[stylist] social networking and youth slam

[cheryl echevarria]

um the NFB had to sign up to be part of this I think they would know if this 
is accessible or not since Dr. Maurer did announce it on the Monthly 
Presidential Release and that if he could do it anybody could do it.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 2:52 PM
Subject: [stylist] social networking and youth slam


> Peter and others,
>
> I understand the frustration of websites that are set up without
> accessibility in mind, and we must continue to push for accessibility
> just as the Federation is doing with the Technology Bill of Rights.
>
> If the NFB were doing this solely on their own, I could better
> understand the concern for utilizing more accessible means of voting,
> however, we are going through an established group and must follow
> whatever rules and guidelines that are set.  This does not mean we can
> not put a bug in their ear and begin a dialogue over website
> accessibility, but nonetheless, it also not fair to exclude ourselves
> from potential fundraising because of potential accessibility issues.
> It has always been the Federation's stance to charge things head on.
> There are multiple ways in which to vote, and many have done so,
> bringing us up from 69 to 19.  Plus I know many, many people who are
> blind and use websites such as Facebook, and of course now that phones
> can be accessible, they are also texting along with the rest of the
> world.  That in and of itself may have global ramifications, but that is
> a whole other discussion!  *smile*
>
> As for the dollar amount not being worth any possible complications, I
> must disagree.  Youth Slam was created to instruct society along with
> the blind of just what we are capable of.  Every year kids have an
> amazing opportunity to be exposed to ideas and people that are setting a
> new standard for us blind.  Without Youth Slam, many kids would never
> have this exposure.  It is one thing to tell people that blind people
> can do things, it is a whole other thing to show them, and allow them to
> experience it.  I know many young adults whose lives have been changed
> after attending Youth Slam.
>
> So I believe it is worth the trouble to raise funds in whatever manner
> possible to continue to support programs like Youth Slam.  Money raised,
> no matter how, is going to change the lives of blind people and society
> in the process.  The more blind people we can produce with confidence
> and capability, the better chance we have to change perceptions.
>
> Bridgit
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