[nabs-l] Out of curiosity

[Kirt Manwaring]

Mark,
  I remember a speech, either by dr. Jernigan or dr. Ten Broek (I
think it was Ten Broek), where he mentioned that the aspiration to
fight blindness was "no doubt a worthy goal", or something along those
lines.  But, as we've seen on other discussions on-list, opinions of
individual Federationists would probably vary considerably.
  Warmest regards,
Kirt

On 5/7/11, Jedi <loneblindjedi at samobile.net> wrote:
> I can't speak for the NFB, but I'll tell you what I think.
>
> I think it's unfortunate that the FFB uses fear to raise funds for
> ophthalmological research. For example, they do these dining in the
> dark experiences where sighted people have to try to eat without
> seeing. You can imagine what a disaster that is, so they then equate
> their experience with that of blind people and give money because, oh,
> isn't it aweful to be blind? From what I gather, they don't talk at all
> to people about the things that the blind are doing to live
> productively. It's all based in this medical model that sees us as sick
> or broken. I certainly don't see myself as that way, and I imagine that
> many of you all don't, either. But from what I gather, the blind guys
> that do participate at the FFB do think of themselves as sick or
> broken. On the other hand, I've heard rumors that some NFB guys have
> recently gotten involved for one reason or another.
>
> Respectfully,
> Jedi
>
> Original message:
>
>
>> What is the NFB's view of the work being dun by the Foundation Fighting
>> Blindness, and there philosophy?
>
>
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