disability awareness

Bus Attendant Accused of Repeatedly Assaulting Autistic Student

The surveillance footage is horrifying. A school bus attendant, caught on camera, repeatedly strikes a nonverbal autistic student. The video shows the attendant hitting the child in the face, torso, and arms a total of 59 times over a period of just eight days. It’s not just one isolated incident; it’s a pattern of abuse, a blatant disregard for the child’s safety and well-being.

The sheer brutality of the attack is chilling. It’s hard to imagine how anyone could justify such violence, especially against a child who is unable to defend themselves. The attendant’s actions are reprehensible and beg the question: what could possibly drive someone to inflict such pain on a vulnerable child?… Continue reading

Babysitter pleads guilty to manslaughter for 2019 death of a man she injured as a baby in 1984

I am utterly shocked and disturbed upon reading the tragic news of the babysitter pleading guilty to manslaughter for the 2019 death of a man she injured as a baby in 1984. The impact of her actions goes beyond words, as the ripple effect of her momentary lapse of temper resulted in lifelong suffering and ultimately, a devastating loss of life.

Reading about the various accounts of shaken baby survivors who struggle with profound disabilities and limitations due to the actions of those entrusted to care for them is heart-wrenching. The stories shared of children robbed of their abilities to walk, talk, and lead fulfilling lives due to the irreversible damage caused in their infancy serve as a stark reminder of the power and responsibility that comes with caring for vulnerable individuals.… Continue reading

Drunk Florida man beat up after making fun of Disney World guest with Down syndrome: deputies

I can’t wrap my head around the sheer audacity and cruelty of the actions of this drunk Florida man at Disney World. It’s disturbing to think that someone would purposely go out of their way to mock and physically assault individuals, especially those with disabilities. The fact that he downed three shots of bourbon and a beer before making fun of a woman with Down syndrome is appalling. Alcohol should never be an excuse for such despicable behavior.

The sequence of events that unfolded is truly disheartening. From shoving the mother of the girl with Down syndrome to slapping another guest who tried to intervene, and then punching the husband of the woman who was slapped, this man’s actions were deplorable.… Continue reading