Sometimes people have their heads up their arses. Calling a capotasto a crutch because the presumption that goes with it is that the user doesn't know how to do Barre chords is really stupid. It's a capo(tasto). I doubt anyone seeing a person using crutches would go over and say, "So, you too lazy to walk or what?"

No one calls a guide dog a crutch. But people do call these crutches.

It's a process of learning for most people. The first time I met a blind person I spoke too loudly. After meeting more than a few blind people I no longer speak too loudly. And, I no longer avoid the use of words like see, look or what a beautiful colour that is on you. Simple. We learn from our mistakes.

It's taking time for people to catch up, but it's happening.

I read your blog, CU, and it helped a few folks have a better day. Good for you, gal.