<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">If okay with our president, I would love to. <br><br>Together, <br><div dir="ltr">Denise Valkema, President <span style="font-size: 13pt;">National Federation of the Blind of Florida </span><div>(305)972-8529<br><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;">president@nfbflorida.org</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;">www.nfbflorida.org</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Follow us @nfbflorida</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;">You can live the life you want.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.</span></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Oct 9, 2019, at 6:42 AM, ladygiggy--- via NFBF-Miami-Dade <nfbf-miami-dade@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">God’s Day!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dear President Valkema, & President Hernandez <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I think that this message would be ideal for our state president to read on the Sparkle’s program. Please, let me know if it is possible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thanks.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Sincere,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Willie<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NFBF-Miami-Dade <nfbf-miami-dade-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>jorge hernandez via NFBF-Miami-Dade<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 3, 2019 6:35 AM<br><b>To:</b> nfbf-miami-dade@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> jorge hernandez <jorge.hernandez0@me.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-Miami-Dade] Fwd: [NFBF-Leaders] Courtesy Rules of Blindness | National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Thank you<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Jorge Hernandez <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><br>Begin forwarded message:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b>From:</b> DENISE VALKEMA via NFBF-Leaders <<a href="mailto:nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org">nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Date:</b> October 2, 2019 at 10:24:35 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> NFBF <<a href="mailto:nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org">nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org</a>>, NFBF <<a href="mailto:nfbf-l@nfbnet.org">nfbf-l@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> DENISE VALKEMA <<a href="mailto:valkemadenise@aol.com">valkemadenise@aol.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFBF-Leaders] Courtesy Rules of Blindness | National Federation of the Blind</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> NFB of Florida List for Leaders <<a href="mailto:nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org">nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org</a>><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div id="block-nfb-pagetitle"><h1 style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in"><span class="field"><span style="font-size:40.0pt;font-weight:normal">Courtesy Rules of Blindness</span></span><span style="font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h1></div></div><div><div id="block-nfb-mainpagecontent"><div><div><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in">I am a blind person. Please say hello and get to know me! I want people to feel comfortable around me. Here are some simple tips.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box">Cane – My cane (or guide dog) is my independent travel aid. If you think I might need help, please just ask me.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box">Ordinary – Blind people are ordinary. It feels awkward if you think I am amazing when I accomplish ordinary tasks like walking or tying my shoes. I also like ordinary things and have ordinary hobbies. It is okay to be amazed if I do something really exceptional.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box">Understand – I may not recognize your voice if I don’t know you well. Please say, “Hi, it is Sue.”<o:p></o:p></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box">Remember – I may have some sight, but use nonvisual techniques and tools like a cane because it works best for me. Sometimes people think I am “faking” because I see a little, but I am just picking techniques that are most efficient and safe in light of my vision.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box">Talk – Please talk to me rather than a companion, and there is no need to speak up so just use your normal speaking voice and talk with me like you would with other people.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box">Experience – I probably have years of experience using nonvisual techniques to live my life. Feel free to ask me how I do something, or how best you can assist me, if help is needed.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box">See – It’s ok to still use words such as see and look. I will talk with you like everyone else, although I may not be able to make direct eye contact.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box">Yield – In all 50 states, the law requires drivers to yield the right of way when they see my extended white cane or guide dog. Only the blind may legally carry white canes. I listen to traffic patterns to know when to cross streets and to keep a straight line when moving around.<o:p></o:p></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box">Thanks for reading about me. I look forward to getting to know you! For more information about the courtesy rules of blindness, gifts, bequests, programs for the blind, or other matters concerning blindness or the blind, contact the local chapter in your area or contact <a href="mailto:nfb@nfb.org"><span style="text-decoration:none">nfb@nfb.org</span></a> or <a href="tel:410-659-9314"><span style="text-decoration:none">410-659-9314</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing: border-box">(Revised April 2019)<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month/courtesy-rules-blindness">https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month/courtesy-rules-blindness</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p><div id="AppleMailSignature"><p class="MsoNormal">Denise Valkema, President <span style="font-size:13.0pt">National Federation of the Blind of Florida </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">(305)972-8529<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><a href="mailto:president@nfbflorida.org">president@nfbflorida.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><a href="http://www.nfbflorida.org">www.nfbflorida.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Follow us @nfbflorida</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">You can live the life you want.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal">_______________________________________________<br>NFBF-Leaders mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFBF-Leaders@nfbnet.org">NFBF-Leaders@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-leaders_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-leaders_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-Leaders:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-leaders_nfbnet.org/jeh1065%40comcast.net">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-leaders_nfbnet.org/jeh1065%40comcast.net</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFBF-Miami-Dade mailing list</span><br><span>NFBF-Miami-Dade@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-miami-dade_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-Miami-Dade:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-miami-dade_nfbnet.org/valkemadenise%40aol.com</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>