[Dtb-talk] ID cards for the print disabled.

Thu Feb 21 18:24:50 UTC 2013

I am not sure that the card will accomplish what it seeks. I believe
the problem is more of an emotional than a functional  one - coming to
believe that it is respectable to have dyslexia, for example.  I base
this statement on my personal experience as  one who protested often
about how much I could see for years, and on my 25 years or so in
general rehab and university disability services working with lots of
people with invisible reading disabilities.  For those with learning
disabilities, etc., I think the card will likely remain in a wallet or
pocket.  while it may serve as a confirmation of a print disability,
it will not prove an affirmation that it is respectable to be who we
are.

I know that I would not carry it - 30 years ago or now.
Dan

On 2/21/13, Greg Kearney <gkearney at gmail.com> wrote:
> Let me answer a few of these points.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> Greg Kearney
> Association for the Blind of Western Australia
>
> On 21/02/2013, at 10:54 PM, "Hyde, David W. (ESC)"
> <david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us> wrote:
>
>> It could be useful. The caveats I would bring to the table are these.
>>
>> 1. We have always resisted the idea of carrying required identification as
>> blind or otherwise disabled persons, although that in and of itself may
>> not be a reason for resisting the idea. The danger arises when services
>> are refused because of the absence of such a card, e.g. having to produce
>> an identification number to receive assistance in working with
>> inaccessible websites, forms and or assistance in places of public
>> accommodation.
>
> While this may well be an issue. Dyslexia face a rather unique issue of
> being unable to prove a disability even when they really need to.
>
>
>
>>
>> 2. The existence of a database with information on the country's disabled
>> population could be subject to hacking which many would perceive as a risk
>> to those whom society believes to be most vulnerable.
>
> All such libraries for the blind and print disabled already maintain such
> databases so the cards are really not any more of an issue.
>
>
>>
>> 3. And finally, the requirement (and governments will require things) that
>> people acquire such a card would only increase the resistance we find in
>> those who are reticent to admit that they have a disability.
>
> Unlike the NLS in the state we are not a government entity so this process
> is not originating from government. .
>
>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dtb-talk [mailto:dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bob Boyd
>> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 6:10 AM
>> To: 'Discussion of Digital Talking Books'
>> Subject: Re: [Dtb-talk] ID cards for the print disabled.
>>
>> Sounds like an excellent plan.
>>
>> Bob Boyd
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dtb-talk [mailto:dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg
>> Kearney
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:12 PM
>> To: vip-l at freelists.org (vip-l at freelists.org); Discussion of Digital
>> Talking Books
>> Subject: [Dtb-talk] ID cards for the print disabled.
>>
>> The library service of the Association for the Blind of Western Australia
>> is considering the idea of issuing identity cards for persons with a print
>> disability. A sample of such a card is enclosed with this email for your
>> review. In doing this we hope to solve several problems:
>>
>> 1. The card would have the username and password to access our library
>> system. This will assist both the holder of the card as well as libraries
>> which might assist the holder in accessing books from our collection.
>>
>> 2. By presenting the card you, the librarian or other service provider,
>> will know that the holder of the card is lawfully entitled under the
>> Copyright Act to obtain works restricted to the print disabled. This is
>> particularly important where the print disability is due to dyslexia or an
>> other non-vison related issue.
>>
>> 3. The card permits service providers to identify persons with a print
>> disability who they are not acquainted with such as when a person travels
>> from one community to another.
>>
>> 4. It provides a simple, uncomplicated method for dyslexic children and
>> adults to be identified as such to libraries, schools and other agencies
>> that may be required to provide copyrighted information in an alternative
>> formats.
>>
>> The card is based on the dyslexic ID cards issued in Scandinavia and would
>> be sized to fit into a wallet. The front would have the user's name and
>> login information to our library as well as the Braille letters LC. The
>> back of the card would have the following information:
>>
>> "The person named on the front of this card is entited under the Copyright
>> Act Part VB Divison 3 to receive materials in an alternative format due to
>> a print disability.
>> (Braille, audio recordings, large print or similar electronic formats as
>> required.)"
>>
>> Along with the library's address and contact information and a QR code
>> with the URL of the library embedded in it. Card would be issued to users
>> of the library service of Association for the Blind of Western Australia
>> as we establish print disability when people enrol.
>>
>> The library service of Association for the Blind of Western Australia will
>> provide services to any print disabled child or adult including those with
>> dyslexia and other language based disorders regardless of their place of
>> residence. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
>>
>> I would invite your comments on this proposal. Thank you for your time.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Gregory Kearney | Manager Accessible Media Association for the Blind of WA
>> - Guide Dogs WA PO Box 101, Victoria Park WA 6979 | 61 Kitchener Ave,
>> Victoria Park WA 6100
>> Tel: 08 9311 8246 | Fax: 08 9361 8696 | www.guidedogswa.com.au
>> Tel: 307-224-4022 (North America)
>> Email: greg.kearney at guidedogswa.com.au
>> Email: gkearney at gmail.com
>>
>> Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right
>> includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek,
>> receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless
>> of frontiers.
>> Article 19 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Gregory Kearney | Manager Accessible Media Association for the Blind of WA
>> - Guide Dogs WA PO Box 101, Victoria Park WA 6979 | 61 Kitchener Ave,
>> Victoria Park WA 6100
>> Tel: 08 9311 8246 | Fax: 08 9361 8696 | www.guidedogswa.com.au
>> Tel: 307-224-4022 (North America)
>> Email: greg.kearney at guidedogswa.com.au
>> Email: gkearney at gmail.com
>>
>> Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right
>> includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek,
>> receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless
>> of frontiers.
>> Article 19 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
>>
>>
>>
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