Disability is Natural!
Today I attended an event about children with disabilities put on by FOCUS , Families Of Children Under Stress, and it was great. The first speaker, Joe Sarra of ChildKind, Inc., began his speech by making this point: disability is natural! Having a disability is not something to be feared or ashamed of, as it is a totally natural part of life. What a refreshing view on disability! To further illustrate his points, Sarra included these facts: 54 million Americans have a disability. That's one out of every five! (2002 Census) The number of people born with disabilities is higher and more children are surviving past birth due to medical advancements. People with disabilities are living longer due to medical advancements. While some disabilities are identified at birth, others occur throughout the lifespan due to traumatic events or the aging process. People with disabilities make up the largest minority group in the United States. Getting diagnosed with a disability is often a trauma