Are You Handicapped?

[Thy Geekdom Come]

This is interesting to see the seemingly disproportionate number of Phatmassers with rare and extreme physical challenges. I've always thought that hardships bring us closer to God.

[Noel's angel]

[quote]good point noel's angel [/quote]

thanks

[Pete-ster]

[quote name='ICTHUS' date='Aug 28 2004, 01:11 PM'] A brief history of the word 'handicapped'

People were coming home from wars with no legs, no arms, etc. They were putting out their caps to collect money. The word 'handicapped' means 'cap in hand' - it means 'beggar'. I for one work a full time job and am NOT a beggar.

Don't call people handicapped, please. [/quote]
What word do you prefer?

Personally, I like "cripple," it's short, it's sterile, it has a distinctive sound. I hate "gimp", it's usually used derogatorily, and all the PC terms are condecending...

[IcePrincessKRS]

[quote name='ICTHUS' date='Aug 28 2004, 02:11 PM'] A brief history of the word 'handicapped'

People were coming home from wars with no legs, no arms, etc. They were putting out their caps to collect money. The word 'handicapped' means 'cap in hand' - it means 'beggar'. I for one work a full time job and am NOT a beggar.

Don't call people handicapped, please. [/quote]
I understand your dislike for the terms "cripple" and "handicapped" (I agree they can and are often used in a derrogatory manner) but if you noticed the person who made this poll has Spina Bifida, too, and is "confined" to a wheelchair. I don't think he meant it to be offensive in any way, in fact I rather admire his seemingly (forgive me for not being able to think of a better term here) flippant way of embracing his condition and all the terms that people tend to apply to it.

[IcePrincessKRS]

[quote name='Pete-ster' date='Aug 28 2004, 03:51 PM'] What word do you prefer?

Personally, I like "cripple," it's short, it's sterile, it has a distinctive sound. I hate "gimp", it's usually used derogatorily, and all the PC terms are condecending... [/quote]
Pete, you rock!

[Pete-ster]

[quote name='Raphael' date='Aug 28 2004, 02:16 PM'] This is interesting to see the seemingly disproportionate number of Phatmassers with rare and extreme physical challenges. I've always thought that hardships bring us closer to God. [/quote]
Offer it up!

Knights at the Foot of the Cross, Militia Immaculatta [url="http://www.consecration.com/Kfc.html"]KFC[/url]

[cmotherofpirl]

[quote name='Pete-ster' date='Aug 28 2004, 04:51 PM'] What word do you prefer?

Personally, I like "cripple," it's short, it's sterile, it has a distinctive sound. I hate "gimp", it's usually used derogatorily, and all the PC terms are condecending... [/quote]
:rotfl:

[toledo_jesus]

I was rough on my knees during adolescence, jumping off roofs and stuff, and my whole leg aches when it rains. Is that arthritis? I'm only 20. My wrist hurts as well, but I think that's from sitting at the computer and typing wrong.

[Sinner]

Terms regarding physical problems have always been an issue with me. I am a Physical Therapist and have some lesser physical problems but deal daily with folks that have severe ones..... I give thanks to God daily that I have not been put to a similar task. People with physical problems that continue to exhibit grace and dignity inspire me!! They are given a special blessing to show that nothing can separate them from their God. Medically speaking: Problems with movement are called impairments. Impairments may result in disability depending on what you are trying to accomplish in the real world. Ex-a typist that lost his fingers would have a large disability, a sprinter would not. Both have suffered an impairment. I too discourage the use of "handicapped", "crippled", "gimp" or other slang usage, and would never use them clinically.......... but, when someone who has suffered an impairment uses them, esp in speaking about themselves I believe they are using a form of humor to deal with their situation and are actually making fun of the world at large and how it deals with people with physical problems....so its probably healthy to laugh about it!! Crying stains the sheets Also, I personally do not like the really sappy descriptors such as "challenged" and the like. Oh well...... I am really not very passionate about this subject, and besides... my fingers now have an impairment due to excessive typing.

[immaculata]

[quote name='Pete-ster' date='Aug 29 2004, 03:16 AM'] Offer it up!

Knights at the Foot of the Cross, Militia Immaculatta [url="http://www.consecration.com/Kfc.html"]KFC[/url] [/quote]
:wub:

YAY for the Militia Immaculata!

[HomeTeamFamily]

im left handed

my dad always used to put that down on physical forms for boy scout camps under the part where it asks for any medical problems not already asked on the medical history thingy

[lifeteenchick527]

kool...iam left handed too!!! tight!!

[Sursum Corda]

me too!! I'm a lefty!

[IcePrincessKRS]

Thanks for the insight Sinner. I still admire Pete's approach (seemingly, so do you).

[Deeds]

[quote name='lankyswimmer' date='Aug 29 2004, 05:20 PM'] im left handed

my dad always used to put that down on physical forms for boy scout camps under the part where it asks for any medical problems not already asked on the medical history thingy [/quote]
Left-handedness is a medical problem? It's never made the slightest bit of difference to me...

[Sinner]

Yeah Princess!! I am amused by it as well!!!! I prob shouldn't use it, but I believe he may. You go big PETE!!!!!

[Pete-ster]

I'm left-handed as well. It is going to make driving with hand controlls [i]extra[/i] interesting.

[Guest T-Bone]

I have slight scoliosis, have hearing loss in the range of 25 - 50 dB, and am clumsy. I also have quite a few "benign" nerve tumors. I severed the two tendons in my left middle finger, so my left hand is slightly "impaired." I also have learning disabilities and horrible handwriting. Oh and my feet stink.

Edited August 30, 2004 by T-Bone

[Deeds]

[quote name='Pete-ster' date='Aug 30 2004, 08:12 AM'] I'm left-handed as well. It is going to make driving with hand controlls [i]extra[/i] interesting. [/quote]
We have right hand drive in this country, which suits all the lefties but not the righties.

[BeenaBobba]

[quote name='cmotherofpirl' date='Aug 28 2004, 04:14 PM'] I also need a breathing machine at night. [/quote]
Sleep apnea?