[Blindtlk] Fw: [Nfbf-l] Erik Weihenmeyer on ExpeditionImpossible

[Bryan Schulz]

hi,

how did a man who doesn't want to associate with the nfb con the nfb out of 
$300k?

Bryan Schulz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Fw: [Nfbf-l] Erik Weihenmeyer on 
ExpeditionImpossible


> Actually Cindy we are not.
>
> But I am sure nothing is going to change your mind about that. I am sure 
> that people who personally know me as well know this as well.
>
> Erik, feels the way he feels!
>
> His father feels the way he feels, but at the same time, the only way they 
> are going to learn is from attending.
>
> I am not going to push the issues at all.
>
> I did post items on our list that pertain to other disabilities as in a 
> question to others, when we pass accessibility laws for us, they affect 
> everyone including those that are not blind.
>
> I met Dr. Scott Raines at the Convention, he is a paraplegic, that works 
> with the US and international disability community in travel. He also help 
> create bookshare.
>
> We are working together meaning, if I need help with travel experience in 
> other countries in the way of accessibility and I don't know I ask him, 
> and at the same time it helps to advocate as a blind person as well, he 
> came to us at convention and was told by former President Don Gilmore to 
> reach out to me because of me working to promote advocacy in the travel 
> industry for the blind.
>
> So, should we not allow other people with disabilities not come to our 
> convention to learn about us and what we do, that is what it seems.
>
> Only way we are going to become more knowledgeable about one another is to 
> learn from one another.
>
> Please do not take this as being crude or rude, which I am not being at 
> all, just making a point.
>
> Leading the Way in Independent Travel!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> http://www.echevarriatravel.com
> 631-456-5394
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com
>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Superior Travel, located in 
> Baldwin, NY. www.superiortravel.com
>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise & Travel, 
> Inc.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425 at verizon.net>
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 1:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Fw: [Nfbf-l] Erik Weihenmeyer on 
> ExpeditionImpossible
>
>
>> I think we're coming from different places in our philosophy, Cheryl.  I
>> believe in the abilities of *blind* people.  I believe that given the 
>> proper
>> training and opportunity, we can compete on an equal basis with our 
>> sighted
>> neighbors.  I also believe that the NFB exists to promote that philosophy
>> and fight for the rights of blind people whenever necessary.
>>
>> I don't believe that all other disabilities have a place in the work that
>> the NFB is doing.  We're blind and we know the challenges and barriers 
>> we're
>> faced with on a daily basis.  We are not all in wheelchairs or facing 
>> other
>> challenges.  There are other organizations to champion people with other
>> disabilities.  Beyond the fact that we are not experts in those areas,
>> financially, it would be prohibitive to take on all challenges.
>>
>> So, until Eric comes to the place where he recognizes that he's a blind
>> person and the reason he was able to accomplish what he has is in some 
>> part
>> due to the work of the National Federation of the Blind, we may not be 
>> ready
>> to jump at an opportunity to give him the prime audience his father 
>> believes
>> he deserves.
>>
>> Cindy
>>
>>
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