People with special needs often face discrimination based on their abilities and sometimes even the way they look.
It is challenging to keep fighting back against this kind of prejudice all the time.
Sometimes thisinequalitycan show up in the smallest ways.
For boys, the prices ranged from 12-15 for the different types of haircuts.
The pricing was slightly higher for girls.
The woman was angered that special needs boys were being charged 2 extra forhaircuts.
She captioned the post, saying, I never out small businesses.
But this has made me really cross.
This isnt the first time there have been extra charges levied on people for being differently abled.
Awheelchair user in Indiawas unfairly charged extra when boarding a bus because his wheelchair was considered luggage.
He went on to add that the cost might increase if the haircut requires more time.
The shop apparently also has an autism specialist.
Many people did not accept his explanation or apology.
Some stated that it was discrimination to treat children with social andsensory difficultiesdifferently and have them pay more.
They felt that hairdressers should have more empathy for kids with different needs.
People also stated that it was illegal to discriminate in this way, citing theUK Equality Actof 2010.
This can involve using softer and quieter tools or adjusting their cutting techniques.
