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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

This I Believe

My daughter has a right to be included in all aspects of society; this I believe
My daughter has the right to a free and public education; this I believe
My daughter has the right to be educated in an inclusive environment, where all students benefit from the experience; this I believe
My daughter has every right to be born; this I believe
My daughter is living a full and happy life; this I believe
My daughter has the right to be gainfully employed in a meaningful job position; this I believe
My daughter has the right to live as independently as she is able; this I believe
My daughter has many abilities; this I believe
My daughter can be a great friend to your child, if given the opportunity; this I believe
Down syndrome is not something to fear; this I believe
People with Down syndrome are more alike than different; this I believe
My daughter does not suffer from Down syndrome; this I believe
My daughter can learn, but some things will take a little longer; this I believe
My daughter is not a burden to our family, or to society; this I believe
My daughter has Down syndrome, it does not have her; this I believe
Down syndrome is a part of my daughter, but does not define all of who she is; this I believe
My daughter likes to do a lot of the same things your child enjoys; this I believe
Words can and do hurt. R*tard(ed) is demeaning and derogatory; this I believe
My daughter deserves the same opportunities for success and happiness as your child; this I believe
My daughter can achieve success and happiness; this I believe
People with Down syndrome shouldn't be judged by their extra chromosome; this I believe
People with Down syndrome have so much potential if just given a chance; this I believe
People with Down syndrome experience the same range of emotions as you and I; this I believe
People with Down syndrome deserve to be thought of as a person first; this I believe
Differences make the world go world. Differences are what make everyone interesting; this I believe
People with Down syndrome don't want your pity, they just want you to take your time and get to know them; this I believe
My daughter deserves to be treated with respect; this I believe
My daughter deserves to be seen as a valuable member of society; this I believe
The possibilities for my daughter's future are many; this I believe
Disability is natural; this I believe

Please feel free to add your own 'this I believe' quote(s). Would love to add on to this list!


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4 comments:

my family said...

id like to share this some time if you dont mind

Mom24 said...

All children have value, this I believe.

MMAR said...

I agree with you whole heartedly!! Your daughter is BEAUTIFUL!! Those eyes just make you melt : ) I'm now following you and look forward to your post!
~Melissa
Keeping Up With The Rheinlander's
http://www.mnmrheinlander.blogspot.com

Kathleen@so much to say, so little time said...

Amen!