"...of what different causes of vision are like."
That's what you wrote, but I don't know how to respond. Let me
try:
Different causes of vision are like different causes of hearing.
Different causes of vision are like the different causes of
smelling.
Different causes of vision are like the mystery of spring and the
blossoming of flowers.
I don't think I'm getting anywhere. Could you maybe sit a bit
longer with your thoughts and rephrase your question so that we
unsophisticated blind and visually impaired people can understand
what you are trying to find out?
Not only is it efficient and effective, but it is something of a
courtesy to your readers to show that you've given some thought
and care to your emails, and didn't just dash them off without
reading them back. Also, as a Staff Writer who represents blind
and visually impaired people to the business world, I'd expect
you to take extra care to present an excellent face.
I read the rest of your email and figured out what you are asking
for. I made corrections, which I marked with an asterisk, and I
put my suggestions in between parentheses.
Thanks,
Peter Seymour
At 06:54 PM 12/1/01 -0800, you wrote:
>Hello again!
>
>I am writing an article for employers on what different causes
of vision are like.
>
>I'm hoping to help them understand the variety of eye conditions
and,* more importantly, to give them a practical idea *of what it
"looks like. I want them to *be better able to imagine what
different low vision people can and can't see so that they don't
continue to believe blindness is always total.
*I also want to give them a chance *to imagine *how each
condition is *experienced from OUR side.
>
>If you have LOW VISION, are partially sighted, please drop me a
note at:
>
[log in to unmask] and tell me:
1. What *is the name of your eye condition?
2. What part of the *visual system is affected?*
3. If you look at an 8" by 10" photograph, what do you see *or
not see?
4. What work tasks present a problem for your vision?
5. What adaptive tools do you use?
6. What can a supervisor do to reduce problems for your vision?
(I'm not sure what you mean by a "supervisor". Also, why not ask,
"What is the best description of your vision that a sighted
person can relate to, and maybe simulate? Is your vision like
looking through frosted glass? Is it like a special effect from a
particular movie?)
Here is an example:
1. I have Stargardt's Disease
2. It affects the macula which is part of the retina
3. Most of the picture is very indistinct and some is obscured.*
(indistinct and obscured are synonyms. What is the distinction
that you wish to make?) I "see" it all but very fuzzy or
completely mixed up.
4. Reading print. Filing.
5. I made myself a "paperless office" and only use things I can
read on a computer with screen magnification and reader.
6. Give me print material via email or on a disk.
I will only use your first name if I quote you.
>I need your reply by Wednesday, December 5.
>
>It is for an article in eSight Careers Network
www.eSightCareers.net
>
>Warm Regards,
>
Nan Hawthorne, Staff Writer [log in to unmask]
eSight Careers Network™
Where blind and visually impaired people share the tools they
need to develop and succeed in rewarding careers.
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Seattle office: 206-418-9980 [log in to unmask]
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