[nfbmi-talk] Faith Meadows Letter

[joe harcz Comcast]

Certainly if I catch your drift for those who lose sight later or anytime in 
their lives an emphasis should in general be put upon rehab that would allow 
a person to do his or her former jobheld before blindness.

As a general rule of thumbe this only makes sense as then one needs only to 
learn the general skills of blindness.

Now, of course this might very well be "case specific". for all the rehab in 
the worrld won't make that taxi cab driver "blindness ready".


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phyllis Slater" <concierge at samobile.net>
To: <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Faith Meadows Letter


> One year ago I was part of the protest about the firing of Christine.
>
> At 63 yeas old, losing my vision to RP, there was a need to change my 
> lifestyle.  Going to the Learning Center was the best thing I did for 
> myself.  There was no support groups near me and seeing others born blind 
> was an inspiration.  The teachers made me feel good and independent.
>
> Two issues though:  After considering the option to return to the work 
> force and chosing not to, it was still important to find a cost effective 
> and user friendly screen reader.  If giving the opportunity, it is my 
> desire to volunteer what was freely provided by members of the System 
> Access Mobile Network to others.  This sister program of SA made me feel 
> strong with all their tips and friendship.
>
> When attending the November convention in Kalamazoo there should be a way 
> for any Learning Center students to volunteer what we have learned after 
> finishing our courses.
>
> The second is just what is being said from students attending the job 
> portion of your program.  For those born blind, they had a feeling 
> teachers were not helping keep them independent.  May have said this badly 
> but shouldn't they be praised for what they already know and provide 
> training using what they already live with.  Naturally for those new to 
> vision lose, they require instructions from the beginning phase of the 
> program.
>
> Hope this helps since it is important that others receive the same support 
> provided to me.
>
> Phyllis Slater
> 248 681-9872
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