[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Remember Meet the Blind Month

[Ramona]

Thank you, Jill, for this message. Good thoughts! There are many zoom discussions in various affiliates of the NFB, and fall state conventions are beginning. I hope somebody can think up more ways for this division to help nonmembers learn more about abilities and accomplishments of the blind. Fun with other members is great, and we do that well. Probably our facebook page and blog are the best things for reaching others. You people who are good at that are helping, too. Thanks to all. 

RamonaOn Sep 13, 2020 6:21 PM, Jill Rossiter via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi, 
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> We are almost half way through September!  Can you believe it!  For those 
> who were not able to listen  to the presidential release on September 1, I 
> wanted to bring up a topic that was mentioned.  As you might know October is 
> Meet the Blind Month.  President Riccobono challenged affiliates and 
> divisions to come up with creative ways to celebrate this month and educate 
> the public about blindness.  October 15 is White Cane day.  October is also 
> National disability employment awareness month.  Our community of folks 
> still have a rate of unemployment which is unacceptable.  I challenge you 
> all to think about what the National Federation of the Blind means to you. 
> Also, think of ways that you can better educate your family, friends, and 
> communities about the abilities of persons who are blind.  Make something 
> special to share with these people.  We all enjoy crafting, let's put these 
> talents to good use dispelling the myths that blind people lack creativity 
> or skills.  Joyce and I are working on some special things for Monday nights 
> in October, so stay tuned. 
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> OFFICIAL PLEDGE OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 
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> I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of 
> the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to 
> support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its 
> Constitution. 
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> Sincerely, 
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> Jill Rossiter 
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> 1st Vice-President National Federation of the Blind Krafters Division 
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Alabama At Large Chapter President 
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