[Nfbmo] advocacy
DanFlasar at aol.com
DanFlasar at aol.com
Thu Feb 21 01:35:13 UTC 2013
I had intended to send my more overtly political posts only to one other
person but made the mistake of sending it to everyone. I wish there was
some way of taking a post back but it's really just a matter of being more
vigilant.
I had hoped originally to note that ideology does not provide answers
to common questions but failed miserably at it - and I apologize to all.
That said, Matt Seivert is great and I wish he were still around but he
has gone on to fame and fortune out yonder. I consider him a role model.
Dan
In a message dated 2/20/2013 7:29:54 P.M. Central Standard Time,
gwunder at earthlink.net writes:
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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