[blindlaw] Mike's Hike

[Michael O. Hanson]

I certainly hope I say something more intelligent than the lines you 
included in your message!  I think the statements such a project can make 
deserve more thoughtful comments on my part than that.


Mike Hanson

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 10:27 AM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike


> 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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