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Monday, June 02, 2008

The Associated Press: Beijing organizers apologize for language in volunteer guide

The Associated Press: Beijing organizers apologize for language in volunteer guide


"For example, some physically disabled are isolated, unsocial and introspective; they usually do not volunteer to contact people. They can be stubborn and controlling; they may be sensitive and struggle with trust issues. Sometimes they are overly protective of themselves, especially when they are called `crippled' or `paralyzed.'"



When they interviewed me, I told them that I was not representative of all disabled people.

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