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Jaime Fradera
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since 2000-11-25

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Where no tyranny is tolerable

0 posted 2006-02-27 07:22 PM

Jaime Fradera
Class assignment for Feb. 28
Exploratory essay pre write

This document is as yet untitled ...

The contention being made here is that there is nothing wrong with us ...

The problems ascribed to the deaf-blind can be addressed through public education, skills training and legislative change.

I. The myth of normality

II. The prevailing view of blindness
A. Blindness equated with inability and abnormality
blind live in a world of misery and darkness (get citation"
C. Lives of blind lack esthetic dimension (get citation)
D. Blind have constellation of peculiar problems
E. Blind are infantilized and viewed as charges, wards, or pets
E. Blind can't live in world and must be toddled and protected from rigors of daily life

III Contrasting view of blindness
A. Blind lack only normal eyesight
B. Blind employ alternative techniques for tasks of daily life
C. Problems attributed to blind are mostly social, not medical

III Programs serving deaf-blind often deficient because
A. Most deaf people sighted therefore hold traditional view of blind
B. Deaf community large, visible and politically active
C. Deaf techniques services are more widely known than techs used by blind

IV My journey through blindness to deafness
A. Life at school for blind gloomy and bleak
B. I taught to pass as normal person
C. Onset of deafness in college
D. Life fell apart and belief system destroyed
D. The nightmare years
E. Rebirth: Fashioning a new life

latteaddict213

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since 2006-02-17

Posts 523
Colorado

1 posted 2006-02-27 10:22 PM

Uh good. I don't really get it but it looks good.

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           Jessica
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Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

2 posted 2006-03-12 12:55 PM

Jaime,
So you will share the final paper written from this draft, right? I have worked with the blind and have employed the deaf. So this is a paper of interest to me, especially your personal experience. I like the structure of your paper and look forward to the final draft. Lots of truth in this.

I'm legally blind in one eye and have always practiced in my home, just in case. Also, I have tried to comprehend the world of both deaf and blind and always felt it was beyond my grasp. I really enjoy the fact that you are a member of this website. Keep up the good work.
Larry C

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

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