[blindlaw] Mike's Hike

[Bryan Schulz]

hi,

this sounds cool but...
did you get the gps unit for free??
are you looking for a book deal like Eric??
is this funded by the nfb as well??
Bryan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael O. Hanson" <mhanson at winternet.com>
To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 8:24 AM
Subject: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike


> Dear Fellow Blind Lawyers:
>
> My name is Mike Hanson.  I happen to be blind.  I have been a member of 
> this list for years and learned a great deal from it.
>
> I plan to hike the 2,174-mile Appalachian Trail using GPS starting in 
> March, 2009 to demonstrate the independence of persons with visual 
> impairments, the use of adaptive and assistive technology to achieve our 
> independence, and the value of GPS to the blind community.  Adaptive 
> technology will be a major component of my hike.
>
> Award-winning videographer Gary L. Steffens will make a documentary of 
> Mike's Hike.  Please visit http://www.blindhiker.com for more information 
> on my plans.
>
> Thank you for your support and suggestions so far.  The only obstacle on 
> my path is funding.  Help me prove prevailing myths about the dependence 
> of persons with disabilities wrong and open doors for persons with visual 
> impairments.  Make me take a hike!
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Mike Hanson
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