I 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
----- Original Message -----
From: "Deri James" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2002 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: The ADA


> On Saturday 13 Jul 2002 2:52 am, Salkin Kathleen wrote:
> > Sorry but you'll not budge me from that soapbox, either.  Drugs and
> > alcohol are choices, CP is not.
> >
> > Kat
> >
>
> The point Bobby made is that "Anyone caught misusing alcohol or drugs
> IS NOT PROTECTED UNDER THE ADA." So this seems to imply that even if
> you have "a disability", if you become "hooked" on prescription pain
> meds, Vallium, or move beyond a "social drinker", you would no longer
> qualify under ADA.
>
> I agree with David, that we shouldn't form our model of disability
> just so it fits ourselves.
>
> If an agoraphobic develops obesity, shouldn't they be equally entitled
> to support from the state as ourselves?
>
> Cheers
>
> Deri "The Red" James