[NFBWV-Talk] just curious how you all feel about an email I'm going to forward to the list

[Sheri Koch]

Good points as well! This is a good topic for discussion!!  I love it when
there are multiple viewpoints


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On Wed, Jul 24, 2024 at 12:04 PM A C MCGHEE via NFBWV-Talk <
nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I shall  take a different view of the blind Barbie. I wear clothes with
> elastic waistbands, not because I can't handle a button or a snap, but
> because they are more comfortable, especially when moving about. Remember
> that all blind people aren't alike and the only way we can all be
> represented properly is to make an entire family of dolls. There are both
> negative and positive aspects in any representation. For example, is there
> a Barbie with zits, or one with buck teeth? Have they made a druggie Barbie
> with needle marks, scabs and sores? Sometimes I think we are too sensitive.
> Remember that these are toys and any teaching moment is better than getting
> everything right. By being critical of what the developers were trying to
> accomplish, are we no better than the people we are opposing? I'm just
> expressing another opinion.
>
> On Jul 24, 2024 11:33 AM, Michelle McKeller via NFBWV-Talk <
> nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> > I like the concept but not the finished product. I agree about the fact
> that it makes us as blind people look like we can't choose our own clothes
> and be well put together. I believe like you that she needs to have regular
> clothes and not be looking up and outward. I think she should have her own
> accessories like a cane and a dog guide in harness showing that we don't
> all use the same mobility aids. This just doesn't portray us in the best
> light. I will not be purchasing one either.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: NFBWV-Talk <nfbwv-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sheri
> Koch via NFBWV-Talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:16 AM
> > To: NFB of West Virginia Discussion List <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Sheri Koch <slk8332015 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [NFBWV-Talk] just curious how you all feel about an email
> I'm going to forward to the list
> >
> > That would make for a very interesting discussion!!  Also, the cane is
> really short, not anything like the one I use
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> > On Wed, Jul 24, 2024 at 10:55 AM Karen Swauger via NFBWV-Talk <
> nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> > > I am going to forward an email to the list, and I'm just wondering how
> > > others feel about it. I thought since this was was a discussion group
> > > this might be something to talk about. I'm going to forward an email
> > > concerning the new inclusive Barbie doll who is blind. the wording of
> this upsets me.
> > > if they wanted to make a regular Barbie doll with a Mobility cane I
> > > wouldn't have a problem with that. I wouldn't buy one, but that's not
> > > the point. this description says that this Barbie has clothes with
> > > contrasting closures and enlarged buttonholes and elastic waist skirt
> > > making the clothes easy to take on and off. to me, that makes it look
> > > like we can't dress ourselves in everyday clothes. then it says that
> > > the Barbies eyes are staring upward and outward or something like most
> > > blind people look. not all blind people have eyes that look like that!
> > > why could they not have just made a normal Barbie doll and giving her
> > > a cane. anyway, I will forward the email and see what everyone else
> thinks.
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