BlindNewWorld is a new social change campaign sponsored
by Perkins School for the Blind to debunk stereotypes and inspire the sighted population
to see the full social, professional and intellectual capabilities of people
who are blind.
According to a new study, there are four main barriers to
inclusion: discomfort, pity, fear and stigma. For years, the blind population
and organizations supporting it, have been frustrated by the social and
professional exclusion and the near invisibility of people who are blind from
the public’s social consciousness.
“Many people hold preconceived biases that the blind
aren’t capable of daily tasks and can’t lead happy lives,” said Corinne
Grousbeck, Chair of the Board at Perkins School for the Blind. “Even worse,
people often fear blindness more than many terminal diseases. This stems from a
lack of understanding and contact with the blind community. BlindNewWorld
reveals the realities of today’s highly capable blind population and provides
simple actions that each of us can take to include the blind in the sighted
world.”
To learn more and join the movement, visit www.BlindNewWorld.org and also like @BlindNewWorld on Facebook, and follow on Twitter and Instagram at the following respective
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