[Blind-rollers] update

Mon Nov 11 17:44:27 UTC 2013

Hi
When I first was considering using a power chair I contacted our local blind 
rehab place  and spoke to one of the OM specialists to find out how people 
who were blind used power chairs.  At the time I had 2200 tunnerl vision in 
one eye.  He said flatly that it was not possible.  When I became totally 
blind and had both eyes removed I contacted Blind Inc. run by the NFB and 
they said "no problem".  In fact in the year that I was there for rehab 
there were 2 others blind and in power chairs.
Maureen

-----Original Message----- 
From: Becky Frankeberger
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 9:09 PM
To: 'Blind wheelchair users list'
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] update

Paul, I was introduced to the blindness movement by persons in the NFB. I
swear I would have never ventured out of my mother's home, without the
impoweringf message of the NFB.

The NFB has room for all, including me who has her toes in both
organizations. The one ACB group I belong to might go poof.  Am I rejoining
another affiliate, don't see any that flip my buzzer. So I will stay in the
NFB Crafters division and work a bit with my State NFB. But many things we
do is universal in both groups I am happy to see. I have friends in both
groups and don't care about the inner sanctum of either.

So sorry, I have for a long time belonged to both consumer groups. My
interest as I said above is waning with ACB. We won't talk about jelly fish,
an affiliate running them, and I could go on.

Becky who is a proud guide dog handler of Jake
-----Original Message-----
From: Blind-rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Paul Wick
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 5:57 PM
To: Blind wheelchair users list
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] update

Becky,
You could always start a special interest affiliate (as they're known in
ACB) I'm not trying to play traffic cop, but Bibi posts to the list
frequently, and as someone who has found a lot of strength from the NFB's
message for close to 15 years, it just seems like she could use some
involvement with the organized blind movement,

For me as a person with multiple disabilities I found the NFB's message
empowering (even if most blind people are totally ignorant of other
disabilities.) Contrast this to the ACB where there is no philosophical glue
holding the ship together, more of a talking shop than a vehicle for
collective action and mutual support.

I'm curious as to your experiences within ACB?

Best,

Paul

On 11/7/13, Becky Frankeberger <b.butterfly at comcast.net> wrote:
> Paul, I don't think ACB has a blind wheelchairs division.  I should
> think all are welcome on this list.  I don't know if or where Bibi
> meets with other blind consumers. Not my point.  All are welcomed from
> either or all consumer groups. There is no restriction, warm smile.
>
> Becky and guide dog Jake
> .
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-rollers [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Paul Wick
> Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 4:24 PM
> To: Blind wheelchair users list
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] update
>
> Bibi,
>
> Just curious are you active with the Federation there in Denver?
>
> Best,
>
> Paul
>
> On 11/7/13, Criminal Justice Major Extraordinaire
> <orleans24 at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>> Dear Penny,
>> Thank you for the update and transfering offices is no fun, but also
>> can be sad when the good part starts to come around while working
>> with a
> client.
>> Keep us posted when you get further updates on the client's status
>> and how much further he is making progress.
>> I am broaddening my experiences of being a totally blind wheelchair
>> user and love to take on a challenge.
>> Since having my chair, I feel more independent and am able to get out
> more.
>> I still have my medical ailments to contend also with the weather as
>> that one can be tricky.
>> Sincerely:
>> Bibi and son Odie
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