[Community-Service] No Tricks, Just Two Treats! Meet Two Community Achievers: Daphne Mitchell & Marci Carpenter - Blind Equality Achievement Month Day 30 @ CSD!

[Adrienne Nelson]

On Sat, Oct 30, 2021 at 10:02 AM Stacie Leap via Community-Service <
community-service at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> *Welcome to Blind Equality Achievement Month!*
> Thirty Days filled with hope, inspiration, and love! Our next Community
> Achievers are two pillars of strength. Meet Daphne Mitchell & Marci
> Carpenter!
>
>
>
> It’s a wonderful thing, this technology that we use. It does not require
> ink. If we had to use old faithful, pen and paper to describe these two
> beautiful ladies, there would be a significant ink shortage! They are
> equally and individually bright, educated, reliable, brave, independent,
> resilient women that push community service beyond its boundaries.
>
> Daphne manages vocational rehabilitation field services for the New Mexico
> Commission for the Blind. She also serves on the board of directors for the
> NFB of New Mexico, is the secretary of the Louisiana Center for the Blind
> Board of Directors, and actively participates in and supports various
> efforts to advance marginalized and minority populations. Ethical
> principles, equity, fidelity, integrity, and justice are the core values
> that guide Daphne's personal and professional decisions.
>
> Our second pillar has been a proud member of the Federation since joining
> in 1981 as a student. Currently, Marci serves as president of the
> Washington affiliate and is one of the National Board members. She also
> serves on the board of trustees of the  state school for the blind and has
> helped blind youth and adults learn self-advocacy. Marci lives life with
> intentionality and sincerity. She cares deeply about creating space for
> people to heal and grow.
>
> These impressive, hard-working women demonstrate and exemplify what it
> means to be blind. They have empowered young and old, men and women
> throughout this nation, to live the lives they want!
>
> Like Daphne and Marci, you too, can be a beacon of hope in your community!
> #BEAM
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To Daphne and Marci not only are you “two treats” but you are “ two
builders” whose structures stands tall, steady, reliable and firm as you
pour knowledge, understanding and loving care that touches people’s lives
day by day.
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