I think I started this string and I had no idea at that time that it would 
start such a controversy.  I'm doing just fine myself but what is happening 
to elderly blind in this state is unconchessable, uneconomical, mean 
spirited and in general just stupid!!!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 2:24 PM
Subject: Re: Ham Calls and General Braille Text


> Hi Harvey,
> I agree with you about the umbrella agencies and blind folks.
>
> We've got one of these in California and it's generally not that good for
> blind consumers.
>
> I work as the Braille production specialist for my agency so see things 
> from
> the perspective of the central office and the administrative side.
>
> On the other hand, the blind employees of my agency don't stick together 
> so
> as far as I'm concerned they deserve what they get.
>
> For instance, we have a sighted man who is the agency's access technology
> specialist.
>
> I can think of lots of blind persons who could do his job more 
> effectively.
>
> Let me apologize to the list for this post.
>
> Didn't mean to get way off topic.
>
> Cordially,
>
> Eric
> KU3I