[NOBBL] NFB NOBBL Women's Group Meeting Notes - Dec. 9, 2024

[cmkries at comcast.net]

NFB NOBBL Women's Group

Meeting Notes

Monday, December 9, 2024

 

Thank you to all of the women who came from all over the country to
participate in this meeting.  As usual, your input is what made the meeting
so good.  We did not record this meeting because it was a conversation among
the participants, however, I took some notes.  Check them out and let me
know if I missed anything.  Also, do not forget to give Brittany Adams a
call/email if you are interested in helping her out on her research
concerning blind/low vision women and cosmetics.  The ideas for next year's
topics were great, and I am looking forward to our 2025 meetings.

 

Sincerely. Carol King-Ries

Facilitator, NFB NOBBL Women's Group

Live the life you want with love, hope, and determination!

 

 

Presentation:  Brittany Adams

University of Delaware student

Doing research on the use of cosmetics by blind women

If you are interested in helping her out and sharing your experiences with
her, she can be reached at:

Email: brittad at udel.edu <mailto:brittad at udel.edu>             

Phone Number: 443-534-5514

 

 

Re-cap of last year's meetings:

February:  Voting Rights and Accessibility 

Carol King-Ries and Joann Kingsley (Delaware Disability Law Program)

 

April:  Lead Her Ship

A conversation with Marilyn Green moderated by Dr. Vandelon Holland

 

June:  A conversation with Ashley Inniss

A blind artist and entrepreneur 

Preparing for the National convention with Denice Brown

 

August:  Tell Your Story presented by Carol King-Ries

Developing good verbal communication skills to effectively tell your story  

 

October:  The Power of Advocacy

A conversation based on a Braille Monitor article written by Ronza Othman 

 

December:

Presentation of research request by Brittany Adams/U of D

Re-cap of our year and discussion around what we will need in 2025

 

All present shared that they liked the speakers and topics we chose for
2024.  Many shared what their favorite meeting was, and I think that every
session was mentioned several times.  Therefore, every meeting met the needs
of someone.

 

 

Brainstorming possible Topics for 2025:

 

How to help employers understand the capabilities of blind/low vision people

 

Understanding the ADA:  Knowing your rights, when to disclose your
disability, and what reasonable accommodation means

 

Having open discussions about topics that concern us as women

 

Traveling independently

 

Orientation and Mobility 

 

The use of aps and Smart glasses for navigation

 

FFB research/new African American research director

 

A discussion of navigating vision loss:  Insight from the experienced to the
inexperienced

 

More discussions about Lead Her Ship:  Leading as a woman in male dominated
environments

 

 

We have some great topics to explore, and if you thought of some other
topics, let us know and we will add them to the list.   Now, we need your
input on getting speakers for the topics that require them.  Please share
any people you think may bring insight to the topic.  Also, if you are
interested in facilitating one of these meetings, let me know.  Doing so
will improve your leadership and communication skills.

 

 

 

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