A wonderful thing about children is that they are extremely accepting of disability. This is not to say that they are not interested in the differences between people – they certainly are, much to the embarrassment of their parents! But what parents often don't understand is that their child's innocent captivation with differences is very rarely a problem for the disabled person. I've had plenty of kids stare with undisguised curiosity at my wheelchair, and as far as I'm concerned, it's not...
Published on June 28, 2010 04:55