Part One: Impossible “One sentence, I stare at the words. I can’t believe they’re here, in this notebook. I always dream to be a famous writer.” P. 11 McFarlane is blunt when describing the stereotypical way she views people…
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Q3: Life With Charley – When the Roll is Rolled up Yonder
One of the difficult things about Down syndrome, or any other minority, is that people tend to group and stereotype those who belong. Mom always refers to them as “they.” “They are the sweetest children.” “They love music.” They, they,…
Q38: Adventures in the Mainstream
Q 38) “We’ve always taken the line of least inconvenience regarding his attire, never asking him to wear anything that wasn’t very comfortable and easy to put on. Like pants. If Ned has a pair of regular, zipper-up-the-front,…
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