Now throwing my two cents in. This is why we as a society of disabled individuals can't get anywhere. We are ONLY seen as a group always to be felt sorry for. I do things that can inspire people but that is not all what I or any of us are. We live, we love, we have emotions that need to be addressed as human beings. This past Monday was the International Day of Acceptance. This was started by to recognize that we as a disabled group of humans should be treated like what we are....HUMAN. If there really is a treatment out there, the telethons would go away and those companies would cease to exist. Now I'm all ranted out. Putting away the soap box for another day.
Michael Jeffries
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From: Swami Suddhananda <[log in to unmask]>
To: C-PALSY <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sat, Jan 24, 2015 6:21 pm
Subject: Re: UCP Tele-thon---Eau Claire, Wisconsin
I haven't liked the telethon depictions either. I no longer have a TV so I was
hoping the attitude had improved but doesn't sound like it from Tamars post.
Please I don't want to be required to inspire pity or admiration because of a
certain set of challenges. I am not brave or courageous nor super human nor sub
human. Everyone has challenges. I would like to have what I do be just that -
what I do. And how I do it is just - how I do it. There are so many stories of
facing incredible situations and comi
All for Him•All for Good
> On Jan 24, 2015, at 4:22 PM, Tamar Raine <[log in to unmask]>
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> I can't believe they still have telethons. (I don't like the way they portray
people with disabilities.)
> Thanks,Tamar Raine
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> It is not our differences that divide us.
> It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.
> ~ Audre Lorde
> From: Kathy Jo Pink <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:49 AM
> Subject: UCP Tele-thon---Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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> Looking for something to do today. If at home, watch the Starfest
> Telethon Live on WEAU 13 and make a donation. Want to get out and enjoy
> the beautiful weather, head out to Snowbiz at Winterfest on Lake
> Altoona,lots of great activities to watch and take part in!
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