[nobe-l] Sharing post from a sighted father

[Michelle Creedy]

I wonder what sorts of goals this young man has? I work with teens and older children and I am blind and would be happy to chat with this family. Having mentors is so important! As I approach my 40's I can't help but miss the blind woman who used to be a mentor to me. Sometimes, she was the only one who believed in my goals that others found silly such as adoption of a child. I believe more and more that we blind people need a strong positive network around us. One of my blind students asked me something yesterday about whether I thought she could do something. She wanted me to be really honest. She told me what it was and I said yes, with the right training,  in blindness skills, that thing is possible although you may still encounter some attitudinal barriers. That's where the really hard work begins because you have to overcome them. Thank goodness there are organizations like the NFB. 

Michelle 


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> On Feb 18, 2017, at 12:21 AM, adrijana prokopenko via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Sharing this post.
> 
> Hi there everyone.
> My sweet boy Paul is learning and growing every single day.  He is
> developing his mobility skills with his cane, without sight.  Although
> I'm ever so thankful that he is able to see light and shadow... it's
> still a struggle to learn independence based on sound and touch.  Not
> to mention that it stresses this Momma bear OUT watching him walk
> through the city!
> He is working on a New Project.  Searching for Mentors, who have
> overcome visual impairment and have worked hard to reach their goals
> and have successful careers.  Please Share should you know someone
> that could help and repost.  Looking to help my son be Inspired!
> Although ALL parents tell their children they can accomplish anything
> they put their heart into.  My guy is looking for someone that has
> done it!  PLEASE send me a message to help my boy with his project.
> Senora923 at aol.com
>  Or reach out through Facebook Paul's fight for sight.  Thank you!
> 
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