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Kevin D McCormack
Sun, Oct 15, 2017 2:45 AM
In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, "what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?" Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
I'm wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
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In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, "what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?" Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
I'm wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
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Jones, Michelle D
Sun, Oct 15, 2017 3:18 AM
Good question. This is not precisely the same situation, since Tibetans in India have now been “refugees” for 3+ generations (there’s a certain stability for them that more recent waves of refugees typically don’t have). -but in the town where I research, there is a special school for Tibetan kids who have disabilities. http://ngoengaschool.org/ Again, no specific info on visual impairment specifically.
We might get good information from medical volunteers who do ophthalmological missions to refugee camps. Here’s one I found:
https://imana.org/eye-care-for-syrian-refugees-2/
Good question. This is not precisely the same situation, since Tibetans in India have now been “refugees” for 3+ generations (there’s a certain stability for them that more recent waves of refugees typically don’t have). -but in the town where I research, there is a special school for Tibetan kids who have disabilities. http://ngoengaschool.org/ Again, no specific info on visual impairment specifically.
We might get good information from medical volunteers who do ophthalmological missions to refugee camps. Here’s one I found:
https://imana.org/eye-care-for-syrian-refugees-2/
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Judith
Sun, Oct 15, 2017 6:17 PM
There was a blind refugee from Myanmar who used to be a resident at Friedman Place. When his wife and daughter were able to come to the US to join him he moved to an apartment with them. His wife still works in housekeeping so, if you like, I can ask her if she/he would be willing to share their experience.
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In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
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> In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
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Sun, Oct 15, 2017 9:20 PM
That would be interesting!!
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On Oct 15, 2017, at 2:17 PM, Judith querciagrossa.judith@gmail.com wrote:
There was a blind refugee from Myanmar who used to be a resident at Friedman Place. When his wife and daughter were able to come to the US to join him he moved to an apartment with them. His wife still works in housekeeping so, if you like, I can ask her if she/he would be willing to share their experience.
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On Oct 14, 2017, at 9:45 PM, Kevin D McCormack Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu wrote:
In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
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That would be interesting!!
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> On Oct 15, 2017, at 2:17 PM, Judith <querciagrossa.judith@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> There was a blind refugee from Myanmar who used to be a resident at Friedman Place. When his wife and daughter were able to come to the US to join him he moved to an apartment with them. His wife still works in housekeeping so, if you like, I can ask her if she/he would be willing to share their experience.
>
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>> On Oct 14, 2017, at 9:45 PM, Kevin D McCormack <Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu> wrote:
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>> In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
>>
>> I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
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Sun, Oct 15, 2017 11:09 PM
Here’s a link to a recently published book on this topic: The Legal Protection of Refugees With Disabilities: Forgotten and Invisible?https://www.amazon.com/Legal-Protection-Refugees-Disabilities-Forgotten/dp/1786435438/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508091635&sr=1-1&keywords=mary+crock
The lead author (Mary Crock) is a human rights lawyer; her husband/co- author (Ron McCallum) is blind and was chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilitieshttp://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/CRPD/Pages/CRPDIndex.aspx, so I’m certain there is discussion of refugees who are blind/visually impaired. Both of these authors are amazing in their own rights as well (well worth Googling, especially check out Ron’s TED talkhttps://www.ted.com/talks/ron_mccallum_how_technology_allowed_me_to_read).
I am not sure why the book is so expensive (and I therefore do not yet have a copy to review for you all!) Perhaps it’s available somewhere other than Amazon, or perhaps it’s just priced like a textbook 😉
I do have contact information for Ron; we should see about getting him as a guest speaker in the future (especially if we know he’s in the U.S. since the time difference in Australia is particularly challenging).
Thanks!
Rebecca
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On Oct 15, 2017, at 2:17 PM, Judith <querciagrossa.judith@gmail.commailto:querciagrossa.judith@gmail.com> wrote:
There was a blind refugee from Myanmar who used to be a resident at Friedman Place. When his wife and daughter were able to come to the US to join him he moved to an apartment with them. His wife still works in housekeeping so, if you like, I can ask her if she/he would be willing to share their experience.
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On Oct 14, 2017, at 9:45 PM, Kevin D McCormack <Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edumailto:Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu> wrote:
In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
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Here’s a link to a recently published book on this topic: The Legal Protection of Refugees With Disabilities: Forgotten and Invisible?<https://www.amazon.com/Legal-Protection-Refugees-Disabilities-Forgotten/dp/1786435438/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508091635&sr=1-1&keywords=mary+crock>
The lead author (Mary Crock) is a human rights lawyer; her husband/co- author (Ron McCallum) is blind and was chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities<http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/CRPD/Pages/CRPDIndex.aspx>, so I’m certain there is discussion of refugees who are blind/visually impaired. Both of these authors are amazing in their own rights as well (well worth Googling, especially check out Ron’s TED talk<https://www.ted.com/talks/ron_mccallum_how_technology_allowed_me_to_read>).
I am not sure why the book is so expensive (and I therefore do not yet have a copy to review for you all!) Perhaps it’s available somewhere other than Amazon, or perhaps it’s just priced like a textbook 😉
I do have contact information for Ron; we should see about getting him as a guest speaker in the future (especially if we know he’s in the U.S. since the time difference in Australia is particularly challenging).
Thanks!
Rebecca
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That would be interesting!!
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On Oct 15, 2017, at 2:17 PM, Judith <querciagrossa.judith@gmail.com<mailto:querciagrossa.judith@gmail.com>> wrote:
There was a blind refugee from Myanmar who used to be a resident at Friedman Place. When his wife and daughter were able to come to the US to join him he moved to an apartment with them. His wife still works in housekeeping so, if you like, I can ask her if she/he would be willing to share their experience.
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On Oct 14, 2017, at 9:45 PM, Kevin D McCormack <Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu<mailto:Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu>> wrote:
In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
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Sun, Oct 15, 2017 11:49 PM
Rebecca
This looks like an amazing book but as you stated pricey. Thank you for sharing this resource!
Valery
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On Oct 15, 2017, at 7:09 PM, Rebecca Sheffield rsheffield@afb.net wrote:
Here’s a link to a recently published book on this topic: The Legal Protection of Refugees With Disabilities: Forgotten and Invisible?
The lead author (Mary Crock) is a human rights lawyer; her husband/co- author (Ron McCallum) is blind and was chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, so I’m certain there is discussion of refugees who are blind/visually impaired. Both of these authors are amazing in their own rights as well (well worth Googling, especially check out Ron’s TED talk).
I am not sure why the book is so expensive (and I therefore do not yet have a copy to review for you all!) Perhaps it’s available somewhere other than Amazon, or perhaps it’s just priced like a textbook 😉
I do have contact information for Ron; we should see about getting him as a guest speaker in the future (especially if we know he’s in the U.S. since the time difference in Australia is particularly challenging).
Thanks!
Rebecca
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That would be interesting!!
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On Oct 15, 2017, at 2:17 PM, Judith querciagrossa.judith@gmail.com wrote:
There was a blind refugee from Myanmar who used to be a resident at Friedman Place. When his wife and daughter were able to come to the US to join him he moved to an apartment with them. His wife still works in housekeeping so, if you like, I can ask her if she/he would be willing to share their experience.
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On Oct 14, 2017, at 9:45 PM, Kevin D McCormack Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu wrote:
In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
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This looks like an amazing book but as you stated pricey. Thank you for sharing this resource!
Valery
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> On Oct 15, 2017, at 7:09 PM, Rebecca Sheffield <rsheffield@afb.net> wrote:
>
> Here’s a link to a recently published book on this topic: The Legal Protection of Refugees With Disabilities: Forgotten and Invisible?
>
> The lead author (Mary Crock) is a human rights lawyer; her husband/co- author (Ron McCallum) is blind and was chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, so I’m certain there is discussion of refugees who are blind/visually impaired. Both of these authors are amazing in their own rights as well (well worth Googling, especially check out Ron’s TED talk).
>
> I am not sure why the book is so expensive (and I therefore do not yet have a copy to review for you all!) Perhaps it’s available somewhere other than Amazon, or perhaps it’s just priced like a textbook 😉
>
> I do have contact information for Ron; we should see about getting him as a guest speaker in the future (especially if we know he’s in the U.S. since the time difference in Australia is particularly challenging).
>
> Thanks!
> Rebecca
>
>
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>
> That would be interesting!!
>
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>
> On Oct 15, 2017, at 2:17 PM, Judith <querciagrossa.judith@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> There was a blind refugee from Myanmar who used to be a resident at Friedman Place. When his wife and daughter were able to come to the US to join him he moved to an apartment with them. His wife still works in housekeeping so, if you like, I can ask her if she/he would be willing to share their experience.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 14, 2017, at 9:45 PM, Kevin D McCormack <Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu> wrote:
>
> In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
>
> I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
>
> <image002.png>
> Kevin McCormack, COMS
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Thu, Oct 19, 2017 9:09 PM
Hi all,
Tomorrow at 5 pm I will have a phone call with a refuge from Myanmar/Burma.
He is blind and came to the US in 2005.
Does anyone have any questions that you would like me to ask him?
(Sorry if this message is a repeat.)
Judith
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On Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 4:20 PM, valeryherring@yahoo.com wrote:
That would be interesting!!
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On Oct 15, 2017, at 2:17 PM, Judith querciagrossa.judith@gmail.com
wrote:
There was a blind refugee from Myanmar who used to be a resident at
Friedman Place. When his wife and daughter were able to come to the US to
join him he moved to an apartment with them. His wife still works in
housekeeping so, if you like, I can ask her if she/he would be willing to
share their experience.
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 14, 2017, at 9:45 PM, Kevin D McCormack Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu
wrote:
In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is,
“what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through
a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this
specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees
with disabilities.
I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees
that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
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Hi all,
Tomorrow at 5 pm I will have a phone call with a refuge from Myanmar/Burma.
He is blind and came to the US in 2005.
Does anyone have any questions that you would like me to ask him?
(Sorry if this message is a repeat.)
Judith
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On Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 4:20 PM, <valeryherring@yahoo.com> wrote:
> That would be interesting!!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 15, 2017, at 2:17 PM, Judith <querciagrossa.judith@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> There was a blind refugee from Myanmar who used to be a resident at
> Friedman Place. When his wife and daughter were able to come to the US to
> join him he moved to an apartment with them. His wife still works in
> housekeeping so, if you like, I can ask her if she/he would be willing to
> share their experience.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 14, 2017, at 9:45 PM, Kevin D McCormack <Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu>
> wrote:
>
> In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is,
> “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through
> a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this
> specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees
> with disabilities.
>
>
>
> I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees
> that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
>
>
>
> <image002.png>
>
> Kevin McCormack, COMS
>
> Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
>
> PhD Student in Global Inclusion and Social Development
>
> University of Massachusetts Boston
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Thu, Oct 19, 2017 11:06 PM
Hi Judith
I do have a few questions:
- What, where, and when did services begin for him?
- Is there awareness today for people with disabilities
- Does he know statistics of how many teachers for the visually impaired or O&M instructors are located in Myanmar/Burma
- How has he adjusted to life in the US?
Thank you for asking!!
Valery
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On Oct 19, 2017, at 5:09 PM, Judith Querciagrossa querciagrossa.judith@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all,
Tomorrow at 5 pm I will have a phone call with a refuge from Myanmar/Burma.. He is blind and came to the US in 2005.
Does anyone have any questions that you would like me to ask him?
(Sorry if this message is a repeat.)
Judith
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On Oct 15, 2017, at 2:17 PM, Judith querciagrossa.judith@gmail.com wrote:
There was a blind refugee from Myanmar who used to be a resident at Friedman Place. When his wife and daughter were able to come to the US to join him he moved to an apartment with them. His wife still works in housekeeping so, if you like, I can ask her if she/he would be willing to share their experience.
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On Oct 14, 2017, at 9:45 PM, Kevin D McCormack Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu wrote:
In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
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Hi Judith
I do have a few questions:
1. What, where, and when did services begin for him?
2. Is there awareness today for people with disabilities
3. Does he know statistics of how many teachers for the visually impaired or O&M instructors are located in Myanmar/Burma
4. How has he adjusted to life in the US?
Thank you for asking!!
Valery
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> On Oct 19, 2017, at 5:09 PM, Judith Querciagrossa <querciagrossa.judith@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Tomorrow at 5 pm I will have a phone call with a refuge from Myanmar/Burma.. He is blind and came to the US in 2005.
> Does anyone have any questions that you would like me to ask him?
>
> (Sorry if this message is a repeat.)
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> Judith
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>> On Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 4:20 PM, <valeryherring@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> That would be interesting!!
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>>> On Oct 15, 2017, at 2:17 PM, Judith <querciagrossa.judith@gmail.com> wrote:
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>>> There was a blind refugee from Myanmar who used to be a resident at Friedman Place. When his wife and daughter were able to come to the US to join him he moved to an apartment with them. His wife still works in housekeeping so, if you like, I can ask her if she/he would be willing to share their experience.
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>>>> On Oct 14, 2017, at 9:45 PM, Kevin D McCormack <Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu> wrote:
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>>>> In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
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>>>> I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
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>>>> Kevin McCormack, COMS
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>>>> Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
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>>>> PhD Student in Global Inclusion and Social Development
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>>>> University of Massachusetts Boston
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AZ
Fri, Oct 20, 2017 1:19 AM
I am currently scheduled to go to Myanmar on December 27th with a group of colleagues who are professors at different colleges and universities. This is an educational trip. I hope to learn about the values of this culture re: individuals with disabilities. I’ll be happy to share what I learn. I’m a little little nervous about the political unrest but I’ve been reassured that we are not going anywhere near the area of atrocities.
Nancy
On Oct 14, 2017, at 10:45 PM, Kevin D McCormack Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu wrote:
In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
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University of Massachusetts Boston
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I am currently scheduled to go to Myanmar on December 27th with a group of colleagues who are professors at different colleges and universities. This is an educational trip. I hope to learn about the values of this culture re: individuals with disabilities. I’ll be happy to share what I learn. I’m a little little nervous about the political unrest but I’ve been reassured that we are not going anywhere near the area of atrocities.
Nancy
> On Oct 14, 2017, at 10:45 PM, Kevin D McCormack <Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu> wrote:
>
> In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
>
> I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
>
> <image002.png>
> Kevin McCormack, COMS
> Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
> PhD Student in Global Inclusion and Social Development
> University of Massachusetts Boston
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Fri, Oct 20, 2017 1:41 AM
Oh that sounds amazing. Please do share what you learn especially regarding people with disabilities and those with blindness/visual impairment.
From: AZ [mailto:azimelle@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 9:19 PM
To: Kevin D McCormack Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu
Cc: Intlglobal@lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: Re: [Intlglobal] Refugees with Disabilities
I am currently scheduled to go to Myanmar on December 27th with a group of colleagues who are professors at different colleges and universities. This is an educational trip. I hope to learn about the values of this culture re: individuals with disabilities. I’ll be happy to share what I learn. I’m a little little nervous about the political unrest but I’ve been reassured that we are not going anywhere near the area of atrocities.
Nancy
On Oct 14, 2017, at 10:45 PM, Kevin D McCormack <Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edumailto:Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu> wrote:
In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
<image002.png>
Kevin McCormack, COMS
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
PhD Student in Global Inclusion and Social Development
University of Massachusetts Boston
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Oh that sounds amazing. Please do share what you learn especially regarding people with disabilities and those with blindness/visual impairment.
From: AZ [mailto:azimelle@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 9:19 PM
To: Kevin D McCormack <Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu>
Cc: Intlglobal@lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: Re: [Intlglobal] Refugees with Disabilities
I am currently scheduled to go to Myanmar on December 27th with a group of colleagues who are professors at different colleges and universities. This is an educational trip. I hope to learn about the values of this culture re: individuals with disabilities. I’ll be happy to share what I learn. I’m a little little nervous about the political unrest but I’ve been reassured that we are not going anywhere near the area of atrocities.
Nancy
On Oct 14, 2017, at 10:45 PM, Kevin D McCormack <Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu<mailto:Kevin.McCormack001@umb.edu>> wrote:
In thinking about the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, a question I ask is, “what information is there about blind/visually impaired refugees?” Through a cursory internet search, it is difficult to find information on this specific population of refugees. But there is a bit more regarding refugees with disabilities.
I’m wondering if any of you have information or experience with refugees that are blind/visually impaired that you would be willing to share.
<image002.png>
Kevin McCormack, COMS
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
PhD Student in Global Inclusion and Social Development
University of Massachusetts Boston
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