[NFBC-Info] NFB/CA/IE walk A Mile

[Jim Barbour]

Hang on!

You want to put folks who have had no blindness skills training under learning shades, and video the results?

Have you talked about how to manage this in a way that won't reinforce negative stereotypes about blindness, what to do with the video results, or what messages this will send into our communities?

I'm very concerned about this fundraiser, and would love to hear more about how it's being managed.

thanks,

Jim

On Mon, Oct 19, 2020 at 11:05:38AM -0700, Edward Davis via NFBC-Info wrote:
> GREAT NEWS!
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> 
> The National Federation of the Blind of California Inland Empire Chapter
> presents the 2020 Virtual Walk a Mile in My Shoes Challenge!
> 
> The  competition and video submissions has been extended.
> 
> Submissions for the competition are now due by October 31, 2020 .
> 
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> 
> Do you have friends or family that have thought about what it is like to
> live life blind? We have a great way for your sighted family and friends to
> gain that experience as we create awareness about the blind community. 
> 
> The video competition and cash prizes are only available to members of the
> blind community that submit a video of themselves challenging their sighted
> friends or family and completing the task together.
> 
> Videos submitted for the competition should include friends or family of
> blind individuals attempting a walk or daily tasks while wearing a sleep
> shade or blindfold.
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>  
> 
> Remember to stay safe while performing this challenge!
> 
> Each challenge is performed at your own risk. The Inland Empire Chapter
> shall not be held liable for injuries that may be obtain while taking the
> challenge
> 
> All submissions should be emailed to Ed Davis at 1stamendmented at gmail.com
> <mailto:1stamendmented at gmail.com> .
> 
> Soon after submission you will be tagged  with a comment in the NFBC Inland
> Empire Chapter FB Page at
> https://www.facebook.com/NFBC-Inland-Empire-Chapter-163023264039822 
> 
> Your submissions should include #BlindMileChallenge in order to raise
> awareness for this event. 
> 
> Winners will be chosen November 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm pacific time, by the
> audience vote via Zoom call.
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>  
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> The top three winners will receive CASH PRIZES!
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>  
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> To qualify for cash prizes, videos must include a blind or visually impaired
> person!
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> 1st Place - $500 
> 
> 2nd Place - $300 
> 
> 3rd Place - $200
> 
>  
> 
> This challenge was created to raise awareness for blindness and related
> charities which includes: The National Federation of the Blind of California
> BELL Academy That provides training in Braille and Mobility for blind
> children to help them with their education and independence.
> 
>  
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind of California Inland Empire Chapter we
> provide Scholarships to members of the blind community by purchasing
> Assistive technology to help make their lives or job easier:
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> 
> You will find both of the above charities inside the following link
> 
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> https://ulwxastpyh.formstack.com/forms/inland_empire_walk_a_mile
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> 
> The You Cane Give Initiative This organization provides mobility canes to
> the blind community within 3rd world countries where they are not available
> or affordable: 
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> http://youcanegive.org/ 
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> Please consider donating if you are able. All donations of any size will be
> greatly appreciated and welcome.
> 
> The two links are listed above. We look forward to enjoying your video
> submissions!
> 
> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
> 
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> 
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> 
> Edward Davis
> 
> 2nd Vice President 
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of California
> 
> Inland Empire Chapter
> 
> (909) 532-9513 or 1stamendmented at gmail.com <mailto:1stamendmented at gmail.com>
> 
> 
> You Can Live The Life You Want 
> 
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