Good morning All, the following is an introduction to an article I wrote years ago.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
There are environmental threats to people with disabilities who are unemployed or experiencing the need for occupation are psychosocial threats to those who are experiencing a mental illness episode. Some are disadvantaged with both disabilities. The solution is a major social shift that involves the arts. This program would generate enough funds to support its ongoing cost, with limited grants after an initial setup fund. Using the arts as employment participation and as a creative and constructive occupation for the disabled will be a great advantage and solve many problems with the extra benefit of lesser pressure on the public purse. Venues are already available in the majority of the majorities of communities. This program will smooth the integration of the disabled back into the community and will greater lessen the stigma of those people who are experiencing a mental illness episode and the stigma associated with other disabilities.
Regrettably, my printer is not working, I've typed the opening paragraph and can finish as time permits. I hope this is in keeping with the forum requirements.
Best wishes
BobP
