[Nfbf-l] The Importance of learning independent living skills
Denise Valkema
valkemadenise at aol.com
Mon Jul 21 21:34:33 UTC 2014
I meant de pendence, interdependence, and independence.
Sincerely, Denise Valkema by iPhone
> On Jul 21, 2014, at 5:08 PM, "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> This is a very good e-mail. Thanks Denise.
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> From: "Denise Valkema via Nfbf-l" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> To: "Roanna Bacchus" <rbacchus228 at gmail.com>; "NFB of Florida Internet
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> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2014 2:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] The Importance of learning independent living skills
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> There is interdependence, independence, and independence. It is empowering
> when you know you can do something on your own without having to depend on
> someone else , and to have the option to choose to receive assistance or
> not.
>
> This is simple example. If I want coffee, I love knowing I can make it, pour
> it, and enjoy it. I can have the pleasure of someone serving me coffee. I
> don't like having to depend on someone to get my coffee when I want it when
> I want it but waiting for them to do it. I like the freedom of choice.
>
> Below is conclusion of Jernigan's Nature of independence speech that can be
> read, in audio, or video as well from nfb.org.
> "In conclusion, I say to each member of this organization: Hold your head
> high in the joy of accomplishment and the pride of independence—but not
> because of dog or cane or human arm, and not because of your ability to read
> Braille or use a computer. These are the trappings of independence, not the
> substance of it. They should be learned, and used when needed—but they
> should be regarded only as means, not ends. Our independence comes from
> within. A slave can have keen eyesight, excellent mobility, and superb
> reading skills—and still be a slave. We are achieving freedom and
> independence in the only way that really counts—in rising self-respect,
> growing self-confidence, and the will and the ability to make choices. Above
> all, independence means choices, and the power to make those choices stick.
> We are getting that power, and we intend to have more of it. That is why we
> have organized. That is why we have the National Federation of the Blind. We
> know where we are going, and we know how to get there. Let anybody who
> doubts it put us to the test. My brothers and my sisters, the future is
> ours! Let us meet it with joy; let us meet it with hope; and (most important
> of all) let us meet it together!"
>
> Sincerely, Denise Valkema by iPhone
>
>> On Jul 21, 2014, at 12:56 PM, Roanna Bacchus via Nfbf-l
>> <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hi all hope you are doing well. I'd like to discuss why it is important
>> to learn independent living skills. For the past several years my mom and
>> sisters have helped me to complete certain tasks. Last week I ordered my
>> own sandwich from a cafe at UCF. It felt great to order my sandwich and
>> drink and find a table all on my own. I'd like to hear your stories about
>> the importance of learning independent living skills.
>>
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