[NFB-DB] Suggestion for Possible Division Activity

[rdgraves2007 at gmail.com]

Good Morning All,

 

In contemplating possible interactions and activities for the division going
forward, I am wondering what others might think about having periodic Zoom
meetings regarding the various challenges we face as deaf-blind individuals.
This would give us the opportunity to brainstorm, support one another and
share various tips and tricks with one another. Each meeting could be
centered  on a specific topic.

 

For instance, one of the very real challenges I face as someone with a
"severe" hearing impairment is navigating the wide open, "echoy" spaces such
as the lobby of the Hilton hotel at this past convention. Most hotel lobies
offer this challenge for that matter.

 

I had no problem at all navigating the halls of the sleeping area or that in
which the presidential and host suites were located. But I was very
uncomfortable and had a hard time navigating the lobby and finding the
various restaurants and elevator banks because of the echo and the cacophony
of sound. How do others handle these environments successfully and minimize
the frustration involved?

 

This is just one topic we might explore. Another might be how best to work
on dispelling the myths associated with blindness while struggling with the
challenges associated with hearing loss.

 

My thought is that the division was formed so that we can be of support to
one another, and address issues that even our blind brothers and sisters who
are not dealing with the challenges of hearing loss can't quite grasp. Does
this make sense? What do others think? 

 

Diane Graves

 

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