[NFBOH-Cleveland] [Ohio-talk] Another Food for thought from the Ohio Membership Committee!

[Andra Stover]

SUZANNE,
I was just talking to my sister about this yesterday. As I am jobhunting there are some jobs out of state. I thought to myself I will never be alone with the NFB in my life. One job in particular is in Columbus Ohio. My mom told me it sounded a bit far and I would be alone there. I thought I will not be alone because I know of members who live in Columbus who would have my back. Take care and thanks for sharing.

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> On Feb 7, 2019, at 11:27 AM, Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Humpty Dumpty Sat On A Wall! 
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> Humpty Dumpty Had A Great Fall! 
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> All of the king horses and all of the Kingsman Could Not Put Humpty Dumpty
> Back Together Again!
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> Today I heard this from an inspiring leader. It appeared to me that Humpty
> sat on that wall all by himself and when he fell it must have been a lot of
> horses and Kingsman rushing to put him back together again.
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> Although, I feel for Humpty. I cannot help but think that if I were to fall,
> my National Federation of the Blind family who looked like me, would know
> just what to do, to put me back together, and lift me up on that wall again.
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> You see, Humpty was an egg and not a horse or Kingsman. So, who better to
> put him back together, then another egg!     
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> Just think of that!
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> Aren't you glad that; We, the National Federation of the Blind have a
> network of tens of thousands of blind members who are living full lives;
> that look like you and share a commonality? These members are not broken
> sighted people either. So, if you need to be put back together again; the
> blind got your back!  
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> These are blind members who are living the lives they want. And, these blind
> members are willing to come to your aid. These are mentors, ministers,
> students, they are teachers, some are federal workers and even engage in
> recreational activities. But, all in doubt they are brothers and sisters
> that bind us all in a collective and unified way.
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> Now, repeat After me!
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> We are blind, but not broken sighted people! We are blind, but it is not the
> characteristics that defined us or our future! We are blind, and we will not
> be stopped! We are blind, and pledge to participate actively in the efforts
> of the National Federation of the Blind! We are blind, and all do not sing
> and play the piano! We are a cross section of the broader society, therefore
> are all not alike! We are blind, but with proper training and opportunity,
> we can live the life we want!
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> Ohio, let's work together to remove low expectations and misconceptions
> about the blind! We must denounce and combat people, issues and fear. We
> cannot allow these negative components that stand between blind people and
> our dreams take us off course! Dr. Jernigan said, "We are the National
> Federation of the Blind and we will never go back"! 
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> Go back where you ask?
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> Well, working in sheltered workshops and being paid less than the minimum
> wage. Sitting back while manufacturers continue to make advanced digital
> interfaces for products, like stoves and diabetic monitors that are
> inaccessible for the blind. Accepting defeat when it comes to purchasing
> high cost technology that would ENHANCE, provide FLEXIBILITY and social
> productivity for students, employees and seniors. Discarding prescription
> leaflets in print provided by your local pharmacies with the in ability to
> read instructions, dosage and other health warnings. And most importantly,
> stand-by while physicians, social workers and the legal system remove or
> inhibit blind parents from nurturing and caring for their children. We will
> continue to fight for equality, opportunity and security for the blind. This
> is why the Washington and Columbus Seminars are crucial and valuable for
> you, me and those blind individuals who we will never know. Do it for all
> blind children, blind teenagers, blind seniors, your blind sister and others
> with blindness.
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> Finally, We Can Do This Together! If you can't walk, call! If you can't
> call, email! If you can't give financially, we will take your time,
> dedication and commitment! Let's Go Build The Federation!  
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