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

[Jeri Milton]

	Hi Virginia. Wow, that's ridiculous. This is coming from a man that
you shared your life with? So, he knows you are totally capable, he's just
trying to use your blindness against you. Is your son totally blind? You are
the one who would be the best teacher for him. At least that's my opinion
anyway. I do wish you luck and I think you've come to a great place for
advice. People on this list probably can give you some great resources. I'll
be thinking of you. 

Jeri

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jasmine
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:23 AM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] blind parent's rights for custody of blind child

Hi Jeri,
Yes, they are trying to use my blindness as if it would be a bad thing for
me to have my son. His father put in his response that he only wants me to
have him in the afternoons after school because I'm the one that helps him
with his homework since I know Braille.
He is stating that he wants him at night because he gets him ready for
school and ready for bed.
He doesn't believe that Ican do it by myself, but i'm capable of doing all
that.
He wants primary custody of him.
Virginia
On 10/19/2012 9:12 PM, Jeri Milton wrote:
> 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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