[Community-Service] Hi Darian,RE: The Nature of Independence

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Hi Darian,

Thank you for sharing the  link with everyone who’s on the list. I like Dr. Jernigan’s responses from the letters he received. I think the teens who wrote to him brought up to valid points to him. Back in the day   we are often told to use our white canes and guide dogs.

I can remember that as a childen/teenagers, adults working with blind youth seemed to put a strong emphasis on using canes; no sighted guides. In fact, just a few years ago, I believe that someone was douting my independence. Now, how can I not  be independent if I use electronic means to pay my bills. How can I not be independent if I am using a cane to  get around.

I thank you for sharing the link with us.

 

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Subject: [Community-Service] The Nature of Independencemed to emphasiszed independence. This meant using a cane; no sighted guide.

 

Good afternoon,

  I wanted to share with you all one of my favorite banquet speeches.

 The title is  “The Nature of Independence”.

 The reason why I personally enjoy this speech is because it articulates something that I find that we  all struggle with as blind people. 

It first articulates the questions of just what is   independence? And it, I think successfully answers that question as well.

  The speech thoughtfully approaches, discusses and answers   a complicated question, something I hope we can do here  within this discussion thread.

  In my opinion, I think, no matter how long you have been a member of the federation, it is a good idea to read  this speech, then reread it every once in a while. 

 I look forward to your thoughts and opinions.

  Best,

  Darian           

 

https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/convent/addres93.htm

 

 

 

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