[Blindtlk] [Nfb-or] Oregon must reopen the School For The Blind

[T. Joseph Carter]

Eric,

I'd be willing to look at a resolution if you'd like to submit one 
for consideration.  I'm chairing the resolutions committee this year.

Joseph

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On Tue, Sep 08, 2009 at 04:36:16PM -0500, Eric Calhoun wrote:
>Someone on Blindtlk asked what one can do on the reopening of the Oregon
>School for the Blind.  Might I suggest drafting resolution(s) opposing the
>School's closure, litigation, and litigate, yourself.  OSB must be able to
>keep its enrollment, but advertising is the key.  If anyone in "the other
>organization" has a Convention, put this resution(s) on the table.  There
>must be panel discussions and meaningful dialogue.  Put petitions out, and
>mail it, or drop it off, to the Capitol.  Remember, there is strength in
>numbers.  Bills must be repealed; litigation must be used at once, and
>blind people must come forward.  Draft PSA's and write Letters To The
>Editor.  Believe me: When the legislators see all this backlash, they may
>be forced to act.
>
>If you are a parent of a child who went to OSB, or, you are an alumnus,
>show your outrage, too.  The blind of Oregon are counting on you.
>
>If there is room, Art, put on the agenda a panel discussion about OSB,
>please  Blind people have options!  Let's use them!
>
>Eric
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>Eric from Los Angeles!

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