[Nfbmt] Courtesy rules of blindness

[d m gina]

Yes,
As I get older, and take them their pills,
The bathroom is the first room I enjoy visiting.
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Original message:
> These are taken from the NFB web site.  I put them here to stimulate
> discussion.



> The Courtesy Rules of Blindness



> When you meet me don't be ill at ease. It will help both of us if you
> remember these simple points of courtesy:



> 1I'm an ordinary person, just blind. You don't need to raise your voice or
> address me as if I were a child. Don't ask my spouse what I want -- "Cream in
> the coffee?" -- ask me.



> 2I may use a long white cane or a guide dog to walk independently; or I may
> ask to take your arm. Let me decide, and please don't grab my arm; let me
> take

> yours. I'll keep a half-step behind to anticipate curbs and steps.



> 3I want to know who's in the room with me. Speak when you enter. Introduce me
> to the others. Include children, and tell me if there's a cat or dog.



> 4The door to a room or cabinet or to a car left partially open is a hazard to
> me.



> 5At dinner I will not have trouble with ordinary table skills.



> 6Don't avoid words like "see." I use them, too. I'm always glad to see you.



> 7I don't want pity. But don't talk about the "wonderful compensations" of
> blindness. My sense of smell, touch, or hearing did not improve when I became

> blind. I rely on them more and, therefore, may get more information through
> those senses than you do - that's all.



> 8If I'm your houseguest, show me the bathroom, closet, dresser, window - the
> light switch, too. I like to know whether the lights are on.



> 9I'll discuss blindness with you if you're curious, but it's an old story to
> me. I have as many other interests as you do.



> 10Don't think of me as just a blind person. I'm just a person who happens to
> be blind.



> Joy Breslauer, President

> National Federation of the Blind of Montana

> Address: P.O. Box 1325, Great Falls, MT 59403

> Phone: (406) 454-3096

> Email: president at nfbofmt.org

> Web Site: www.nfbofmt.org



> Live the life you want



> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back.



> It's TIME to Eliminate Subminimum Wages for People with Disabilities

> http://www.nfb.org/TIME



> Donate to the National Federation of the Blind of Montana
> <http://www.nfbofmt.org/donate.html>



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