[blparent] so how's school

[Veronica Smith]

When I sent this message, I was actually thinking of Jo Elizabeth since she
was the one  who mentioned volunteering.  I just so happened to write it on
Rob's post.

Rob, plese forgive me.
I guess for a man, you'd have to bring your shaver along and demonstrate
shaving with no sight.  
You can still tie your shoes or button your shirt or do whatever men do that
would amaze children.

The point I was tryig to make was to show these kiddos what we do without
sight.

Show them we are no different than any of their parents!
We want to show them, our children do the same things with their parents as
any other child in the world.

Even in the sighted world, not all parents drive!



-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Star Gazer
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 6:56 AM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
Cc: Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] so how's school

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

Sent from my iPhone

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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