[stylist] Check out my blog

[Jacqueline Williams]

Bridget,
The most helpful thing you said to me was about how being blind had actually
made you better at using the computer. When I just read about the new
website number 2, I felt it beyond my reach to understand and use.  In the
back of all of you who apparently have such diverse ways of being blind, I
realize all of you have started where you were and are accomplishing small
miracles every day.
Thank you.
Jackie

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Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 4:07 PM
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Jackie,

Thank you for your kind words.  I'm glad you enjoy the blog.  Blog
writing was a new experience for me, and I've learned a lot about
blogging, and writing in general.  The local Omaha newspaper offered me
this position last year, and it has been an amazing opportunity.  When
readers, such as yourself, comment on how my words were encouraging, I
feel like I'm actually making a difference.  We all need encouragement
as well as a challenge- including myself.  It is nice to know we have
voices out there trying to change attitudes and mindsets.

I did not lose my vision until I was 22, so using a computer with a
program like JAWS was a new experience.  The more you use alternative
skills, though, the better you become at using them.  In fact, I've
learned more about computers, and have become more profficient with
computers after losing my vision.  *grin*  Though I'm far from being an
expert- my brain just doesn't think that way!

Good luck, and I hope you continue to read my blogs.

Bridgit

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Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:19:25 -0700
From: "Jacqueline Williams" <jackieleepoet at cox.net>
To: "'Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [stylist] Check out my latest blog
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Bridget
Dare I admit it? My first time for reading a blog. You are a good writer
who inspires another about the possibilities of expanded travel. 
As you inspire courage, I will try to read Twitters, more blogs, but I
am afraid of face book. I have not had a lot of computer training in
many accessibility tools, but this experience with those I have now
joined gives me the knowledge that it can be done with the support of
all of you. Keep on blogging. Jackie,
	


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