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

Thu Jul 11 10:05:45 UTC 2013

Hi Betty and Others:

First Betty, I saw in this thread where you said you are from New York.
Here is the contact information for the NFB of New York that you can
contact to join the NFB.
Again, I am so excited you are wanting to join!!
National Federation of the Blind

P.O. Box 205666 Sunset Station

Brooklyn, NY  11220

Voice (718) 567-7821
fax (718) 765-1843

Sheila, I thought you did a great job with your speech Saturday. I
really enjoyed it!!
I am so glad the second resolution passed. I was definitely in favor
of it, and was so happy it passed.
Thanks,
Kerri

On 7/9/13, Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com> wrote:
> I think that sub-minmum wages do effect deaf-blind people. Also, if we want
> the organization to work with us, we need to be willing to work with them.
> There are issues that do not directly impact me personally that I help
> advocate for, and this is one of those times, I think, where some of us need
> to do the same.
>
> Just my thoughts,
> Scott
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 9, 2013, at 2:49 PM, Sheila Leigland <sleigland at bresnan.net> wrote:
>
>> 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
>>> First Vice President
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>>>   1. Re: Congratulations! (Maurice Mines)
>>>   2. Re: Congratulations! (Janice Toothman)
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>>> Message: 1
>>> 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!
>>> Message-ID: <EEB21BC1-6636-414A-881F-B5D40207F5F1 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 2
>>> 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!
>>> Message-ID: <51DB038B.1040305 at verizon.net>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>>>
>>> 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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