[blparent] so how's school

[Kaila Allen]

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On Sep 9, 2013, at 5:56 AM, Star Gazer <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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