[BlindResearch] Introduction and question

[Shaun Kane]

I have encountered this problem in the past. In my experience, it is mostly coming from people with good intentions who are trying to help, but may somehow have acquired the idea that there is one “correct” way to refer to any disability group.

I have had success explaining to reviewers that you have considered this issue, and have particular reasons for choosing your terminology. It could also help to point reviewers towards places where your terminology is being used by a particular group, or to include a footnote in your final paper that explains your reasoning around terminology.

Sincerely,
Shaun

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Shaun Kane
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science
University of Colorado Boulder
http://shaunkane.com

CU Superhuman Computing Lab
http://superhuman.cs.colorado.edu
On May 31, 2018, 12:37 -0600, Conchita Hernandez Legorreta via BlindResearch <blindresearch at nfbnet.org>, wrote:
> Hi all,
> First an introduction, I am Conchita Hernandez I am getting a doctorate from George Washington University in Special Education. I am really glad this group list was created to share with others in the field. My interest is blindness and marginalized populations. Now my question: I am currently in the process of submitting an article to be published in a journal. One of the things they would like to see changed is to make sure my while paper is in person first language. While I understand how person-first language has typically been used in research, I see the value in identity first language and how it can be empowering. I think as we move forward the idea that person first language is the only correct way to write scholarly writing will change. Have any of you ran into this and what are your thoughts on the topic? To give an example person first language would say, "the woman who is blind", while "identity-first language would use,  "the blind woman." Thanks and look forward to hearing from you.
>
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> Maria (Conchita) Hernandez Legorreta M.A.T.
> Teacher of Blind Students in Washington DC
> Doctorate Student at George Washington University
> METAS Chair: http://metasinternational.org/
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