[Tn-talk] Support Designing Blind

[Peter Donahue]

Hello Heather and listers,

    We'll do it! It's just too bad that this guy wasn't invited to assist
the Extreme Home Makeover Program when they designed and constructed the
homes for the blind people they featured on two programs. Both programs fell
far short of what we would have liked to have seen in a program dealing with
blindness and the blind. And speaking of blind home builders and designers
those who attended this year's national convention had the chance to hear
from a blind carpenter on Thursday morning during general sessions. No less
than Dr. Maurer in his October Presidential Release expressed his
disapproval of the most recent Extreme Home Makeover Program despite our New
Jersey Affiliate's assistance. They lost a wonderful opportunity to not only
construct a new home for that family, but to showcase the work of blind home
designers and builders.

Peter Donahue


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Heather Field" <president at nfbmidtn.org>
To: <tn-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 1:49 PM
Subject: [Tn-talk] Support Designing Blind


I have not seen the show discussed below. However, it does sound worth
supporting as it promotes a positive belief in the abilities of blind
people and presents one such blind person working in an area in which
the sighted would generally not consider it possible for a blind
person to work.
Therefore, I am passing this on for your consideration.
I hope you will take action as suggested below.

Regards,

Heather Field

Support Eric B. and Designing Blind
>
By: Carl Augusto
>
> Back in August, I wrote about Designing Blind, a  new show featuring
> renowned
> blind interior designer, Eric Brun-Sanglard. Eric  B., who is known
> for
> his
> breathtaking renovations of prime properties in Los  Angeles, has
> spent
> the
> season on A&E bringing his interior designs to  families across the
> country.
> What I love about Designing Blind is that  viewers can see that
> losing
> your
> vision doesn't mean giving up the career you  love. Eric B. is a
> talented
> designer,
> and an excellent role model for all of us  with vision loss.
>
> Now, Eric B. and Designing Blind need our help and  support. Though
> the
> show
> has received positive press and great ratings, there  hasn't been
> much
> promotion of the Sunday at 3 pm air time. Consequently,  Designing
> Blind
> has yet to
> be renewed for a second season. I think anyone who  has seen the
> show
> would
> agree that it would be a great loss to our community if  this show
> is
> cancelled.
>
> In an effort to keep this valuable show on the  air, Eric B. and the
> producers at Designing Blind are asking viewers to write in  to A&E
> to
> support the
> show. I am encouraging you to take a few moments to  contact A&E.
> Let them
> know
> how you feel about the show, how important this  show is for people
> in the
> blindness and vision loss field, or any other comments  you think
> would
> help.
>
> Show your support by calling the A&E network at  212-210-1400, or by
> going
> to
> the Designing Blind website
>
> LINK:
>
> http://www.designingblind.com/
>
> and sending an e-mail  using the 'contact us' link. You can also
> register
> for the show's online  discussion board by visiting the Designing
> Blind
> website
> and clicking on  'discussions'.
>
> Posted by Carl Augusto on 10/4/2006 10:56:56  AM
>
> http://www.afb.org/blog/blog_comments.asp?TopicID=2064&FolderID=22#comme
> nts
>
>


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