[NFBMT] 2020 Convention of the National Federation of the Blind

[Sheila]

I'm in full agreement witth you. I will do all that I can to help and 
support our organization because we still have much to accomplish.

On 7/18/2020 9:18 PM, president--- via NFBMT wrote:
> #NFB20, the 2020 Convention of the National Federation of the Blind is in
> the books.  This gathering touched me very deeply, and I am feeling very
> emotional.  We, the organized blind of America, have come a long way, yet we
> have much more to do.  Being blind brings with it indescribable frustrations
> and joy, and together, we not only do for ourselves, but we also make the
> world better off than we have found it.  Those who came before us gifted us
> with a foundation that makes it possible to realize and act on the notion
> that blindness does not define us, especially when so many hold low
> expectations for us.  I feel emotional because, this week, I felt the power
> of the Federation to hold high expectations for ourselves.  No matter where
> each of us is on our journeys, we are reframing blindness as it should be,
> as a characteristic shared with dignity and unlimited possibilities.  We are
> the organized blind.  We are making a difference.  Thank you for getting
> involved and making the NFB of Montana and our larger outfit the amazing and
> powerful group we are.
>   
> BTW, if you want to lend a hand in changing what it means to be blind and in
> living the lives we want, give me a shout.  We have a lot of work to do, and
> we sure can use your ample talents and time in our movement.
>
> All my best!
>
>
> Jim Marks
> President, National Federation of the Blind of Montana
> president at nfbofmt.org
> (406) 438-1421
>
>
>
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