Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hey, I already got a response from the writer! That's how we roll at FOX40.com PS: The article has been fixed. I do my best to avoid using the phrase " Suffers from " when it relates to a disability. As the brother of an austic individual, I am aware and completey understanding of the sensitive phrasing when it relates to those with any kind of handicap. Occasionally, I slip up -- I only wish when people called me out on it, they were as kind as you were instead of the angry e-mails I sometimes receive. Thanks again! Cheers, Subject: Sharing my rampage! To: MosaicDS Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 2:43 PM Okay, I'm just in one of those moods today. You know the, okay, don't mess with me/let's change the world. I just can't stand the " suffering " sterotype of Down Syndrome. I had to write the writer the following. Just wanted to share. Maybe we can educate the world one person at a time. The following I wrote. In a recent article about " Sex Offender Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Handicapped Daughter " you stated " A 51-year-old registered sex offender has been arrested by authorities on charges of sexually assaulting his adult biological daughter who suffers from Down Syndrome. " I am letting you know you do not " suffer from Down Syndrome " . She may have suffered from having a molester for a father but she doesn't suffer from DS. She could suffer from medical conditions resulting from the DS or she could have no medical conditions. Sorry for going on a rampage. I just figure this is how the public becomes ignorant. I don't want the suffering sterotype to propagate. I think people already have a low standard for those with Down Syndrome. They do not know the fabulous people I know who happen to have it with families, kids, careers, college degrees and blending in our society. Thanks, Char Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Any time this happens and I see something written that says a person with Ds " suffers " I always refer them to my article I wrote concerning this. I invite you all do read this and do the same. This will help educate the public on what Ds/mDs is and what it isn't! Like Casey says, He has Abilities.... there is nothing " dis " about him! Here is the link to my article Do People with Down syndrome Suffer? http://mosaicmoments.today.com/do-people-wds-suffer/ Kristy Colvin IMDSA President ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association PH: Toll Free: 1-888-MDS-LINK http://www.imdsa.org http://www.mosaicmoments.today.com Subject: Sharing my rampage! To: MosaicDS Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 2:43 PM Okay, I'm just in one of those moods today. You know the, okay, don't mess with me/let's change the world. I just can't stand the " suffering " sterotype of Down Syndrome. I had to write the writer the following. Just wanted to share. Maybe we can educate the world one person at a time. The following I wrote. In a recent article about " Sex Offender Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Handicapped Daughter " you stated " A 51-year-old registered sex offender has been arrested by authorities on charges of sexually assaulting his adult biological daughter who suffers from Down Syndrome. " I am letting you know you do not " suffer from Down Syndrome " . She may have suffered from having a molester for a father but she doesn't suffer from DS. She could suffer from medical conditions resulting from the DS or she could have no medical conditions. Sorry for going on a rampage. I just figure this is how the public becomes ignorant. I don't want the suffering sterotype to propagate. I think people already have a low standard for those with Down Syndrome. They do not know the fabulous people I know who happen to have it with families, kids, careers, college degrees and blending in our society. Thanks, Char Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Bravo Charlene!!! Nicely done. Casey T. Morton IMDSA NewsLetter Editor ________________________________ To: MosaicDS Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 1:01:14 PM Subject: Re: Sharing my rampage! Hey, I already got a response from the writer! That's how we roll at FOX40.com PS: The article has been fixed. I do my best to avoid using the phrase " Suffers from " when it relates to a disability. As the brother of an austic individual, I am aware and completey understanding of the sensitive phrasing when it relates to those with any kind of handicap. Occasionally, I slip up -- I only wish when people called me out on it, they were as kind as you were instead of the angry e-mails I sometimes receive. Thanks again! Cheers, From: Charlene Dwyer <chardwyeryahoo (DOT) com> Subject: Sharing my rampage! To: MosaicDS@yahoogroup s.com Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 2:43 PM Okay, I'm just in one of those moods today. You know the, okay, don't mess with me/let's change the world. I just can't stand the " suffering " sterotype of Down Syndrome. I had to write the writer the following. Just wanted to share. Maybe we can educate the world one person at a time. The following I wrote. In a recent article about " Sex Offender Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Handicapped Daughter " you stated " A 51-year-old registered sex offender has been arrested by authorities on charges of sexually assaulting his adult biological daughter who suffers from Down Syndrome. " I am letting you know you do not " suffer from Down Syndrome " . She may have suffered from having a molester for a father but she doesn't suffer from DS. She could suffer from medical conditions resulting from the DS or she could have no medical conditions. Sorry for going on a rampage. I just figure this is how the public becomes ignorant. I don't want the suffering sterotype to propagate. I think people already have a low standard for those with Down Syndrome. They do not know the fabulous people I know who happen to have it with families, kids, careers, college degrees and blending in our society. Thanks, Char Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Wow Kristy! What a wonderful article! From: Charlene Dwyer <chardwyeryahoo (DOT) com> Subject: Sharing my rampage! To: MosaicDS@yahoogroup s.com Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 2:43 PM Okay, I'm just in one of those moods today. You know the, okay, don't mess with me/let's change the world. I just can't stand the " suffering " sterotype of Down Syndrome. I had to write the writer the following. Just wanted to share. Maybe we can educate the world one person at a time. The following I wrote. In a recent article about " Sex Offender Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Handicapped Daughter " you stated " A 51-year-old registered sex offender has been arrested by authorities on charges of sexually assaulting his adult biological daughter who suffers from Down Syndrome. " I am letting you know you do not " suffer from Down Syndrome " . She may have suffered from having a molester for a father but she doesn't suffer from DS. She could suffer from medical conditions resulting from the DS or she could have no medical conditions. Sorry for going on a rampage. I just figure this is how the public becomes ignorant. I don't want the suffering sterotype to propagate. I think people already have a low standard for those with Down Syndrome. They do not know the fabulous people I know who happen to have it with families, kids, careers, college degrees and blending in our society. Thanks, Char Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hey Casey, You are one of the fabulous people I was referring to. Char From: Charlene Dwyer <chardwyeryahoo (DOT) com> Subject: Sharing my rampage! To: MosaicDS@yahoogroup s.com Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 2:43 PM Okay, I'm just in one of those moods today. You know the, okay, don't mess with me/let's change the world. I just can't stand the " suffering " sterotype of Down Syndrome. I had to write the writer the following. Just wanted to share. Maybe we can educate the world one person at a time. The following I wrote. In a recent article about " Sex Offender Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Handicapped Daughter " you stated " A 51-year-old registered sex offender has been arrested by authorities on charges of sexually assaulting his adult biological daughter who suffers from Down Syndrome. " I am letting you know you do not " suffer from Down Syndrome " . She may have suffered from having a molester for a father but she doesn't suffer from DS. She could suffer from medical conditions resulting from the DS or she could have no medical conditions. Sorry for going on a rampage. I just figure this is how the public becomes ignorant. I don't want the suffering sterotype to propagate. I think people already have a low standard for those with Down Syndrome. They do not know the fabulous people I know who happen to have it with families, kids, careers, college degrees and blending in our society. Thanks, Char Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 That great Char! Be sure to thank him for his kind response. I am glad he had a heart! Kristy Colvin IMDSA President ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association PH: Toll Free: 1-888-MDS-LINK http://www.imdsa.org http://www.mosaicmoments.today.com From: Charlene Dwyer <chardwyeryahoo (DOT) com> Subject: Sharing my rampage! To: MosaicDS@yahoogroup s.com Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 2:43 PM Okay, I'm just in one of those moods today. You know the, okay, don't mess with me/let's change the world. I just can't stand the " suffering " sterotype of Down Syndrome. I had to write the writer the following. Just wanted to share. Maybe we can educate the world one person at a time. The following I wrote. In a recent article about " Sex Offender Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Handicapped Daughter " you stated " A 51-year-old registered sex offender has been arrested by authorities on charges of sexually assaulting his adult biological daughter who suffers from Down Syndrome. " I am letting you know you do not " suffer from Down Syndrome " . She may have suffered from having a molester for a father but she doesn't suffer from DS. She could suffer from medical conditions resulting from the DS or she could have no medical conditions. Sorry for going on a rampage. I just figure this is how the public becomes ignorant. I don't want the suffering sterotype to propagate. I think people already have a low standard for those with Down Syndrome. They do not know the fabulous people I know who happen to have it with families, kids, careers, college degrees and blending in our society. Thanks, Char Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 LOL Thanks Char.... That is what we call " Constructive Rampages " Kristy Colvin IMDSA President ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association PH: Toll Free: 1-888-MDS-LINK http://www.imdsa.org http://www.mosaicmoments.today.com From: Charlene Dwyer <chardwyeryahoo (DOT) com> Subject: Sharing my rampage! To: MosaicDS@yahoogroup s.com Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 2:43 PM Okay, I'm just in one of those moods today. You know the, okay, don't mess with me/let's change the world. I just can't stand the " suffering " sterotype of Down Syndrome. I had to write the writer the following. Just wanted to share. Maybe we can educate the world one person at a time. The following I wrote. In a recent article about " Sex Offender Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Handicapped Daughter " you stated " A 51-year-old registered sex offender has been arrested by authorities on charges of sexually assaulting his adult biological daughter who suffers from Down Syndrome. " I am letting you know you do not " suffer from Down Syndrome " . She may have suffered from having a molester for a father but she doesn't suffer from DS. She could suffer from medical conditions resulting from the DS or she could have no medical conditions. Sorry for going on a rampage. I just figure this is how the public becomes ignorant. I don't want the suffering sterotype to propagate. I think people already have a low standard for those with Down Syndrome. They do not know the fabulous people I know who happen to have it with families, kids, careers, college degrees and blending in our society. Thanks, Char Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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