People have one or more developmental disabilities in the U.S. It is estimated that every one in six people have one or more developmental disabilities. This shows that developmental disabilities are extremely common. The fact that this is so common means that there needs to be more representation in the media and more. The Understanding Bixy series will spread awareness while also giving that representation that is so needed. Having a sister who has developmental disabilities I have seen many different reactions to some of the things that she does. Sometimes great reactions and sometimes not so great. This made it apparent that people need to be more aware of developmental disabilities and understand that although people with developmental disabilities can do things that are abnormal to other this is nothing to be made fun of for. They can be different but never less. Spreading awareness of developmental disabilities through a childrens book will target so many different kinds of people. While targeting children, this inevitably targets parents and teachers as well since most of the time children’s stories are read by those adults. Kindness drowns out cruelty and thats just what the world needs more of. 16
20 Publizr Home