[Blindtlk] Adjustment to Blindness Training, NFB Centers or Not?

[Desiree Oudinot]

Hi,
I suppose we will have to agree to disagree on this point. As I said
previously, I'm not saying that the organized blind, or the organized
insert name of group here are bad in and of themselves. Organizations
do good things, and sometimes things that not everyone agrees with. I
understand your position, and I'm glad that you feel that you help to
make changes that will hopefully lead to more equal access and greater
employability of the blind. I am very grateful that such people exist,
because without any such system in place, we would probably all still
be confined to living in group homes, being treated as invalids,
begging on the streets, or maybe even worse things than that. Whether
it's the NFB, ACB or otherwise makes no difference to me. I can be
grateful and praise decisions that any organization makes without
wearing a badge.
I suppose that it's possible that my views will change over time. I am
only 23, after all. But I guess I've always been a bit apart from
others, ever since I can remember. I fully intend to stay on the NFB's
listservs that I'm subscribed to, take valuable information and
anecdotes in stride, and contribute, however infrequently, to the
discussions at hand.

On 3/23/13, Gary Wunder <gwunder at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hi, Desiree. I hope nothing in my message conveys that I feel those who are
> not involved do not have a purpose. This is certainly not my position. My
> position is that, in order to act on a purpose, to effect real change, one
> must take a position and then work to implement it. People who think taxes
> are too high and only talk with their neighbor have no influence. Their
> complaining may make them feel better, but they have focused no energy on a
> resolution. The same is true for those who believe we need more or less
> environmental activism.
>
> We have big-time issues around access that will control everything from our
> getting an education to taking a job. The job will determine whether we
> make
> a living or are given a living, and whether society can then decide what
> constitutes enough for us--enough monthly income, enough medical care,
> enough security in retirement. I make the case that these are important
> enough that I choose to be involved and to give some of my time to working
> to see we have real opportunity--not just working on opportunity for me,
> which is my responsibility, but opportunity for others. If enough people
> join to see that computer programs become accessible, that handheld devices
> speak as well as displaying their content visually, our school children
> have
> a chance. If not, we are allowing them to be treated as second-class
> citizens and perhaps condemning them to a second-class existence. I want to
> do something about this, and I'm willing to politely ask others to join me
> in carrying the load.
>
> Warmly,
>
> Gary
>
>
>
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