[NFB-Talk] question about running a meeting where people raise their hands when they want to talk?

[Raul Gallegos - NAGDU]

Hi there this is a great question. Typically with many of the meetings that I have been to in a situation like this, what we do is have people announce their own name. I will typically say, if you raise your hand, your arm is going to get tired because you will never be acknowledged. I also say, do not seek the floor by saying my name because I already know what my name is. Therefore, it is suggested that the participant in the meeting say their own name and wait to be acknowledged. It is up to you as the meeting facilitator to take note as to which names you heard and in what order so that you can call them accordingly. I hope this helps.

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Raul Gallegos / President
National Association of Guide Dog Users
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Aug 30, 2023 11:18:47 AM Star Gazer via nFB-Talk <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>:

> Hi guys. I may be doing this for a large group of adults where the protocol is to raise hands when they want to speak. This is an in person meeting. What other approaches are used so that I can know when someone has their hand up?
> I’m totally blind if that matters.
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