[NFBMI-Talk] National Federation of the Blind Seeking Opinions From Members On Diversity & Inclusion

[Kane Brolin]

The NFB is encouraging each of us to take a few minutes and fill out
our 2021 Diversity And Inclusion survey.  I have done this already.
It is accessible via JAWS. www.surveymonkey.com ›
NFB-Diversity-Inclusion

The National Federation of the Blind embraces diversity and full
participation as core values in its mission to achieve equality,
opportunity, and security for the blind. We are committed to building
and maintaining a nationwide organization with state affiliates and
local chapters that is unified in its priorities and programs and is
directed by the membership. We respect differences of opinion,
beliefs, identities, and other characteristics that demonstrate that
blind people are a diverse cross section of society.

Furthermore, the organization is dedicated to continuing to establish
new methods of membership and leadership development that reflect the
diversity of the entire blind community. In promoting a diverse and
growing organization, we expect integrity and honesty in our
relationships with each other and openness to learning about and
experiencing cultural diversity. We believe that these qualities are
crucial to fostering social and intellectual maturity. Intellectual
maturity also requires individual struggle with unfamiliar ideas. We
recognize that our views and convictions will be challenged, and we
expect this challenge to take place in a climate of tolerance and
mutual respect in order to maintain a united organization. While we
encourage the exchange of differing ideas and experiences, we do not
condone the use of demeaning, derogatory, or discriminatory language,
action, or any other form of expression intended to marginalize an
individual or group. The National Federation of the Blind does not
tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion,
gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, nationality,
marital status, age, disability, or any other characteristic or
intersectionality of characteristics.

Respectfully,

Kane Brolin
President, Michiana Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Indiana
(574)386-8868 (mobile)