Re: Research on Accessibility

Oh, goody. A cross-post, and one whose topical appropriateness is probably
already in question, regardless of where it appears!

S. Dolloff said (in the email to which Kynn is responding):

First, I am not a "Disabled Person," I am a person with a disability. If
you use my name, that should be capitalized, not my "Physical Condition." 

K. Bartlett said:

>I think that worrying about specific terms distracts us from
>realizing that we're on the same side and share common goals
>here; it's possible that the original poster's culture could have
>lead her to use a term that's completely appropriate and fine, but
>which may offend you.  These things happen -- and in general, I
>feel it's best to look beyond the particular terms and instead
>focus on greater issues, especially if we understand what she
>meant.

SD::
It was having a physical condition -- WHATEVER it's called -- being
capitalized for which I expressed the opinion it's unnecessary and might
even suggest to some a distinction is being made which no one intended and
no one needs. If this body can debate ad nauseum the purpose or phrasing of
TITLE or SUMMARY or OBJECT, I feel perfectly justified in addressing an
issue of personhood when it is introduced in the same forum. 

K. Bartlett said:

>There are some of you who have done it -- who have taken the
>technical steps and financial steps and logistical steps
>necessary to put yourself on the web.  And that's _great_, and
>I applaud you for it.  

SD::
I neither require, nor seek, your applause. Please tell me how I might have
phrased my entire email differently that you would not have so totally
misunderstood its intent. 

S. Dolloff wrote (and has been taken VERY far out of context):

>It has been my observation that disabled people hold a kind of morbid
>fascination to those who are not disabled.

K. Bartlett wrote:

>That's a pretty broad generalization; I don't think it's true to
>the extent that you may think it is.  I can only speak from the
>standpoint of a non-disabled person, though.  :)

SD::
Indeed, you are speaking from a non-disabled perspective. As I recall, this
thread began when someone mentioned her desire to hear from disabled people
on the Internet.

K. Bartlett wrote:

>Me?  I think it's a symptom of my overactive sense of justice.
>Too many comic books as a kid, don'tcha know.
>
>--Kynn, Superhero

SD::

I might suggest you become more attentive when listening to the people
whose cause you are "championing" then. 

Respectfully Opined,

Ree' Dolloff
mailto:averil@concentric.net

Received on Saturday, 18 April 1998 20:40:01 UTC