[Nfbf-l] State School

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Hi Sheri ,
I do not usually comment on the list. I agree that the  School for the 
Blind can be a good resource for learning the skills of  blindness. It can be a 
place for blind children to gain confidence and  independence. I am glad to 
have attended and graduated from a school for the  Blind. 
 
We must be careful what we say, all people who are  blind are different. 
One cannot hide the fact that he or she has a vision loss.  There are many 
capable intelligent blind people who have always been blind. The  fact that one 
was sighted before does not give that person more or less  advantages when 
it comes to living in our world. It is your faith and  surroundings and 
education that makes the difference. Because of organizations  like the NFB life 
is better for blind people, we can encourage others to reach  whatever 
goals he or she wants to reach with education and skills. technology  has opened 
many doors in the areas of employment for people with disabilities. 
 
Marilyn Baldwin