[stylist] social networking and youth slam

[Donna Hill]

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On 8/20/2010 2:52 PM, Bridgit Pollpeter wrote:
> 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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