[blindlaw] Mike's Hike

[Bryan Schulz]

hi,

my point exactly especially when the nfb gave Eric $300,000.

how long is the total hike and do you have a timeframe in mind?
Bryan Schulz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael O. Hanson" <mhanson at winternet.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike


>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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