Disability-Based Abuse
Disability-based abuse occurs when individuals with disabilities are targeted, controlled, or neglected due to their condition. This form of abuse can take many shapes, including physical harm, emotional manipulation, financial exploitation, or the withholding of essential care and mobility aids. Perpetrators may be caregivers, family members, or institutions, making it difficult for victims to escape or seek help. Disabled individuals often face additional barriers to reporting abuse, such as dependence on their abuser or lack of accessible support services
Signs of Disability-Based Abuse
Warning signs include neglect, unexplained injuries, financial exploitation, isolation, or being denied access to medical care or assistive devices. If someone is controlling or harming a disabled person, it may be disability-based abuse.
Who Can Experience Disability-Based Abuse?
Disabled individuals of all ages can be affected, whether in personal relationships, care settings, or institutions. Abuse can come from caregivers, family members, or even professionals who are supposed to provide support
Breaking Free from Disability-Based Abuse
If you or someone you know is experiencing disability-based abuse, support is available. Advocacy groups, legal protections, and accessible services exist to help survivors regain independence and safety.