[blindlaw] Congratulations and Thank You From: Anita Keith-Foust

[Ben Fulton]

Hi Anita,
 
I agree with everything you are saying.  My comment was meant to add to your remarks, not detract from them.  I was seeking to acknoledge your comment and also express my heartfelt appreciation for the other people who have made our journey that much easier.
  
I certainly did not mean to imply that you failed to reckognize the work of previous professionals working to improve the situation for blind students. I am starting classes soon and I have been very impressed at how much dedication and commitment to accessibility there already is.  Of course, I will work to ensure that this dedication results in establishing systems so that future students will find not only the willingness to support them but the actual supports in place and in full operation.
 
I have already been working with various staff on campus to ensure that the texts are accessible, and that the on campus email works with Jaws and internet explorer. So far I have met no resistance to implementating the changes needed for better accessibility.  It's just a matter of actually making the changes and implementing them.  I'm glad I arrived early to work on these things.
 
So again, I would like to accept your thanks and extend it to others in the field.  Let's all work together to create a better world.
 
Sincerely,
Ben Fulton
 

 
> Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 21:43:40 -0400
> From: Anita Keith-Foust <anitakeithfoust at gmail.com>
> To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "'Ben Fulton'" <bluezinfandel at hotmail.com>,
> 	<AnitaKeithFoust at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Congratulations and Thank You
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> Dear Ben:
> ?
> We all have opinions and our own point of view. That is what makes America
> great! Your response gave accolades to those who paved the way, and I get
> that. I am a firm believer that each generation must reach for the baton,
> grab it, don't drop it, and run as fast as possible to the finish line.
> ?
> Therefore, recognizing and congratulating the tenacity of our fellow blind
> law students is not the same thing as not recognizing those who came before
> them.
> 
> Recognizing the challenges and the grit that Attorney Willie Gary had to
> muster does not denigrate the accomplishments of Supreme Court Justice
> Thurgood Marshall.
> 
> My congratulating Usain Bolt's overcoming adversity does not mean I do not
> recognize the achievements of Jesse Owens who paved the way for him and many
> others.?
> 
> Have a good year in school.
> ?
> Sincerely,
> ?
> ?
> Anita Keith-Foust
> 919-430-1978
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ben Fulton
> via blindlaw
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 9:53 AM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Ben Fulton
> Subject: [blindlaw] Congratulations and Thank You
> 
>  
>  
> Hi Anita,
>  
> "If I have seen farther it was by standing on the shoulders of giants" Isaac
> Newton.
>  
> As a 1st year law student I am awed by the work that has already been done
> by the previous generations of blind students and advocates.  The commitment
> to accesibilty shown by the University of York is no doubt a reflection of
> the accomplishments of hardworking organizations like the NFB and others.
> So I would like to thank all those who have gone before us, and dealt with
> more difficulties than we now face.
>  
> Sincerely,
> Ben Fulton
>  
> > Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:19:48 -0400
> > From: Anita Keith-Foust <anitakeithfoust at gmail.com>
> > To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: [blindlaw] Congratulations and Thank You!
> > Message-ID: <00bc01d0d390$c2eb0d40$48c127c0$@gmail.com>
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> > 
> > Hello All New Law Students:
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > I am so proud of your accomplishments and the tenacity that you have 
> > shown the overcome the obstacles set in your path which you overcame. 
> > You are blazing the trail for the rest of us who are jumping the 
> > hurdles as we make our way to the finish line.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Have a sensational and successful start to your law careers. 
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Live long and prosper!
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Anita Keith-Foust