[BlindTlk] Congratulations to the NFB of Texas

Sat Mar 27 16:37:25 UTC 2021

Raul, thanks for sharing. This is great news.

On Fri, Mar 26, 2021 at 3:24 PM Raul A. Gallegos - NAGDU via BlindTlk <
blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> 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.
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> 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
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> This is a free event. CART & ASL Interpreters will be provided.
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> Learn more and REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/deHw823 <https://lnkd.in/deHw823>
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> */Apply to be a Mentor Here! <https://conta.cc/2Gmy4U6>/*
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> Respectfully,
> *Raul A. Gallegos* / President
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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>
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> 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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