[Ohio-talk] Convention Agenda

[Cheryl Fischer]

Cheryl,

Could you list a few of the "unique circumstances" that a blind woman might
face when trying to extract herself and her children from a domestic
violence situation? 

Or are there any fears they may have, being blind, that make them even more
afraid to leave a bad situation than a sighted woman might be?

Cheryl  

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Colleen, this just may not be my day for Ohio-Talk. What you are saying is
true to a point. It is so important to have a good safety plan, what works
for sighted people may not be workable for us. If a woman and her children
are in a active situation and want to walk away or need to leave right away,
should they try to schedule a ride on para transit? If you have never been
in an active dv situation and blind, it is difficult to think that the
agencies, hospitals, counselors,, law enforcement, family and friends know
how to assist us with what may be a unique set of problems. But with our
input they can be educated, this will only happen when we, blind women care
enough about other blind women that are in this situation and are too afraid
to get out.
Violence against women is running rampant in this country, if a little self
defense could help it we would not have the problem. It is a lotdeeper than
taking a defense class, or walking away. The most dangerous time for a women
is when chooses to leave, this is when most women are murdered.
I would like for others to chime in on this subject, I think it is an
important one to have within the blind community.
Cheryl

On 8/19/13, COLLEEN ROTH <n8tnv at att.net> wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
> Thank Goodness the President sets the agenda.
> I think that Barbara Pierce gave a very good explanation of the role 
> of the President and the Board of Directors.
> I have a comment about Cheryl's suggestion for the Agenda.
> I understand that Demestic Violation is a problem for many people. I 
> also understand that it is a more signifians problem for those with 
> disabilities.
> I do not think that this problem is something we need to spend time on 
> at the Convention. My reason for this opinion is that there are many 
> organizations who offer workshops and Support for those experiencing 
> Domestic Violence.
> These groups can certainly meet the needs of blind people.
> I do not believe that there is a need for blindness specific groups.
> We have had workshops covering selfe-defense at our Convention.
> Those of us who have worked with people experiencing Domestic Violence 
> or other kinds of manipulation or scams which occur at a higher rate 
> for the elderly and disabled know that there are many facets to consider.
> There are more resources out there now for those needing Assistance.
> Since we are all part of the Federation Family I think Chapter 
> Leadership should be willing to step up to the plate and help those 
> who are victims of abuse or neglect if they cannot stand up for
themselves.
> Utimately the person needs to be willing to accept the help offered.
> Last year's Convention Agenda did not allow time for some Chapters and 
> Divisions to meet.
> Colleen Roth, President
> At Large Chapter;
>
>
>
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