an entry on my blog
Anonymous said...
I have read the article in the paper and most of the comments on this blog. I have a friend who teaches developmentally challenged children. I was asked to share my thoughts. Please allow me to share them with you.
I was given the paper BEFORE the link to this blog.
Personally, I think the photo on the cover is lovely. Everyone is so happy! I flipped thru the magazine reading the articles. I DID NOT associate the front cover picture with the article you are all talking about. Actually after reading it and then him telling me about this blog I had to go back and re-read it again. Jan - to you I would just like to say please don't feel violated. From an outsiders point of view I saw a very loving picture...and some incredibly happy children. (I wished I was there!) I didn't pick up on this notion of violation until I came to this blog. As for the article - it was what it was. I came away from my first read of the paper remembering the photo, not the content. The PICTURE is WONDERFUL and spoke volumes beyond what any words can say. Thanks for letting me share.
My response...
thank you for your comment anonymous. I agree the picture is wonderful! As for the tag line which links the readers to the article that contains biased, and also inaccurate information (ie children with Ds are born with physical abnormalities) my reaction is quite a bit more than "it was what it was". You wouldn't happen to work at Indy's Child do you?
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Ok, guess I am still a bit angry.
Jan and Nash 5!
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