Soon-t0-be New York governor David Paterson is legally blind. The New York Times Health blog ran an article about the various ways Gov. Paterson copes from day-to-day. You can see the article here: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/13/how-a-blind-man-will-lead-a-state/.
The comments that followed lead to an interesting dialogue. Some people thanked the newspaper for highlighting the story and putting an accomplished face on a disability sighted people could never imagine. Many people wished the governor well. But an interesting side discussion also emerged about how the disabled are treated differently once their disability becomes known. It is informative reading for anyone in the health care industry to get an idea of the problems disabled persons may encounter but may not disclose because they do not want to appear any less able than anyone else. Health care workers may not always know the right questions to ask to really understand the patient's perspective. But open dialogue gives a glimpse into real life.
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