[nfbwatlk] Research participation request

Thu Jun 2 20:10:59 UTC 2011

Not just blindness; it refws to all physical disabilities. While the terms may seem derogative to you, it's not all bad: the "life function" definitions are what allow blindness training centers to do their thing in the name of rehabilitation Remember that ADA definitions came from Section 504 of the Rehab Act.

Mike Freeman
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On Jun 2, 2011, at 12:25, Frederick Driver <wt329 at victoria.tc.ca> wrote:

> Oh! Does it?
> 
> You mean the ADA presumes that blindness substantially limits major life
> activities including caring for oneself, performing manual tasks,
> learning, reading, or working?
> 
> If so, that's pretty bad.  The ADA must have been written by some
> questionnaire-writing university researchers.
> 
> 
> On Thu, 2 Jun 2011, Mike Freeman wrote:
> 
>> That language comes directly from the ADA.
>> 
>> Mike Freeman
>> sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> 
>> On Jun 2, 2011, at 0:38, Frederick Driver <wt329 at victoria.tc.ca> wrote:
>> 
>>> Thanks.  Well said Dan.
>>> 
>>> Doesn't anyone have a problem with the following words?
>>> 
>>> [quote] a vision-related disability that substantially limits one or more
>>> major life activities including caring for yourself, performing manual
>>> tasks, seeing, learning, reading, or working, [end quote]
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Wed, 1 Jun 2011, Frye, Daniel wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Allyson:
>>>> 
>>>> One of the biggest things I cope with as a blind person is the profound irritation I feel at people who develop ridiculous euphemisms to avoid saying the word "blind." And while I know that blindness necessarily includes an entire range of visual acuity, and no doubt this phrasing is an awkward attempt to recognize that diversity, phrases like vision-related disability are absurd. I'll complete the survey, because I like to be of help where I can, but give me strength. Can't I just be comfortably blind? Smile!
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Daniel B. Frye, J.D.
>>>> Management and Program Specialist
>>>> Randolph-Sheppard Programs
>>>> U.S. Department of Education
>>>> Office of Special Education
>>>> and Rehabilitative Services
>>>> Rehabilitation Services Administration
>>>> 550 12th Street, SW, Room 5023
>>>> Washington, DC  20202-2800
>>>> (202) 245-7308 office
>>>> (202) 245-7591 fax
>>>> (410) 241-7006 mobile
>>>> daniel.frye at ed.gov
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ally Matt
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 3:43 PM
>>>> To: nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: [nfbwatlk] Research participation request
>>>> 
>>>> Hello,
>>>> 
>>>> Dear Listserv member,
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>           I am a doctoral student at Purdue University, and I am working on my doctoral dissertation project under the direction of my advisor, Dr.
>>>> Heather L. Servaty-Seib (servaty at purdue.edu). My study is focused on gathering information from people who have experienced a vision-related disability and who are between the ages of 18 and 64 years of age. I hope to gather information about the ways people with vision-related disabilities cope with their disability and how these methods of coping may relate to people's ability to perform basic daily activities, sense of overall
>>>> satisfaction with their life, and interaction with the broader community.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>           For the purposes of this study, I am looking for people who have experienced a vision-related disability. This means that you have a vision-related disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities including caring for yourself, performing manual tasks, seeing, learning, reading, or working, that there is a record of your vision-related disability, or other people perceive you as having a vision-related disability.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>           If you would like to participate in this important work, please click on the link below or paste the link into your web browser to be taken to the survey. The survey will only take 20-30 minutes of your time, and you will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a $25 Audible.com gift card with 1 in 100 odds.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Survey link
>>>> 
>>>> <https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/vision-related-disability-survey>
>>>> https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/vision-related-disability-survey
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Thank you for considering participating in this study.
>>>> 
>>>> Allyson Matt
>>>> 
>>>> Doctoral student, Counseling psychology
>>>> 
>>>> Purdue University
>>>> 
>>>> ally.matt0 at gmail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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