He tends to play hard-bitten right-wing types. But he's definitely a force for good.

who also has a child with cerebral palsy, and all those involved in making this important new documentary focusing on the need to transform the label of intellectual disability from 'a life sentence of isolation into a life of possibility for the most systematically segregated people in America.' The film "Intelligent Lives" unpacks the shameful and ongoing track of intelligence tests in the US and challenges what it means to be intelligent. It points to a future in which people of all abilities can fully participate in higher education, meaningful employment, and intimate relationships.
*'Can any attempt to measure intelligence predict a person's value or ability to contribute meaningfully?' asks Chris Cooper. https://intelligentlives.org/
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One evening years ago, a family at home suddenly saw that the father was experiencing symptoms of extreme physical distress. In the first vital minutes of the crisis the wife and young son of the man tried to comfort him and understand what was happening. During this time one family member, a young teen daughter calmly went to kitchen and telephoned emergency services, 9/11. That phone call saved the man's life. He lived many more years thanks to his daughter's quick thinking and actions, and medical intervention. The man was my uncle, and the daughter was my cousin. She had a mild to moderate form of the condition labelled mental retardation at the time, and since termed 'intellectual disability.'

Cousin Cici was never placed in an institution as was standard practice in the 1950s and 1960s for many people with intellectual and physical disabilities. She remained at home with her family where she accompanied her mother playing piano and singing, gardening, taking boat rides with her dad and brother, and enjoying western movies on TV. Cici also attended part time a community program for people with special needs. She was a good natured, affectionate, curious and responsible woman who lived a long and purposeful life filled with much love from her family and friends.
~In checking current descriptions of mental retardation/intellectual disability I came across this definition: "Intellectual function. Also known as IQ. This refers to a person's ability to learn, reason, make decisions, and solve problems."
Thank you Cousin Cici and much love, we were so lucky to have you in our lives.