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

Tue Jul 9 18:49:25 UTC 2013

tracy hello I'm in agreement with you. I don't see the issue of 
subminimum wages and the difficulties we face as deafblind people 
exclusive at all. I gave the talk on Saturday morning and should have 
also let it be known that I also use hearing aides in both ears.
On 7/9/2013 8:55 AM, Tracie Inman wrote:
> 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,
> Tracie Inman
> NFB Deaf-Blind Division
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>   1. Re: Congratulations! (Maurice Mines)
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> Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2013 10:54:27 -0700
> From: Maurice Mines <maurice.mines at gmail.com 
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> 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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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:23:07 -0400
> From: Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net 
> <mailto:janice.toothman at verizon.net>>
> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org 
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> 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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