Texas Commission for the Blind Report, Volume 5, Number 2, June 1988 Page: 3
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IN BRIEF
U Very Special Arts/San Anto-
nio (VSA/SA) is developing a
network of artists who are disa-
bled. VSA/SA is conducting a
survey of disabled artists and
other interested persons. The
group is also conducting a sur-
vey of museums, galleries and
art supply sources to identify
ones that are accessible to per-
sons with disabilities. For more
information, contact VSA/SA,
2205 N. Presa, Suite B-201, San
Antonio, TX 78205.
"Authentic Cajun Cooking"
is the nation's first Cajun cook-
book that is available in braille
and large print. The Light-
house for the Blind in New
Orleans has received permis-
sion to produce Chef Paul
Prudhomme's recipes and the
book will be sold as a fund
raiser. For more information,
contact Suzete Watson at 504/
899-4501, Ext. 130 or write the
Lighthouse at 123 State St.,
New Orleans, LA 70118.
The "RP Messenger," the
official bi-annual newsletter of
the Texas Association of Reti-
nitis Pigmentosa, Inc. (TARP),
is now available in braille. This
publication is available in
"sight-saving" 12 point print,
bold print and on cassette. For
more information, contact
Dorothy Stiefel, P.O. Box
8388, Corpus Christi, TX
78468-0388.
Wisconsin state senators have
approved a measure allowing
people who are blind to hunt
deer and other game if accom-
panied by a sighted hunter. The
bill extends eligibility for a spe-
cial permit to people who pres-
ent medical evidence that they
are unable to hunt alone
because of a permanent physi-
cal disability, including
blindness.NOTES OF
APPRECIATION
"Since coming to the State Com-
mission for the Blind Ms. Sylvia
Smith has done an outstanding job
in her position as VHC Case-
worker. Her overall performance
exceeds her job requirement. Ms.
Smith has been helpful, informa-
tive, friendly and professional in
every way. Her assistance in help-
ing my daughter is greatly appreci-
ated. She has devoted much time
and energy in helping my 13-year-
old daughter cope and adjust to
her visual loss."
(Comments from a parent in
Houston.)DEAF
COMMISSION
HAS NEW
PROGRAM
The Texas Commission
for the Deaf is implementing
a new statewide program
which provides a safety mea-
sure for drivers who are deaf
or hearing impaired and for
law enforcement officers.
The Safety Communication
Sticker Program for Drivers
who are Deaf or Hearing
Impaired is a voluntary pro-
gram authorized by the Leg-
islature. Drivers can
purchase a special sticker to
display on their vehicles so
that law enforcement and
emergency response person-
nel can immediately identify
them and know that special
communication may be
needed. Additional informa-
tion regarding this program
is available by contacting
Sherry Lee, Program Spe-
cialist, TDC, P.O. Box
12904, Austin, Texas 78711,
512/469-9891."Thanks for the Keynote. I like
it very much. I use it very often in
school."
(A short note to Executive Direc-
tor Pat Westbrook from a client
in the agency's Visually Handi-
capped Children's Program.)
"...you were so kind to try to help
my brother. Your ideas of widening
his scope of communication were
well thought out. Your efforts were
not ignored by us. You and your
'cohort' visiting him in the hospital
were just above and beyond the
call of duty."
(Comments from a family mem-
ber to Tyler OBS/ILR Teacher
Donna Kachlic.)
"God bless you everyone for all
you have done for me and for the
love and patience that is such a
way of life there. I have been very
busy since I came home...I do most
of the cooking and a great deal of
cleaning. I use methods every day
that you showed at CCRC..."
(Excerpts from a letter to staff
at the agency's Criss Cole Reha-
bilitation Center in Austin.)REPORT is an official publication of the
Texas Commission for the Blind. It is avail-
able free of charge to any individual request-
ing to be placed on the mailing list. News
articles should be forwarded to the Public
Information Office. P.O. Box 12866, Austin,
Texas 78711 or call 512/459-2612. This news-
letter is available on tape upon request. Toll-
free number is 1-800-252-5204.
Lewis R. Timberlake, Chairman
Pat D. Westbrook, Executive Director
Rolando Garza, Editor
Jean Wakefield, Editorial Assistant
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