[nfbwatlk] CSBPS has a new name (again?)

[Alco Canfield]

I think it is Sight Los Connections. 

ALCO

On Mar 2, 2011, at 10:05 AM, "Nightingale, Noel" <Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov> wrote:

> the below newsletter from the Seattle-based Community Services for the Blind and Partially sighted states that CSBPS is changing its name to Sightconnection.  I could comment at length about the name choice, but I first want to check on my memory about the history of this organization's name changes.  the newsletter states:
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> " We have a new name, it's SightConnection! 
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> We're proud of the work we have accomplished in the last 45 years as Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted and are very pleased to announce our exciting name transition and new look. Inspired by our continual growth and the need to adapt to changing demographics, we greatly look forward to expanding our efforts as SightConnection! "
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> However, I have a memory of CSBPS having been previously called Vision Services and before that Community Services for the Blind.  My memories do not extend back as 45 years, but am I correct that it has not been known for the past 45 years as community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted?
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> Formerly Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted
> March, 2011
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> In This Issue 
> New Name! 
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> Insight: A Low Vision Expo