Congrats to some special champions

Coaches play an indispensable role as character builders and life training models during intensive pre-games preparation, helping to provide sports skills excellence and the determined spirit that exemplify true champions.

People with disabilities aren’t seeking special treatment or favours. All they request is equal consideration, opportunity, access, rights and dignity. How we refer to, label and depict individuals is important to their self-confident growth and self-image identity. When we think of Edison or Marconi or Beethoven, we focus on their extraordinary abilities, not their perceived disabilities. Negative stereotypes, pessimistic expectations and defeatist attitudes are the real disabilities! Consciousness-raising and sensitivity awareness stem from learning and experiencing tolerant, positive “can do, will do” mindsets. Cheers – Chai-yo!

Charles Frederickson

Bangkok