[blparent] off listRe: model state custody bill

Sat Sep 8 01:48:19 UTC 2012

Off topic.

Looking for another target, are you?

Jo Elizabeth

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-----Original Message----- 
From: Gabe Vega
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 7:42 PM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: [blparent] off listRe: model state custody bill

Just wanted to give you a little computer advice, if you are going to claim 
to not be some one, it is best you don't tie your old marsha lindsey hotmail 
address to your Marsha Drenth face book profile. kind of gives away all your 
credibility, you know?
Gabe Vega - Sent from my MacbookAir
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iMessage/Email: theblindtech at gmail.com
Phone: (623) 565-9357

On Sep 7, 2012, at 6:30 PM, Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth at gmail.com> wrote:

> Gabe,
>
> Now your going to pick on me? I am not sure what your talking about, or 
> why you feel the need to bring this up. Do you think that people want to 
> know this? Or that your credible enough that people will believe you. 
> Because I can ensure you they do not believe you, nor care.
>
> I am not that person who you speak of. So I would really suggest that you 
> leave me alone. If youo want to talk legitimately want to talk about the 
> legislation, then we can do that. But you can say what you like about me, 
> you do not bother me.
>
>
>
> Marsha drenthSent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 7, 2012, at 9:20 PM, Gabe Vega <theblindtech at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> interesting. but what about blind parents who have such other issues that 
>> their blindness is only used as an excuse rather than a real cause? for 
>> example. I know of a blind mother,from Dallas TX who tried to kill 
>> herself in front of her 3 children, and now these days she said its 
>> because of her blindness but she doesn't tell anyone she tried to kill 
>> herself while the kids were in the same house. how can we vet the blind 
>> who truly are going through struggles verses some blind who have real 
>> reasons on why the state should be involved?
>> Gabe Vega - Sent from my MacbookAir
>> Blog: http://thebt.net
>> iMessage/Email: theblindtech at gmail.com
>> Phone: (623) 565-9357
>>
>> On Sep 7, 2012, at 6:12 PM, Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth at gmail.com> 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Parents,
>>>
>>> Attached is the model custody bill. There are currently 5 states who 
>>> have this legislation, so we have 45 more states to go.
>>>
>>> I know that some of you have not had issues with CPS, and that is great. 
>>> But for those who have, we really need to work on getting this bill 
>>> passed. My intention is not to send this model legislation to spark 
>>> debate. But whether or not you agree children are taken away from blind 
>>> parents, blind parents are investigated more often, and social service 
>>> agencies do use a parents blindness as a point of contention.
>>>
>>> I know of 4 parents dealing with CPS right now alone. And I am sure that 
>>> there are more I and you don't know about.
>>>
>>> Like I said, if you are one of the lucky ones who have not had issues 
>>> social services, that is great. But what is needed that you support 
>>> those who have had issues. Again whether or not you agree with it, 
>>> bashing, and criticizing, is NOT what they need. Yes there are usually 
>>> other reasons that social services gets involved, but again it does not 
>>> matter, its a blind parent. And they need our help, our support and our 
>>> understanding.
>>>
>>> Anyone who wants to talk about this legislation and all things that are 
>>> involved are welcome to eamil me off list. It would b great if this list 
>>> could be a resource that it really is suppose to be, for parents who are 
>>> going through difficulties. This is a great list, but if a parent joins 
>>> us, and we are not unitedbut bashing each other, what are they going to 
>>> think. Until you have been in someone else shoes you do not know what 
>>> life, experiences, struggles, challenges, and parenting are for them.
>>>
>>> You don't have to be an NFB member, attend a chapter meeting, or belong 
>>> to an affiliate, to work on this bill. The NFB could and would I am sure 
>>> help, if you needed their help with passing this bill.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>>
>>> <model state custody bill final.doc>
>>>
>>>
>>> Marsha drenthSent from my 
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