[Ohio-talk] Updated BELL FLYER

[Colleen Roth]

Hi Suzanne,
Typfally we do not use that clumsy language. We are blind people.
Political correctness is just that, Political Correctment.
We are blind people.
That's JMO.
Colleen Roth,
President;
At Large Chapter
NFB of Ohio



----- Original Message -----
From: Suzanne Turner <sturner at ClevelandSightCenter.org>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Saturday, Mar 9, 2013 10:34:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Updated BELL FLYER

>
>
> Good morning,
> Hi Eric, I read the flyer and it looks really good. However, I wanted to make two suggestions if possible. Instead of using blind role models, can we use role models who are blind. We should always put the individual before the disability. The second thing, is that I think the word blind should be included when saying low vision children..
> Suzanne
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Mar 7, 2013, at 5:42 PM, "Eric Duffy" <eduffy at deltav.org> wrote:
> 
> > I have pasted and attached an updated BELL FLYER. Please use this version.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF OHIO
> >
> > BRAILLE ENRICHMENT FOR
> >                  LITERACY AND LEARNING
> > (BELL) SUMMER PROGRAM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > This program is sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan
> > Institute, in partnership with the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
> > and the  NFB of Ohio Parents of Blind Children Division.
> >
> > Are you the parent, guardian, or teacher of a low-vision child who would
> > benefit from learning Braille?  We have a wonderful opportunity for these
> > students this summer!
> > The BELL summer program is a two-week day program (weekends not included)
> > offering prekindergarten and elementary age low-vision beginning Braille
> > readers immersion in Braille and fun, increasing their use of tactile skills
> > for reading. Children will receive Braille instruction daily as well as
> > learn alternative nonvisual techniques through arts and crafts, games, field
> > trips, and other fun.
> > A parent seminar will offer parents practical strategies to incorporate
> > nonvisual learning and Braille in their children's daily lives.
> > This program will be led by a certified teacher of the blind who will be
> > assisted by positive blind role models and local volunteers.
> >
> > Program Dates:      July 15-26, 2013 (week days only)
> > Time:              9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
> > Location:            470 Glenmont Avenue in Columbus
> >
> > For further information or an application contact:
> > Eric Duffy (614) 935-6965, eduffy at pobox.com, or go to <www.nfb.org/bell>
> > <BELL flyer.doc>
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> Suzanne Turner, BSW, MPA
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