I am proud to be a member of the American Council of the Blind. I want to know if you are proud of ACB, too.
I think of ACB as standing for action, and commitment to people who are blind. Is that how you think of ACB as well? Do you know what we stand for, and do you share this knowledge with others?
When I talk to other folks, and to new acquaintances who are interested in ACB, I let them know that I am proud to be a member — and I show it!
I know members who cannot even tell you when the organization was formed — or why. This is a disgrace! We need to share our story, with one another, and with everyone we know! The best way to show the world that we are proud of who we are is to let our history, our accomplishments, and our stories be known, and celebrated!
If we as members of ACB become better informed, and show it, we can attract new members and become an even more effective organization.
ACB is not someone in Washington, DC, telling other people what to do, or what to think. ACB is our organization! Let’s all get off our comfortable backsides and make a difference!
I am writing this to stir up your feelings! Maybe I even want to make a few people a little mad! Well, if I do, that’s OK with me! I want everyone to know how proud I am of ACB. So, get mad or get even ... but don’t just talk about the issues I raise! Learn who we are, share your pride in ACB, and let your commitment show!
(Note: Long-time ACB member Dr. Ed Bradley joined ACB in 1962. At the July 2000 convention, Bradley was elected to the ACB Board of Directors.)