[Arizona-students] Fw: NFB Imagineering Our Future: Thanksgiving

[Allison (NFB of Arizona)]

Hi All,

This is a newsletter from the NFB Jernigan institute.  It has a lot of 
interesting updates, info, and resources.

Enjoy,
Allison

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Riccobono" <JerniganInstitute at nfb.org>
To: <allison.h at benetech.org>
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 2:47 PM
Subject: NFB Imagineering Our Future: Thanksgiving


> Graphic Logo: NFB Jernigan Institute
> Imagineering Our Future
>
> Issue 7
>
> November 21, 2008
>
> Message from the Executive Director
>
> The air outside is crisp and the anticipation of
> Thanksgiving--family, food, and reflection on our many
> blessings--is top in many people's minds as we move into the
> holiday week.  For me, I think about "giving" every time I step
> into the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan
> Institute. This magnificent building and its programs were built
> on the dreams and hard work of thousands of blind people who gave back to 
> the Federation because of the hope, spirit, and resources they
> received from being part of the organization.  And, moving
> forward, the Federation and our Institute are different from any other
> entity dealing with blindness because of the giving that happens among
> the members of our organization--blind and sighted. When I look
> at the Wall of Honor on the first floor of our Institute building, I
> am reminded of how hard it truly is to balance the scales of giving in
> the Federation. No matter how much I give of my time, talent, or
> treasure I always get more back than I have given--I admit
> it.  It is not because of a sincere lack of trying to give more
> than I get. It simply cannot be done. The love, hope,
> strength, resources, friends, dreams, accomplishments, and future that
> I share with my colleagues in the Federation gives more to me than I
> can ever give back. For this, I am truly thankful.
>
> Enjoy feasting on the many fall activities highlighted in this
> month's issue.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, and
> please know that the NFB Jernigan Institute team is thankful for your
> support!
>
> Graphic: Signature of Mark Riccobono
>
> Mark A. Riccobono, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute
>
> In this issue:
>
> What's New
> Education
> Braille Initiative
> Straight Talk About Vision Loss
> Technology Talk
> From the Jacobus tenBroek Library
> Independence Market
> Parents of Blind Children
> Collaborations
> Upcoming Events
> Citation
>
> Featured NFB News
>
> Photo: Santa and blind child
> Thanksgiving is not too soon for Santa's elves to start planning for
> Christmas.  A number of staffmembers in the NFB Jernigan
> Institute are donning their elf hats and gearing up once again to
> help Santa send out Braille letters to little blind boys and girls
> throughout the United States and Canada.  Last year we helped
> Santa by sending out nearly five hundred Braille letters
> nationwide. Santa Braille letter request forms for
> parents/guardians and teachers will be online until December
> 16. This Christmas the Braille letters will also include one of
> our new Braille alphabet cards promoting our 2009 national Braille
> literacy campaign in connection with the issuance of the Louis Braille
> coin.
>
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=qW_A5si7T9hyk0nHnQdNKA..
>
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=pkt9oRHQfX_NVVR_LxSbxg..
>
> Consider it an early Christmas gift of independence: The NFB is
> giving away long white canes to blind persons upon
> request. So far the Free White Cane program has shipped over
> 1,700 straight fiberglass canes to eligible blind
> people.  Any blind individual in the fifty states,
> District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico can ask as often as every
> six months for a white cane for personal
> use.  Apply online or download a PDF application form for an
> NFB cane through this program.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=GKJU_FzZp8GwSO14twPjjQ..
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=3jOx3XH1IgIdt3wS0tMS5w..
>
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=RY2nrou0_q8X8yYXMVQA3g..
>
> Education
>
> Photo: Teenagers socializing
>
> The NFB is now on Facebook! We are excited to announce that we have
> expanded our online presence by creating two new Facebook Groups for
> young blind people. "Blindness 4 1 1" offers blind high school
> students a place to meet other blind teens and to learn about
> resources that can help them in school, at home, and in their
> communities. "NFB Cafe" gives blind college students and young
> professionals a place to meet and a forum for discussions of
> education, employment, technology, and other questions.
>
> With these groups we will reach more new people, introducing them to
> our philosophy of blindness and giving them information about our
> programs and other helpful resources.
>
> If one of these Groups describes you and you are currently a Facebook
> member, go to Groups, search for "Blindness 4 1 1" or "NFB Cafe" and
> join!  If you are not signed up, then join Facebook to get
> connected with one of our NFB Groups.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=kCy0hPLPneSRJo6bezA3eg..
>
> Braille Initiative
>
> Two more prominent National Ambassadors for Braille Literacy
> have joined the Braille Readers are Leaders literacy campaign
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=RG6q7ri9LQGm7wRwnOF3LA..
>
> this month--Terry Bradshaw, Hall of Fame NFL quarterback and
> current football analyst and co-host of FOX NFL Sunday, and Dr.
> Geerat Vermeij, professor of geology at the University of California
> at Davis and MacArthur Fellowship Award recipient.  Involvement
> by these influential Americans will help bring attention to the
> appallingly low 10 percent Braille literacy rate
> among current blind students and our goal to give our blind
> children the ability to read.
>
> You can now receive Braille Literacy campaign updates via Twitter, the
> newest, and according to some, the hottest social networking site on
> the Web. The service allows friends, family, and co-workers to
> communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent
> answers to one simple question: "What are you doing?" So,
> join Twitter to stay connected to the campaign, and
> when Twitter asks you, "What are you doing?" you can
> reply, "Making literacy a reality for all blind
> Americans."  You can still
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=7Zykh3OgtOFmCBXhD5hH_w..
>
> keep up on the NFB's Braille literacy efforts by visiting
> Braille.org and
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=2gu2LcS04QqDqg47JCtOkw..
>
> joining the mailing list to receive e-mailed updates on the
> campaign and the upcoming sale of the NFB-Braille Commemorative Coin
> in 2009.  For now look at this video from Dr. Maurer about
> Braille from the NFB Braille initiative Web site.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=PDyKuJHlIOaUcS01gA60VA..
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=UF7knyRWKWCGqVTwJHIK7g..
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=-UJvjit7n6X8LHHGh1iCRg..
>
> Here's a review of the alphabet and a new mini-lesson on Braille
> (adapted from the Instructional Manual for Braille Transcribing):
>
> Braille Mini-lesson 5: Test Yourself!
>
> Image of a full Braille cell
> Braille is a system for reading and writing by touch. Its characters
> are formed of six embossed dots within a Braille cell.
>
> The first ten letters of the alphabet are formed by using the upper
> and middle dots of the cell.  The second ten letters of the
> alphabet are formed by adding dot 3 to each of the first ten. The
> letters u, v, x, y, and z are formed by adding dots 3 and 6 to the
> first five letters. The letter w does not fit into this pattern
> because Louis Braille devised the Braille system in France in the
> mid-19th century, and the French alphabet did not then contain the
> letter w.
>
> Image of 26 letters of Braille alphabet
>
> All of the following phrases have
> been represented using the Braille alphabet pattern
> above. Test yourself!   (The answers will be printed in
> the next issue of Imagineering Our Future.)
>
> Image: Simbraille using whole alphabet
>
> Straight Talk About Vision Loss
>
> The Straight Talk About Vision Loss team recommends that you consider
> The Danger Posed by Silent Vehicles as presented in a video shown at
> the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations, a working
> party of the United Nations, at its Geneva meeting on November
> 12, 2008.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=s8cgitP5UJgLIFM9VbqpSg..
>
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=FohldPB6Jt4RVBVL9paP0A..
>
> Product and Access Technology Talk
>
> On November 2nd the Access Technology team gave a presentation on Web
> accessibility to the National Conference of Bar Examiners, and on
> November 6th they spoke as part of the Practising Law Institute's
> one-hour briefings on the same topic, thereby gaining increasing
> visibility and leverage in the law community.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=2y4tG4reE6Vo8wPXaOuUcw..
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=caTzDb9SU9VWdS4LhoTPeg..
>
> Access Technology also presented on the NFB Nonvisual
> Accessibility Web Certification and HTML best practice to
> accessibility professionals in higher education at the Accessing
> Higher Ground conference in Boulder, Colorado, on November 13th, with
> great success (see also the Access Technology blog post on the
> conference).  The NFB Nonvisual Accessibility Web Certification
> program rewards Web sites committed to giving access to blind users
> and certifies their compliance with accepted standards such as the
> W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and Section 508.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=0O_CpUinKRoQWGDV7OZXMg..
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=25NMtV5UaXU2A1NW46H49g..
>
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=J1CUIpRV4WFSQ09LGJ1fXA..
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=fElrSVTFyN1JuIPclrpDKA..
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=KrV0fBwMS_SddUiHu4y1GA..
>
> Finally, the team looks forward to co-hosting their first ever exhibit
> at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, in
> January 2009. The exhibit with Sendero Group will showcase best
> practice in mainstream product accessibility. Michael May, the CEO of
> Sendero Group, responded as follows: "Sendero Group is thrilled
> to be collaborating with Stevie Wonder and NFB to increase awareness
> and need for accessible features on mainstream consumer electronics
> products. We are already receiving tremendous support from industry
> and the media for our CES booth and award reception."
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=R2xXd3xO14LUz9WhZU49Dw..
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=R_pNYaFGP5pNLFGqOED79g..
>
> Find a writeup about the SIRecognizer from ITEX in the November 19
> post to NFB's
>
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=KKBm0LXx0Ztstusp95sSWA..
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=-OA6bNmIpxqEDE7lrCJVQw..
>
> Access Technology Blog.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=JKiWhNdl7p6maZvZzY6aQA..
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=sasQ0s7H5lbVIAmSvtE13w..
>
> With November's national elections concluded, the NFB
> is conducting a telephone survey of blind people of voting
> age.  The study is underwritten by the U.S. Department of Health
> and Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD)
> Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Training and Technical Assistance grant
> program.  Of the potential blind voters we have contacted to
> date, 90 percent state that they voted. We will be reporting data
> about the accessibility of the polling place and atmosphere of the
> blind voter's experience in the next issue.  Learn more about the
> NFB's voting advocacy on our HAVA Web page.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=FN3jn6eYNhSdFO5JEk519w..
>
> From the tenBroek Library
>
> Photo: Jacobus tenBroek Library entrance
>
> Let's give thanks for modern technology!
>
> Some librarians have been nervous about the effect on libraries
> of computers and the Internet. They've been afraid that
> people will ask: "Who needs libraries if all the information you
> need is available on the Web?"
>
> As it turns out, the Internet and the world of libraries have been
> developing a great partnership. Here at the tenBroek Library, for
> example, we are committed to bringing to reality President
> Maurer's vision of a comprehensive virtual library on blindness,
> fully accessible to all readers, blind and sighted. We will be
> able to fulfill our mission of providing the full text of books in our
> collection in nonvisually accessible formats, only because of advances
> in the digitization of printed matter.
>
> The pending agreement between Google and the publishing
> industry that will make millions of out-of-print texts in
> the Google Books project accessible is a wonderful development in
> this area.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=HdgPxJx7AoFI6tzdwWbaNA..
>
> The future looks bright for blind readers!
>
> Independence Market
>
> Cover art from Wall to Wall Thanksgiving
> NFB literature provides this story of the season from the
> Kernel Book series: The Wall-to-Wall Thanksgiving.  A short
> excerpt:  "I was busy finishing the stuffing when I realized that
> in the distance I was hearing Margy crying as the Pierce parade drew
> near our house. I raced to the door to see what the trouble was. I
> could hardly believe the news; the butcher had not in fact transferred
> the turkey to the cooler as he had alleged; when Bob handed it to me,
> it was eighteen pounds of rock-hard meat--giblets and neck firmly
> tucked inside the body cavity. Though Margy was the only one actually
> in tears, all three children were certain that Thanksgiving had just
> crash landed in the butcher's freezer."
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=4ZmRVqaT6wI0fbpofTRugA..
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=kMsdu7OW0xRvg_xPDVHYqw..
>
> The entire text of all articles in the Kernel Books series
> is available online, or order copies, while
> supplies last, in various formats.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=I0I2SBepGXnZpwlb-l3yGw..
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=fKQZecMq4qwkccmVWYDNCQ..
>
> Parents of Blind Children
>
> Thanksgiving will mark the 27th day--almost a
> month--that over three hundred parents will have been reading
> daily from print-Braille picture storybooks to their blind toddlers,
> babies, and preschoolers for the Braille Reading Pals early literacy
> program. This Institute Parent Outreach program rewards parents
> for reading daily to their children over a two-month period beginning
> November 1. This is the fifth year of the program and the second year
> that we are tracking the benefits of the program through a pre- and
> post- program research survey.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=Bwdk-JK-Zt2gyA0OXwu32Q..
>
> Collaborations
>
> The NFB has partnered with Whitman Coin and Collectibles Conventions
> to promote the Louis Braille commemorative silver dollar among coin
> collectors. The Braille Readers are Leaders literacy
> campaign is featured at the Baltimore Coin and Currency
> Convention, November 20-22, 2008. This convention is one of
> the nation's premier collectibles shows, open to the public, and
> attracts more than ten thousand visitors.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=ecD9h_kb9oBaz_f5lFxpUg..
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=g3kxyFhFtbhhq2NmGMmNiQ..
>
> NFB Upcoming Events
>
> *
> November 1, 2008 Braille Readers Are Leaders Contest competition
> period
>
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=fMBVMlVrXTpSuKK_f98p5A..
>
> began. Registrations are still being accepted!
>
> December 16, 2008--the last day to submit requests for
> Braille letter from Santa for young blind boys and girls.
>
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=K8n0row-CexrYHN1z7cGcA..
>
> *  January 4, 2009 Louis Braille's 200th Birthday. Watch for
> national commemorative celebrations!
>
> *  March 1, 2009 Participant and
>
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=AZzEju9hdpiLI7HgPvKn8w..
>
> Mentor and Volunteer applications due for the
>
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=eWZ-lvgT-xEcZHSlFLc0yw..
>
> 2009 NFB Youth Slam
>
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=YVKBpx5nj0FpKDvM8y2NlQ..
>
> .
>
> *  March 7, 2009 National Center
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=HkYWaEqdft5nZtAFNqMJ5A..
>
> for Mentoring Excellence Career Fair for Ohio and Texas
> mentors and mentees.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=S3lV2hRnpnnhLOlsV_VZNQ..
>
> *  March 14, 2009 National Center
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=HHg3UEh6wxe8WiKlegiAlg..
>
> for Mentoring Excellence Career Fair for Georgia and
> Utah mentors and mentees.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=2LWPcllW0aqPjRSKYbRlxg..
>
> *  April 17, 2009 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=QYaDfmKDviSFcoCLu3nxWA..
>
> Conference registration opening soon.
>
> *  July 3-9, 2009 NFB 2009 National Convention, Marriott at the
> Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan.  Hotel registration
> opening soon.
>
> *  July 6, 2009 Motor City March for Independence, A Walk for
> Opportunity, Detroit, Michigan. Register to participate in
> the third annual March in Detroit.  Hear
> an audio report on last year's Dallas March.
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=4n5QYVZAeMD9IOmDXU-Rmg..
>
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=OtHShcROKk-7kwdVQlT6lw..
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=7zaZEbTn1rNFEf54HnQ8KA..
>
> *  July 26-August 1, 2009 NFB Youth Slam
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=vbkG9L4542jtNSOLbU0aZg..
>
> : A STEM Leadership Academy, University of Maryland, College
> Park.  View a new video about this exciting
> event!
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=KEJjTsmLFkMA3Xv76BxzTQ..
>
> Citation
>
> Photo: Roast turkey
> The NFB monthly publication the Braille Monitor reports
> on the serious issues of concern to the
> blind.  Every edition also contains recipes.  Enjoy
> this selection that suggests what to do with what's left over after
> Thanksgiving dinner:
>
> Turkey Gumbo
>
> Ingredients:
> 1 turkey carcass plus 2 legs or thighs
> 1/2 cup bacon grease
> 1/2 cup cooking oil
> 1 cup flour
> 8 ribs celery, chopped
> 3 large onions, chopped
> 1 bell pepper, chopped
> 2 cloves minced garlic (optional)
> 1/2 cup chopped parsley
> 1 pound okra, sliced
> 1 cup to 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
> 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
> Tabasco sauce to taste
> 4 large fresh tomatoes or one 12-ounce can
> 1-1/2 tablespoons salt
> 4 slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
> 2 bay leaves
> cayenne pepper to taste
> 1 teaspoon brown sugar
> 1 tablespoon lemon juice
> 4 cups uncooked rice, cooked
>
> Method:
> Break the turkey carcass into several pieces. Place it in soup kettle
> with legs or thighs and 3 quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a
> boil and simmer covered for 1 hour, then cool. Discard bones and other
> wastes from pot when it is cool enough to handle. Set stock and meat
> aside. Over medium heat in a heavy pot heat grease and oil. Add flour,
> stirring constantly and cook until the roux is a dark golden brown.
> Add celery, onion, pepper, garlic, and parsley. Cook 20 minutes,
> stirring constantly. Add sausage and okra and continue to cook for 5
> additional minutes. Add turkey stock and enough water to make four
> quarts. Add Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces, tomatoes, salt, bacon,
> bay leaves, and cayenne. Simmer covered over very low heat for 2-1/2
> hours stirring occasionally. Add the meat and simmer for thirty more
> minutes. Just before serving, add lemon juice and brown sugar. Serve
> in heated soup bowls over rice.
>
> --Turkey Gumbo, recipe by member and professional caterer
> Florence Wood,
>
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=kqthsJA0fEKYjywz50xx6A..
>
> Braille Monitor, November 1989
>
> Top
>
> Thank you for reading the NFB Jernigan Institute's Imagineering
> Our Future.
>
> Photo: Group on white water raft
>
> Support the Jernigan Institute through the Imagination Fund
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=XHyaQuCaTPK9zGl6CwyZIQ..
>
> Photo: Young woman playing flute
>
> Interesting links:
>
> Archive of Straight Talk about Vision Loss videos
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=rG8yDsmTAzCG2NilTAwkOw..
>
> National Center for Blind Youth in Science
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=rsqjSAK0v34RWu-zd367Jg..
>
> Access Technology Tips
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=oHpBm1MFwr4c-Jnn1kOyOg..
>
> Photo: Youth practicing martial art
>
> Blogs:
>
> Access Technology
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=a9km5Z7T7GDPvMlMFXndrw..
>
> Voice of the Nation's Blind
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=iwbPOa9evO584hOD3VE7bQ..
>
> Photo: Senior couple
>
> Publication archives:
>
> Voice of the Diabetic
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=NfLGVYN2jANCATVFtT0jAg..
>
> Future Reflections
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=crTL2tthG0zCwdAtH_NwlA..
>
> Braille Monitor
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=8_mZSPF8sbMdou5z33HI7g..
>
> Photo: Mom and son take a moment and a hug
>
> Graphic Logo: National Federation of the Blind
>
> Visit us at nfb.org
> http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=MARF4fWrv_CU5T5dPeg7Yg..
>
> Photo: Blind little girl with cane
>
> Photo: Blind youth reading Braille book
>
> Photo: Blind girl examining model of constellations
>
> Photo: Blind boy with tactile globe
>
> Blind Teens Carry the 2007 Youth March for Independence Banner
>
> Imagine a Future Full of Opportunity
>
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