[Nfbf-l] Robert Doyle

[RJ Sandefur]

Darlene, I'm interested in learning more about the deaf blind. Do you have a 
video phone? How are you able to comunicate with the outside world? RJs
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Darlene Laibl-Crowe" <dlaiblcrowe at att.net>
To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 3:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Robert Doyle


> 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
> Cc: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
> 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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