[Nfbmt] A ridiculous Question

Mon Jan 6 22:08:50 UTC 2014

We all know that there are many disabled people out there who are not even
trying to live up to their potential, they have bought into the lie that
they can't do things  and so they just don't try.  I think this makes our
job so much harder because many people have a preconceived notion of what we
are capable of.  The only way to fix this is to get out there and model an
independent life for people to see and to talk to disabled people who are
not trying to achieve and encourage them to pull themselves up and do
something.  We need to change the "status quo."

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfbmt [mailto:nfbmt-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of sheila
Sent: Monday, January 6, 2014 8:00 AM
To: NFB of Montana Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Nfbmt] A ridiculous Question

part of the problem is that people don't see us as strong capable folks able
to work. We also were told on one occasion by a well meaning friend that you
mean you nice people don't get a free house? He was serious. 
People believe we get all of this free stuff so don't need mimimum wage or
benefits because oh my don't you qualify for medicaid.
On 1/5/2014 10:37 PM, Dmgina wrote:
> When I worked for pizza hut, as well with big sisters, I got the same
raises as everyone else.
> I did not understand that working with the public we did not get raises.
> I thought we were fighting for the raise in work shop settings.
> If I am correct, then why would not the workers stand up for you. Or shall
I say us!
>
>
> Dar
> Every saint has a past,
> Every sinner has a future
>
>
>> On Jan 5, 2014, at 9:23 PM, Dan Burke <burke.dall at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> It does matter that it is raised on Colorado and in Montana, because 
>> that means that while nondisabled workers may actually be guaranted a 
>> state minimum above the federal minimum wage, some disabled workers 
>> in those same states are still paid below the federal minimum wage. 
>> The divide grows wider and wider and we need to be the ones who bring 
>> a magnifing glass to this for the public and to bring it to an end!
>>
>> Dan
>>
>>
>>> On 1/5/14, Rebecca Stewart <becca33 at bresnan.net> wrote:
>>> I'm sorry but I really don't care that they are raising the minimum 
>>> wage in CO.  Our issue is that our brethren are being paid 
>>> "subminimum" wages so it won't matter to our cause what CO raises their
MW to.
>>> Becca
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Nfbmt [mailto:nfbmt-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dmgina
>>> Sent: Sunday, January 5, 2014 5:24 PM
>>> To: NFB of Montana Discussion List
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbmt] A ridiculous Question
>>>
>>> What are they raising it too!
>>>
>>> Dar
>>> Every saint has a past,
>>> Every sinner has a future
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Jan 5, 2014, at 2:42 PM, Dan Burke <burke.dall at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Colorado is one of the states that is raising its minimum wage this
year.
>>>>
>>>> Dan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On 1/5/14, Dmgina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:
>>>>> Wow what did you have for breakfast to come up with such thoughts
smile!
>>>>> As it was shared on the news, Montana doesn't have the money to 
>>>>> keep up
>>> with
>>>>> the raises states are doing. They are doing well to keep jobs.
>>>>> I do know to keep our mall open they need to come down in price 
>>>>> for
>>> renting
>>>>> a space.
>>>>> No wonder we shop on line.
>>>>> This is happening al over, not just the disabled, or the blind.
>>>>> It is good to get out there and take a stand.
>>>>> We are proud to remind others we too need a raise in the working
force.
>>>>> Don't know if I came close to your question, just my thoughts.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Dar
>>>>> Every saint has a past,
>>>>> Every sinner has a future
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jan 5, 2014, at 10:54 AM, "Rik James" 
>>>>>> <montanarikster at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am appreciating what the NFB legislative team is doing. I am 
>>>>>> looking forward to our trip to Washington, to be part of a 
>>>>>> collective voice to express our dismay and disgust at what is, 
>>>>>> and has been going on for
>>> much
>>>>>> too long for our fellow blind persons.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What we will ask them, the Congressional representatives to do is 
>>>>>> important. For us, together and for each of individually, I guess 
>>>>>> I feel like I need to get my head together and be informed.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> And to be able to boil it down into a few concise and 
>>>>>> understandable
>>> sound
>>>>>> bytes. Because that is what we will have in the way of time.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Go around the room, if you please, now, fellow Fedearationists.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Speak your mind now amongst ourselves.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sing the Dress Rehearsal Rag.
>>>>>> (Oops, sorry! I drifted in to my music world for a moment, with 
>>>>>> that Leonard Cohen song title.)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What do you each know about the history of the minimum wage in
America?
>>>>>> In the general sense, I think this is valuable to understand.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What are the big bullet points of that history, that have led us 
>>>>>> to
>>> right
>>>>>> now in time?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> History. All around us. Surrounding us.
>>>>>> And the role we play, today, in that history.
>>>>>> The future and the present. Unraveling all of it.
>>>>>> That is what occupies part of my mind, as I try and see about 
>>>>>> what I
>>> would
>>>>>> like to be a part of in Washington at the end of this month.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I wish I felt more optimistic. I have been following our Congress 
>>>>>> with horror and dismay in the years since last I went on this 
>>>>>> advocacy pilgrimage.
>>>>>> And so it makes me rather a grim conversationalist, when sitting 
>>>>>> around talking. Because I worry that we are all of us, sighted, 
>>>>>> blind and whatever in a very rough patch for democratic 
>>>>>> principles, and anyone without a huge money sack of lobby 
>>>>>> professionals, controlling the pie slicing in America.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But I let that rest. Are you glad?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But here is the next little thing I have to say. That beyond 
>>>>>> those few moments with a congressmen or one of their staff, there 
>>>>>> will be time
>>> with
>>>>>> one another, us in the National Federation of the Blind, from 
>>>>>> Montana,
>>> and
>>>>>> other state affiliate members around the nation, once again. 
>>>>>> Anything is possible. Especially when we remain as we are, and 
>>>>>> continue to evolve
>>> and
>>>>>> to work together.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> And that is also precious. Don't you think?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I just am hoping now that by that time the weather will cooperate 
>>>>>> with
>>> us,
>>>>>> too. For our travel needs. It will be what it will be. But I wish 
>>>>>> for it to be smooth sailing, smooth flying, and a waltz on 
>>>>>> concrete that is not so dreadfully slippery as it is here today 
>>>>>> in my home town.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Peace Love Joy.
>>>>>> And man the barricades. We will not go back.
>>>>>> As Doctor Jernigan and others have chanted lo these decades now 
>>>>>> for our rights for equality and justice, and a fair shake at 
>>>>>> everything anyone with complete normal eyesight has.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rik
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> .
>>>>>>
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