[nabs-l] questions from a parent of a blind child

[Cindy Bennett]

Thanks for the contact info, but that is old since the division has
since fallen apart, but I am waiting to hear back from this mom. I
will definitely point her towards the national parent's division.

Cindy

On 11/5/10, Barbara.Mathews at sce.com <Barbara.Mathews at sce.com> wrote:
>         There is a parent contact listed on the NOPBC website.  It is
>
> Kris Shields, President
> North Carolina Parents of Blind Children
> Charlotte, NC
> Phone: (704) 733-0605
> E-mail: kshields at carolina.rr.com
>
>
>         I hope you will refer this mom to Kris, and that you will also meet
> with the mom.  It is so helpful to parents to meet blind adults who can
> serve as role models and mentors!  You can also give her the NOPBC website
> (www.nfb.org/nopbc), which is a starting place for finding resources.
>
>
>
>
> From:        Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com>
> To:        National Asociation of Blind Students <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Date:        11/04/2010 02:21 PM
> Subject:        [nabs-l] questions from a parent of a blind child
> Sent by:        nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org
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>
>
> Today, a woman i had briefly met freshman year approached me.
> Apparently, now she has a 2 year old who is blind. She seemed really
> positive, and wants to meet with me because she has questions. I want
> to take advantage of her positive outlook and point her towards the
> right information. I know there is a national parents division, but it
> is not active in North Carolina. I know that this is a student list,
> but I thought someone could connect me with relevant resources and/or
> literature, because I am not that familiar with it.
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> Cindy Bennett
> uNC Wilmington Psychology major
>
> clb5590 at gmail.com
> 828.989.5383
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-- 
Cindy Bennett
uNC Wilmington Psychology major

clb5590 at gmail.com
828.989.5383