<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">For the last couple issues of the Federationist, we have stuck to themes in order to make the publication more cohesive. That being said, the journey to blindness means something different to everyone, and, as such, is a broad topic that speaks to diverse experiences. You can write about anything you like, such as a pass time that you enjoy as a blind person, what accessibility means to you, how you navigate coursework, etc. The theme is just the umbrella. I hope that helps. <div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div>Melissa <br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On May 21, 2020, at 7:33 PM, Edward Shaham via CT-NFB <ct-nfb@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div>Our journey to blindness the only articles that are going into the newsletter or our general articles also sought?</div><div>Edward<br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On May 6, 2020, at 8:08 AM, Melissa Carney via CT-NFB <ct-nfb@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="s3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-indent: -18px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">Dear Connecticut Affiliate Members:</span></div><div class="s3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-indent: -18px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 18px;"><br></div><div class="s3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-indent: -18px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 18px;">I hope this message finds you and your families well.</div><div class="s3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-indent: -18px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 18px;"><br></div><div class="s3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-indent: -18px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 18px;">In order to bring a bit of positivity and creativity into what is most likely a dreary spring for many of us, the next issue of the Federationist will focus on journeys to blindness. <span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">What was it like to grow up as a blind individual? </span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">Did</span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> you lose your sight later in life? </span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">What</span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> did the adjustment process look like for you? </span>What trials, tribulations, lessons, and achievements did you experience? Blindness is rarely glamorous; share your story, the good and the bad.</div><div class="s3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-indent: -18px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"><br></span></div><div class="s3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-indent: -18px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">Please submit individual written or recorded stories to </span><span class="s5" style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px; color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><a href="mailto:carne23m@mtholyoke.edu">carne23m@mtholyoke.edu</a>. </span>If you would feel more comfortable having someone else write your story, or if you need technology assistance, please call me at 860-391-9319. Everyone should have the chance to participate.</div><div class="s3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-indent: -18px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 18px;"><br></div><div class="s3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-indent: -18px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 18px;">I look forward to reading your stories; and sharing my own.</div><div class="s3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-indent: -18px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 18px;"><br></div><div class="s3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-indent: -18px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 18px;">All the best,</div><div class="s3" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-indent: -18px; margin-left: 36px; font-size: 18px;">Melissa</div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 21.600000381469727px; font-size: 18px;"><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> </span></p></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>CT-NFB mailing list</span><br><span>CT-NFB@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ct-nfb_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for CT-NFB:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ct-nfb_nfbnet.org/personal.edward%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>CT-NFB mailing list</span><br><span>CT-NFB@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ct-nfb_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for CT-NFB:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ct-nfb_nfbnet.org/macarney97%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></div></body></html>