[Nfb-lions] new here

[Albert J Rizzi]

I agree here with you for sure. the opportunity to shift perspectives and
misperceptions of the blind are ever present, and another venue for doing
education and outreach about the abilities of the blind.

Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
CEO/Founder
My Blind Spot, Inc.
90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
New York, New York  10004
www.myblindspot.org
PH: 917-553-0347
Fax: 212-858-5759
"The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
doing it."


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-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-lions-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-lions-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of David Andrews
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 10:51 PM
To: NFB and Lions
Subject: Re: [Nfb-lions] new here

While I am not a Lion, my experience from speaking to hundreds of 
Lions Clubs, over the years, is that what you say tends to be 
somewhat true.  The view of many, but not all Lions, is different 
from ours.  However, because not that many blind people are involved, 
you can also have great influence over how your local people think!

Dave

At 05:14 PM 3/29/2010, you wrote:
>What's the web site?
>
>The thing that I'm most concerned about is that their view of what 
>blind people  need and what   I have experienced that blind people 
>really need might be two very different things.
>
>I like the youth development and community involvement types of 
>things.  I think that's great!  I also appreciate that they help out 
>with purchasing glasses and medical types of things, but what about 
>the blind people that won't benefit from those sorts of 
>things?  Does the Lions do any work in that area?  I mean things 
>like jobs, access to community resources, transportation and the like?
>
>Thanks!
>Julie
>
>From: "Albert J Rizzi" <albert at myblindspot.org>
>To: "'NFB and Lions'" <nfb-lions at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 4:43 PM
>Subject: Re: [Nfb-lions] new here
>
>
>>One thing I could share is that they provide accessible formats of
>>newsletters and membership handbooks. I received mine in braille and get
the
>>monthly newsletter through this group here. They are dedicated to making
the
>>world a better place for all peoples and have a committed focus to the
>>blind, on a variety of levels, public service and civic responsibility,
>>working with youth groups to build a strong citizenry amongst other
things.
>>And they do this world wide as well. There site is accessible and could
>>provide answers to your questions about becoming a Lioness.
>>
>>Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
>>CEO/Founder
>>My Blind Spot, Inc.
>>90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
>>New York, New York  10004
>>www.myblindspot.org
>>PH: 917-553-0347
>>Fax: 212-858-5759
>>"The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
>>doing it."
>>
>>
>>Visit us on Facebook LinkedIn
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: nfb-lions-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-lions-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On
>>Behalf Of Julie J
>>Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 3:20 PM
>>To: nfb-lions at nfbnet.org
>>Subject: [Nfb-lions] new here
>>
>>Hello all!
>>
>>I've just joined this list in hopes of getting more information to help
>>decide  if joining the Lions Club is right for me.
>>
>>I've been asked repeatedly to join my local Lions.  Last week I did a
>>presentation on guide dogs at one of the regular meetings.  It went very
>>well.  I was also able to meet with some of the members.
>>
>>I live in a small town where everyone knows everyone, so it is common for
>>people to tell me that they've seen me here or there or doing something or
>>another.   So many of the members knew who I was, but I'm still figuring
out
>>who's who.
>>
>>I have very, very little knowledge or experience with the Lions at the
>>local, state or national level.  Please tell me what I need to know from a
>>blindness and NFB perspective so I can make an informed decision on
whether
>>or not to become involved in the Lions.
>>
>>Julie


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