[nabs-l] NFB Statistics

[Amy Phelps]

Somewhere in the back of my memory I have the answer to this. I want to think that Dr. Ruby Rials at Louisiana Tech University, Professional Institute on Development and Research on Blindness conducted this study. Check with the Director Edward C Bell, Phd. He can give you some information on the study as well. http://www.pdrib.com/index.php  Then, I also wonder if Dr. Fred Schroeder did the study. Either way, Dr. Bell can give you more information. 

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From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org on behalf of Jordan Richardson
Sent: Sat 5/8/2010 5:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] NFB Statistics



Harry,

Don't quote me on this, and if someone else knows something else
please feel free to give your sentiments, but I believe that the
American Foundation for the Blind has these sort of statistics.  I
would also imagine that the NFB would conduct studies every so often.
However, don't quote me on that.

Jordan
2nd VP, MnABS

On 07/05/2010, Harry Hogue <harryhogue at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
>
>
> I am writing because I am curious to know something.  We always hear about
> the 70 percent unemployment rate, and that X number (93%?) of employed blind
> people read and write Braille, etc.  I never see, however, where the facts
> are obtained.  I have never seen a source, other than the NFB.  How does the
> NFB get it's facts and figures, and what instrument do they use for
> measurement?
>
>
>
> I have always been taught never to take for truth what is said, just because
> it is stated, and it occurred to me recently that anytime facts or figures
> are mentioned there is never a source.  Has anyone else wondered this?  I do
> not mean to say the NFB is wrong, or start any sort of debate; I am simply
> quite honestly curious.
>
>
>
> Wishing you all well,
>
>
>
> Harry Hogue
>
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Jordan Richardson
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