Do not be afraid. The disability is not communicable
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We are living in a period in which humanity has been hit by Covid19, a contagious virus that has changed and limited our lives in all aspects, aggravating even more the psychological, moral and economic burdens that were already present in our society.
Even when this virus did not exist, the disability had always been put aside, as something to be removed because it aroused fear; it represents the frailties that not everyone is willing to accept.
It was even thought to be a contagious disease, a harbinger of bad luck, shame, embarrassment. It is for this reason that when we still meet a person with disabilities today we ask ourselves many questions: who is this person? why is this so? How does he speak? How come it moves like this? Why does he use a wheelchair or does he have a cane?
All more than legitimate questions for those who meet a disabled person at first glance. I understand that they can arise spontaneously, but for an adult they are not suitable, they are out of place.
These questions can hurt the person as his disability is a condition and should not be considered a contagious disease that does not affect his life and social relationships.
The limit in the person should not even be an excuse to take refuge in an isolated world as it would further strengthen the inability to have an equal value and to establish a dialogue with the world around him.
All existing stereotypes in this area should be broken down, both from a social and architectural point of view. We need to develop an attitude of 'intelligent humility' and not an anticipatory stance.
Finally, it is no longer worthwhile to continue to see disability with the same eyes of the past because from diversity and a healthy approach something new and enriching can be born that improves the world in which we live. A sort of transmission of positive energies that contaminate us and strengthen us with whoever we are allowed to meet on our path!
Sara Vergano
On the cover, Thierno Nourou Sar
Graduated in Philosophy, physically disabled, she is a consultant for a different vision of disability at the Municipality of Asti.
