Differently-Abled: Corey Nett
Words matter. Perception matters. When you meet someone, you already have preconceived notions based on the words that you heard about that type of person. This is especially true for a differently-abled person. For the most part, they are probably described as disabled or handicapped. Those two words automatically make one think they are less than, or of their inabilities instead of abilities. The term differently-abled focuses on ones abilities. They might not be able to accomplish tasks the so-called normal way, but they can probably figure out a different approach.
“May the term differently-abled, help to gain full acceptance.”
~W. Corey Nett
What people are saying about Corey’s presentation…
“You are really and inspiration for this school. Thank you for making this school love each other. Thank you.” – Brown School student
“Thank you Corey for sharing with us about your project because I’m also a bit, as you called it, abled with my hand and mouth. You are a very good mentor for me again thank you for sharing” – Egan
“Thank you for coming and showing us that even if you are differently abled you can do what you set your mind to. Will Corey Nett run for council again?” – Ron
“Thank you for making a new way for differently able people.” - Julieana
“Dear Corey, I am glad you prove people wrong. When people say you can’t do something you always will be ABLE to prove them wrong.” - Addison
“Thank you for showing just because you’re disabled doesn’t mean you can’t do more! THANK YOU.” – Brown School student
“You inspired me to be better and live to the fullest. I would recommend this to everyone because people need to be aware of how lucky they are and how others are mistreated.” – Thomas
“When we first met, I really did feel a bit awkward. After that presentation, I felt a change in my behavior.” – Rose
“10/10, I thought it was amazing, it was really eye opening.” – St. Mary’s student
“More people should be exposed to this story. It influenced me a lot and I know it will for others as well.” – Ray Ann
“At the beginning of the presentation, I felt different than at the end. I realized that even though my group researched disability discrimination, nothing compared to actually having a speaker who went through a lot. I know that people who are differently abled aren’t too much different than any other person. I think the presentation was appropriate for me because it opened my eyes and enhanced my knowledge on so many different topics. I realized that using differently abled instead of disabled could make a world of difference. Plus, I think kids my age really do need to learn more about things like this.” – Anna
“Our words are important. We want to empower others.” – PTA student
“I will take away from today that differently abled is no different than me. They are just as capable of achieving everything that I am.” – PTA student
“At our age we need to know these things and that we are all different in our own special ways.” – Gracen
“Thank you for the neat’o burrito presentations!” – Austin