[nfb-talk] Extra Tax Exemption

[John G. Heim]

Asking for an accomodation should never be looked upon as a compromise. 
There is a subtle but important difference between asking for an 
accomodation and letting people do things for you. Anything you can do for 
yourself, you should do even if it means you need to ask for an 
accomodation. But you should never be ashamed to ask for an accomodation.

Wow, I'm so glad this came up. I've been struggling for years to put the 
above concept into words. This morning, the words just came.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <ckrugman at sbcglobal.net>
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Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 12:52 AM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Extra Tax Exemption


>I would have to agree. I think that at times we spend too much time as 
>blind people trying to prove our independence when we need to just do what 
>we need to do. If it is more convenient and appropriate to use a 
>convenience then do it and let it be an individual choice. When I was in 
>college I had single dorm rooms because I took heavy course loads and did 
>most of my studying during the night as I worked two part time jobs and 
>required much additional storage space for tapes--reel to reel in those 
>days. so it was more convenient and less disruptive to other people.
> Chuck
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> From: "T. Joseph Carter" <carter.tjoseph at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 5:42 PM
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>> My opinion, generally unasked-for though it may be, is that we worry 
>> sometimes far too much about what people might think if they see 
>> something.
>>
>> Over on the NABS list, someone asked about the notion that she might need 
>> a single dorm room for herself.  The immediate response from the list was 
>> that she must at all costs refuse this on the grounds that she should not 
>> wish to be seen as needing something.
>>
>> How insecure in oneself must one be to constantly assume that something 
>> as simple as asking for more than half a shoebox as a living arrangement 
>> somehow connotes inferiority? I gave the most logical advice I could:  If 
>> you want a roommate, do not allow the school to isolate you.  If you 
>> don't, ask for a single.  If someone asks if it's for your disability, 
>> answer honestly that it is simply your preference.
>>
>> Being a bit older than the average undergraduate, not a small person, and 
>> having more possessions than comfortably fit in half a shoebox, I greatly 
>> valued my single room.  I paid for the privilege, as did half of the 
>> students on my floor.  I did move eventually into a graduate student 
>> apartment, which required special approval, but the request was based on 
>> age and personality, not disability.
>>
>> Joseph
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Apr 24, 2010 at 10:49:18PM -0700, ckrugman at sbcglobal.net wrote:
>>>In my experience I have never heard or run across any negative feelings 
>>>about it on the part of society as a whole. The benefits of it for 
>>>idnividuals outweigh any alleged unproven detriments as a whole.
>>>Chuck
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