[Mdpobc] FW: [Greater-baltimore] Share Your Story with NFBMD!

[Melissa Ann Riccobono]

Hello parents,
We are in definite need of personal stories for our NFBMD website. Melissa's message below sums up what we are looking for, but I would add that having stories from a parent's perspective--whether that parent is blind or sighted--would be very powerful. And/or, having stories from our blind children would be wonderful as well. Maybe you, as a parent, can relate an experience of helping your blind child do something independently for the first time. Maybe you can share a story about an interaction with the public--great or not so great--that taught you and your child something about what it means--and doesn't mean--to be blind. I know all of you have stories in your hearts, and I know all of you are passionate about helping to educate other parents about the joys, challenges, and triumphs of raising blind kids. Please take a moment to think about and write these stories.
Thanks,
Melissa

-----Original Message-----
From: Greater-baltimore [mailto:greater-baltimore-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Lomax via Greater-baltimore
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 10:24 AM
To: mdabs at nfbnet.org; greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org; nfbmd at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Greater-baltimore] Share Your Story with NFBMD!

Hello All!

We all know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines us or our future—so, let’s help others to believe this too!  Share your story on the NFBMD website because your words may be the encouragement that someone may need.  Often times, we fall into the lie that our story is not powerful enough, that we didn’t do anything out of the ordinary.  Nonsense!  We have all encountered road blocks, and our perception of our situation and our view of blindness may have played a  significant role in getting us past this obstacle.  Possibly, you were denied access to a  job, class, hobby, or location, yet through your determination you not only gained access but you changed their opinions about blindness.  Or, you may have been completely miserable as a  blind person because you felt restricted and dependent; however, you received training or had an experience that transformed your entire outlook.  Lastly, you may  have done something super amazing not because you are blind but because you always wanted to do this particular thing, and you were not going to let blindness be the one element that stopped you.  If you fall into one of these categories—stop, reflect, and write!

All submissions can be emailed to Melissa Lomax at MelissaLomax1 at gmail.com.  My phone number is 410-608-6118.  Please call me if you have any questions about your story or the writing process!


Sincerely,
Melissa Lomax

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