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NSCAH <br />PHILOSOPHY/NEED <br />All people are only an accident, disease or age away from a disability. People <br />who do not have a disability are referred to by representatives of the <br />Disability Community as TAB (Temporary Able Bodied). With help, support and <br />co-operation from TAB persons, people with disabilities can have a quality life <br />after a disability. <br />Time is urgent! The TAB population must join forces with persons with <br />disabilities! We must eradicate the barriers that exist in our society that <br />prevent people with disabilities from becoming independent, self sufficient and <br />having a quality life. <br />North Suburban Consumer Advocates for the Handicapped (NSCAH, Inc.) needs <br />sufficient funding, staff and volunteers to promote programs that have long <br />term benefits for persons with disabilities. For example, the old proverb <br />"give a man a fish to help him through the day, but also teach him how to fish <br />so he can take care of himself for a lifetime", often heard, but rarely <br />followed. Giving a needy person with disabilities money will help meet short <br />term needs, however, if transportation, education, employment, architectural <br />and attitudinal barriers are adapted to meet the needs of the disabled <br />community a long term benefit will occur. This would allow full citizen <br />participation for all. TAB's and disabled persons alike. <br />