[nfbwatlk] Read and Weep

[Kaye Kipp]

Oh dear.  I don't even know what to say except why?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 8:51 PM
Subject: [nfbwatlk] Read and Weep


>I find it highly ironic that the couple described below gives presentations 
>on the "capabilities" of people with disabilities when they consented to 
>have Extreme Home Makeover modify their house, given that their only 
>disability is blindness.
>
> Makes one ill and proves once again why we need NFB!
>
> Mike Freeman
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Gaylen Floy
> To: wcb-l at wcbinfo.org
> Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 12:27 PM
> Subject: [Wcb-l] Another Extreme Makeover
>
>
> The next episode of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will feature the 
> family of Andre and Jasmine Anderson on Sunday, December 5th. The family 
> was selected as the recipient of a brand new home after sharing their 
> personal story with the show's producers. Andre and Jasmine Anderson are 
> both clients of Cleveland Sight Center and advocates for people with 
> disabilities. Andre is currently doing his graduate-level internship in 
> social work at Cleveland Sight Center, and Jasmine leads a low vision 
> support group and does presentations to school-age children regarding 
> persons with disabilities, communicating their many capabilities and 
> helping to dispel misperceptions.
>
> Host Ty Pennington, the design team, and Marous Brothers Construction 
> created an extraordinary home for Andre, Jasmine, sons Jaison and Jahzion, 
> and Andre's guide dog, Valentine. Cleveland Sight Center was pleased to be 
> a resource regarding adaptations and assistive technology for the project.
>
>
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