There are barriers to
full participation in society by the blind. The National Federation of the
Blind stands ready to help blind people overcome these barriers when collective
action is necessary. The National Federation
of the Blind of Washington is committed to assisting blind Washingtonians to
overcome barriers which limit their participation as full citizens.
·
A blind day care worker is told that she could not continue in
her job because she is blind. The state
agency involved changed their policy after the NFB of Washington became
involved.
·
A newly blind man is dismissed from a civilian defense
department job when it is found that he was legally blind. After a suit is filed the man won his
discrimination suit and was compensated with the help of the NFB.
These are just a few
of the incidents where the National Federation of the Blind of Washington
has advocated on behalf of blind people. Most
cases of discrimination are because of a misunderstanding of the capabilities
of blind people. If you are in need
of advice and/or assistance call the NFB Wa at (425)823-6380.