[Iabs-talk] 20/20

[Patti Gregory-Chang]

Connie, if you call me I would like to hear your specific concerns.

P.S.  National Federation of the Blind of Illinois is now on twitter at 
www.twitter.com/nfbi.
We also have a facebook page.  Just search for our full name.

Patti Gregory-Chang
President, National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
pattichang at att.net
www.nfbofillinois.org
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Connie J. Davis" <condav8950 at att.net>
To: "'NFB of Illinois Mailing List'" <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "'Illinois Association of Blind Students List'" <iabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 2:18 PM
Subject: [Iabs-talk] 20/20


> Hi, all,
> Last night 20/20 hosted a program about albinism.  It is a very 
> informative
> program.  Here is the link http://www.abcnews.con/20/20.
> There is deplorable situation that exists in Tanzania that affects 
> albinos.
> I realize that NFB is an inclusive group, however, I feel we are largely
> ignored group.  While we have common problems with other blind people, we
> have our own set of problems.  Sometimes I get frustrated with the "one
> sized fits all"  philosophy.  I feel as if the problems that legally blind
> face are swept aside.  Yes, I realize that most forms of blindness are
> degenerative.  However, what about those of us whose vision is 
> degenerative,
> in and of itself?  Do we matter?  Do we count?
> I know some of you are groaning.  And I believe some people are going to
> take issue with this.  So, be it.
> I've spoken my piece.
>
>
> Connie
>
>
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