[blindlaw] Mike's Hike

Mon Dec 15 13:31:22 UTC 2008

I expect the total hike to take six to eight months.  I plan to leave in 
March, 2009 and finish in September or October if all goes well.  Finishing 
in early November is an option.

Mike Hanson

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike

> 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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