Hi all,
Well, I just read the new rules by the CCAA. I believe we will also be knocked out the program. In the list of conditions no longer accepted is monocular blindess.
I'm blind in my left eye. So, unless there's an interpretation that I don't know of (and I will contact my agency for additional information), I believe we are not elligible.
I find it funny my vision would be the reason the door closed. My vision has no impact on me--none--no working, living or driving restrictions.
The only thing I can't do is become a pilot.
I do feel lucky because if China says no, I can make peace with my monocular self. I've always been open to other countries and I think welcoming an additional child and culture into our family could be very exciting.
For all of those who are also finding the door closed, my heart is with you. I think that the rules are effective (they sure will reduce the applicants by over 50%). I also think that they are lousy rules--and ultimately hurt a lot of children. While the number of children that are being abandonned may down & the number of domestic adoptions are up (both great things)---I don't believe for a second that there are not enough children available. So, it is a haunting thought to think of children in orphanages, families here waiting--and a government unwilling to unite them.
Take care,
Melissa