[nabs-l] ACB/NFB

[Jim Reed]

Dave,
How are we supposed to "walk the walk" when there is so much negitivity coming from NABS leadership regarding this issue (how it wont work)? Specificly, I remember one post (I don't know who sent it) that said something along the lines of "I don't see the harm in trying, but NABS is not (should not) pay for it." Why should I devote my time and energy to this effort when I know it will get shut down when I ask NABS for funding?

The same thing happened when I floated the idea of recording the national convention employment seminar. (actually, I thing it was worse. I felt decieved). First, several people in the NABS leadership (including Areielle Silverman) mentioned that they thought it was a good idea that was worthy of being pursued. So, I pursued the idea thinking that I had the support of NABS, then, when it came time for NABS to fund the idea, I get an email from Arielle Silverman saying something along the lines of "sorry, this isn't a NABS event/project, therefore NABS can't/won't fund it." I put alot of time and effort into pursuing that idea, just to find out that when push-comes-to-shove, I really did not have the support of NABS.

So, I ask you, why should I invest the time and energy into "walking-the-walk", when I was decieved last time, and clearly NABS has no interest in pursuing a joint convention?

Jim  


From: "Dave Wright" <gymnastdave at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Ending the NFB/ACB feud
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"

Good afternoon all,
While I've really enjoyed reading all of these messages about finding a way 
to set aside the differences of both organizations in order to find a common 
ground on the student level, I'm wondering whether or not if any of the 
proponents of this idea have taken an active role of setting up a meetting 
involving students of both organizations on a local level. Since I believe 
that students should have a choice when it comes to advocacy, I don't mind 
that there are more than one organization advocating for the rights of blind 
students. I know how easy it is to talk the talk, but walking the walk and 
being an active proponent for change is much harder. While the thought of 
national change is perhaps an idealistic view, lets try first dealing with 
local change. I know this discussion has leaked over to the ACB listServe 
and believe both sides have positive feedback to offer.
Just my thoughts.


Best Regards:
Dave Wright
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