[nfb-db] A Sort of Roll Call

[Scott Davert]

Hi.
My apologies for replying so late! I was very busy training trainers for the NDBEDP all last week. It was a lot of hard work, but man is it rewarding to to know that I'm contributing to something that will potentially positively impact the quality of life for people who are deaf-blind!
I'm here representing the state of New York, one that does not have an SSP program. The more opportunities I get to work with one more, the more I realize how nice and liberating it can be. So, what can we do as a division to move this further along? I know the best way may to try and writea  grant prososal, but where does one start with that?
I hope everyone is doing well and that you're enjoying what is left of the summer.

All the best,
Scott 

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On Aug 17, 2012, at 8:43 AM, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:

> Hi Cathy,
> I would agree with you that it is a need we goal that the division should work for towards. I do not get tired of discussing it.
> 
> I represent Maryland.
> Burnell Brown, our President,represents Washington, D.C (District or Columbia).
> Janice
> On 8/16/2012 10:27 AM, Catherine Miller wrote:
>> Hi All:
>> 
>> I look forward every day to reading the messages on this list.  I know that as someone with the deaf-blind experience, I will identify with every message I read.  I feel a strong bond with those I have met here, most especially those who were present at D B Division meeting in Dallas this year.  Janice, I trust that you continue to inform Burnell about what you read here,.  Please give her our love, and tell her to send news of how she is doing and news about the rest of her board.
>> 
>>  Friends, although yoy tie of me writing about the need for SSPs, I do believe   a long-term goal of our Division  should be to aapproach Congress requesting funding for a nation wide SSP program. should be a long-term goal of our Division.  To that end, I would like to learn what of geographical structure is represented here.  At some point in the future, it will be important for us to be organized.  My vision is that every one of the State Affiliates of the NFB that has deaf-blind members will be represented on this list.  On the state level we can begin to educate our Affiliate presidents and executive boards about the need for SSPs.  I have done so in my state, Louisiana, and our president has been very responsive, supporting my efforts in educating the public about deaf-blindness.  One excellent opportunity to establish a network in your state, if you don't already have one, is the HKDBA Awareness program,.  If your state does not already  hold a HKDBA celebration once a year,
>>  HKNC can help you to start one.  I believe that your NFB Affiliate president will be happy to support you in building a program.
>> 
>> Finally, I would like to know, to satisfy my own curiosity, what states we have represented on this list.  Of course I am from Louisiana, and I believe Roxie is to.  Would the rest of you mind sharing what state you are from?
>> 
>> All the best,
>> Cathy Miller
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