[NFBNJ] Congratulations With The Establishment Of The Spanish Committee

[Linda Melendez]

 Congratulations Rosa and good luck!


On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 10:02 PM joe ruffalo via NFBNJ <nfbnj at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> From the desk of Joe Ruffalo, President, NFBNJ.
> Request for distribution from Rosa Santiago, Chair of the  Spanish
> Committee.
>
> **
>
> Greetings to all on the NFBNJ Distribution list!
> Congratulations to Rosa Santiago, Chair of the Spanish Committee.
> A few days ago, I provided an announcement pertaining to the establishment
> of the Spanish Committee.
> I am pleased to provide, pasted and attached,  the goals, purposes,
> objectives and additional information highlighting the Spanish Committee.
>
> It is imperative that you share with others.
>
> We know that the Federation strives to assist all and with the
> establishment
> of the Spanish Committee, the Federation and all participating in the
> committee will grow with raising expectations to live the life we want by
> transforming dreams into reality.
>
> Please contact Rosa Santiago with your contact information and or any
> questions by calling:
> 201 892 6946
> rosa.santiago901 at gmail.com
>
> Please provide the following.
> name:
> address:
> zip code:
> home phone:
> cell phone:
> email:
>
> Rosa will contact each person to welcome to the newly established Spanish
> Committee.
> Shortly, Rosa will organize and conduct a welcome conference call.
> Stay tuned for the date, time and conference call information.
>
> Get Involved and Make a Difference!
>
> We care. We share. We grow. We make a difference
> Joe Ruffalo, President
> National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
> 973 743 0075
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> ***
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Dear Members,
>
> The mission for establishing the Spanish committee of the National
> Federation of the Blind of NJ will be to provide Spanish-speaking blind
> adults and parents of blind children the support, information, and
> assistance they need in a language they understand.  Creating possibilities
> by raising expectations so that Spanish-speaking blind individuals can live
> the life they want is the true purpose behind the development of the
> Spanish
> committee.
>
> The goals and objectives of the committee will be to:
>
> •Introduce Spanish-speaking blind individuals and parents of blind children
> to the advantages and opportunities available to them through the National
> Federation of the Blind.
> •Assist blind individuals and parents of blind children to create
> achievable
> goals and to have high expectations in their lives based on innovative
> Ideas
> and new possibilities.
> •Help parents of blind children to better equip and support their child to
> live the life of their dreams without allowing negative barriers to limit
> them from achieving their goals.
> •Provide monthly discussions in Spanish on assistive technology, accessible
> Services, training programs and other opportunities that can help blind
> individuals succeed on a personal level as well as in any profession or
> career path they choose to pursue.
> •Introduce Spanish-speaking experts, trainers, and other professionals in a
> variety of fields that will motivate and empower blind individuals to have
> the confidence to meet their challenges head-on.
> •Raise money through fund raisers in order to provide Spanish-speaking
> blind
> individuals with scholarships to be used for training, equipment, and other
> items and endeavors that can significantly improve their quality of life.
> •And so much more!
>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams.
> You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds us back.
>
> By being a part of the Spanish committee, Spanish individuals are in the
> best position to learn and grow with a federation that cares about creating
> limitless possibilities for all blind people.  You will benefit greatly
> from
> a team of people that will work shoulder to shoulder to make a difference
> in
> the lives of many.  We cordially invite you to join the Spanish committee
> and look forward to hearing from you.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Rosa Santiago
> Spanish Committee Chair
> Phone:  201.892.6946
> Email:  rosa.santiago901 at gmail.com
>
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