HI, does anyone know if there is a measure, about six items would be perfect
that measures level of impairment. I am about to look at Quality of life
literature for this but thought you guys might know of one. Thanks, Sarah
supple.
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From: "Herkiran Toor," <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, November 25, 2002 11:22 AM
Subject: Re: Kennedy's (and other Presidents') Illnesses/Disabilities
> Even if David Blunkett is visually impaired, and so one of
> the most visibly disabled members of parliament, it doesn't
> (and shouldn't) mean that he gets the automatic "disabled
> vote". Anyone who follows his statements will be under no
> allusions that his political agenda has a lot to be desired
> - education, aslyum seekers etc.
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> On Sat, 23 Nov 2002 13:56:52 +0000 Michael Peckitt
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > To all
> >
> > I have been following this thread with great interest and am also a fan
of
> > the 'West Wing', watching with interest as the the fictional president
> > approaches re-election (If you have a cable here in Britain we are in
Season
> > 3, non-cable peple have to wait a year). No doubt the West Wing will
have a
> > happy ending.
> >
> > However, I do worry that in Britain at least 'we do not elect a prime
> > minister in a wheelchair', that is to say with any impairment and I
think
> > this might stretch to presidents. Personally, political views aside I
would
> > consider voting for someone like David Blunkett who has some sight
problems
> > (I do not mean to patronize I don't know his exact impairment). -
currently
> > Home Secretary as Prime Minister, but would others. Disabilty if not
linked
> > to powerlessness is often linked to 'in need of assistance', and people
in
> > power are often (wrongly in my view) seen as one ho ought to be able to
> > stand alone. Every peron in power has advisors.
> >
> > People forget that Churchill had bi-polar disorder, Anthony Eden had
cancer
> > , (which granted along with the Suez Canal led to his resignation). Of
> > course this was hidden at the time.
> >
> > I think the West Wing deals quite well with MS by not makng it the
dominat
> > issue - as if the disability alone defines 'President Barlett' there are
> > other facets to any PWD than their disability.
> >
> > This is becoming a rant, either way I shall remain a West Wing fan.
> >
> > Michael
> >
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