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

[Victor Marques]

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Victor


> On Feb 19, 2021, at 4:39 PM, Kane Brolin via NFBMI-Talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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)
> 
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