[Nfbmo] advocacy

[Gary Wunder]

Frankly I do not know. I like him very much and wish he was.

Thanks for the chat yesterday.



-----Original Message-----
From: Nfbmo [mailto:nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Pauline Murphy
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 12:41 PM
To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] advocacy

Maybe I missed something along the road.  I enjoy Matt's post as well. Why
isn't he a member of the NFB somewhere? He sounds like a member.  What a
loss for us. I'm certain Matt could make a difference where ever he lives!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Wunder" <gwunder at earthlink.net>
To: "'NFB of Missouri Mailing List'" <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] advocacy


> Matt, I love your post. Blindness is not easy--the world for the vast 
> majority of its people is not easy, but we value life and strive to 
> really live that life. Thank you for a fantastic message.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbmo [mailto:nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Matt 
> Sievert
> Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:11 AM
> To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List
> Subject: [Nfbmo] advocacy
>
> Group,
>
> I am an outsider looking in.
>
> I am legally blind, but not a member of the NFB. I observe, and 
> comment, and I make decisions based on what I witness.
>
> I see it in the Michigan and the Missouri NFB news lists. People who 
> refuse to move forward. No matter what adversity has taken place.
>
> If you want to be successful in your endeavors, you must move on. You 
> will experience awful events, and unfair experiences.
> It is up to you to be your primary advocate, and move on.
>
> Gather people who think the same as you and form a force to be 
> reckoned with, but keep that force united, and strong. Do not show 
> weakness or unprofessionalism. The act of forrming a group, you will 
> be noticed for both your mission and your conduct.
>
> if you want the support of the general public for your causes. Then it 
> is essential to put forth your best.
>
> All these correspondences, are archived, and searchable by using the 
> Google search engine.
>
> The Michigan NFB state convention is open to the public, i am unaware 
> of the Missouri state convention. Anyone can attend the Michigan 
> convention as long as they register. With that you become a public 
> forum where others will attend to seek more information about your 
> group and if they want to support your cause.
>
> Being blind sucks, and people stereotype, discriminate, and do all 
> kinds of ugly stuff we can't even see.  it is our job to make the best 
> of it and surpass the challenges. And put forth a face of the blind 
> that says "welcome", we are happy people. Professionals, going to work 
> every day, and going about our lives, just like you. You might drive a 
> car, or fly a plane, but we are not all that different. That is the 
> number one message we need to project when the public sees us.
>
> You stop and you take the extra time to show them the cane, or the 
> monocular, or tell them how much you can see. You help as small as it 
> might be, for them to understand you, and make them relax.
>
> People watch, and they talk, and word will spread. Your actions 
> although not said to your face are visible to everyone who sees you on 
> a daily basis.
> From getting a donut at the coffee shop, or walking down the sidewalk 
> in the snow. People know who you are, and when you interact with them, 
> you want them to have a positive or at least neutral opinion of you.
>
> Be nice, your cane is not a weapon, it is a symbol of your 
> independence, and a welcome sign to motorist who will better 
> understand why you are not acknowledging their hand gestures.
>
> Thank you for your time, and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
>
> Matt Sievert
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