In Defense of Simulation exercises Do They Spawn

In Defense of Simulation exercises: Do They Spawn Pity, Empathy, or Understanding?

Nothing is ever easy! Like arguing religion or politics, this is an argument that cannot be won. The only people who engage in the conversation do it with the express hope of changing your view to match their own!

How do you balance sensitivity to the feelings of others against the importance of accomplishing a goal? The best answer may be to consider both sides with care, make a decision, and move ahead in good faith.

Can you spot the logical fallacy? “Simulation strives to get people to understand or have more empathy/sympathy for the problems people are facing. ”

What are you simulating? ? ? • Are you simulating the disability? • Or are you simulating the IMPACT of the disability?

“People never learn anything by being told, they have to find out for themselves. ” “Nothing ever becomes real 'til it is experienced. ”

All I know is that, knowing that some people with disabilities are offended with the idea of simulation exercises hasn’t stopped me from using them, nor will it in the future.

This is a revolution, dammit! We're going to have to offend somebody!

Jane Jarrow Disability Access Information and Support janejarrow@aol. com The Color Card exercise (with instructions) can be downloaded from the Resources Section at: www. daisclasses. com