[Blindtlk] Introduction from a new member

[David Evans]

Dear Jewel,

Welcome to the list.
I have my new, and first, guide dog from South east Guide Dogs in Florida.
His name is Jack and he is a drop dead gorgeous Goldadoor.  He is a real 
chick magnet, according to everyone I meet.
I was a White Cane driver for over 25 years, but decided I would give a 
guide dog a try.  I could travel anywhere with my cane, but thought that a 
dog might give me some advantages in certain things.  It has.
My dog Jack can find doors, elevators, escalators, stairs, a chair, counter, 
table and can even help find things in a restroom.
It is nice to have company when I travel and he certain breaks the ice 
around new people.
He has changed my life, or at least the way I do a lot of things I did 
before.
I hope that what ever you do you stay involved in the Federation and embrace 
its philosiphy.
I have never let my blindness stop me from doing the things I want to do. I 
wish you all of the best in what you want to do.

David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
Nuclear/Aerospace Materials Engineer
Builder of the Lunar Rovers and the F-117 Stealth Fighter

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deanna Lewis" <deannakay618 at yahoo.com>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2010 12:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Introduction from a new member


> Welcome Jewel,
> My name is Deanna and I am 24 years old and live in Cincinnati, OH. I have 
> two sisters who live in North Carolina, one in Raleigh and the other in 
> Durham. I am also a guide dog user, my dog, Pascal is from Guide Dogs for 
> the Blind in California. I wish you the best with your journey to The 
> Seeing Eye. I know a few people with Seeing Eye dogs and they just rave 
> about the school. You will love having a guide dog as it will open many 
> doors for you. They really helped me increase my Independence, I used to 
> worry about riding the bus by myself, but now I have him, so I am never 
> alone. It is so great! I wish you the best, and if you want to talk 
> sometime, just email me. Thanks!
>
> Deanna
>
> --- On Fri, 3/5/10, Jewel S. <herekittykat2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Jewel S. <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Introduction from a new member
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Friday, March 5, 2010, 10:16 PM
>
> 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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