Hello everyone,
I hope all are safe and well during these crazy times. I need everyone to listen up for a second, because I’m here to talk about an important safety issue that is rarely discussed. I’m talking about active shooter situations, and people with disabilities. A discussion occurred this morning between my husband who has multiple disabilities, and his worker who assist him a few times a week. She basically wants to minimize his shopping experience to keep them safe, but she went about it in the most atrocious way. We had a shooting at our local Target just down the street from us, and it is a place my husband and I have visited many times. Thankfully no one was shot, but this brings to mind a very important discussion. So far, I’ve seen nothing talking about active shooters and how people with disabilities and their caregivers can prepare and plan for these situations. If you have a few minutes, I’d like to point you to the following blog post I’ve written, both as a therapeutic writing exercise, but mainly, to share awareness of this issue. How are these caregivers being trained? Why aren’t they approaching these subjects with sensitivity and respect as they should? Please read the blog post at the link below. Keep in mind I’ve also sent it to my local news station. Each and everyone one of us, as members of this society, have a civic duty to make sure equality isn’t just a word in the dictionary. We need to step up and draw awareness to these concerns. Thank you for taking the time to read our story today. Everyone, please be safe. Many blessings.
https://celestialvoice.net/active-shootings-and-people-with-disabilities-the-discussion-that-needs-to-happen-yesterday/