My speech buddy runs a week long camp here for kids who use augmentative
communication devices and are physically impaired, we know all about trying
to get things going.  We were lucky we can use someone else's space to start
with.  Have  you tried getting a board together?  People that you trust and
that can get things done?  Try to find people you can delegate to especially
since you've been worried with your mother.  I'm sure that's not helping
your physical state either.  I think it's a great idea and definately needed
in that area.


Beth the OT

-----Original Message-----
From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Betty Alfred
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 10:21 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Birdwatching


In a message dated 02/11/2000 7:38:08 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Start talking to everyone in your area, Elks, Dept. of Rec, ARC, UCP and
all
 the other alphabet soups.  Don't forget to get ahold of people who already
 are running wildlife stations.  Get the word out I think its great.  Also,
 remember, not all visually impaired people read Braille, also have verbal
 listings available.  Flowers should be able to be touched and smelled,
also,
 dirt and other plants, so you have to be careful to not plant toxic plants.
 Keep it up girl.
  >>

There is so much to learn, isn't there?  I hadn't even thought about
alternatives to Braille either.  I have a lot to learn about -- thanks Beth!