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Speaking Of Disabled The Challenge ui Equal Membership (by Bill Kiser) In view of the importance of religious, civic arid, other organizations in our society, it is not surprising that the disabled desire equal mem­ bership in these groups. The democratic ideal says that all people are equal and should not be discriminated against. Unlike other minorities, the handicapped have not been prohibited by law from joining organizaitons. Probably few of these organizations have had any established policies against accepting handicapped members. Most have been guilty only of thoughtlessness and indifference. In the past, there were sound reasons why the handicapped could not expect to attain equal membership in many groups. Only in the last ten to fifteen years have modern wheelchairs and elimination of some architectural barriers permitted the physically handicapped to attend public meetings. Certainly, handicapped people's much lower than average incomes have con- triubted to their being excluded from many organizations. My own desire for equal membership in many organizations is perhaps somewhat unusual. Clubs and organizations were not im­ portant to my father, and my mother could have been called an anti-organizationalist. However, like most families in our southern community, the church was very important in our lives. I am grateful that my parents made what was then a very courageous decision-to take their funny-looking cerebral-palsied child, who could not walk or talk, to church. Looking back, I do not remember any question of whether or not I would be ac­ cepted there. As I grew older, I began to badger my parents about joining the Boy Scouts. When a Scout master agreed to take me in his troop, I finally won the battle. I have fond memories of scouting, principally because my daddy became involved and this was something we shared. When he died, my involvement with both scouting and church activities came to an end. The ten years that followed without any group association were very frustrating. Then a dynamic group of young people brought me back into church life in mv twenties. This group, largely single people away from home, gave new meaning to my life. They usually did something three or four nights a week, and I was involved most of the time. At this point I became aware of the other side of the challenge of equal membership. Since I had a home with no family, they would jokingly say they were giving me free taxi rides in exchange for a place to relax and read or listen to records. They at least made me feel that I had something to offer. This is essential if the han­ dicapped are going to enjoy the benefits «of equal membership in any group. Those of us who are severely handicapped require the physical assistance of others in many cases, and may find it difficult to carry our share of the load, yet we must strive to contribute to the group effort. As I grew older, the focus of my organizational desire changed along with everything else. Although circumstnaces never permitted me to join the Junior Chamber of Commerce or similar organizations in my young adulthood, my life would have been much richer. If such opportunities are provided the disabled young adults of today, their chances of leading happy and successful lives will in­ crease. Age may alter our choices of organizations, but it does not change our need to belong to a group. If we who are handicapped are going to enjoy the full rights of American citizenship, we must strive to attain equal membership in the organizations 'Hat appeal to us. Because this right cannot be attained by court or legislative action, all nonhandicapped persons who are active in organizations should see to it that their groups are open to qualified handicapped people. Since most organizations are continually seeking new members, they should never overlook the handicapped in their recruitment drives. Then, when the handicapped are given an opportunity to join, they must accept the respon­ sibilities that go with that membership.. It is of utmost importance that all members- handicapped and nonhan- dicappea-contribute to the fullest extent they are able. Those few handicapped people who join groups only to be receivers not only cheat themselves, but also lessen the chances of other handicapped persons for equal membership. (Bill Kiser, of Winston- Salem, NC., and 1976 Han­ dicapped American of the Year, authors a weekly syn­ dicated newspaper column, a weekly radio program, and edits a newspaper column for the North Carolina Rehabilitation association. This column is one of a series provided monthly to this newspaper by the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped). Short Fish The Illinois Department of Conservation is urging persons who wish to stock farm ponds and other private waters to consult with private fish dealers. The department's Division of Fisheries recently announced that fish raised at the two state hatcheries will have to be used to stock lakes which can be fished by the public before any fish will be sold for use in private waters. The fish shortage is the result of the severe winter weather which caused large scale destruction of fish populations in Illinois waters. A list of private fish dealers can be obtained from the Division of Fisheries, 100 E. Washington street, Springfield, 62706. Keepin' Healthy Many of us view the summer months as an opportunity to "get back to nature" by spending a lot of time outdoors. While the fresh air and sensible amounts of sunshine are good for us, there are some natural summertime hazards to watch out for. One thing to be very cautious about is plants. About 50 per­ cent of our common garden plants, as well as many wild plants are poisonous. A single bite of certain mushrooms, for example, can be fatal. Rhubarb leaves, dieffenbachia, the ever- popular rhododendron,. Daphne, jimson weed, olean­ der, cherry and peach leaves, yew and nightshade are all poisonous Children should be taught never to eat or put into their mouths any plant or berry not commonly used as food. Many varieties which animals eat without ill effects can be harmful to humans. The Illinois Department of Public Health warns that there are no safe ways to test for poisonous plants. Children playing in the yard may eat poisonous leaves or berries. Just a few berries from the Daphne, a plant often found in rock gardens, can kill a child. The leaves of the peach tree contain hydrocvanic acid nw of the most dangerous poisons known. Children have been known to use these leaves for "tea" in make-believe parties. The pretty oleander, grown indoors and outdoors, is among the most deadly of plants. It contains a heart stimulant so deadly that a single leaf can kill a child. Deaths have been reported by people who simply speared meat on an oleander twig and roasted it over a fire. The wisteria may cause mild to severe digestive upset, while the yew can produce sudden death. . In some instances, only parts of a plant are poisonous. Rhubarb is an example. The stalk, of course, is edible and especially delicious in pies. But the leaf blades can be fatal. Following is a list of the more common poisonous plants and their toxic parts. House plants: hyacinth, narcissus, daffodil (bulbs), oleander (leaves and bran­ ches), dieffenbachia (dumb cane), elephant ear (all parts), rosary pea, castor bean (seeds). Flower garden paints: larkspur (young plant seeds), monkshood (fleshy roots), autumn crocus, star-of- Bethlehem (bulbs), lily-of-the- valley (leaves and flowers), iris (underground stems), foxglove (leaves), bleeding heart (foliage and roots). Ornamental plants: Daphne (berries), wisteria (seeds and pods), golden chain (bean-like capsules in which the seeds are s u s p e n d e d ) , l a u r e l s , rhododendron, azaleas (all Marian Acknowledges High Honor Students S u p e r i o r a c a d e m i c achievement for students during the third quarter of the year has been acknowledged by Marian Central Catholic high school, Woodstock. Those named include: SENIORS Laurie Fisher. James Mc- parts), jessamine (berries), red sage (green berries), yew (berries and foliage). Trees and shrubs: wild and cultivated cherries (twigs and foliage), oaks (foliage and acorns), elderberry (shoots, leaves and bark), black locust (bark, sprouts and foliage). Plants in wooded areas: jack- in-the-pulpit (all parts, especially roots), moonseed (berries), mayapple (apple, foliage and roots). Plants in swampy or moist areas: water hemlock (all parts). Plants in fields: buttercups (all parts), nightshade (all parts, especially the unripe berries), poison hemlock (all parts) jimson weed or thorn apple (all parts). If you want more inform aiton about poisonous plants, contact your local health department, or write to: Illinois Department of Public Health, Poison Control, 535 West Jefferson, Springfield, 111., 62761. PAGE 21 PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. MAY 4, 1977 Foresman, William Hanlon, Timothy Hart, Robert Kowalski, Ruth Marshall, I Francis McCormack, Therese •Nuelle, Craig Parman, Virginia Peschke. Patricia Raica; Lydia Ruggero. and Robert Wilcoski. Donough. 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