Music By Laurel Jean

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Thursday, June 30, 2011

The Road to Independence

Nancy, Laurel and Audrey in front of CARTA

 


Here I am with fellow Dixie Land officers Nancy Moore (with guide Giza) and Audrey Gunter (with guide Jesse) as we pose in front of CARTA, the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority.

Nancy, Audrey and I recently had the privilege of speaking to CARTA drivers. It was a joy for me personally, to have the opportunity to thank some of the folks who make it possible for us in the blindness community to stay "on the road to independence." Public transportation allows us the dignity of independent travel at a rate more reasonable than that of a personal driver. Whether traveling to Walmart for routine shopping, or heading to the airport to catch a flight to a musical engagement, I absolutely love public transportation and paratransit!

The drivers asked us a lot of really great questions, including how they could be of better help to those of us who don't see. We exchanged a lot of funny stories, and shared a lot of laughs, too.

My thanks to CARTA, Dixie Land GDU, and the Charleston, SC Association for the Blind for making me part of this three-day set of educational workshops.

Thank God, and thank you, for your ongoing prayers and support. You help keep my ministry and its outreach growing and going!

© 2011 by Laurel Jean Walden

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God continues to bless me with a busy and fulfilling life. Even after thirty-plus years, my music and ministry keep going and growing. Blind from birth, I am n avid user of Braille and the long, white cane, in addition to a variety of mainstream and access technology. While my blindness does not define me, I consider it to be a unique gift from God. With this gift comes my opportunity to serve as an advocate on behalf of my fellow members of the Blindness community, living and serving among blind and sighted folks of all ages, on all walks of life. To learn more about my music, ministry and outreach, please visit my Web site, and be sure to stay tuned to my Blog!