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From: Brian.Lewis@f603.n151.z1.fidonet.org (Brian Lewis)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: getting help
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Date: 25 Jun 91 15:42:47 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

I am one who usually accepts help when it's offered.  I figure that if I
do, then that person will offer to help the next blind person they see as
well.  But, it's important that if a blind person accepts help when they
really don't need it, they should be careful that the person doesn't help
them the wrong way.  Case in point:  One day I was walking down the
street when I came to a crossing.  Someone offered to help me, and I
accepted.  It was a busy intersection,and what happened was that he
helped me across the wrong street because I wasn't paying attention.  I
eventually righted myself, but it took me a few minutes.  I guess what
I'd say about the whole thing is that it's a good idea to accept help
even when you don't necessarily need it.  The next blind person who comes
along may really need it, and if a person really wishes to help, then why
not go ahead and let themfeel good.  --Brian
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