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

[Gary Wunder]

Hi Sherri. I think most chapters would say that blind means either legally
or functionally blind with best correction. If your daughter can drive and
read regular print, it would seem to me she is not either legally or
functionally blind. That doesn't mean she doesn't care about the work we do
or even that she doesn't love the Federation, but unless someone can come up
with a different definition, I think blind means blind after correction.

Warmly,

Gary

 

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Subject: [Blindtlk] what qualifies as blind in terms of seeking president
orVP?

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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