[blParent] Non-English-speaking blind parent needing assistance.

Mon Jun 7 14:46:34 UTC 2021

Hello,
My wife who is from spain would be more than happy to speak with this
mother. I personally am a CVRT, and possess intermediate Spanish knowlledge,
but since she is a native and a translator, I think this would be the best
solution.
She is free to speak via phone, skype, face time, be my eyes, ETC.
We have a two year old boy, and we are both totally blind.
Please contact me to obtain my wife's information.
Thanks very much and we hope to hear from you soon.
Daniel and Ania

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   1. Non-English-speaking blind parent needing assistance. (Judy Jones)
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Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 15:13:20 -0700
From: "Judy Jones" <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [blParent] Non-English-speaking blind parent needing
	assistance.
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Hello, All,

I am assisting our independent living instructor on an as-needed basis, and
she came to me for assistance regarding a new client, a mom from Mexico,
only speaks Spanish, and has three kids, I believe ages five and under.

Her husband works very hard and is not at home much to be able to help out.

This lady has RP, in process of losing her sight, no blindness skills, and
has concerns in raising her children.

The eldest, who is a kindergartener, is falling behind, as mom cannot help
her with learning her letters.

The rehab teacher uses an interpreter when she makes visits, and mom also
has a social worker who uses an interpreter.

I told the instructor I would reach out to this list for any assistance and
Ideas.

We live in Skagit county in Washington state, and our agency for the blind
nearest office is two counties away, about 83 miles.  My husband and I are
the only two NFB members in the area.  Our affiliate does not yet have a
blind parents group, although I believe there is some interest.

I have given the instructor referral to our state affiliate president for
any ideas or resources she may know about.

The instructor has helped mom set up the Be My Eyes app on her phone in the
Spanish language, so she has that resource at hand.  Mom knows she needs to
eventually learn English, but has her hands full with young kids and new
country.

I am hoping that someone who is a blind parent and Spanish speaker could be
willing to hook up with the instructor and mom as a resource.

Thanks very much for any ideas.

Judy

? (sunrise over mountains)

?embrace each day with His mercies and blessings.?

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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 18:27:27 -0400
From: "Jennifer Bazer" <jhipp25 at sc.rr.com>
To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blParent] [parent] Non-English-speaking blind parent
	needing assistance.
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Hello!

I would be glad to put mom in contact with a Spanish speaking mom in SC. The
NFB of SC is helping her with mobility and Braille and other skills and we
have an interpreter for the lady during training.

This lady would be awesome for this family to speak with as she is always
looking to speak with other families. She has high initiative and I feel
they may be able to help each other. She has two girls ages 8 and 13.

Please contact me at 

Jhipp25 at sc.rr.com
And I will be happy to put them in touch.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Bazer,
President, NFB of SC
803-960-9977

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