[Blindtlk] An update on my Independence

Wed Jul 8 19:40:47 UTC 2015

I am still Learning my way around my college campus

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> On Jun 21, 2015, at 8:08 PM, Judy Jones via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> All of us started from a starting point.  My first independence experiences with a cane were when I was in mibble school, and I loved it.  We lived six blocks from a strip mall with lots of good stores, plus the grocery store mom went to all the time.  I loved going by myself up there, to the record shot, to get my hair done, or to buy snacks, or maybe just to buy a cake mix if I felt like making a cake for no good reason.  I would just tell mom where I was going and that was that.
> 
> Our mall was too far to walk, but mom would drop me off there.
> 
> Judy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Christel Sogenbits via blindtlk
> Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2015 5:14 PM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Cc: Christel Sogenbits
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] An update on my Independence
> 
> Hello!
> 
> Roanna, Im always happy to read your updates. And always supporting you in
> my toughts gaining your independence.
> Hope to read more from you and keep us updated.
> 
> Parimate soovidega / With best wishes
> Christel Sogenbits
> GSM: +372 58 440 521
> E-mail: christelsogenbits at gmail.com
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of River Linda
> via blindtlk
> Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 1:52 AM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Cc: River Linda
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] An update on my Independence
> 
> Thank you, Cindy. Well said.
> 
> On Sunday, June 21, 2015, Cindy Ray via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Yikes, Sandra. We all make our progress at our own rate. Maybe this is
>> someone who wasn't as courageous as you. Maybe the person was held back by
>> others. There are lots of reasons. Could you please exhibit some
> compassion
>> for folks rather than stomping on them with your heels? I sure would
>> appreciate it. We aren't all you.
>> Cindy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>] On
>> Behalf Of S L Johnson
>> via blindtlk
>> Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2015 5:12 PM
>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
>> Cc: S L Johnson
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] An update on my Independence
>> 
>> Hurray for you.  Why is this a big deal?  Millions of blind people do
> these
>> things every day.  In 1973 just months after loosing my sight I had taught
>> myself Braille, was traveling independently, graduating from high school
>> and
>> setting out as featured soloist on an all American Youth concert choir
> tour
>> to six European countries.  I became blind, picked myself up with no help
>> and began living an independent life.  So, as I said, what's the big deal?
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Roanna Bacchus via blindtlk
>> Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2015 5:32 PM
>> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>
>> Cc: Roanna Bacchus
>> Subject: [Blindtlk] An update on my Independence
>> 
>> Dear Blindtlk Members,
>> 
>> I would like to give you an update on my independence.  This week I
> ordered
>> and paid for my own food at the Chick Fil A on the UCF campus.  I used my
>> student ID card to pay for my lunch.  I also walked from the parking lot
> to
>> the library and found the couch that I uiually sit on.  These are small
>> steps toward improving my independence.
>> 
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