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From: Lynne Shields
Date: 05 Oct 2011
Time: 19:03:47 -0500
Remote Name: 76.215.118.209
Hi, Pam! I agree with you and Kevin--it really isn't up to anyone but you to decide whether or not your stuttering is a disability. I know it has to be a bit sticky to deal with this coming from higher in the chain at work, but figuring out how to gracefully-yet-firmly advocate for yourself, letting this person know that you don't care to be referred to as having a disability seems to be important to you and is therefore a worthy goal. If he keeps hearing your preference from you I would hope that the message will sink in eventually. Or, as Kevin suggests, you may need to go up a level, if it continues. Let us know how it goes! Best, Lynne