On Sunday 14 Jul 2002 8:28 pm, David Parker wrote:
> In a message dated 7/14/02 3:13:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> << think we've  become label happy as a society. I was born with
> CP, but I don't think if you become overweight or have a doctor say
> that your child has ADHD or is bi-polar should automatically
> qualify you for the same type of services as those of us who are
> born with the disability.
>
>  Burke >>
>
>
> of course people do not qualify; even someone who has CP in a mild
> form may not need servcies or accomodations... and there are some
> people who have Bi-Polar Affective Disorder has enough of a
> disability to warrent services; even ADHD or diabetes...it really
> should be based on need; not label........
>
> David

Spot on David.

Cheers

Deri