Special Needs People Quotes

“The word 'special', as it is applied to disability, too often means 'a bit shit'.”
― Stella Young

“A great mind is just a great mind, and try not to worry too much about what package it's in.”
― Kristine Barnett

“My ears work. My brain understands. Can't you see I am a REAL PERSON?”
― Carol Cujec, Real

“The most important outcome of education is that students have a good quality of life and are productive members of society. Employment is the critical component for a successful quality of life for people with disabilities. Good jobs and/or careers that offer meaningful work, good pay and benefits, and social inclusion provide the key for successful outcomes. Page 3.”
― Keith Storey, Case Studies in Transition and Employment for Students and Adults with Disabilities

“The cruelty of it. The desecration, Margo thought with disgust. Mangling an imperfect body because of an imperfect mind.”
― Monica Starkman, The End of Miracles

“The cruelty of it. The desecration, Margo thought with disgust. Mangling a perfect body because of an imperfect mind.”
― Monica Starkman, The End of Miracles

“There is a wealth of evidence that people with Williams have a much stronger emotional response to music than the average person does. Even young children with Williams who can't talk yet suddenly start crying when they hear a sad song.”
― Jennifer Latson