[nfb-talk] Here We Go Again

Fri Dec 3 15:40:06 UTC 2010

Well, I'd presume because you don't make a lot of money as a disability 
advocate.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425 at verizon.net>
To: "NFB Talk Mailing List" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Here We Go Again

>I feel the same way.  First question that came to find...If these people 
>are
> so fantastic and can motivate everyone to get past their disabilities, and
> they have learned so much in the four years they've been blind, why can't
> they maintain their house so it isn't falling down around them?
>
> Cindy
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ray Foret Jr" <rforetjr at att.net>
> To: "NFB Talk Mailing List" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 9:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Here We Go Again
>
>
> I hate to be this way, but, how come I'm already skepticle?  Anyone care 
> to
> guess why?
>
>
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
>
> Now A Very Proud and very happy Mac user!!!
>
> Skype Name:
> barefootedray
>
> On Dec 2, 2010, at 7:49 PM, Ryan O wrote:
>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> Q From: Mary Watkins
>> To: MAG_News at mail4.wgbh.org
>> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 1:06 PM
>> Subject: WGBH's Media Access Group Encourages Tuning into ABC'S "Extreme
>> Makeover: Home Edition" on Sunday, December 5
>>
>> WGBH's Media Access Group Encourages Tuning into ABC'S "Extreme Makeover:
>> Home Edition"
>> on Sunday, December 5 (8-9pm, EST)
>>
>> The Media Access Group at WGBH encourages all those interested in
>> inclusive
>> technology for people who are blind or have low vision to tune into
>> "Extreme
>> Makeover: Home Edition" this Sunday evening, December 5. While we can't
>> provide any specific information on what will be seen and heard (it would
>> spoil the surprise!), the episode promises to create much greater
>> awareness
>> of the services and products now available for people who have limited or
>> no
>> sight.
>>
>> Here is the information the production company has released in advance
>> about
>> this episode:
>>
>> The "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" team has selected the Anderson 
>> Family
>> in Cleveland, Ohio. The family of four answered the call to action when
>> they
>> inspired the community to heighten their awareness of the obstacles 
>> facing
>> the disabled in their community. Diving headlong into their work, Andre
>> and
>> Jasmine have dedicated their time to supporting and counseling the
>> disabled
>> by connecting them with resources to help them live and lead more
>> independent lives. The Andersons have proven to be the definitive role
>> models as they themselves lost their sight 4 years ago.
>>
>> Empowered by their own obstacles, Andre and Jasmine have never let
>> anything
>> slow them down. Together they have teamed to complete grad school, run a
>> center for people with disabilities, created a support group, and all
>> while
>> balancing life at home with their 2 boys (one of whom is hearing
>> impaired).
>> Despite having lost their sight after their sons, Jasison and Jahzion 
>> were
>> born, Andre and Jasmine have rallied back and have embraced their 
>> reality.
>> While they continue to empower their community, the family has hit a 
>> rough
>> patch. Their home is falling apart around them and it has become
>> complicated
>> and hazardous for them to live in especially in the face of how their
>> needs
>> continue to grow.
>>
>> On September 29th the Andersons will have some changes in sight when Ty
>> Pennington, designers Michael Maloney, Tracy Huston, and Xzibit deliver a
>> "Smart House" in just 7 days. Local builders Marous Brothers Construction
>> and community volunteers will rebuild the structure and give them the key
>> to
>> live above and beyond their wildest dreams. The Andersons will vacation 
>> in
>> Crested Butte, Colorado.
>>
>> About "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
>> The Emmy-award winning reality program "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,"
>> now
>> in its 8th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol
>> Holding. It's executive-produced Brady Connell and George Verschoor. 
>> David
>> Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from
>> 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.
>>
>> About the Media Access Group at WGBH
>> The Media Access Group at WGBH, which includes a Services division and a
>> research and development division--the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family
>> National
>> Center for Accessible Media--has pioneered and delivered captioned and
>> described media for nearly four decades to people in their homes,
>> classrooms, at work and in the community. And the Media Access Group
>> continues to develop new solutions to access challenges as technology, 
>> and
>> the way we all consume media, evolve. Members of the group's collective
>> staff represent the leading experts in their fields and their success is
>> exemplified by a history of accomplishments and continuous growth, the
>> integration of innovative products and services into society at large, 
>> and
>> the enthusiastic support of the audiences served, including 36 million
>> people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision. More
>> information about the Media Access Group at WGBH can be found at:
>> http://access.wgbh.org.
>>
>> Contact:
>> Mary Watkins
>> mary_watkins at wgbh.org
>> 617 300-3700
>>
>>
>> RyanO
>>
>>
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