Developmental disabilities Quote by Donna Kirk
““People with developmental disabilities and mental illness are only handicapped by how much we underestimate them.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Disability Advocacy Forum, 2022
People with disabilities are limited more by others' low expectations than by their own abilities.
In simple terms: Underestimation hinders disabled people.
Key Takeaway
Raise expectations for disabled individuals.
Themes
disability
expectations
empowerment
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- education
- policy making
- community support
Key Concepts
social bias
inclusion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we shift societal expectations?
- What actions raise confidence in disabled people?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-seated biases is challenging.
