Questions and debates about blindness:

AlleyCat said:
Out of curiousity, where have you heard that? Like, what environments were you in? I ask only because I've never been afraid of blind people, and I don't know of any deaf friends who are. It's a new one on me.
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same here. that actually surprised me.

typeingtornado19 said:
I agree Jiro. BTW, no one answered my question, why is it that so many deaf people say they are afraid of blind people?
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I don't know but I'll answer this for my situation - it's because i haven't had an opportunity to meet a blind person. I think deafies are afraid because it's ironic -

Deaf person cannot hear but use signs
Blind person cannot see but can talk.
that's gonna cause a problem. heehee
 
Jiro said:
same here. that actually surprised me.


I don't know but I'll answer this for my situation - it's because i haven't had an opportunity to meet a blind person. I think deafies are afraid because it's ironic -

Deaf person cannot hear but use signs
Blind person cannot see but can talk.
that's gonna cause a problem. heehee
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Some blind people can sign. *points at self*
 
typeingtornado19 said:
I've heard it from several people, and seen it at deaf club when i go, people see the white cane, and make a three foot circle.
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Out of fairness, if anyone is going to make a 3-foot circle, doesn't that happen anywhere? It doesn't just happen at the deaf club, does it?

And, I can only assume people want to give the cane some space so it (and you) are not bumping into things? Is that wrong thing to do?
 
AlleyCat said:
Out of fairness, if anyone is going to make a 3-foot circle, doesn't that happen anywhere? It doesn't just happen at the deaf club, does it?

And, I can only assume people want to give the cane some space so it (and you) are not bumping into things? Is that wrong thing to do?
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No, it does not happen in the general community. Why cant everyone just treat blind people like normal people? Sure we do things different sometimes, but other than that we are just the same.
 
typeingtornado19 said:
Some blind people can sign. *points at self*
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yes exactly. Think about how the society felt when they heard about deaf people can read.. or watch tv.... or have sex! :laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

all for more reasons why this thread is a good idea... to dispel all misconceptions/stereotypes.
 
Jiro said:
yes exactly. Think about how the society felt when they heard about deaf people can read.. or watch tv.... or have sex! :laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

all for more reasons why this thread is a good idea... to dispel all misconceptions/stereotypes.
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I agree.
 
Hear Again said:
simple: nika made some confusing statements that jillio and i wanted clarified. for example, stating that he had a median rectus (a muscle that moves the eye inward) and lateral rectus (a muscle that moves the eye outward) that were responsible for causing his walleyes. as jillio pointed out, that's impossible. i also pointed out that it was impossible due to the fact that the above actions are natural and do not necessitate surgery.
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No wonder you were confused!!

Incyclophoria is a result of the SUPERIOR OBLIQUE muscles--not the MEDIAL RECTI! No wonder you guys were confused. <lightbulb>
 
typeingtornado19 said:
Why though? People at wal mart earlier sure didnt do that... I can use my cane to navigate without people moving, it just means i dont get to talk to anyone.
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Gee, I don't know. I just know that when I had a blind roommate, I tried not to leave things laying around that would create a hazard for her. With my blind students, I always let them know which side of them the chair is on when they come to my office. With my fellow doc student that is blind, we all try to make sure that there aren't chairs in the aisle, etc. that could create an obstacle. Same for my blind professor. Thought that was considerate. Is it not?
 
jillio said:
Gee, I don't know. I just know that when I had a blind roommate, I tried not to leave things laying around that would create a hazard for her. With my blind students, I always let them know which side of them the chair is on when they come to my office. With my fellow doc student that is blind, we all try to make sure that there aren't chairs in the aisle, etc. that could create an obstacle. Same for my blind professor. Thought that was considerate. Is it not?
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It is, i absolutely dont appreciate people moving things around on me, but it dosent mean you have to shy away. Thats what the cane is for, if i hit you i'm sorry, but why just go away, it kind of makes people feel unwanted.
 
Jiro said:
I think jolie should take out of sweeping broom and sweep away bunch of posts not pertinent to this thread and angry posts. almost 4 pages and it's not off to good start.
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*brings my broomstick in and sweeps some of these posts away*

If I've missed any posts or overlooked 'em, Lemme know. :)
 
Nika said:
No wonder you were confused!!

Incyclophoria is a result of the SUPERIOR OBLIQUE muscles--not the MEDIAL RECTI! No wonder you guys were confused. <lightbulb>
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*sigh* nika, could you *please* talk in plain english? :mad2:
 
typeingtornado19 said:
It is, i absolutely dont appreciate people moving things around on me, but it dosent mean you have to shy away. Thats what the cane is for, if i hit you i'm sorry, but why just go away, it kind of makes people feel unwanted.
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Maybe people don't like getting whopped in the shin by a cane. I'm not trying to be funny. Just explaining to you that people might be moving for completely different reasons other than the fact that they are afraid of blind people.
 
Nika said:
No wonder you were confused!!

Incyclophoria is a result of the SUPERIOR OBLIQUE muscles--not the MEDIAL RECTI! No wonder you guys were confused. <lightbulb>
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Simple English, please.
 
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