[Ct-nfb] NFB of CT State Convention

[Justin Salisbury]

Hi Elizabeth,

Since we are going to have to work with the nearest ministration for at least the next four years, I think it is best that we try to build a more positive relationship with this administration. We need to educate Mr. Trump and all of the rest of society about the capacity of blind people.

There are positive ways to look at the outcome of this election. In fact, the Republican platform included in at the end of the payment of subminimum wage is two workers with disabilities. It is now time for us to hold the party accountable for the promise and it's campaign platform. The same is true for the Democratic platform, as well.

So, if you want to join with us in educating the public, including our new president, about the capacity of blind people, we would love to have you. When we build the right kinds of relationships with our elected officials, we are building the National Federation of the Blind.

Best,

Justin

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Justin M. Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB
Opportunity Ambassador
National Federation of the Blind
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"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."

William Butler Yeats


On Nov 12, 2016, at 3:08 PM, Elizabeth Greenwood via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org<mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:

Hello Gary

As it is really great  that there are a lot of really good productive things occuring. As that said  is there  bee nany oppositin  done  by us or the disabled community towards this new president. As there is alot going on out there. As this man  was very open  in sayng the most nasty things towards disabled people  in feeling that  they are a burden towards society and why should help be give n towards them. Making  it known of  not  t obe doing to muc h for them and with that  felt /known  shouldn't  something  be said  towards it  or something o nthat lines.

I'm only asking and wondering of this.

Thanks so muc hElizabeth

and Congradulations again on your new positon  to  the  NFB and best of luck  with everything
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Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] NFB of CT State Convention

It was great having another where the speakers were different.  Last years convention was great also. Let's keep it up for next year.  If anyone has any ideas for  speakers or topics that you would like to see please post your suggestions.

Gary Allen
President
National Federation of the Blind
of Connecticut

On Friday, November 11, 2016, Maryanne Melley via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org<mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org><mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
Regarding the 2016 State Convention,

First I would like to congratulate our new president and board members on their positions. I am confident they will help build our affiliate and make it stronger.

Secondly I would like to thank Dr. Schroeder for attending and the convention committee for their hard work. You all did a fabulous job. The Saturday session was very interesting and great to listen to. It was wonderful having new speakers rather than the same old thing again and again. The hotel was also great. The staff members and volunteers were professional, navigation was fairly simple and the food was good.

As always it is wise to collect bids and look at options for next year but I do not think we should rule out the Hilton Garden in Meriden right away.

Thank you to everyone that attended the convention and made it such a success.

Maryanne Melley




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