[nabs-l] Microaggression and unconscious biases towards blind people and people with disabilities

[Joe]

I've recently noticed more people continue to talk as I am attempting to
finish asking a question or complete an explanation. If you've ever met me
in person, you know I tend to be soft-spoken, and for a time I thought well,
hell, maybe it's me, not you. LOL But no, even when I begin to raise my
voice and know beyond any doubt they can understand the words coming out of
my mouth, they still do it as if I am the stupid blind guy who can't
possibly be trusted to make any coherent sense. I'm generally slow to kindle
but admit such behavior tests my patience.

Good discussion,

Joe

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From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Phil via nabs-l
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 11:52 PM
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Cc: Phil
Subject: [nabs-l] Microaggression and unconscious biases towards blind
people and people with disabilities

Hey guys,

What are some examples of microaggression, unconscious biases, assumptions
people say or do towards blind people and people with disabilities that
bother you?

I'm doing a mini research and am trying to compile a top-20 list of such
microaggression.  For instance, the other day I heard someone who works with
adults with intellectual disabilities, adults in their 30s and 40s, that her
clients are so adorable. She treats her clients like infants but doesn't
realize it could be disrespectful.

It'd be interesting to see what other examples we come up with here.


Let's share.

Best,
Phil

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