[Ohio-talk] Can other people's expectations of you change what you can do physically?

[David Cohen]

Barbara I was simply surprised that I had not received communiqae from
national or the state regarding this because so much of the best is
received this way.  It's a national advertisement of support more or
less.  I am a bit fascinated with the story myself and the forum
whereby the man's message was explained and communicated.  I have
settled down a bit since first listening.  I think I'll be okay now ha
ha.  Thanks again for all you do.


On 1/20/15, Kaiti Shelton via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Having met Daniel several years ago, and having received some of this
> training discussed, I was excited to hear this podcast. I was also excited
> that instead of being portrayed as the Batman that can use echolocation to
> get around the world, he was portrayed as a do-gooder  for blind people.
> It's kind of funny to hear about, but when you look at the psychology behind
> his methodology it's so true. Even if you don't use echolocation to the
> fullest extent that he teaches, it does teach you a different perspective of
> the world and helps you become so much more aware of your surroundings, like
> things you wouldn't even think were important to use for navigation. He was
> in charge of the camp I served as a counselor for last year, and it was a
> blast. Watching blind people get around his never been so interesting or so
> cool, not to mention very effective.
>
> It also interest me that orientation and mobility specialist fight this
> methodology, even though Daniel is certified himself. I remember trying to
> use both methods at once when I was in high school, and my orientation and
> mobility specialist seem scared of it. That's why he has to go to the media
> so often. His method is effective, but there is so much opposition to it.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 20, 2015, at 9:32 AM, Aleeha Dudley via Ohio-talk
>> <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Megan,
>> It is about how people’s expectations change how blind people can do in
>> life. The link is underneath Barbara’s message in David’s original post.
>> Hope this helps.
>> Aleeha
>> Aleeha Dudley and Seeing Eye Dog Dallas
>> Vice President, Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Vice President, Ohio Association of Blind Students
>> Both proud divisions of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
>> Email: blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com <mailto:blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com>
>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
>> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
>> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
>> blindness is not what holds you back.
>> “The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears.” - Arabian
>> proverb
>>
>>>> On Jan 20, 2015, at 9:18 AM, Megan Shief via Ohio-talk
>>>> <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> Barbara tell lmd how to get to the pod. I do understand that it was about
>>> seeing one's dreams.Please direct me to the space so I can read it. On
>>> Jan
>>> 19, 2015, at 4:29 PM, David Cohen via Ohio-talk
>>>> <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> From NPR's This American Life this program aired January 9.  The
>>>>> tagline suggests expectations can help a blind man see.  I am about to
>>>>> click listen/play:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.thisamericanlife.org/
>>>>>
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