[Nfbf-l] Robert Doyle

[RJ Sandefur]

I am glad to hear this. It seemed to me like the other director we had was 
cold toward us. RJ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Holly" <hbeanie at gmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Robert Doyle


> In the past we have had directors of DBS come in for the day, present and 
> leave, without wanting to speak with consumers. Mr. Doyle was there Friday 
> night, when I got there, and I saw him on Sunday afternoon. He join the 
> parents for the white cane walk to Pulbix . He was willing to speak to 
> anyone and often, if he was free, would strike up a conversation with the 
> next person who walked by.
> All around, I think we have a winner!
> Holly
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 18, 2014, at 2:24 PM, "Darlene Laibl-Crowe" <dlaiblcrowe at att.net> 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hello!  I wanted to make a comment on RJ's question about Robert Doyle 
>> being
>> 'open to consumer groups'
>>
>> I want to say that he is but it would have to be arranged through his
>> department.  I want to share my experience at the NFBF State Convention
>> where I met and was able to talk with Mr. Doyle personally.
>>
>> This convention was a great experience for me and intrigued me in many of
>> the activities.  When I heard the various speakers, I told my SSP, Leah,
>> that I wanted to speak to some and she made sure that I did.  One of 
>> those
>> persons was Mr. Doyle but the opportunity came when Leah and I were 
>> working
>> the State Wide Chapter fundraising table.
>>
>> I took advantaged of that meeting and shared with him my experience with
>> DBS, recognition of being a Deaf Blind person and how I attended the 
>> Helen
>> Keller National Center and much more.  I share the bad stuff but I also 
>> gave
>> him a big praise report of how much my DBS counselor and I have grown and
>> how the resources have been available for me many times over the past 
>> three
>> years since returning to Florida from HKNC in 2011.
>>
>> Leah, my SSP, said that his facial expression when I began was like 'oh,
>> no.here I go again she is going to complain'.she said his facial 
>> expression
>> soon became guarded as I spoke and then it changed to being 'amazed' 
>> because
>> of my praise report!  He was very delighted in hearing this and knew that 
>> my
>> frustrations, struggles are definitely validated but the surprise of
>> receiving a praise report made his day and made him feel good about what 
>> DBS
>> is doing.  My journey is continuing with DBS as I am still seeking
>> employment and I continued to volunteer my skills to various 
>> organizations.
>>
>> By doing this, I am showing my willingness to do what I can to get a job 
>> and
>> by praising Mr. Doyle, my DBS and VR counselors I am also allowing them 
>> to
>> open up to work with me.  Communication and positive thinking are great
>> tools in everything we do.
>>
>> So to answer RJ's question, I believe Mr. Doyle would be open to consumer
>> groups as it is his desire to achieve success for those who are visually
>> impaired and this should be the goal of all the DBS counselors and staff 
>> as
>> well.  So, I hope you will take the time to contact him, your counselor 
>> and
>> praise them for their efforts.  Who knows where the next step will lead 
>> you?
>>
>>
>> Have a blessed day!
>>
>> (smile)
>> Darlene
>>
>> One step at a time...Accept, Adapt, and Move on!
>>
>>
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