[Blindtlk] what qualifies as blind in terms of seeking president or VP?

[Marion Gwizdala]

Sherri,
    It is my understanding that the NFB uses its functional definition of 
blindness as the criteria for swhether or not one qualifies as "blind" for 
the purposes of the constitution. That definition from the article, "A 
definition of blindness", is a visual impairment that requires an individual 
to use alternative techniques to perform a task most people would perform 
using eyesight. That, at least, is my recollection of the definition. You 
may want to refer your daughter to the article available on

http://www.nfb.org

Fraternally yours,
Marion



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2012 2:08 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] what qualifies as blind in terms of seeking president or 
VP?


> My daughter has been involved with NFB since she was very small. She has 
> been chapter secretary and now wants to be treasurer. She asked why she is 
> not allowed to run for President or Vice-president, since she is 
> technically blind from surgery to remove congenital cataracts shortly 
> after birth. She can, with correction, drive a car, but she does have 
> visual limitations on her license. Under the criterion NFB has in place, 
> could she run for chapter president or vice-president? I thank you for 
> your input.
>
> Sherri Brun
> flmom2006 at gmail.com
> "Don't give up something you want forever for something you want only for 
> now!"
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