tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post5445610966235251630..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: New Questions / Different AnswersDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-3818104061543442712007-03-26T00:43:00.000-04:002007-03-26T00:43:00.000-04:00We're still a long long way from broad recognition...We're still a long long way from broad recognition that there are not two separate sets of rights for people without disabilities and people with disabilities (especially people with intellectual disabilities). And people closest to the situation are often the worst offenders. But I agree with Dave that there are some important attitude shifts going on that have nothing to do with training in the field, and it is very encouraging! There is definitely reason to be positive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-74570254040161757402007-03-25T23:26:00.000-04:002007-03-25T23:26:00.000-04:00Dear Dave-Captor,I think not.But for you and peopl...Dear Dave-Captor,I think not.But for you and people like you,the disabled would still be in those jails.And by the way, my eyes certainly did require some prying open.It wasn't really that they were closed, but I sure couldn't see as well as I can now.I still remember asking my friend in "the field"-well, what ARE they're rights? And she patiently and gently said"they are the same as yours and mine"Duh.And I know why.Because they are the same as you and me.FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-28330939265591968222007-03-25T12:45:00.000-04:002007-03-25T12:45:00.000-04:00Interesting new world, great new reality - and it ...Interesting new world, great new reality - and it is going to be ok - we must believe that.linahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00675640977094855867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-35580160699725965392007-03-25T11:59:00.000-04:002007-03-25T11:59:00.000-04:00Dave, I know. It is going to be ok - it really is....Dave, I know. It is going to be ok - it really is. We must be patient on one hand and on the other make it urgent! It is exciting and it really is changing. Keep sharing your insight, your learning and experiences. The more hope there is the more engergy we have to keep it movin!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for another story of hope. I love them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com