[access-uk] Re: Blind or Severely sight impaired?
- From: "Catherine Turner" <catherineturner2000@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 18 May 2007 13:41:05 +0100
Hi,
I've not come across this particular phrase before. I suppose some people
don't like the word blind and this "severely sight impaired" is trying to
avoid the use of the word blind.
Personally, I never like to use the word "severely" in relation to any
impairment as I think it has negative connotations and starts ranking some
impairments as being more/less important/meaningful than others. I prefer
to use either blind or visually impaired and most VI people I've come across
are happy with this.
Catherine
----- Original Message -----
From: <deonv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 12:12 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Blind or Severely sight impaired?
> Hi all
>
> Apologies is this is slightly off topic.
>
> I am reviewing a consultation document on developing a strategy for
> the provision of services to those who suffer with a sensory
> impairment and came across the following statement
>
> "It is acknowledged that the language is changing and the term
> "blind" is to be changed into "severely sight impaired".
>
> Is this news to me alone?
>
> I am a professional, blind and not in the least bit concerned to be
> known as such.
>
> Your opinions please.
>
> If such a change is proposed, by whom?
>
> Best regards
>
> Deon van Wyk - M.C.S.P.
>
>
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