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lawrence keplinger <[log in to unmask]>
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St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
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Sun, 12 Dec 1999 10:11:09 +0000
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i agree with denise, we are getting to pc and  it gets in the way of having fun.

dan

"Denise D. Goodman" wrote:

> There have been a few threads on the disabled in movies, how strangers stare,
> how to talk to children about disability, etc.   I believe it was Kyle who
> said we are too PC, (not just the disabled- but I think society in general).
> I guess the point I just wanted to make was everyone on the list only "knows"
> me from my posts.  What I talk about are issues related to CP.  BUT, after
> I've sent my stuff to the list, I don't spend the rest of my day "focused" on
> disability.  Perhaps it seems that we are too sensitive or focused about
> disability, because for the most part that is what we talk about, and why
> not?  This is what this whole support group is for.  I imagine most members
> don't yak all day about being disabled.  It's just a part of who you are.  We
> come here to share info and discuss our feelings with others who have been in
> our shoes.  Anyway, I just thought I'd mention that point.  - Denise.

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