Future Reflections

Future Reflections

Future
Reflections
The
National Federation of the Blind Magazine for Parents and Teachers of Blind
Children
Vol. 4,
No. 3 July- Sept 1985
Barbara
Cheadle, Editor
ISSN-0883-3419
Copyright
© 1986 National Federation of the Blind
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about blindness and children contact:
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
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Dear Readers:
The time has come again for our special issue of FUTURE
REFLECTIONS. Every year, about this time, we mail a selected
collection of NFB literature about blindness. These excellent
speeches and articles have dealt with all aspects of blindness.
This year, we have some more very exciting articles on
issues that are extremely important to blind children and their
parents. We have:
--Blindness: The Pattern of Freedom
by Dr. Kenneth Jernigan
--So What About Independent Travel for the Blind
by Steve Benson
--The Blind in Medical Professions
by Ramona Walhof
--Suggestions for the Blind Cook

by Ruth Schroeder and Doris Willoughby
In his 1985 Banquet speech, "Blindness: The Pattern of Freedom",
Dr. Kenneth Jernigan outlines, with clarity, power, and
perception the obstacles to freedom encountered by the blind. It
is worth reading, and rereading for the insights and inspiration
it offers.
"So What About Independent Travel for the Blind", is one of
the best articles about cane travel you will ever read. It is
sensible, positive, and quickly dispels fears and myths about
independent travel for the blind. Author Steve Benson states
that, "Skills of independent mobility are neither obscure nor
terribly complicated. Rather, they are known, available, and
acquirable." He then proceeds to demonstrate the truth of that
statement with specific suggestions and information.
"The Blind in Medical Professions" is an important article
in at least two ways. First, it is a source of information and
encouragement to young blind men and women who would like careers in this field and second, it demonstrates again the importance
of attitudes and expectations.
The last article in the collection, "Suggestions for the
Blind Cook", was made available to readers upon request several
years ago. Since then, the article has been revised and update
The alternative techniques outlined are an invaluable aid to
parents as they teach and encourage their blind son or daughter
to be independent in the kitchen.