[Nfbf-l] The Importance of learning independent living skills

[Denise Valkema]

I meant de pendence, interdependence, and independence.



Sincerely, Denise Valkema by iPhone 

> On Jul 21, 2014, at 5:08 PM, "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> This is a very good e-mail. Thanks Denise.
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> From: "Denise Valkema via Nfbf-l" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> To: "Roanna Bacchus" <rbacchus228 at gmail.com>; "NFB of Florida Internet 
> Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2014 2:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] The Importance of learning independent living skills
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> 
> There is interdependence, independence, and independence. It is empowering 
> when you know you can do something on your own without having to depend on 
> someone else , and to have the option to choose to receive assistance or 
> not.
> 
> This is simple example. If I want coffee, I love knowing I can make it, pour 
> it, and enjoy it. I can have the pleasure of someone serving me coffee. I 
> don't like having to depend on someone to get my coffee when I want it when 
> I want it but waiting for them to do it. I like the freedom of choice.
> 
> Below is conclusion of Jernigan's Nature of independence speech that can be 
> read, in audio, or video as well from nfb.org.
> "In conclusion, I say to each member of this organization: Hold your head 
> high in the joy of accomplishment and the pride of independence—but not 
> because of dog or cane or human arm, and not because of your ability to read 
> Braille or use a computer. These are the trappings of independence, not the 
> substance of it. They should be learned, and used when needed—but they 
> should be regarded only as means, not ends. Our independence comes from 
> within. A slave can have keen eyesight, excellent mobility, and superb 
> reading skills—and still be a slave. We are achieving freedom and 
> independence in the only way that really counts—in rising self-respect, 
> growing self-confidence, and the will and the ability to make choices. Above 
> all, independence means choices, and the power to make those choices stick. 
> We are getting that power, and we intend to have more of it. That is why we 
> have organized. That is why we have the National Federation of the Blind. We 
> know where we are going, and we know how to get there. Let anybody who 
> doubts it put us to the test. My brothers and my sisters, the future is 
> ours! Let us meet it with joy; let us meet it with hope; and (most important 
> of all) let us meet it together!"
> 
> Sincerely, Denise Valkema by iPhone
> 
>> On Jul 21, 2014, at 12:56 PM, Roanna Bacchus via Nfbf-l 
>> <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all hope you are doing well.  I'd like to discuss why it is important 
>> to learn independent living skills.  For the past several years my mom and 
>> sisters have helped me to complete certain tasks.  Last week I ordered my 
>> own sandwich from a cafe at UCF.  It felt great to order my sandwich and 
>> drink and find a table all on my own.  I'd like to hear your stories about 
>> the importance of learning independent living skills.
>> 
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