[Nfbk] FW: [Nfbkabs] Reminder: The National Association of Blind Students Presents: a philosophy discussion

[Melanie Peskoe]

FYI for those who might be interested in a more in depth discussion of the
NFB philosophy of blindness.


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Subject: [Nfbkabs] Reminder: The National Association of Blind Students
Presents: a philosophy discussion


> Greetings Fellow Students!
> 
>   For all of what we do in the federation, it is always important to
remember  that every bit of it is rooted in our philosophy; our unshakeable
belief in blind people.
>  our philosophy is expressed in  many different ways.  One of those ways
is our many  riveting banquet speeches.
>  These speeches have been given over the years  by some of our greatest
leaders and illustrate clearly our  beliefs on the true abilities of the
blind and our relentless pursuit of full integration on the basis of
equality.
>   On sunday, may 16, the National   Association of Blind Students presents
a philosophy discussion  based on the speech "blindness: a left-handed
dissertation".
>  We are happy to have Sarah Patnaude as our moderator for this call.
>  Sarah is president of our Virginia Association of Blind Students  and a
member  of the membership committee of the National Association of Blind
Students.
>  For those of you who may not be familiar with the speech; you can find it
here:https://nfb.org/Images/nfb/Publications/convent/blndnesl.htm.
> 
>  So to recap.
>  Who?: The National  Association of Blind STudents
> What?:   philosophy discussion based upon "blindness: a left-handed
dissertation". 
> When?: Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 7p.m. ET Where? conference call 
> (605)475-6700.  Code:7869673.
>    Talk to you then!
>    The National Association of Blind STudents.  : .           
>  
> 
> 
> Darian Smith
> 2nd Vice President, National Association of Blind Students
> (415) 215-9809
> dsmithnfb at gmail.com.
> twitter: @goldengateace
> 
> www.nabslink.org
> Follow the National Association of Blind Students on twitter: @nabslink.
> " A good Head and a good heart are always a formidable combination" 
>  - Nelson Mandela.  
>> 
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>> National Federation of the Blind today!
>> For more information, please visit: www.carshelpingtheblind.org or 
>> call 1-855-659-9314
> 

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