[Nfbk] Nancy's Bagel Grounds

[Cathy Jackson]

Oh Hell! Leave it to Kevin to rummage through the archives. 
Cathy

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On Mar 25, 2013, at 4:07 PM, Kevin Pearl <kvnprl at insightbb.com> wrote:

> Here is a message from the NFBK Archives. February 10, 2003:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> Last week representatives from New Vision Enterprises for the Blind went to
> Nanci's Bagel Shop to inquire about jobs for blind people. Nanci's attitude
> was quite negative. She would not hire a blind person because they would
> have to use knives and make hot coffee. I have written her a letter making
> it clear where NFB of Kentucky stands on this issue. I suggested that one
> of our vendors or perhaps a homemaker could visit her establishment to
> demonstrate that blind people are capable of performing such tasks. I also
> explained to her about the Business Enterprise program and the kinds of
> facilities that blind men and women are operating every day. If we are not
> good enough to work in her store, then we shouldn't patronize the place. I
> told her in my letter that news of her attitude was spreading through the
> Clifton community and it is quite likely she would be seeing fewer blind
> customers. I was confident when I told her our family and friends who are
> sighted would also support our cause. I think we should spread the word. We
> need to hit her in the pocketbook.
> 
> Cathy Jackson
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