Assisted incapability
Simone Wouters’ film and installation demonstrates how in today’s society, where people organise their own networks, those with psychosocial problems can easily become stuck. For many with a social disability, the stress of fending for themselves is overwhelming. All the elements within the white frame of Wouters’ installation demonstrate aspects of their individual handicaps, from an inability to organise their time to budgeting problems. The idea is that if we can understand the issues our system causes for these people, we can help remedy it by showing more flexibility.
Official rhetoric and letters of serious communication can be intimidating and incomprehensible for some people with psychosocial problems. Increasingly complex rules and regulations make it impossible for people with psychosocial problems to be aware of their own rights.
From electronic ticket-machines to online-banking, our society is becoming more digitalized and independent. This can become a daunting obstacle for people with psychosocial problems. When you pick up the phone you will hear a phone menu which isn't understandable.
For some people with a psychosocial disability, the concept of time can be abstract and managing it difficult.
Budgeting problems is common for people with psychosocial disabilities. Grasping the value of money and understanding its importance can be problematic for some.