[nagdu] a blind consumer's Right to Choose rehab training(federalregs)

Marion Gwizdala blind411 at verizon.net
Fri Nov 11 13:46:44 UTC 2011


Bibi,
    Much of how blind people view themselves is based on how society has 
taught them. When the so called experts tell them how limited they are, they 
believe them. They are, after all, the experts and they know, right? Well, 
the experts here in Florida are telling a blind person that the ministry is 
not a realistic vocation for a blind person. This, in spite of the fact that 
he holds a master degree in divinity! Tell one of our several blind 
ministers, which include a Catholic priest, a Mormon bishop, and numerous 
other pastors that the ministry is not a realistic endeavor for a blind 
person. Can we all say, "Hmm!"?

Fraternally yours,
Marion



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Criminal Justice Major Extraordinaire" <orleans24 at comcast.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] a blind consumer's Right to Choose rehab 
training(federalregs)


> Hi, Lorraine,
> Lots of times, it also depends on an individual trying to make the best 
> out of things for themselves.
> Many people may think that the training centers are bad, but truth falls 
> on each individual toward the end of whether they choose to try to take 
> things seriously or if they don't show that initiative.
> A friend of mine who I was in the summer program here at the Colorado 
> Center for the Blind.
> A friend of hers ended up going blind because of something careless him 
> and the roommate did to one another.
> The individual is only getting a certificate, more due to the fact he 
> doesn't have a good outcome and hasn't show he's taking things seriously 
> in life.
> The individual desplays that "know it all" attitude, but he won't try to 
> do things for himself and show the poor blind me problem.
> I stressed a lot while attending the training center, but made it through.
> I wanted a guide dog, but waited everything out until I had completely 
> finished up with training.
> At the Denver Vocational Rehabilitation office, I had a great mobility 
> instructor who took her time with me and always seemed impressed with how 
> well Odie and I communicated as a guide dog team.
> This same instructor always took her time explaining things to me and 
> wanted me to do things step by step to avoid frustration.
> I'm now having to do refresher with O&M again, but my hopes are I end up 
> having the instructor I had during my brush up before.
> Now that the hurdle I've dealt with for a couple of months has been dealt 
> with, I can look into getting my next successor guide dog.
> Just my thoughts here.
> Bibi and Odie
> the happy spirited bounty labra wolf
>
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