concept   blindness

7 commonsense assertions
Cultures (6) United States (2) Western countries (1) China (1) African cultures (1) European countries (1) Ophthalmology professionals (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 blindness Western countries Blindness is considered a disability in Western countries and is accommodated with support and accessible infrastructure. 9
2 blindness United States In the United States, blindness is recognized as a disability and accommodations are made for accessible infrastructure and tools. 6
3 blindness United States Blind individuals in the US often rely on guide dogs or canes for independence and mobility. 6
4 blindness China In China, there is a cultural emphasis on respecting and caring for individuals with blindness. 3
5 blindness African cultures In African cultures, blindness can be seen as a spiritual affliction or result of witchcraft or curses. 1
6 blindness European countries Blindness is considered a disability in European countries, and visually impaired individuals often use canes or guide dogs for assistance. 1
7 blindness Ophthalmology professionals Ophthalmology professionals assess, diagnose, and treat blindness to the best extent possible using medical and surgical interventions. 1