Disability has always been a natural part of the world. A world made up of people with unique strengths and talents to celebrate, as well as weaknesses they each strove to overcome. I know from being exposed to differently-abled people that the value of a human being has nothing to do with what size they wear or how fast they run… or whether they can read, walk, hear or see at all! We each bring something significant to the table. And, we all belong – living and thriving amongst our peers, contributing something valuable to our communities. I believe that people with special needs should be naturally included in all aspects of life – community, education and employment – not separated, segregated or institutionalized away from society, family, friends and peers. This is my passion, my fight, my purpose. I do this for my kids, for your kids, for the neighbors’ kids and for everyone born differently-abled here in my little corner of the world. I do this for all the wonderful differently-abled people I met and all they taught me. It is my way of giving back to them and paying it forward for those who will follow in my footsteps.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 22:26:57 +0000
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