[BlindTlk] Congratulations to the NFB of Texas

Fri Mar 26 20:17:34 UTC 2021

Hello everyone. I am sharing this in the hopes that some of you may 
attend. When I found out a couple of weeks ago that I was nominated and 
chosen along with our NFB of Texas affiliate for our mentoring program, 
it was a pleasant surprise. The below is the information which gives the 
dates and times for the ceremony. Also, below my signature is the 
original message from Norma Crosby, our NFB of Texas President.

Thank you.

Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame: 
<https://ndmc.pyd.org/hall-of-fame/>Class of 2020 Induction Ceremony - 
March 30th 6:30-8:30 PM ET | 3:30 - 5:30 PM PT

The Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame was established 
by the National Disability Mentoring Coalition (NDMC) in 2015 to carry 
on the legacy of disability champion and lifelong mentor, Susan Daniels, 
and to spotlight individuals and groups around the United States who are 
making a significant difference in the lives of youth and adults with 
disabilities through mentoring.

This year, the celebration will recognize the Class of 2020 as mentors 
and organizations who have supported disability justice, racial justice, 
and COVID-19 related issues impacting the disability community.

The event will include remarks from Dr. Manu Thakral, Partners for Youth 
with Disabilities Board Member, a performance by Jennifer Msumba, and 
special remembrances of Thomas Golden and Alec Frazier, champions of 
disability rights and mentors to many. More speakers will be added.

This is a free event. CART & ASL Interpreters will be provided.

Learn more and REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/deHw823 <https://lnkd.in/deHw823>

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Respectfully,
*Raul A. Gallegos* / President
National Association of Guide Dog Users, /NAGDU/
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-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: 	[NFBT] Congratulations to Us
Date: 	Tue, 2 Mar 2021 12:07:21 -0600
From: 	Norma Crosby <ncrosby at nfbtx.org>
To: 	<member at nfbtx.org> <member at nfbtx.org>

Hello everyone,

This morning I am writing to share an announcement that we can all take 
pride in. Our affiliate's CAREER Mentoring Program has been inducted 
into the National Disability Mentoring Coalition and Partners for Youth 
with Disabilities Hall of Fame, and one of our mentors, Raul Gallegos 
has also received the same honor. There will be a ceremony to recognize 
all inductees on the evening of March 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Central 
Time. I will share information about the ceremony as it becomes available.
In 2018, another of our mentors, Daniel Marinez, was honored in the same 
way, and I have no doubt that other program participants will be 
considered in the future. Our program has been active since 2007, and we 
have had the honor of mentoring some pretty great kids who have turned 
into pretty great adults. I expect nothing less in the years to come.
If you know of blind people between the ages of 14 and 22 who could 
benefit from working with a blind role model as they set and achieve 
their goals, please feel free to direct them to our website so they can 
apply as a program participant. Or, have them give us a call to discuss 
how to sign up. If you know a blind adult who would be a good role model 
for blind youth, please do the same. We are always looking for new 
mentors as well.
Best regards,
Norma Crosby, President
National Federation of the Blind of Texas
1600 E Highway 6, Suite 215
Alvin, TX  77511
(281) 968-7733 (Main Office)
(832) 558-4940 (Fax)
ncrosby at nfbtx.org <mailto:ncrosby at nfbtx.org>

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