[nfb-talk] what qualifies as blind in terms of seekingpresident or VP?

[Sherri]

I thank everyone for your answers. My thoughts went along those lines as 
well. My daughter does use alternative techniques for some tasks she does, 
as her vision in both eyes is not equal. We are having some issues in our 
chapter getting the interest of people in running for President (our 
elections are in November) and since she voiced interest and has been 
involved with NFB most of her life, I thought the possibility could at least 
be explored. Thanks to all of you.

Warmly,

Sherri Brun
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Foret Jr" <rforetjr at att.net>
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Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2012 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] what qualifies as blind in terms of seekingpresident 
or VP?


> She would need to be legally blind within the definition of legal 
> blindness.  That is, as I understand it, as follows.
> Vision of not greater than 20 over 200 in the better eye with correction 
> and not subtending an angle of 20 degrees.  IF she meets that criteria, 
> she's legally blind; and, therefore, should be able to run for president. 
> IF not, than no.
>
> HTH.
>
>
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
>
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>
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> On Jun 9, 2012, at 1:08 PM, Sherri wrote:
>
>> My daughter has been involved with NFB since she was very small. She has 
>> been chapter secretary and now wants to be treasurer. She asked why she 
>> is not allowed to run for President or Vice-president, since she is 
>> technically blind from surgery to remove congenital cataracts shortly 
>> after birth. She can, with correction, drive a car, but she does have 
>> visual limitations on her license. Under the criterion NFB has in place, 
>> could she run for chapter president or vice-president? I thank you for 
>> your input.
>>
>> Sherri Brun
>> flmom2006 at gmail.com
>> "Don't give up something you want forever for something you want only for 
>> now!"
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