[Nfbf-l] Joyce Hildreth Resigns

[Toni King]

Yes this information is correct and she was appointed interim ED by the 
new department of education director that is from a state where they 
did just that consolidated the services.  So yes this is a real possibility
The wheels are already in motion. If we are not real careful this fear 
could be a reality .
I sure hope those who pushed so hard for changes are aware of how 
serious these changes could be.
Take Care,
Toni
Original message:
> Dear Listers,

> The Department of education has appointed Aleisa McKinlay as interim
> Director for blind services, I think we might want to read between the
> lines.
> I know some you didn't like Hoyce Hildreth but be careful what you wish for.
> MS McKinlay is the Director VR. Remember after the 2010 election some us
> were concern on whether Blind Services would be eliminated and made part of
> VR. Specialized training for those with visual impairments cannot be allowed
> to go away.
> Let us watch closely,

> Gloria Mills Hicks TR
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherri
> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 8:29 AM
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Joyce Hildreth Resigns

> I agree with Tara. Anyone from NFBF want to step up and apply?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tara Prakash" <taraprakash at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Joyce Hildreth Resigns


> Hi Dan. The kind of people you are referring to have nothing to lose if DBS
> becomes more inefficient, or it becomes defunct. Hopefully, DBS will not
> stop its services in the absence of the leader.
> I believe we can start building public opinion behind you or Dwight. Either
> of you will be more efficient than Joyce Hilldrith. But it is a challenging
> time to lead anything throughout the US, the case is much worse in Florida.


> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dan Hicks" <danjhicks at yahoo.com>
> To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 10:11 PM
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Joyce Hildreth Resigns


>> Florida Division of Blind Services Director Joyce Hildreth has resigned.



>> This seems to have come in the wake of criticisms of DBS by employees and
>> others who are unhappy with their level of compensation and, perhaps,
>> other
>> things.



>> Here is a link to a news story which appeared on a local Tallahassee
>> television station:




> http://www.wctv.tv/news/headlines/Blind-Services-Survey-Raises-Issues-182574
>> 731.html



>> Now, we will wait to see what happens with our primary blindness services
>> provider.



>> I don't see all of this as very positive.



>> While I think there were problems with DBS, most of the complaints that
>> have
>> come my way have been from former employees and from persons who just seem
>> to do a lot of complaining in general. I am not saying that all criticisms
>> have not been valid, but I think the charge to clean house at DBS has come
>> from those who would like to see the organization either done away with or
>> rolled up into another organization, which would ultimately be detrimental
>> to the blind of Florida who need the serviced provided by DBS.



>> To those who have been complaining the loudest and who might right now be
>> celebrating the departure of Joyce and others, I can only caution, be
>> careful what you wish for.



>> We shall see.



>> Dan Hicks, President

>> NFB of Florida





>> "It's a shallow life that doesn't give a person a few scars."


>>                                                     -Garrison Keillor





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