[nfbmi-talk] even worse for blind

[joe harcz Comcast]

Hi Fred,

Before I head out to the MCB meeting I did wish to make some comments here. 
Of course, I substantially agree with you especially for working age adults 
who are blind. That said there has always been in NFB a strong stand for 
economic "security" since the days of Tenbroek to the present. I know you 
know this and practice what you preach, but wished to denote it as some 
might interpret your comments as a bit terse or even callous. I know you 
didn't intend them that way and again substantially agree.

When I return to my land based pc on Saturday I'll comment further about the 
social safety net for folks who are blind including some joint actions to be 
taking place in D.C. over protecting Medicaid.

Hope all understand my comments here.

Peace with Justice for All,

Joe
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at att.net>
To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] even worse for blind


> Hi Phyllis,
>
> Wouldn't it be better to have decent jobs so we can do those things,
> ourselves?  We need to fight for quality rehabilitation services  which 
> are
> effective at getting blind people good jobs.  For my part, though I 
> believe
> there ought to be a good safety net, I do not want free services from cab
> companies or to wait around for someone to get my groceries for me.  These
> are things we can do for ourselves if we have good training and good jobs.
>
> Warmest Regards,
>
> Fred
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Phyllis Slater
> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 2:52 PM
> To: nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] even worse for blind
>
> Many live in poverty, can not afford transportation, daily living aid
> products, and assistance shopping for food and clothing.  We need to have
> stores take telephone orders for food so a friend can pay and pick up the
> food fast and easy.  Cabs should offer a few hours a week to help us get
> around.  Old items like the CCTV when no longer applicable to the owner,
> should be donated.  You get the idea.
>
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