b) Read the statements and decide whether they are T (= true) or F (= false). T F 1. People who have difficulty seeing have a “disability”. 2. People with different abilities sometimes do things differently. 3. We should always help people with special needs. 4. There are laws to make sure that people with special needs are not treated unfairly. 5. People with special needs can’t get a job. 6. People with different abilities must ask their parents for every decision. c) Study the situations below. Why are the people with different abilities discriminated against? What could they do about it? 1. Jacob has difficulty seeing. His parents think they have to take all decisions for him. They worry that Jacob might get hurt or that someone may treat him unfairly. 2. Mia is in a wheelchair. Her brother thinks that Mia can’t do anything for herself. So he helps her wherever he can, but this is really annoying for Mia. 3. Amelia has difficulty hearing. Her teacher never asks her any questions and always tells her to draw while everyone else is solving maths problems. 4. Logan’s right leg is shorter than his left one. So he has difficulty walking. A group of boys of Logan’s school always teases and bullies Logan and makes fun of the way he walks. Jacob is discriminated against in that he is not allowed to take decisions for himself. He should talk to his parents and tell them that he wants to decide things for himself. 5 10 15 20 25 30 Reading: Teens with different abilities a) Read the article below. 3 Do you know someone who uses a wheelchair, wears glasses or has difficulty hearing? Often, it is said that such people have a “disability”. Other people say it’s better to say that these people have “different abilities”. People with different abilities can do most things that anyone else can do. They are not stupid or unable to do all the things you can do. They may just do them a little differently or need a little extra help. For example, people in wheelchairs may not be able to walk, but they can certainly move around. Every person is different, but everyone wants to have friends and take part in school and social activities. You can help your friends with special needs by asking them about how you can best help them. But also understand if your friends with different abilities don’t want your help in a certain situation. So don’t help them if they want to try doing things on their own. Many countries have special laws to protect people with special needs. These laws make sure they can lead a life like everybody else and that they are not discriminated against. Discrimination means being treated unfairly. The rights of people with special needs include: • to have the same basic rights as everybody else • to have the chance to learn, study and get a job • to decide for themselves how they want to live their lives • to get the support they need 121 15 one hundred and twenty-one Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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