If the world was more like Camp Dream Street

NOTE: For those of you that aren’t familiar with Dream Street, it is a camp in Mississippi for children and teens with disabilities. IT’S AMAZING!!

Living with a disability can be tough, especially for young people with disabilities. However, every summer, there is an amazing place where kids with disabilities can forget the problems and challenges. Unfortunately, Dream Street only lasts a few days and the kids are sent back into the real world, which often presents serious challenges like bullying, ignorance about disabilities, and a lack of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If the world was more like Dream Street, life would be a lot simpler for people with disabilities, and a better place for everyone. If the world was more like Dream Street, every building would have ramps, elevators and wheelchair accessible doors. At Dream Street, it is so easy to get around! If the world was more like Dream Street, every person would feel loved and accepted, regardless of disability, gender, religion, race, or sexuality. If the world was more like Dream Street, all people would be taught from a young age that no matter what, every person is deserving of respect, dignity and love. If the world was more like Dream Street, violence and crime would be much less of a problem, because people would learn from an early age how to get along with and respect others. If the world was more like Dream Street, all people would be encouraged to reach their full potential no matter what challenges seem to stand in their way. Giving up would not be an option. If the world was more like Dream Street, no one would ever have to feel alone. There would always be someone they could lean on during hard times. If the world was more like Dream Street, people would start their day bright and early with silly songs and stretching, providing them with energy and a positive attitude. If the world was more like Dream Street, people would learn that being goofy doesn’t have to be embarrassing; it’s actually pretty fun. If the world was more like Dream Street, people would be less self-conscious and would have the courage to be themselves. If the world was more like Dream Street, the world would be a better place.