Testimonials

Dear Elaine,

I'm writing this letter on behalf of my three-year old son Matthew. Recently your organization conducted a vision screening for preschool children at the nursery school where Matthew is a student. Your test results indicated a problem and recommended a professional exam. The results of the exam show that he is extremely far-sighted. In the physician's opinion, this would have resulted in a learning disability for Matthew if this continued to go unnoticed.

I want to thank you for this wonderful screening service. Matthew will now be wearing glasses. The foundation of his education should progress without any interference from poor vision.

Thanks for doing a great job.

Sincerely,
Maryann B.

Dear Mrs. Welch:

Just a note to let you know how much I appreciate your extending yourself to me after an already long and busy day. The meeting with you and your staff helped me resolve my problems. Without all the issues they discussed with me, I would never have been so clear in my direction or achieved my goals. Time and again, you have been an outstanding professional with a kind and ready ear. All of the employees in your agency are dedicated and have a caring manner. It's been a pleasure working with you.

Gratefully,
AK

Dear Patty,

When you walked into our classroom, I expected a timid blind woman groping to find her way. What a misconception! You were nothing like I imagined. Before you came, I never knew how independent blind people could be. I especially liked all the household items you brought to show us. I also never knew that National Geographic comes in Braille.

I hope that you continue your program at other schools. I'm sure that other people would like to see you so they could appreciate your challenges and how you overcome them.

Sincerely,
Liz M.
7th Grader

Dear Board of Directors:

I have found that in spite of ups and downs, you can maintain balance and carry on your life in spite of your disabilities. I believe that when one door closes, another one opens. I have been a surgical nurse for the last 40 years. Before that, I served my country with the U.S. Navy as a medic. During my college years, I worked full-time as a correctional office with the Bucks County Prison and as a nursing assistant at Neshaminy Manor. I did what I loved and I loved what I did.

In February 1999, I had surgical intervention for breast cancer. I expected to return to work in July, but I was then diagnosed with cervical cancer. Radiation treatment followed and I developed diabetes and vision loss. I became a recluse and a mystery to my family and myself. All I knew was illness and depression. I had lost my independence and self esteem. I had always been the giver, not the taker!

The staff at the Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired helped me to realize that I had choices and that there were options and resources out there for me. In spite of my blindness, I know now that I have will power, I have wisdom, and I have freedom of choice. I have empathy, I learned to care, and I learned to share. They helped me come from the dark to the light again.

I once again feel like a healthy human being.

Sincerely,
MG