[Blindtlk] Dear all,

[Ericka]

It depends on what kind of education Jewel is speaking of in the schools for the blind. If it's people learning braille and cane travel for example that is something very different than a career goal.  If you don't have certain skills, you can't expand your horizons to decide. Kind of that if you don't dream it it won't happen. Some people can't believe and they need to be introduced to the concept but yes, ultimately it's their choice. 

Ericka Short
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Madison. WI. 53704
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 from my iPhone 6s

> On Sep 28, 2016, at 4:37 PM, Carly Mihalakis via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Afternoon, Jewel,
> 
>        I don't know anything about your question but I wanted to remind you of cultural sensitivity, that is, not every culture embraces school as the only way. Some blind people are perfectly content to engage in which ever passtime their particular  culture accepts, be it piano tuning, broom making, massage or living with their folks and begging. To me, it's about autonomy and the right to decide. Yes, if the people desire to have their life experiences to be framed in academia, then more power to you. But remember cultural norms and patterns as you proceed.
> If you feel like it, keep us posted.
> Car
> 408-209-3239/18/2014, Jewel via blindtlk wrote:
>> Dear all,
>> I am working on a long term project to bring hope to the students at a school in Makassar, Indonesia. Because of this and my plans to help other schools for the blind, I want to set up a 504c3 or a non profit called Unseen Hope. Is there anyone knowledgeable about this? I could really use some help.
>> Jewel
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