Well, I disagree about the walking across the ocean part. You
know, I can walk on water, as god, after all. LOL JK. Speaking
of blind folding your peers, Alexis, didn't you say your school
did a blind folded lunch one time? Now that's something I wish I
could introduce to my school!
----- Original Message -----
From: Nick Cocchiarella <tubaco...@gmail.com
To: blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Date sent: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:22:20 -0600
Subject: [BTT] blindfolded people
Just as it is with everything else, it is only as possible or as
impossible as you make it. Ok, walking across the Pacific Ocean
without once sinking past your knees is impossible, I'd agree
with that. But hey, what are boats for? ROFL. Anyway, I don't
think it would be impossible for anybody to navigate around a
place blind, it's all in how they perceive it and how willing
they are to do such a thing.
----- Original Message -----
From: Holly <holly....@hotmail.co.uk
To: <blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Date sent: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:04:48 +0000
Subject: Re: [BTT] blind schools versus normal schools
People at school are always like "oh it's so amazing how you do
stuff". I
appreciate what they're saying, because for them it must seem
like that, and
in a way they are complimenting me, because i'm obviously
changing their
views of a blind person in a hopefully positive way. It does
show
how much
they rely on their vision. It would be interesting to blindfold
a
whole room
of say 50 sighted people and see what they did. I think at first
it would be
total chaos, but they would actualy find ways to navigate and all
that.
Maybe it would give them more insight. Obviously they could
never
understand, because I'm guessing most of us have been like me
visually
impaired our whole lives, but it would show them how actualy even
difficult
tasks aren't impossible.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nick Cocchiarella" <tubaco...@gmail.com
To: <blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 12:16 AM
Subject: Re: [BTT] blind schools versus normal schools
A lot? Like half of the people I know would probably be lost,
they depend
on their sight for everything they do. I can tell by the amount
of people
gawping at me like I don't know how to do things.
----- Original Message -----
From: Rachel <rachelelizwas...@gmail.com
To: blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Date sent: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:08:00 -0600
Subject: Re: [BTT] blind schools versus normal schools
That's sad, but I'm happy that your friend finally coped. I
know a lot of
people that would probably be like that if they lost their
sight, because
they depend on their sight so much.
On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 4:18 PM, Holly <holly....@hotmail.co.uk
wrote:
I think a lot of sighted people wouldn't be able to deal with
it. My
friend
lost her sight when she was 13 and coped with it really badly.
She deals
with it really well now but at the time she couldn't handle it
at all. I
felt bad for her because she's really good at dance and had
planned her
whole life around that. Now she wants to open a dance school
for
kids with
disabilities, because a lot of dance places won't teach them.
So
I think
that's a really good way she's dealing with not seeing now.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Nick Cocchiarella" <
tubaco...@gmail.com
To: <blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 10:14 PM
Subject: Re: [BTT] blind schools versus normal schools
I'd imagine some sort of cure would spring forth. And,
eventually, the
world would have to adopt. And, look at it this way, NO! MORE!
TRAFFIC!
lol
----- Original Message -----
From: Rachel <rachelelizwas...@gmail.com
To: blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Date sent: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:12:28 -0600
Subject: Re: [BTT] blind schools versus normal schools
This kind of reminds me of the book I'm reading in Science
Fiction it's
called "the day of the triffids" and it's when everyone in the
world goes
blind because of the light of a meteor only for a few people in
the world.
Anyways the people that used to be sighted are helpless kind of
like the
second group and run into things and commit suicide, because
they can't
handle being blind. It's kind of sad really, because I could
actually
imagine that happening in real life.
On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 11:09 PM, Nick Cocchiarella
<tubaco...@gmail.com
wrote:
Oh, I've seen and been exposed to both groups also. The second
one usually
has more of the blind person stereotypes or old myths that
usually go with
blind people. Such as running into absolutely everything, not
knowing in
the
slightest how to do things, and either not at a job or working
at a
computer
in their bedroom at their parents' house at age 52. Lol. There
are a lot
who
kinda fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum, like they're
independent
and all, but perhaps haven't quite found their way, which has
even
happened
among sighted peeps, or those who have a good job but perhaps
aren't very
independent and such. And anywhere in between.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lillie Pennington" <lilliepenning...@fuse.net
To: <blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Date sent: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:11:06 -0500
Subject: RE: [BTT] blind schools versus normal schools
I kind of classify blindies into two groups, the ones who are
willing to
try
to be independent and the ones who just sit on they're butts and
expect
everyone to do everything for them. I kind of feel like
teachers
and
staffages classify me or treat me sort of like the second group.
But maybe
I
notice the second group more because I'm forced to go to camps
with
younger
blindies, and they're parents haven't taught them things, or
they're an
older sibling and haven't been exposed to as much as I have, or
maybe they
have a learning disability or something.
-----Original Message-----
From: blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
[mailto:blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nick
Cocchiarella
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:47 AM
To: blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Subject: re: [BTT] blind schools versus normal schools
My parents didn't teach me nuffin. *cries*. Er, I mean, there
are
some advantages to programs for blindies and what not. I do
strongly believe in having some reaction with them, just not
having reactions with anybody but them.
----- Original Message -----
From: <she...@fuse.net
To: blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Date sent: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:10:17 -0500
Subject: [BTT] blind schools versus normal schools
I agree that it would have been cool for the first few years,
but
having never even set foot in a school for the blind until last
summer for a music camp, I don't exactly see why you would have
to attend a school like that to teach you cooking and cleaning.
I guess it depends on what your parents and family members are
willing to teach you and work with you on, and maybe I'm a
little
biased towards mainstream, and I don't discredit schools for the
blind because I do think kids from there have advantages in
technology and blindness-related subjects to an extent, but
going
off of what was said earlier, I do think there are some social
and academic advantages in the mainstream as well that might
outweigh the benefits of classes directly related how to live as
a blind person. It's all in how you think about it though.
Anyway, things and stuff.
Kaiti.
---- Holly <holly....@hotmail.co.uk> wrote:
yeah, my parents made me for a couple of years, i think because
i was
generally a pain to live with at the time. but i didn't like
it.
I didn't
really have a lot in common with most of the people. I made
some
really good
friends though, so there was definitely that positive.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nick Cocchiarella" <tubaco...@gmail.com
To: <blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 4:32 AM
Subject: [BTT] blind schools versus normal schools
Looking back, personally, I'm glad I never did do that, although
it would
have been a blast my first couple years of schooling, being
around people
that were more on my level and stuff. But I suppose when it all
comes down
to it, you can learn much more about stuff at a normal school,
more about
yourself, about advocating for yourself, and can at least
attempt to lead
a somewhat normal childhood and adolescent life. Plus, you're
around
sighted folk rather than other blindies, so you have the chance
to
interact with them. That's my view on it, anyway.
----- Original Message -----
From: Holly <holly....@hotmail.co.uk
To: <blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Date sent: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:58:45 +0000
Subject: Re: [BTT] Dead Listy!
that sounds really cool. i wish they did that kind of stuff
over
here.
you've got the choice of going to a school for the visually
impaired, or
having none of it at all.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rachel" <rachelelizwas...@gmail.com
To: <blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 7:48 PM
Subject: Re: [BTT] Dead Listy!
That's what it was like, like learning about things that will
help you
in the future like cooking or job advice ect. I feel pretty
lucky to
go to these functions, because I live in a small town and if I
still
was living in a city area like when I was younger I probably
wouldn't
have been able to go or even knew that they even existed.
On 2/21/11, Holly <holly....@hotmail.co.uk> wrote:
My friend went to this thing last summer for a few weeks where
everyone
had
a visual problem. They didn't do lessons exactly i think, but
like
practical
stuff.
I think i've got that right anyway, maybe they did some lessons
i'm not
sure.
We don't have anything like that over here. We can go on this
week in the
summer where you do rock climbing and canoeing and stuff, but
nothing
else.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rachel" <rachelelizwas...@gmail.com
To: <blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: [BTT] Dead Listy!
Well the camp that I went to was like school anyway; only
without
homework, and everyone there had a visual problem, so yeah. lol
On 2/21/11, Nick Cocchiarella <tubaco...@gmail.com> wrote:
I can't afford to miss a day in college. Classesages are much
more demanding. And, profs no likey that. lol
----- Original Message -----
From: Rachel <rachelelizwas...@gmail.com
To: blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Date sent: Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:05:23 -0600
Subject: Re: [BTT] Dead Listy!
I missed a whole week last week, and surprisingly the only
assignment
that I got was a research paper thing I have to do....blahhhh!
On 2/18/11, Lillie Pennington <lilliepenning...@fuse.net> wrote:
Exactly. I missed three days last week.
-----Original Message-----
From: blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
[mailto:blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nick
Cocchiarella
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 1:31 PM
To: blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [BTT] Dead Listy!
Homework must die. That is all. Speaking of, I'm texting, er,
I
mean emailing, in math class, lol. This stuff sucks. Anyway,
getting caught up is no fun, I agree with that wholeheartedly.
----- Original Message -----
From: Holly <holly....@hotmail.co.uk
To: <blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Date sent: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:25:33 +0000
Subject: Re: [BTT] Dead Listy!
It means that when i turn up at school, my tutor has to sign
this
bit of
paper, and so does my head of year. And in each lesson the
teacher has to
sign one part of it to say I was in the lesson, and another
part
to say i
did my homework. It's because i've missed a lot of school and
was
behind on
homework.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nick Cocchiarella" <tubaco...@gmail.com
To: <blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: [BTT] Dead Listy!
Holly, there you are! Lol. Was wondering when you'd say stuff.
Anyway,
welcome to the list and stuff. And, um, on report? What does
that mean,
exactly?
----- Original Message -----
From: Holly Scott-Gardner <holly....@hotmail.co.uk
To: <blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Date sent: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:09:28 +0000
Subject: Re: [BTT] Dead Listy!
I just got home from school to all these messages!!! school
was
such a
drain. i had no lessons this afternoon but wasn't allowed home
because i'm
on report.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nick Cocchiarella" <tubacooch@gmail.
com
To: <blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 3:24 PM
Subject: Re: [BTT] Dead Listy!
It will be 90 in February, -80 in March, and in the 100s in
April, with a
few blizzards thrown into the mix. Lol jk.
----- Original Message -----
From: Rachel <rachelelizwas...@gmail.com
To: blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Date sent: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:50:53 -0600
Subject: Re: [BTT] Dead Listy!
It just can't decided whether it wants to be hot or cold.. lol
On 2/17/11, Nick Cocchiarella <tubaco...@gmail.com> wrote:
It was in the mid 50s here yesterday, and apparently near 60
up
north. And it is supposed to snow tomorrow. Yay
Minnesota-ness!
lol
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeffrey Shockley <jawswiz...@ec.rr.com
To: blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Date sent: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:13:26 -0500
Subject: Re: [BTT] Dead Listy!
Hi
Nothing much new here just school and more school and more
school
and more school and more and more and more of that stupid
thingy
called school and, oh yeah homework too. And we had some snow
a
couple weeks ago.
Wierd, it was snowing and raining last week at this time but
now
it'll be in the 70s crazy weather, for sure.
Laters,
Jeffrey
On Feb 17, 2011, at 9:26 PM, Lillie Pennington wrote:
But I'm high 24 hours of the day. I hate school. Emilys smell
is
making it
almost impossible for me to live with her. I hate homework
too.
And, I have
keysoft 9.0. I like pie! Bye everybody!
-----Original Message-----
From: blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
[mailto:blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alexis
Garcia
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:51 PM
To: blind-teen-talk@googlegroups.com
Subject: [BTT] Dead Listy!
Hello everyone! I am a random roaring furball who is tryingg
to
bring this list back to life! You are all on drugs and are
high
about 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds of the entire day!
Lol
Anyway, hows everyone? Anything new? Anyone suffer liquid
fire
attacks? Hows prison? I mean hell? I mean school, college,
who
knows who cares. How about homework? Has anyone thrown their
computer, braillenote, or any other piece of technology out a
window? Does anyone have keysoft CE version 9.1 like the all
coolio me? Or are all you losers still on Keysoft CE version
0.0?
Lol I awate your answers! And an inbox flooded with 6989
emails!
Bye Bye Now!
* jumps out a window screaming, YOUR MOM!*
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