[humanser] inspirational leaders

Sat Aug 17 23:04:44 UTC 2013

Hello Mary and all the members of the Division,

I am so very happy to have JD and David on the Board of the Division.  David
I have not known long; however, he has great knowledge, experience, and
wisdom that this Board and especially me need.  JD, well what can I say
about JD, with his smooth southern style.  What has always impressed me the
most, and at times I was envious, is his calm demeanor.  He has great
passion but I have never heard him say anything negative about anyone and
never witness him get angry.  He has been a person that I admire and
respect.  Of course, his knowledge, experience, and wisdom is invaluable as
well.

Mary, I appreciate you encouraging our members to be involved with the
Division.    I see so many issues that need to be addressed that at times I
feel overwhelmed.  However, with the fabulous Board, members, and the
support we have received from the National office, I have absolute
confidence, our collective work and those times we must "march alone" change
is beginning!

Thank you for your determination and fire!  You inspire...me!

With sincere gratitude,
Merry

-----Original Message-----
From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of MARY
CHAPPELL
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 5:33 PM
To: 'Human Services Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [humanser] EPPP issue update

JD and Mary,
You both and others have been motivating factors in my standing alone and
now being able to walk together. JD and David were very active leaders in
the Human Services Division when I  first began my professional pursuits in
mental health. It was your professional stories and examples that allowed me
to know that it could be done. Mary followed that up with her own
inspirational brand of leadership that poured gasoline on all that I had
inside. Thank you. Now, I am moving closer to realizing the official outcome
and all that will come beyond. I am hopeful and trust that what is meant to
be will be. To anyone else who is awaiting a response, know that there is a
powerful collaborative standing with you and your goals will be realized.

Genuinely,
Mary Tatum Chappell, Psy. D.
-----Original Message-----
From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of JD Townsend
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 4:21 PM
To: 'Human Services Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [humanser] EPPP issue update

M
ary:

Excellent news!

You and the NFB are, indeed, changing what it means to be blind.

Thank you for your work on all of our behalfs.

JD
-----Original Message-----
From: MARY CHAPPELL
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 2:17 PM
To: 'Human Services Mailing List'
Subject: [humanser] EPPP issue update

Hello all,

I wanted to share the latest on my dilemma with the licensure testing and
the accessibility difficulties. I was contacted by legal counsel for the NFB
shortly after my disclosure on this list. Attorney Sidhu vetted my concerns
and offered various options for support. We agreed that she would first
contact the vendor and board with notification of support and legal guidance
to the decision-making  bodies. Prior to that letter being sent, a meeting
had already been scheduled between the Federation legal counsel and the
vendor to work through the issues. Fortunately, prior agreements had been
made that included productive application of JAWS and the situation appears
to be more one of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing;
thus, there is a great likelihood that I will be able to take my exam with
the preferred accommodations in a timely manner. A second attorney will
represent my case and has agreed to see it through through fruition. I am on
the verge of exhaling. Having said that, I know that this issue spans
farther than my immediate need and I have articulated to the attorneys the
need for a protocol that will address the credentialing process for
professionals, no matter what discipline. I trust that we are all mindful of
the critical nature of this situation and that our voices will continue to
ring with this demand for equity in this credentialing. Please continue to
involve ourselves with the range of committees that Mary, our illustrious
new president, has brought to our attention and invitation.

All the best to you all,

Mary Tatum Chappell, Psy. D.

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JD Townsend LCSW
Helping the light dependent to see.
Daytona Beach, Earth, Sol System 

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