Planning and the Golden Rule

by Arthur Bolton* A mother concludes teaching her six year old about the golden rule by saying, “So you see dear, we are here to help others.” After thinking about this for a moment the child asks, “And what are the others here for?” There is great interest in the development of comprehensive solutions to … Read more

When Words Are Not Enough!

Read the story and the reminder of the tension between language change and meaningful action in disability advocacy. “From morons, to the feebleminded, to patients, to the retarded, to clients, and now consumers. You do that and then you go home feeling self-satisfied that you’ve just done something good and important for people like my … Read more