Ramon,
It is a good point, but presented as an either/or. Since the problems of
"curing" disability are at best difficult, and at worst intractable,
shouldn't we accommodate as well as work on cures?
When I set up my friend Holly with computer access tools so she could go to
law school, she told me that it was "like you gave me back my hands." For
my money, that's pretty good, until we can really give back her hands.
Denis Anson
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Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 5:12 PM
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Subject: Re: Absurd extent of P.C. suggests a dangerous blindness to fac
Nonetheless, the guy makes at least ONE good point:
"..."nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed." They [scientists,
technologists] seek to restore the disabled in fact, not in some legal
fantasy - and do far more for the disabled than any "sympathetic" activist,
lawyer or legislator."
OK, got on my fire retardant suit: let the flames begin
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Ramon Castillo, OTR, ATP, PS, WCU
Occupational Therapist, Assistive Technology Practitioner
Polio Survivor, WheelChair User
--Always remember you're unique,
Just like everyone else.
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From: Penny Gray [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 4:30 PM
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Subject: Absurd extent of P.C. suggests a dangerous blindness to fac
Thought this would be of interest. Some people just don't or won't get it.
I'm personally outraged!
Penny
Read the full story at the address below:
http://inq.philly.com/content/inquirer/2001/05/01/opinion/TRACINSKI01.htm
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Penny Gray
Adaptive Technology Specialist
Disability Services
Bucks Co. Community College
Newtown, PA 18940
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215-968-8104
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