[nabs-l] Revisiting idea of division for students with multiple disabilities

[Darian]

Hello again,
Upon further consideration I am wondering if such a division/group would be as effective if limited to a student population? Would it have a greater voice if such a group was composed of many others with multiple disabilities from other walks of life? 
If the focus is meant to be solely for multiply disabled students then maybe the organizing needs to be within the structure of the national Association of blind students. Maybe a committee as a part of nabs would be a good start. If it  were me, I would contact the president of our National Student Division and/or a member of our Student Division board of directors to gauge interest/prospects/possibilities. 
We have a very good mix of returning veteran leadership, and infusion of incoming energetic, enthusiastic and talented individuals that round out the 2014-2015 board.  I encourage you or anyone with any ideas that might even possibly serve to benefit students around the country to get to know these folks.  As well, I know that each and every member of the board wants to and will make good on their word to work with and get to know you.  So, sounds like a great opportunity to work together and see what comes of it.   Darian  


> On Jul 13, 2014, at 5:36 PM, Jahmal Lovato via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> I myself don’t have multiple disabilities, just blindness, but I’d be more than happy to help such a division out and advocate for those people.
> Some of my close close friends are multiply disabled, and I have a heart for that kind of advocacy.
> If anything happens, let me know.
> Jahmal
> 
>> On Jul 13, 2014, at 5:58 PM, Anjelina via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Good evening all, I hope everyone is doing well after convention. A few months ago there was a thread about starting a division or group of students who are interested in advocating for people with multiple disabilities, whether they be intellectual, physical, or mental. Is there still interest? I'm still interested but was wondering if there are members who would like to have a conference call to further discuss ideas. Thank you for any responses.
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