[nabs-l] Daniel ROmero -- Introduction

David Andrews dandrews at visi.com
Wed Feb 9 03:15:27 UTC 2011


Brian:

Each of us defines independence on the basis of our own expectations 
for ourselves and others.

If you believe that a blind person can't travel independently at all, 
and you then learn how to go around your block, then you think I'm 
independent.  On the other hand if you think that a blind person 
can't go to the airport by himself, and fly across the country, and 
stay in a hotel, and you then learn how, you think that's independence.

In part, NFB centers help us expand our expectations of ourselves, 
more than you can generally do in a 16 week program.

Dave

At 10:15 AM 2/8/2011, you wrote:
>How do these NFB Centers help newly blinded adults then?  What 
>purpose do you have going to a center like this if you can 
>essentially get the same thing from a visiting rehab instructor in 
>your own place!  I successfully graduated from the Carroll Center 
>and I'm a very independent person.  Do you happen to know a guy by 
>the name of Kacey Lackrets?  He and I were in the same Carroll 
>Center program.  He is in college at NYU and is an NJ native as well.
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Romero" <djdan567 at gmail.com>
>To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 10:51 AM
>Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Daniel ROmero -- Introduction
>
>
>>You see, we have a center in New jersey called JKRC, where it is a 16
>>week program, as well. I've heard way to many negative stories.  Most
>>people I know who went their, are still living at home, don't make
>>their own meals, can't repare anything for themselves and other
>>indipendent things that should be done. I've heard however, many
>>success stories from the NFB training centers. I think they put you in
>>an apartment right at the start, because i feel that's how it is in
>>the world. Even in apartments for college. if you get an apartment
>>during college, you'd be lost. I think in the real world, you're
>>pushed to get your own place and do your own things, and I think
>>that's how it should be. That's one of the biggest problems today is
>>that blind people can't fend for themselves, that's why 70 percent of
>>them are unemployed. That's sad! So by you telling me that it's a 16
>>week program, that's  sounding like our JKRC program out here in
>>Jersey. I'm not trying to come across rood, nasty or anything like
>>that. I'm just stating it how it really is.
>>
>>On 2/8/11, Brian Hatgelakas <brian.hatgelakas at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>Why do they push you into an apartment from day one at CCB?  That's not the
>>>way to teach blindness skills.  Plus CCB takes an entire year while the
>>>Carroll Center takes only 16 weeks
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: "Daniel Romero" <djdan567 at gmail.com>
>>>To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>>><nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:29 AM
>>>Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Daniel ROmero -- Introduction
>>>
>>>
>>>>Blind INC< is another NFB training center, and I'm sorryu, I don't
>>>>think i can do MN. If I were ever to go to a center, CCB is my
>>>>definite first choice. Not only because of the diversity, but because
>>>>of the different climates i'd be able to walk too. But thanks for the
>>>>recommendation in MA> I wouldn't take a chance since I know nothing
>>>>about the center.
>>>>
>>>>On 2/7/11, Brian Hatgelakas <brian.hatgelakas at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>>>Daniel,
>>>>>
>>>>>For blindness skills training I'd recommend the Carroll Center For the
>>>>>Blind
>>>>>in Newton Mass.  You get more one on one training and they don't force
>>>>>you
>>>>>in an apartment from day one!  Easing ones self into something like that
>>>>>is
>>>>>the best thing.  It was what I needed!
>>>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>>>From: "Daniel Romero" <djdan567 at gmail.com>
>>>>>To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>>>>><nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:25 PM
>>>>>Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Daniel ROmero -- Introduction
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Very good. I'm constantly tweeting, so that's a great way to keep in
>>>>>>touch! What did you play?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>On 2/7/11, Beth <thebluesisloose at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>Hi, Daniel.  My name is Beth.  Welcome to NABS.  I'm a musician
>>>>>>>bby blood trade, but I have since switched to social work.  I'm
>>>>>>>going to graduate soon from the Colorado center for the Blind.
>>>>>>>Thank Goodness you have Twitter.  Me too.  You could never guess,
>>>>>>>but m Twitter name is denverqueen0920.  My Skype is jazzychic2.
>>>>>>>My AIM iss the same as my twitter.
>>>>>>>Beth
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>  ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>>From: Daniel Romero <djdan567 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>To: Nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>>Date sent: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 08:26:26 -0500
>>>>>>>Subject: [nabs-l] Daniel ROmero -- Introduction
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Hey all! I'm Daniel Romero, a blind musician, music producer, and
>>>>>>>singer from New Jersey. i am an active member in the NJABS (New
>>>>>>>Jersey
>>>>>>>Association of Blind Students) and also heavily active in a
>>>>>>>highschool
>>>>>>>program in NJ called LEAD.
>>>>>>>I ment to subscribe to this list a long time ago. Also, seeing
>>>>>>>how
>>>>>>>involved all students were in Washington last week, I thought it
>>>>>>>would
>>>>>>>be a great idea to join the list and interact with fello students
>>>>>>>around the country. For those who were their in Washing, at the
>>>>>>>NABS
>>>>>>>meeting, I represented New Jersey.
>>>>>>>So that's pretty much Daniel Romero. IF you want to know more,
>>>>>>>you
>>>>>>>know where to contact me. Take care guys!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>--
>>>>>>>Daniel C Romero
>>>>>>>Paterson New Jersey
>>>>>>>MSN messenger/E-mail:
>>>>>>>djdan567 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>Aim: RadioDJ246
>>>>>>>Skype: radiodj246
>>>>>>>Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/djdan567
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>--
>>>>>>Daniel C Romero
>>>>>>Paterson New Jersey
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Cell Phone: 973-955-6955
>>>>>>Studio/Office: 973-707-6844
>>>>>>MSN messenger/E-mail:
>>>>>>djdan567 at gmail.com
>>>>>>Aim: RadioDJ246
>>>>>>Skype: radiodj246
>>>>>>Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/djdan567
>>>>>>
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>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Daniel C Romero
>>>>Paterson New Jersey
>>>>
>>>>Cell Phone: 973-955-6955
>>>>Studio/Office: 973-707-6844
>>>>MSN messenger/E-mail:
>>>>djdan567 at gmail.com
>>>>Aim: RadioDJ246
>>>>Skype: radiodj246
>>>>Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/djdan567
>>>>
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