[blindlaw] Mike's Hike

[Michael O. Hanson]

I am working with Michael Newman.  I believe things have changed quite a bit 
in the last fifteen years.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "The Weisberg Group" <theweisberggroup at sbcglobal.net>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Mike's Hike


> 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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