[Blind-rollers] survey

Jackie McBride abletec at gmail.com
Sat Sep 12 15:20:50 UTC 2009 

AgapeDew, I think you'd probably be better off trying to get a job as
a health educator, an ask-a-nurse position, or health coach, if your
speech permits.

On 9/12/09, Becky Frankeberger <b.butterfly at comcast.net> wrote:
> I wanted a career just in case I did via an accident enjoy my time in a
> wheelchair.  I have knitting machines that I can as planned work from my
> wheelchair. I am still working and loving the products I produce.  My last
> project was a lovely luxurious winter scarf.
>
> Becky and my joy wheels
> b.butterfly at comcast.net
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of AgapeDEW at aol.com
> Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 8:55 PM
> To: blind-rollers at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] survey
>
> Ok, all, since talking careers.  Do you all think I could be trained  using
> my equipment to be an office nurse since I have my nursing license?   I was
> thinking of volunteering to see what it involves.  See if my  equipment
> would adapt?
>
>
> In a message dated 9/11/2009 10:39:42 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> lauraeaves at yahoo.com writes:
>
> Oh I  know there are blind teachers -- I've known some of them, and even
> considered doing it for a while but things just went another way and I
> became a computer programmer...
> I was only bringing it up because the  survey seemed to focus on blind
> students and didn't say anything about the  teacher.
> I could give some advice, but I'm still coping. The kids I teach  are
> wonderful though, even the wild ones. They even listen now and
> then...*smile*
> Keep rolling!
> --le
>
> ----- Original Message  -----
> From: "Becky Frankeberger" <b.butterfly at comcast.net>
> To:  "'Blind wheelchair users list'" <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
> Sent:  Friday, September 11, 2009 9:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers]  survey
>
>
> I know many blind teachers.  Sarah teaches science to  eighth graders. Kathy
> teaches English and litterture to high school  students.  Both handle dog
> guides and both teach sighted  children.  Rebecca teaches Spanish to blind
> children. She is  blind.  I taught Sunday school.
>
> My husband who is blind taught in  a University for a while.  Ed Eames
> taught
> in the  University.
>
> There isn't much a blind person can't do.
>
> Becky and  my joy wheels
> -----Original Message-----
> From:  blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org]  On Behalf Of qubit
> Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 6:44 PM
> To: Blind  wheelchair users list
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] survey
>
> What about  blind teachers? Are there tips for teachers of sighted children
> by a blind  teacher?
> --le
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Devona Abel"  <djasister at windstream.net>
> To: "Blind wheelchair users list"  <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 8:03  PM
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] survey
>
>
> Send this to me privately  please.
>
> Devona
> djasister at windstream.net
> ----- Original  Message -----
> From: Becky Frankeberger
> To: 'Blind  wheelchair users list'
> Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 4:39  PM
> Subject: [Blind-rollers] survey
>
>
> X-Antispam: NO;  Spamcatcher 5.2.1. Score 50
>
> 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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> ____________________________________________________________________________
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> ____________________________________________________________________________
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> What do you enjoy doing
> (hobbies):_________________________________________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
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> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> What is your
> occupation?_________________________________________________________
>
> How long have you been
> blind?____________________________________________________
> What  caused your
> blindness?______________________________________________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> 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:___________________________________________________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> What adaptable software do you have (if
> any)?________________________________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> 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:____________________________________________________________________
> ___
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
> What would be some innovative things the church could provide  and/or do to
> assist its blind  constituency
>
> better?_____________________________________________________________________
> _________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> 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?________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> 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:__________________________________________________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> Do you find yourself seeking out help at your church, rather  than have
> people offer help? Yes No Explain or give
> example:__________________________________________________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> 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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> ____________________________________________________________________________
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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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> ____________________________________________________________________________
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> ____________________________________________________________________________
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> ____________________________________________________________________________
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> ____________________________________________________________________________
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> Additional comments or
> concerns:__________________________________________________
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
> __
>
> ____________________________________________________________________________
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> ____________________________________________________________________________
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> ____________________________________________________________________________
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> ____________________________________________________________________________
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> ____________________________________________________________________________
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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.
>
>
>
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