[Nyagdu] (no subject)

Tue Dec 22 20:08:20 UTC 2009

albert, no problem.  I somehow figured you had not initiated this contact 
email or whatever.  thanks for writing to us about it.  Your honesty is very 
much appreciated.

Peace, margo and Arrow
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Albert J Rizzi" <albert at myblindspot.org>
To: "'New York Association of Guide Dog Users'" <nyagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: <davidandrews at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Nyagdu] (no subject)

> It was not my intention to have done this. I did not realize that my 
> contact
> list had the addresses for the list serve. While I was not aware of the
> protocol in this regard. I would not have done this intentionally  without
> first getting permission. I apologize  for the oversight and the
> inconvenience  this has caused. Peace.
>
> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
> CEO/Founder
> My Blind Spot, Inc.
> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
> New York, New York  10004
> www.myblindspot.org
> PH: 917-553-0347
> Fax: 212-858-5759
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it."
>
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nyagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nyagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf
> Of Margo and Arrow
> Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 1:07 PM
> To: New York Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [Nyagdu] (no subject)
>
> Please do not send solicitation emails without the permission of the
> moderator.  the moderator of nfbnet lists is David Andrews.  You can 
> contact
>
> him at
>
> davidandrews at nfbnet.org
>
> thanks.
>
> although I am president of Nyagdu, I am not the moderator of Nyagdu.
>
> Margo and Arrow
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "William ODonnell" <william.odonnell1 at yahoo.com>
> To: "undisclosed recipients:"
> Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:47 AM
> Subject: [Nyagdu] (no subject)
>
>
> forwarded message below:
> From: Albert J Rizzi <albert at myblindspot.org>
>
> Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 11:11 AM
>
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> "It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision. " - Helen Keller
>
> Dear friend,
>
> With the Holidays already upon us, perhaps you would like to help me share 
> a
>
> little blind faith, vision and good will by helping My Blind Spot advance
> its mission of equality and accessibility for all.
>
> This year brings many reasons for me to be thankful and for taking this
> moment to make this request for a pledge from you and anyone whom you 
> think
> would like to affect a national shift in the perspectives on blindness.
>
> After living life for the past 4 years completely blind, I can tell you
> wholeheartedly that I consider my new way of seeing life as a gift to be
> shared and looked at by one and all. For too many years, we have all 
> turned
> a blind eye, myself included, to people living with the types of sensory
> loss which strike fear to the core of our being. I have learned that
> blindness itself is not my major limitation. The hardest part of being 
> blind
>
> is the emotional and physical barriers put there by others.
>
>
> What have we accomplished so far? Well, due in great part to the strength
> and determination I drew from you all, I was able to be the best I could 
> be
> in this new and exciting way I view life. My Blind Spot was incorporated 
> in
> March and approved as a formal 501c3 this past September. In November we
> received blessings in the form of a grant from the Chatlos Foundation's
> President, William Chatlos. His gift is very meaningful because he is a 
> man
> who happens to be blind and is also redefining blindness and has been 
> doing
> so since 1970! Then too, we were given a swanky Manhattan address from
> members of our board, Jim Brock and Ted Locke, and presently we have 6
> committed and dedicated individuals on our board. We also landed contracts
> with educational institutions in New York and have
> partnered with others by providing internship opportunities to young blind
> and sighted adults who are transitioning from school to post secondary
> endeavors.
>
> Now let me make this simple request: As you take the time to collect
> remembrances for your loved ones for the Holiday season, help us make a
> social change of global proportions. Simply click on the link below and
> pledge either $5 or $10 to My Blind Spot. Your tax-deductable donation 
> will
> be used to plant the seeds of hope and opportunity and further the
> legislative, technological and humanitarian efforts for those of us living
> with blindness. You can help eradicate the antiquated myths and
> misperceptions about blindness and visual impairments.
>
> Yes, technological advancements and legislative enactments in the last 20
> plus years have improved the lives of people living with blindness. But 
> much
>
> progress is still needed to create a positive, affirming and inclusive
> mentality.
>
> This year give the gift of vision and hope to those of us who see things
> through a different looking glass. To give, please click on the link 
> below.
> While you're there, take a moment and stroll through the site to learn 
> more
> about My Blind Spot and who we are. If you would be kind enough to share
> this request with your circle of friends or colleagues, it would be 
> greatly
> appreciated.
> http://www.myblindspot.org/?q=donate
>
> Wishing You and Yours a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!
>
> Albert and Doxology
>
>
> Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
> CEO/Founder
> My Blind Spot, Inc.
> 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl.
> New York , New York 10004
> www.myblindspot.org
> PH: 917-553-0347
> Fax: 212-858-5759
> "The person who says it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the one who is
> doing it."
> Visit us on Facebook LinkedIn
>
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