[nabs-l] ACB/NFB

[Aziza C]

Jim,
NABS obviously has some of those who will agree that your idea, and
ideas like it are good, but who are reluctant to join in for some
reason or another.
My advice is try to get a communication line open with those of us
willing to join in and assist in making this sort of thing happen, and
then begin to brainstorm on how exactly to go about it.
If it is going to happen, we obviously have to do it ourselves, and
show people it's effectiveness, or... maybe tell them it didn't work,
but show them our determination.
Aziza

On 5/21/09, Jim Reed <jim275_2 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 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
> Work Phone: 651-636-5184 X803
> Email:
> dwrigh6 at gmail.com
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> ----- Original Message -----
>
> Homer Simpson's brain: "Use reverse psychology."
>  Homer: "Oh, that sounds too complicated."
>  Homer's brain: "Okay, don't use reverse psychology."
>  Homer: "Okay, I will!"
>
>
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