[Flagdu] May I ask a question.

[davidw]

First a little background on me.  I've worked for the state of Texas and 
Washington in the Rehabilitation for the blind and moved to Florida last 
May.  I am not asking these question's to cause waves or insult in anyway as 
I don't know the answers or how much the NFB has influence with the DBS here 
and I am just trying to understand.  I have noticed that hopefully many 
people on this list just read the post's and for some reason don't 
participate in the conversation's and I totally understand but here are a 
couple question's and comments:

1.  Does the NFB of Florida meet with the DBS for (Division of Blind 
Services) in making decisions for the low vision-blind for employment or for 
their future goals?

In other words do you as leaders  of the blind community stand up for the 
rights for equal opportunity.  I've sat at many meeting's negotiateing for 
(throwing my fist down a few times on occasion" for the right's of the rehab 
act and the right of "choice"

2.  Does the NFB of Florida demand that all VRC's (Vocational Rehabilitation 
Counselers have the professionalism to asisst their consumers in obtaining 
their goals?

I sat there at the leadership convention and heard at least three times to 
paraphase" when we getting a commission for the blind" and heard no comment.

And I only ask not to be insultive or arogant in any way I promise you but 
for those whom are wondering where to turn when DBS trys and as you know 
most of the time intimidates them can they turn to the NFB of Florida and 
Why?

I've been to a lot of NFB and ACB meetings through out the USA and I am 
concerned that the majority of them have just been a lot of bull and quite 
frankly butt-kissing their members to have numbers in their chapters.  What 
makes you different and why should I join the NFB of Florida?  and remember 
many people are reading this for leadership.
Dave Wermuth
A to Z Adaptive Aids