[Ohio-talk] Convention Agenda

Tue Aug 20 17:55:49 UTC 2013

I think we are talking about domestic abuse.  Many times you get into a
relationship and don't realize the other person is abusive.  Many blind
people live with family members who may be abusive.  It goes on in their
homes so they don't have a way to avoid it.

On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 12:43 PM, Wanda Sloan <wsloan118 at roadrunner.com>wrote:

> I am going to give you all some input from my prospective.
> I don't go to  places that might have problem areas.  I also rely on an
> escort to assist me.  It's different what you have children but generally
> you should not be bothered by a predator if there is a group of folks.
>  They
> like to work one-one.  If you don't go look for   trouble, you won't find
> it.  Keep your faith in God, that is if you believe in at the Holy Spirit,
> or "May The Force Be With You!"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cheryl
> Fischer
> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 8:14 AM
> To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Convention Agenda
>
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio-talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cheryl
> Fields
> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 4:22 PM
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Convention Agenda
>
> 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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