You Hear The One About The Blind Acupuncturist?

Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners rejected her request for a license last year, but she's trying again.

Meng-sheng Lin is the licensure committee chairwoman, and the Dallas acupuncturist said she's inclined to repeat her vote against Cumbo's application.

She said she's trying to fulfill her duty to protect the public.

Lin said acupuncture can lead to bleeding that if unnoticed could pose a contamination risk.

Cumbo's attorney, David Cohen of Austin, said denying Cumbo a license solely because of her blindness would violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.

I wholeheartedly support her approval and hope that the board will reconsider their position.

Because those folks who would actually hire a blind acupuncturist...well.

Circle of Life. Caveat Emptor, etc; you see what I'm getting at here.

posted by Laura. at 11:48 PM

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