[nabs-l] should the blind adapt to the world, or should the world adapt to us?

[Serena]

We should adapt to the world.  Yes, there are necessary accommodations the 
NFB has fought for, such as adaptive technology, books on CD, and testing 
accommodations and there are commissions for the blind to provide 
orientation and mobility services and Braille lessons, but, other than that, 
we should adapt to the world.  We don't need things like automated traffic 
signals on street corners.  They only make us not use our skills as much or, 
in some cases, not learn them at all cuz some people may believe they don't 
need to learn them.

Serena


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "alena roberts" <alena.roberts2282 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:43 PM
Subject: [nabs-l] should the blind adapt to the world,or should the world 
adapt to us?


> Should the world adapt to the blind, or should we adapt to the world?
> This is the question I posed in my blog today. I believe that it
> should be both. People with disabilities need to be given tools, but
> we also have the right to participate in society which may mean
> accomidating our needs. I would really like to hear other people's
> opinions about this topic. Please visit my blog and let your voice be
> heard. Thanks.
>
> http://www.blindgal.com
>
> -- 
> Alena Roberts
> Blog: http://www.blindgal.com/
>
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