[Cinci-nfb] White Cane event

[Marianne Denning]

I can't believe NIB, CABVI and Clovernook would schedule an activity
on white cane day.  It either means they don't care about blind people
or they are uninformed.  So much for understanding the blind
community.

On 9/15/15, Dale Barta via Cinci-nfb <cinci-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Dear Deborah: I agree that the walk should be held when the C.E.Os can
> attend. I vote for October 22. Sincerely, Dale Barta
>
>
>
> From: Cinci-nfb [mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Deborah
> Kendrick via Cinci-nfb
> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 8:29 AM
> To: cinci-nfb at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Deborah Kendrick
> Subject: [Cinci-nfb] White Cane event
>
>
>
> Dear Cinci NFB Chapter,
>
> As indicated in Christopher Sabine's membership report, we encountered a
> bit
> of a stumbling block with the White Cane event, and have come up with what
> I
> hope you will all find to be a happy work-around.
>
> It turns out that October 15 is also part of the National indistries for
> the
> Blind conference, which both the CABVI and Clovernook CEO's and other key
> staff will be attending.
>
> Since October is meet the Blind Month all month, I suggested that we move
> the walk to another date when all can attend.
>
> The two dates suggested are October 20 and 22.
>
> We agreed that Kathy Gottsleich of CABVI would research to make sure there
> are no significant conflicts with other organizations holding events
> downtown, and that I would check with all of you.
>
> CABVI and Clovernook have provided tremendous support for this event in the
> past and will do so again, so ensuring that the CEO's of each organization
> is able to attend just makes sense to me.
>
> I invite all your feedback and will keep you posted with all and any
> information as I have it.
>
> Please let me know your thoughts either via this list or by contacting me
> directly at
>
>  <mailto:dkkendrick at earthlink.net> dkkendrick at earthlink.net
>
> or by phone at 513-673-4474.
>
> For those who are new to the chapter, the White Cane event celebrates the
> independence and equality of blind people.
>
> We meet at City Hall, make a short and usually lovely walk together from
> City Hall to Fountain Square.  On the Square, we share information about
> the
> Federation and enjoy time with one another.
>
> The entire event runs roughly from 10:30 to 12:30, and has become a great
> opportunity to remind our fellow Cincinnatians that we are here!
>
> Welcoming your input!
>
> Deborah
>
>


-- 
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053