Nation’s Blind Podcast

The Myth of the Model Federationist


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Is there such a thing as a model Federationist or blind person? Is Federation philosophy a rigid set of rules? How do we provide support and raise expectations without judging each other’s choices? Anil and melissa discuss these questions, dispel some common misconceptions, and point to some resources to help understand and apply the NFB philosophy.

 

Important links:

NFB Philosophy: What It Is and What It Is Not (Braille Monitor article by President Riccobono and others)

The nature of Independence (speech by Dr. Kenneth Jernigan given at the 1993 National Convention)

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