Historical Views of Disabilities

      My thoughts on Dr. Keisling's lecture was that it was very eye-opening. It was very informative to see how the mindset towards individuals with disabilities has changed throughout the years. I did not realize to what extent people with disabilities were treated and called on a daily basis in pass. Also, it makes you think of your own family members; I would not want someone calling my family members idiot or retarded. I thought the Rosemary Kennedy part of the discussion was super interesting, because I really enjoy history about the Kennedy family. I think the most impactful part of Dr. Keisling's lecture was the pictures of institutionalization of patients on Christmas day. These "patients" were taken away from their families, left alone many times a day, and not given the care they deserved. I am very proud of the progress the United States has made so far on laws and acts for people with disabilities, but we still have a long way to go. I hope to advocate for the disabled community and the family's of the disabled in the future. I think we as a society should do a better job of putting a "name with a face, not a "label" on someone with a disability. Dr. Keisling did an awesome job showing us specific individuals in society and not just telling about their individual diagnosis. I hope to treat my future "clients" this way in the future.