[blparent] model state custody bill

[Kate McEachern]

Oh my god, it's just a valid thought.  I was thinking of the same thing.

So am I picking on you?  Because I agree with a statement that is a valid
question?

Katie

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Marsha Drenth
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 9:31 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] model state custody bill

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?
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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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