Yes, but that's not an 'inspirational' show, that's just a show in which one
of the characters happens to be disabled.  He or she would not be there
solely because of his disability.

Kat

----- Original Message -----
From: "BG Greer, PhD" <[log in to unmask]>
Newsgroups: bit.listserv.c-palsy
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 6:42 PM
Subject: TV with characters with disabilities


> In a message dated 11/2/02 5:30:59 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> >You know, when I see those 'inspirational' shows about people with
> >disabilities. they focus on the disability and not the person himself,
> >which makes him an object of pity, IMO.  That's why I don't like such
shows.
> > What do you all think?
>
> I liike the shows where certain characters are obviously disabled, but
just
> play a regular part. I think the new show about Sue ?, FB Eye comes close.
>
> Bobby