[NFBF-L] Braille monitor article

[Sherri Brun]

Andy, I appreciate your well-stated ideas! I especially liked the part that mentioned that we often allow ourselves to be affected by the stereotypes society place on us. Thank you.

Sherri

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> On Mar 15, 2020, at 8:19 PM, DENISE VALKEMA via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> [NFBF-Leaders] Braille Monitor article
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> Dear Colleagues
> To me, our tagline, 'Live the life you want,' means breaking free of
> stereotypes and limitations imposed by Society and yes, even the
> internalization of these stereotypes and limitations which we too often
> impose on ourselves. It is an affirmative message, a potent antidote, which
> counters the negativity we often experience when asserting our equality
> with our sighted peers or when setting a course for ourselves, whether it
> be in the workforce or in society at large.
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> Andrew C. (ANDY) Rood
> President
> Greater Jacksonville Chapter
> NFB of Florida
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> Denise Valkema, President  National Federation of the Blind of Florida 
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> You can live the life you want.
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