Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate all the gifts we have. We have the freedom to voice our opinions and to stand up to injustice when and where they happen. Everyone has limitations but people with disabilities may have more than others. We must not use these limitations to stop us from trying our best and being the best we can be. Our country is not perfect and there are many wrongs that need to be corrected. We can improve society one step at a time by speaking out and being heard. We can use today's technology to communicate to anyone in the world and let our voices be heard especially the people that have been silenced or ignored. This will not stop ignorance or prejudice against people with disabilities and anyone that is different but we can educate society who we are. We are people that may walk different or use wheelchairs or crutches, we may have a speech defects and some of us may not speak at all but we are people that have goals, dreams, desires, good days and bad days. We want and deserve to be treated with respect and we must try to break down barriers that are challenging all of us Happy Thanksgiving Stephen Allman