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Different Is Not Less

Would you agree that if we were all the same it would be a very boring place to live? The three quotes that I have chosen are about disabilities, and how we see people with disabilities. I am a parent of a child with Down syndrome, and I would like to end the stereotypes of these children and adults. People try to avoid people with disabilities instead of embracing the fact that they have unique abilities that can make us all better people. Below are a few quotes by Yvonne Pierre.
“When you focus on someone’s disabilities, you will overlook their abilities, beauty, and uniqueness. Once you learn to accept and love them for who they are, you learn to love yourself unconditionally,” by Yvonne Pierre. Yvonne Pierre is a survivor who has overcome years of abuse. She also lost her father at a young age when he was tragically murdered; however, she turned her life around after several wake up calls and now has four college degrees. She is the proud mother of two, with her younger son having Down syndrome. Yvonne is also an award winning screenwriter and author of “The Day My Soul Cried”. …show more content…
He has the most beautiful soul, and so many qualities that he can share with this world. Kaiden has made me a better person and mother. The fact that people avoid disabled people is despairing to me because they are missing out on their kind spirit, joyfulness, and unconditional love, they share. Every human being has something to contribute to this world if only people would open their minds and hearts. My son never takes life for granted and is a fighter. He has truly taught me to love myself and others

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