[Nfbf-l] Bowling for the blind & Free White Cane Offer

[Sherri]

Sounds like fun! Great idea!
Sherri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: "NFBF List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>; <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:31 PM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] Bowling for the blind & Free White Cane Offer




For your convenience, the following information is attached to this message 
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ORGANIZATION OF THE BLIND TO HOST BOWLING SOCIAL



            It is unfortunate that the images of blindness often portray 
either a helpless blind person unable to perform the simplest task or of the 
blind person endowed with superhuman powers to compensate for their loss of 
eyesight. The truth is that blind people, as a group, are no less functional 
or no more gifted than the average sighted person. Blind people can do most 
of the things the average sighted person can, and do them as well! This 
includes bowling!

The East Hillsborough Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) 
is inviting blind and visually impaired people of all ages to join them for 
a morning of one of America's favorite indoor sports! With the cooperation 
of Oakfield Lanes, the NFB will host a social bowling activity on Saturday, 
August 8 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. The special cost for bowling will be 
only $2.00 per game plus $2.00 for shoe rental. Oakfield Lanes is located at 
1001 Oakfield Drive in Brandon and provides rails for blind bowlers.  The 
Federation will offer instruction to anyone who wants to learn to bowl using 
non-visual techniques. In addition, any person who is blind or visually 
impaired will be given an order form to receive a free white cane 
compliments of the National Federation of the Blind. RSVPs are requested in 
order to ensure enough lanes! A brief Chapter meeting will be held before 
bowling. For more information about the blind bowling activity, the free 
white cane offer, or help and support with issues of blindness, please 
contact



Marion Gwizdala, President

East Hillsborough Chapter

National Federation of the Blind

813-626-2789

president at Blind411.org



            The National Federation of the Blind is the oldest and largest 
organization of the blind in the United States.  The Federation provides 
scholarships to blind students, support for those who are blind or losing 
their eyesight, advocacy for the blind and educational programs for the 
general public on topics of blindness.  The NFB is not an organization that 
speaks on behalf of the blind; we are the blind speaking for ourselves. More 
information about blindness and the National Federation of the Blind is 
available at our website

http://www.blind411.org



If You Come..



WHAT:            NFB Blind Bowling and Free White Cane Offer

WHEN:            Saturday, August 8, 2009

WHERE:          Oakfield Lanes

                        1001 Oakfield Drive

                        Brandon, Florida

TIME:              10:00 am until 1:00 pm



For More Information or to RSVP call Marion Gwizdala at 813-626-2789 or 
write to

President at Blind411.org





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