They will be cooking for me, bathing me, and helping me to dress. They will also be encouraging me to continue and strive
For independence and providing the necessary support that is needed.
The therapist will be providing therapy, trying to help me gain strength
to my back and other body parts. Family members are also the ones who
transport me to the doctor and work place.
The therapist and doctors are there providing medical support and care.
The minister is there to provide spiritual support and encouragement.
He is there to keep me grounded in the word and doctrine and is
Accompanied by church members who also provide emotional support,
and offer their services in any way. My coworkers are there to
Assistance and support my endeavors in the workplace.
As I consider the impact that my support staff would have on my life, I
Believe that my life’s situations may become more complex, and stressful
In my support staff were removed, but I truly believe that someone else will
Be placed into my life to be of assistance to me. The whole idea is to help
Me become self sufficient in my living conditions. It may cause me to
Apply for home health care through an agency, but I believe I will try
To continue to survive and live from home as long as I possibly could
on my own.
Theresa,
ReplyDeleteI too believe that family is our biggest support system. I have had to lean on my family manytimes in my life and I have had them lean on me. They are the people that I know will always be there for me, and accept me for who I am. I did like that you put the therapist and doctors in you support system. I had not thought about how important they would be if I was to be hurt, but you are right. Their support would be different than the family's but still very important.
Rhonda
Theresa,
ReplyDeleteIt is frightening to think of having to depend on others to do everything from eating to bathing, but that is the reality for some people. It is comforting to know that you would have people to take care of you if a situation like that arises. Some people have no family members to support them. I am grateful that I have supportive people in my life that would assist me if I needed them.
Krista
Theresa,
ReplyDeleteYou really put things into perspective regarding what it would be like to have a physical disability such as the one you described. It makes me very thankful for my health and well-being. Many people tend to take these things for granted. However, it is certainly a reality for many people. I think it is good to try to put yourself in someone else's shoes in order to stay humble and help others. Thanks for sharing!