Re: "Crip" is an acceptable term for the disabled?
Michael Quigley,CPO
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Re: "Crip" is an acceptable term for the disabled?
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Michael Quigley,CPO
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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.
<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.
Citation
Michael Quigley,CPO, “Re: "Crip" is an acceptable term for the disabled?,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/211705.
