From seedlink7 at ameritech.net  Tue Nov  1 18:31:11 2016
From: seedlink7 at ameritech.net (Seedlings Community Outreach)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2016 18:31:11 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [blindkid] Seedlings' online auction is OPEN NOW!
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Seedlings Braille Books for Children is holding its first-ever online auction TODAY THROUGH NOV. 14! 


Check out the 180-PLUS AWESOME items in our auction catalog at www.biddingforgood.com/braillebooks. Bidding ends at 10 p.m. Nov. 14.
Help us raise $10,000 for 1,000 braille books for blind and visually impaired children. Please bid on one of our more than 175 items or make a cash donation! Tell your friends about our auction too!
 Featured items include:
 *Four 1-day Park Hopper Passes to Disney World!
 *Two-night stay at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island
 *Apple iPad & keyboard
 *Gift cards to popular restaurants*Signed vinyl from Kid Rock 
*Overnight stays at Michigan lighthouses
 *Amazon & American Express gift cards
 *Passes to zoos, Shedd Aquarium, the Henry Ford, Creation Museum
 *Meet & Greet with "Live in the D" host Chuck Gaidica
Every $10 raised makes another braille book possible!
 Thank you!?Karen S. Smith
Community Outreach Manager
Seedlings Braille Books for ChildrenWin great prizes in our ONLINE AUCTION Nov. 1-14! 
www.biddingforgood.com/braillebooks734-427-8552 x 301www.seedlings.orgFollow us on Facebook and Twitter (@SeedlingsBrlBks)!
"Placing a book in a child's hands is like planting a seed." 

   

   

 

  

   

   

   

From billlist1 at verizon.net  Wed Nov  2 13:17:44 2016
From: billlist1 at verizon.net (BillList1)
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 09:17:44 -0400
Subject: [blindkid] Dancing Dots Participating in Annual Pennsylvania PaTTAN
 Assistive Technology (AT) EXPO: Nov. 8, 9 and 10
Message-ID: <000101d2350b$7fc36570$7f4a3050$@verizon.net>

We invite you to attend to check out our own latest accessible music
technology and braille products.  

Tuesday, Nov. 8, Valley Forge
Wednesday, Nov. 9, Harrisburg
Thursday, Nov. 10, Pittsburgh

Details at:
http://www.pattan.net/category/Training/Calendar/event/event.html?id=4c085b6
2-df7a-4d9a-bc86-b2d07dbfc3f6

The PaTTAN Assistive Technology (AT) Expo is a rich learning opportunity for
educators, families, service providers, and students with disabilities. It
combines the hands-on interaction of an exhibit hall with the deeper
learning opportunities of educational presentations. On the exhibit floor,
participants can explore the features of a broad range of AT devices,
software and applications, including products for augmentative/alternative
communication (AAC), alternative computer access, and tools for supporting
reading and writing at all levels. Exhibitors also include agencies that
support AT for PA students and families. Presentations include sessions that
highlight use of products as well as informative sessions that explore AT
from various perspectives. PaTTAN and Intermediate Unit AT consultants are
on hand throughout the day to answer questions and provide insight into AT
products and features.






From insightfulpub at gmail.com  Fri Nov  4 00:24:53 2016
From: insightfulpub at gmail.com (Christine Chaikin of Insightful Publications)
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2016 14:24:53 -1000
Subject: [blindkid] New Publication from Insightful Publications
Message-ID: <002101d23631$dd90afb0$98b20f10$@gmail.com>

Hello All,

 

Insightful Publications has a new state resource handbook that is available
for purchase which is the state of Georgia.  For more information please
contact Insightful Publications by email at insightfulpub at gmail.com
<mailto:insightfulpub at gmail.com> 

 

Thank you for your time regarding this matter.

 

 

 <http://www.in-sightful.com/> 

Christine Chaikin

President and CEO

PO Box 390295 Keauhou, HI. 96739-0295

Office: (808) 747-1006 Email: insightfulpub at gmail.com
<mailto:insightfulpub at gmail.com> 

Website: in-sightful.com

 

 



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From haley.dare at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  7 14:52:52 2016
From: haley.dare at yahoo.com (Haley Dare)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2016 14:52:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [blindkid] MiPOBC Parent's Meeting Update
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 For those of you in Michigan who missed the Parents' Meeting on Friday evening, here is a snapshot of what was discussed.? SAVE THE DATE July 24-29, 2017 for the MI BELL ACADEMY!
PARENTS?MEETING UPDATESUNDAY11/6, AFTERNOON SESSIONGood afternoon!? On Friday evening, MiPOBC hosted its firstParents? Meeting at 7p.? We had a smallgroup of dedicated NFB members and a couple parents in attendance who ate upall my oatmeal cookies!? First, wediscussed the MI BELL Academy, which is being planned for July 24-29, 2016 inSW Michigan.? We discussed the need forcompetent blind adults to assist and provide mentoring to our children.? And, we would also like to include teenagerswho can provide that fun youthful atmosphere.?We discussed ways to network with other organizations such as the WMUsports camp.? Since we are required byNational to take our students on one field trip, we brainstormed ideas likelearning to make a pizza at Bimbos, going to a zoo or visiting a therapeuticriding center.? (I have a massive list ofideas that were generated at the BELL training seminar!)? If you are available and interested inparticipating in the BELL program, please contact me at 269-779-2216 or haley.dare at yahoo.com.????????? BecauseMiPOBC believes that we learn from each other when we share our stories, anotherthing that the group really liked was the idea of a monthly MiPhone conferencecall.? (Ha, I just made that up, but Ikinda like it!)? Topics could include theavailability of new programs, field trips, the Braille/Talking Book Library,upcoming NFB events and/or seminars, etc. or it could just a time for parents toshare frustrations and/or successes or for kids to share (you know, whatever itis they talk about?this builds friendships with each other).? Some of these items may seem simple, but I amfinding from my conversations with new parents that resources for the blind/VIare NOT common knowledge.? Hence, thesemonthly conference calls, specifically tailored for Michigan families, can putthose resources into their hands which makes them stronger advocates for theirchildren.????????? MiPOBCwould like to create a resource list of NFB members and a few parents who aretrained in IEP advocacy to provide support to those parents who request adviceand/or encouragement about their fears for a newly-blinded child or familymember or as an advocate to attend an IEP meeting with them.? As the parent of a ?partially-sighted? child,I can attest to the fact that having a blind adult, who is using nonvisualskills daily and knows what questions to ask, can be extremely helpful when youare dealing with school districts that have no knowledge about how to service ablind/VI child.? If you would beinterested in getting trained and supporting parents in this way, pleasecontact me.????????? Wealso discussed outreach and what a frustrating problem it seems to be to findthose blind children.? We talked aboutthe seeming disinterest of the local districts to share information about theirblind students with blindness organizations.?As is Federation philosophy, we determined that we must buildrelationships with key contact people in those school districts so that theyfeel that they can share information with MiPOBC without the negative thoughtthat we are undermining their efforts; instead that we are trying to buildprograms to support their students? IEPs.????????? A shortchat about a possible ?meeting-of-the-minds? between teachers of the VI andparents was discussed.? It is my own theorythat there is probably a lack of awareness between what a parent feels isneeded for their blind children and the unknown obstacles that the teachersencounter when trying to provide those services, especially forpartially-sighted kids.? We felt that,because of this ongoing confrontation, that sometimes becomes severe, we mustreach out to and build, at least, a professional relationship with the ISDs andwith MDE-LIO.? And everyone in NFBMI canhelp MiPOBC with this!????????? That?sa quick snapshot.? I have parents onlineand in-person who want to help MiPOBC grow.?Please share our Facebook page, M i P O B C, the parents group email at parents at nfb.org,and you may share my personal contact information telephone #269-779-2216.? Please be supportive of our parents andprograms and encouraging of those who are working to make MiPOBC a presence inthe state of Michigan that families can count on for the information andresources that can best benefit their children to help them#livethelivestheywant.

From seedlink7 at ameritech.net  Mon Nov  7 18:42:50 2016
From: seedlink7 at ameritech.net (Seedlings Community Outreach)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2016 18:42:50 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [blindkid] Check out these 2 Seedlings auction items!
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Seedlings Braille Books for Children is holding an online auction to raise $10,000 for 1,000 braille books! You may find these two auction items of particular interest:

Official U.S. Paralympic Team Shirt, Cup & Pin: https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/item.action?id=269383059
Collection of 5 White Cane Day Celebration T-shirts (one for every day of the week!): 
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/item.action?id=268810471There are more than 180 items total! See them all at: https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/browse.action?auctionId=264912671 

Karen S. SmithCommunity Outreach Manager
Seedlings Braille Books for ChildrenWin great prizes in our ONLINE AUCTION Nov. 1-14! 
www.biddingforgood.com/braillebooks734-427-8552 x 301www.seedlings.orgFollow us on Facebook and Twitter (@SeedlingsBrlBks)!
"Placing a book in a child's hands is like planting a seed." 

   

   

   

From dandrews at visi.com  Mon Nov  7 20:15:17 2016
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:15:17 -0600
Subject: [blindkid] FW: eBrailler
Message-ID: <auto-000070073858@mailfront1.g2host.com>


>I have been asked to circulate this.  This offer is for any NFB 
>parent of a blind kid. It is an amazing machine, and this is a super 
>deal, if you are in the market ... and David Pillischer is a nice guy!


David Andrews



>-----Original Message-----
>From: david at ebrailler.com [mailto:david at ebrailler.com]
>Sent: Friday, November 04, 2016 1:54 PM
>Subject: eBrailler
>
>
>Electronic Brailler is offering NFB Parents of Blind Children the 
>Cosmo Braille Machine coupled with the Duxbury braille translation 
>application for
>$2000.00
>This offer is a savings of 1090.00 from the retail price of these 
>products if sold separately, this discount will only be for the 
>holiday season. Offer ends January 1, 2017 Cosmo is a very quiet 
>braille embosser, a stand alone Braille writer, and an input braille 
>device for the Duxbury Braille application.
>Read more about the eBrailler Cosmo at www.ebrailler.com
>
>David Pillischer
>201-665-9219
>www.ebrailler.com
>info at ebrailler.com




From kim at gulfimagesphoto.com  Mon Nov  7 20:58:18 2016
From: kim at gulfimagesphoto.com (Kim Gulf Images)
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2016 14:58:18 -0600
Subject: [blindkid] eBrailler
Message-ID: <501CDF7B-9386-429B-8A93-01530D4170D6@gulfimagesphoto.com>

> -----Original Message-----
> From: david at ebrailler.com [mailto:david at ebrailler.com]
> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2016 1:54 PM
> Subject: eBrailler
> 
> 
> Electronic Brailler is offering NFB Parents of Blind Children the Cosmo Braille Machine coupled with the Duxbury braille translation application for
> $2000.00
> This offer is a savings of 1090.00 from the retail price of these products if sold separately, this discount will only be for the holiday season. Offer ends January 1, 2017 Cosmo is a very quiet braille embosser, a stand alone Braille writer, and an input braille device for the Duxbury Braille application.
> Read more about the eBrailler Cosmo at www.ebrailler.com
> 
> David Pillischer
> 201-665-9219
> www.ebrailler.com
> info at ebrailler.com



From haley.dare at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 10 01:17:15 2016
From: haley.dare at yahoo.com (Haley Dare)
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 01:17:15 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [blindkid] Save The Date for MiPOBC Bell Academy!
References: <2047751696.1128239.1478740635629.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
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|  
|   
????????????????SAVE THE DATE!????????????????MiPOBC BELL ACADEMYJuly 23 - July 28, 2017 Don?t miss Louis Braille?s Birthday Party on Sunday Afternoon! SW Michigan Sponsored by MiPOBC For more information, please email Haley Dare at parents at nfbmi.org   |

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From Linda.Coccovizzo at MCCKC.EDU  Thu Nov 10 15:34:50 2016
From: Linda.Coccovizzo at MCCKC.EDU (Linda A.Coccovizzo)
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 15:34:50 +0000
Subject: [blindkid] BRAILLE TO GIVE AWAY
Message-ID: <BL2PR05MB22734D1F8585B57226479A5C96B80@BL2PR05MB2273.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>

Good morning all! Our office moved, and in weeding through things, I found some braille of which I have been asked to dispose. If I can, by day's end, I would like to find a good home for it. If you know a good place to forward this email, please do so. None of this is UEB, but I have an adversion to tossing out good braille. Drives my husband, and now my boss, nuts! maybe someone has a use for it?:

Braille in brief, and Teachers Guide; M. Krebs
Chart of Braille and Contractions
6 copies of Just Enough to Know Better

I have one box, so it's all going to the same place.
Going once, going twice...

Linda C.


From Linda.Coccovizzo at MCCKC.EDU  Thu Nov 10 16:25:18 2016
From: Linda.Coccovizzo at MCCKC.EDU (Linda A.Coccovizzo)
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:25:18 +0000
Subject: [blindkid] Braille Gone!
Message-ID: <BL2PR05MB227384A03EEA6A4D8F127FA996B80@BL2PR05MB2273.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>

Yay!!!!


From owinm at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 10 16:45:25 2016
From: owinm at yahoo.com (Heritage Title Company)
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:45:25 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [blindkid] BRAILLE TO GIVE AWAY
In-Reply-To: <BL2PR05MB22734D1F8585B57226479A5C96B80@BL2PR05MB2273.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
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 blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; }  Hi,I'll take it if it has not been claimed yet.Merry-Noel


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad


On Thursday, November 10, 2016, 9:34 AM, Linda A.Coccovizzo via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Good morning all! Our office moved, and in weeding through things, I found some braille of which I have been asked to dispose. If I can, by day's end, I would like to find a good home for it. If you know a good place to forward this email, please do so. None of this is UEB, but I have an adversion to tossing out good braille. Drives my husband, and now my boss, nuts! maybe someone has a use for it?:

Braille in brief, and Teachers Guide; M. Krebs
Chart of Braille and Contractions
6 copies of Just Enough to Know Better

I have one box, so it's all going to the same place.
Going once, going twice...

Linda C.
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From dandrews at visi.com  Fri Nov 11 21:58:55 2016
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 15:58:55 -0600
Subject: [blindkid] Fwd: RE: Help a blind exchange student
Message-ID: <auto-000070424139@mailfront1.g2host.com>


>
>I work for a nonprofit organization that designs educational 
>exchange programs for international students. These students learn 
>about American culture and values firsthand by living with an 
>American host family and attending an American high school for a 
>year. We place these students in communities throughout the U.S.
>
>We have a student arriving in late January named Effy from Malaysia 
>who is visually impaired. She wants to be a clinical psychologist 
>and enjoys a wide range of activities including debate, foreign 
>films, singing, acting, track and field, swimming, and camping. Her 
>exchange program, the YES Program, is sponsored by the U.S. 
>Department of State, which means Effy underwent a rigorous screening 
>and application process-the acceptance rate for the program is only 
>3% out of tens of thousands of applicants.
>
>We are hoping to spread information about Effy to people who may be 
>interested in hosting her to give her the full American experience! 
>If you feel this is something that may interest your group, I would 
>be pleased to speak with you further and provide additional 
>information about this student.
>
>Best,
>Amanda Morgan
>American Councils for International Education
>Phone: 202-833-7522
>amorgan at americancouncils.org




From michmoore2 at aol.com  Mon Nov 14 12:48:50 2016
From: michmoore2 at aol.com (Michelle Moore)
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2016 07:48:50 -0500
Subject: [blindkid] Fwd: RE: Help a blind exchange student
In-Reply-To: <auto-000070424139@mailfront1.g2host.com>
References: <auto-000070424139@mailfront1.g2host.com>
Message-ID: <15862e209eb-a84-2f46@webstg-m04.mail.aol.com>

I live in Fayetteville, NC, and would love to give Effy the opportunity to stay and get an education in my home. 


Please contact me if I can help. I have a 22 year old Blind son that attended Methodist University, which happens to have an expanding Medical facility and I have another son attending UNCP Pembroke. I would love to hear more about Effy and what I can do to help!!!




Sincerely,


Michelle Moore



-----Original Message-----
From: David Andrews via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
To: david.andrews <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
Cc: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
Sent: Fri, Nov 11, 2016 5:05 pm
Subject: [blindkid] Fwd: RE: Help a blind exchange student


>
>I work for a nonprofit organization that designs educational 
>exchange programs for international students. These students learn 
>about American culture and values firsthand by living with an 
>American host family and attending an American high school for a 
>year. We place these students in communities throughout the U.S.
>
>We have a student arriving in late January named Effy from Malaysia 
>who is visually impaired. She wants to be a clinical psychologist 
>and enjoys a wide range of activities including debate, foreign 
>films, singing, acting, track and field, swimming, and camping. Her 
>exchange program, the YES Program, is sponsored by the U.S. 
>Department of State, which means Effy underwent a rigorous screening 
>and application process-the acceptance rate for the program is only 
>3% out of tens of thousands of applicants.
>
>We are hoping to spread information about Effy to people who may be 
>interested in hosting her to give her the full American experience! 
>If you feel this is something that may interest your group, I would 
>be pleased to speak with you further and provide additional 
>information about this student.
>
>Best,
>Amanda Morgan
>American Councils for International Education
>Phone: 202-833-7522
>amorgan at americancouncils.org


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From haley.dare at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 15 21:50:21 2016
From: haley.dare at yahoo.com (Haley Dare)
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:50:21 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [blindkid] MiPhone Monthly Conference Call for Michigan Families
References: <1770464026.716425.1479246621369.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1770464026.716425.1479246621369@mail.yahoo.com>

 MiPOBC is looking for your input into starting a new monthly conference call that will teach, inform, and promote items/events/products that would specifically interest Michigan families. If you are a parent who has an idea for something you would like to know more about; or you are a professional/provider of services or programs that benefits our blind/VI children; or your kids are interested in chatting with old and new friends; please send me an email at parents at nfbmi.org. We are hoping to have our first "MiPhone" conference call at the beginning of 2017!

From Vyingling at nfb.org  Fri Nov 18 21:33:11 2016
From: Vyingling at nfb.org (Yingling, Valerie)
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:33:11 +0000
Subject: [blindkid] Connections Academy
Message-ID: <SN2PR17MB0766FD73F1786CD4BEBB7DA6A7B00@SN2PR17MB0766.namprd17.prod.outlook.com>

Has your child attended the online Connections Academy<http://www.connectionsacademy.com/>? If so, the NFB wants to know about his or her experience, particularly regarding coursework accessibility. Please email Valerie Yingling at vyingling at nfb.org<mailto:vyingling at nfb.org> to share your child's experience.

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From amspencer at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 21 19:48:58 2016
From: amspencer at yahoo.com (Alison Stephens)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 19:48:58 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?
References: <739368356.1334779.1479757738105.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <739368356.1334779.1479757738105@mail.yahoo.com>

Our family is considering adopting a pet dog (not guide dog).? My 7 year old son is totally blind.? I also have two sighted tween boys.
I would rather get a small-medium dog, but one rescue group says that a small dog could be injured if my son accidentally steps on or sits on the dog.
Does anyone have insights into sizes of dogs?
Thanks,Alison



From dburke at cocenter.org  Mon Nov 21 20:09:28 2016
From: dburke at cocenter.org (Dan Burke)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 20:09:28 +0000
Subject: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?
In-Reply-To: <739368356.1334779.1479757738105@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <739368356.1334779.1479757738105.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<739368356.1334779.1479757738105@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <DM5PR17MB1179A0308FF540766B70008DA6B50@DM5PR17MB1179.namprd17.prod.outlook.com>

As a blind adult, I have to tell you that that statement from a rescue group is just discrimination.  That, however, is not the word that immediately leaped to my lips, and should not be printed here.

Dogs and cats of any size quickly learn to get out of the way or, as their current desire dictates, to get in the way just enough to get the attention they want.  There is no size of animal that is not appropriate on account of blindness.

Best,

Dan Burke
Public Relations Specialist

Colorado Denter for the Blind 
2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120

303.778.1130, x213

www.cocenter.org


-----Original Message-----
From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alison Stephens via blindkid
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 12:49 PM
To: blindkid at nfbnet.org
Cc: Alison Stephens <amspencer at yahoo.com>
Subject: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?

Our family is considering adopting a pet dog (not guide dog).? My 7 year old son is totally blind.? I also have two sighted tween boys.
I would rather get a small-medium dog, but one rescue group says that a small dog could be injured if my son accidentally steps on or sits on the dog.
Does anyone have insights into sizes of dogs?
Thanks,Alison

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From dani.baisden at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 20:17:28 2016
From: dani.baisden at gmail.com (Dani Baisden)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:17:28 -0600
Subject: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?
In-Reply-To: <CAFi=zHLSxeqCNNLk-m9GYkRNtdrD+KjOOY2VgUBfPAC=_B5Utw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <739368356.1334779.1479757738105.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<739368356.1334779.1479757738105@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAFi=zH+ojTQ_ki_gU+wxmL83x=J92PwJhicEm+TQ1mH9KTBQVw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAFi=zHLSxeqCNNLk-m9GYkRNtdrD+KjOOY2VgUBfPAC=_B5Utw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAFi=zHKivJydHamYth+UOa3WqrTw=+pY4yPSsdtaapaq8vCLjQ@mail.gmail.com>

My daughter is totally blind and very energetic. We have 2 dogs. Our older
dog is 5 years old and 17 lbs. The puppy is 5 months old and 6 lbs. My
daughter has never stepped on or sat on the puppy. He learned very quickly
to get out of the way when she is dancing. Both dogs seem really tuned in
to the fact that she is blind and the puppy will actually put his toy in
her hand when he wants to play.

I think any size dog would be fine.

-Dani

On Nov 21, 2016 1:53 PM, "Alison Stephens via blindkid" <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

Our family is considering adopting a pet dog (not guide dog).  My 7 year
old son is totally blind.  I also have two sighted tween boys.
I would rather get a small-medium dog, but one rescue group says that a
small dog could be injured if my son accidentally steps on or sits on the
dog.
Does anyone have insights into sizes of dogs?
Thanks,Alison

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From babettemuldowney at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 20:22:15 2016
From: babettemuldowney at gmail.com (Babette Muldowney)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:22:15 -0500
Subject: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?
In-Reply-To: <739368356.1334779.1479757738105@mail.yahoo.com>
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Hi Alison,

As a professional dog trainer, I have a lot of experience in this area.  I
can tell you that it is not just the size but you want to consider the
activity level, age, grooming needs etc. etc. that need to be taken into
consideration as well.

There is a great book available on amazon that was written for moms whose
children have finally convinced her to get them a dog. It is called Woman's
Best Friend:Choosing and Training the Dog That is Right For You by Babette
Haggerty.   This is the only book out there that will tell you the truth
about different breeds. You can also easily rescue a purebred dog as well
which is nice because then you know what you are getting temperament wise.

Dan Burke is correct, dogs do learn to get out of our way.

If you would like us to help you more gratis, please give us a call at our
training center at 201-444-9893 or you can access our site at
HaggertyDog.com

Best wishes,
Babette Muldowney


On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 2:48 PM, Alison Stephens via blindkid <
blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Our family is considering adopting a pet dog (not guide dog).  My 7 year
> old son is totally blind.  I also have two sighted tween boys.
> I would rather get a small-medium dog, but one rescue group says that a
> small dog could be injured if my son accidentally steps on or sits on the
> dog.
> Does anyone have insights into sizes of dogs?
> Thanks,Alison
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From draehooks at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 21 20:24:24 2016
From: draehooks at yahoo.com (Darcirae Hooks)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:24:24 -0500
Subject: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?
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I work with a rescue here in Ohio. That would not be a deciding factor. A dog of any size will quickly learn the kids. You can train the dog to lay on its bed or the couch so it's not on the floor to be tripped on. Your son could call for the dog to come so he knows where he is at. 

With that being said, my completely blind son has always had a dog. Currently we have 3 Great Danes and he is currently in the process of getting his own guide dog. He is 13 now! Dogs are a boy's best friend for a very good reason! 

Darci Hooks
616-901-5307

> On Nov 21, 2016, at 3:09 PM, Dan Burke via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> As a blind adult, I have to tell you that that statement from a rescue group is just discrimination.  That, however, is not the word that immediately leaped to my lips, and should not be printed here.
> 
> Dogs and cats of any size quickly learn to get out of the way or, as their current desire dictates, to get in the way just enough to get the attention they want.  There is no size of animal that is not appropriate on account of blindness.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Dan Burke
> Public Relations Specialist
> 
> Colorado Denter for the Blind 
> 2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
> Littleton, CO 80120
> 
> 303.778.1130, x213
> 
> www.cocenter.org
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alison Stephens via blindkid
> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 12:49 PM
> To: blindkid at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alison Stephens <amspencer at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?
> 
> Our family is considering adopting a pet dog (not guide dog).  My 7 year old son is totally blind.  I also have two sighted tween boys.
> I would rather get a small-medium dog, but one rescue group says that a small dog could be injured if my son accidentally steps on or sits on the dog.
> Does anyone have insights into sizes of dogs?
> Thanks,Alison
> 
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From libbyhouston4 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 21 23:52:08 2016
From: libbyhouston4 at gmail.com (Libby)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:52:08 -0600
Subject: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?
Message-ID: <sjcq4v42q5dhjnl1vui1xtr8.1479772327486@email.android.com>


    
We have a goldendoodle and they come in three sizes. ?I have to say his breed is so sweet, gentle, smart, kind, and clean. ?I never allowed previous dogs on our couch and bed but he doesn't shedd. ?The ideal bread for a companion and guide. ?Ours is 80lb and still gets stepped on by my son who has some remaining sight. ?Size should only matter in your personal taste. ?


Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S?4, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message --------
From: Darcirae Hooks via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> 
Date: 11/21/2016  2:24 PM  (GMT-06:00) 
To: "Blind Kid Mailing List,	(for parents of blind children)" <blindkid at nfbnet.org> 
Cc: Darcirae Hooks <draehooks at yahoo.com> 
Subject: Re: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt? 

I work with a rescue here in Ohio. That would not be a deciding factor. A dog of any size will quickly learn the kids. You can train the dog to lay on its bed or the couch so it's not on the floor to be tripped on. Your son could call for the dog to come so he knows where he is at. 

With that being said, my completely blind son has always had a dog. Currently we have 3 Great Danes and he is currently in the process of getting his own guide dog. He is 13 now! Dogs are a boy's best friend for a very good reason! 

Darci Hooks
616-901-5307

> On Nov 21, 2016, at 3:09 PM, Dan Burke via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> As a blind adult, I have to tell you that that statement from a rescue group is just discrimination.? That, however, is not the word that immediately leaped to my lips, and should not be printed here.
> 
> Dogs and cats of any size quickly learn to get out of the way or, as their current desire dictates, to get in the way just enough to get the attention they want.? There is no size of animal that is not appropriate on account of blindness.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Dan Burke
> Public Relations Specialist
> 
> Colorado Denter for the Blind 
> 2233 W. Shepperd Ave.
> Littleton, CO 80120
> 
> 303.778.1130, x213
> 
> www.cocenter.org
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alison Stephens via blindkid
> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 12:49 PM
> To: blindkid at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alison Stephens <amspencer at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?
> 
> Our family is considering adopting a pet dog (not guide dog).? My 7 year old son is totally blind.? I also have two sighted tween boys.
> I would rather get a small-medium dog, but one rescue group says that a small dog could be injured if my son accidentally steps on or sits on the dog.
> Does anyone have insights into sizes of dogs?
> Thanks,Alison
> 
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From hollym12 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 22 00:18:07 2016
From: hollym12 at gmail.com (Holly Miller)
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 19:18:07 -0500
Subject: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?
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It's not so much size that matters but personality. 
Granted, a tea cup yorkie might not be advisable but if a tea cup yorkie was your dream dog, well, there's almost always a way to make it work if you are willing to put in the work!

So, how to figure it out? take a step back and take blindness out of the picture. Think about what kind of dog would be a good fit for your family when it comes to each of your personalities & your schedule.  

Do you want a big squishy lab to play ball with?  Labs & Goldens are awesome family dogs. Trade off is they are big, boisterous and hairy. 

Greyhounds are awesome big dogs for "indoor" folks. Extremely low maintenance when it comes to grooming, don't need a lot of exercise. Almost cat like. Can be a little boring if you are looking for the old yeller type. 

Shih tzus are small but sturdy. Generally well behaved, not as neurotic as some small breeds. They shed very very little but high maintenance when it comes to grooming. 

And so on...  this doesn't even touch on mutts & mixes lol!  

When you talk to adoption groups, I wouldn't mention you have a blind child.  It's not important. Tell them the ages of the kids, what your day to day routine is like, all things like that. 

Holly









> On Nov 21, 2016, at 2:48 PM, Alison Stephens via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Our family is considering adopting a pet dog (not guide dog).  My 7 year old son is totally blind.  I also have two sighted tween boys.
> I would rather get a small-medium dog, but one rescue group says that a small dog could be injured if my son accidentally steps on or sits on the dog.
> Does anyone have insights into sizes of dogs?
> Thanks,Alison
> 
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From Kim.Wylie at amgreetings.com  Tue Nov 22 13:08:32 2016
From: Kim.Wylie at amgreetings.com (KW Kim Wylie (2795))
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2016 13:08:32 +0000
Subject: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?
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I agree with Holly. When we got our rescue dog I knew a couple of things: 1 - I didn't want a puppy; 2 - I didn't want a small dog and have always loved lab mixes; 3 - due to my love of labs I wanted to ask extra questions about temperament of the dog we would get.

My reason #3 led me to a 2-3 year old dog that was a rescue but living in a foster home with other dogs. My son who happens to be blind had just turned 4 and had some self-stim habits that we were working on.  One of those was jumping and spinning - I didn't want a dog who would get wound up and start jumping with/on my son thinking he was playing. And while I knew we could teach a dog that, we honestly didn't have time to spend teaching manners, etc with our schedules. By working with the rescue organization, we found the perfect dog for us. He's a bigger dog which I like, is great with kids and is laid back.

Kim

-----Original Message-----
From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Holly Miller via blindkid
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 7:18 PM
To: Alison Stephens; Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)
Cc: Holly Miller
Subject: Re: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?

It's not so much size that matters but personality. 
Granted, a tea cup yorkie might not be advisable but if a tea cup yorkie was your dream dog, well, there's almost always a way to make it work if you are willing to put in the work!

So, how to figure it out? take a step back and take blindness out of the picture. Think about what kind of dog would be a good fit for your family when it comes to each of your personalities & your schedule.  

Do you want a big squishy lab to play ball with?  Labs & Goldens are awesome family dogs. Trade off is they are big, boisterous and hairy. 

Greyhounds are awesome big dogs for "indoor" folks. Extremely low maintenance when it comes to grooming, don't need a lot of exercise. Almost cat like. Can be a little boring if you are looking for the old yeller type. 

Shih tzus are small but sturdy. Generally well behaved, not as neurotic as some small breeds. They shed very very little but high maintenance when it comes to grooming. 

And so on...  this doesn't even touch on mutts & mixes lol!  

When you talk to adoption groups, I wouldn't mention you have a blind child.  It's not important. Tell them the ages of the kids, what your day to day routine is like, all things like that. 

Holly









> On Nov 21, 2016, at 2:48 PM, Alison Stephens via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Our family is considering adopting a pet dog (not guide dog).  My 7 year old son is totally blind.  I also have two sighted tween boys.
> I would rather get a small-medium dog, but one rescue group says that a small dog could be injured if my son accidentally steps on or sits on the dog.
> Does anyone have insights into sizes of dogs?
> Thanks,Alison
> 
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From dkent5817 at att.net  Tue Nov 22 17:15:47 2016
From: dkent5817 at att.net (Deborah Kent Stein)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2016 11:15:47 -0600
Subject: [blindkid] Articles for Future Reflections?
Message-ID: <009b01d244e4$1135b390$33a11ab0$@att.net>

 

I'm beginning to plan the winter 2017 issue of Future Reflections, and I am
seeking articles about any aspect of parenting or teaching blind children,
from birth through the teen years and beyond. Personal stories , how-to
articles, adventures in advocacy, and dealing with public misconceptions are
just a few suggestions to get you thinking. Articles by parents or teachers
of blind children with additional exceptionalities are highly welcome. If
you have never written for publication before, this is a great opportunity.
Don't worry about submitting a piece that is polished and professional.
Write what you want to say, and we'll take it from there. 

 

If you have ideas or questions, please contact me off list. I look forward
to hearing from you.

 

Debbie Stein

Future Reflections

Dkent5817 at att.net <mailto:Dkent5817 at att.net> 

  



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From dkent5817 at att.net  Tue Nov 22 19:58:09 2016
From: dkent5817 at att.net (Deborah Kent Stein)
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2016 13:58:09 -0600
Subject: [blindkid] Great Lakes Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest
Message-ID: <00a401d244fa$c05e3d40$411ab7c0$@att.net>

 

The NFB affiliates of the eight states in the Great Lakes region ? Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York ? have joined forces to create the first ever Great Lakes Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest! Students in grades K-12 keep track of the Braille pages they read between December 1 and January 20 and submit a reading log at the close of the contest reading period. The three students in each grade category who read the most pages will receive cash prizes, and each student who enters the contest will receive a packet of complimentary gifts. The taste of competition is a great way to encourage kids to read.

 

Attached is the Great Lakes BRAL Contest flyer  and a file with the contest rules. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

 

Debbie Stein

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From lydia.a.schuck at wmich.edu  Wed Nov 23 14:40:41 2016
From: lydia.a.schuck at wmich.edu (Lydia Schuck)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:40:41 +0000
Subject: [blindkid] ***POSSIBLE SPAM*** Articles for Future Reflections?
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Hi Debbie,

I'd be interested in writing again.

I know we don't dwell on grief in the NFB, but there is this repeating sorrow among parents of kids with several disabilities as they watch their kids' friends as well as their other children move on in life, accomplishing significant milestones.  I could reflect on that in light of our motto, live the life you want.

Or, I could write something more nuts and bolts about how we started a social group for girls.  Or, I could write about helping our daughter start a very small business.

Are any of those something you want?  I think the chronic sorrow is important and really needs to be talked about more openly, especially within the NFB POBC family of families.

I work at Hadley Institute now, designing curriculum, remotely from my home in Michigan.  It feels really good to be out of the university setting and making real curriculum for real people!

Sincerely, Lydia Schuck

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Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 12:15:47 PM
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I'm beginning to plan the winter 2017 issue of Future Reflections, and I am
seeking articles about any aspect of parenting or teaching blind children,
from birth through the teen years and beyond. Personal stories , how-to
articles, adventures in advocacy, and dealing with public misconceptions are
just a few suggestions to get you thinking. Articles by parents or teachers
of blind children with additional exceptionalities are highly welcome. If
you have never written for publication before, this is a great opportunity.
Don't worry about submitting a piece that is polished and professional.
Write what you want to say, and we'll take it from there.



If you have ideas or questions, please contact me off list. I look forward
to hearing from you.



Debbie Stein

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From Meng at sccompanies.com  Wed Nov 23 14:44:56 2016
From: Meng at sccompanies.com (Meng, Debi)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:44:56 +0000
Subject: [blindkid] ***POSSIBLE SPAM*** Articles for Future Reflections?
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I for one would love to hear more about dealing with chronic sorrow.      I am constantly reminded of how our lives have been affected by our kiddo with multiple disabilities compounded by his blindness.

Thanks,

Debi Meng
President, Wisconsin Parents of Blind Children


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Hi Debbie,

I'd be interested in writing again.

I know we don't dwell on grief in the NFB, but there is this repeating sorrow among parents of kids with several disabilities as they watch their kids' friends as well as their other children move on in life, accomplishing significant milestones.  I could reflect on that in light of our motto, live the life you want.

Or, I could write something more nuts and bolts about how we started a social group for girls.  Or, I could write about helping our daughter start a very small business.

Are any of those something you want?  I think the chronic sorrow is important and really needs to be talked about more openly, especially within the NFB POBC family of families.

I work at Hadley Institute now, designing curriculum, remotely from my home in Michigan.  It feels really good to be out of the university setting and making real curriculum for real people!

Sincerely, Lydia Schuck

________________________________
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I'm beginning to plan the winter 2017 issue of Future Reflections, and I am seeking articles about any aspect of parenting or teaching blind children, from birth through the teen years and beyond. Personal stories , how-to articles, adventures in advocacy, and dealing with public misconceptions are just a few suggestions to get you thinking. Articles by parents or teachers of blind children with additional exceptionalities are highly welcome. If you have never written for publication before, this is a great opportunity.
Don't worry about submitting a piece that is polished and professional.
Write what you want to say, and we'll take it from there.



If you have ideas or questions, please contact me off list. I look forward to hearing from you.



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From dkent5817 at att.net  Wed Nov 23 15:50:01 2016
From: dkent5817 at att.net (Deborah Kent Stein)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 09:50:01 -0600
Subject: [blindkid] Articles for Future Reflections?
Message-ID: <012701d245a1$408c3f70$c1a4be50$@att.net>



Dear Lydia,

These are all great ideas. Dealing with sorrow while at the same time
finding hope and joy is especially important. Please write to me off list
and let's think about this further.

Debbie


-----Original Message-----
From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lydia
Schuck via blindkid
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 8:41 AM
To: Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)
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Cc: Lydia Schuck <lydia.a.schuck at wmich.edu>
Subject: Re: [blindkid] ***POSSIBLE SPAM*** Articles for Future Reflections?

Hi Debbie,

I'd be interested in writing again.

I know we don't dwell on grief in the NFB, but there is this repeating
sorrow among parents of kids with several disabilities as they watch their
kids' friends as well as their other children move on in life, accomplishing
significant milestones.  I could reflect on that in light of our motto, live
the life you want.

Or, I could write something more nuts and bolts about how we started a
social group for girls.  Or, I could write about helping our daughter start
a very small business.

Are any of those something you want?  I think the chronic sorrow is
important and really needs to be talked about more openly, especially within
the NFB POBC family of families.

I work at Hadley Institute now, designing curriculum, remotely from my home
in Michigan.  It feels really good to be out of the university setting and
making real curriculum for real people!

Sincerely, Lydia Schuck

________________________________
From: blindkid <blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Deborah Kent Stein
via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 12:15:47 PM
To: 'Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)'
Cc: Deborah Kent Stein
Subject: ***POSSIBLE SPAM***[blindkid] Articles for Future Reflections?



I'm beginning to plan the winter 2017 issue of Future Reflections, and I am
seeking articles about any aspect of parenting or teaching blind children,
from birth through the teen years and beyond. Personal stories , how-to
articles, adventures in advocacy, and dealing with public misconceptions are
just a few suggestions to get you thinking. Articles by parents or teachers
of blind children with additional exceptionalities are highly welcome. If
you have never written for publication before, this is a great opportunity.
Don't worry about submitting a piece that is polished and professional.
Write what you want to say, and we'll take it from there.



If you have ideas or questions, please contact me off list. I look forward
to hearing from you.



Debbie Stein

Future Reflections

Dkent5817 at att.net <mailto:Dkent5817 at att.net>





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From lydia.a.schuck at wmich.edu  Wed Nov 23 19:49:16 2016
From: lydia.a.schuck at wmich.edu (Lydia Schuck)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 19:49:16 +0000
Subject: [blindkid] ***POSSIBLE SPAM***Re: Articles for Future
 Reflections?
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Hi Debbie, so sorry I posted that to the list.  I didn't mean to, but that happens sometimes with me when I get list posts!

Lydia

________________________________
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Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 10:50:01 AM
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Dear Lydia,

These are all great ideas. Dealing with sorrow while at the same time
finding hope and joy is especially important. Please write to me off list
and let's think about this further.

Debbie


-----Original Message-----
From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lydia
Schuck via blindkid
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 8:41 AM
To: Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)
<blindkid at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Lydia Schuck <lydia.a.schuck at wmich.edu>
Subject: Re: [blindkid] ***POSSIBLE SPAM*** Articles for Future Reflections?

Hi Debbie,

I'd be interested in writing again.

I know we don't dwell on grief in the NFB, but there is this repeating
sorrow among parents of kids with several disabilities as they watch their
kids' friends as well as their other children move on in life, accomplishing
significant milestones.  I could reflect on that in light of our motto, live
the life you want.

Or, I could write something more nuts and bolts about how we started a
social group for girls.  Or, I could write about helping our daughter start
a very small business.

Are any of those something you want?  I think the chronic sorrow is
important and really needs to be talked about more openly, especially within
the NFB POBC family of families.

I work at Hadley Institute now, designing curriculum, remotely from my home
in Michigan.  It feels really good to be out of the university setting and
making real curriculum for real people!

Sincerely, Lydia Schuck

________________________________
From: blindkid <blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Deborah Kent Stein
via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 12:15:47 PM
To: 'Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)'
Cc: Deborah Kent Stein
Subject: ***POSSIBLE SPAM***[blindkid] Articles for Future Reflections?



I'm beginning to plan the winter 2017 issue of Future Reflections, and I am
seeking articles about any aspect of parenting or teaching blind children,
from birth through the teen years and beyond. Personal stories , how-to
articles, adventures in advocacy, and dealing with public misconceptions are
just a few suggestions to get you thinking. Articles by parents or teachers
of blind children with additional exceptionalities are highly welcome. If
you have never written for publication before, this is a great opportunity.
Don't worry about submitting a piece that is polished and professional.
Write what you want to say, and we'll take it from there.



If you have ideas or questions, please contact me off list. I look forward
to hearing from you.



Debbie Stein

Future Reflections

Dkent5817 at att.net <mailto:Dkent5817 at att.net>





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From thunderwalker321 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 24 02:11:37 2016
From: thunderwalker321 at gmail.com (Jody ianuzzi)
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 21:11:37 -0500
Subject: [blindkid] pet dog: what size to adopt?
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I would also like to comment that the person at the rescue center probably knows nothing about blindness and is speaking out of assumptions. 



Jody

New phone number
603 757-9933

thunderwalker321 at gmail.com 

50 Years of Star Trek!
Live Long and Prosper!

> On Nov 21, 2016, at 3:22 PM, Babette Muldowney via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Alison,
> 
> As a professional dog trainer, I have a lot of experience in this area.  I
> can tell you that it is not just the size but you want to consider the
> activity level, age, grooming needs etc. etc. that need to be taken into
> consideration as well.
> 
> There is a great book available on amazon that was written for moms whose
> children have finally convinced her to get them a dog. It is called Woman's
> Best Friend:Choosing and Training the Dog That is Right For You by Babette
> Haggerty.   This is the only book out there that will tell you the truth
> about different breeds. You can also easily rescue a purebred dog as well
> which is nice because then you know what you are getting temperament wise.
> 
> Dan Burke is correct, dogs do learn to get out of our way.
> 
> If you would like us to help you more gratis, please give us a call at our
> training center at 201-444-9893 or you can access our site at
> HaggertyDog.com
> 
> Best wishes,
> Babette Muldowney
> 
> 
> On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 2:48 PM, Alison Stephens via blindkid <
> blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>> Our family is considering adopting a pet dog (not guide dog).  My 7 year
>> old son is totally blind.  I also have two sighted tween boys.
>> I would rather get a small-medium dog, but one rescue group says that a
>> small dog could be injured if my son accidentally steps on or sits on the
>> dog.
>> Does anyone have insights into sizes of dogs?
>> Thanks,Alison
>> 
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