Well, if we have learned one thing in life it's that money talks... Before I go on I want to clearly state that in no way whatsoever do I want to lessen the great work gay rights activists have made northe great adversity they had to face (and are still facing) but this being said, the difference with disabled people is that for the most part, especially if you take the case of two men (because there is still inequity in revenues when comparing men to women, but that's a whole other issue) you generally have a couple which has no dependents and two very good incomes, thus *purshasing power*. We now have companies, like Air Canada for example, that especially target gay couples with their advertising because they have that "oh so ever sought after" *purshasing power*. Regretfully, the disabled community, on the average, has no were near that purshasing power that gays have so it is a constant uphill battle.
But then again, that's just my personal opinion, I am neither disabled nor gay so what do I know :) But that is what I observe from a corporate standpoint...
yes, i totally agree, money has a huge part of our lack of voice. when the baby boomers start experiencing disability (it has already started), better attitudes and stricter standards will hopefully happen b/c they will comprise a a large number of the consumers demanding accomodations.
But then again, that's just my personal opinion, I am neither disabled nor gay so what do I know :) But that is what I observe from a corporate standpoint...
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