[MN-at-Large] New DeafBlind Members Group

[David Andrews]

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>Greetings Fellow Federationists:
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>As you know, the National Federation of the 
>Blind of Minnesota is trying very hard to be 
>inclusive to all blind Minnesotans, including 
>those with multiple disabilities. Over the past 
>several years, it has become apparent that many 
>Minnesota federationists are living with a 
>hearing impairment in addition to their 
>blindness, which carries with it both unique 
>challenges and perspectives. We want to better 
>understand the issue affecting this population 
>so that we can work together to improve the lives of our DeafBlind members.
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>On March 4, 2023, the NFB of Minnesota Board of 
>Directors voted to formally establish the 
>DeafBlind group, chaired by Rocky Hart. Rocky 
>also assisted with this announcement. Below is 
>the official mission statement of the group as adopted by the board:
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>“The purpose of the NFB of Minnesota DeafBlind 
>Group is to be a resource on issues relevant to 
>its DeafBlind members, recommend positions to be 
>taken by the NFB of Minnesota on external policy 
>matters that affect DeafBlind people, and make 
>recommendations to fully involve our DeafBlind 
>members.  Members of the DeafBlind group must be 
>members of the NFB of Minnesota and have an 
>interest in issues that affect DeafBlind persons.”
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>As you have already seen, there will be a 
>presentation regarding services available to 
>DeafBlind Minnesotans at the At Large chapter 
>meeting this Sunday evening, April 16, at 7:00 
>PM.  Some additional discussion of our new 
>DeafBlind group will also take place there, but 
>we plan to have a separate meeting within the next few weeks.
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>Anybody can attend the At Large meeting on 
>Sunday, and we have included that announcement 
>again at the end of this email. If you are 
>interested in joining the DeafBlind group or 
>would like to obtain more specific information, please contact Rocky Hart at:
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><mailto:Rockyhart1221 at gmail.com>Rockyhart1221 at gmail.com
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>Or by phone at:
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>(218)839-4544
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>Thank you for your participation.
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>Sincerely,
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>Rocky Hart, Chairperson
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>Minnesota DeafBlind Group
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>Best regards,
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>Steve Jacobson, President
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>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
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>This month, the At-large Chapter of the NFB of 
>Minnesota has a special meeting in store for 
>you.  We will be talking about services for 
>DeafBlind persons in Minnesota. First, Matthew 
>Prieb, the Adult Community Services Manager at 
>DeafBlind Services of Minnesota will be 
>presenting to the chapter this Sunday on 
>services the agency offers. Secondly, we will 
>also be announcing the formation of the 
>DeafBlind group which will be chaired by our own 
>Rocky Hart, and is a part of the NFB of Minnesota.
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>If you have an interest in the DeafBlind, or 
>want to know about services in Minnesota, or the 
>efforts of the NFB in this area, please attend – Zoom details below.
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>  David Andrews is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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