[Ohio-talk] How to become a Federation Advocate: Part I.

[Ali Benmerzouga]

Good morning Ohio,

In the few coming weeks, I will be posting successive parts of an Article that I found very beneficial and comprehensive from the Braille Monitor entitled “Becoming a Federation Advocate” by Daniel B. Frye. Most likely, I will be adding some cosmetics and minor editings here and there to make the flow of thoughts smooth and easy to grasp and remember.

Part I: Introduction:

One of the primary purposes of the National Federation of the Blind is to serve as a vehicle for collective action on behalf of blind people across America.

Having said that, Federation leaders and members are often called upon to advocate on three types of issues


  *   Advocating for themselves
  *   Advocating for other people
  *   Advocating on behalf of a larger group.

Active Federationists regularly need to advocate on an array of issues including:

  *   vocational rehabilitation
  *   Social Security
  *   education matters
  *   employment discrimination
  *   Housing discrimination
  *   access and accommodations, and more.

Furthermore, blind people may encounter challenges attributable to


  *   public misunderstanding
  *   misconceptions
  *   active hostility

When faced with prejudice, leaders and members of the National Federation of the Blind need to be well equipped to advocate


  *   for themselves
  *   For others
  *   For a general principle


To be Continued …

If you can’t wait for the rest of the parts of the above-subject matter, I am providing the reference/link for the whole article below.

Have a great day y’all.


Ali Benmerzouga

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio -  Cleveland Chapter, Board Member,

Chair of Cleveland Chapter Legislative Committee,

Cell #: 440-590-0315.



Email: ali.benmerzouga at hotmail.com<mailto:ali.benmerzouga at hotmail.com>



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The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

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Reference:

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