[Ohio-talk] Toledo Sight Center

Wed May 21 20:57:29 UTC 2014

Mariann, Absolutely! To change it takes courage, one day it will
happen. all we can do is control and change ourselves. Keep the Faith
Blessings

On 5/21/14, Marianne Denning via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I agree with you totally.  I want action at Clovernook but no one else
> seems interested and I can't do it alone.  Hopefully, people will get
> tired of it one day and decide to change things.  I have changed my
> own behaviors by refusing to work with Clovernook on any level but it
> takes others to act too.
>
> I must say, that in the case of Clovernook, it is not the direct staff
> but their administration and board.
>
> On 5/21/14, Cheryl Fields via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Totally agree with you. however if some of us are willing to stoke the
>> fire, let's do it!
>> One of the things Toledo folks can do is to approach board president
>> and suggest forming consumer council committee. We have this and has
>> become a useful tool, offering guidance, sugggestions, constructive
>> critisim to agency. There should be a group of blind people that
>> understand the structure of agency, financially and operationally to
>> communicate what is acceptable and reasonable to consumers and agency.
>> You are right. It is difficult if you don't understand or not aware of
>> how much to expect from training. Thank god for nfb and this list for
>> others to share concerns. Every now and then, we are too passive,
>> sometimes a good fight can change that attitude.
>>
>> On 5/21/14, Marianne Denning via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Cheryl, I appreciate that but it will take people in the Toledo area
>>> to make the needed changes.  That is why I asked if anyone from NFB
>>> was on the board.  Often the board is made up of business people in
>>> the community who have the ability to raise money for the organization
>>> and that is good but there also need to be blind people on the board
>>> who can represent the needs of the people who receive services.  This
>>> could also be handled through different committees providing guidance
>>> to the agency.  We can complain all we want but until we get in and
>>> work for change, nothing will happen.  We need to stop being so
>>> passive.
>>>
>>> On 5/21/14, Cheryl Fields via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> M, what do you have in mind? I am on the board of Cleveland Sight
>>>> Center and am willing to help, if I can. CEO of Cleveland Sight Center
>>>> may have relationship with Toledo. There must be a workable solution,
>>>> it's disturbing to know that this is what is passing as rehab offered
>>>> out there. Blessings, Cheryl Fields
>>>>
>>>> On 5/21/14, Marianne Denning via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>> Is anyone from NFB on their board?  We have a similar problem with
>>>>> Clovernook here in Cincinnati but we also have Cincinnati Association
>>>>> for the Blind.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 5/20/14, Colleen Roth via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>> Hello Aleeha,
>>>>>> Anything can be stated on a website.
>>>>>> That doesn't mean that that is what the staff believe.
>>>>>> The website just mentions braille and then goes on to discuss other
>>>>>> things.
>>>>>> There is no qualified Braille Teacher at the Sight Center and Braille
>>>>>> is
>>>>>> not
>>>>>> emphasized in any way for those who need it.
>>>>>> I love my Braille Sense but I like having a slate and stylus to write
>>>>>> something down because it just fits in my purse.
>>>>>> I can also hand someone my information in Braille if they can read it
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> do
>>>>>> not have something with them.
>>>>>> When I want to study something sometimes I just want to read it with
>>>>>> my
>>>>>> fingers.
>>>>>> I like to have a book to read when I am in a doctor's office and by
>>>>>> someone's bedside.
>>>>>> More than once, I have read something, anything, to someone who just
>>>>>> wanted
>>>>>> to be read to while they were in the hospital.
>>>>>> Br in a book is quieter than using a notetaker when I am in Church.
>>>>>> It is also much easier to use when I am standing at the Ambo to read
>>>>>> Scripture for Mass.
>>>>>> I have used my Braille Sense for certain Prayer Meetings and classes
>>>>>> but
>>>>>> give me Braille on paper for many other things.
>>>>>> I also find myself using braille to label cans and other food items.
>>>>>> Let's be reasonable not every one wants or can afford an iphone or ID
>>>>>> Mate.
>>>>>> Colleen Roth
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: Aleeha Dudley via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
>>>>>> <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 10:36:35 AM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Toledo Sight Center
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Iam not quite sure what to think about this. Although I believe that
>>>>>>> Braille is not as fast as a computer for communicating, I believe it
>>>>>>> is
>>>>>>> still relevant and important. I think the website does a good job of
>>>>>>> expressing that technology is not the only answer.
>>>>>>> Aleeha
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> > On May 20, 2014, at 10:21 AM, Marianne Denning via Ohio-talk
>>>>>>> > <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> > Since people have been talking about the Toledo Sight Center I
>>>>>>> > thought
>>>>>>> > I would look at their website.  Below you will find what they have
>>>>>>> > to
>>>>>>> > say about their technology services.  In the beginning they talk
>>>>>>> > about
>>>>>>> > technology and mention  that many people still use braille...
>>>>>>> > Read
>>>>>>> > this and feel free to comment.
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> > Technology Resource Center
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> > The rapid advancement of computer technology has opened many doors
>>>>>>> > for
>>>>>>> > blind and visually impaired people. Although many blind people
>>>>>>> > still
>>>>>>> > use Braille, the opportunity to communicate faster and easier via
>>>>>>> > computers that read aloud is opening new worlds of communication
>>>>>>> > including surfing the web as well as sending and receiving email.
>>>>>>> > Additionally, for the visually impaired person, computers offering
>>>>>>> > large screens allow for enlarged type size and high contrast color
>>>>>>> > patterns that permit easier reading.
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> > --
>>>>>>> > Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
>>>>>>> > Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>>>>>>> > (513) 607-6053
>>>>>>> >
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>>>>> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
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>>> (513) 607-6053
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> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
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