Chelsea Werner is a world class gymnast with Down syndrome needing fundraising for travel and training for the 2013 season.
Sports – Danville, California, United States
Recall the inspirational 2011 news story?
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She’s now age-21. And still competing.
… While in Atlanta, she was also invited to participate in “World Gym For Life Challenge” in South Africa in the summer of 2013.
We need extra support
Since Special Olympics has dropped the gymnastics program in Northern California, Chelsea and her coach, Dawn Pombo, are not eligible for any reimbursements for travel, training etc. Chelsea’s coach is required to be with her at any event she competes in. Many opportunities are becoming available for Chelsea to share her talent and love for gymnastics! However funding is needed to allow her to continue her training and to pay for travel to competitions. We are looking to raise $10,000 for her 2013 season. …
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I’d change it to, “Chelsea Werner is a world class gymnast with Down syndrome.”
Do you see the difference language can make in honoring who people are? People first language fights stigma by changing the way we think about the individual. Despite it being a part of her life, Chelsea is clearly not defined by her disability.
Source: I work with people with disabilities.
Thanks xmaestro.
I changed the wording as you recommended. Her accomplishments are astonishing and praiseworthy. I meant no disrespect of any kind.
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