by Kate Ramsden
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John Nisbet
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Congress condemned the unacceptable use of the
term "deaf and dumb" in relation to deaf
people and called on the General Council to challenge
this offensive language and consign it to the dustbin
of history.
Speaking in support, John Nisbet, UNISON disabled
members' group told congress ""Deaf and
dumb" is an archaic term that is considered
highly offensive and derogatory.
"Given the long history of deafness and the
fact that some deaf people have been incorrectly
assumed to be mentally deficient because they do
not speak, you can imagine that most do not appreciate
this terminology.
"It is not about being politically correct
but is a recognition of a person's right not to
be verbally abused," he said.
Scotland's
public service union
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