[Nfbwv-talk] Meet the Blind Month and White Cane Awareness Day

Tue Sep 25 15:40:20 UTC 2018

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Bob Hicks, KC8CR

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From: NFBWV-talk [mailto:nfbwv-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sheri
Koch via NFBWV-talk
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 9:52 AM
To: NFB of West Virginia Discussion List <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sheri Koch <skochnfbwv at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Nfbwv-talk] Meet the Blind Month and White Cane Awareness Day

 Our next members at large conference call is 9/14/18 at 4 PM

On Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 6:36 AM Fred Jones via NFBWV-talk <
nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hdello:
>
> When is our next phone conference?
>
> On 9/24/18, Smyth, Charlene R via NFBWV-talk <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> > Dear Federation Colleagues:
> >
> > This email provides information and resources for you as we prepare 
> > to celebrate Meet the Blind Month and White Cane Awareness 
> > Day<https://nfb.org/wcad> on Monday, October 15. Please feel free to
> share
> > this information with chapter presidents or others in your affiliate 
> > who
> are
> > responsible for communications. This year we will be highlighting 
> > the
> tenth
> > anniversary of our free white cane
> > program<https://nfb.org/free-cane-program>. Since this program began 
> > in 2008, we have distributed over 64,000 free white canes! October 
> > 15 is a great opportunity to share how the white cane makes it 
> > possible to be an active and independent blind person and break down 
> > misconceptions about blindness.
> >
> > As we did last year, we are using the excitement around this day to 
> > raise funds to support our programs. Please help amplify our message 
> > via social media by using the #WhiteCaneGiving hashtag and directing 
> > people to
> > nfb.org/donate2018
> <file:///C:/Users/mkroeger/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%2
> 0Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/7NWQ51KH/
> nfb.org/donate2018>.
> > You can join the nationwide celebration by engaging your own 
> > community
> and
> > sharing how the white cane leads to independence. Here are some 
> > things
> you
> > can do:
> >
> >   *   Post the following language on your affiliate's website with a
> link to
> > the giving page<http://www.nfb.org/donate2018>:
> >
> > White canes help blind people live the lives we want. The white cane 
> > does more than tell the sighted that we are blind; it is a tool for 
> > freedom
> and
> > self-determination because it allows blind people to come and go on 
> > our
> own.
> > Since we can travel safely and independently, we can contribute in 
> > the workplace, in our communities, and in society. Celebrate White 
> > Cane Awareness Day on October 15 by giving the gift of 
> > independence.<https://nfb.org/donate2018>
> >
> >
> >   *   Ask your mayor or governor to sign a White Cane Awareness Day
> > Proclamation<https://nfb.org/white-cane-awareness-day/proclamation>.
> >   *   Demonstrate how you use your cane at a community meeting, senior
> > event, or school show-and-tell. Remember, it's Meet the Blind 
> > Month<https://nfb.org/meet-blind-month> too, so incorporate 
> > information about the white cane and the independence it brings 
> > blind people into
> your
> > Meet the Blind Month activities. We have new Braille alphabet cards 
> > that
> are
> > perfect for handing out at these events.
> >   *   Tweet what your white cane means to you with the hashtag
> > #WhiteCaneGiving or use some of the sample tweets below:
> >      *   For ten years, @NFB_voice has been sending free white canes to
> > those who need them. A $50 gift could give independence to a blind 
> > person nfb.org/donate2018<http://www.nfb.org/donate2018>
#WhiteCaneGiving
> >      *   At the end of the day, keep your head held high, and your cane
> tip
> > low! #WhiteCaneGiving
> >      *   Blind kids call the white cane "fingers that reach the ground."
> > Give the gift of independence.
> > nfb.org/donate2018<http://www.nfb.org/donate2018> #WhiteCaneGiving
> >   *   Post on Facebook about what your white cane means to you, or use
> the
> > sample post below:
> >      *   "I used to think a cane signified dependency. I now know
> traveling
> > confidently with my cane allows me to be independent & live the life 
> > I want." Donate today and help other blind people discover the 
> > freedom of independent travel. 
> > nfb.org/donate2018<http://www.nfb.org/donate2018>
> > Useful links
> >
> >   *   Donation page: nfb.org/donate2018<http://www.nfb.org/donate2018>
> >   *   White Cane Awareness Day page: nfb.org/wcad<
> http://www.nfb.org/wcad>
> >
> > We are also looking for examples of how people are using their canes 
> > to
> live
> > the life they want. Share a fun, engaging, or powerful story,
> accompanied by
> > a photo or video, about you and your white cane by sending it to 
> > kanderson at nfb.org<mailto:kanderson at nfb.org> and you could be 
> > eligible
> to win
> > prizes!
> >
> > If you have events you'd like to share on nfb.org, please email them 
> > to kanderson at nfb.org<mailto:kanderson at nfb.org>.
> >
> > Have a great weekend!
> >
> > Warmly,
> >
> > Kirsten
> >
> > Kirsten Mau
> > Director of Marketing and Communications
> > (410) 659-9314, extension 2244 | KMau at nfb.org<mailto:KMau at nfb.org>
> >
> > The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and
> friends
> > who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day 
> > we
> work
> > together to help blind people live the lives they want.
> >
> >
> >
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> --
> Fred Jones Ph.D.
> Professional School Counselor
> Kettering Middle School
> 301-808-4060
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Sheri Koch, President
National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia
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