[nfbmi-talk] even worse for blind

[Larry D. Keeler]

Thanks Joe, I'm not able to attend the commission meeting this month.  I'm 
confident that I will get updates from you.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "joe harcz Comcast" <joeharcz at comcast.net>
To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2011 6:50 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] even worse for blind


> 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-----
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>> 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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