David.Baharian@p0.f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org (David Baharian) (08/12/90)
Index Number: 9760 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] yes it is irratating sometimes but I always hope that the people who ask the questions really want to "know" about the blind people deal with life. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!101!460.0!David.Baharian Internet: David.Baharian@p0.f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org
Vixen@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Vixen) (08/12/90)
Index Number: 9773 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] Hi, I agree with you David, I don't mind answering abled peoples questions at at all. While I certainly don't like the idea of constant dialogue about my disabilities and explaining how I do this and that, I accept that if I am not willing to educate the uninformed, then I have no right whining or complaining about abled people who do not understand me or who have preconceived notions. Certainly, it would be rude for persons to interrupt our dinners to ask about our dogs, our canes, our watches or anything else. But for the most part, I think it is important that we are willing to answer questions, and take time now and then to educate a little. Also, in the case of guide dogs, the general public tends to become fascinated with them when they encounter one and their curiousity is understandable I think. Keepin' the faith! . Vixen -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!203!11!Vixen Internet: Vixen@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org