 self-advocacy and communication 2015 credo. Don't look at my dance syndrome, but only focus on me and my abilities. My disability doesn't define me, see me for my abilities. Don't judge me for who I am. Look at my personality. Don't assume I don't know what I am doing to let me show you what I can do. Every person makes mistakes. Everyone is not perfect. Do not judge me for what I look like. Do judge me for who I am. I may be different, but that will not stop me from achieving my goals. Don't make fun of me. Respect me just the way I am. Don't treat me like an outcast. Treat me like an equal. Don't look down on me because you feel sorry for me. Do like me for who I am. I want people to respect me for who I am. I don't want to get bullied because it isn't funny. If it does happen, we port it to your advisor, your instructor, your parents, even the police that will help you sort out the situation. Don't stare at me. Do come up and say hello to me. We don't!