[nfb-talk] ACB members in NFB

[Sherri]

The local chapter of our ACB was of great help when we almost lost our 
talking book services from our local library. Usually, we lead the way, but 
they pitch in too.

Sherri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Ritchhart" <william.ritchhart at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'NFB Talk Mailing List'" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 11:06 PM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] ACB members in NFB


Marsha,

I am afraid I have to disagree with you.  The challenges of today are no
grater than the challenges of the 1950's - 1970's.  ACB was of no
positive benefit to the blind then and nothing has changed.  The NFB can
do more good for the blind by ignoring the ACB and doing what it
believes best.

That is how all that has been achieved for the blind has been
accomplished.  ACB is no different today in it's philosophy and actions
then it was 40 years ago.  They contribute very little of positive value
and should be generally ignored.


William


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On Behalf Of Marsha
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 10:24 PM
To: NFB Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] ACB members in NFB

  It seems to me that we have many challenges on all sides confronting
us
now and in the near future.  The entire framework of blind services
could be
changing.  There are threats to Randolph-Sheppard, threats to any rehab
programs.  The idea of privatization of services could take any
opportunity
for choice away from us.  Perhaps instead of us taking shots at the ACB,
we
should see how many things we might have in common.  Although our
philosophies toward blindness may be different, totally opposite some
say,
we had better work together as much as possible or we could lose the
headway
we have made.  Although we may not want to admit it, ACB does some good
things.  They are not perfectly bad and we are not perfectly good.  If
people can conduct themselves in a respectful manner, we should listen
to
what they have to say no matter where they are coming from.  The future
has
many potential threats.  We must find the best ways to deal with them.
We
are, after all, a minority in a minority.  It will not be possible to
survive unless we do some serious thinking.

Marsha Anderson

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