[visionrehabtherapist] Re: Helen Keller on Optimism

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  • Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:16:49 -0400

In answer to your question, I cannot begin to count the number of times that
people ask a person that is blind if they use sign language, particularly
when talking to groups of children. They read about Helen Keller and relate
that to every person who is blind. It is not limited to children, but
probably about 90% of the time it is a child who asks.



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Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Helen Keller on Optimism



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




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