https://bernews.com/2015/09/ageing-disability-services-open-house/ Bermuda's #1 source for 24/7 breaking news, photos & videos Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:21:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.5 https://bernews.com/2015/09/ageing-disability-services-open-house/#comment-3011595 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 14:18:19 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=441046#comment-3011595 Why in the world are we going backward yet again? For years people have fought the term “disabled” — it’s now politically correct and less offensive to call the individuals “physically challenged”. Some rocket scientist in government now decides that once again they’re “disabled”? Do we actually PAY people to make these decisions?? Seriously ?? And by the way, I’m a “senior” – I’m not “ageing”, nor am I a “special person”. Is there ANYONE in this government who can actually THINK before acting ????

]]> https://bernews.com/2015/09/ageing-disability-services-open-house/#comment-3011017 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 01:47:58 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=441046#comment-3011017 Seems we have a new person on the block who is attempting to make an impression, or someone who is trying to justify his/her employment. This new name is disrespectful,demeaning, and insulting to most seniors.
Whoever approved this change should be ashamed of him/herself!

]]> https://bernews.com/2015/09/ageing-disability-services-open-house/#comment-3010834 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 22:54:08 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=441046#comment-3010834 Why must the name ” disability” be used ?? “Challenged’ is kinder and much more appropriate. Most people with ‘disabilities’ do not have ‘DIS’ in their description ! And why would you insult seniors by changing the name from “Seniors” to “Ageing” ! Why on earth did it have to be changed anyway. It was totally appropriate as it was ! THINK BEFORE YOU ACT !

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