[Nyagdu] (no subject)

Tue Dec 22 20:28:14 UTC 2009

I just got one from the parents chat list. I feel terrible. That is one
place no one should solicit unless and until permission is granted. It rips
my heart out to hear the stories and struggles the little ones go through
just to get a  half way decent education.  Thank you for your personal email
last, I am hunkering down and writing grants and such, construction  on my
home and trying to deal with the holiday onslaught. Would like to talk
sometime when your schedule will allow.  Question if I may, do you know of
any program offered through social services for those on disability and
using guide dogs which reimburse  us for dog food? Heard tell of something
and am about to investigate this further. Perhaps you know the ins and outs
of it all. My partner and I wish you and yours a happy and healthy.

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 3:08 PM
To: New York Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [Nyagdu] (no subject)

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."
>
>
> Visit us on Facebook LinkedIn
>
>
> -----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
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "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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