[blparent] blind parent's rights for custody of blind child

[Jeri Milton]

Hi Virginia. I'm sorry to hear that this is happening to you. Are they
trying to use your blindness as if it would be a bad thing for you to have
your son? I'm no expert that's for sure, but I would think they don't have a
leg to stand on if that's what they're trying for. I have my 8 year old
niece and my brother temporarily living with me. When my brother was
fighting for custedy of her, her mother, who I had known for years and years
tried to use my blindness as a tool against my brother. She wrote a letter
to the courts stating that her daughter would be living with her Aunt who
had a serious disability and therefore she was afraid for her safety. I was
completely dumb founded and rather P.O.d! Then, I had to laugh because the
courts didn't even bat an eye at her statements of concern. People amaze me
sometimes. Sometimes they'll stop at nothing. I knew this woman for at least
twenty years and even considered her a friend during my brothers time with
her. I even watched her other kids! Jeesh! Good luck to you. 

Jeri

Jeri

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jasmine
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 10:20 AM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blparent] blind parent's rights for custody of blind child

Hi Everyone,
My name is Virginia and I'm a blind mother in California of a 13 year old
boy who is also blind and learning disabled. I'm currently going through a
divorce, and my ex husband and his parent's are trying to fight for primary
custody of my son. Are there any laws or rights that I can show them for
disabled parent's? Is there anyone who can help me fight for my rights? I've
heard that the Nfb fights for custody cases like this, so I was wondering if
anyone in the Nfb can help me out? I already have a lawyer to represent me,
but she doesn't specialize in disability rights for blind parents rights.
Thanks!
Virginia


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