[blparent] so how's school

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Is anybody else chuckling at the idea of rob putting his makeup on and primping? 

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On Sep 8, 2013, at 6:13 PM, "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net> wrote:

> I almost always wore sneakers and earrings and if you wear make-up or do
> your hair a certain way, bring the items you use.  
> Sneakers, kids and teachers are amazed that anyone can tie their shoes
> without looking.
> Little girls are amazed that anyone can put earrings or make-up on without a
> mirror and
> Demonstrating how you, a blind person combs or curls your hair speaks
> volumes.
> 
> This is where as blind individuals we walk a fine line.  As we want to be
> considered normal, we will never achieve this if the public doesn't know how
> we do what we do.  Once they see and learn, they can  accept us.
> 
> See, what we don't see is how our sighted peers do what they do.  We can't
> see them fumbling with keys and locks, but to other sighted individuals, it
> is normal.  We don't see them get in their cars, but to other sighted peeps,
> it is normal.
> We can't see them changing diapers and putting little jackets on their kids,
> but to other sighted peeps, it is normal.
> 
> Once they see us in these situations, it will become normal. Like I say,
> education is our best asset.
> 
> V
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Kaiser
> Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 8:11 PM
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] so how's school
> 
> I have spoken to classes before years ago about blindness. If you have an
> opportunity to do this, you should really consider it. I need to tell you
> that you may get some very interesting questions from the students. Also, it
> is good if you can braing any aids that you use to show them how things
> work.
> 
> If you have any more questions, you can contact me off list;
> rcubfank at sbcglobal.net
> 
> Or, callo me @(847)989-0768.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jo Elizabeth Pinto
> Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 5:46 PM
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] so how's school
> 
> Well, we're three weeks in, and everything seems okay.  I couldn't work out
> a deal with the buses, so Dad drops the kiddo off in the morning on his way
> to work and the teacher helped me set it up with another mom, whose daughter
> was in her class last year, to bring Sarah home.  That mom is big into the
> PTO, so I may volunteer with her; still not sure about that.  The teacher
> wants me to go talk to the classes when they do a unit on their senses
> pretty soon, so I'm mulling that over.
> 
> Jo Elizabeth
> 
> Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may
> kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at
> evening.--Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Veronica Smith
> Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 10:56 AM
> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: [blparent] so how's school
> 
> A couple of weeks ago you all had some transportation or walking issues to
> get your children to school, so are these issues resolved?
> And how do your children like their teachers, their new friends, recess?
> V
> 
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