[Nfbf-l] Release: Brunch with the Blind

[Marion Gwizdala via Nfbf-l]

NEWS RELEASE

 

For immediate use

FROM: National Federation of the Blind

DATE: May 12, 2014

CONTACT: Marion Gwizdala

                        (813) 626-2789

                         <mailto:Blind411 at verizon.net> Blind411 at verizon.net

 

BRUNCH WITH THE BLIND

            On Saturday, May 31, a day-long yard sale, house party and
brunch will benefit the work of the National Federation of the Blind.
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. with pancakes, sausage, & coffee and lasting through
the evening with pulled pork, cole slaw, & baked beans, this event will
feature live music, educational games, Guide Dog Foundation (GDF)
puppies-in-training, and loads of fun! The brunch will be held at 1003
Papaya Drive in Tampa, four blocks west of 78th Street just south of Palm
River Road. The suggested donation is $6.00 for breakfast and $8.00 for
lunch. All proceeds benefit the National Federation of the blind. 

 

"The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight," Says Merry
Schoch, a blind social worker with a private practice in Brandon. "The real
problem is low expectations of the blind that create obstacles to achieving
our highest potential." Schoch contends that, as we raise the expectations
of the blind, we remove the barriers to full participation by the blind and
the realization of their highest potential.

 

            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 facing discrimination; and
educational programs for the general public on topics of blindness. The NFB
is not an organization that speaks on behalf of the blind; they are the
blind speaking for themselves. Those who cannot attend the event may also
send tax-deductible contributions by credit/debit card by calling
813-626-2789 or by mail to

 

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

1003 Papaya Drive

Tampa, FL 33619

 

For more information about the National Federation of the Blind, you can
call 813-626-2789 or visit one of the following websites:

 

 <http://www.nfb.org> http://www.nfb.org

 

 <http://www.nagdu.org> http://www.nagdu.org

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If you come .

WHAT: Brunch with the Blind

WHEN: Saturday, May 31, 2014

TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: 1003 Papaya Drive, Tampa, Florida     

               (4 blocks west of 78th Street just south of Palm River road)

 

For more information

(813) 626-2789

 <mailto:Blind411 at verizon.net> Blind411 at verizon.net

 

About the National Federation of the Blind 
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the oldest, largest, and most
influential nationwide membership organization of blind people in the United
States. Founded in 1940, the NFB advocates for the civil rights and equality
of blind Americans, and develops innovative education, technology, and
training programs to provide the blind and those who are losing vision with
the tools they need to become independent and successful.

 

About Merry Schoch

            Merry Schoch is a Registered Clinical social Worker Intern at
Supportive therapy empowering People (STEP) in Brandon, Fla. And serves as
the president of the NFB's Human Services Division. The Human Services
Division is a special interest group of the NFB whose members are blind
professionals in the human services field or aspiring to work in this field.
The purpose of the Division is to serve as a vehicle for self expression by
blind human service professionals; to provide a support and information
network of blind human service professionals about techniques and
capabilities of the blind; and to advocate for the full integration of blind
professionals into all human services fields. For more information about the
NFB's Human Service Division, you can send an email to

 

MerryS at verizon.net

 

About Marion Gwizdala

            Marion Gwizdala is the president of the National Asssociation of
Guide dog Users (NAGDU), a strong & proud division of the National
Federation of the Blind. The National Association of Guide dog Users is the
nation's leading membership organization for blind people who use guide
dogs.  NAGDU conducts public awareness campaigns on issues of guide dog use,
provides advocacy support for guide dog handlers who face discrimination,
supports sound policy and effective legislation to protect the rights of
guide dog users, offers educational programs to school and civic
organizations, and functions as an integral part of the National Federation
of the Blind. For more information about the National Association of Guide
Dog Users, you can visit their website at

 <http://www.nagdu.org/> HTTP://WWW.NAGDU.ORG

Or send an email message to 

 <mailto:Info at NAGDU.ORG> Info at NAGDU.ORG