Monthly Archives: October 2010
Dave’s attitude reveals that changing attitudes is the priority
Most people agree that the true sign of a modern and civilized society can be seen in the way that it treats those that are “weakest”. Social welfare, even in times of austerity, should ensure that the “weakest” do not … Continue reading
Heroes or just downright unfortunate?
The description heroes has been applied liberally over the last few days to describe the Chilean miners. Every time I’ve heard this I’ve winced a little bit, in a very similar way to the way I feel when I hear … Continue reading
Posted in Changing attitudes, Stereotypes
Tagged adversity, changing attitudes, disability, hero, heroes, heroic, miners
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Sometimes, attitudes & behaviour need to catch up with the law
Last week I went to a friend’s wedding party. It was held in the basement health club that was his own small business. I used the elevator to get down to basement level. He half complained about how he had … Continue reading
Posted in Access, Changing attitudes, Inclusion
Tagged access, attitude, attitudes, changing attitudes, disability, elevator, lift, out-of-order, second-class citizens, stairlift
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