Guest guest Posted February 18, 2000 Report Share Posted February 18, 2000 --- NDSS wrote: > Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 12:07:30 EST > Subject: Post Article on Families Forced to Give up > Children > undisclosed-recipients:; > > National Down Syndrome Society > Advocacy Action - Information Bulletin > February 18, 2000 > Washington Post Article Highlights Dilemna for > Families Urged to Relinquish > Children to Receive Services > > A front page article in the Washington Post today > presents a disturbing > portrayal of the anguish of families who are urged > or forced to give up their > parental rights in order for their child to receive > the services they need. T > he article contains some inaccuracies, offensive > terminology and outdated > language in portraying people with disabilities and > their families. However, > it does draw attention to a very real, unjust and > difficult situation faced > by some families. > > To read the entire article, visit this Washington > Post website: > > http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2005-2000Feb17.html > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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