[Nfbf-l] Robert Doyle

[Holly]

In the past we have had directors of DBS come in for the day, present and leave, without wanting to speak with consumers. Mr. Doyle was there Friday night, when I got there, and I saw him on Sunday afternoon. He join the parents for the white cane walk to Pulbix . He was willing to speak to anyone and often, if he was free, would strike up a conversation with the next person who walked by. 
All around, I think we have a winner!
Holly

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> On Feb 18, 2014, at 2:24 PM, "Darlene Laibl-Crowe" <dlaiblcrowe at att.net> wrote:
> 
> Hello!  I wanted to make a comment on RJ's question about Robert Doyle being
> 'open to consumer groups'
> 
> I want to say that he is but it would have to be arranged through his
> department.  I want to share my experience at the NFBF State Convention
> where I met and was able to talk with Mr. Doyle personally.
> 
> This convention was a great experience for me and intrigued me in many of
> the activities.  When I heard the various speakers, I told my SSP, Leah,
> that I wanted to speak to some and she made sure that I did.  One of those
> persons was Mr. Doyle but the opportunity came when Leah and I were working
> the State Wide Chapter fundraising table.  
> 
> I took advantaged of that meeting and shared with him my experience with
> DBS, recognition of being a Deaf Blind person and how I attended the Helen
> Keller National Center and much more.  I share the bad stuff but I also gave
> him a big praise report of how much my DBS counselor and I have grown and
> how the resources have been available for me many times over the past three
> years since returning to Florida from HKNC in 2011.  
> 
> Leah, my SSP, said that his facial expression when I began was like 'oh,
> no.here I go again she is going to complain'.she said his facial expression
> soon became guarded as I spoke and then it changed to being 'amazed' because
> of my praise report!  He was very delighted in hearing this and knew that my
> frustrations, struggles are definitely validated but the surprise of
> receiving a praise report made his day and made him feel good about what DBS
> is doing.  My journey is continuing with DBS as I am still seeking
> employment and I continued to volunteer my skills to various organizations.
> 
> By doing this, I am showing my willingness to do what I can to get a job and
> by praising Mr. Doyle, my DBS and VR counselors I am also allowing them to
> open up to work with me.  Communication and positive thinking are great
> tools in everything we do.  
> 
> So to answer RJ's question, I believe Mr. Doyle would be open to consumer
> groups as it is his desire to achieve success for those who are visually
> impaired and this should be the goal of all the DBS counselors and staff as
> well.  So, I hope you will take the time to contact him, your counselor and
> praise them for their efforts.  Who knows where the next step will lead you?
> 
> 
> Have a blessed day!
> 
> (smile)  
> Darlene
> 
> One step at a time...Accept, Adapt, and Move on!  
> 
> 
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