After the death of theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, @tommysantelli tweeted a powerful reminder about the language we use to describe someone who uses a wheelchair. This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “Describing Someone Who Uses a Wheelchair”
In the wake of the death of Stephen Hawking, I saw a wonderful commentary on language that was tweeted by Tommy Santelli.
He wrote, using a wheelchair uses a wheelchair, just like wearing glasses, wears glasses, not, quote, confined to being behind frames or, quote, being behind frames or lens bound.
A wheelchair is a tool, a good tool, like glasses.
Oh, I love it.
Isn’t that a great commentary on language?
Yeah, we talk about framing your perspective on this show, and that is a perfect example.
That’s wonderful.
And that tweet was by who?
Tommy Santelli.
Tommy Santelli.
Thanks, Tommy.
That’s beautiful.
