[IL-Talk] FW: [NFBMN-News] New DeafBlind Members Group

Fri Apr 14 18:44:29 UTC 2023

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Subject: [NFBMN-News] New DeafBlind Members Group

Greetings Fellow Federationists:

As you know, the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota is trying
very hard to be inclusive to all blind Minnesotans, including those with
multiple disabilities. Over the past several years, it has become apparent
that many Minnesota federationists are living with a hearing impairment in
addition to their blindness, which carries with it both unique challenges
and perspectives. We want to better understand the issue affecting this
population so that we can work together to improve the lives of our
DeafBlind members.  

On March 4, 2023, the NFB of Minnesota Board of Directors voted to formally
establish the DeafBlind group, chaired by Rocky Hart. Rocky also assisted
with this announcement. Below is the official mission statement of the group
as adopted by the board: 

"The purpose of the NFB of Minnesota DeafBlind Group is to be a resource on
issues relevant to its DeafBlind members, recommend positions to be taken by
the NFB of Minnesota on external policy matters that affect DeafBlind
people, and make recommendations to fully involve our DeafBlind members.
Members of the DeafBlind group must be members of the NFB of Minnesota and
have an interest in issues that affect DeafBlind persons."

As you have already seen, there will be a presentation regarding services
available to DeafBlind Minnesotans at the At Large chapter meeting this
Sunday evening, April 16, at 7:00 PM.  Some additional discussion of our new
DeafBlind group will also take place there, but we plan to have a separate
meeting within the next few weeks.

Anybody can attend the At Large meeting on Sunday, and we have included that
announcement again at the end of this email. If you are interested in
joining the DeafBlind group or would like to obtain more specific
information, please contact Rocky Hart at:

Rockyhart1221 at gmail.com <mailto:Rockyhart1221 at gmail.com> 

Or by phone at: 

(218)839-4544

Thank you for your participation.

Sincerely,

Rocky Hart, Chairperson

Minnesota DeafBlind Group

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson, President

National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota

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

(612) 872-9363

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Live the life you Want.

This month, the At-large Chapter of the NFB of Minnesota has a special
meeting in store for you.  We will be talking about services for DeafBlind
persons in Minnesota. First, Matthew Prieb, the Adult Community Services
Manager at DeafBlind Services of Minnesota will be presenting to the chapter
this Sunday on services the agency offers. Secondly, we will also be
announcing the formation of the DeafBlind group which will be chaired by our
own Rocky Hart, and is a part of the NFB of Minnesota.

If you have an interest in the DeafBlind, or want to know about services in
Minnesota, or the efforts of the NFB in this area, please attend - Zoom
details below.

 David Andrews is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 

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