Distributed materials may include handouts on preferred terminology, words with dignity, and ten do's and don'ts when you encounter a person with a disability. These presentations are to promote acceptance of people with disabilities as normal people. Included are discussions on breaking through attitudinal barriers, the dispelling of myths associated with stereotypes, what constitutes normalcy, self-assurance, etc. This seminar is designed to share with audiences that individuals with disabilities are like amny others in society, capable of living and donating to the mainstream of life. Titles 1 to 5 refer to topics such as employment, public entities, government services, telecommunications, and other miscellaneous provisions.
Additional presentations are available upon request.
The Council discussed ways to reduce the number of people on the mailing list, which is currently over 200. A committee was established to update the mailing list. The committee consists of Katherine Zdziemborski, Karen Irving, Sarah Lee, Kim Osborn, Linda Close, and Kim Strunk. The State Transition Council met in Wichita on June 15, 1999. The next meeting will be on October 19 in Salina.