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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>I wanted to make a couple of observations.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>While I have nothing against the federal rehabilation system, it strikes me time and again how people I know come up with incredibly simple and effective alternative techniques for understanding concepts I read or hear about.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Not long ago, a friend and I were going through a book I couldn’t find in audio. My friend, who know I am blind, helped me understand a concept using a plate with different textures to illustrate the concept. This friend knew that I am blind and not stupid, which is one of our tenants.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is another reason why I’m wondering if we should do a podcast, both as an outreach tool and as a way to share knowledge with each other. Face it, in this time of craziness, we need to find ways to take advantage of technology. Thanks.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>