[Blindtlk] An update on my Independence

[Devin Prater]

Well yesterday, I made tea all by myself! I did it in a coffee maker!
> On Jul 8, 2015, at 2:40 PM, Roanna Bacchus via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I am still Learning my way around my college campus
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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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
>> Skype: christel.chrissu
>> 
>> -----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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