Jared Omara MP ..

[the_bloke]

Where else were they voiced?

 

It's well known that he was equally vile to women face to face as he was hiding behind a keyboard. Sophie Evans has been on national television talking about his behaviour and what he told her to her face last year.

 

She has vowed to appear at his public events to see if he will apologise; she went to his first public event at the library this week, apparently he clocked her in the 'crowd' avoided all eye contact and left 15 minutes early.

 

Then quit as a Labour MP.

[ANGELFIRE1]

Wow, you sound genuinely surprised that a young lad with obvious learning disabilities would be upset by the media circus that erupted after some grubby newshound picked up on some online forum posts that were made several years ago.

 

Truly mind-boggling it is, I tell thee.

 

 

If this is true I think it would make the job of MP most difficult for him to do.

 

Angel1.

[paula4sheff]

If this is true I think it would make the job of MP most difficult for him to do.

 

Angel1.

 

...not to mention bringing into question why any political party would field someone with 'obvious learning difficulties' as a candidate!

 

The only learning difficulties he has are knowing when to quit.....

[gamezone07]

If this is true I think it would make the job of MP most difficult for him to do.

 

Angel1.

 

Not defending his behaviour, especially the physical abuse, but he has been quietly helping causes close to his heart, disability issues, etc.

 

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...not to mention bringing into question why any political party would field someone with 'obvious learning difficulties' as a candidate!

 

The only learning difficulties he has are knowing when to quit.....

 

 

Disgusting comments, I don't use the term, ableist, very often, but that it a clear example of it.

 

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Edited July 13, 2018 by gamezone07

[paula4sheff]

Not defending his behaviour, especially the physical abuse, but he has been quietly helping causes close to his heart, disability issues, etc.

 

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Disgusting comments, I don't use the term, ableist, very often, but that it a clear example of it.

 

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How is it disgusting? The man clearly has no learning difficulties - he's completed a degree, a masters, and become an MP.

 

Those with learning difficulties would be able to do none of those.He has cerebal palsy....which isn't a learning difficulty.

[bumpyroads]

How is it disgusting? The man clearly has no learning difficulties - he's completed a degree, a masters, and become an MP.

 

Those with learning difficulties would be able to do none of those.

 

Nonsense. They're called learning difficulties, not learning inabilities.

[paula4sheff]

Nonsense. They're called learning difficulties, not learning inabilities.

 

Someone with learning difficulties would not be considered a suitable candidate for election - they simply would not have the ability to deal with the many complexities of the job. He clearly has no learning difficulties.

 

Physical- yes. But these are no impairment to being an MP, no matter how much he may claim they are. There have been a great many physically disabled MPs who have performed the role well - it's an offense to them that he continues to suggest he has been unable to do things such as attend commons because of them.

 

 

From the BDA:

 

"Be aware that similar terminology can lead to confusion. For example, the term ‘Learning Difficulties’ is generally applied to people with global (as opposed to specific) difficulties, indicating an overall impairment of intellect and function.

 

In general, a student may be diagnosed with a SpLD where there is a lack of achievement at age and ability level, or a large discrepancy between achievement and intellectual ability.

 

An untrained observer may conclude that a student with a SpLD is ‘lazy‘, or ‘just not trying hard enough’. For example they may find it difficult understanding the large discrepancy between reading comprehension and proficiency in verbal ability, or between reading level and poor written work. The observer only sees the input and output, not the processing of the information. Deficiencies in the processing of information can make learning and expressing ideas difficult or impossible tasks."

[EmmaJones76]

Nonsense. They're called learning difficulties, not learning inabilities.

 

Is cerebal palsy an intellectual disability?

[bumpyroads]

Someone with learning difficulties would not be considered a suitable candidate for election - they simply would not have the ability to deal with the many complexities of the job. He clearly has no learning difficulties.

 

Physical- yes. But these are no impairment to being an MP, no matter how much he may claim they are. There have been a great many physically disabled MPs who have performed the role well - it's an offense to them that he continues to suggest he has been unable to do things such as attend commons because of them.

 

 

From the BDA:

 

"Be aware that similar terminology can lead to confusion. For example, the term ‘Learning Difficulties’ is generally applied to people with global (as opposed to specific) difficulties, indicating an overall impairment of intellect and function.

 

In general, a student may be diagnosed with a SpLD where there is a lack of achievement at age and ability level, or a large discrepancy between achievement and intellectual ability.

 

An untrained observer may conclude that a student with a SpLD is ‘lazy‘, or ‘just not trying hard enough’. For example they may find it difficult understanding the large discrepancy between reading comprehension and proficiency in verbal ability, or between reading level and poor written work. The observer only sees the input and output, not the processing of the information. Deficiencies in the processing of information can make learning and expressing ideas difficult or impossible tasks."

 

I'm not arguing about semantics, just a little surprised at your statement that people with learning difficulties can't get degrees.

 

I have no idea what specific problems O'Mara has. Beyond what he himself has stated, that he has cerebral palsy and autism.

 

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Is cerebal palsy an intellectual disability?

 

I'm no expert but a quick google suggests that intellectual disability is common among those with cerebral palsy. (1 in 2).

[paula4sheff]

I'm not arguing about semantics, just a little surprised at your statement that people with learning difficulties can't get degrees.

 

I have no idea what specific problems O'Mara has. Beyond what he himself has stated, that he has cerebral palsy and autism.

 

By the BDA definition, it's unlikely they could get a degree.

 

Here's the Mencap definition for instance. It specifies "reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities".

 

I think given this, it would be impossible for anyone to complete a degree.

 

The problem is that people say "learning difficulty" as a broad term, which they use to cover many other things. This isn't the case - it's used to define fairly severe reduced mental capacity.

 

Mencap:

 

 

"Learning disability is a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities – for example household tasks, socialising or managing money – which affects someone for their whole life.

 

People with a learning disability tend to take longer to learn and may need support to develop new skills, understand complicated information and interact with other people.

 

The level of support someone needs depends on the individual. For example, someone with a mild learning disability may only need support with things like getting a job. However, someone with a severe or profound learning disability may need full*time care and support with every aspect of their life – they may also have physical disabilities.

 

People with certain specific conditions can have a learning disability too. For example, people with Down’s syndrome and some people with autism have a learning disability.

 

It’s important to remember that with the right support, most people with a learning disability in the UK can lead independent lives."

 

 

I do find it appalling though that he is using all these things as ways to mask the real problem - his attitude and comments. They're nothing to do with cerebal palsy, depression, anxiety or anything else. They're just the result of ignorance and hatred.

Edited July 13, 2018 by paula4sheff