[blindlaw] Mike's Hike

[Bryan Schulz]

hi,

sorry for the misjudgement.
it sounds like your situation is a bit different and good luck and safe 
hiking.
if you go on the tonight show, i pray you say something more intelligent 
than 'my piss froze before it hit the ground'.
Bryan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael O. Hanson" <mhanson at winternet.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 4:46 AM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike


> Dear Mr. Schulz:
>
> Let me see if I can answer your questions.  I purchased one GPS program 
> myself.  I use Wayfinder Access.
>
> I downloaded another GPS program called Loadstone for free.  Loadstone is 
> a free open source software program available to anybody with the 
> appropriate cell phone.
>
> I also use a Nokia N82.  I got it, along with the KNFB Reader through 
> Minnesota State Services for the Blind.
>
> I plan to write a book about my experience.  I will be looking for a book 
> deal.  We are currently seeking funding from the NFB, along with other 
> sources.  I hope this answers your questions.  Please email me or visit 
> www.blindhiker.com for more information.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Mike Hanson
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 2:34 PM
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike
>
>
>> 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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