Re: "Crip" is an acceptable term for the disabled?

Re: "Crip" is an acceptable term for the disabled?

Louis B. Rosenfeld

5/10/1999

I agree with every sentiment displayed recently concerning the appropriate name
for patients, subjects, customers, clients, whatever. The answers to this
dilemma are really simply point-of-view and can easily be solved between the
amputee and their prosthetist on an individual basis. There is nothing for us
to solve here, really. Therefore, before this deteriorates further into the
name calling and animosity displayed months ago concerning U.S. politics, can we
agree to disagree and let everyone go about their business. This site has
tremendous potential to assist us all with solution oriented problems. Can we
stick to that? Or if this must be discussed further, perhaps not posting
communication to the listserv would help.

Thank you

Louis Rosenfeld

Michael Quigley,CPO wrote:

> In a message dated 5/10/99 9:49:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> <Email Address Redacted> writes:
>
> << we are an advocacy
> and information resource for people of all disabilities and that crip is an
> acceptable term. Not derogatory in any way. >> Stated Kim in her e-mail.
> I find it very hard to believe that the same person who is advocating
> against the term patient made the above statement. Crip is definitely a
> derogatory term for the disabled in the United States. It might be more
> acceptable in Canada, where I believe you are originally from, but not here.
> For me to say I have a full schedule of 8 crips to see today would raise
> eyebows everywhere I have ever worked. I have no criticism for your website,
> I just feel the title is not appropriate.