[Ct-nfb] this list's creation

[Elizabeth Rival]

Elizabeth, I hope this helps. Please join us in November at our state
convention. Beth Rival, President of Ct. 

 

 

THE COURTESY RULES OF THE BLIND

 

When you meet me doesn't be ill at ease.  It will help both of use if you
remember these simple points of courtesy:

 

(1)    I'm an ordinary person, just blind.  You don't need to raise your
voice or address me as if I were a child.  Don't ask my spouse what I want -
"Cream

In the coffee?" - ask me.

 

(2)    I may use a long white cane or a guide dog to walk independently:  or
I may ask to take your arm.  Let me decide, and please don't grab my arm;
let

Me take yours.  I'll keep a half-step behind to anticipate curbs and steps.

 

(3)    I want to know who's in the room with me.  Speak when you enter.
Introduce me to others.  Include children, and tell me if there's a cat or
dog.

 

(4)    The door to a room or cabinet or to a car left partially open is a
hazard to me.

 

(5)    At dinner I will not have trouble with ordinary table skills.

 

(6)    Don't avoid words like "see".  I use them, too.  I'm always glad to
see you.

 

(7)    I don't want pity.  But don't talk about the "wonderful
compensations" of blindness.  My sense of smell, touch or hearing did not
improve when I

Became blind.  I rely on them more and therefore, may get more information
through those senses than you do - that's all.

 

(8)    If I'm your houseguest, show me the bathroom, closet, dresser, window
- the light switch, too.  I like to know if the lights are on.

 

(9)    I'll discuss blindness with you if you're curious, but it's an old
story to me.  I have as many other interests as you do.

 

(10)Don't' think of me as just a blind person.  I'm just a person who
happens to be blind.

 

(11)You don't need to remember some "politically correct" term, "visually
impaired", "sight challenged" etc.  Keep it simple and honest, just say
blind.

 

In all 50 states the law requires to yield to the right of way when they see
my extended white can.  Only the blind may carry white canes.  You see more

Blind persons today walking alone, not because there are more of us, but
because we have learned to make our own way.

 

 

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Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 11:12 AM
To: ct-nfb at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] this list's creation

 

Hello to everyone,

 

MY name is Elizabeth Greenwood and I am on the list now some how and I do
gratly apprecaite getting the mail as a blind person knowing what is going
on thankyou for that.  I do hope all works out for you on your email here.

 

I though was wondering if I could ask a few questions.

 

What are your thoughts on disability etiquette and do you think there needs
to be more of it?    There is trainng that is going to take place for city
employees in my town.  

 

Thank you

Elizabeth Greenwood

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