[Iabs-talk] 20/20
Patti Gregory-Chang
pattichang at att.net
Sat Oct 3 20:26:49 UTC 2009
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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