[DSM-Iowa] I Must Apologize.

[Michael Harvey]

Mary, I am truly sorry you feel judged. I can tell you that at times people can point out something being done nonvisually without meaning to be judgemental. Also, I know one person mentioned using a flashlight. Your input is valued, and I know that many of us have stated during meetings and through emails and facebook that we want you around. Furthermore, many people with strong philosophy have some vision and use it functionally. I'm sad to read that you are having thoughts of not attending functions anymore. I hope that you will reconsider. I strongly believe that challenging each other, pointing out other possibilities and things of that nature help us all grow. Said ask that you take some time to reconsider and not make a snap judgement. Here's hoping that you will continue to join us. Enjoy the rest of your week and your last little bit of time off before you go back to work. 

Best,  


Mike Harvey, President
National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
Des Moines Chapter
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> On Oct 21, 2020, at 11:57 AM, Mary McGee via DSM-Iowa <dsm-iowa at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I’m sorry I have vision and use it.  Apparently, it’s contrary to NFB philosophy to want to have a light on.  I was hoping a simple comment about maintenance at my home would be taken at its value, but it became vision/blindness issue.  Again, I apologize.  I will not be attending any more NFB functions because it’s obvious I don’t belong.  I’ll continue with my NAMI support group because so far they haven’t judged me. 
> Mary McGee
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