Comments on: 21 Changes in the area of disability

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 02:17:58 +0000

In reply to Brian.

Hi Brian,
There is definitely still a way to go but as you point out many are learning better terminology.

Julie

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 13:47:44 +0000

The use of general terminology. Parts of society (particularly teachers) are learning better terminology. I think a parents we could also learn better ways to talk about disabilities.
Special needs, additional needs, needing additional support
Suffers a disability, lives with a disability, manages a disability
Special school, school in a different setting
Disabled child, Child with a disability, Child with a diagnosis (this works really well in a formal school setting)
Person with a disability, person Who has …

I’m sure there are heaps more I haven’t come across.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:11:09 +0000

In reply to David Stratton.

Hi David,

I think there are plenty of people happy to share the negative stuff. I really like sharing the good bits and there are good bits.

Yes, A380 is an improvement but we need more in regards to air travel.

I’ve emailed regarding Christina.

Julie

By: David Stratton

David Stratton — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 11:41:51 +0000

I love your attitude Julie – that things can improve but are getting better. it is my impression too and I get tired out by the “disability nazis” who cannot see the upside.

I am excited by the A380 toilets – maybe Ros and I will fly again somewhere.

Thank you for flying the flag.

Do you have recent contact with Christina?