[nabs-l] The blind educating the blind

[Jim Reed]

Hello all, 
Let me preface this post by saying I am in support of blind proffessionals serving the blind community, but:

Hypothetically, let's assume that 95% of the professionals in the fields of blind education, rehabilitation, and OM were blind. Would this be a good thing? I propose that this would not be a good thing. It seems to me that such an arrangement would further serve to isolate and segregate the blind community from society as a whole.

Thoughts?

Jim

Homer Simpson's brain: "Use reverse psychology." 
 Homer: "Oh, that sounds too complicated." 
 Homer's brain: "Okay, don't use reverse psychology."
 Homer: "Okay, I will!"