In a message dated 10/16/2000 10:40:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> << Able bodied kids need exposure to disabled folks as well, >>
>  This is SO TRUE !!!
>
>  This reminds me of the time I was asked to speak to my daughter's 4th grade
>  class on disability awareness day.They asked really good questions! I like
> to
>  think I helped shatter some stereotyped ideas that day..:) I remember one
>  girl asked , "Can you dance ?" I smiled & said , "Yes, I love to . I just
>  look a little different when I'm doing it."
>
>  Nice to meet you, Betty.
>
>  Karen :)
>
Nice to meet you too Karen, and I agree with you about exposure to
nondisabled kids.  They seem to have better values about the disability
community anyway.  I think exposure from TV shows such as sesame street have
been a beneficial influence and I am hoping that the next generation of
disabled folks will be able to report a more positive atmosphere.

Betty
aut viam inveniam aut faciam
"I will either find a way or make one."