ASK Dr. Applewhite About Perceptions of Beauty and Disability
Ask Dr. Applewhite by ASK Dr Applewhite
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Do most people perceive disabled persons as beautiful and productive? Ask Dr. Applewhite and the members of the DIFferently-Abled Network (DAN). Contact us at www.whiteappleinstitute.org or TEXT/CALL: 88856APPLE (8885627753). EMAIL: info@whiteappleinstitute.org
People with visible and non-visible physical disabilities are reminded constantly by advertisements that able-bodied persons are beautiful, productive, and successful. However, most people hold the perception that a physically or mentally disabled person is just the opposite. Dr. Danita Applewhite is joined by Supermodel Beverly Johnson, Spokesperson for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation 2014 and recipient of the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award. They will share a unique perspective of how perceptions of beauty and disability can be changed. A very special thanks to Target, Wa ...
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