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Thumbs Down to Pity

Copies of Thumbs Down to Pity

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Woodland Park, CO 80863

Questions? Contact Benjamin at heroman87@msn.com.

Following is the text of Thumbs Down to Pity, as spoken by Benjamin in the film:

For many years, some of the biggest names in Hollywood have focused on pity

to portray characters with disabilities: unproductive people with lousy lives.

The movies are make-believe, but when the movie's over,

the audience still has pity for people with disabilities.

C-U-T!

I have a disability and my life is nothing like the Hollywood stereotype.

On my shoes, I use Velcro instead of shoelaces.

I've earned two karate belts, and I know how to handle myself.

I pay my own bills with my debit card, and I write for my college newspaper.

For the way most people with disabilities are played onscreen,

rated on a scale of one to ten, Hollywood gets a zero!

So here's my advice to people who make the movies:
Enough with the stereotype---it's worn out!

Come on, Hollywood---Thumbs Down to Pity!

7/16/06

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Our words reflect the way we think, so let's get rid of descriptors like "handicapped, physically disabled, mentally retarded, learning disabled" and other words that focus on the condition instead of the person. People First Language promotes dignity and respect for all!

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