[Ct-nfb] Ct-nfb Digest, Vol 37, Issue 11

[Gary Allen]

On Monday, April 14, 2014, Elizabeth Rival <erival at comcast.net> wrote:

> Rich, perfectly said.
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> *From:* Ct-nfb [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org');>]
> *On Behalf Of *Richard McGaffin
> *Sent:* Monday, April 14, 2014 6:34 AM
> *To:* NFB of Connecticut Mailing List
> *Subject:* Re: [Ct-nfb] Ct-nfb Digest, Vol 37, Issue 11
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> Good morning Vishal,
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> I'm not quite sure if saying they don't care are the correct words to use.
> Yes I was and still am very angry after what I heard. However I must ask
> what are you doing to help yourself seek employment. The problem as I see
> is these individuals who work in these sheltered workshops aren't doing
> anything to try to help their own cases. As I said it's true I have
> been unemployed for 3 years now in June, and I have had 2 unsuccessful job
> placements one was my problem because of the fact that I couldn't memorize
> the screen, since it was for poling the script was constantly changing.
> the other was I would say my ride or New Haven's para-transits. I was taken
> to the wrong S&S and became so frustrated I walked off the job.
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> I have to admit in both cases, BESB/DORS & Marrakesh were extremely
> sympathetic. I have come to the conclusion that as Blind folks
> we're basically on our own for employment.
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> I do want to leave you with one more thought, and this is. That you my
> friend are an extremely intelligent individual and are capable of
> accomplishing great things. If yu try. Don't let yourself be put in the
> position that so many of have (including myself)  that is to depend on
> BESB/DORS or anyone other than yourself or your parents make your decisions
> for you. You can do anything, you want if you stand fast & Stay strong.
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> Rich
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> P.S. I apologize if I ramble to much, but coming from a large family there
> are 2 things I've learned the first is don't allow yourself to be pushed
> around. And the 2nd is don't be afraid of a bloody nose.
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>   vishal14 at snet.net>
> *To:* "ct-nfb at nfbnet.org" <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>
> *Sent:* Sunday, April 13, 2014 1:06 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Ct-nfb] Ct-nfb Digest, Vol 37, Issue 11
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> Hi Rich i would rather be unemployed then work for subminimum wages does
> besb support this practice? I think besb does not care about me.
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