“Generations of people are shaped by the “politically correct” ways to address topics such as disability. There is a latency between social acceptance and civil rights movements. Generations of people become complacent in what was considered the status quo when they were coming- of- age.” (Martin-Hays, 2022) Body Positivity Message In comparison to the broader
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Photo by jonakoh _ on Unsplash Definition of Special Special is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.” The phrase “special needs” is outdated because it implies that participation in daily life is typical or normal. Calling a disabled person “special” can be patronizing in mundane moments,
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The Paralympics are a celebration. Stephan Halking opened the ceremony with “We are all different. There is no standard or run-of-the-mill human being.” You might donate money to foundations during awareness months, but in pride months, you march and find community. (Martin-Hays 2022 Disabled Pride Vs Awareness) Rising Phoenix Documentary Netflix’s Rising Phoenix “With this
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Photo by Bo Zhang on Unsplash The Olympics and the Paralympics are both global events showcasing exceptional athletes. The Paralympics, named for running parallel to the Olympics rather than for any single disability, Sir Ludwig Guttmann founded the Paralympics after recognizing a universal desire and benefit in athletic participation among people with spinal cord
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Living with CP Cerebral Palsy is a general term for weakness of the brain, characterized by deficits in motor control and coordination. Cerebral palsy is lifelong. According to the Cerebral Palsy Guide. Current estimates of cerebral palsy prevalence are as high as 3 cases per 1,000 children. “Living with cerebral palsy has been the central
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John 9:1-3 — Not Because of Sin “As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be
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