[real-eyes] Re: helping a lonely blind acquaintance/chat lines for the blind?

  • From: "V Nork" <ginisd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 17:32:47 -0700

Kim, I think your idea about the chat line is wonderful and perfect, and I
will see if I can do some research on this since I am not able to give any
first hand info on chat lines.  One  additional  idea I have to suggest may
or may not be realistic, but I am just throwing it out for consideration.
Be patient with me, it may not be as  goofy as it might first sound.If
possible, it might be a way of connecting  and feeling less lonely if your
friend could learn to text from a simple accessible phone like the Samsung
Haven  from Verizon.  I have considered this phone for myself, but now I
just have  a cell phone given me as a gift  so I am not purchasing the Haven
yet.    The phone needs no data plan, and is self contained so no need for a
computer interface.  I suggest  this texting idea since I see so many people
who text and seem to get a sense of fun and immediate  social connection.
One twenty something  told  me he texts one thousand times every  month.
Now, some people are not home bound, but desk bound in that they cannot
make phone calls at  work so texting is a default. Texting someone just may
also seem faster to some folks than the formalities of a phone call.  The
main obstacle I can see is that someone would need to go to this ladies home
to show her how to use  a accessible phone like the Haven , or coach her
over the phone she has.  Obviously she might not be up for this project, but
then again it might be intriguing to her if someone has time and is on her
wavelength.  A couple of big ifs here, anyway, best to you and your friend,
Respectfully submitted, Ginnie  -----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 7:18 AM
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Subject: [real-eyes] helping a lonely blind acquaintance/chat lines for the
blind?

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    Question for the list: I have an acquaintance who is blind who also
has a number of severe medical issues that prevent her from getting out
and about. She also has no access to a computer or to the Internet. I've
seen ads for various chat lines for people who are blind and visually
impaired, but have never had occasion to need one for myself. What are
some chat lines, along with their numbers, that this lonely lady could
call in order to talk with others who are blind?
 
Thanks,
 
Kimberly
 
 
Kimberly Morrow, PhD
Communications Specialist
 
Message of Hope Ministry
1901 NW Blue Parkway
Unity Village, MO 64065-0001
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Kimberly A. Morrow 
Outreach Specialist - Unity.fm 
Unity
1901 NW Blue Parkway 
Unity Village, MO 64065 
 Phone: 816-251-3588
 
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