Remembering Eunice Kennedy Shriver

I can't pass up the opportunity to comment on the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, long-time champion of people with developmental disabilities. Long before it was acceptable (let alone fashionable) to promote a vision of diversity and interdependence, Mrs. Shriver remained steadfast in her conviction that every one of us has something unique and individual to bring to the world. Where others saw only limitations and lack of potential, she saw people with inherent gifts deserving of respect and opportunity. Eunice Kennedy Shriver was truly an inspirational figure - I salute her profound vision, compassion and can-do spirit. Thanks to her life's service, our communities are more enlightened and inclusive places to live, work and play.