[Blindtlk] groups working together

Sat Sep 6 23:58:25 UTC 2014

Was it 1964 or 1965. I was thinking it wasn’t quite a done deal yet before I went to my first NFB Convention. 

Cindy

On Sep 6, 2014, at 2:44 PM, Mike Freeman via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Right on, Lloyd. It was 1964 and President Johnson signed the proclamation.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lloyd
> Rasmussen via blindtlk
> Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2014 11:41 AM
> To: justin williams; Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] groups working together
> 
> We probably should have celebrated this year.  In 1963 or 1964, the NFB got 
> the President of the United States to sign a proclamation declaring October 
> 15 as White Cane Safety Day.  The purpose was to alert drivers, but also to 
> make the public aware of the white cane as a symbol of independence, and of 
> the capabilities of blind people.  For a few decades, the NFB was 
> specifically mentioned in these proclamations, both federal and state.  Some
> 
> proclamations were called for in white cane laws which were being passed, 
> and others were separate initiatives.
> Eventually the White Cane Safety Day proclamations became more generic, and 
> they obviously lost a lot of their novelty.  It bothers me some that we, the
> 
> NFB, lose the credit for starting something worthwhile, simply because many 
> people never knew or conveniently forgot.  This does not mean that we should
> 
> not work together on projects which will help blind people.  Who are you 
> educating, and what is your combined message?
> 
> 
> 
> Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, MD
> http://lras.home.sprynet.com
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: justin williams via blindtlk
> Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2014 10:45 AM
> To: 'Cheryl Echevarria' ; 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] groups working together
> 
> There is nothing wrong with different chapters and oranizations working
> together; its better because it promotes unity.  Your president should
> rethink that; its white cane day, not nfb day. The more of a public presence
> we hae the beter it is for all concerned.
> It even helps those individuals who may lose their site lader.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cheryl
> Echevarria via blindtlk
> Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2014 10:37 AM
> To: 'Sherri'; 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] groups working together
> 
> Good morning Sheri and all:
> 
> I think 1st of all your chapter president should have informed the officers
> of your chapter, I don't like the fact for anyone going behind anyone's back
> on issues, this bring distrust within the chapter, affiliate and the
> organization as a whole. If you don't have trust then what do you have.
> 
> 2nd - My own opinions, I cannot see why it is so wrong to work with other
> organizations, ACB, Lighthouse, maybe even other organizations that have
> nothing to do with disabilities, to know about blindness.  I think it is
> wrong, especially if the other organization has a good working relationship
> with your chapter, why cause trouble, when one day, we might need the other
> organizations for votes in DC, to make changes.
> 
> I will be doing a presentation at our state convention in November, I am
> hoping that our streaming will be working, and those dates are November 7-9,
> 2014 in Niagara Falls, NY. About getting out in your own local community,
> being involved not just with you chapter of the NFB, but being involved
> where you live. Since I am on the board of our local chamber of commerce, I
> go every month to our local town meetings to speak on issues. I am also
> involved with NY Communities for a Change, on issues that affect my town,
> and more.
> 
> All the local politicians and other organizations know who I am, and since
> we are trying to increase membership for our chapter, we will be doing a
> chapter meeting in my town every other month. We already have Senators,
> Assembly people, local Legislators and other non-profit organizations who
> are wanting to come to our meetings to learn more about the NFB and
> Blindness. I also go to the local Board of Education meetings, etc.
> 
> Just a side note about increasing membership in your chapter, remember to
> reach out to the sighted communities:
> 
> 1. It will educate the sighted community as to what the blind can do.
> 2. We need members who can drive and offer members ways to get to local
> chapter meetings and other events, that you might need members to help with.
> As we know the biggest problem of getting members is the transportation to
> and from physical meetings.
> 
> 
> 
> Cheryl Echevarria, Vice President
> National Federation of the Blind, Greater Long Island Chapter
> 631-236-5138
> cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
> "Live the Life You Want"
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back.
> 
> 
> Cheryl Echevarria is also the owner of Echevarria Travel
> www.echevarriatravel.com; 631-456-5394 or reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> and  has partnered with Braille Smith. www.braillesmith.com for all her
> braille needs.  Gail Smith is the Secretary of the NFB of Alabama
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherri via
> blindtlk
> Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2014 10:22 AM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Blindtlk] groups working together
> 
> My chapter is working on a White Cane Day activity. In the past for many
> years, we have worked in conjunction with other groups in the area including
> our Lighthouse and our local ACB chapter. We have planned successful events.
> 
> Wehn my local NFB chapter decided to take it on this year, our chapter
> president let it be known that he would prefer if the other chapter was not
> involved. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors at Lighthouse.
> Without my knowing it, he called the director of Lighthouse and told her
> that we refuse to work with the local ACB chapter. The director said that
> Lighthouse has to stay neutral and they would not take sides and choose one
> organization over another.
> 
> I don't have any trouble with the two groups working together. Our chapter
> has been having low meeting turn-outs and if we involve the police and city
> and county officials, I would like to see a good turn-out. I am looking for
> feedback and opinions about chapters working together where possible.
> Thanks.
> 
> Sherri
> 
> Character is the side of yourself you choose to show the world.
> Integrity is what you do, what you say and how you act when you think no one
> is paying attention.
> Sherri Brun
> NFBF Newsline Chair
> flmom2006 at gmail.com
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