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Do’s and Don’ts to Remember When Meeting a Blind Person.

Kicking off October as National Meet the Blind Month by sharing one of my favorite posts. Enjoy!

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Posted on October 1, 2015 by Terri Rupp • This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink.

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I can’t believe this kid is getting so big and will be turning 11 in just 10 days. Soon I’ll be the shortest one in the family. happy national sons day to my Jackson. We sure have had a roller coaster of a year. I’m so happy he’s feeling better and back to his old self again.

#motivationmonday

Happy national daughters day to my not so mini mini me.

Sometimes, all you can do is smile and shake your head at small minded people and they’re low expectations of the capabilities of blind people. On my walk this morning to The shopping center just a half mile away, a guy rode past me and said, “That’s impressive.” Honey, you haven’t seen impressive. Your comment is better suited for the times when I am standing up on the back of the tandem bike helping to pedal us up ridiculously steep hills. Feel free to tell me I am impressive after crossing another marathon or ultra marathon Finishline. That comment is more welcome if you come across me on a trail while I’m navigating around tricky rocks with a hiking pole in my left hand and my long white cane in my right hand. Sadly, more often than not the general public views a blind person walking down the street as, “ impressive,“ or “inspiring.” I didn’t have the opportunity to say anything to that guy because he cycled away. Sometimes I do my share of educating, and sometimes I simply just smile and shake my head. If me walking down a suburban sidewalk with my cane impresses you, then I sorry for your sad life. But then again, my butt does look pretty impressive in those purple Lululemon tights.

Today’s #motivationmonday post comes with a shout out to Las Vegas Cyclery and Escape Adventures Bike Tours. They were one of our sponsors last year on our 365 mile Salt Lake City to St. George bike ride. Aaron picked up our bike from the shop on Saturday after she needed some work done, and today we took her out on a 35 miler with 2573 feet of elevation.

#Grateful for another gorgeous morning with Achilles Las Vegas. Even with a broken foot, our fearless leader is out there making sure everything runs smooth. Thanks for all you do Christy Gadoury. Jennifer Townsend Martinez thanks again for being my ride and guide.

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