[Nfbf-l] State School

[Sherri]

Very good Marilyn. Thank you for your thoughtful post. I apologize for any 
offense I may have given. I'm done now.

Sherri
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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
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