[NFBO-Linn-benton] FW: [Chapter-Presidents] Use of the Word Blind

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Hi everyone,

 

Over the weekend there was a discussion on the Chapter President’s email list about whether we should refer to ourselves as “blind,” “visually impaired” or some variant thereof.  President Ricobono sent out a nice compilation of articles discussing these topics.  Please see below for some great food for thought and a peek into Federation pfilosophy:

 

 

Kristen Jocums

(706) 718-8055

 

From: Chapter-Presidents <chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of President, National Federation of the Blind via Chapter-Presidents
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2023 2:48 PM
To: NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
Cc: President, National Federation of the Blind <OfficeOfThePresident at nfb.org>
Subject: [Chapter-Presidents] Use of the Word Blind

 

Dear Leaders,

Since the weekend was filled with the question about language, I thought I would give you all some reading to consider in your Federation development.

Resources on Why the Word Blind

A Definition of Blindness
https://nfb.org/blog/definition-blindness  <https://nfb.org/blog/definition-blindness%09> 

Handicap or Characteristic
https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/convent/blndnesh.htm

Why Use the Word "Blind"?
https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm09/bm0901/bm090107.htm


Are We Handicapped, Disabled, or Something Else?
https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm19/bm1901/bm190111.htm

Language, Action, and Destiny: The Lived Experience of the Organized Blind Movement 
https://nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/banquet-speeches/language-action-and-destiny-lived-

The Pitfalls of Political Correctness
https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm09/bm0903/bm090308.htm

Sincerely,
Mark




Mark A. Riccobono, President
National Federation of the Blind 
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314 | Officeofthepresident at nfb.org <mailto:Officeofthepresident at nfb.org> 
Mastodon: @President at nfb.social 
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