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ABOUT THIS WORD
What does blind mean?
Blind is most commonly used to describe a person who is unable to see. It can describe someone who has severe vision impairment or no vision at all.
Some people who cannot see may prefer to be described or referred to with terms other than blind. As with all forms of disabilities, it is always best to use the language that the person prefers.
The term the blind is sometimes used to collectively refer to people who are blind, such as in the names of organizations like the National Federation of the Blind. However, some people object to such collective uses, which are sometimes thought to prevent people from being viewed as individuals (in contrast with person-first language, such as people who are blind).
Blind is sometimes used in figurative ways, especially as an adjective meaning unable or unwilling to accept or perceive something, as in Don’t be blind to the risks. It is also sometimes used to describe something that is not based on logic, as in blind faith. Such figurative uses can be considered a form of ableism due to likening negative characteristics to a physical disability.
As a verb, blind can be used in a literal way meaning to temporarily or permanently take away someone’s ability to see, as in I was blinded by the sun or The accident blinded him.
As a noun, blind can refer to a number of objects that obstruct vision or light in some way, most commonly window coverings that can be closed to darken a room (typically referred to with the plural form blinds).
Example: As a blind person, I want people to remember that just because I can’t see doesn’t mean I’m incapable of living a full life.
Where does blind come from?
The first records of the word blind come from before 1000. It’s an Old English word that’s related to the Old Norse blindr and the Lettish blendu, meaning “to see dimly.”
Blind is a very common word that’s used in a number of terms and idioms, such as blindside, blind spot, and blind as a bat, among many others. Some of these expressions, such as blind leading the blind, can be considered ableist for associating a lack of awareness or capability with people who have a visual disability.
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Some people who cannot see prefer to be described in other ways, but blind is the most widely used term.
Listening to the latest @MillennialShow and just want to add that the increased @Uber and @Lyft prices will have a huge impact on people with disabilities or those who can't drive. As a blind person I'll be back to a place where I'm spending 2 hours on a bus to go 4 miles.
— Karen Anderson (@kea_anderson) June 17, 2021
As of today (23rd of June), all Dutch government corporations must comply with accessibility requirements by law. This would provide online access to resources from the government for people who are Blind, Visually impaired, or deaf. A big step in making the world more accessible
— Hable One (@iamhable) June 23, 2021
One of my favorite apps on my phone is @BeMyEyes which connects people who are blind or who have low vision with people who are sighted for visual assistance – like help with reading a label or identifying something.
The calls are usually brief but they seem very helpful to…
— Dr. Oni Blackstock (@oni_blackstock) June 18, 2021