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Subject:
TV with characters with disabilities
From:
"BG Greer, PhD" <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:
St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
Date:
Sat, 2 Nov 2002 18:42:04 EST
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In a message dated 11/2/02 5:30:59 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

>You know, when I see those 'inspirational' shows about people with
>disabilities. they focus on the disability and not the person himself,
>which makes him an object of pity, IMO.  That's why I don't like such shows.
> What do you all think?

I liike the shows where certain characters are obviously disabled, but just
play a regular part. I think the new show about Sue ?, FB Eye comes close.

Bobby

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