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Re: [CHAT] Different abilities not disability!
@ruenhonx I agree that we need to speak up. I think we can all really help by being more aware of when these negative words or phrases are used and letting people know that it isn't okay.
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Re: [CHAT] Different abilities not disability!
Things everyone can do to help eliminate the barriers confronting people with disabilities:
Everyone can contribute to change. You can help remove barriers by:
Understanding the need for accessible parking and leaving it for those who need it
Encouraging participation of people with disabilities in community activities by using accessible meeting and event sites
Understanding children's curiosity about disabilities and people who have them
Advocating a barrier-free environment
Speaking up when negative words or phrases are used about disability
Writing producers and editors a note of support when they portray someone with a disability as a "regular person" in the media
Accepting people with disabilities as individuals capable of the same needs and feelings as yourself, and hiring qualified disabled persons whenever possible
http://eastersealscfc.tumblr.com/post/77707689184/myths-and-facts-about-people-with-disabilities
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Re: [CHAT] Different abilities not disability!
We have been pretty serious through-out this session so just a light hearted question
Who are some role models you can think of when it comes to people with disabilities?
**Believe in the power of you because you are your own hero**
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More info: http://www.pwd.org.au/student-section/the-social-model-of-disability.html
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Who are some role models you can think of when it comes to people with disabilities?
My uncle! He's just a super cool and really smart dude. I've learned a lot from him and hope to have the kind of positive influence he has on other people!
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I also like Stella Young who is really brilliant http://stellayoung.com/
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I love Tom Cruise he is one of the best actors and we share the same birthday and he has dyslexia
Stevie Wonder is such an amazing singer and gets my hear every time and he is visually impaired
Will Smith, I have no words but I love that man and he has ADHD
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@ruenhonx I love Stevie Wonder. He is an absolute genius with music his talent is out of this world.
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