[BlindTlk] Is blindness from birth considered a developmental disability under the definition

[Pamela Dominguez]

I didn't think it would be considered a developmental disability, but you 
never know what people will come up with when they write stuff up and make 
laws.  But this sounds correct.  Pam.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Justin Williams via BlindTlk
Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2020 9:38 AM
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Cc: Justin Williams
Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Is blindness from birth considered a developmental 
disability under the definition

It is considered a sensory disability, and maybe even physical, if you 
stretch a little.

It fits under the Americans with disabilities act.
It is not a developmental disability.

There is nothing wrong with your mental development.

Thanks,

Justin


-----Original Message-----
From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jen via 
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Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2020 8:13 AM
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Cc: Jen <spiderweb1 at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Is blindness from birth considered a developmental 
disability under the definition

Good morning,

Under the ADA, any impairment that limits major functions, such as seeing, 
counts as a disability. So to answer your question, yes, blindness from 
birth qualifies federally and so in Rhode Island.

Jen

spiderweb1 at sbcglobal.net



-----Original Message-----
From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kerry via BlindTlk
Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2020 7:55 AM
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Cc: Kerry <kerry1211 at cox.net>
Subject: [BlindTlk] Is blindness from birth considered a developmental 
disability under the definition

Hi I have been on this list for sometime but have never really posted a 
topic but this is my question is blindness considered a developmental 
disability under the definition and in most or some states does it qualify 
for related services. I have been part of both systems for a few years now 
the vocational rehab system in the DDS system in my state i’ve had problems 
trying to work with both systems to develop plans and have really been stuck 
for quite a while now sure the goal always is to focus on what can I do 
independently into relying on natural supports as much as possible joining 
the DDS system was more of a social thing than it was to design a plan of 
services or community staff support and that is not to say that community 
staff is somehow wrong or wouldn’t help in some areas but I would like some 
guidance on this issue.
Although Rhode Island really lacks in resources for the Blind anyway and 
have considered a lot moving out of Rhode Island eventually because I just 
don’t know if I can get successful here Kerry

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