[gui-talk] [Electronics-talk] National Federation oftheBlind to Exhibit at Consumer Electronics Show
Joel Deutsch
jdeutsch at dslextreme.com
Tue Jan 6 16:58:02 UTC 2009
Ray,
thank you for explaining. I see that you're very fervent in your feelinggs
and understandably uneasy about Stevie Wonder, including about discussing
the matter publicly, and that this all has a history, and this is a sort of
redacted and/or condensed version of it. That is helpful to me, who asked as
someone who was entirely an outsider to blind culture and community until a
comparatively few years ago, and is still not privy to any details about NFB
internal affairs.
I would welcome hearing more about this entire story, complete with more
details, from anyone who's knowledgeable about it and not conflicted about
telling me the story, of course off list. I'll also research as best I can
for stories about this issue in journalistic sources, although that may be
tedious and, ultimately fruitless, I have a suspicion.
Joel
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Foret jr" <rforetjr at comcast.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 12:12 AM
Subject: Re: [gui-talk] [Electronics-talk] National Federation oftheBlind to
Exhibit at Consumer Electronics Show
During the Washington Seminar, as we call it now, Stevie came and spoke to
us. No, I was not there; but, those who were questioned his being there at
all. He had no time to listen to anything we had to say though. Then, in
1991, Stevie Wonder was slightly involved in an in an attack on the
Federation. I will mentioned no names here; but, it will be enough to say
this much. There was an attack on the organization by a small group of
persons; and, they enlisted the help of Stevie Wonder in their attack.
This, of course, was in 1991. People and opinions change over time. This
is why I asked. I do sincerely hope that he has altered his view of us
sense those days. IF he is truly with us now, great. IF not, then what's
up? That's the reason I asked.
"Old friend, what are you looking for? After those many years abroad you
come With images you tended Under foreign skies Far away from your own land"
George Seferis
Sincerely,
The Constantly BAREFOOTED Ray
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----- Original Message -----
From: "albert griffith" <albertgriffith at sbcglobal.net>
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Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 11:36 PM
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What happened in 1991?
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From: gui-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:gui-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Ray Foret jr
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 10:42 PM
To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [gui-talk] [Electronics-talk] National Federation of the Blind
to Exhibit at Consumer Electronics Show
Uh, just one question. Just exactly what is Stevie Wonder doing involved
with this? Is he suddenly on our side? I must confess, I find this a
little hard to swallow; considering what happened in 1991.
"Old friend, what are you looking for? After those many years abroad you
come With images you tended Under foreign skies Far away from your own land"
George Seferis
Sincerely,
The Constantly BAREFOOTED Ray
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+1 (985) 360-3375
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rforetjratcomcastdotnet
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----- Original Message -----
From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 8:29 PM
Subject: [Electronics-talk] National Federation of the Blind to Exhibit at
Consumer Electronics Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Public Relations Specialist
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, ext. 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen at nfb.org
National Federation of the Blind to Exhibit at Consumer Electronics Show
Exhibit Will Highlight Products Blind People Can Use
Baltimore, Maryland (January 5, 2009): The National Federation of the
Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest organization of blind people in the
United States, in partnership with the Sendero Group, will exhibit at
the international Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held January 6-11,
2009, in Las Vegas. The CES, the largest technology showcase in the
world, will feature a booth sponsored by the National Federation of the
Blind and the Sendero Group that highlights "vision free"
products-mainstream products that blind people can use independently.
The NFB and the Sendero Group will be manning the booth along with
internationally-acclaimed singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. The Sendero
Group is the developer of the first accessible GPS and talking map, and
one of the products that will be featured at the booth is their new
Mobile Geo, an accessible GPS program for cell phones and PDAs.
Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind,
said: "Many new consumer electronics and home appliances are designed
with visual displays and interfaces that make it extremely difficult and
in some cases impossible for the blind to use them independently.
It is
critical that blind people have access to all features of mainstream
products and technology with the same ease of use as the sighted.
The
Consumer Electronics Show is an important opportunity to reach out to
manufacturers and encourage them to create accessible products.
Creating technology that is accessible to and usable by blind people is
not difficult, and it is essential if the blind are to be independent,
productive citizens."
Representatives from the National Federation of the Blind and the
Sendero Group, along with Stevie Wonder, will be at the Sands Expo and
Convention Center, in booth 72044 during the Consumer Electronics Show.
For more information about accessible technology or the National
Federation of the Blind, please visit
www.nfb.org
<http://www.nfb.org> .
###
About the National Federation of the Blind
With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is
the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people
in the United States. The NFB improves blind people's lives through
advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging
independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the
blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January
2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan
Institute, the first research and training center in the United States
for the blind led by the blind. Please visit our Web site:
www.nfb.org
<http://www.nfb.org> .
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