[nfbwatlk] Read and Weep

[Wallace woodard]

I think we should all make a point to watch the episode and see how bad of
an image they portray of blindness and then write to ABC and give them the
real scoop about being blind.

On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 8:51 PM, Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com> wrote:

> 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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