tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post7308759957394222869..comments2024-03-29T09:18:21.305-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: April is Autism Awareness Month: The history of disability treatment in the US by Kathleen L. MaherDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-48971151237220047342013-04-23T13:56:07.116-04:002013-04-23T13:56:07.116-04:00Kathleen, I wonder what would have happened, had m...Kathleen, I wonder what would have happened, had my wife and I not treated our older son like the intelligent and sweet kid that he is and did our best to help him overcome his challenges. We would never know the joy of a kid who studies twice as hard as anyone else to make A's and stay in accelerated classes, who loves baseball and is known by his teammates as a contact hitter, who loves music and is about to travel to Europe with his marching band, and who is one step away from Eagle Scout.Walt Mussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07252729944233200374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-88278074103108198802013-04-23T11:04:25.816-04:002013-04-23T11:04:25.816-04:00I have always been saddened by the treatment of th...I have always been saddened by the treatment of these poor people back in the day. I'm sure it's because they didn't have the resources, medical histories or knowledge we do. Thank you for a wonderful post full of history!<br />SusanSusan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885508869904521374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-19940020448195127602013-04-21T15:24:33.293-04:002013-04-21T15:24:33.293-04:00Kathleen, thank you sooo much! I'm so grateful...Kathleen, thank you sooo much! I'm so grateful to have won your contest, and look forward to reading Bachelor Buttons, and the Irish goodie basket sounds wonderful! As soon as I've read Bachelor Buttons I'd be happy to leave you a review. Thanks again!<br />Nanceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588677121611836251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-2458147954314252902013-04-21T01:03:46.678-04:002013-04-21T01:03:46.678-04:00And the winner of my novella and Irish goodie bask...And the winner of my novella and Irish goodie basket is Nancee! Congratulations! I will be emailing you shortly for your mailing info.<br />Thank you everybody for visiting today. Lord bless~<br />KathyKathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-40427523261743433142013-04-21T00:55:36.049-04:002013-04-21T00:55:36.049-04:00and yet, there is hope for better understanding an...and yet, there is hope for better understanding and treatment all the time. I am thankful for the continuing progress and breakthroughs. Thanks for commenting! :)Kathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-80995494762401071042013-04-21T00:54:19.243-04:002013-04-21T00:54:19.243-04:00Thanks, Janalyn. I love it when history shows God&...Thanks, Janalyn. I love it when history shows God's people as the agents of good in a degenerate culture. This was a great case in point. God's people are awesome like that!Kathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-60148314911474517692013-04-21T00:52:43.635-04:002013-04-21T00:52:43.635-04:00I remember that story, yes, that waiter was a hero...I remember that story, yes, that waiter was a hero. Sadly there are still people who refuse to see the humanity in people who are different. Jesus was such a revolutionary--he championed orphans, the poor, the weak, the leprous, women, children. . .people whom society deemed worthless. Every human rights movement has its roots in His teachings.<br /><br />Good luck on the giveaway, Maxie. Nice to see you here today, as always. :)Kathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-22946783242084297482013-04-21T00:48:39.218-04:002013-04-21T00:48:39.218-04:00oh, give your boy a hug for befriending him! your ...oh, give your boy a hug for befriending him! your son is someone making a big difference! That blesses me. So often these kids struggle socially, and friendships are very challenging, but sooo longed for. <br />Yes, thinking on the past makes me want to fight like a mama bear to consider my boy being so misunderstood. Thanking God for His people who have been salt and light.<br /><br />Blessings, and good luck on the drawingKathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-75231384336623325562013-04-21T00:43:24.264-04:002013-04-21T00:43:24.264-04:00Thank you for coming by today, Eliza. So many of u...Thank you for coming by today, Eliza. So many of us are touched by a loved one with a disability. I am thankful it is no longer a taboo subject and that we are learning more every day.<br />blessings, and good luck on the drawingKathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-77358263263077523052013-04-20T23:28:35.002-04:002013-04-20T23:28:35.002-04:00Wow Kathy, that was really interesting. It's s...Wow Kathy, that was really interesting. It's so sad that people suffered so through the centuries. I remember seeing one in a nearby town when I was growing up.Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-2017399197395129332013-04-20T23:26:52.690-04:002013-04-20T23:26:52.690-04:00Kathleen, thanks for this post. What a shame that ...Kathleen, thanks for this post. What a shame that the handicapped suffered from those they relied upon for care. How interesting that conscientious objectors helped change the treatment of these patients. Janalyn<br /><br /> Janalyn Voigt, escape into creative worlds of fiction.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16233710536302581735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-69037686757729992522013-04-20T22:52:47.327-04:002013-04-20T22:52:47.327-04:00Kathleen, it always makes me sad when I hear of t...<br /> Kathleen, it always makes me sad when I hear of those who treated people so cruel like they don't matter or don't know. I think of how bad the blacks were treated in the slave days. They were looked upon as cattle by so many. I can't even imagine them doing what they did. Even auctioning them off, and men being to touch them all over like animals. I think some of our institutions now are pretty bad. But glad for any improvement. A mo. or so a couple of people wanted the people in a resturant to make a family to leave because the little girl had Downs Syndrome. The waiter ask them to leave and not come back as long as they felt like this. He figured he might get fired, but didn't It made headlines on our TV. People called him a Hero. They acted like he was contageous. I would like to win. <br /> Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-41740052492232214912013-04-20T22:41:08.949-04:002013-04-20T22:41:08.949-04:00My friend's son is autistic, and I hate to thi...My friend's son is autistic, and I hate to think how he could have be institutionalized in the past. He's such a cute, loving, and smart little boy, and my son's best friend. I'm so glad that God brought along people who would make a difference!Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04559934405090747046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-27513558703573392772013-04-20T22:10:51.666-04:002013-04-20T22:10:51.666-04:00Wow I am so glad we have progressed since then...i...Wow I am so glad we have progressed since then...it's so sad to think of what some people went through. truckredford(at)gmail(dot)comTruckredfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15503888758596450251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-44055800282226862142013-04-20T18:23:09.978-04:002013-04-20T18:23:09.978-04:00Thanks, Nancy. Isn't it wonderful how we are u...Thanks, Nancy. Isn't it wonderful how we are uncovering the amazing mysteries of how we are all fearfully and wonderfully made? I think of the many autistic savants, and how their special gifts can be a blessing to society. I appreciate you coming by today.Kathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-48322801111442401822013-04-20T17:18:40.765-04:002013-04-20T17:18:40.765-04:00Thank you for your post, Kathleen. What a terrible...Thank you for your post, Kathleen. What a terrible thing for people to be so poorly treated due to a little understood illness. Thanks for sharing.Nancy J Farrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01566747643718758182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-68227636783388362992013-04-20T17:17:07.962-04:002013-04-20T17:17:07.962-04:00Bonnie, you are my hero for the day. How wonderful...Bonnie, you are my hero for the day. How wonderful to share your time and giftings with these kids. What stories you must have to tell! I;d love to hear some of them.<br /><br />Good luck on the giveaway!Kathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-3853243004622940432013-04-20T17:15:41.299-04:002013-04-20T17:15:41.299-04:00hi, Betz, so nice to have you here. Are you a psyc...hi, Betz, so nice to have you here. Are you a psych or human services major? I find this both fascinating and encouraging in a way, to think of how far we've come. I am proud of our country that we have a higher standard of care for the least of these. <br />Thank you so much for coming by and leaving a comment. Good luck on the giveaway!Kathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-11950342568436033612013-04-20T17:13:32.333-04:002013-04-20T17:13:32.333-04:00My deepest condolences on your mom's passing. ...My deepest condolences on your mom's passing. Yes, I am thankful, too that compassionate people used by the Lord have brought about changes for the better. WE have a ways to go, but it heartens me to know how far we've come.<br />Blessings, and good luck on the giveaway.Kathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-12322543975688104002013-04-20T17:10:49.138-04:002013-04-20T17:10:49.138-04:00Thank you, Kay. Me, too. My husband has worked wit...Thank you, Kay. Me, too. My husband has worked with the developmentally disabled for over a decade and thank God, things are getting better and better for them. I love it when god's people see a need and use His creativity to meet that need. I was very inspired by the Conscientious Objectors. <br />Thanks so much for coming by today.Kathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-59960291046528167622013-04-20T17:09:01.234-04:002013-04-20T17:09:01.234-04:00Hey, Nancee
Thanks for coming by today! I have bee...Hey, Nancee<br />Thanks for coming by today! I have been blown away by the first two--Murray Pura's and Carrie Pagels' stories. I had a lot of fun writing mine. Hope you enjoy!Kathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-53104713378053528912013-04-20T17:07:58.687-04:002013-04-20T17:07:58.687-04:00Hey, Deanna
I am thrilled tha tyou are enjoying th...Hey, Deanna<br />I am thrilled tha tyou are enjoying these Civil War novellas. I am really enjoying the other authors' stories, too. Good luck on this giveaway! Will announce the winner after midnight tonight.Kathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-39365336363495895092013-04-20T16:44:42.232-04:002013-04-20T16:44:42.232-04:00Interesting blog entry - so glad disabilities are ...Interesting blog entry - so glad disabilities are being looked at differently now. Before retiring, I worked for a number of years in a children's home in which the children had not only been abused in all ways, but had autism & other forms of disability. It was so gratifying to see the children start opening up & reaching out to those trying to help them!<br /><br />bonnieroof60@yahoo.combonnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-56279112579639096622013-04-20T15:36:37.613-04:002013-04-20T15:36:37.613-04:00Thanks for sharing - I learned about much of this ...Thanks for sharing - I learned about much of this type of inhumane treatment when in college, and am so glad we have and are moving away from such awfulness! I am looking forward to reading this book as well :)<br /><br />bettimace(at)gmail(dot)comBettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645337615635154815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-75133936767637746222013-04-20T14:56:28.713-04:002013-04-20T14:56:28.713-04:00Thank the Lord we have come a long way since then....Thank the Lord we have come a long way since then. I shudder to think what would have happened to my Mother if she had been living back then. She died from Alzheimer's in December.<br />Library Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04453047929043510049noreply@blogger.com