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From: Greg.Mason@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Greg Mason)
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Subject: Re: BLINDNESS AND THE BLINDFOLD
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Date: 13 Nov 90 17:54:43 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hello everyone,

Blindness and the blindfold is a very interesting topic for
discussion.  First of all, most people that are considered blind
have some vission.  Only about three per cent of the blind are
totally blind.  I have a little vission and I think every little
bit helps.  I don't think that people with some vission function
beter than those with no vission.  I know a lot of totally blind
people that function beter that partcially sighted people.  I think
it is a matter of experiences and training.  I know a lot of blind
people that have been sheltered all their lives and they seem to be
very limited socially as well as independence in daily living.  I
think that blindness is only an inconvenience.  It makes life a
little more dificult but we can do almost anything we wany
especially now days with the technology and availability of
technology in the work place.  I am a normal person with interest
and desires like others.  My blindness does not keep me from
enjoying a normal life.

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