[nfb-db] nfb-db Digest, Vol 54, Issue 5

Tue Jul 9 14:55:17 UTC 2013

Hi Maurice: 
  You have some very valid points.  We will have to weigh those points carefully. I do feel that the sub-minimum wage issue is top  priority for the NFB, but at the same time, 95% of Deaf-Blind people are unemployed.  The Deaf-Blind population struggle with much more complex issues. I believe you are correct.  We do need to stick to the issues that are placed before us  during the Washington Seminar, but that doesn't mean that the Deaf-Blind have to be left out of the picture with their SSP funding/education. There are several options for placing funding under certain agencies who can oversee that funding along with the program itself.  They could potentially place the program (with its funding) under the Department of Education with colleges and Universities overseeing training and education  as  part of their Interpreter Training Programs (ITP). Indeed, University of North Florida is already in the process of starting  such a training
 program. The DOE would then have to contract out existing Interpreter agencies to provide the SSP services in addition to their existing interpreter services.  
  Another option would be to place the funding under the Department of Health with services paid for under the Medicare waiver program. This option would then leave questions  regarding education and training. Again, the Department would need to contract out the services. 
  We do realize with the economy in its current state we will have a difficult time obtaining these services.  However, we have to try. The quality of our lives depend upon the ability to maintain our independence and be able to effectively communicate with those around us.  
  We welcome your input, support, and ideas. Please feel free to express your thoughts and share any ideas you have that will assist us in accomplishing our goals. We want to see the NFB succeed in getting rid of the sub-minimum wage. We also need to see the Deaf-Blind have access to SSP's to improve the quality of life.  

Sincerely,
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   1. Re: Congratulations! (Maurice Mines)
   2. Re: Congratulations! (Janice Toothman)

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Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2013 10:54:27 -0700
From: Maurice Mines <maurice.mines at gmail.com>
To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Congratulations!
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good morning, I've a few observations that might be considered somewhat controversial. And some questions. I think that it is great to work with Helen Keller, and the American Association of the deaf blind, but we must stay true to that view of the national Federation of the blind. So I think we need to do everything we can to help support our effort to in sub minimum wages more sheltered shop workers. I might add here that some are probably deft line. I think that it is also important that we get involved in our chapter's interstate affiliates and help out whatever they're doing. I have a question about the SSP resolution, and that is simply this, how are we going to convince a skeptical Congress at best to put money into this program, when many states rely on matching money to run their programs and have eliminated some services that effect some portion of the vocational rehabilitation population. And those agencies that are blindness specific I don't
 think either understand the issue, or just plain don't have the funds either in state or using the matching federal dollars that of course have restrictions attached to them? I know that you mention getting ready to talk to people at the Washington seminar about this issue but I think it is critical that this issue is not part of the national list of priorities that we not confuse and/or blur the issues that are in their? I guess one time say is if the issues are in the legislative priorities for the 114th 113 Congress second session I think, that those of us that go to the Washington seminar stay on message. And do not stray into things that will confuse staffers and/or legislators? I hope everyone takes time to read my thoughts, and I hope I don't get any flaming email because of it I'm just asking some questions so that I may better understand where some of this is coming from?
Sincerely Maurice mines secretary national Federation of the blind of Washington Clark County chapter. Amateur radio call sign kd0iko. Phone 360-524-0791.

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Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:23:07 -0400
From: Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net>
To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Congratulations!
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Maurice,
I would hope that you do not get any flaming emails either.  I do not 
know if any actual legislation regarding the SSP resolution will make it 
to the 113-114 Congress  this year but we need to start working to fine 
tune next years resolutions so that when the Federation feels that the 
Deaf-Blind issues within the Federation are significant and we have 
power within the NFB organization then we need to be prepared for when 
we will present it so that we have our facts ready.

I found it a challenge to locate information on SSP.  The AADB has 
written information as well as the HKNC but we need independent research.

I will post the Resolutions later today or tomorrow.  I am waiting for 
Sharon Maneki to get back to me about the final version of the SSP 
resolution since the Affiliate president's had wanted to change several 
words before getting agreeing to vote in favor during the Committee meeting.

I will also be posting the minutes for the Deaf-Blind Division Meeting 
sometime in the next two weeks.
Janice
On 7/8/2013 1:54 PM, Maurice Mines wrote:
>   good morning, I've a few observations that might be considered somewhat controversial. And some questions. I think that it is great to work with Helen Keller, and the American Association of the deaf blind, but we must stay true to that view of the national Federation of the blind. So I think we need to do everything we can to help support our effort to in sub minimum wages more sheltered shop workers. I might add here that some are probably deft line. I think that it is also important that we get involved in our chapter's interstate affiliates and help out whatever they're doing. I have a question about the SSP resolution, and that is simply this, how are we going to convince a skeptical Congress at best to put money into this program, when many states rely on matching money to run their programs and have eliminated some services that effect some portion of the vocational rehabilitation population. And those agencies that are blindness specific I
 don't think either understand the
>   issue, or just plain don't have the funds either in state or using the matching federal dollars that of course have restrictions attached to them? I know that you mention getting ready to talk to people at the Washington seminar about this issue but I think it is critical that this issue is not part of the national list of priorities that we not confuse and/or blur the issues that are in their? I guess one time say is if the issues are in the legislative priorities for the 114th 113 Congress second session I think, that those of us that go to the Washington seminar stay on message. And do not stray into things that will confuse staffers and/or legislators? I hope everyone takes time to read my thoughts, and I hope I don't get any flaming email because of it I'm just asking some questions so that I may better understand where some of this is coming from?
> Sincerely Maurice mines secretary national Federation of the blind of Washington Clark County chapter. Amateur radio call sign kd0iko. Phone 360-524-0791.
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