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> And is it really plausible that more men are disabled today compared to 15 years ago? Sure. The population is much older than it was 15 years ago. I wouldn'
by humanrebar 12y ago
> And is it really plausible that more men are disabled today compared to 15 years ago?
Sure. The population is much older than it was 15 years ago.
I wouldn't care to speculate whether that makes up all the difference, but having a disability and trying to overcome ageism at the same time sounds pretty brutal.
- djrogers 12y agoExcept that the 50% growth has occurred in a specific age window (~20-55), and not just the population as a whole. Something hinky is going on here - we live in a bubble-wrapped safety-first society, yet disabilities jump 50% in 15 years?
- anon4 12y agoI think it's because certain psychological conditions are now classified as disabilities and make you eligible for government assistance. See the so-called "autismbux" -- people presenting mental disorder symptoms to a doctor with the purpose of being classified as disabled, so they can have an income. The amount involved is pretty small, but it can be the difference between a sort-of normal life and homelessness for some people. Further reading: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Autismbux http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Autismbux http://4chandata.org/adv/Has-anyone-here-followed-Remus039s-guide-and-gotten-on-autism-buxCould-you-tell-us-about-your-experience-Looking-for-some-pro-tips-a673772 http://4chandata.org/adv/Has-anyone-here-followed-Remus039s-...