[nabs-l] Independent Living Skills

[Sophie Trist]

Hi Roanna and all,

The reason why blind people place so much emphasis on independent 
living skills is because we often lack them. I know this is true 
for me, and probably for others as well. I've lived a relatively 
sheltered life. My parents had done a lot for me, such as 
cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, etc. Sighted children can 
learn to do these things by watching their parents, but that 
doesn't work for us. Besides, some techniques that work great for 
sighties don't work for us. That's why it's important that we go 
to train centers like LCB and CCB to learn nonvisual independent 
living skills. And like RJ said, having these skills can lead to 
more positive college and employment experiences.

 ----- Original Message -----
From: RJ Sandefur via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
To: "Roanna Bacchus" <rbacchus228 at gmail.com>,"National 
Association of Blind Students mailing list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 09:53:20 -0400
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Independent Living Skills

First, and formost,  you'd have a better chance of gaining and 
maintaining
employment. RJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roanna Bacchus via nabs-l" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>; <fabs at nfbnet.org
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 8:02 AM
Subject: [nabs-l] Independent Living Skills


 Dear Students,

 I hope everyone had a wonderful time at this year's national 
convention.
 I'd like to discuss the topic of independent living skills.  As 
students
 we are sometimes not expected to perform as people think we 
should.  Last
 week my dad and I went to Subway so I could get some lunch 
before my exam.
 I independently ordered my own sandwich which was turkey with 
mustard
 American cheese and tomatoes on Italian bread.  In the past I 
have been
 heating up my own food in the microwave.  Why do you think 
learning
 independent living skills is important? Hope to hear from you 
soon.

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