[Nfbmo] Introduction

[Stephanie Mcdowell]

Hi Everyone,
 
I just wanted to take a little time to introduce myself. Some of you may know me already but I thought I should still do an introduction. My name is Stephanie and I am a member of the Lewis & Clark chapter. I have been an NFB member since 2005 *I think*. I am a member of the Braille Action Committee, participated in Mission Believe as well as the Jefferson City Seminar. I am also a guide dog user. I have worked with a guide dog for about 11 years. I am the current president of the Missouri Association of Guide Dog Users. Our Guide Dog Division is small, but I am hoping it will grow.   
 
At this time I am the Youth & Family Specialist at Paraquad in St. Louis. We do a lot of advocacy training as well as some independent living skills training with the kids. This is  done during our youth group which is for kids 14-21.
 
Well that is enough about me, I tend not to post a lot but don't worry, I speak up when I have to.
 
Thanks,
 
Stephanie