[nabs-l] nabs-l Digest, Vol 53, Issue 10

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

But who beyond NFB members are aware of these cross-sections?  Would not
normality for us be better served if we joined interest groups in our
communities?  Instead, many of us segrate ourselves to Federation groups
and activities.

By the way, just a thought-- I am not implying our groups are bad or
detremental to the organization.  However, if we only maintain
relationships with Federation happenings, what are we accomplishing in
society?

Bridgit

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Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 11:35:07 -0800
From: Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com>
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As to Bridget's point about groups/  divisions,
    It would seem on the surface that  some of these groups and
divisions do not further the cause of  the organization,  but don't they
represent  the fact that blind people are  a cross-section of society?
If so, doesn't that represent the supposed "normality" of blind people?
(I don't know  what quite  qualifies as a "normal" member of society
aside from what  wat our american society defines as  such, even then
you can argue that pretty well too.).
  just some thoughts,
 Respectfully,
  Darian