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<DIV>What a stir this list has caused, but I’m one of those that thinks it’s a
marvelous idea. As a longtime member, I am looking forward to getting to
know new members and getting reaquainted with old friends.</DIV>
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<DIV>Once everyone that doesn’t’ want to be a part of it is gone, it’d be great
to get some introductions to those that are still participating. I’ll
begin at risk of offending those that don’t know how to just hit the delete
key.</DIV>
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<DIV>Just a little about myself- I’ve been blind since I was about 20 and am
hitting 40 in October. My blindness is a result of my diabetes which I’ve
had since I was six years old. I live here in CT with my husband and
thirteen year old son along with a retired guide dog and a rescue dog. I
work full time at the Commission on Human Rights and investigate claims of
discrimination...or at least I do until they lay me off or eliminate my
agency.</DIV>
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<DIV>In the past I’ve helped to build chapters, run chapters, edit the
Federationist and have won several scholarships and grants through the NFB while
in college. For anyone not active with the NFB, these folks showed me so
much and gave me hope when I really needed it. I’ve been less than active
in recent years but I’m looking forward to getting chapter upcoming events and
other news important to us as a community.</DIV>
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<DIV>Have a wonderful day!</DIV></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>