[BlindTlk] [BlTlk] Acting Blind

Sun Oct 1 06:21:38 UTC 2023

If I offended you, then I apologize, maybe I misread your previous message.

Justin
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From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of VIAS, ARMANDO via BlindTlk
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Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] [BlTlk] Acting Blind

Hello all,

I’ve decided to put his comment in quotation marks, so people won’t be confused. Here is what he said.

“I have told you for a long time there is a huge difference in being blind, and acting blind. He is the greatest example you will ever find of not acting Blind. That's part of the reason he has been so successful. Get his phone number and talk to him. He would be a huge resource for you.”

I then wrote my own success in the previous email, where I mentioned that I had a job, and I’ve experienced being able to stay at a hotel all by myself for one night. Did I get assistance with some things? Yes, and the staff was friendly with assisting me. Was I nervous? Yes, I was. I needed to experience it because if I go on a business trip, for example, I would like to feel 100% comfortable staying at a hotel.

If you have any other questions, please let me know.

Sorry for the confusion.

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From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Judy Jones via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 12:57 AM
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Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] [BlTlk] Acting Blind
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Ask your friend if you want to know exactly what he means.

It sounds like he is referring to independence and self-sufficiency. I found it strange that he is emphasizing staying in a hotel by himself, as though it might be a new experience for him. This could very well be true if he is either very young or has newly-acquired skills, or has never been away from home before?? This can also be true of sighted persons as well though.

It sounds like he is referencing someone else who could be a good example for you??

You really should continue the conversation with him.

Judy
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----- Original Message -----
From: "VIAS, ARMANDO via BlTlk" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023 09:36 PM
To: "BlindTlk at nfbnet.org" <BlindTlk at nfbnet.org>
CC: "VIAS, ARMANDO" <armando at armandovias.com>
Subject: Re: [BlTlk] Acting Blind

For context, here is what he said. This is a Facebook comment: I have told you for a long time there is a huge difference in being blind, and acting blind. He is the greatest example you will ever find of not acting Blind. That's part of the reason he has been so successful. Get his phone number and talk to him. He would be a huge resource for you.
Obviously, I have been successful. I have a job. I am able to advocate. And, about a month ago, I stayed at a hotel by myself, and I had a wonderful experience.
> On Oct 1, 2023, at 12:23 AM, VIAS, ARMANDO <armando at armandovias.com> wrote:
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> Hello. I hope your day is going well. I have a question. Has anyone ever heard of this term called acting blind? I heard it from another blind person that I know.
>
> I am obviously blind, but I am confused. Thank you.
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