[Blindtlk] The Blindness Revolution
Lloyd Rasmussen
lras at sprynet.com
Tue Apr 2 01:54:37 UTC 2013
The Blindness Revolution is available from NLS on BARD. I know that it is a
DTB, and it may be available in braille, also.
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Nusbaum
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 1:55 PM
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
Cheryl,
I'm interested in reading The Blindness Revolution. Do you know where I can
find this book? A search on Bookshare turned up no results.
Chris
Chris Nusbaum, Co-Chair
Public Relations Committee
Maryland Association of Blind Students
Phone: (443) 547-2409
-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
echevarria
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 1:08 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
He had a number of books.
The Blindness Revolution: Jernigan in His Own Words, written by Jim Omvig
KENNETH JERNIGAN: THE MASTER, THE MISSION, THE MOVEMENT - This can be found
on the NFB.org website.
Also - Walking Alone And Marching Together.
They are also available through NLS and other places.
Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 of NY State Leading the Way in
Independent Travel!SNG Certified - Accessible Travel Advocate!Cheryl
Echevarria,
Ownerhttp://www.echevarriatravel.com631-456-5394reservations@echevarriatrave
l.comhttp://www.echevarriatravel.wordpress.com2012 Norwegian Cruise Line
University Advisory Board Member.
Affiliated as an independent contractor with Montrose TravelCST -
#1018299-10Echevarria Travel and proud member of the National Federation of
the Blind will be holding a year round fundraiser for the
http://www.NFBNY.org after Hurricane Sandy and other resources. Any vacation
package booked between November 6 2012-November 6, 2013 and vacation must be
traveled no later than 12/30/2014 a percentage of my earnings will go to the
affiliate. Also is you book a Sandals for couples or Beaches for families
and friends resorts vacation, $100.00 per booking will go to the affiliate
as well. You do not need to be a member of the NFB.org, just book through
us.
> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 11:51:14 -0500
> From: kelbycarlson at gmail.com
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
>
> Dr. Jernigan has a book? Do you know what it's called, and where it
> can be found? Sorry for the off-topic message, but I don't think I was
> aware of this.
>
> Kelby
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: cheryl echevarria <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org Date sent: Mon, 1 Apr
> 2013 11:40:59 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
>
> Being independent is also knowing when to ask for help on your own
> terms and not someone elses.
> Dr. Jernigan's book goes into that as well.
> He even did a Banquet Speech, again before I became an NFB member
> maybe some of you old timers LOL. Who knew Dr. Jernigan would know
> this one where he got letters from some blind students asking him why
> he goes sighted guide and doesn't use his cane.
> He of course did a few jokes about it, but when he got down to it he
> told the young person who wrote him, sometimes he has to go sighted
> guide to get there faster than using his cane, or he might be late for
> a meeting or something.
> He said it is no shame in asking for help, we all need it sometimes,
> even those that are sighted.
> It is funny when I used to be able to drive before the gps where in
> place, that if i got lost I asked for help.
> Or if I couldn't find something the store I asked for help.
> It's just knowing when to ask for something, then people assuming you
> need the help.
>
> Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 of NY State Leading the Way in
> Independent Travel!SNG Certified - Accessible Travel Advocate!Cheryl
> Echevarria,
> Ownerhttp://www.echevarriatravel.com631-456-5394reservations@eche
> varriatravel.comhttp://www.echevarriatravel.wordpress.com2012
> Norwegian Cruise Line University Advisory Board Member.
> Affiliated as an independent contractor with Montrose TravelCST -
> #1018299-10Echevarria Travel and proud member of the National
> Federation of the Blind will be holding a year round fundraiser for
> the http://www.NFBNY.org after Hurricane Sandy and other resources.
> Any vacation package booked between November 6 2012-November 6, 2013
> and vacation must be traveled no later than
> 12/30/2014 a percentage of my earnings will go to the affiliate.
> Also is you book a Sandals for couples or Beaches for families and
> friends resorts vacation, $100.00 per booking will go to the affiliate
> as well. You do not need to be a member of the NFB.org, just book
> through us.
>
>
> From: julielj at neb.rr.com
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 10:27:00 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
>
> Justin,
>
> If it is at all possible I find an employee or someone I'm with to
> tell me what's what on the buffet. I'll wing it alone, if I can't
> find anyone, but I don't like doing that.
>
> I did receive blindness training at the Nebraska Commission for the
> Blind.
> I learned a lot of stuff there, but I also learned how to learn.
> I mean I
> learned how to ask for the information I need, how to advocate for
> myself, how to problem solve and how to have dignity left when what I
> tried flopped miserably! *smile* I had most of those skills to one
> degree or another before training, but daily intense practice
> sharpened, refined and enhanced them in rapid fashion.
>
> I learn by trial and error and necessity. I have failed at many
> things I've tried. Some I tried again and had better luck. Others I
> decided weren't for me. There are still things I can't do, but would
> like to master.
>
> I read Braille at a miserable 30 words per minute. I cannot cook
> fried chicken to save my life. I am freaked out by airports. I have
> worn mismatched socks! *smile* I still use and practice Braille. I
> still try cooking fried chicken every now and then. I still travel
> through airports, even though I don't like it. I have learned better
> methods of matching socks, so I think that is pretty much solved.
>
> You have to just keep putting yourself out there. It's a process and
> nobody is perfect, sighted or blind. We are all learning.
>
> all my best to you,
> Julie
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: justin williams
> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:58 AM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
>
> Sometimes, I see you guys on here and feel like I missed out on some
> valuable skill training somewhere. I'm not under these illusions
> that I'm the best because there aren't very many blind people with my
> skillset n columbia. If you listen to the sighted, as they heap
> praise that you don't really deserve upon you you may think that. I
> hope you folks have learned as much from me as I have you.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Julie J.
> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:51 AM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
>
> Kelby,
>
> I've found that if I have a choice I prefer to go through a buffet on
> the side that puts my guide dog furthest from the buffet. I'm not
> worried about
>
> him being inappropriate, sniffing or snatching food, but if he is in
> between
>
> me and the food, it means that I have to reach over and it's
> awkward. He
> always positions himself parallel to the buffet, so as I'm facing the
> buffet
>
> he's at a 90 degree angle to me, standing behind me. When I'm ready
> to move
>
> I turn to line up correctly with the direction of travel, tell him to
> "step up" which is something I taught him which means that he should
> proceed only a step or two.
>
> At buffets with regular plates I have filled and carried them
> myself. Put
> small items like napkins, utensils and straws in a pocket if you can,
> it saves valuable hand real estate! I make multiple trips to get a
> drink, soup, dessert etc., rather than trying to make one mega trip.
>
> The only place I've encountered the tray type of buffet was on a
> college cafeteria last summer when I was attending a leadership
> training thing. I found it best for me to ask for assistance in that
> situation to carry my tray. There were lots of little islands, some
> self service, some with staff
>
> behind the counter who would take your order. I think if I were a
> regular college student I would have figured out what was what and
> been able to do more myself, but for the three days I was there it
> worked out fine.
>
> Oh, almost all of the time I find a sighted person to let me know
> what the food choices are, but generally I fill my own plate.
> Working my guide dog with food in my other hand hasn't been a
> problem. Of course I can't use hand signals so I have to be mindful
> to be clear with verbal directions. He
>
> knows both, but responds a bit better with hand signals. Still it
> hasn't been a problem. As much as is possible I try to keep my plate
> held in front
>
> of my body, not off to the side, because the guide dog isn't going to
> factor
>
> in the additional width. Of course a dog can be taught to account
> for something additional on your right side, like a large bag or a
> baby stroller you are pulling, but this requires training and
> practice.
>
> Anyhow that's how I manage. I hope others will share some ideas.
> Buffets are not one of my favorite things. Some more ideas would be
> great!
> Julie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kelby Carlson
> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 7:26 AM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
>
> (This may have already been sent; e-mail is glitching.)
>
> I wish I could come to Maryland, as I'd love to know how y'all do
> buffet lines. (Especially when their are trays and guide dogs
> involved.)
>
> Kelby S. Carlson
>
> Vanderbilt University
>
>
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