[Ohio-Talk] Amessage that is a great read from the national president.

[Richard Payne]

Dear Leaders,

Since the weekend was filled with the question about language, I thought I
would give you all some reading to consider in your Federation development.

Resources on Why the Word Blind

A Definition of Blindness
https://nfb.org/blog/definition-blindness
<https://nfb.org/blog/definition-blindness> 

Handicap or Characteristic
https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/convent/blndnesh
.htm

Why Use the Word "Blind"?
https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm09/bm0901/b
m090107.htm


Are We Handicapped, Disabled, or Something Else?
https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm19/bm1901/b
m190111.htm

Language, Action, and Destiny: The Lived Experience of the Organized Blind
Movement 
https://nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/banquet-speeches/language-act
ion-and-destiny-lived-

The Pitfalls of Political Correctness
https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm09/bm0903/b
m090308.htm

Sincerely,
Mark

Richard Payne,  President
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
937/829/3368
Rchpay7 at gmail.com <mailto:Rchpay7 at gmail.com> 
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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