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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Though I do agree with most on this thread about enjoying the sounds of a great fireworks display, I imagine that some children on the autism spectrum, and others with sensory sensitivities, have difficulty with the loud noises and bright explosive images . I agree with someone here who suggested having certain days where the fireworks were not as loud, or another alternative was offered. I would not eliminate them altogether by any means.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>That’s my two cents. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Good night.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Shannon Cook<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> nFB-Talk <nfb-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>John Heim via nFB-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, February 5, 2023 2:03 PM<br><b>To:</b> kaye.j.zimpher@gmail.com; NFB Talk Mailing List <nfb-talk@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> John Heim <sconnie.johnnie@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Talk] Ban the use of fireworks at Disney in daily performances.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p>People have already explained why they don't like fireworks. Have you not been reading this thread?<o:p></o:p></p><p>Look, you might not approve but someone asking for this accomodation but that's none of your business. How would you like it if other blind people trashed your request for an accomodation?<o:p></o:p></p><p>This is the worst thing about the NFB. We don't support each other. We're always pointing fingers and accusing each other of not being good enough blind people. Other advocacy groups don't have this problem.<o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>On 2/5/23 10:04, Kaye Baker via nFB-Talk wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Why would we even think of asking them to stop firework celebrations? Fireworks have brought joy to families for years and years. One thing we always need to keep in mind is that the world is not required to cater to us because we are blind. Are we entitled to the same accessibility and the same independence of life as our sighted counter parts? Yes, we are, but that does not mean that if something bothers us or our dog the world has to change. Sometimes if something bothers us, we just should not go. Many times, it is us that needs to take responsibility for our own actions. The world does not need to be responsible for our actions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>From:</b> nFB-Talk <a href="mailto:nfb-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org"><nfb-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org></a> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jack Zimmerman via nFB-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, February 5, 2023 10:59 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFB Talk Mailing List <a href="mailto:nfb-talk@nfbnet.org"><nfb-talk@nfbnet.org></a><br><b>Cc:</b> Jack Zimmerman <a href="mailto:braillecat782@gmail.com"><braillecat782@gmail.com></a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Talk] Ban the use of fireworks at Disney in daily performances.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Computer graphical interface. Think! What they make pictures and stuff with for the sighted folks! I think that's what it is! <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Jack <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Sent from my iPod<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>On Feb 5, 2023, at 7:02 AM, Steve Cook via nFB-Talk <<a href="mailto:nfb-talk@nfbnet.org">nfb-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>What is CGI?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>If you would like to join the Computer Science & Technology Division for the NFB of SC list serve, please send a message to <a href="mailto:SC-cstd-subscribe@nfbnet.org">SC-cstd-subscribe@nfbnet.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>National Association of Guide Dog Users Board Member<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the SC Association of Guide Dog Users Division<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>From:</b> nFB-Talk <<a href="mailto:nfb-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfb-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Sherri Brun via nFB-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, February 4, 2023 11:55 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFB Talk Mailing List <<a href="mailto:nfb-talk@nfbnet.org">nfb-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Sherri Brun <<a href="mailto:flmom2006@gmail.com">flmom2006@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Talk] Ban the use of fireworks at Disney in daily performances.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Living in Orlando and having gone to Disney and witnessed their celebrations and having a son who works in the entertainment part of Disney, I see no reason to sign this petition and didn't even look at it! I do not know if you are aware, but most of their fireworks are done with CGI.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Sherri<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="mailto:flmom2006@gmail.com">flmom2006@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>On Feb 4, 2023, at 11:40 AM, mike michaelhingson.com via nFB-Talk <<a href="mailto:nfb-talk@nfbnet.org">nfb-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'></span>Agree with other comments. Why? It is part of the Disney celebration each day.<br><br><br>Best Regards,<br><br><br>Michael Hingson<br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: nFB-Talk <<a href="mailto:nfb-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfb-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> On Behalf Of Roanna Bacchus via nFB-Talk<br>Sent: Friday, February 3, 2023 11:44 PM<br>To: <a href="mailto:nfb-talk@nfbnet.org">nfb-talk@nfbnet.org</a><br>Cc: Roanna Bacchus <<a href="mailto:broanna49@gmail.com">broanna49@gmail.com</a>><br>Subject: [NFB-Talk] Ban the use of fireworks at Disney in daily performances.<br><br>Hey,<br><br>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.<br><br>Our goal is to reach 500 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:<br><br><a href="https://chng.it/H8YSZBmN5T">https://chng.it/H8YSZBmN5T</a><br><br>Thanks!<br>Roanna<br><br><br>Sent from my iPhone<br>_______________________________________________<br>nFB-Talk mailing list<br><a href="mailto:nFB-Talk@nfbnet.org">nFB-Talk@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nFB-Talk:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org/mike%40michaelhingson.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org/mike%40michaelhingson.com</a><br><br>_______________________________________________<br>nFB-Talk mailing list<br><a href="mailto:nFB-Talk@nfbnet.org">nFB-Talk@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nFB-Talk:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org/flmom2006%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org/flmom2006%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>_______________________________________________<br>nFB-Talk mailing list<br><a href="mailto:nFB-Talk@nfbnet.org">nFB-Talk@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nFB-Talk:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org/braillecat782%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org/braillecat782%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><pre>_______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>nFB-Talk mailing list<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="mailto:nFB-Talk@nfbnet.org">nFB-Talk@nfbnet.org</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nFB-Talk:<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org/sconnie.johnnie%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-talk_nfbnet.org/sconnie.johnnie%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></pre></blockquote></div></body></html>