[Nfbf-l] Fw: [fidelcofriends] Fw: [GDU-United] O/T: FYI: : . How toIdentify a Census Worker if You Are Blind.

[Sherri]

A very worthwhile thing to know! Thanks so much for passing it along.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jody W. Ianuzzi" <jody at thewhitehats.com>
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 2:27 PM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] Fw: [fidelcofriends] Fw: [GDU-United] O/T: FYI: : . How 
toIdentify a Census Worker if You Are Blind.


> How to Identify a Census Worker if You Are Blind.
>
>
>> Hi, Everyone!
>
> There has been an email stating for the population to be alert for Census
> Workers' scams.  It is always important to identify the person by their
> badge.  However, if you are blind; read below.  If you have a friend or
> family member who is visually impaired please pass this message along for
> their safety.
> *****************
> 12/15/2009
> I called the Census Bureau.  I had to call my regional office located in
> Atlanta, GA becasue I live in Florida.
>
> I asked the question that blind and deaf/blind individuals have been
> concerned about -- 'how do we identify a census worker if we cannot see 
> the
> badge?'
>
> I was told that if anyone comes to your door -- ask them their name and
> then call a toll free number 866-861-2010 and enter in your zip code. 
> This
> will route you to your local census bureau office, which can identify that
> person does or does not work for the Census Bureau.
>
> It probably would not hurt to find out the number of that local bureau and
> have the number handy.
>
> Pass this information along to others.
>
> Darlene
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