In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David speak with Christine Palmer, the organizer of the NFB of PA's Diabetes Support Group, Debbie Wunder, the President of the NFB's Diabetes Action Network, and Anil Lewis, NFB Executive Director and DAN Second Vice President about diabetes. Christine tells us why she wanted to start the group here in Pennsylvania. Debbie explains that one in four people don't even know that they are diabetic. She also mentions that diabetes is the number one cause of blindness.
Anil discusses the structure of the NFB and its Divisions and the differences between divisions and groups. He also talks about a live, in-person event in St. Louis this spring.
Christine invites everyone to the NFB of PA Diabetes Support Group's first virtual meeting via Zoom on January 15 at 7:00 PM EST. Here is the link: https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91010106648?pwd=TUJvdHJ2YVpRY0UxM3BuSExvNzJXZz09. She mentions that you don't have to be a member of the NFB or live in Pennsylvania to participate in the meeting.
Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/094
Learn More About DAN
If you want more information about the Diabetes Action Network, email Debbie Wunder at debbiewunder@charter.net. You can also call Debbie at (573) 268-6989.
Contact Christine Palmer
To learn more about the NFB of PA Diabetes Support Group, reach out to Christine via email at tinybuchanan1204@gmail.com and by phone at (267) 582-4803.
Learn More About the NFB
The best way to learn about the National Federation of the Blind is by visiting their website at https://www.nfb.org. If you have general questions about the Federation, email at info@nfb.org. If you've got questions for Anil, email him at alewis@nfb.org.
Christine Palmer's First Time on White Canes Connect
Christine's first appearance on White Canes Connect came in December 2021 after attending her first NFB of PA State Convention. Listen to the emotional and powerful episode: https://traffic.libsyn.com/whitecanesconnect/Christine_Palmer_On_Her_First_NFB_Of_PA_Convention.mp3.
An Easy Way to Help the NFB of PA
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