Last Thursday, the Chicago Tribune published an illustrative 14-page feature on the booming health club industry in its 'At Play' section. The special edition was called "Supersized exercise," a fitting contrast to the popular documentary film, Super Size Me, a portrayal of Americans' passion for fast food. What first caught my eye were the five color photos that appeared on the front page. As I glanced from top to bottom searching for the one photo that represented diversity and inclusion, sadly, it was nowhere to be found.

I wonder if the editor gave any thought to the fact that people with disabilities were missing from the feature. My understanding from reading the articles is that she was trying to reach the high-end Starbucks crowd, and certainly that's her choice. But why not include a photo or two of someone with a disability working out?

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