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Re: MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- I'm curious what you think . . .
Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS
开云体育Having read these opinions- I think it is important to recognize our implicit bias. Focus on the success- truth and openness of sharing the vulnerabilities of being dual sensory impaired. There may be those with the same disability who are more capable and less trusting. But this is not a film about them.?Grace Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken, COMS
Combined Master’s Degrees in RT/O&M and TVI/O&M
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On Jun 26, 2020, at 2:24 PM, Smith, Donna via groups.io <donna.smith@...> wrote:
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Re: MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- I'm curious what you think . . .
开云体育Hi all. There has been a bit of a discussion going on via work e-mail about this movie as well, and I just wanted to share the following message from one of my colleagues which provides a different perspective. I’m not saying that there are no flaws in this perspective, but that it’s another way to look at the film. ? Good Morning Donna!? I watched the movie and as a transit leader I agree that there were some parts that I didn’t think did the community or transit justice.? As a sighted person, what it did well is to encourage people to stop and think for just a moment what it would be like to try to live a normal life without the senses we tend to take for granted.? When the stranger takes a minute to close his eyes and cover his ears, it helped humanize the challenges of the DB person.? I also liked that Artie was shown as someone who was courageous (out on his own), normal (out on a date) and positive (smiling and unflappable, laughing at finding the bottle of water).? I also think the pace of the movie, which was slow….helped show the patience it takes for Artie to go about his normal life.? ? At the end of the day, it was a first attempt at making a movie that represents the Deafblind community and they chose an actor from that community.? It wasn’t perfect but it is a start and might encourage others to take a shot at similar projects or maybe to get involved.? ? I’m glad you recommended it and that I watched it.? Like most movies, it’s easy enough to “filter” out the stuff that doesn’t ring true and try to get something good out of it.? ? Donna Smith, ADAC Manager Accessible Services Sound Transit ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Smith, Donna via groups.io
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 9:00 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OandM] MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- I'm curious what you think . . . ?
? So not only did I watch this, but I shared it with my colleagues here at Sound Transit. If we were looking for a short film to show how people who are deaf-blind competently travel using public transit, then this was a fail. Not only does it show the lead character not using good travel skills, but he demonstrates a trust and dependence on strangers at night in NYC that is probably not the norm. It shows buses passing him up and when one finally stops the operator is rude. Does this sort of thing happen in real life? Of course. If it was intended to be a short film demonstrating the lesson of humility and learning human compassion for people who need help, then it’s probably not a total fail, but still a little questionable. Maybe it was supposed to disturb us? ? I’d like to hear HKNC’s perspective and why they supported it. Perhaps it was to give the actor the opportunity to perform in a film. Art doesn’t always show the positive side of human nature or the most competent people. ? Also, there seems to be an ongoing presentation of additional videos about people who are deaf-blind as part of this project which I didn’t check out. Maybe those are better or show different things? ? Donna ? Donna Smith, ADAC Manager Accessible Services Sound Transit ? From:
[email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Sheila Styron via groups.io ?
? Your description makes me cringe. However, not all people are nice and/or competent. I know many don’t like the blind character in “In the Dark” because she is not a goody two shoes sweet angelic blind girl, which is what we are used to seeing in movies and plays. Just saying, as I haven’t seen this film. ? Sheila Styron, ACTCP Blindness Low Vision Specialist II
3710 Main Street, Kansas City, MO? 64111 direct 816-627-2217? |? main 816-561-0304? |? mobile 816-896-6552? |? fax 816-931-0534 Follow us on Facebook: ? From:
[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of Dona Sauerburger ? Hi everyone!? I just finished watching the movie and the live discussion afterwards with the actors and director/writer, and I am curious if anyone felt as uneasy about it as I did?? It turns out that a badly-worded street-crossing card was the least of the problems.? The Deafblind person came across as helpless and . . . well, na?ve or incompetent, and I worry what kind of impression it makes about Deafblind people.? What was your impression? ? For those who didn’t see the movie, when we first see the Deafblind person, he’s holding up a sign to get help to cross a street, but that’s not what he wants – when a stranger taps him, he writes a note saying that he actually wants to find a certain bus.? While the stranger guides him to the bus shelter, he uses his cane and almost falls when it contacts a barrier, and the stranger apologizes, thinking it was his fault. ? When they get to the shelter, the DB person wants the stranger to stay and tell the bus driver to let him know when the bus reaches his stop.? The stranger reluctantly agrees (which means he’ll be too late to find a place to spend the night) and while they’re waiting, the DB person asks if there is somewhere nearby where he can buy a soda.? The stranger asks if he can wait and he says no, he’s really thirsty. ? So the stranger guides him to a market and when they bring the soda to the cashier, the DB person hands his wallet to the stranger to pay for it.? The stranger pays for it and helps himself to some of the money. Later, he regrets it, so after he gives instructions to the bus driver and the bus leaves, he gives the money to a homeless person. ? What the ??????????????
? From: Dona Sauerburger Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 6:48 PM To: [email protected] ; oandm@... ; aernet@... Subject: MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- incorrect street-crossing card! ? Hi everyone!? I have my popcorn ready to watch the movie described below, but I’ve been told that for some reason, the card the deaf-blind person is using to cross the street was switched with the , based on research. ? Enjoy!
? From: Dona Sauerburger Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:50 PM To: [email protected] ; oandm@... ; aernet@... Subject: [OandM] MOVIE tomorrow for Deaf-Blind Awareness Week ? Hi guys!? I hope you’ll join me in watching a movie I’ve heard about and am eager to see, to celebrate Deaf-Blind Awareness week.? It’s tomorrow night, June 25, at 7:00 Eastern – info is below. ? Thanks!? -- Dona From: Carrie Benson Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:38 PM To: Cynthia Ingraham Subject: Happy Deaf-Blind Awareness Week ? Greetings All, ? I wanted to take a moment to connect with everyone during Deaf-Blind Awareness Week.? In light of all the disconnection, social distancing, and stay-at-home orders we have all endured over the past three months, it is fitting that the HKNC Deaf-Blind Awareness Week theme is centered around connections and thriving in the workplace. Despite all that we have been forced to accept, we are all still thriving.? We are making our communities safer, many of us live in states where we helped to "flattened the curve and slow the spread" and our consumers are still thriving because of the services we are providing.? ? For those of you who are still staying in or close to home, please join us tomorrow evening for an online presentation of the movie Feeling Through. This short film about the chance encounter of a deafblind man and a young man has been a big hit all over the country.? Please share the link with your friends and families and encourage them to join the watch party as well.
Cynthia L. Ingraham, EdD Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults 14440 Cherry Lane Court; Suite 214 240-786-6534 (voice) 516-319-6390 (cell) 240-786-6874 (fax/tty) 240-667-7295 (VP – local)
? While HKNC’s New York facilities are closed during this COVID-19 time, we continue to provide remote assessment and training services, peer learning groups, professional learning opportunities, information, and referrals. Please contact us – we continue to be available by email, phone/VP, and other electronic means. ? ? PLEASE HELP US TO UPDATE OUR NATIONAL REGISTRY, VISIT , AND COMPLETE A REGISTRY FORM FOR A PERSON YOU KNOW WHO IS DEAF-BLIND OR SHARE ONE WITH A FRIEND. WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF SERVICES FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND. THANK YOU. ? ? ATTENTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Do not open attachments or click on links unless you have confirmed the identity of the sender. |
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Re: MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- I'm curious what you think . . .
开云体育So not only did I watch this, but I shared it with my colleagues here at Sound Transit. If we were looking for a short film to show how people who are deaf-blind competently travel using public transit, then this was a fail. Not only does it show the lead character not using good travel skills, but he demonstrates a trust and dependence on strangers at night in NYC that is probably not the norm. It shows buses passing him up and when one finally stops the operator is rude. Does this sort of thing happen in real life? Of course. If it was intended to be a short film demonstrating the lesson of humility and learning human compassion for people who need help, then it’s probably not a total fail, but still a little questionable. Maybe it was supposed to disturb us? ? I’d like to hear HKNC’s perspective and why they supported it. Perhaps it was to give the actor the opportunity to perform in a film. Art doesn’t always show the positive side of human nature or the most competent people. ? Also, there seems to be an ongoing presentation of additional videos about people who are deaf-blind as part of this project which I didn’t check out. Maybe those are better or show different things? ? Donna ? Donna Smith, ADAC Manager Accessible Services Sound Transit ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Sheila Styron via groups.io
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 7:15 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OandM] MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- I'm curious what you think . . . ?
? Your description makes me cringe. However, not all people are nice and/or competent. I know many don’t like the blind character in “In the Dark” because she is not a goody two shoes sweet angelic blind girl, which is what we are used to seeing in movies and plays. Just saying, as I haven’t seen this film. ? Sheila Styron, ACTCP Blindness Low Vision Specialist II
3710 Main Street, Kansas City, MO? 64111 direct 816-627-2217? |? main 816-561-0304? |? mobile 816-896-6552? |? fax 816-931-0534 Follow us on Facebook: ? From:
[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of Dona Sauerburger ? Hi everyone!? I just finished watching the movie and the live discussion afterwards with the actors and director/writer, and I am curious if anyone felt as uneasy about it as I did?? It turns out that a badly-worded street-crossing card was the least of the problems.? The Deafblind person came across as helpless and . . . well, na?ve or incompetent, and I worry what kind of impression it makes about Deafblind people.? What was your impression? ? For those who didn’t see the movie, when we first see the Deafblind person, he’s holding up a sign to get help to cross a street, but that’s not what he wants – when a stranger taps him, he writes a note saying that he actually wants to find a certain bus.? While the stranger guides him to the bus shelter, he uses his cane and almost falls when it contacts a barrier, and the stranger apologizes, thinking it was his fault. ? When they get to the shelter, the DB person wants the stranger to stay and tell the bus driver to let him know when the bus reaches his stop.? The stranger reluctantly agrees (which means he’ll be too late to find a place to spend the night) and while they’re waiting, the DB person asks if there is somewhere nearby where he can buy a soda.? The stranger asks if he can wait and he says no, he’s really thirsty. ? So the stranger guides him to a market and when they bring the soda to the cashier, the DB person hands his wallet to the stranger to pay for it.? The stranger pays for it and helps himself to some of the money. Later, he regrets it, so after he gives instructions to the bus driver and the bus leaves, he gives the money to a homeless person. ? What the ??????????????
? From: Dona Sauerburger Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 6:48 PM To: [email protected] ; oandm@... ; aernet@... Subject: MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- incorrect street-crossing card! ? Hi everyone!? I have my popcorn ready to watch the movie described below, but I’ve been told that for some reason, the card the deaf-blind person is using to cross the street was switched with the , based on research. ? Enjoy!
? From: Dona Sauerburger Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:50 PM To: [email protected] ; oandm@... ; aernet@... Subject: [OandM] MOVIE tomorrow for Deaf-Blind Awareness Week ? Hi guys!? I hope you’ll join me in watching a movie I’ve heard about and am eager to see, to celebrate Deaf-Blind Awareness week.? It’s tomorrow night, June 25, at 7:00 Eastern – info is below. ? Thanks!? -- Dona From: Carrie Benson Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:38 PM To: Cynthia Ingraham Subject: Happy Deaf-Blind Awareness Week ? Greetings All, ? I wanted to take a moment to connect with everyone during Deaf-Blind Awareness Week.? In light of all the disconnection, social distancing, and stay-at-home orders we have all endured over the past three months, it is fitting that the HKNC Deaf-Blind Awareness Week theme is centered around connections and thriving in the workplace. Despite all that we have been forced to accept, we are all still thriving.? We are making our communities safer, many of us live in states where we helped to "flattened the curve and slow the spread" and our consumers are still thriving because of the services we are providing.? ? For those of you who are still staying in or close to home, please join us tomorrow evening for an online presentation of the movie Feeling Through. This short film about the chance encounter of a deafblind man and a young man has been a big hit all over the country.? Please share the link with your friends and families and encourage them to join the watch party as well.
Cynthia L. Ingraham, EdD Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults 14440 Cherry Lane Court; Suite 214 240-786-6534 (voice) 516-319-6390 (cell) 240-786-6874 (fax/tty) 240-667-7295 (VP – local)
? While HKNC’s New York facilities are closed during this COVID-19 time, we continue to provide remote assessment and training services, peer learning groups, professional learning opportunities, information, and referrals. Please contact us – we continue to be available by email, phone/VP, and other electronic means. ? ? PLEASE HELP US TO UPDATE OUR NATIONAL REGISTRY, VISIT , AND COMPLETE A REGISTRY FORM FOR A PERSON YOU KNOW WHO IS DEAF-BLIND OR SHARE ONE WITH A FRIEND. WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF SERVICES FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND. THANK YOU. ? ? ATTENTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Do not open attachments or click on links unless you have confirmed the identity of the sender. |
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Re: MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- I'm curious what you think . . .
开云体育I was confused at first.? I was not sure if it was meaning to be serious or if it was a spoof – similar to the 1970’s version of “What Do You Do When You See a Blind Person?”? But the atmosphere made it clear that it was not meant as a spoof. It made me uncomfortable that HKNC was endorsing this as an example of ?good interactions with someone who is DB.? It made me wonder who the audience is supposed to be?? Who are they trying to educate and connect?? Is it to create a community amongst the DB or is it for outreach to those outside of the community? ? But then I did some research about the project, ?and it came to me that the actual actions of the characters were not as much the focus of the project as the fact that it is meant to begin the dialog.? I have decided that the short film by itself is not the real “product.”? The goal/product is the? conversation that is being initiated. I think the “darkness” of the film was? perhaps purposefully used to send a more serious vibe.? It felt intentional to me. ? So yes, the film did not demonstrate what I have been taught and what I teach others, but it has created a series of discussions.? Afterall, we are talking about it, aren’t we? Kim ? Kimberly Stumph, M.S., M. Ed., COMS, CLVT, CVRT State of Maine Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired 207 446-7779 Kimberly.a.stumph@... ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
On Behalf Of Dona Sauerburger via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 9:31 PM To: [email protected]; oandm@...; aernet@... Subject: [OandM] MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- I'm curious what you think . . . ? EXTERNAL: This email originated from outside of the State of Maine Mail System. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi everyone!? I just finished watching the movie and the live discussion afterwards with the actors and director/writer, and I am curious if anyone felt as uneasy about it as I did?? It turns out that a badly-worded street-crossing card was the least of the problems.? The Deafblind person came across as helpless and . . . well, na?ve or incompetent, and I worry what kind of impression it makes about Deafblind people.? What was your impression? ? For those who didn’t see the movie, when we first see the Deafblind person, he’s holding up a sign to get help to cross a street, but that’s not what he wants – when a stranger taps him, he writes a note saying that he actually wants to find a certain bus.? While the stranger guides him to the bus shelter, he uses his cane and almost falls when it contacts a barrier, and the stranger apologizes, thinking it was his fault. ? When they get to the shelter, the DB person wants the stranger to stay and tell the bus driver to let him know when the bus reaches his stop.? The stranger reluctantly agrees (which means he’ll be too late to find a place to spend the night) and while they’re waiting, the DB person asks if there is somewhere nearby where he can buy a soda.? The stranger asks if he can wait and he says no, he’s really thirsty. ? So the stranger guides him to a market and when they bring the soda to the cashier, the DB person hands his wallet to the stranger to pay for it.? The stranger pays for it and helps himself to some of the money. Later, he regrets it, so after he gives instructions to the bus driver and the bus leaves, he gives the money to a homeless person. ? What the ??????????????
? From: Dona Sauerburger Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 6:48 PM To: [email protected] ; oandm@... ; aernet@... Subject: MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- incorrect street-crossing card! ? Hi everyone!? I have my popcorn ready to watch the movie described below, but I’ve been told that for some reason, the card the deaf-blind person is using to cross the street was switched with the , based on research. ? Enjoy!
? From: Dona Sauerburger Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:50 PM To: [email protected] ; oandm@... ; aernet@... Subject: [OandM] MOVIE tomorrow for Deaf-Blind Awareness Week ? Hi guys!? I hope you’ll join me in watching a movie I’ve heard about and am eager to see, to celebrate Deaf-Blind Awareness week.? It’s tomorrow night, June 25, at 7:00 Eastern – info is below. ? Thanks!? -- Dona From: Carrie Benson Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:38 PM To: Cynthia Ingraham Subject: Happy Deaf-Blind Awareness Week ? Greetings All, ? I wanted to take a moment to connect with everyone during Deaf-Blind Awareness Week.? In light of all the disconnection, social distancing, and stay-at-home orders we have all endured over the past three months, it is fitting that the HKNC Deaf-Blind Awareness Week theme is centered around connections and thriving in the workplace. Despite all that we have been forced to accept, we are all still thriving.? We are making our communities safer, many of us live in states where we helped to "flattened the curve and slow the spread" and our consumers are still thriving because of the services we are providing.? ? For those of you who are still staying in or close to home, please join us tomorrow evening for an online presentation of the movie Feeling Through. This short film about the chance encounter of a deafblind man and a young man has been a big hit all over the country.? Please share the link with your friends and families and encourage them to join the watch party as well.
Cynthia L. Ingraham, EdD Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults 14440 Cherry Lane Court; Suite 214 240-786-6534 (voice) 516-319-6390 (cell) 240-786-6874 (fax/tty) 240-667-7295 (VP – local) cynthia.ingraham@...
? While HKNC’s New York facilities are closed during this COVID-19 time, we continue to provide remote assessment and training services, peer learning groups, professional learning opportunities, information, and referrals. Please contact us – we continue to be available by email, phone/VP, and other electronic means. ? ? PLEASE HELP US TO UPDATE OUR NATIONAL REGISTRY, VISIT , AND COMPLETE A REGISTRY FORM FOR A PERSON YOU KNOW WHO IS DEAF-BLIND OR SHARE ONE WITH A FRIEND. WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF SERVICES FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND. THANK YOU. ? ? -- Kimberly Stumph, M.S., M.Ed., COMS, CLVT, CVRT State of Maine Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired 207 446-7779 Kimberly.a.stumph@... |
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Re: MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- I'm curious what you think . . .
开云体育Your description makes me cringe. However, not all people are nice and/or competent. I know many don’t like the blind character in “In the Dark” because she is not a goody two shoes sweet angelic blind girl, which is what we are used to seeing in movies and plays. Just saying, as I haven’t seen this film. ? Sheila Styron, ACTCP Blindness Low Vision Specialist II
3710 Main Street, Kansas City, MO? 64111 direct 816-627-2217? |? main 816-561-0304? |? mobile 816-896-6552? |? fax 816-931-0534 Follow us on Facebook: ? From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of Dona Sauerburger
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 8:31 PM To: [email protected]; oandm@...; aernet@... Subject: [OandM] MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- I'm curious what you think . . . ? Hi everyone!? I just finished watching the movie and the live discussion afterwards with the actors and director/writer, and I am curious if anyone felt as uneasy about it as I did?? It turns out that a badly-worded street-crossing card was the least of the problems.? The Deafblind person came across as helpless and . . . well, na?ve or incompetent, and I worry what kind of impression it makes about Deafblind people.? What was your impression? ? For those who didn’t see the movie, when we first see the Deafblind person, he’s holding up a sign to get help to cross a street, but that’s not what he wants – when a stranger taps him, he writes a note saying that he actually wants to find a certain bus.? While the stranger guides him to the bus shelter, he uses his cane and almost falls when it contacts a barrier, and the stranger apologizes, thinking it was his fault. ? When they get to the shelter, the DB person wants the stranger to stay and tell the bus driver to let him know when the bus reaches his stop.? The stranger reluctantly agrees (which means he’ll be too late to find a place to spend the night) and while they’re waiting, the DB person asks if there is somewhere nearby where he can buy a soda.? The stranger asks if he can wait and he says no, he’s really thirsty. ? So the stranger guides him to a market and when they bring the soda to the cashier, the DB person hands his wallet to the stranger to pay for it.? The stranger pays for it and helps himself to some of the money. Later, he regrets it, so after he gives instructions to the bus driver and the bus leaves, he gives the money to a homeless person. ? What the ??????????????
? From: Dona Sauerburger Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 6:48 PM To: [email protected] ; oandm@... ; aernet@... Subject: MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- incorrect street-crossing card! ? Hi everyone!? I have my popcorn ready to watch the movie described below, but I’ve been told that for some reason, the card the deaf-blind person is using to cross the street was switched with the , based on research. ? Enjoy!
? From: Dona Sauerburger Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:50 PM To: [email protected] ; oandm@... ; aernet@... Subject: [OandM] MOVIE tomorrow for Deaf-Blind Awareness Week ? Hi guys!? I hope you’ll join me in watching a movie I’ve heard about and am eager to see, to celebrate Deaf-Blind Awareness week.? It’s tomorrow night, June 25, at 7:00 Eastern – info is below. ? Thanks!? -- Dona From: Carrie Benson Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:38 PM To: Cynthia Ingraham Subject: Happy Deaf-Blind Awareness Week ? Greetings All, ? I wanted to take a moment to connect with everyone during Deaf-Blind Awareness Week.? In light of all the disconnection, social distancing, and stay-at-home orders we have all endured over the past three months, it is fitting that the HKNC Deaf-Blind Awareness Week theme is centered around connections and thriving in the workplace. Despite all that we have been forced to accept, we are all still thriving.? We are making our communities safer, many of us live in states where we helped to "flattened the curve and slow the spread" and our consumers are still thriving because of the services we are providing.? ? For those of you who are still staying in or close to home, please join us tomorrow evening for an online presentation of the movie Feeling Through. This short film about the chance encounter of a deafblind man and a young man has been a big hit all over the country.? Please share the link with your friends and families and encourage them to join the watch party as well.
Cynthia L. Ingraham, EdD Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults 14440 Cherry Lane Court; Suite 214 240-786-6534 (voice) 516-319-6390 (cell) 240-786-6874 (fax/tty) 240-667-7295 (VP – local)
? While HKNC’s New York facilities are closed during this COVID-19 time, we continue to provide remote assessment and training services, peer learning groups, professional learning opportunities, information, and referrals. Please contact us – we continue to be available by email, phone/VP, and other electronic means. ? ? PLEASE HELP US TO UPDATE OUR NATIONAL REGISTRY, VISIT , AND COMPLETE A REGISTRY FORM FOR A PERSON YOU KNOW WHO IS DEAF-BLIND OR SHARE ONE WITH A FRIEND. WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF SERVICES FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND. THANK YOU. ? ? ATTENTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Do not open attachments or click on links unless you have confirmed the identity of the sender. |
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Re: MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- I'm curious what you think . . .
I wasn't able to watch it but now I wish I could.?? Catherine J Bacik MA, COMS, CLVT Orientation and Mobility Specialist: Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired 1076 Jefferson Highway Staunton, VA. 24401 P: 540-332-7862 On Thu, Jun 25, 2020 at 9:31 PM Dona Sauerburger <dona@...> wrote:
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MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- I'm curious what you think . . .
开云体育Hi everyone!? I just finished watching the movie and the live
discussion afterwards with the actors and director/writer, and I am curious if
anyone felt as uneasy about it as I did?? It turns out that a badly-worded
street-crossing card was the least of the problems.? The Deafblind person
came across as helpless and . . . well, na?ve or incompetent, and I worry what
kind of impression it makes about Deafblind people.? What was your
impression?
?
For those who didn’t see the movie, when we first see the Deafblind person,
he’s holding up a sign to get help to cross a street, but that’s not what he
wants – when a stranger taps him, he writes a note saying that he actually wants
to find a certain bus.? While the stranger guides him to the bus shelter,
he uses his cane and almost falls when it contacts a barrier, and the stranger
apologizes, thinking it was his fault.
?
When they get to the shelter, the DB person wants the stranger to stay and
tell the bus driver to let him know when the bus reaches his stop.? The
stranger reluctantly agrees (which means he’ll be too late to find a place to
spend the night) and while they’re waiting, the DB person asks if there is
somewhere nearby where he can buy a soda.? The stranger asks if he can wait
and he says no, he’s really thirsty.
?
So the stranger guides him to a market and when they bring the soda to the
cashier, the DB person hands his wallet to the stranger to pay for it.? The
stranger pays for it and helps himself to some of the money. Later, he regrets
it, so after he gives instructions to the bus driver and the bus leaves, he
gives the money to a homeless person.
?
What the ??????????????
-- Dona ________________________________________ Dona Sauerburger, COMS Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind Gambrills, Maryland dona@... / 301-858-0138 www.sauerburger.org ________________________________________ ? From: Dona
Sauerburger
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 6:48 PM
To: [email protected] ; oandm@... ; aernet@...
Subject: MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- incorrect street-crossing
card! ?
Hi everyone!? I have my popcorn ready to watch the movie described
below, but I’ve been told that for some reason, the card the deaf-blind person
is using to cross the street was switched with the , based on research.
?
Enjoy!
-- Dona ________________________________________ Dona Sauerburger, COMS Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind Gambrills, Maryland dona@... / 301-858-0138 www.sauerburger.org ________________________________________ ?
From: Dona
Sauerburger
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:50 PM
To: [email protected] ; oandm@... ; aernet@...
Subject: [OandM] MOVIE tomorrow for Deaf-Blind Awareness
Week ? Hi guys!? I hope you’ll join me in watching a movie I’ve heard about
and am eager to see, to celebrate Deaf-Blind Awareness week.? It’s tomorrow
night, June 25, at 7:00 Eastern – info is below.
?
Thanks!? -- Dona
From:
Carrie Benson
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:38 PM
To: Cynthia Ingraham
Subject: Happy Deaf-Blind Awareness Week ? Greetings All, ? I wanted to take a moment to connect with everyone during Deaf-Blind Awareness Week.? In light of all the disconnection, social distancing, and stay-at-home orders we have all endured over the past three months, it is fitting that the HKNC Deaf-Blind Awareness Week theme is centered around connections and thriving in the workplace. Despite all that we have been forced to accept, we are all still thriving.? We are making our communities safer, many of us live in states where we helped to "flattened the curve and slow the spread" and our consumers are still thriving because of the services we are providing.? ? For those of you who are still staying in or close to home, please join us tomorrow evening for an online presentation of the movie Feeling Through. This short film about the chance encounter of a deafblind man and a young man has been a big hit all over the country.? Please share the link with your friends and families and encourage them to join the watch party as well.
Cynthia
L. Ingraham, EdD Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults 14440
Cherry Lane Court; Suite 214 240-786-6534 (voice) 516-319-6390 (cell) 240-786-6874 (fax/tty) 240-667-7295 (VP – local) cynthia.ingraham@...
? While HKNC’s New York facilities are closed during this COVID-19 time, we continue to provide remote assessment and training services, peer learning groups, professional learning opportunities, information, and referrals. Please contact us – we continue to be available by email, phone/VP, and other electronic means. ? ? PLEASE HELP US TO UPDATE OUR NATIONAL REGISTRY, VISIT , AND COMPLETE A REGISTRY FORM FOR A PERSON YOU KNOW WHO IS DEAF-BLIND OR SHARE ONE WITH A FRIEND. WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF SERVICES FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND. THANK YOU. ? ? |
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MOVIE "Feeling Through" -- incorrect street-crossing card!
开云体育Hi everyone!? I have my popcorn ready to watch the movie described
below, but I’ve been told that for some reason, the card the deaf-blind person
is using to cross the street was switched with the , based on research.
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Enjoy!
-- Dona ________________________________________ Dona Sauerburger, COMS Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the blind Gambrills, Maryland dona@... / 301-858-0138 www.sauerburger.org ________________________________________ ? From: Dona
Sauerburger
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:50 PM
To: [email protected] ; oandm@... ; aernet@...
Subject: [OandM] MOVIE tomorrow for Deaf-Blind Awareness
Week ?
Hi guys!? I hope you’ll join me in watching a movie I’ve heard about
and am eager to see, to celebrate Deaf-Blind Awareness week.? It’s tomorrow
night, June 25, at 7:00 Eastern – info is below.
?
Thanks!? -- Dona
From:
Carrie Benson
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:38 PM
To: Cynthia Ingraham
Subject: Happy Deaf-Blind Awareness Week ? Greetings All, ? I wanted to take a moment to connect with everyone during Deaf-Blind Awareness Week.? In light of all the disconnection, social distancing, and stay-at-home orders we have all endured over the past three months, it is fitting that the HKNC Deaf-Blind Awareness Week theme is centered around connections and thriving in the workplace. Despite all that we have been forced to accept, we are all still thriving.? We are making our communities safer, many of us live in states where we helped to "flattened the curve and slow the spread" and our consumers are still thriving because of the services we are providing.? ? For those of you who are still staying in or close to home, please join us tomorrow evening for an online presentation of the movie Feeling Through. This short film about the chance encounter of a deafblind man and a young man has been a big hit all over the country.? Please share the link with your friends and families and encourage them to join the watch party as well.
Cynthia
L. Ingraham, EdD Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults 14440
Cherry Lane Court; Suite 214 240-786-6534 (voice) 516-319-6390 (cell) 240-786-6874 (fax/tty) 240-667-7295 (VP – local) cynthia.ingraham@...
? While HKNC’s New York facilities are closed during this COVID-19 time, we continue to provide remote assessment and training services, peer learning groups, professional learning opportunities, information, and referrals. Please contact us – we continue to be available by email, phone/VP, and other electronic means. ? ? PLEASE HELP US TO UPDATE OUR NATIONAL REGISTRY, VISIT , AND COMPLETE A REGISTRY FORM FOR A PERSON YOU KNOW WHO IS DEAF-BLIND OR SHARE ONE WITH A FRIEND. WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF SERVICES FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND. THANK YOU. ? ? |
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MOVIE tomorrow for Deaf-Blind Awareness Week
开云体育Hi guys!? I hope you’ll join me in watching a movie I’ve heard about
and am eager to see, to celebrate Deaf-Blind Awareness week.? It’s tomorrow
night, June 25, at 7:00 Eastern – info is below.
?
Thanks!? -- Dona From:
Carrie Benson
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:38 PM
To: Cynthia Ingraham
Subject: Happy Deaf-Blind Awareness Week ? Greetings All, ? I wanted to take a moment to connect with everyone during Deaf-Blind Awareness Week.? In light of all the disconnection, social distancing, and stay-at-home orders we have all endured over the past three months, it is fitting that the HKNC Deaf-Blind Awareness Week theme is centered around connections and thriving in the workplace. Despite all that we have been forced to accept, we are all still thriving.? We are making our communities safer, many of us live in states where we helped to "flattened the curve and slow the spread" and our consumers are still thriving because of the services we are providing.? ? For those of you who are still staying in or close to home, please join us tomorrow evening for an online presentation of the movie Feeling Through. This short film about the chance encounter of a deafblind man and a young man has been a big hit all over the country.? Please share the link with your friends and families and encourage them to join the watch party as well.
Cynthia
L. Ingraham, EdD Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults 14440
Cherry Lane Court; Suite 214 240-786-6534 (voice) 516-319-6390 (cell) 240-786-6874 (fax/tty) 240-667-7295 (VP – local) cynthia.ingraham@...
? While HKNC’s New York facilities are closed during this COVID-19 time, we continue to provide remote assessment and training services, peer learning groups, professional learning opportunities, information, and referrals. Please contact us – we continue to be available by email, phone/VP, and other electronic means. ? ? PLEASE HELP US TO UPDATE OUR NATIONAL REGISTRY, VISIT , AND COMPLETE A REGISTRY FORM FOR A PERSON YOU KNOW WHO IS DEAF-BLIND OR SHARE ONE WITH A FRIEND. WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF SERVICES FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND. THANK YOU. ? ? |
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NEW: Online Paraeducator course from invision.training
开云体育Dear Colleagues,? Please see the announcement below for Invision’s new free course offering: Paraeducators for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired. Best to all,? John John Higgins Founding Director, COMS Invision Services ?
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BBC News: Blind campaigner asks people to remove overhanging trees
开云体育I saw this on the BBC News App and thought you should see it:  Ella Sparrow, who is blind, says overhanging trees on pavements leave her disoriented. Disclaimer: The BBC is not responsible for the content of this email, and anything written in this email does not necessarily reflect the BBC's views or opinions. Please note that neither the email address nor name of the sender have been verified. |
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Re: Guide Technique Option
开云体育Hi Kimberly,I do indeed like the other options such as using the PVC baton; though for some use cases the “Ramble Tag” may be useful. In environments such as schools for the blind where students with an array of cognitive and functional abilities may need regular guidance, and may be unwilling/unable to wear PPE (i.e. gloves, masks, face shields, etc.) and have not yet learned to use something like a baton, the Ramble Tag may be a closer approximation to what the are comfortable with. The functional fixedness of some individuals may be new learning for all of us born out of sheer necessity.? -- Sent from iPhone Chris Tabb chris@... 512.660.2750 On Jun 17, 2020, at 10:52 AM, Stumph, Kimberly A <kimberly.a.stumph@...> wrote:
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Re: Guide Technique Option
开云体育Good day!? Ramble tag is available from the RNIB () but, stateside, at Carroll Center for the Blind.? , for $35.00 ( I think.) ? This may be a good solution for some, but the only issue, the Ramble tag, might have, is the guide needs to put it on, and return it to the individual, so one may need more than one, to reduce cross contamination.? ? ? Adaptive Guiding Techniques:? ?????? Everyone wears a mask! ??????? Use a voice guide ??????? Place hand on guide’s back. ??????? If shopping, use the cart between you and the guide. ??????? Use a backup cane for guide to hold one end & person holds the other end. ? Cane & guide dogs need to be used with most of these techniques.? These “adaptive guiding techniques” offer less protection than standard guiding techniques. ? Carry extra masks and gloves to offer to guides. ? Always use hand sanitizer after any contract or entering or exiting a location. ? Carry a re-sealable plastic bag for trash disposal of gloves and masks to dispose of items, upon return home. ? Is there a different way to do the trip?? (On-line shopping, friends or families, etc., while COVID19 social distancing guidelines are in place?)? ? Be prepared with a plan, if one needs a guide due to COVID restrictions to get around a place, have your list, call ahead to find out what are the COVID changes in your business, etc., so you are prepared with work arounds to get your errands done. ? ? Meg Robertson COMS MA Director, Orientation and Mobility Department Massachusetts Commission for the Blind 600 Washington St. 3rd Floor Boston MA 02111 617-626-7581 ? ? The Massachusetts White Cane Law states “At street crossings, motorists must STOP for pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog!” ? From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
douglas gilbert
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:54 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OandM] Guide Technique Option ?
? ?I'm reading that article right now ? it could deal with the stigma of physically touching another person by having this bit of Velcro and a nylon strap acting as an intermediary. Going forward this could be good for students who are afraid of touching peple. ?19 pounds seems like a lot I wonder if it's available through MaxiAIDS.? ? Doug Gilbert
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Guide Technique Option
开云体育Was reading an article from Forbes on the challenges people who are blind and visually impaired are experiencing with re-opening across the globe, ? In the article, it lists an option for Guide Technique called The Ramble Tag, ? Might be something to consider for Staff who are doing lots of guiding throughout their workday as a way to minimize direct body contact. ? |
Chris Tabb