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From: Susan.Goldfield@p0.f1089.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Susan Goldfield)
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Subject: Re:Terminology
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Date: 18 Jun 91 16:17:05 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hello Eric and thank you so much for responding to my post. I agree
with you 1000% . The term Mongolism is truly an ugly thing. I did
indeed know of the history of the word and have felt first hand how
it can effect people. I mentioned in a previous post that my Aunt
Ellen, who has Down's Syndrome, calls it Up's Syndrome. She thought
of that many years ago and that clever change gave her alot of self
confidence. I also would like to see"trisomy 21" used as an alternative.
I have worked with professionals who have blatantly slighted these
adults because of prejudice. One person, who worked for Office of
Vocational Rehabilitation in Pa, wasn't going to continue funding
because he said, "Down's aren't able to work, they're just not capable
of it". I nearly said some very unlady like things, but held my breath
instead. We already had a job lined up for him. What else can I say?
What else can we do? Talk with you soon.....Sue

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