[Nfbc-info] My eyes are handicapped, but --I'm not handicapped

[Mary Willows]

This is a wonderful story.we need more Lou does

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> On Oct 17, 2014, at 12:57 PM, Lisa Irving via Nfbc-info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> "My eyes are handicapped, but -I'm not handicapped", said Luna Edwards, the
> newest member of the NFBC, San Diego Chapter. While volunteering as a
> Braille Teacher's Assistant at the San Diego Center for the Blind Luna
> overheard some students talking about the National Federation of the Blind.
> Luna wanted to learn more. 
> 
> 
> 
> Luna and I spoke on the phone for almost half-an-hour. Until 2009 Luna lived
> and worked in Jamaica. While growing up Luna dreamed of becoming a teacher.
> Her life turned out differently than she planned. Instead of graduating from
> high school she became a mother. Later, Luna became an entrepreneur
> 
> ; Purchasing and selling produce to super markets. Her tenacity lead her to
> the United States to live with her son and daughter-in-law. For two years
> Luna studied and mastered grade one and grade two Braille. With pride and
> enthusiasm Luna told me, "I am a Hadley student and I use braille to read
> and write my assignments so I can earn my high school diploma". 
> 
> 
> 
> When Luna learned about the B.E.L.L. program she was hooked! She's excited
> about helping to start a BELL program in San Diego. It looks like Luna is
> going to turn her dream of teaching into reality. 
> 
> 
> 
> Warmly,
> 
> Lisa Irving    
> 
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