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Gabrielle Toscano-Parente's Argument   For this blog I would like to focus my attention on Gabrielle Toscano-Parente’s argument about this reading.  Gabrielle does an excellent job summarizing and highlighting the key aspects of Hehi’s point of view related to ableism assumptions (ableism: Discrimination in favor of able-bodied people) and thoroughly explains the current support systems available for people with disabilities. In addition, Gabrielle asked a question that spoke directly to me, and therefore, I would like to respond to it.  “One question I would like to address in class is, does anyone have a disabled family member who has benefitted from their government services provided? If not, why?” (Gabrielle T-P) Yes, my own dear brother Juanqui is not able to use his right hand, presents speech and some cognitive difficulties.  After 12 years from an accident that changed his life and the life of my family, up to this day I can recognize that he would be consid...