[nfb-talk] [gui-talk] [Electronics-talk] National Federation oftheBlind to Exhibit at Consumer Electronics Show

Fri Jan 9 17:52:17 UTC 2009

Often people who criticize the NFB for one thing approve of other things the 
NFB does.  In fact, I would say that if you don't occasionally criticize the 
NFB, maybe you're not thinking independently. Or mqaybe you just happen to 
approve of everything the NFB does.  That's possible. But it's also true 
that criticizing the NFB doesn't mean you hate the NFB.

Of course, I'd have to know the details of what Stevie Wonder said and did 
way back when. But the fact that he's willing to work with the NFB today 
would tend to indicate that he merely had a difference of opinion back then.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Foret jr" <rforetjr at comcast.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 2:12 AM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] [gui-talk] [Electronics-talk] National Federation 
oftheBlind to Exhibit at Consumer Electronics Show

> During the Washington Seminar, as we call it now, Stevie came and spoke to
> us.  No, I was not there; but, those who were questioned his being there 
> at
> all.  He had no time to listen to anything we had to say though.  Then, in
> 1991, Stevie Wonder was slightly involved in an in an attack on the
> Federation.  I will  mentioned no names here; but, it will be enough to 
> say
> this much.  There was an attack on the organization by a small group of
> persons; and, they enlisted the help of Stevie Wonder in their attack.
> This, of course, was in 1991.  People and opinions change over time.  This
> is why I asked.  I do sincerely hope that he has altered his view of us
> sense those days.  IF he is truly with us now, great.  IF not, then what's
> up?  That's the reason I asked.
>
> "Old friend, what are you looking for?  After those many years abroad you
> come With images you tended Under foreign skies Far away from your own 
> land"
> George Seferis
>
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly BAREFOOTED Ray
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "albert griffith" <albertgriffith at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'NFBnet GUI Talk Mailing List'" <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 11:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [gui-talk] [Electronics-talk] National Federation of theBlind
> to Exhibit at Consumer Electronics Show
>
>
> What happened in 1991?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gui-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:gui-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Ray Foret jr
> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 10:42 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [gui-talk] [Electronics-talk] National Federation of the 
> Blind
> to Exhibit at Consumer Electronics Show
>
> Uh, just one question.  Just exactly what is Stevie Wonder doing involved
> with this?  Is he suddenly on our side?  I must confess, I find this a
> little hard to swallow; considering what happened in 1991.
>
> "Old friend, what are you looking for?  After those many years abroad you
> come With images you tended Under foreign skies Far away from your own 
> land"
> George Seferis
>
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly BAREFOOTED Ray
> Phone or Fax::
> +1 (985) 360-3375
> e-mail:
> rforetjratcomcastdotnet
> Skype Name:
> barefootedray
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
> To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 8:29 PM
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] National Federation of the Blind to Exhibit at
> Consumer Electronics Show
>
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> CONTACT:
>
> Chris Danielsen
>
> Public Relations Specialist
>
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> (410) 659-9314, ext.  2330
>
> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
>
> cdanielsen at nfb.org
>
> National Federation of the Blind to Exhibit at Consumer Electronics Show
>
> Exhibit Will Highlight Products Blind People Can Use
>
> Baltimore, Maryland (January 5, 2009): The National Federation of the
>
> Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest organization of blind people in the
>
> United States, in partnership with the Sendero Group, will exhibit at
>
> the international Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held January 6-11,
>
> 2009, in Las Vegas.  The CES, the largest technology showcase in the
>
> world, will feature a booth sponsored by the National Federation of the
>
> Blind and the Sendero Group that highlights "vision free"
>
> products-mainstream products that blind people can use independently.
>
> The NFB and the Sendero Group will be manning the booth along with
>
> internationally-acclaimed singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder.  The Sendero
>
> Group is the developer of the first accessible GPS and talking map, and
>
> one of the products that will be featured at the booth is their new
>
> Mobile Geo, an accessible GPS program for cell phones and PDAs.
>
> Dr.  Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind,
>
> said: "Many new consumer electronics and home appliances are designed
>
> with visual displays and interfaces that make it extremely difficult and
>
> in some cases impossible for the blind to use them independently.
>
> It is
>
> critical that blind people have access to all features of mainstream
>
> products and technology with the same ease of use as the sighted.
>
> The
>
> Consumer Electronics Show is an important opportunity to reach out to
>
> manufacturers and encourage them to create accessible products.
>
> Creating technology that is accessible to and usable by blind people is
>
> not difficult, and it is essential if the blind are to be independent,
>
> productive citizens."
>
> Representatives from the National Federation of the Blind and the
>
> Sendero Group, along with Stevie Wonder, will be at the Sands Expo and
>
> Convention Center, in booth 72044 during the Consumer Electronics Show.
>
> For more information about accessible technology or the National
>
> Federation of the Blind, please visit
> www.nfb.org
>  <http://www.nfb.org> .
>
> ###
>
> About the National Federation of the Blind
>
> With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is
>
> the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people
>
> in the United States.  The NFB improves blind people's lives through
>
> advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging
>
> independence and self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the
>
> blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind.  In January
>
> 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan
>
> Institute, the first research and training center in the United States
>
> for the blind led by the blind.  Please visit our Web site:
> www.nfb.org
>
> <http://www.nfb.org> .
>
>
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