My Dear Friends,
After the wild cheering and the grand speeches have died down, and our
Reasonable Side takes over from our Emotional Side, we blind people
need to take a deep breath and openly discuss where we can effectively
advance our Cause for Independence and Equal Partnership as Americans.
As our population ages, and our blind and low vision population grows
in number, and as the funds become stagnant or dwindle, we face
critical times.
What we decide to do during the coming months may determine the
quality of life for future generations of blind and low vision people.
In opening discussion over our future, we cannot avoid discussion
about our nation's politics, and the impact upon our course of action.
Let's remember that we can do this if we approach one another with
respect and love. We must have the thinking of all our members, not
just a few highly vocal folks. And who should we partner with? What
other organizations can we work together with toward our common goals?
From President Trump's inaugural speech, we can be assured that there
are going to be some radical changes in how we are governed. Such
changes will undoubtedly disrupt how some services are administered.
We must be ready, with sleeves rolled up, to act quickly to insure
that such changes do not ignore our needs.
These are exciting times. Let's pull together to ensure that they are
positive, exciting times.
Carl Jarvis, Director
Peninsula Rehabilitation Services
2510 Snow Creek Road, Quilcene WA. 98376
Phone: 360-765-4239
carjar82@gmail.com
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