I'm curious what do you do for a living?  Are you working in a new setting?
I do find that there is a patronizing attitude toward folks with
disabilities in many settings.  To add to what Kat said, with parents, there
is almost a subtle (or perhaps not so subtle) fear their child will end up
like you.  So many parents still want the disability to just suddenly
disappear (thus all the sham treatments for many disabilities).  

Beth t. the OT 

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> Hi everyone,
>  
> I have a question.  I feel it's odd and I've hesitated to 
> ask, but I  really need to know if I'm the only one with this 
> issue.  (my bet is  yes)
> 
>  
> For a few years, I've worked in various settings providing 
> services to people with disabilities.
> My co workers have been mainly parents of children with 
> disabilities or medical professioonals such as physical 
> therapists.  I'm finding a lot of prejudice and resistance to 
> my abilities which is in contrast to my typical experience.  
> Usually, if people under estimate me because of my disability 
>  at first, they change when I show my abilities.  Maybe it 
> takes time, but  usually it becomes ok.  Not so during my 
> recent experiences and I feel like  I may as well be banging 
> my head into a brick wall.  There's no use!
>  
> Has anyone had a similar experience with professionals in the 
> field of disability?
>  
> Thanks!
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