Country of the Blind completely goes against H.G. Wells views on eugenics

Something that has been bothering me was the lack of discussion on the topic of Wells' (and frankly, other authors) views of eugenics. While there was an evolution of his racist ideas through his meeting with civil rights activists, the same can't be said for his views on eugenics which remained somewhat consistent throughout his life. The idea that we could sterilize the failures (this time, consenting!) is a deeply ableist mindset. Ironically, CotB goes against this. Now, I last read it several years ago when I was 15 so it might not be completely accurate, but my reading of CotB was about the arrogance of able-bodied people in assuming that they're abilities some how make them more superior to disabled people. And, also, that what is considered a "disability" is relative to the culture. The people of the valley had adapted methods to navigate, had made the valley more accessible. Contrast that with the main character who couldn't keep up yet thought he could rule over these people due to his sight. Eugenics boils down "disability" as purely a genetic failure when accessibility drastically imrpoves the quality of life for disability. But who wants to actually spend money on HELPING people amirite? I find it strange that a guy who had such vile views could right something that was honestly progressive for its time. However, I can't say this 100% would persuade eugenicists because they'd think this only applies to physical disabilities, not mental. Hell, even Hellen motherfriggin Keller was into eugenics on the belief of euthanizing mentally disabled babies. There isn't a lot of solidarity within the disabled community, but thats a topic for another time.