[humanser] volunteers

[Jan Bailey]

The NFB had lots of possibility fairs around the nation for seniors, and 
seminars in Baltimore. It also has a big senior division, and seminars for 
seniors at the national convention.
Jan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ericka Short" <ericka.short at wi.rr.com>
To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 11:57 AM
Subject: Re: [humanser] volunteers


> Why  are people focusing  mostly on kids?  I know their lives are before 
> them and I'm not saying they aren't important.  It just seems like  the 
> NFB has felt they won't be interested or are to set intheir ways/beliefs 
> to be worth it.  That's hooey.  I'm glad you want to focus on them too. 
> They are more scared than  the younger generations to go blind.  People in 
> their 40's and younger are more used to seeing us as people because of all 
> the work the NFB has done.  The older ones don't have that image and we 
> need to help them too.
>
> If I lived closer to you I'd help out!  Seniors and newly blind are my 
> passion.  When I get some other things figured out here I'm going to 
> start a support group for those newly blind and their families.  There's 
> nothing for us here.  One small group of multiply disabled gather for 
> social time but not a real support group.  People haven't feel welcome and 
> it doesn't meet their needs.  My group would have speakers and not just 
> social activities like bingo.
>
> Ericka J. Short
> 262-697-0510
>
> "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Philippians 4:13
>
> "No hand is too small or too big to do good in this world." EJ. Short
>
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