Support in my opinion is anything
that helps you accomplish your daily tasks. When I first think about the
supports I have in my life I think of transportation. I think about the use of
my legs and my vehicle. My legs and my vehicle get me to places that I need to be.
I then begin to think about the support I need to know where I need to be each
day and how to get there on time. In this case I need my phone. My phone serves
as a clock, alarm clock, a calendar, and a place where I can store notes. When
I don’t have my phone, for instance at work, I use a clock on the wall and
sticky notes. I also have a computer at work where I input a lot of
documentation into each day. I find my family and friends to be supports to me.
They are always there to share my thoughts and feelings with and for me they
help to keep me mentally healthy. All of these supports benefit me to complete
my daily tasks to the best of my ability. They help me with timeliness,
reflection, organization and movement. If I did not have just one of these
supports life would become much more difficult. For example if I did not have
an alarm clock I might not be on time to work in the morning. If I did not have
sticky notes at work I would become forgetful and unable to complete some of my
tasks. It is very concerning though how much my phone is a support to me it
serves as many different purposes. I did not mention before, but it is also a
means of communication. Without my phone to communicate I would not be able
stay in touch with family and friends or schedule appointments as often as I
do. My phone saves me time in my day.
I believe I could find other ways
to manage without all of these supports, but a challenging one to imagine not
having would be the use of my legs. Not having the use of my legs would change
my thought process for getting from place to place drastically. Without the use
of my legs I would not be able to walk up stairs, drive a vehicle, or simply
move to any location I choose. If I did not have legs a wheelchair, elevators,
ramps, and public transportation would be vital supports for me. If these
supports were not available I would not have a sufficient means of
transportation. It would make each daily task more difficult and I may not be
able to do everything I needed/wanted to do.
As you can see by reflecting upon
my daily experiences there are many different people and things I depend upon
to accomplish my daily tasks and experiences. If one support were taken away my
outlook would change dramatically. What support would be the most difficult for
you to go without?
