[visionrehabtherapist] Helen Keller on Optimism

  • From: Ike Presley <ipresley@xxxxxxx>
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  • Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:53:49 +0000

Hi All,

My sister-in-law professor takes college students to Uganda every year. She
sent me the message below. I don't think she met this guy, but she sent me the
link to a You Tube. It's interesting that they compare him to HK even though it
appears that his vision is pretty normal. In fact, after watching him in the
sign language class, I'd say his vision is pretty darn good. Anyhow, it's a
great story about humanity. Once you go to the website and see the video, be
sure to select the link to Helen Keller on the power of optimism. This has
some awesome quotes from Helen and IMHO relevance to today's society.

I am curious to ask if people often compare individuals who are singly involved
(just deaf or just blind) to Helen Keller who was deaf and blind, as this
author does?

Anyway, I found the article very interesting and inspiring. As we move into
another campaign season I sure would love to hear candidates (and particularly
the press) talk about issues like Helen brings up instead of just tearing
people and our nation down. Okay, sorry I got political on you, but it's still
a great video and article.
Ike




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Explore - This young man in Uganda is a modern-day
Helen...<http://explore.brainpickings.org/post/124855547683/this-young-man-in-uganda-is-a-modern-day-helen>

explore.brainpickings.org - This young man in Uganda is a modern-day Helen
Keller - immensely moving segment from Channel 4's Unreported World series. The
moment Patrick's face lights up upon understanding what language is and how it
works is absolutely priceless, the stuff of goosebumps.
<http://explore.brainpickings.org/post/124855547683/this-young-man-in-uganda-is-a-modern-day-helen>




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