[nabs-l] what is Federationism

[Kirt Manwaring]

Chris,
  My philosophy is that being blind, if you have the propper training
and attitude, is just an inconvenience.  Not a debilitating disease,
and not some amazingly wonderful blessing-just a minor annoyance.  If
that's Federationism, I guess I'm a Federationist.  But I think you'll
be surprised how diverse the NFB is in terms of philosophy, the extent
which blindness shapes members' personal identity, opinions on various
issues and so forth.  I think the two things that basically every real
serious member of the Federation believes are (1) blindness can be a
mere inconvenience and (2) blind people are able to compete on equal
terms with sighted peers.  I also think the majority, although not
all, are in favor of legal action to make technology accessible, to
one level or another.
  Best regards,
Kirt

On 5/3/11, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi, all.
>
> Here's an interesting, maybe somewhat philosophical question for
> all of you.  Sorry for those of you who don't like these topics,
> you don't have to reply.  I've always been an NFB member (since I
> was very little) but I was never really active in it.  Oh sure, I
> followed some of the issues and had some oppinions, but I never
> really was that active in the NFB itself.  Now, after I went to
> the NFB's Leadership and Advocacy program, I seem to have a new
> sense of support for the Federation and as I'm learning more, I
> want to be more active in it.  I really am starting to understand
> and strongly believe in the NFB philosophy, or at least how I
> interpret it.  So I want to ask you a threefold question: what
> does Federationism mean to you, what do you think the NFB
> philosophy is, and why are you a Federationist? I'm not going to
> tell you my opinion just yet, mainly because I don't really have
> a strong one.  That's why I want to hear from you, think about
> your opinions, and finally decide what I believe.  I look forward
> to hearing all of your thoughts!
>
> Chris Nusbaum
>
> "A loss of sight, never a loss of vision!" (Camp Abilities motto)
>
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