NURATIQAH IZZATI

 SHOULD THOSE WITH DISABILITIES WORK?

    Discrimination of any kind is a problem that society faces on a daily basis. Discrimination against the disabled is the most upsetting form of discrimination. People with disabilities are often stereotyped and judged unfairly because of their impairments. Since individuals with developmental disabilities exhibit behaviors that society considers abnormal and potentially dangerous, they are an easier target for discrimination. Though it has historically been permitted and practiced, the issue has been raised. When applying for a job, someone with a mental or developmental disability should not be discriminated against.

    If working people with disabilities are useless persons, are we saying that prominent figures such as the owner of D Strike Solution Sdn. Bhd. Company, Sukur Ibrahim and Prof. Dr. Ismail Salleh, the first OKU economist in Malaysia, are all terrible monsters? If they are, how can they be successful in life? It proves that people with disabilities can manage their cancer even when they are unable to perform normal activities. They have the right to get a job without discrimination and the fundamental right to equal opportunity. Therefore, they will not feel excluded.

    Furthermore, people with disabilities who work are also more rational, tolerant, and patient. They also have more knowledge. Working in a difficult environment teaches people with disabilities to be more adaptable. This greatly aids them in dealing with the challenges of daily life. Companies, on the other hand, are only interested in the return on their investment, and people with disabilities outperform people without disabilities. Therefore, evaluate people based on their skills rather than their disabilities.

    Not only that, working people with disabilities are more self-assured. They are financially self-sufficient, so they can support themselves and their families instead of relying solely on the family. Working people with disabilities are thus good role models for society because of their confidence and independence, even though their mental and physical behavior are not perfect. Hence , they may feel satisfied with their lives.

    Finally, working people with disabilities learn to multitask, which is a valuable skill to have while working and living as a special person. It is not an easy skill to master, but most disabled people appear to be able to do so. Up to 470 million people are currently disabled. People must honor these magnificent disabled people for working so hard to improve their lives. As a result, the skills and talents required for success are increasingly being possessed by people with disabilities.

    In conclusion, people with disabilities who work can be great and successful. Their efforts and hard work should be acknowledged and valued because they are also humans. They, like everyone else, require an opportunity to find work for a living, so society must provide equal opportunities for all.

TRISTIN'S STORY

    Tristin is a 25-year-old orphan who lives with her grandparents alongside her younger sister. She adored them all because she had only them in her life. Her parents were killed in an accident when she was 14 years old. She was a cheerful person who always made people smile with her demeanor. Up until a tragic incident caused his beloved little sister to pass away, his life was quite blissful.

    Tristin has worked as a saleswoman for five years. Tristin's manager threatened to fire her due to her low attendance, moodiness, and aggressive behavior, especially after drinking. Tristin believed that her boss was discriminating against her on the basis of disability. She suffers from depression and trauma, especially around the time of her little sister's death four years ago, and she drinks when she is depressed.

    She attempted suicide every time she remembered how tragic her little sister's death was. His younger sister was running away from a bunch of men who planned to rape her when she was struck by a truck and killed. She saw blood all over her little sister's head. “Alice! Please wake up! Please don’t leave me!” She sobbed. She experienced insomnia and nightmares whenever she tried to sleep. The incident kept playing like a tape recorder in his head.

    Due to her repeated attempts at suicide, she was diagnosed as having mental disorders. The disease worsened. She did not get social inequality like everyone else. She was constantly bullied, especially at work. Everyone mocked her and called her a crazy woman. Tristin’s doctor agreed that the depression and drinking were disabling conditions. He referred Tristin to a therapist for ongoing counseling and help finding an alcohol treatment program.

    Her only option was a 28-day treatment program away from the reserve. Tristin worried that her boss would not agree to her missing work for such a long time and ask her to resign, so she came up with a plan. She made a plan, which is to request a leave of absence due to medical disability and get a letter from the doctor explaining that she suffers from a medical condition that leaves her temporarily unable to work and that the treatment plan should improve her condition to normal. Her boss agreed to Tristin's plan and expects her to return to work and be her normal self.

    After the treatment, her face is turning more cheerful. She is able to work calmly because her coworkers have welcomed her. Tristin would go to the sea to watch the sunset, as the invigorating coolness of the sea breeze caressed her skin whenever her head was on the verge with all the pressures.