[nfbmi-talk] wood carving show happening in East Lansing

[joe harcz Comcast]

Excellent point Elizabeth.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elizabeth Mohnke" <lizmohnke at hotmail.com>
To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 1:05 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] wood carving show happening in East Lansing


> Hello Larry and All,
>
> I think this is an interesting opportunity. However, I do not agree with 
> the notion that the entrance fee is waved for those who are blind plus one 
> companion.  I think this sets us up for the dangerous notion that we as 
> blind people cannot be treated as equals, nor can we independently 
> navigate an exhibit such as this one. Therefore, I do not see how we can 
> promote such an event that promotes such low expectations for the blind. 
> Has anyone from our organization tried to reach out and educate these 
> people regarding the capabilities of the blind? if not, then what exactly 
> are we doing as an organization? Just some thoughts to think about.
>
> Warm regards,
> Elizabeth
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Larry Posont" <president.nfb.mi at gmail.com>
> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 9:04 PM
> To: <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] wood carving show happening in East Lansing
>
>> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>> 7189 Connors Rd.
>> Munising, MI 49862
>>
>> March 10, 2014
>>
>> Dear Michigan Federationists:
>>
>>     Here is some information that I was sent about a wood carving
>> show happening in East Lansing. This might be something that is worth
>> checking out if you have an interest in the art of wood working or
>> wood carving. The message is included below.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Larry Posont
>> President
>> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
>> (906) 387-3546
>> Email: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
>> Web page: www.nfbmi.org
>>
>> Munising home of the beautiful Pictured Rocks.
>>
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: <erbisch at juno.com>
>> Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 6:47 PM
>> To: <president.nfb.mi at gmail.com>
>> Cc: <bobandjaneh at wowway.com>
>> Subject: Wood Carving Show information
>>
>>
>> Dear Mr. Posont,
>>
>> Recently we spoke about the Greater Lansing Woodcarver's show.  The show
>> will have a section dedicated to the visually impaired where guests can
>> touch, feel, handle and pick up the carvings.  We, the woodcarvers,
>> believe dedicating a portion of the show for the visually impaired is
>> quite unique and we want as many as possible to participate.  We are
>> excited that your organization will be able to assist us in alerting
>> others to this show.  The show will be held on April 19th in the Haslett
>> High School gymnasium from 10am to 4pm.  Admission for visually impaired
>> people and one companion for each has been waived.  The cost for others
>> is $3.00.  In our phone conversation you said to send you some sort of
>> announcement about the show and one is attached.  I have also attached
>> directions for getting to the high school (printed announcements will
>> have these directions on the back).  We really appreciate your efforts in
>> helping us in this endeavor.
>>
>> I have contacted the Michigan Services for the Blind and will be taking
>> them printed announcements for distribution.  If you could suggest other
>> people and/or organizations that should receive information concerning
>> the show please let me know.
>>
>> Thanks again for your assistance.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>>
>> Fred Erbisch
>>
>>
>> Fred and Pam Erbisch
>> 6036 Harkson Drive
>> East Lansing, MI 48823
>> 517 337-0778
>>
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