Hasse is neither cynical or sappy about living with cerebral palsy, a condition he's had since birth. His Web site now contains a summary of the discussion forum's results. Susan E. Ludwig, R.N., B.Sc., echoes what nearly half of the forum's postings said about the heroism often attributed to people who have disabilities. If they are and they think they are print-worthy, so be it. But, if the same accomplishment for a person without a disability would be 'ordinary,' they need to be aware that they are patronizing the very population they say they want to inspire.
Every human being is unique.
I'm content with that. Chicken Soup' book for us 'special, special' people. There are two kinds of bigots in my world. He also offered a complimentary copy of his book to two other individuals who posted the most useful advise for the authors. Each story illustrates a turning point in his understanding about what it means to be presumed different in the U.S. and abroad.