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<p class="MsoNormal">I didn’t author the post so can’t speak to their choice. But, indeed, the letter is a great read for people of all ages and backgrounds and can be applied to many different family/life situations. All success to each of you on this list.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and wishing you a great 2018! Thanks for remaining connected with the National Federation of the Blind and the LPOBC!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Eric Guillory, Director of Youth Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Louisiana Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">101 South Trenton Street<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Ruston, LA 71270<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Voice: 800-234-4166<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Fax: 318-251-0109<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Twitter: ericguillory<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Skype: brllovingdad<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="http://www.louisianacenter.org/"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.louisianacenter.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">“Together, we are changing what it means to be blind.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> LPOBC [mailto:lpobc-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Sue Bordelon via LPOBC<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, December 20, 2017 5:28 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Louisiana Parents of Blind Children List <lpobc@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Sue Bordelon <sudubo@yahoo.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Lpobc] A Letter to Sixteen-year-old Me (and disabled teens everywhere)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Why stop at teens?? Transition age is into the 20s also...<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#6D00F6">On Wed, Dec 20, 2017 at 3:19 AM, Eric Guillory via LPOBC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p>Dr. Edward Bell shared this with me, and it is a great read for transition students, their families, and those educators serving them. Wishing everyone a joyous holiday season and fantastic 2018!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>EG<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><a href="https://disabilitywisdom.com/2017/12/15/a-letter-to-sixteen-year-old-me-and-disabled-teens-everywhere/" target="_blank">https://disabilitywisdom.com/2017/12/15/a-letter-to-sixteen-year-old-me-and-disabled-teens-everywhere/</a>
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