[Blindtlk] I need to hear back from anyblind person who hasworked as a lifeguard.

Thu May 5 11:53:56 UTC 2016

I have known of four blind cosmetologists, and one I knew personally and she 
did my hair.  This is how I know a totally blind person could do this job.

One of the questions asked was how a blind person could get the hair cut 
correct.  She said that she goes by the head shape.

Years later, I was asked by another mom who cut my toddler daughter's bangs. 
I had done it, as they were getting quite long, and not had time to get to 
the beauty shop right away.  When I admited that I had, she asked how I 
managed to keep them so straight, and said she couldn't have done it 
herself.  I told her that I followed the shape of the forehead.  Blind 
cosmetologists, thank you.  I am no trained cosmetologist, and would not 
normally fool with my girls' hair that way, but that once worked out for me. 
I know many parents will trim bangs now and then, but I only tried that 
once, but it worked.

Judy

-----Original Message----- 
From: Ericka via blindtlk
Sent: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 10:02 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Cc: Ericka
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] I need to hear back from anyblind person who 
hasworked as a lifeguard.

I once read an article about a young lady with low vision that graduated 
from cosmetology school and was very good at cutting hair etc. She had to 
fight her way through, but did succeed. I don't know if she was affiliated 
with NFB oe not.

Ericka Short
"What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always right."

from my iPhone

> On May 4, 2016, at 3:38 PM, Judy Jones via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> 
> wrote:
>
> Strictly an informational question.  I almost made the mistake once of 
> telling a blind client that she could not continue to be a cosmetologist. 
> How wrong I was, and it taught me a good lesson to never assume, 
> regardless.
>
> I do understand exactly what you are saying, but don't want to assume 
> anything without checking with the community.
>
> Judy
>
> Judy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of S L 
> Johnson via blindtlk
> Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 2:15 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Cc: S L Johnson
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] I need to hear back from anyblind person who has 
> worked as a lifeguard.
>
> Hello:
>
> Are the rest of you missing something here?  I might get some of you mad 
> at
> me but, why in the world would a totally blind person even consider being 
> a
> lifeguard, and why would any counselor even give that job consideration?
> You have to see in order to act quickly to find the person in trouble.
> Every second matters in an emergency.  I know as blind people we can do
> almost anything but,, we also have to be realistic.  There will always be
> some things that are not safe for us to do.  I personally would not feel
> safe if I knew a blind person was a lifeguard on duety if my children were
> in that pool.  Face it, there are just some things we cannot do.  Get real
> folks, admit you are blind and choose a job that is more suitable.
>
> Sandra
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Hyde, David W. (ESC) via blindtlk
> Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 3:53 PM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Cc: Hyde, David W. (ESC)
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] I need to hear back from anyblind person who has
> worked as a lifeguard.
>
> Yes, she did. That being said, I'll back out and see if someone else has
> something to contribute.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy 
> Jones
> via blindtlk
> Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 2:44 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Cc: Judy Jones
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] I need to hear back from any blind person who has
> worked as a lifeguard.
>
> The person is totally blind.  Did your person have some vision?
>
> Judy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Hyde, 
> David
> W. (ESC) via blindtlk
> Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 1:00 PM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Cc: Hyde, David W. (ESC)
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] I need to hear back from any blind person who has
> worked as a lifeguard.
>
> Now I will be the first to say that I don't know of a totally blind
> lifeguard. I  have figured out, however, that there is generally someone 
> who
> has done most of the jobs that I think may not be possible. If your client
> has residual vision, this can help. I do know of a former student of mine
> who successfully passed the tests and qualified. If this will help, please
> let me know. I will share the person's contact information off list.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy 
> Jones
> via blindtlk
> Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 1:43 PM
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> Cc: Judy Jones
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] I need to hear back from any blind person who has
> worked as a lifeguard.
>
> Very true, but neeging to know if anyone on the list has done this job and
> how they managed.
>
> Judy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bryan
> Schulz via blindtlk
> Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 12:40 PM
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> Cc: Bryan Schulz
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] I need to hear back from any blind person who has
> worked as a lifeguard.
>
> Hi,
>
> The obvious question is how will a blind lifeguard know when a swimmer is
> drowning?
> Bryan
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy 
> Jones
> via blindtlk
> Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 11:14 AM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Judy Jones
> Subject: [Blindtlk] I need to hear back from any blind person who has 
> worked
> as a lifeguard.
>
> We have a client that would like to work as one, please let me hear 
> feedback
> from anyone who has done this.
>
> Thanks very much.
>
> Judy Jones
> Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant
> Phone:  (208) 736-2140
> Fax:  (208) 736-2142
> Cell:  (208) 316-7008
> E-mail:  jjones at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:jjones at icbvi.idaho.gov>
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