[blindkid] interesting experience

[Carol Castellano]

Hi All,

I had an interesting experience yesterday.  Went as an advocate for a 
family to a school meeting.  The mom is in the military and came to 
the meeting right after work at the Army base, dressed in her 
camouflage uniform.  Very interesting--everyone treated her with 
utmost respect.  She was cool, calm, and collected.  Said what she 
wanted to say in a matter-of-fact, quiet, firm way.  Nobody dared 
disagree with a word she said!

After the meeting, she and I were talking about the reaction and she 
felt that, yes, the uniform may intimidate them a little bit.  We 
decided that the new strategy for parents to ensure that their kids 
get what they need from the school is to enlist!

Carol

Carol Castellano, President
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
973-377-0976
carol_castellano at verizon.net
www.nfb.org/nopbc