[Blind-rollers] survey

[Becky Frankeberger]

Please send the answers if you choose to fill this out to Judy.
Email: jredlich at joniandfriends.org

Becky 

http://www.joniandfriends.org

Judy wrote:


In collaboration with Joni and Friends, Judy Redlich, the manager of the
Missouri office of Joni and Friends.  will be writing a chapter for a manual
to help pastors and teachers understand how to assist blind persons most
effectively. She is seeking insights from others who are blind in hopes that
the tips shared might help blind persons be accepted, welcomed, and
eventually integrated into the congregations they attend. All answers to a
prepared questionnaire will be kept confidential, and no last names used.
 

She needs all responses by September 15.
 
Thanks in advance.

Email: jredlich at joniandfriends.org
Beginning of Questionaire

Name:__________________________________________ 

Address:________________________________________ City, State,
Zip:_________________ 

Phone:__________________________________________
Email:________________________

In collaboration with Joni and Friends, I will be writing a chapter for a
manual to help pastors and teachers understand how to assist blind persons
most effectively.  I am seeking insights from others who are blind in hopes
that the tips shared might help blind persons be accepted, welcomed, and
eventually integrated into the congregations they attend.  All answers will
be kept confidential, and no last names used.

Please tell me a little bit about yourself and your
family:_________________________________
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What do you enjoy doing
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What is your
occupation?_________________________________________________________ 

How long have you been
blind?____________________________________________________
What caused your
blindness?______________________________________________________
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Do you read Braille?    Yes      No 
Do you read large print? Yes      No
Do you use a magnifier and read regular print? Yes    No

Do you use a computer or other talking or paperless Braille device?   Yes
No
If yes - please
explain:___________________________________________________________
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What adaptable software do you have (if
any)?________________________________________
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Do you attend a disability friendly church?    Yes     No
What does the church provide for you or other blind or partially sighted
folks in the congregation?           
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Do you feel what they provide is adequate?   Yes     No
Explain:____________________________________________________________________
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What would be some innovative things the church could provide and/or do to
assist its blind constituency
better?_____________________________________________________________________
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If you had the chance to be open and honest with your pastor or other
parishioners about your blindness and give them some tips on how they could
assist blind people better, what would those tips be?________
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Do you feel like you do more reaching out to others in your church than they
reach out to you for friendship?   Yes   No
Explain or give
example:__________________________________________________________
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Do you find yourself seeking out help at your church, rather than have
people offer help? Yes No Explain or give
example:__________________________________________________________
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What three things do you wish others would volunteer to help you with in
every day life: please list and elaborate
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Do others see you as a valuable volunteer and ask for your assistance?  Yes
No Explain or give
example:__________________________________________________________
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Additional comments or
concerns:__________________________________________________             
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Thank you so much for taking the time to fill in this questionnaire.  Please
return it to:
Judy Redlich
Manager, Joni and Friends Gateway
Email: jredlich at joniandfriends.org
Feel free to call me at: 314-644-6908

** Please pass this survey along to anyone else you think might be
interested in participating in this project.