That article is not untypical, of reports re disability.
The media, particularly the TV reporting has been overtly abelist this
pass week in Canada. The pope's visit has made things so much worse.
I listen to the Italian news, coming from Italy often I don't think they
mention the pope's walking "sacrifice" ever. In a report about a boat trip,
there was mention of his walking difficulty, in another report someone made
reference to the "sacrifice"
There has to be standard for reporting.
Maria
----- Original Message -----
From: "Smith, Glenn" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 6:34 AM
Subject: Re: transportation death
> God, the standard of reporting and ableist language in this newspaper
piece
> is awful - no wonder the guy died unable to ask for help in his life for
> fear of being a burden - was it worth the 'superman' obituary - doesn't
> suprise me - journlists have such a poor grasp of disability issues - this
> isn't a transport issue it is a great example of someone being killed by
an
> ableist society and the power of words, language and culture
> G
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Frank Hall-Bentick [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 28 July 2002 04:33
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: transportation death
>
>
> Lilith,
>
> Thanks for this.
>
> Also my Local Council is currently debating Hertiage Bluestone issues
> against Disability Access so this sad news item
> comes at a time to highlight safety issues.
>
> Regards,
>
> Frank
> Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
>
> LILITH Finkler wrote:
>
> > If I recall correctly, someone (???) on this list is monitoring the
deaths
> > of disabled individuals on transit systems. I am including a link to the
> > Toronto Star which (sadly) mentions the death of one local man. Lilith
> >
> >
>
http://thestar.ca/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Pr
> intFriendly&c=Article&cid=1026143315212
> >
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