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Mask shaming of people with hidden disabilities is being openly encouraged by government, politicians and public health officials. With mask mandates put in place in Northern Ireland and the UK there has been in increase in hatred and abuse of those who cannot wear masks due to physical or mental health issues. People with hidden disabilities are being refused entry to Shops and are having their privacy invaded, not only by some retail staff but by members of the public who are taking their pictures and posting them on Social media platforms. This discriminatory mentality is being endorsed by government campaigns sending subliminal hate messages that you don’t care about or respect others if you’re not wearing a mask. This is also a message being pushed by mainstream media. They refuse to advocate for people with hidden disabilities who cannot wear masks but instead have embarked on mask shaming campaigns which are inciting discrimination and hatred towards individuals who have protected rights under the disability discrimination act. People with hidden disabilities are fearful to enter Shops and use public transport thanks to the governments “wear one for everyone” mask shaming campaigns. We demand protection of our mental and physical well being within the law and ask that Mask shaming be classed as a HATE CRIME to afford us protections from the widespread discrimination that is currently taking place.
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August 11, 2020
I am currently documenting the reports of harassment sent to me by people with hidden disabilities across the country. Please email your local member of parliament today to demand they address this discrimination in the commons. We need to keep pressure on these officials until they acknowledge the harm caused by their shaming campaigns.
August 11, 2020
The momentum behind this petition proves that people are finally noticing the abuse directed at those with hidden disabilities. You need to keep pushing this forward by emailing your local representative today and demanding they address these discriminatory shame campaigns.
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STOP THE BULLYING. people need to mind their own business and stop assuming everyone is just being difficult.
I have hidden disabilities I can't wear masks so I have to stay away from shops
No discrimination against those who are unable to wear a mask
Especially all nhs hospitals too
It should be classed as a hate crime as not all disabilities are visible
It is not acceptable the way that people without masks are treated
As a severe brittle asthmatic I can't breathe in a mask, proven twice at hospital. I also have mental health problems that don't allow me to wear one. I hate the comments, looks & shaming that I receive frequently. Even been told that if I can't wear a mask I shouldn't be out of my house - impossible when you live on your own with limited finance. Also been told that if I don't wear/ "refuse" to wear a mask I should be declined medical treatment. Needless to say the comments I have received have led me to overdose many times recently, people don't realise that ALL comments have side effects. One branch of a big company refused to serve me (against the company policy) I only complained but next time I will take it further. Said branch stated I needed a doctor or consultant letter, stating: Name, DOB, address, medical problem/history & medication I'm on.... No doctors are doing notes.
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Mask shaming of people with hidden disabilities is being openly encouraged by government, politicians and public health officials. With mask mandates put in place in Northern Ireland and the UK there has been in increase in hatred and abuse of those who cannot wear masks due to physical or mental health issues. People with hidden disabilities are being refused entry to Shops and are having their privacy invaded, not only by some retail staff but by members of the public who are taking their pictures and posting them on Social media platforms. This discriminatory mentality is being endorsed by government campaigns sending subliminal hate messages that you don’t care about or respect others if you’re not wearing a mask. This is also a message being pushed by mainstream media. They refuse to advocate for people with hidden disabilities who cannot wear masks but instead have embarked on mask shaming campaigns which are inciting discrimination and hatred towards individuals who have protected rights under the disability discrimination act. People with hidden disabilities are fearful to enter Shops and use public transport thanks to the governments “wear one for everyone” mask shaming campaigns. We demand protection of our mental and physical well being within the law and ask that Mask shaming be classed as a HATE CRIME to afford us protections from the widespread discrimination that is currently taking place.
Updates
August 11, 2020
I am currently documenting the reports of harassment sent to me by people with hidden disabilities across the country. Please email your local member of parliament today to demand they address this discrimination in the commons. We need to keep pressure on these officials until they acknowledge the harm caused by their shaming campaigns.
August 11, 2020
The momentum behind this petition proves that people are finally noticing the abuse directed at those with hidden disabilities. You need to keep pushing this forward by emailing your local representative today and demanding they address these discriminatory shame campaigns.
11 Comments
getting shouted at in the supermarket by strangers is just disgusting. im sick of being treated like a criminal because i have health issues that prevent me from wearing one.
STOP THE BULLYING. people need to mind their own business and stop assuming everyone is just being difficult.
I have hidden disabilities I can't wear masks so I have to stay away from shops
No discrimination against those who are unable to wear a mask
Especially all nhs hospitals too
It should be classed as a hate crime as not all disabilities are visible
It is not acceptable the way that people without masks are treated
As a severe brittle asthmatic I can't breathe in a mask, proven twice at hospital. I also have mental health problems that don't allow me to wear one. I hate the comments, looks & shaming that I receive frequently. Even been told that if I can't wear a mask I shouldn't be out of my house - impossible when you live on your own with limited finance. Also been told that if I don't wear/ "refuse" to wear a mask I should be declined medical treatment. Needless to say the comments I have received have led me to overdose many times recently, people don't realise that ALL comments have side effects. One branch of a big company refused to serve me (against the company policy) I only complained but next time I will take it further. Said branch stated I needed a doctor or consultant letter, stating: Name, DOB, address, medical problem/history & medication I'm on.... No doctors are doing notes.
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getting shouted at in the supermarket by strangers is just disgusting. im sick of being treated like a criminal because i have health issues that prevent me from wearing one.