[nfbmi-talk] just a nice story

[joe harcz Comcast]

I'd like to be able to see the play as well but don't think I can swing it.

I'm glad you know her and just let her know that she is both an inspiration 
and what we are all about.

Peace,

Joe
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Hi all,

Thanks for sending this. I met Jessica through a relative and she is in the
Optical Illusians as I am also. I hope we can go see her in the play this
weekend.

She is a real nice child and I hope she and her parents will become
interested in the programs of the NFB. I have certainly told them.

Georgia
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http://www.tctimes.com/articles/2010/05/05/news/local/doc4be17cf10f7de305131613.txt

Blind since birth, local fourth-grader to portray Queen of Hearts in play



By Jan Rynearson



Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 10:58 AM EDT

 Jessica Lemond, 9, a fourth-grade student at Davisburg Elementary School in
Holly, will portray the Queen of Hearts in the Kidz Theatre Kompany (KTK)
production

of “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” being staged at Fenton Village Playhouse,
Friday, May 7 through Sunday, May 10.



 “Jessica is doing well in her role, even though she’s never seen the other
members of the cast,” said Rodney Green, a trustee of Kidz Theatre Kompany.



 “Due to a condition called Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis, she has been blind
since birth with her vision being limited to a slight perception of light
and

dark.”



 KTK has an all-inclusive policy, accepting all youngsters who want to
perform on stage. Their plays often include kids who are acting with various
disabilities.



 Jessica lives in Davisburg with her parents, Darin and Deanna, and her
brother Dilon. She has been successful in a wide range of challenging
activities.

The Holly Bronchos Youth Cheerleader is accustomed to performing before
crowds.



 At school, Jessica gets strong support and is provided with the best
adaptive technologies, which allows her to function with a high degree of
independence.

Her teacher, Julianne Strong, said, “It is a pleasure to have Jessica in
class. She is enthusiastic, kind and has a great sense of humor. Her love
for

acting, singing and dancing comes through in just about every area of
school, even science.”



 Swimming is her favorite athletic activity, but during the winter, she
spends a lot of time downhill skiing at Pine Knob. She is a member of a
group called

Optical Illusions, a blind skiers association of Michigan.



 Katie Carr, one of the producers of the play, said, “All the kids get a
kick out of Jessica’s sense of humor. She’s a creative and dependable
actress and

gets the job done on stage. We hope she’ll be back for more shows.”



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portray Queen of Hearts in play
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