Sir, – I am writing to commend you on the publication of the new quarterly magazine, Insight(January 24th).
At a time of economic recession it's those who are most vulnerable in society who risk being marginalised. Initiatives such as Insightmagazine offer a platform to shape, participate in and even at times challenge the national conversation on a range of issues relating to disability.
In today’s society, if we were to practise some honest introspection we would surely acknowledge the presence of an ideological propensity which views a person’s value as being, by and large, equated with a narrow view of “ability”. This magazine, among other things, serves to counter this negative societal trend in the most constructive and powerful way; by allowing people living with disabilities to tell of their own experience and achievements.
Publications such as Insightcontribute to fostering empathy towards, and a genuine appreciation for the abilities of people with disabilities and the happy and fulfilled nature of their lives. I look forward to your next publication and congratulate you on the substance of the initial issue. – Yours, etc,