Goodlyhrt:
Sometimes I feel like I am like the only disabled member of this forum. But I know that I am not the only one here, maybe because I am more outspoken.

But I would love to meet my comrades in this forum. If we can agree, we can organize a meet and greet at a physical location. I am in Lagos AJ.

So..

sunnymighty:


Following

Goodlyhrt:
Sometimes I feel like I am like the only disabled member of this forum. But I know that I am not the only one here, maybe because I am more outspoken.

But I would love to meet my comrades in this forum. If we can agree, we can organize a meet and greet at a physical location. I am in Lagos AJ.

So..

Kingkum:

Good, what type of disability do you have? i'm deaf



HAPPY SUNDAY

Goodlyhrt:
Nice to meet you sir.. I am deformed on my right leg

Kingkum:

Oh! is good that you have accepted your condition. your disability is mild though. hope you are not facing many handicapping like the deaf or blind? is good to meet you here and i hope many people like us should join the thread soon to make it lively

Goodlyhrt:
You are welcomed sir. Hope you are in good health

Divoc19:
Great. Thank you so much for remembering the disables on this forum.

Kingkum:
@ TotalRunter

You are right but your second and last statement MAY be wrong.

First, it's true that disability varies and it is very difficult to find two individuals with the same characteristics concerning their disability but still, there is every need for one to identify with a particular group to enable him know more about him/herself and also share survival strategies or learn from others about the numerous ways of survival as a disabled person.

Secondly, i think the op did not create a hookup thread for disabled people, rather he created the thread for to be used as a point of interaction for the disabled, also, it can be a medium for educating or information sharing or news in the disability world(i.e jobs or scholarship etc)

TotalRunter:


Oh okay thanks for the correction. The life of a disabled is unspeakable but it's okay life isn't permanent so forgive me if i sounded out of despair

Kingkum:

You are wlc bro, and you did no wrong to ask for forgiveness.

i wish you a very happy sunday sir

tayo60:
There's ability in disability.

Kingkum:

Are you also disabled?

Goodlyhrt:
Hello sir! How are you doing?

VictorUSA:
That's nice...Am I welcome.

Divoc19:
No am not disabled.
But I always appreciate the courage disabled people have to go about their daily activities and the intimidations some of them get from abled people.
This life no balance.

sunnymighty:


I am good sir, I work with the disabled and ready to provide information that can be of great benefit to you and others on this thread, I hope you are all aware of NCPWD?

Kingkum:

You are kind hearted ma, the descrimination is real but we are also ABLE to deal with life difficulties like our normal counterparts. God bless you real good for thinking good about the disability community.

Persephone1:
Disability is a thing of the mind. You may be physically challenged but not disabled. The fact that you open your eyes every morning and enjoy what nature has to offer is an evidence that you are strong. Many had given up on themselves, even able men commit crimes and suicide but you in your challenges see the brighter side of life, remain hopeful and continue to live each passing day shows how strong and able you are. Good job Op and others who have been active on this thread.

Honestly I love this thread already. I'm definitely following.

Kingkum:
Welcome sir

Kingkum:

Disability is real and not a mind thing like many motivational speakers use to put it. i can argue this with a professor cos i was previlage to be in the normal world and now the disability world so i'm talking from experience. always remember that impairment is different from disability. it's not easy in this world abeg

Persephone1:
That one is physically challenged does not make one disabled. Inability to do perform a specific task does not mean the person will not be able to function in other areas. That's the whole point concerning disability being a thing of the mind. Nicholas James Vujicic didn't see his challenges as being disabled.

BTW I'm not a motivational speaker, I'm a realist.

Kingkum:

Thanks for this sir, i appreciate your concern and promise to be giving us updates here. may God bless you.

Personally i don't like joining such association cos humans are wicked, i can give many instances where the so called normal people gather disabled individuals for their interest, i mean, all the benefits realized are channeled towards their life rather than giving even little to the disabled people. Also, there are instances where some of our disabled members feels that they are more educated, have connection or rich who uses such association for their financial gains. that is why i don't use to identify with any association.

BTW, i'm not the op, i think i am talking too much already. l

Kingkum:

Why not use a nigerian in your example? developed countries have intervention measures and programs that are readily available for such individuals to develop their potentials to some great extent but that is not the case in nigeria. here immediately disability sets in as a result of your impairment, you are oyo and will equally face more than descrimination. i'm not trying to argue with you but i don't like a situation where a normal human will sit comfortably and start saying things about happenings in the disability world that he don't know or only read in books.

sunnymighty:


You have spoken well, I know such happens but you know we have different clusters, ever attended any program organised by LASODA?