At The Arc of Massachusetts, we are deeply concerned about hate culture and the impact on our community. We are strongly advocating with the legislature to pass a simple bill to remove all archaic language from Massachusetts chapter law. This Boston Globe article by Beth Tietel comes at the right moment in time.
Sullivan teaches medical students across the state about the importance of using language that values people with disabilities, and she fears that people may forget the danger that comes when people’s lives are devalued.
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