[blparent] so how's school

Tue Sep 10 15:07:44 UTC 2013

What a bummer! I wanted to see rob put his makeup on and curl his hair. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 9, 2013, at 11:31 PM, "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net> wrote:

> 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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