[blindkid] Shopping Assistant

[Albert J Rizzi]

Wow, what a small world.  I will certainly let Ollie know immediately.  I am
glad you kept his number, he has been and continues to be one of my mentors
and touchstones in this new life of mine.  I would so welcome speaking to
you and your son about thinking on your feet as it were so as to avert
people's reluctance to do what is only humane and appropriate when anyone
asks for guidance and assistance in areas where they are ill equipped to do
so for whatever the reason.  I went to sears' web site and as an alternative
he might investigate sites which provide shopping opportunities on line. If
he should come across any sites which are not as accessible as they should
be, let me know and I will add them to my hit list for inclusion in my
efforts to improve accessibility for all people of all abilities.  I wish
you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season. Peace.

Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
CEO/Founder
My Blind Spot, Inc.
90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
New York, New York  10004
www.myblindspot.org
PH: 917-553-0347
Fax: 212-858-5759
"The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
doing it."



-----Original Message-----
From: blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of SUSAN POLANSKY
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 7:31 PM
To: blindkid at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindkid] Shopping Assistant

Thanks to all who responded with their thoughts and to Albert for getting
the information from Ollie about Title III of the ADA. This has certainly
been an enlightening conversation for me and probably for others on the
list. Jason does a good job of advocating for himself but he is just 13 and
still has a lot to learn. We have read and discussed all the posts which in
itself was a learning experience for him. I think that next I need to speak
to his O&M. When he was told at Sears that they did not have anyone to
assist him instead of taking him along and assisting him herself she should
have brainstormed alternatives with him. Also I think a discussion in
advance about what to say when requesting assistance and what to say if
assistance is not given would have been beneficial. I will probably send
along to her some of the posts, I think this can also be a learning
experience for the O&M. This is her first year with our school system and
 with Jason and she does not have a whole lot of prior experience. Albert
please tell Ollie that the teen in question here is the one he assisted in
getting to the White House for the Olympic event this fall. I will certainly
keep his number should we have a need in the future for further advice.
 
Regards
Susan T. Polansky

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