[blindlaw] Mike's Hike

Mon Dec 15 15:07:09 UTC 2008

Hey Mike, who did you work with at services for the blind?  About fifteen 
years ago I worked with Jon Bensen.  Great Support.

James
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael O. Hanson" <mhanson at winternet.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 5:31 AM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike

>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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