Public Education About Blindness

Public Education About Blindness

American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults Outreach Worker Handbook
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PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT BLINDNESS
Everything the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults does is related to our ability to inform the public about blindness and about the services we offer. You are called an outreach worker for a very good reason. You are expected to actively seek ways to tell the public about the abilities and aspirations of the blind. Throughout this handbook you will see references to community contacts and public education.
As a general guideline, you should attempt to provide information about the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults to three new organizations each week. Sometimes you will be asked to make presentations before groups. At other times, your contacts will be made over the telephone or through the mail. You should choose the public education method which suits your skills the best. Remember, without a good public education program, the services of the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults will not attain the same level of effectiveness they can have.
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