Interviews to Empower Presents Robin Ayers

Hello and welcome to another edition of Interviews to Empower. We’re so glad you are with us today. This month’s interviewee worked at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind for thirty years. Her advice is applicable whether you have a disability or not, and her experiences will give you a smile and encourage you to keep going. Come with us as we introduce to you, Mrs. Robin Ayers.

Q: What made you decide to work with students who are blind or visually impaired?

A: A position came open, and I was the only one on campus who could fill it. I was asked/talked into taking it.

Q: Some folks give strange looks when we say “Home EC”. Did they call it that when you were the teacher?

A: By the time I took the position in 2000, the name had changed to Family and Consumer Sciences.

Q: What changes did you notice over the years in what types of things you taught?

A: The basics of clothing construction and meal prep became less the focus as more emphasis was placed on nutrition, family management, and careers. Essentially, the focus seemed to shift from teaching mostly in-home tasks to including more outside the home needs. 

Q: What were some of the challenges of teaching children who could not see like you?

A: 1. Remembering to walk in each student's shoes to determine his/her needs and how to teach them

2. Placing enough labels in Braille around the classroom

3. Giving directions more accurately. For example, telling someone that something is to "the right of the doorway" rather than "over there" 

Q: What were some high points during your time at the school for the blind?

A: Omigoodness. Senior dinners prepared by the kids for their selected guests, Preparation for the Superintendent's Tea/Open House, which started in November, successful meals prepared and served by ProStart students, a totally blind student learning to use a paring knife safely, another student trying to bake his pizza upside down on the oven rack, construction of individual pillows sewn by hand, production of nutritious goodies to stock the school store

Q: What advice would you give to new teachers of the visually impaired just coming out of college?

A: Get to know your students well. Craft your lessons meet their individual needs as much as possible. Focus on what the CAN do rather than what they CANT do, and focus on those strengths.

Q: What advice would you give to parents or caregivers of children who are blind concerning home economics or daily living skills?

A: They should be expected to take care of their own needs just like any other kid. Just adapt the environment so it makes that possible. This old thing of "if she just sits in the chair all day and behaves herself is all that's expected" is bullhockey! Parents doing everything for the child just doesn't cut it. Those parents will not likely be around forever and that child, who is then an adult, better be able to fend for himself! One of my biggest fears was that some situation would occur where the parents couldn't get to the kid, like a flood or snowstorm, and the child would just sit there and starve to death!

Q: Finally, what advice would you give to students today?

A: Learn to do as much as possible for yourself. People aren't always going to be around to help you. 

Robin, thank you so much for allowing us to interview you. We truly enjoyed reading your answers. And, thank you, faithful readers for being with us today. Remember, we’re still on Facebook, so come over to facebook.com/adkinsandwells/ and join the discussion.

Note: Beginning today, Sept. 28, 2017, we will no longer be posting once a week. Instead, we will be posting entries on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month. If you have a question you would like us to address, contact us via the blog or send an email to adkinsandwells@gmail.com and put “question” in the subject line. If you know of an individual that you would like us to interview, someone who will encourage those of us who are blind or visually impaired, let us know. As always, be encouraged to try new things and never let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. Have a fantastic weekend, and we’ll see you back here on Oct. 12.

Blessings.

Be an Overcomer

Hello. Anita here, and this week we’re going to talk about challenges and overcoming them.

Recently, I have become a new foster mom. It has been a challenging and rewarding experience. I have learned that being a mom involves way more than just watching the child. I have already made so many phone calls and accompanied the child to an appointment. Due to confidentiality, I will not share with you any details about the child in this blog. But, I do want to tell you about the key challenges and how I have overcome them as a blind person.

One challenge is dealing with the misconceptions about the capabilities of the blind. And, I will not share a lot about that on this blog for privacy reasons. But I will say that the social worker and my home finder have done an excellent job at holding high expectations for the blind. They have entrusted me to care for a very special child. They are not the ones who have presented this challenge. However, as a caregiver, I need and want to know their concerns. I told the social worker to feel free to ask me any questions. I am an educator, and I do want what is best for the child. One of their concerns was that the child tends to be active and run a lot. When the social worker expressed this to me, I explained that I had locks on my doors that can only be opened with a key. This assured her the child would be safe with me. I also talked with her about other ways I will keep the child safe, including using a bear that she wears like a backpack. It has a leash, which I put on my wrist. At church and other places out of my house, it will keep her from running away from me.

What they did not tell me was that the child takes a great deal of medication, and more importantly, that it requires two people to ensure she takes the medicine—one to administer it and the other to hold her hands so she does not grab the syringe or push away the person trying to give her the medicine. If they had told me this before I accepted her, I would have told them to find another placement for her because I live alone. Fortunately, my pastor, his fiancee, and my cousins are assisting me with this. The social worker is exploring other options, as well.

Even though this challenge is not related to blindness, I wanted to share it with you because it is important that, as blind people, we know our strengths and weaknesses. We need to know when to take on a challenge and when to say no. Really, this is the case, regardless of vision. Knowing who we are and our talents and strengths will enable us to be productive and will also enable us and others to stay safe. If we lack confidence or feel we are incapable, we should consult others in the blindness community for their input on how we can do a task we really want to do. It is probably possible, but blindness training may be necessary before we can accomplish it. Our other option is to teach ourselves, which I love to do. But, be sure safety factors are considered and adhered to before self-discovery occurs.

To give an example, my brother and I taught ourselves many years ago how to walk to a nearby college. One of us would wait at a point while the other walked further and explored. If someone were injured, the other person would be able to call for help. Also, this helped us to always find our way back to the apartment we lived in at the time. Experimenting with techniques and tricks we think of is a great way to conquer new skills. But, accepting our limitations is also important. Considering other factors that require a "no" answer to performing an activity is important, too. Here are some questions to help you determine if you should try an activity and conquer barriers related to your blindness.

1. Why do I want to do this activity? If the answer is to help others, because I would enjoy it,  or because it is necessary, then you should probably figure out a way to do it. If the answer is pride, you may still be able to conquer the challenge, but be careful. Pride alone should not impact your decision.

2. Do I have the skills to accomplish this goal? If not, then conduct some research to learn how and where you can get the necessary training. It might be a blindness training center, like the one at Blind Industries and Services of Maryland or the Louisiana Center for the Blind. Or, it might be a week-long visit to a blindness rehabilitation training center in your state. Or, maybe it is an online tutorial or a friend or family member that can give you some pointers and walk you through the steps of a given task. Most important, be informed and weigh your options so you can select the best one.

3. Finally, is fear keeping you from conquering the challenge? If so, then you will need to build confidence. Confidence is built in small steps. A training center can help with this, but, consistently doing things for yourself will be the most beneficial.

You might also think about how to start an activity. For example, before using the table saw, I asked my instructor to turn it off and unplug it. This way, I knew I could explore it without it turning on. After that, I felt more comfortable in using it because I had a mental picture  of what it looked like. Learning other prevention steps and safety techniques is also important. For example, I lacked confidence in frying foods. For safety, I asked a friend and some family members to be with me in the kitchen and to show me how much grease to pour in when frying potatoes. I received a little experience and built confidence with this in a training center, as well  and then more after practicing at home. I also found online safety tips.

So, what challenges are you facing? What are you going to do to overcome the ones that matter to you? Yes, with determination and the right tools and techniques, you can do it!!! Have fun trying!

Have any examples to share about overcoming challenges? Drop us a comment below. We’d love to hear your story.

Beginning in October, this blog will be changing to a twice a month blog, rather than once a week. With school starting back and with both of us busy with new projects this year, we want to concentrate our efforts on bringing you informative posts that will help and encourage. We feel the best way to do this is to post only twice a month. Until then, though, we’ll be right here, posting every Thursday.

And, speaking of every Thursday, be sure and come back next week for another edition of Interviews to Empower. We have an interview all ready for you. Until then, have a fantabulous weekend, and hop on over to facebook.com/adkinsandwells/ and “like” our page.

Blessings.

After the Convention and Some Other Stuff

Hello and welcome to the blog. Anita here with you this week, talking about independence, the WV NFB convention, some technology and anything else that pops out of my head. LOL Read on; we’re going to have fun.

I’m tired. But that's a good thing, because it helped me realize, taking a toddler bed to my basement by myself might not be a wise decision. Fortunately, I know when to forge on with endless determination and when to wait for someone to help me. I haven't always known that, and even now, I will still unwisely do things I really shouldn't. For example, while waiting at High Street, I take a chance and cross before I confirm a standstill has occurred. I'm not intentionally walking out in front of a moving vehicle, but at the same time, I'm taking a risk. I know when it is and isn't safe to cross a street, but when I'm in a hurry, the Lord continues to protect me, for which I'm thankful. But what I'm trying to say to you is that many times it is when we get in a hurry or tired of waiting for someone else that we tend to make errors. Still, my motto is: I am glad to accept assistance with this activity, but since no one is offering or available, I will conquer it on my own. I hate waiting on other people to do things for me, and I try not to rely on others for activities I can safely do on my own, if I can avoid it. I do ask for help when I need it and accept assistance on occasion in order to respect someone who is only trying to be kind. I will also accept it to open a door that will allow me to develop a relationship that will give me the opportunity to teach a lesson on blindness.

That might sound radical, but I just did return from the West Virginia State National Federation of the Blind convention after all. :) My favorite parts of the convention were seeing my friend, Shannon, meeting Peggy Hoy who is editing and assisting with putting “Ducking into UEB” on Create Space, and exploring the technology exhibits. I also enjoyed the reception and saying hello to acquaintances and friends.

I enjoy learning new skills, and I especially love playing with new technology. The newest version of the BrailleNote was on display, and I was given the chance to sit and play with it for a while. Because I heard it was an Android-based device, I arrived with the notion I didn't want it personally or professionally. But I have an open mind, which is a great thing. It feels like a BrailleNote Apex, but the keyboard lifts up to reveal a touch screen, which provides a visual display for instructors, and a fabulous touch keyboard for its blind users, like me. Surprisingly, this keyboard is quite accurate and I could braille fast with it. Don't worry; it still contains physical keys for those of us who still prefer that method, but the touch keyboard is quieter, and thus, means the romance  novel you are writing during a boring history class is less likely to disturb the other students. :) That reminds me of my Kutztown University teacher from many years ago saying, "Geography lives, amen." I don't remember his name, but I did think he was friendly. While he lectured, I wrote a story about two guys in Southern WV who were trying to solve a crime. He never noticed, or he never said so if he did. But I received a d in the class, and not a dime for that never-published story. To get back on topic, I loved the BrailleNote Touch, and I plan to share information about it with the school where I teach.

The goal of blindness organizations is to advocate for and conduct legislative work to benefit its members and also nonmembers who are blind. My least favorite part of the NFB convention was sitting in the general sessions. This is partly because the speakers are ones who are regular presenters and because I am not the right audience for the remaining presenters as they were geared toward people interested in attending blindness training centers. I am a strong advocate of these centers, but information in these speeches were not relevant to me. Some of the speakers also talked about the legislative process, and I am not as interested in that process as some, even though I know and value the work done by our organization since it has provided me with many freedoms I would otherwise not have. If you want more information about the National Federation of the Blind, visit their website, nfb.org.

I bring up this convention because I just attended it. Also, the American Council of the Blind convention is coming up soon. And, after reading about the activities, I am not sure I will attend. It will have a technology time also, but I will be at work during that time. I might join them for dinner that evening, but as I am about to foster a little girl, that decision to attend is not as likely as it would have been a couple of weeks ago. Still, I would like to go since it is right here in my hometown. I want to know more about how NFB and ACB are alike and different, and this would give me that opportunity. Both organizations benefit the blind, but they have some different views on things. I like to learn and to be informed, and so I may just stop in and see how the ACB impacts me.

If you are interested to learn more about the ACB Convention in WV, some info is provided below.

Sept. 29-Oct. 1: Mountain State Council of the Blind’s annual convention at the South Branch Inn, 64 Heritage Circle, Romney, WV 26757; phone (304) 822-2444

For questions about the convention or MSCB, please call (304) 933-9540, or email Donna Brown at dandmbrown@atlanticbb.net or president Kevin Maynus at president@mscbwv.org

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Thanks for being with us today. Drop us a comment or question below. We would love to hear from you. Until next time, have a blessed weekend.

Assistive Technology, Then and Now

Hello and happy Thursday. We’re so glad you could be with us today. Anita here with you this week, and I’m going to be talking about the importance of assistive technology and the ways it has changed over the years.

I can remember way back before the Internet was so accessible to me and I shopped only at a physical store. Many customer service personnel were friendly and helpful. I used to go to Walden Books. Someone would read the title, author, and a little description of the book for me. Or, I would go into an electronics store and get customer service to assist me in searching for what I hoped to acquire. Nowadays, I can do all of that on the Internet. Though  I still love to go into a physical store as it allows me to tactually examine items, I am so thankful I can independently browse items as a way of "window" shopping and especially to purchase an item.

Last Sunday, I turned 40. And, though I'm still quite young, a lot of communication styles have changed during my lifetime. When I was a kid, I learned to type on a manual typewriter. Soon, I was introduced to the electric typewriter. I like a typewriter better because the way it feels as keys are pressed during typing helps me to keep rhythm. In seventh grade, I began to learn how to use a DOS computer. Windows came out before I graduated, but it was not accessible to me at the school for the blind at that time, though kids with usable vision could use it. The first braille embosser I used felt equivalent to a braillewriter. One sheet of paper was inserted, and commands from the computer caused it to emboss. The user had to physically change the paper if more than one page of braille was to be embossed. Next, I used the Juliet embosser. We always joked around in school because Romeo, another embosser, was also in our computer lab.

To step a little out of the computer lab and into my classroom, I used a Perkins brailler, still in use today. I also used a talking calculator. Braille textbooks were also available for me. However, unlike students today, I did not have a notetaker until I was a senior, and even then, I did not take it from class to class with me. I did use the skills I learned on it to operate the Braille 'n Speak that was purchased for me to use in college. Eventually, after trying out a couple of different colleges and learning as I worked and played, today's technology began to become more popular. I learned to use Windows and mastered the use of several different screenreaders. I taught technology and other blindness skills at a blindness rehabilitation center. Finally, I graduated from Frostburg State University with a degree in Elementary Education. Now, I teach braille  and integrate the use of notetakers and refreshable braille displays into the lessons I teach my students. A lot has changed since I was a student, but I am thankful I had the opportunity To experience both worlds.

Questions or comments? Tell us below. We would love to hear from you.

Prayers for S.J. and I as we gear up for our presentation at the NFB Convention of WV on Saturday. We’re going to be talking about writing, teaching, books, homeschool, and much more. If you are in the area, come see us. The presentation starts at about 11:00 AM. We’ll be at the Holiday Inn and Suites 400 Second Avenue Charleston, WV in the Montgomery Room. The event is free, however, to attend the entire convention and have a room and meals, you will need to register, and there is a fee for that.

Thanks so much for being with us this week. We pray you have a blessed weekend and come back next Thursday.

On Trying New Things and an Upcoming Event

Hello and welcome. S.J. Wells here with you today. Last week I decided to try another platform for my author blog. Blogger is great, but there are a few things about it that don’t fit my needs. What I want is an actual website that I can update as I am able. So, what I have learned from the experience is what I’m going to share with you today.

Note: For those who use screen readers, I am using Voice Over on a MacBook. My internet program is Safari.

Remember KWL charts from school? Yeah, well, I didn’t either, but that’s probably because charts don’t help a person who is blind as much as they might help a sighted person. But, as a homeschool mama of 2 sighted children, I’ve learned about them. In the spirit of a KWL chart, here we go.

K (What I already know)

1. How to use Voice Over and Safari
2. How to create a blog
3. What I want out of a website

W (What I want to learn)

1. Is this new platform friendly for screen readers?
2. Will I be able to enter the information by myself?
3. How much does it cost?
4. Will it be pleasing to sighted people’s eyes?

L (What I learned)

1. Wordpress is speech friendly, mostly.
2. Yes, I could enter the information by myself. However, I did need sighted assistance choosing a theme and color for the font.
3. When at first you don’t succeed, wait a while and try again with less frustration.

As you can probably tell, it wasn’t a quick process. I had to practice and keep trying until I got the results I wanted. What I needed in big supply was patience and time. I had to learn how my speech program worked with the software. Sometimes, this meant losing the content of a page and having to create it all over again. Sometimes, this meant fixing a page more than once to get the desired result. Sure, I got frustrated. No, it didn’t work out great every time. Yes, I needed help from someone who can see. But, I kept trying, and now I have a new website, and I think it looks pretty good. Go check it out for me, and tell me what you think. The address is

sjwellsauthor.com

This passed week seems to be a time for new things. My family just took in a kitten who will be 8 weeks old on Sept. 2. I never took care of a kitten before, but my daughters wanted one, so I am trying to be patient and learn. This process, as far as the kitten is concerned, takes using my hearing as often as possible.

My encouragement for you, faithful readers is to keep trying, no matter your disability. Try, fail, learn from your mistake and try again. Don’t be afraid of something, just because it is new. Embrace it and use it for your good. Blindness, deafness, paralysis, all of these do not have to define you, if you don’t allow them.

Now, for some upcoming news. We, the Adkins and Wells team will be presenting at the WV Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind in Charleston, WV on Saturday, Sept. 9 at approximately 11:00 AM. We will be talking about writing, blogging, education, homeschool and our project, a textbook for children called, “Ducking into UEB”, a book that teaches Unified English Braille to children in grades 4-12 and older readers. If you’re interested to come and hear us and want more information, check facebook.com/adkinsandwells/. We will be creating an event, there.

We hope you have enjoyed today’s post. Questions or comments? Please feel free to drop us a comment below or contact us via email at adkinsandwells@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you. Here’s wishing you many blessings and a wonderful weekend. Catch you back here next Thursday.

Interviews to Empower Presents Connie Newhouse

Hello, and welcome to another edition of Interviews to Empower. So far we have been introducing to you people who are blind and/or visually impaired who live “normal” lives, doing “normal” jobs and who aren’t afraid to try new things. This month, we would like to introduce you to one of these educators who made this possible, Connie New house, a former teacher at the West Virginia School for the Blind.

Q: So, Connie, how many years did you teach Home Economics?

A: I taught home ec about 25 years; also spent some time teaching Braille, English and math as the needs of the students and schedule were addressed.  After that time I was the principal at WVSB until 2007 when I retired, and then went back to sub for four more years.  Altogether I spent 40 years at the school.

Q: Why did you decide to teach children who are blind?

A: I wish I had a wonderful story of my life dream to teach blind kids, but the truth is that I was looking for a job and the school was looking for a teacher.  However, now I cannot imagine doing anything else.

Q: Why Home Ec?

A: Home Ec has always been my favorite area.  Kids can't succeed in any area of life without good life skills.  You might be a great computer programmer/writer/gardener/business owner but if you can't get up in the morning, get your breakfast, manage your wardrobe, care for your home, take care of your children, pay your bills, work as a team, and so on, it will be difficult for you to be a success. 

 I was drawn to home ec because it teaches skills that really matter - no matter your station in life.  We always told students that they might be able to name every state capitol but if they can't tie their shoes/fix their cereal/pack their lunch/ do their laundry/etc, they will have a difficult time being successful.

This area of teaching always meant a lot to me because I felt like we really connected with students, became friends, and loved hearing about their lives when they left Romney.

Q: What were some of the challenges of teaching children who could not see like you?

A: Students showed up for class, often with absolutely no knowledge or skills in the kitchen.  We had to start from the ground up with identification of equipment and materials, safety, and learning your way around the kitchen.  We laughed and cried and learned together.  We practiced and practiced and practiced until we could do it.  We learned together.

Q: What was your favorite part of the job?

A: When some students came to home ec or Daily Living Skills (DLS) class for the first time, they literally could not fix themselves a glass of ice water.  Many thought sandwiches all came pre made from the grocery; that cereal was just in the bowl with milk. 

 Many had been told that they could not cook/sew/clean/tend to their personal needs/have children because they were blind.  Seeing the "light go on" for those students made that my million dollar job!

Q: What were some of the changes in methods or technologies that you noticed over the years?

A: The obvious changes would be technology; we don't need a recipe book if we keep items on our phone. Learning to use a microwave is often faster and more efficient.  More foods come prepackaged.  People usually don't make their own clothes or can their own food.

Q: If you could give any advice to parents/care givers of students who are blind concerning home economics or daily living skills, what would it be?

A: Advice to parents of blind kids...the same as advice to parents of sighted kids...let them get in the kitchen, get dirty, make mistakes, laugh, try and have fun!  

Q: What advice would you give to students today?

A: I'm so sorry that the home ec/DLS classes at WVSB have been eliminated.  Even with caring house parents, there  is simply not enough time, or specialized skill training, to provide students with all the important life skills.

For instance...start every cooking project with a sink full of hot soapy water (put dishes in as you go and they're clean when you finish); work over a cookie sheet on the counter to catch spills, buy plates with a design that goes all the way around the plate so your table always looks pretty; use Elmer's glue to mark ranges, microwaves, laundry equipment, etc; put bacon in the oven to brown; when needing to add water to cooking meat or other food, use an ice cube to help avoid splattering; use parchment paper for ease of clean up; remember our motto  of "clutter causes chaos" so clear your kitchen drawers of unused equipment; pin matching socks/baby outfits/etc together before laundry so matching is no problem....and the list goes on and on.

Connie, thank you so much for taking the time to talk to us today, and thank you, faithful readers for being here, too. We would love it if you would leave us a comment. Let us know what you think. Until next time, get in that kitchen and get messy. :)

Blessings.

Braille

Happy Thursday, and welcome to the blog. S.J. Wells here with you, and this post is a bumpy one. You could also say that I am bringing up a touchy subject. Yep, today, we’re talking about braille.

Way back in 1821, a man named Charles Barbier who had created a form of raised dots that French soldiers could use to read at night came to visit a school for the blind there in France. A student at the school named Louis Braille improved upon Barbier’s code and in 1824, the writing and reading system for the blind called braille was born. It was improved upon over the years, and n 1905 grade 2 was adopted. Today, a person who is blind or visually impaired can read braille books, read braille on a refreshable braille display, purchase jewelry and/or chocolate with braille on it, write braille on a slate and stylus, a Perkins Brailler or electronically as on a notetaker. Come a long way, haven’t we?

I began learning braille at the tender age of 3. I’ll never forget those long evenings in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade, my braille book open on the table, its thermoform pages feeling plastic and making it difficult to move my sweaty hands across the page. Hours, it seemed crawled by as I went word by word. Several seconds of figuring out what the letters were, then another few minutes were spent putting those letters together in my head, sounding them out, only to realize the word was a simple one, like waterfall. But, practice makes perfect, or at least, practice makes proficient, and today, I read my Bible every morning without difficulty. Plus side, no more thermoform pages; only real paper. LOL

Some say there is little use for braille, especially with speech programs aplenty. I use Voice Over on my iPhone and MacBook, and it works great. But, I don’t process information as well with speech. I need to “see” it in order to truly study it. That is why I prefer my Bible in braille.

Knowing braille has also come in handy when my children were small. I used print/braille books, ones that someone had placed strips of labeling or pieces of plastic pages above or below the printed text with braille on them. I could read to my children while they read along or looked at the pictures. If I used only speech on a computer, the voice of the speech program would have had to read it to my girls. Much more personal, being able to read to them, don’t you think?

So, today braille users here in the USA are switching from English Braille, American edition to Unified English Braille, UEB. It isn’t much different, but if you aren’t used to it, you will be a little confused. I’m sure children are having an easier time learning it or switching than we adults, but learn it we must, if we are to keep up with it. For my part, I am learning as I go, thanks to Anita. She is, after all, the braille teacher, here. :)

Which reminds me; we’re going to be speaking at the West Virginia state Convention of the National Federation of the Blind On Sept. 9, 2017. Our topic? Well, we’re going to be talking about writing, what it’s like to be authors, about education, about teaching, about braille, UEB especially and about the textbook Anita and I are collaborating on. It’s called “Ducking into UEB”, and its current publication date is Sept. 30, 2017. It’s for students, and there are a lot of fun features inside, such as songs and stories to help make learning fun. You’ll be hearing more about it in the following weeks, so I’ll not say anymore just now. But, keep us, our project and our presentation at the NFB convention in WV in your thoughts and prayers.

What are your experiences with braille? Have you had opportunity to learn it? Do you know someone who reads braille? We would love to hear from you, so drop us a comment below.

Be sure and come back next Thursday, as we have another interview to empower you. We’re changing it up a bit, and you won’t want to miss it. Hear from someone who spent her life teaching students who were blind and visually impaired. Until then, keep those fingers nimble.

Blessings.