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<p>Well, Marion, I was treasurer of the Atlanta Chapter of the FFB
quite a few years ago, and had many friends who were active in the
FFB, both at the local and the national level. When they pulled
that stunt, I lost it. My strong negative reaction to that
campaign cost me several friends, but despite strong criticism
from many of us they continued with the fundraising campaign.
Many of their donors were quite wealthy, but they had a
patronizing attitude toward the blind.<br>
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<b>David in Clearwater, FL</b><br>
<b><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:david@bakerinet.com">david@bakerinet.com</a><br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 6/13/2018 3:30 PM, Marion Gwizdala
via NFBF-Tampa wrote:<br>
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The only issue I have with this is that it is offered by FFB.
The Foundation Fighting Blindness has historically taken a
very dim, disempowering view of blindness, including their
#howiseeit campaign in which they challenged sighted people to
blindfold themselves and show how difficult it is to do
common, every day tasks, such as tieing their shoes or pouring
a liquid. The NFB launched a counter campaign in which we
demonstrated how effectively we could do tasks without
eyesight. Perhaps I should take a video of me building out my
recording studio, laying tile, cutting the grass, or building
my gazebo! I am skeptical of any program offered by FFB and
any resource they offer due to their negative view of
blindness in the quest to raise money by preying on the fears
of the public.</span></p>
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