[blindlaw] Mike's Hike

Mon Dec 15 16:00:39 UTC 2008

How much sighted help will you use?  There will be aspects, such as finding 
the next shelter or the outhouse when at the shelter, which will prove 
difficult, even with GPS.  How will you handle mail drops and re-supply 
caches?

----- 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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