[Blindtlk] Introduction from a new member

[Sarah Baughn]

Jewel, welcome to the list.  Whatever neurological disorder you have, I hope 
they can start treating it soon.  My best friend has MS, and if that is what 
you have, write me off-list and I can provide you with some resources.
Sarah
If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this 
mountain: "Remove hence to yonder place.", and it shall remove, and nothing 
shall be impossible unto you.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jewel S." <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 7:16 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Introduction from a new member


> Hello! My name is Jewel. I am 25 years old, and live in Raleigh, North
> Carolina. I am a member of the local chapter of the NFB. I wanted to
> just give a little information about myself.
>
> I have been blind about 2 years now, due to a chemical burn to the
> face that caused cataracts, cornea scarring, and glaucoma. I see
> lights, shadows, and colour, and not much else. I have applied to the
> Seeing Eye, Inc. and hope to attend to partner with my first guide dog
> some time this year. I am waiting, though, until my physical health is
> a little better. I am in the process of a long diagnosis process of a
> neurological problem that causes nerve damage and balance problems,
> and until I get that under control, I don't think I could keep up with
> the physical activity-intensive training. I can't wait until I do get
> partnered, though. I took the Hadley School for the Blind's Guide Dog
> 101 class with Patti Jacobson, and absolutely loved the course. I know
> several guide dog owners, also, and can't help but be envious of them.
> I know that a guide dog would help me immensely, especially since I'm
> starting college in the fall.
>
> On a short side, I have started a blog called "Treasure Chest for the
> Blind" at blindtreasurechest.blogspot.com, where I hope to make the
> blog a true treasure chest of information for blind people. The latest
> post is about the Blind Mice Mart's free downloadable DVS movies, of
> which they have thousands. If you have any ideas for articles of
> particular interest, please feel free to e-mail me with them. I'm
> considering doing an article comparing and contrasting several of the
> guide dog schools, but I think that'd have to be a long-term writing
> project.
>
> So, that's a little about me, and I look forward to learning more
> about all of you!
>
> ~Jewel
>
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