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Your Sept. 19 editorial about the homicide of a man with Down syndrome, Robert Ethan Saylor, 26, of Maryland in a movie theater gave me pause ("A Chance to Learn From a Senseless Death").
We may believe that we have come a long way since the days when anyone who was different was institutionalized. And we may think that as a society we are able to meet the basic civil rights of our citizens, including the mentally ill as well as those with intellectual or developmental disabilities. But the tragic death of Mr. Saylor tells us that we have more work to do.
At the Arc, we strive toward a world in which all people, regardless of their differences, are understood and supported. We focus on gaining greater acceptance of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, a group that continues to increase dramatically.
Our programs help identify a person's abilities, and together with our families, teachers and business partners, we create opportunities for inclusion in society.
We applaud the decision by Gov. Martin O'Malley of Maryland to create a commission to examine how law enforcement, medical workers and others can better understand those with disabilities. Initiatives like this can continue to propel us toward an inclusive society that respects the rights of its citizens and celebrates their abilities.
RICHARD P. SWIERAT
Executive Director, Arc of Westchester
Hawthorne, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2013
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