“When you see me…” A play written and performed by the students of the Community Integration and Employment Program (CIEP)at Shoreline Community College Script used with permission from Special Olympics Washington, 2014.

In Honor of Disability Employment Awareness and Disability History Month October 2014

When you see me, I want you to see… - a person that likes sports - a college student on the road to graduation - that I’m smart - a stress-free person - Brian

When you see me, I want you to see… - a fashion diva - an independent person -someone who has a wicked sense of humor -someone who loves Las Vegas -Kathee

When you see me, I want you to see… -a marathon runner and athlete -an Olympic torch runner in Utah & Korea - a student and part-time worker - an artist - Andy

When you see me, I want you to see… - that I don’t give up -that I’m happy all the time - that I am a college student - that I have a job in Student Government -Lindsey

When you see me, I want you to see… -a Drama Queen -someone who loves her dog -someone who volunteers -ME and NOT my disability -Bella

When you see me, I want you to see… - an artist - that I’m always happy - someone who likes James Taylor - someone who works hard on his communication device -Tony

When you see me, I want you to see… - a snowboarder, a golfer, a tennis player - a person that loves music - a traveler - a great storyteller -Mikhail

When you see me, I want you to see… - a college student -President of SCC’s Disability Awareness Society - an advocate for people with disabilities -a college employee -Todd

When you see me, I want you to see… - a soccer lover -someone who likes hot chocolate - a Harry Potter fan -a college student -Richard

When you see me, I want you to see… - an independent person - a responsible employee - I believe in my future - WHO I AM -Nora

When you see me, I want you to see… - a spiritual person - a motivated person - a life long learner - a family person -April

When you see me, I want you to see… - a singer and music lover - a traveler - a person who likes t.v. talk shows - a family person -Jenny

When you see me, I want you to see… - a 4 th grade volunteer - a gardener -a loyal friend - a writer and music lover -Lisa

When you see me, I want you to see… - a capable person - a juggler -a committed student - a paid employee and volunteer -Tiva

When you see me, I want you to: -speak to me and treat me like an adult -talk to me, not my interpreter, care-giver, friend etc. - if I am deaf or hard of hearing face me, I might read lips - if am blind or have visual impairment inform me of environmental changes - ask me before you move, touch or sit in my wheelchair

When you see me, I want you to: - ask before you touch my service animal - know that I understand even if I can’t vocalize -know I can tell when you pretend to understand me -be patient and let me finish my thoughts -ask me to spell or say in a different way if you don’t understand

When you see me, I want you to: -ask me yes or no questions in an emergency - in an emergency stay with me while someone gets help -remember joy sticks move power chairs (don’t push) - in an evacuation help move me to safety

When you see me, I want you to see a… sister/brother aunt/uncle neighbor cousin co-worker friend classmate community member valued citizen!

Spread the Word to End the Word… Dumb Lame Spas(tic) Lunatic Imbecile Cripple Handicapped Psycho Crazy-Person Retard Mute

Thank You we hope you remember our stories and we hope you help us send the message of respect Community Integration Program, Office of Special Services, Division of Student Affairs