[NFB-Lions] Perspective, please, on White Cane Days.

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From: NFB-Lions <nfb-lions-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Judy Jones via NFB-Lions
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Subject: Re: [NFB-Lions] Perspective, please, on White Cane Days.

Hi, Milton,

When I was working for the Idaho Commission, I had the state-funded Sight Restoration case load, and many times, I used to work with the Idaho Lions Sight And Hearing Foundation, which is set up to provide a single-eye surgery, such as cataract removal, or cornea transplant.  I'm guessing your region may also have one.

Money raised goes to the foundation that, in turn, pays the medical vendor.  They were a real blessing to many of my clients, especially when my state budget was lower near the end of the state fiscal year.

Apparently, this "white canes days" thing is something started long ago by LCI.

I had a long talk with our club secretary, who has also suggested getting time to speak at the next Northwest Lions Foundation meeting, located in Burlington in our area.

Meanwhile, we'll see what MD-19 does with this resolution.  It needs to go to the top of the chain.

Our club secretary is recommending glasses stickers instead of the white canes.

She says they keep it low key by saying that funds help to go for glasses and sight restoration surgeries.

It does sound as bad as the Fighting Blindness thing.

Who wants to write to officeofthepresident at nfb.org?

Judy

Judy

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Subject: Re: [NFB-Lions] Perspective, please, on White Cane Days.

Hello Judy,

This sounds like the organization "fighting Blindness Foundation". This organization is the one that the NFB was objecting to some of its fundraising tactics.

I would ask where is the money going to that they raise, as I'm sure it is not going to really support blind people and going into the pockets of top executives of the organization.

It is not fur sure like our NFB Free Whitecane and Free Slate program as funds that pay for that program are funds that come from members of the organization that want to see newly blinded persons get free whitecanes.



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Subject: [NFB-Lions] Perspective, please, on White Cane Days.

Hello, All,

 

In our area, there are, apparently, Lions clubs that raise money for the Sight And Hearing Foundation, by going to public venues and soliciting donations, and offering replica white canes.

 

When I found out about that today, My first reaction was to be horrified, as this just seems to promulgate the stereotypic blind/cane/soliciting relationship.

 

As with you who use a white cane for travel, our canes are the gateway to independence and travel, when one receives proper training.

 

I would like to know how you all feel about this perspective, and what your clubs do to raise funds for Sight And Hearing Foundation.

 

To me, this seems very damaging, once again, feeding the  blind stereotype.

 

Our club members are very kind and caring people, and I would not want to hurt feelings, but I was incensed when I found this out.

 

Thanks for relating your experience and perspective.

 

Judy

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“embrace each day with His mercies and blessings.”

 

 

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