Guest guest Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 I agree 100%. pam Re: The R Word What upsets me the most about the word Retarded, is that what was once a definition, is now used as a slur. While one could certainly argue the correctness or appropriateness of words that were once definitions- such as feeble minded, idiot, retarded or moron, the fact remains that they were once medical or psychological definitions, and now they are simply bad words like any other Bad word in our language! That's the sad part of it! My beautiful, amazing little Lucas, should never be equated with something negative - he is a miracle with a great purpose. I feel we all need to express to people how we feel about the use of this word each time we hear it in passing. Otherwise any new terminilogy we come up with will eventually become a " bad " word too. We need to change peoples' perceptions about disabilities. Just like we all probably know some older people who dont know how inappropriate it is to use words such as colored to refer to African Americans, there are many many more people walking around who dont realize how the " R' word sounds. Thats our job to change. I am currently in a course that is held in many states around the US titled " Partners In Policymaking " . Check it out online - it teaches us how to advocate for changes in the way people with disabilies are views, educated, live, work, etc. Its an exciting class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 - I like " challenged " . Michele W _____ From: CHARGE [mailto:CHARGE ] On Behalf Of artthrobgracie10 Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 9:49 AM To: CHARGE Subject: Re: The R Word Hi, I have always said that is Challenged. Our kids are challenged more in the first few years of their lives than most of us are in our entire lives. Being witness to 's strenght in his day to day challenges makes me strive to be a better person. Our kids bravery, strenght and goodness leave me in awe. mom to 31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 I'm glad you're enjoying the Partners class!!! In IL, Partners has fallen by the wayside - just hasn't been active for years. But my organization began a similar 8-month advocacy training that Janay has been involved with this year. I love that Partners has on-line courses now. We CHARGE families are a " kick-butt " group! Michele W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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