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

Thu Feb 7 23:57:23 UTC 2019

Awesome Eric, but don't be trying to lure one of our all-stars away now!

Andra great to know any decision like that, for any of us, holds the benefit of an immediate family and support system!

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From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eric Duffy via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2019 6:47 PM
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Cc: Eric Duffy
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Another Food for thought from the Ohio Membership Committee!

Yes,

We would love to have you in Columbus. Come on down.

I moved to two different states, and I was always a member of the local chapter closest to me.

Eric

> On Feb 7, 2019, at 6:25 PM, Andra Stover via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> SUZANNE,
> I was just talking to my sister about this yesterday. As I am jobhunting there are some jobs out of state. I thought to myself I will never be alone with the NFB in my life. One job in particular is in Columbus Ohio. My mom told me it sounded a bit far and I would be alone there. I thought I will not be alone because I know of members who live in Columbus who would have my back. Take care and thanks for sharing.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 7, 2019, at 11:27 AM, Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 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!  
>> 
>> 
>> 
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