[blparent] so how's school

Tue Sep 10 20:56:02 UTC 2013

Why?  I guess I'm different, I'm always ready to teach them and if they
don't learn about it from competent blind peeps, they will always go on
believing that blindness is a scarey place and they will always believe
those who don't have a clue of what we are or what we cann do.
I have more to offer and I have been there for many years.  Once I helped
them over the hurdle of being afraid of loosing their sight ad what a
horrible place it is, they forgot and we went on.

Of course, on the other hand, if you yourself are not comfortable with your
blindness, you would be better off not teaching it.  Rebecca, I'm not saying
you are or are nnot, I'm saying  blind peeps in general.

When Gab was in elementary school, I accompanied her to every single field
trip, every single luncheon for parents, every play,  and I had a great
time.  After the first  few months, I just became a no body except the
classroom helper.  
All of those kids are there to learn and in my book, I am there to help them
along!

V

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Star Gazer
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 12:30 PM
To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] so how's school

So say no. That's what I have done. I have no interest in talking about
blindness, but I have a lot of interest in talking about and doing other
things with the kids. If one of them asks about being blind in the context
of these other things, then I'll answer. I won't do a "tell the kids what
it's like to be blind" talk. Be polite when you say no, but no is always an
acceptable answers and yours to say.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jo
Elizabeth Pinto
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 11:12 AM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] so how's school

Yeah, that would have been fun.

I'll probably speak to the class, but I've just felt like it was an
automatic.  Get the blind chick to talk about blindness.  I mean, I feel
like I have other things to offer besides just that.

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: Star Gazer
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 9:07 AM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] so how's school

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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