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Coming out as gay or lesbian so 1990 - most people REALLY don't give a toss. I remember a friend telling me he was "faggot" my response was "So what, do you want a medal ?" We both laughed and bought me a drink then he went off with some rich bloke end of story. I have hired LGBT staff in the past also. And paid them a living wage like I did with any other staff member.
Being disabled is something most people are, most people are worst off than others, however they do their best they can on day to day bases it's called LIFE.
I have slight repository problems from working in smokey bars and clubs, I wouldn't of changed a thing in looking back hindsight - there are people walking around with one lung.