[Nfbf-l] Robert Doyle

[Darlene Laibl-Crowe]

Yes, Holly!  We do have a Winner in Mr. Doyle.  Like Denise says he is very
inclined to hearing what we have to say!  

(smile)
Darlene
-----Original Message-----
From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Holly
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 2:53 PM
To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
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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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