By JANET MONTOYA
President At Large Chapter
NFBNM
As the president of the At Large Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico, (NFBNM). I would like to introduce you to this empowering organization. The members of this organization are productive and active citizens, supporting businesses and providing services to the community. The National Federation of the Blind is the only organization that believes in the full capacity of blind people, and has the power, influence, diversity, and determination to help transform our dreams into reality. We believe in blind people because we are blind people.
The purpose of the At Large Chapter of the NFBNM is to advance the general welfare of the blind statewide, and of the nation; to function as an integral part of the National Federation of the Blind; to serve as a vehicle for collective action by the blind of the statewide; to operate as a mechanism through which the blind and interested public can come together to plan and carry out programs to improve the quality of life of the blind; to provide a means of collective action for parents of blind children; to forward the interests of blind students and provide them with a means of joint action and expression; to promote the vocational, cultural, and social advancement of the blind; to achieve the integration of the blind into society on a basis of equality; and to take any other action, which will improve the overall condition and standard of living of the blind.
October is Blindness Equality Awareness Month and I hope you will join our organization, 12-4 p.m., Oct. 7 at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, 163 Central Park Square, for our first fundraiser. We will have food and family friendly events. There will be face painting, ring toss and a corn hole toss tournament along with a silent auction.
Together with the support of our communities, we can help blind individuals live the life they envision, break barriers and create a more inclusive society for all.
Any financial support for the At Large Chapter of NFBNM would be greatly appreciated and can be made using PayPal nfbnm.treasurer@gmail.com, or Donations can also be made by check payable to the NFBNM and mailed to: German Benitez, 3416B Aurora Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87105.
With your support the At Large Chapter can continue to raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Your support helps the blind live the lives they want!
For more information or to become a member contact President Janet Montoya at 505.672.9626.
To learn more about the NFB and its missions, visit nfg.org.
