The Cobb County Empowerment chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Georgia Ink.
National Federation of the Blind of Georgia Ink.
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Here you will find a brief summary about the Cobb County Empowerment Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia INC., its officers, board of directors and its general membership.
My vision for the chapter and for all blind individuals worldwide is that they are empowered. The definition of empowerment is a mechanism by which individuals, groups and communities gain mastery over their affairs.
VaShaunJones 2010
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“As a visually impaired person who was afraid to leave my home by myself, I am fully committed to making sure that blind and visually impaired people are empowered to move beyond their comfort zone towards their success in their community, in their country and in the world. To see this metamorphosis of the caterpillar breaking free from the cocoon and emerging as a beautiful butterfly, that is my passion and greatest joy.”
Marcia Robinson, 2010
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I believe that one of the single greatest obstacles we face as a community is our own sense of inferiority, internalized oppression and shame. “As long as the mind is enslaved,” King wrote, “the body can never be free.” As long as blind people remain ashamed of who we are, we will never realize the true equality and freedom we so desire. We must first take pride in ourselves as a community by truly believing that it is ok to be blind. When this is recognized your walk changes, your attitude changes and your appearance changes. It is written that what a man/woman thinks about themselves, so are they.
I believe that it Is important for us to lead the charge on Braille literacy, safe blind travel, accessible technology and gainful employment, but to me
it is equally important that we create communal institutions where people, who are blind and visually impaired, can come together by choice and consistently receive positive messages that teaches new values and beliefs, and recognizes the dignity, humanity, and worth of all people. When we refuse to see ourselves as victims, then and only then can we be committed to building a community of people who will come together to create a single force that will challenge wrongs and status quos.
We must put effort into transforming the hearts, minds, and the soul of our people, for that is where our true power lies.
You can’t reset the winds of life. But you CAN surely adjust your sails.
Angela Pratt 2010
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