[nagdu] convention 2010 ???

[Cindy Ray]

I know they have those radioes to help those with hearing loss in the 
meetings; Mariion, I think you are right about the interpreters. I think 
this is an instance where you need to try to contact them very early and 
indicate the assistance you need. They may even be able to come up with 
volunteers to help with that. I think sometimes we have to be careful not to 
show up and make demands that,while they are not unreasonable, are not 
prepared for. I'm sure not saying you ever did that. That's a big 
convention. As for the local chapter ... various like the temperatures from 
climate to climate.
Cindy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 7:32 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] convention 2010 ???


Rox,
    You may want to check with the national Office about interpreters. I
seem to recall that there were ASL interpreters at the NFB Convention. Now,
my mind is not quite as sharp as it once was, so I may be mistaken. Give a
call yourself and let us know!

Fraternally yours,
marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "The Pawpower Pack" <pawpower4me at gmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 8:04 PM
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> One of the reasons I'll go back to ACB conventions is that they  provide
> interpreters for Deafblind attendees.  This last year, I went  to
> workshops, meetings and the exhibit hall and had interpreters with  me
> upon my request.
>
> Both myself and other Deafblind people have tried unsuccessfully to  get
> these same accommodations from NFB and have not been successful.   I went
> to one convention where I tried to speak with a member of the  Deafblind
> group (who was hearing) so I could address these issues.   She did not
> sign and there were no other interpreters present at the  boot the
> facilitate communication.
>
> Honestly, I'd like to go to an NFB convention because I am interested  in
> what they have to say.  I am a member of NAGDU and not GDUI because  in my
> experience NAGDU cares more about including their Deafblind  members.  I'm
> just not sure if the NFB as a hole does.
>
> I can't go to my local meetings because of the same issues of lack of
> communication and total disinterest in leadership in helping me  address
> these issues.
>
> Sometimes the reasons one might choose to attend the other convention  is
> because they have other needs which can be better met there,
> unfortunately.
>
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