[nabs-l] Burning Questions: An Interesting Topic for Discussion

[Alexandra Alfonso]

Hi all, My question is, what do you do if you don't get something in
an accessible format at college?

On 2/22/17, Chris Nusbaum via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hey NABSters:
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> As one of the co-chairs of our newly formed Outreach Committee, one of my
> goals is to engage our list members in NABS as a whole and to fuel
> conversations on the list which provoke thought and encourage us to think
> more deeply about our attitudes toward blindness. In an effort to achieve
> this goal, I will post a question from time to time which I hope will kick
> off a lively and productive discussion among newly-blind students and
> seasoned Federationists alike. This is the first post in that series.
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> During a conversation I had yesterday with the director of the Louisiana
> Center for the Blind, where I am currently receiving training, she
> mentioned
> that all of us have a few "burning questions" about our blindness, whether
> or not we've had training or been exposed to Federation philosophy. Of
> course, those of us who are in training don't learn all we need to know in
> nine months at a center, nor do we stop learning and growing after our
> graduation. Moreover, those who are newly-blind or who are just being
> introduced to nonvisual skills may have many such questions, or may believe
> that something can't be done without sight until they learn from other
> blind
> people the alternative techniques they can use to get the job done. So,
> here's my question to each of you: What is your "burning question?" In
> other
> words, what are you most uncertain about doing as a blind person? This
> could
> be about anything, from education to travel to daily living-anything that's
> been nagging at the back of your mind waiting to be let out. If all goes
> well, your question can be answered by another blind student who has faced
> the same challenges you are now facing and who can give you advice and
> support. This networking and support is what this list and the Federation
> are all about.
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> I hope this little Q&A session will serve as a helpful and fun way for us
> to
> learn from each other. As you post your questions, please be assured that
> this is a judgment-free list, and that you can feel free to be honest with
> your questions without fear of criticism or attack. I look forward to
> learning from all of you and to hopefully helping someone who is facing a
> roadblock on their journey with blindness. Let's discuss!
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> Best,
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> Chris
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> Chris Nusbaum, President
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> Maryland Association of Blind Students
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> Board Member, National Association of Blind Students
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> Phone: (443) 547-2409
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> Email: cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com
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> Twitter: @Chrisn98 and @nabslink
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> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise
> expectations for blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you bak.
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