[Home-on-the-Range] Still time to submit a resollutions for cnvention

[Rob Tabor]

Good morning Alison and everyone, 
First, it is definitely possible to expand your resolution idea by advocating for installation of APS systems in all or most municipalities in Kansas. That said, the question that arises is whether a resolution advocating for APS is appropriate blindness policy. There has been a long history of opposition to it within the ranks of the federation. However, I am not sure if the national convention has taken an official position opposing APS systems. The argument in its essence is that APS can give rise to a false sense of security in street-crossings, especially for very young and newly blinded folks. It is further argued that we should rely on traffic flow patterns to judge when it is safe to cross.

In any event, if the national convention, being the supreme authority of the fedfederation,  has made an official policy statement opposing APS, it would be inappropriate for Kansas to take a contrary stand. If I have time within the next few days, I will research it and circle back to you.

Best regards,
Rob Tabor | first vice president / resolutions chairman National Federation of the Blind of Kansas

(785) 865-9959
rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net

> On Oct 25, 2023, at 7:57 PM, Tom Page via Home-on-the-Range <home-on-the-range at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> hi, I'm not sure if this message perhaps came from Allison? Here's the thing with APS. It is not actually part of the ADA guidelines. So the city is under no obligation to provide any APS anywhere. There previous attempt at APS in downtown Wichita was another failure and they have tried to back completely off of it. I am serving currently on the Wichita access advisory board and having encouraged them to consider mid block crosswalks and extra complicated intersections around town, i.e. Kellogg and rock and those sorts of places as the wisest choices to deploy whatever APS they want to invest in. Hope this helps!
> Happy to discuss. Thanks, Tom.
> 
> Tom Page
> President 
> National Federation of the blind of Kansas
> 316-734-4839
> 
> On Oct 25, 2023, at 1:59 PM, Alison Roets via Home-on-the-Range <home-on-the-range at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Rob,
> 
> I’ve been very disappointed  by the lack of APS in downtown Wichita. Is this something we could write a resolution for or is that too small of a target?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 25, 2023, at 2:12 PM, Rob Tabor via Home-on-the-Range <home-on-the-range at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Good afternoon Kansas Federation, family and friends,
>> 
>> Convention is coming just around the corner, but you still have time to submit resolutions or ideas for resolutions. Here are the following things you will need to remember:
>> 
>> • you need at least one whereas clause which states the essence of the problem, and one be at resolve clause, which proposes the solution to that problem;
>> • the subject of your resolution, should pertain to a policy, which adversely affects the interest or quality of life for the blind. For example, legislation, regulations issued by administrative state, agencies, or local governments, academic policies, and practices, and inaccessible websites, software, or mobile apps, are often candidates for resolutions ;
>> • last, but not least, you will need to present to the committee why you want the resolution to be favorably voted on by the convention. If you still want to write a resolution and are unable to attend the convention, we advise you to have someone lined up to present it on your behalf.
>> 
>> If you have a rough idea of what you want your resolution to say, but have difficulty finding the right words, or putting it into technically correct form, please contact me by phone or by email, and I will be happy to help you formulate a draft. Meanwhile, make it a great week, happy resolving, and will see you at convention.
>> 
>> Best regards, Rob Tabor | first vice president  /resolutions chairman National Federation of the Blind of Kansas
>> (785) 865-9959
>> rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Home-on-the-Range mailing list
>> Home-on-the-Range at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/home-on-the-range_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Home-on-the-Range:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/home-on-the-range_nfbnet.org/aroets1750%40gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Home-on-the-Range mailing list
> Home-on-the-Range at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/home-on-the-range_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Home-on-the-Range:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/home-on-the-range_nfbnet.org/topage%40swbell.net
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Home-on-the-Range mailing list
> Home-on-the-Range at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/home-on-the-range_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Home-on-the-Range:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/home-on-the-range_nfbnet.org/rob.tabor%40sbcglobal.net