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Re: A question on political correctness...

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From: Mary Stores
Date: Jul 20, 2012 9:34AM

Hello,

I try and use people-first language, and have always thought that the
NFB and ACB are a Federation or Council, and "the blind" referred to
both people and issues related to blindness.

*shrugs* This is something to think about. I am also blind, so I hadn't
really put that much thought into the whole "the blind" issue before.

Jesse, you asked about a scale. Would 1 to offensive be 5. Would 3 be I
dont' really care? lol I'm definitely not offended.

Mary

Quoting John E Brandt < <EMAIL REMOVED> >:

> I have noticed this too - and for a number of "disability groups." I am not
> sure if it reflects a change in what people view as "politically correct" or
> a general change in culture. I know that I often choose my words carefully
> (or try to), but sometimes feel I have being over concerned.
>
> "The Blind" and "The Deaf" are the two groups where this change has been
> most noticeable. But I am now also hearing "The Dyslexic" and "The Autistic"
> used fairly frequently.
>
> I have my own theories about why this is happening, but it is interesting to
> watch these changes over time.
>
> ~j
>
> John E. Brandt
> www.jebswebs.com
> <EMAIL REMOVED>
> 207-622-7937
> Augusta, Maine, USA
>
>