Re: "Crip" is an acceptable term for the disabled?
Vikki A. Stefans
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Collection
Title:
Re: "Crip" is an acceptable term for the disabled?
Creator:
Vikki A. Stefans
Date:
5/10/1999
Text:
Crip, like gimp is usually an acceptable term only when self-applied.
Now in the U.S.of A., one had best be doubly careful, as a Crip can be the
kind that dresses in blue and hates all Bloods who dress in red. (Gang
member.)
I did once have a real Crip as an inpatient on the rehab unit, injured in
the course of his usual daily activities in this capacity, who would
NOT use a red wheelchair. I suspect that could well be considered an
important consumer perspective to understand.
Vikki Stefans, pediatric physiatrist (rehab doc for kids) and working
Mom of Sarah T. and Michael C., aka <Email Address Redacted>
Arkansas Children's Hospital/ U of A for Medical Sciences, Little Rock
...and EVERY mom is a working mom! (OK, dads too...)
On Mon, 10 May 1999, Michael Quigley,CPO wrote:
> 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.
Now in the U.S.of A., one had best be doubly careful, as a Crip can be the
kind that dresses in blue and hates all Bloods who dress in red. (Gang
member.)
I did once have a real Crip as an inpatient on the rehab unit, injured in
the course of his usual daily activities in this capacity, who would
NOT use a red wheelchair. I suspect that could well be considered an
important consumer perspective to understand.
Vikki Stefans, pediatric physiatrist (rehab doc for kids) and working
Mom of Sarah T. and Michael C., aka <Email Address Redacted>
Arkansas Children's Hospital/ U of A for Medical Sciences, Little Rock
...and EVERY mom is a working mom! (OK, dads too...)
On Mon, 10 May 1999, Michael Quigley,CPO wrote:
> 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
Vikki A. Stefans, “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/211706.
