[IL-Talk] Trump Funding Cuts Hit Particularly Hard for Deaf and Blind Children

[Leslie Hamric]

I agree with Dan. Scary times we are in. I could not have said it better myself.
Leslie Hamric
Cello and Braille Music Teacher

> On Oct 9, 2025, at 10:14 AM, Dan TeVelde via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Unfortunately, we are in a position where it's becoming challenging to remain politically neutral. Funding cuts are real and I don't know the easiest way to address the issue without accusing one particular political party. A number of years ago I posted an article about Trump's business dealings where he didn't want to label elevators in his hotel. I was accused of making a political statement. If people had carefully read the article, they would have realized that it dealt with events which preceded Trump's entry into politics. As a result, I hesitate to post anything with his name attached to it. With emotions running high it's hard to differentiate between personal and political behavior. I understand why our organization needs to remain neutral but it is challenging when individual's lives are affected. Who knows what the future holds for blind people.
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> Dan
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Extremely sad that this is happening for our nation.
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> Mark R. Peters
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: [IL-Talk] Trump Funding Cuts Hit Particularly Hard for Deaf and Blind Children
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> This seems to be a pretty comprehensive article regarding the state of education funding for deaf blind children and the programs that support their teachers.
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> https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/trump-funding-cuts-hit-particularly-hard-for-deaf-and-blind-children/2025/10
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