Guest guest Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Hi * What do u think is the right *term* they should of use? I get so confused w/ what disabled people want to be refered to- I'm always wondering if the disabled population will ever agree on what *we* should be refered to... Jodi & Maggie May Accessible Travel Disability Travel Specialist and Service Dog " Making a way for YOU to get away! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Actually, I prefer to be referred to as just " Vicki " . ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Well, my husband royally screwed up his back yesterday doing major yard work on his dad's house we inherited. ly, I'm feeling *very* " wheelchair bound " at the moment. Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 There will never be terminology that we all agree on because the only thing we definitely know we have in common is that we have disabilities - a very diverse " community. " I can understand why wouldn't like " wheelchair bound. " Few of us are literally bound to our wheelchairs. I prefer wheelchair user. But I have fairly low expectations regarding the press's ability to portray us with much accuracy or as whole people. > > Hi * > What do u think is the right *term* they should of use? I get so confused w/ what disabled people want to be refered to- I'm always wondering if the disabled population will ever agree on what *we* should be refered to... > > > Jodi & Maggie May > Accessible Travel > Disability Travel Specialist and Service Dog > " Making a way for YOU to get away! " > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 I'm sorry that happened, Jenn. When I'm feeling stuck I call it a " crippled " day. I hope he feels better soon. Alana > > Well, my husband royally screwed up his back yesterday doing major > yard work on his dad's house we inherited. ly, I'm feeling > *very* " wheelchair bound " at the moment. > > Jenn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 I'm a special education major, and in one of my classes last fall, we were reading/talking about the appropriate terminology. The text went on and on about " person first language; " it's not 'disabled' or 'handicapped,' it's 'person with a disability.' Not 'autistic,' but 'person with autism.' Etc, etc. Finally, the text mentioned that it is okay to call a person blind or deaf; those communities don't require person first language. That was the point where I started ranting to a roommate, " How come she can be blind and he can be deaf, but I'm not allowed to be disabled? This is discrimination! No fair! " There are definitely words that have different connotations, but stretching " disabled " into " person with a disability " is just a mouthful, it's no more or less offensive. I just find political correctness amusing. -e Re: *wheelchair bound There will never be terminology that we all agree on because the only thing we definitely know we have in common is that we have disabilities - a very diverse " community. " I can understand why wouldn't like " wheelchair bound. " Few of us are literally bound to our wheelchairs. I prefer wheelchair user. But I have fairly low expectations regarding the press's ability to portray us with much accuracy or as whole people. > > Hi * > What do u think is the right *term* they should of use? I get so confused w/ what disabled people want to be refered to- I'm always wondering if the disabled population will ever agree on what *we* should be refered to... > > > Jodi & Maggie May > Accessible Travel > Disability Travel Specialist and Service Dog > " Making a way for YOU to get away! " > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 I hope he's feeling better soon too! Jenn > > I'm sorry that happened, Jenn. When I'm feeling stuck I call it > a " crippled " day. I hope he feels better soon. > > Alana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Wheelchair user is a much better term. On 5/7/06 9:06 AM, " lynnie53@... " <lynnie53@...> wrote: > Hi * > What do u think is the right *term* they should of use? I get so confused w/ > what disabled people want to be refered to- I'm always wondering if the > disabled population will ever agree on what *we* should be refered to... > > > Jodi & Maggie May > Accessible Travel > Disability Travel Specialist and Service Dog > " Making a way for YOU to get away! " > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 oh no, so sorry. do you guys have a hoyer lift or something he can use to transfer you? That sux for you guys jennifer <nekrosys@...> wrote: Well, my husband royally screwed up his back yesterday doing major yard work on his dad's house we inherited. ly, I'm feeling *very* " wheelchair bound " at the moment. Jenn A FEW RULES * The list members come from many backgrounds, ages and beliefs So all members most be tolerant and respectful to all members. * Some adult language and topics (like sexual health, swearing..) may occur occasionally in emails. Over use of inappropriate language will not be allowed. If your under 16 ask your parents/gaurdian before you join the list. * No SPAMMING or sending numerous emails unrelated to the topics of spinal muscular atrophy, health, and the daily issues of the disabled. Post message: Subscribe: -subscribe Unsubscribe: -unsubscribe List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... oogroups.com List manager: (Sexy Mature Artist) Email: Esma1999@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 they never will-isn't it exciting?!! hehe " lynnie53@... " <lynnie53@...> wrote: Hi * What do u think is the right *term* they should of use? I get so confused w/ what disabled people want to be refered to- I'm always wondering if the disabled population will ever agree on what *we* should be refered to... Jodi & Maggie May Accessible Travel Disability Travel Specialist and Service Dog " Making a way for YOU to get away! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 I think the latest is " person who uses a wheelchair " but I think I often say wheelchair user... Alana <alrt@...> wrote: There will never be terminology that we all agree on because the only thing we definitely know we have in common is that we have disabilities - a very diverse " community. " I can understand why wouldn't like " wheelchair bound. " Few of us are literally bound to our wheelchairs. I prefer wheelchair user. But I have fairly low expectations regarding the press's ability to portray us with much accuracy or as whole people. > > Hi * > What do u think is the right *term* they should of use? I get so confused w/ what disabled people want to be refered to- I'm always wondering if the disabled population will ever agree on what *we* should be refered to... > > > Jodi & Maggie May > Accessible Travel > Disability Travel Specialist and Service Dog > " Making a way for YOU to get away! " > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 We do have a Hoyer lift, but we're loaning it to a friend because our house is so small its size makes it pretty impractical and she actually could use it. She offered to return it to us ASAP but Lee thought it really woudn't help the situation that much because our bed is so high off the ground, etc. Jenn > > oh no, so sorry. do you guys have a hoyer lift or something he can use to transfer you? That sux for you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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