[NFB-Talk] Ban the use of fireworks at Disney in daily performances.

Sat Feb 4 19:52:43 UTC 2023

Dear John,

	I don't think that blindness has anything to do with how disturbing
a fireworks display is for some! I believe there are other issues that
contribute to this issue, not blindness. Please be careful to not
overgeneralize your experiences to those of other blind folks!

Fraternally yours,
Marion

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Subject: Re: [NFB-Talk] Ban the use of fireworks at Disney in daily
performances.

It might be worth asking Disney to have a less-noise day once a month or so.
I'll bet it would be popular with lots of people who aren't blind.

I also hate fireworks. I had a panic attack when I was like 4 at a fireworks
show. I don't think sighted people realize how disturbing a fireworks show
is if you can't see.

On 2/4/23 12:12, Sherry Gomes via nFB-Talk wrote:
> The small town where I live has three major nights a year, when the sounds
of the fireworks make me think there's a real battle going on, or could make
me think so if I hadn't been warned in advance. My dog isn't bothered, but
we're in the house. I'm extremely bothered by it. Even as a kid I hated loud
bangs, like firecrackers or balloons being popped. The fireworks my dad
would shoot off were essentially silent, and they'd do the loud ones when I
wasn't outside with them. But, I know tons of people who love them and
plenty of blind people who love the loud bangs and booms. I'm not sure
silent fireworks would please the average lover of fireworks anyway. But I
could wish for them, at least around here, three nights a year. Lol.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nFB-Talk <nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of mike 
> michaelhingson.com via nFB-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, February 4, 2023 9:45 AM
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> Subject: Re: [NFB-Talk] Ban the use of fireworks at Disney in daily
performances.
>
> Peter,
>
> Actually I am not sure I agree. Noiseless fireworks become totally
irrelevant for you, me and others who won't see them. Light shows are, I am
sure, lovely, but at least there are some things about fireworks today that
I can enjoy. Also, by no means all guide dogs react negatively to fireworks.
>
> Enough said.
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
>
> Michael Hingson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nFB-Talk <nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Peter 
> Donahue via nFB-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, February 4, 2023 9:40 AM
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> Cc: pmdonahue2 at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [NFB-Talk] Ban the use of fireworks at Disney in daily
performances.
>
> Good afternoon everyone,
>
> 	I wasn't going to jump in to this discussion but wanted to let
everyone know about an initiative to create noiseless fireworks. I heard of
this initiative several years ago. I'm not sure what progress has been made
to make noiseless fireworks a reality and how soon we'll see them employed
wherever fireworks displays are held. While I know noisy fireworks are
difficult for some folks to deal with and the effects they have on animals
such as guide dogs until noiseless fireworks become common place we need to
respect those who enjoy fireworks shows at places as the Disney Parks and
plan our park going activities accordingly to minimize their effect on us.
> Championing the wider use of noiseless fireworks is a far better
alternative than banning them altogether.
>
> Peter Donahue
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nFB-Talk <nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of mike 
> michaelhingson.com via nFB-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, February 4, 2023 10:35 AM
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> Subject: Re: [NFB-Talk] Ban the use of fireworks at Disney in daily
performances.
>
> Agree with other comments. Why? It is part of the Disney celebration each
day.
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
>
> Michael Hingson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nFB-Talk <nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Roanna 
> Bacchus via nFB-Talk
> Sent: Friday, February 3, 2023 11:44 PM
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> Cc: Roanna Bacchus <broanna49 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NFB-Talk] Ban the use of fireworks at Disney in daily
performances.
>
> Hey,
>
> I just signed the petition "Ban the use of fireworks at Disney in daily
performances." and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.
>
> Our goal is to reach 500 signatures and we need more support. You can read
more and sign the petition here:
>
> https://chng.it/H8YSZBmN5T
>
> Thanks!
> Roanna
>
>
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