[Perform-Talk] The Diversity Controversy

[Darian]

Bridget,
Interesting point and I'm kind of torn on it 
On one hand, I don't necessarily think he's the best example of what blind people are truly capable of, but he is an example of what blind people might have going on.   does he speak for every blind person? No. is he a model for every blind person? No. And that's completely fine to me. 
Chris rock isn't the example of every black person, nor is Barack Obama and  I think that's fine too.
I completely understand that people might see him and get this unfortunate portrait of a blind person that sticks with them for the rest of their lives but let's also balance this with the factt that the gentleman has achieved a degree of success that not very many people (blind or cited) just go about achieving. 
Do rich cited folks have people dress them? Probably so. If you think about it, if you're rich enough to afford to do so, a person can get someone to do just about anything. Is it a matter of being rich and being able to pay someone to do it? Is it being lazy? Is it something else?
   

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> On Feb 29, 2016, at 11:16 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Perform-talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Just a joke. And not sure if Wonder is the best example of a blind person. Saw an interview with him recently where he talks about people "dressing him" everyday. I'm totally blind, live with a blind partner and dress myself everyday, including picking out my own clothes, and I like fashion. Yes, someone helps me initially shop, and I may Face Time someone and ask if a particular top goes with a bottom, or if certain accessories go well with an outfit, but I don't require daily intervention for my dressing needs. I also do my own make-up.
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> Bridgit
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> You are right about those 2. But, it has been a long time since any other blind people have gotten any awards such as the Oscor or Grammy. 
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> Rob Kaiser
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> Ray Charles? Stevie Wonder?
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> Hi all,
>  I’m sure some of us on this list watched the   Oscars last night and if not probably have heard much around the topic of diversity  in  Hollywood (or lack there of).
> One can easily say that there  is no shortage of truly talented actors, directors, producers, etc in the entertainment business and that their talents are not confined to the packaging it may be presented in.
> In other words, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and much of anything else doesn’t make the performer.
> Do you think that Blindness is represented at all? fairly? If you don’t think it is, do you believe there will be a time that Blindness is represented fairly? What do you think will need to be done to see that a blind person wins an academy award or a grammy or whatever award recognizes them at the pinnacle of their craft? ?  Do you think there will be a time that a blind person will be recognized for their ability and considered amazing because of their  natural talent?
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