[Ohio-talk] Another Food for thought from the Ohio Membership Committee!

[Suzanne Turner]

Humpty Dumpty Sat On A Wall! 

 

Humpty Dumpty Had A Great Fall! 

 

All of the king horses and all of the Kingsman Could Not Put Humpty Dumpty
Back Together Again!

 

Today I heard this from an inspiring leader. It appeared to me that Humpty
sat on that wall all by himself and when he fell it must have been a lot of
horses and Kingsman rushing to put him back together again.

 

Although, I feel for Humpty. I cannot help but think that if I were to fall,
my National Federation of the Blind family who looked like me, would know
just what to do, to put me back together, and lift me up on that wall again.


 

You see, Humpty was an egg and not a horse or Kingsman. So, who better to
put him back together, then another egg!     

 

Just think of that!

 

Aren't you glad that; We, the National Federation of the Blind have a
network of tens of thousands of blind members who are living full lives;
that look like you and share a commonality? These members are not broken
sighted people either. So, if you need to be put back together again; the
blind got your back!  

 

These are blind members who are living the lives they want. And, these blind
members are willing to come to your aid. These are mentors, ministers,
students, they are teachers, some are federal workers and even engage in
recreational activities. But, all in doubt they are brothers and sisters
that bind us all in a collective and unified way.

 

Now, repeat After me!

 

We are blind, but not broken sighted people! We are blind, but it is not the
characteristics that defined us or our future! We are blind, and we will not
be stopped! We are blind, and pledge to participate actively in the efforts
of the National Federation of the Blind! We are blind, and all do not sing
and play the piano! We are a cross section of the broader society, therefore
are all not alike! We are blind, but with proper training and opportunity,
we can live the life we want!

 

Ohio, let's work together to remove low expectations and misconceptions
about the blind! We must denounce and combat people, issues and fear. We
cannot allow these negative components that stand between blind people and
our dreams take us off course! Dr. Jernigan said, "We are the National
Federation of the Blind and we will never go back"! 

 

Go back where you ask?

 

Well, working in sheltered workshops and being paid less than the minimum
wage. Sitting back while manufacturers continue to make advanced digital
interfaces for products, like stoves and diabetic monitors that are
inaccessible for the blind. Accepting defeat when it comes to purchasing
high cost technology that would ENHANCE, provide FLEXIBILITY and social
productivity for students, employees and seniors. Discarding prescription
leaflets in print provided by your local pharmacies with the in ability to
read instructions, dosage and other health warnings. And most importantly,
stand-by while physicians, social workers and the legal system remove or
inhibit blind parents from nurturing and caring for their children. We will
continue to fight for equality, opportunity and security for the blind. This
is why the Washington and Columbus Seminars are crucial and valuable for
you, me and those blind individuals who we will never know. Do it for all
blind children, blind teenagers, blind seniors, your blind sister and others
with blindness.

 

Finally, We Can Do This Together! If you can't walk, call! If you can't
call, email! If you can't give financially, we will take your time,
dedication and commitment! Let's Go Build The Federation!