http://www.patriciaebauer.com/2009/11/24/book-howie-mandel-25910/ Disability News | PatriciaEBauer.com Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:58:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 http://www.patriciaebauer.com/2009/11/24/book-howie-mandel-25910/comment-page-1/#comment-5095 Andy Lange Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:28:26 +0000 http://www.patriciaebauer.com/?p=25910#comment-5095 I think it's terrific that a celebrity figure such as Howie Mandel is telling the world about his disorders. I think many fans will be surprised when they hear of his OCD and ADHD. Kids need more role models and public figures with disabilities to look up to. I feel like we as a society speak so often about needing to diversify, but often overlook those with disabilities who are underrepresented in the media. I think it’s terrific that a celebrity figure such as Howie Mandel is telling the world about his disorders. I think many fans will be surprised when they hear of his OCD and ADHD. Kids need more role models and public figures with disabilities to look up to. I feel like we as a society speak so often about needing to diversify, but often overlook those with disabilities who are underrepresented in the media.

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