[Pibe-division] Introduction

[Jewel S.]

I think the number of blind teachers of the blind is steadily becoming
larger. I've met or heard of many. I'm one of the up-and-rising TVIs,
behind you.

I'm Jewel, and I'm in my first year of college after years as a
live-in and -out nanny. I'm a non-traditional, being 25. I lost my
sight in '08 due to a chemical burn to the face, and now see only
light and colour, though my non-literal vision could never be better!

I'm hoping to go to Northern Illinois University for my transfer from
community college here in North Carolina. My biggest concern? Leaving
my support system (adoptive mom, little sister, many friends, and a
great NFB group) two time zones and hundred of miles away. I admit,
I'm a second-round just-leaving-home kid.

How are your studies at Vanderbilt going? What a great school. What is
the VI program like there? Welcome to the list, and I'm sure you'll
find many more who are interested in the cliche of the blind leading
the blind becoming a reality.

On 11/15/10, Greg Aikens <gpaikens at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
> I just joined the list and thought I would introduce myself.  My name is
> Greg Aikens and I am a first year master's student at Vanderbilt University
> in the Program in Visual Disabilities.  I am totally blind and look forward
> to connecting with other professionals in the field, especially others who
> are also blind.  I have been surprised to find so very few blind individuals
> working in blindness education.
>
> I look forward to connecting with you all in the future.
>
> Greg Aikens
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~Jewel
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