[NFBF-L] Braille monitor article

[Kaye Baker]

Sherry, something you said in your message also hit home with me. You mentioned, and I don't remember the exact wording, that sometimes it seems that people don't take you seriously even though you have been in the organization a very long time. I experience that as well. I especially experience it from those who have a lot of useable sight because they can't imagine that a blind person can get through life without all of the assistance they know they might need if they were in the same position. We should all be taking each other's skills abilities and thoughts seriously.

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Subject: Re: [NFBF-L] Braille monitor article

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.
> 
> 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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