DISABLED people can be unsocial, stubborn, controlling, and defensive according to an official Beijing Olympics guide. The Olympic manual for volunteers in Beijing is peppered with patronising comments, noting for example that physically disabled people are “often” mentally healthy……
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“Show respect when you talk with them”
This would seem to be a tall order, given the sentiments expressed within the pamphlet!
Well a lot of revisions seem to be needed. There are a few angry emails floating around. Not sure whether it will change anything. will see
Cheers
Gregor