[Jacqueline-C21006]

There’s a difference between being aware of your disability and being unhappy about it or feeling you are missing out on things. Just like a person in a wheelchair is that they can’t walk, most people with mental disabilities are aware of their limits as well. There are many different types and degrees of mental disability, ranging from mild learning difficulties to severe mental retardation. Just like ‘normal’ people, the happiness of people with mental disabilities depends largely on their environment and the type of love, support and encouragement they receive from their family members and larger community. One of the kids in a family I grew up with is mentally retarded. Emotionally and mentally he is about 12 and will probably not develop beyond that. He has his share of frustrations, but is basically a happy person. He lives with his sister and her family, and she helps him with the things he can’t do for himself. One phrase that describes people with mental disabilities well is that they understand a lot more than they can articulate.

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Name : Jacqueline-C21006, Gender : F, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 26, City : San Jose, State : CA, Country : United States, Occupation : Engineer, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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