[blparent] model state custody bill

[Kate McEachern]

That's been on my mind for a wile as well.  Its one thing to want to protect
Blind parents who may be having issues because of ignorance, but there has
to be a way to protect children from parents who are a danger and could try
to use their being Blind as a crutch to get to keep their kids even if not
fit.  I know from my job that we have had new blind parents who because of
issues from disorders that may of led to their Blindness, can't find their
way around their own house.  Or have mental issues, or refuse to learn the
skills to travel out side safely or care for themselves let alone a child.
Where is the line and how do you differentiate?  This is a good point.
Because this will come up at some point not just on list.

Katie

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 9:21 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] model state custody bill

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?
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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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