[nabs-l] Blindness and the Military

[Carly Mihalakis]

Good afternoon, Ryan,

         They won't even let flat-footed people in the friggen Army! 
Find another dream would be my suggestion!
Car

>I am curious to know the general opinion on the topic of blind 
>people serving in the US military.  It has always been a dream of 
>mine to serve, but unfortunately, given my blindness, this does not 
>seem possible.  Or is it?  Does anyone know of congenitally blind 
>soldiers?  Personally, I think blind people could serve the military 
>well, especially in the inteligence and communications 
>departments.  They could even opperate distance weaponry )e.g. 
>droans), although that might be a bit more difficult.  What do you 
>all think?  If it is actually against policy for blind people to 
>serve in the armed forces, I think this would be a good cause for 
>the NFB to take up.  Thanks in advance for your feedback.
>
>
>Ryan L. Silveira
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