Tuesday, October 5, 2010

What if someone stares at my sibling with Down syndrome?

2 comments:

  1. What an excellent video. It is such good advice for anyone to not be defensive and assume the worst in people. Thanks for sharing that!

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  2. Excellent clip. I confess that I find myself unintentionally staring at people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. I see them, get lost in a thought and/or prayer, and 10 seconds later realize that I've been rudely staring at them the entire time. It's not malicious -- it's sympathetic/empathetic -- and I feel embarrassed for staring. This clip was wonderfully understanding of those of us who stare "for the right reasons" (if you'll forgive such an expression).

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