[nabs-l] Revisiting idea of division for students with multipledisabilities

[Beth Taurasi]

The organization should be all walks of life, not just students.  
Thanks.
Beth

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Darian via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
To: Jahmal Lovato <jahmallovato at me.com>,National Association of 
Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Sun, 13 Jul 2014 18:04:17 -0700
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Revisiting idea of division for students 
with multipledisabilities

Hello again,
Upon further consideration I am wondering if such a 
division/group would be as effective if limited to a student 
population? Would it have a greater voice if such a group was 
composed of many others with multiple disabilities from other 
walks of life?
If the focus is meant to be solely for multiply disabled students 
then maybe the organizing needs to be within the structure of the 
national Association of blind students. Maybe a committee as a 
part of nabs would be a good start. If it  were me, I would 
contact the president of our National Student Division and/or a 
member of our Student Division board of directors to gauge 
interest/prospects/possibilities.
We have a very good mix of returning veteran leadership, and 
infusion of incoming energetic, enthusiastic and talented 
individuals that round out the 2014-2015 board.  I encourage you 
or anyone with any ideas that might even possibly serve to 
benefit students around the country to get to know these folks.  
As well, I know that each and every member of the board wants to 
and will make good on their word to work with and get to know 
you.  So, sounds like a great opportunity to work together and 
see what comes of it.   Darian


 On Jul 13, 2014, at 5:36 PM, Jahmal Lovato via nabs-l 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

 Hello,
 I myself don’t have multiple disabilities, just blindness, but 
I’d be more than happy to help such a division out and advocate 
for those people.
 Some of my close close friends are multiply disabled, and I have 
a heart for that kind of advocacy.
 If anything happens, let me know.
 Jahmal

 On Jul 13, 2014, at 5:58 PM, Anjelina via nabs-l 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

 Good evening all, I hope everyone is doing well after 
convention. A few months ago there was a thread about starting a 
division or group of students who are interested in advocating 
for people with multiple disabilities, whether they be 
intellectual, physical, or mental. Is there still interest? I'm 
still interested but was wondering if there are members who would 
like to have a conference call to further discuss ideas. Thank 
you for any responses.

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