Problem: My personal understanding of disability mostly comes from my late mother, who had heart and blood disorders. Growing up around her, I saw how chronic illness affected her daily life and how people often focused more on her condition (which she hated) than on who she was as a person. This would teach me two things. One being not to ever look down on anyone different, and two, that disability isn't just about medical problems, but also about how society treats and supports people dealing with them. I've also learned that things like gender, race, and class can change how someone with a disability is treated and whether they get taken seriously. I saw on many occasions how hard my mom had to advocate for herself just to be heard by doctors because she was a woman and we were poor, which showed me how biased the medical system can be. I think the most common view of people with a disability is that they can't do things or need constant help. This way of thinking focuses only on limitations and ignores their abilities. Because of this, disabled people are often underestimated or excluded, which affect how they see themselves and how they share their stories. Need Assignment Help?