[Nfbmdtlc-chapter] FW: [Greater-baltimore] Share Your Story with NFBMD!

[Melissa Ann Riccobono]

Hello everyone,
We definitely need stories to be used on our new NFBMD website! Please take a moment to look over Melissa's message below. I hope you will all take a moment to write at least one story.
Melissa

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From: Greater-baltimore [mailto:greater-baltimore-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Lomax via Greater-baltimore
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 10:24 AM
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Subject: [Greater-baltimore] Share Your Story with NFBMD!

Hello All!

We all know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines us or our future—so, let’s help others to believe this too!  Share your story on the NFBMD website because your words may be the encouragement that someone may need.  Often times, we fall into the lie that our story is not powerful enough, that we didn’t do anything out of the ordinary.  Nonsense!  We have all encountered road blocks, and our perception of our situation and our view of blindness may have played a  significant role in getting us past this obstacle.  Possibly, you were denied access to a  job, class, hobby, or location, yet through your determination you not only gained access but you changed their opinions about blindness.  Or, you may have been completely miserable as a  blind person because you felt restricted and dependent; however, you received training or had an experience that transformed your entire outlook.  Lastly, you may  have done something super amazing not because you are blind but because you always wanted to do this particular thing, and you were not going to let blindness be the one element that stopped you.  If you fall into one of these categories—stop, reflect, and write!

All submissions can be emailed to Melissa Lomax at MelissaLomax1 at gmail.com.  My phone number is 410-608-6118.  Please call me if you have any questions about your story or the writing process!


Sincerely,
Melissa Lomax

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