I have seen lots of People First articles and pamphlets and this one is one
of the best.

Kathie Snow, based in Colorado and the parent of a child with a disability,
has set up a new website in conjunction with her book, Disability is
Natural: Revolutionary Common Sense for Raising Successful Children With
Disabilities. The web site is www.disabilityisnatural.com, with a toll-free
telephone number of 1-866-948-2222, FAX 719-697-8114, and email of
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Kathie has had tremendous response to her "fresh approach" of helping
families create independent lives for children with disabilities. While the
book is for parents and others who care about children with disabilities,
she's also created a newsletter, video, posters and other items that promote
an entirely new way of thinking about children and adults with disabilities.
Kathie requests that each person receiving this message please tell two
other people about the website, and try to get it mentioned in one
newsletter or message board that you subscribe to.

The biggest barriers faced by people with disabilities are attitudes and
perceptions.  Change is sometimes difficult, but the concept of using People
First Language can be a very powerful start.  Go to
www.disabilityisnatural.com/peoplefirstlanguage.htm to download a fantastic
article about People First Language.


Carol Boyer
Project Associate
RESNA Technical Assistance Project
1700 N. Moore Street, Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209
703/524-6686, x- 309 (V)
703/524-6639 (TTY)
703/524-6630 (Fax)
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