Would You Say “Get a Life”?
[SARN Memo for March 31, 2010]
Last fall, a reader asked:
How do you deal with bigots? Some folks believe that people with disabilities should not be seen or heard—that they are not as good as others; that they should be kept in the house; that if they’re seen in public, it will degrade the neighborhood.
And what if an elected leader is in that group? What’s the best way to deal with him or her?
Please respond with your ideas. What has worked for you?
Respond to this memo!1. Group Activity: Role Play
Make a list of four or five bigoted statements that people in your group have heard—either spoken directly to them or to other people they know. Talk about helpful responses. Talk about responses that would not work—and why not. Then role play. One person plays the “bad guy,” who says the hurtful line. The other person should try out a response. Give everyone a turn.
2. Resource
I Can Speak for Myself
Practice assertive communication with this fun, interactive kit.
Today’s Trivia Question:
When is the SABE National Self-Advocacy Conference this year?
- August 19-22, 2010
- September 23-26, 2010
- October 28-31, 2010
- There is no conference this year.
(The answer will be published in the next Memo.)
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