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

[Darian]

Dear Karl,
On this I would beg to differ.  We as members of the Federation believe, and the movement of the organized blind in the federation has always maintained that blindness can be considered  little more than a characteristic with the proper training and opportunity 
We believe that the blind should participate in all aspects of society
Everything we do/have done involving our advocacy, training and education work/activities is deeply rooted in expectation the expectation that the blind take their rightful place in society as citizens who take the same classes, participate in the same extracurricular activities work in the same fields and Arenas, get paid the same wages pay taxes, own homes, raise and maintain/keep their families and so on is an expectation. We organized to ensure these rights
 Whether or not this type of effort is ultimately healthy for our movement is something that I can't/wish not to speak to, because that's part of the conversation that those interested in its formation should start to have.  
If this is something that can be done and should be done, I am willing to assist with whatever experience I might have gathered.
  

> On Jul 14, 2014, at 6:49 AM, Karl Martin Adam via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Carly,
> 
> I don't think I agree that the NFB believes in downplaying blindness or in blending into the masses.  If we believed that, there wouldn't be such a thing as "the organized blind."  No one is suggesting segregating people with multiple disabilities into a special division; the idea is to create a space where people with multiple disabilities can address the issues that matter to them while still participating in the Federation and in general society.  All the reasons you give for not creating a new division if you follow them through should lead to there being no federation either.
> 
> Best,
> Karl
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Carly Mihalakis via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: Jahmal Lovato <jahmallovato at me.com>,National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>,Anjelina <anjelinac at att.net>,National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 04:34:52 -0700
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Revisiting idea of division for students with multipledisabilities
> 
> Good morning, Jahmal and List,
> 
>        Personally, as someone with blindness and brain damage, I
> don't think further isolating us multiply handicapped  people is a
> sensible way. I mean, isn't a teaching of the Federation's, to be
> counted amongst the masses, with the Federation's insisting that,
> blindness is "just a characteristic?" To totally downplay it? We
> appreciate the same thing as "regular" blind people. We would
> appreciate our multiple handicapped-ness downplayed, in much a same
> way. Definitely not a special division to glorified our double handicappedness.
> for today, Car
> 
> !
> 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:
> 
> 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.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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