Dead whales they count. Spotted owls and butterflies they count. Deaths among people with disabilities they don't even bother to count. The world is watching American democracy. The world will follow what we do.
Failure is unthinkable.
Empowerment Today I present to you what I passionately believe is the most important issue for America, the most important issue for humanity now. In 1776, the issue was inalienable rights of all people. In 1997, it is empowerment of all people to exercise those rights, and the responsibilities that go with them. I am convinced that we will never achieve full, productive participation for any American until there is a revolution to establish a culture that systematically empowers all to live their God-given potential. Empowerment is when we understand that people with disabilities are not a tragic minority.