[nfbwatlk] Read and Weep

[Mary Ellen Gabias]

Yes, it is.  In Ohio the fashion seems to be to call agencies for the 
blind"Sight Centers."  It's a case of new speak that's all to familiar in 
the blindness field.  Unfortunately, the attitudes are as warped as the 
language.

Mary Ellen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Walter Cone" <walt.cone at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 4:32 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Read and Weep


>I have a quick question.  Is the Cleveland Sight saving center the same as
> the Cleveland Society for the Blind if so no wonder.
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> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 11:52 PM
> To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List
> Subject: [nfbwatlk] Read and Weep
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> 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.
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> Makes one ill and proves once again why we need NFB!
>
> Mike Freeman
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> ----- 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
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> 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.
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> 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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