Sometimes the prefix overshadows the word. Take "disability," for example. Those who advocate for people with physical and intellectual challenges often have to take extra steps to spotlight the can-do base of the term.
"There's so much that these kids can do," said Margie Sillery, whose son Adam has autism and is a primary reason she took on the task of co-coordinating NapervilleWorks a year ago.
Composed of school districts, businesses and families in Naperville and Aurora, the organization is turning up the wattage on its clients' abilities, striving to put into the workplace capable young adults who happen to have developmental disabilities.
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