From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Apr 1 12:29:37 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 08:29:37 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney postings Message-ID: * EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY/ GS-12 TO GS-14 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, CIVIL DIVISION, TORTS BRANCH OFFICE OF CONSTITUTIONAL AND SPECIALIZED TORTS WASHINGTON, DC Applications must be received not later than April 29, 2011.. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/t-cstl-vaccineattygs.htm * EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY, GS-905-14/15 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE OF OVERSEAS PROSECUTORIAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING RESIDENT LEGAL ADVISOR IN MANILA, PHILLIPPINES 11-CRM-DET-016 Position is open until filled. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-crm-det-016.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Apr 1 12:42:59 2011 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC)) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 08:42:59 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] [msbaanimallaw] Mid-Atlantic Animal Law Symposium -- One Week Away In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D0454231CC48F@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> Thanks Jan. Indeed. We (the exec. Bd. To the conference - Nathan, Josh, Alexis, and Gina) are looking forward to hosting this conference. The website for the conference has been updated. It is at animalsymposium.com. The cost of the conference is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The conference is free to law and other students, and they must show student ID. We are encouraging advance registrations. People who are desirous of registering in advance can contact me. I shall provide the registration form - not possible via this list service. A discount rate at a local area hotel at $119 a night has been acquired. For registration, telephone our Chair-Elect Nathan at (202) 536-1918. In sum, I am honored to lead another great and talented team again. Sincerely, Gary From: Jan Berlage [mailto:jberlage at ghsllp.com] Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 12:40 AM To: Animal Law Section Cc: tclarke at ghsllp.com; tcollins at ghsllp.com; Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC); 'Theresa L Michael' Subject: [msbaanimallaw] Mid-Atlantic Animal Law Symposium -- One Week Away Dear Section Members: I just wanted to remind you that our section's Second Annual Mid-Atlantic Animal Law Symposium is just a week away. It will be held this Friday, April 8, 2011, at The Westminster Church across from the MSBA. Please tell your friends and, if you haven't already, please sign-up for what promises to be a fun and very informative day of animal law discussion. For more information, please contact Gary Norman at Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov or Theresa L. Michael at TMichael at msba.org or go to the symposium's website at www.animalsymposium.com. Regards, Jan ________________________________ List Type: Reply To Author You are currently subscribed to msbaanimallaw as: gary.norman at cms.hhs.gov. To unsubscribe click here: Unsubscribe or visit: http://www.msba.org/mymsba/unsubscribe.asp?l=msbaanimallaw&e=gary.norman at cms.hhs.gov (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Apr 1 18:53:41 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:53:41 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting - New Orleans-DeepWaterHorizon matter Message-ID: * EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEY (GS-0905 -13/14/15) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION DEEPWATER HORIZON TASK FORCE NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 11-CRM-DET-015 Submissions must be post-marked or received by April 13, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-crm-det-015.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Apr 1 19:06:05 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:06:05 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn Message-ID: I missed the last discussion about LinkedIn on the list. I am one of the attorneys on LnkedIn. Was there a problem with the use of the site? Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net Fri Apr 1 19:13:14 2011 From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:13:14 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] contact information Message-ID: I am wanting to contact Robert Ditmon. Would you please contact me off line. dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Fri Apr 1 19:21:22 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 19:21:22 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] contact information In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E050F10@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Hello i am robert dittman, kb5ujm at arrl.net 210 3893388 Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone -----Original Message----- From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 2:14 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] contact information I am wanting to contact Robert Ditmon. Would you please contact me off line. dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu From badboyblind at gmail.com Fri Apr 1 19:51:04 2011 From: badboyblind at gmail.com (Kevin Athey) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:51:04 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question Message-ID: Pleasde clarify something for me. What does the title Esquire mean? Thanks, Kevin Athey From LBlake at nfb.org Fri Apr 1 19:50:04 2011 From: LBlake at nfb.org (Blake, Lou Ann) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 12:50:04 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Registration Deadline is April 7th--2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Message-ID: Only One Week Left to Register! 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Bridging the Gap between the Disability Rights Movement and Other Civil Rights Movements April 14-15, 2011 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Baltimore, Maryland The 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium will consist of plenary sessions and workshops facilitated by distinguished law professors, practitioners, and advocates who will discuss issues such as how to translate what worked for the civil rights movements to the disability rights movement, how the disability community can learn to speak with one voice while respecting and maintaining its diversity, and how to erase the misconception that disability rights is not a civil rights issue. 2011 plenary session presenters: * Russlynn Ali, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights * Ruth Colker, Distinguished University Professor and Heck Faust Memorial Chair in Constitutional Law, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law * Robert Dinerstein, Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law * Wade Henderson, President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights * Scott C. LaBarre, Esquire, LaBarre Law Offices P.C. * Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy * Marc Maurer, President, National Federation of the Blind * Shannon Price Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights * Larry Paradis, Executive Director, Disability Rights Advocates * Howard Rosenblum, Chief Executive Officer (Designate), National Association of the Deaf * Lynn Hecht Schafran, Senior Vice President and Director, National Judicial Education Program, Legal Momentum 2011 workshop facilitators: * Mazen Basrawi, Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division * Michael W. Bien, Managing Partner, Rosen, Bien & Galvan LLP * Peter Blanck, University Professor and Chair, The Burton Blatt Institute * Ella Callow, Legal Program Director, The National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families * Kevin Cremin, Director of Disability and Public Benefits Law, Legal Services NYC * Brian East, Senior Attorney, Advocacy, Inc. * Leslie Ellis, Jury Consultant, TrialGraphix * Donald Freedman, Partner, Rosenberg, Freedman & Goldstein LLP * Douglas Kruse, Director, PhD program in Labor Relations and Human Resources, Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations * Janet Lord, Senior Partner, BlueLaw International * Laura Rovner, Associate Professor of Law, University of Denver Sturm College of Law * Jo Anne Simon, Esquire * Michael Waterstone, J. Howard Ziemann Fellow and Professor of Law, Loyola Law School The theme keynote speaker will be Commissioner Chai Feldblum, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A legislative update will be provided by Andrew Imparato, senior counsel and disability policy director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Documentation for CLE credits will be provided. Registration fee: $175 Student registration fee: $25 The registration deadline is April 7, 2011. A limited number of scholarships to cover the registration fee will be available to individuals with demonstrated financial need. To learn more about the symposium and symposium sponsorship opportunities, view the agenda, and register online, please visit http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. You may also download from this Web site a registration form to mail or fax. Hotel information is also available on the symposium Web site. For additional information, contact: Lou Ann Blake, JD Law Symposium Coordinator Jacobus tenBroek Library Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Telephone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2221 E-mail: lblake at nfb.org From agtolentino at gmail.com Fri Apr 1 19:59:34 2011 From: agtolentino at gmail.com (Aser Tolentino) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 12:59:34 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: It is an old English term for a member of the landed gentry, which was adopted by the American legal profession. On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 12:51 PM, Kevin Athey wrote: > Pleasde clarify something for me. What does the title Esquire mean? > Thanks, > Kevin Athey > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/agtolentino%40gmail.com > -- Respectfully, Aser Tolentino, Esq. (916) 572-2737 agtolentino at gmail.com From Susan.Kelly at pima.gov Fri Apr 1 20:08:58 2011 From: Susan.Kelly at pima.gov (Susan Kelly) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 13:08:58 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1C09B58171332F49B237676A5158B1F705F3EB34@EVS02.central.pima.gov> And at least for ladies, we frequently try to use J.D. (juris doctor) instead, since we're not "gentleman". -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aser Tolentino Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 1:00 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] dumb question It is an old English term for a member of the landed gentry, which was adopted by the American legal profession. On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 12:51 PM, Kevin Athey wrote: > Pleasde clarify something for me. What does the title Esquire mean? > Thanks, > Kevin Athey > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/agtolentino%40 gmail.com > -- Respectfully, Aser Tolentino, Esq. (916) 572-2737 agtolentino at gmail.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/susan.kelly%40 pima.gov From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Fri Apr 1 21:30:51 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:30:51 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] tenBroek Law Symposium and NABL WestLaw Training, all kinds of CLE Message-ID: <0F8A720C72F94718A2DA1957E6FC2AE0@labarre> Greetings Everyone: This is just a reminder that the deadlines to register for the tenBroek Symposium and the follow-on NABL WestLaw training are coming up very soon, April 7, 2011. Please see the info below to learn how to register for both of these great sessions. The NABL seminar will begin at 12:45 pm on the 15th with a lunch for attendees. The substantive session will begin at 1:45 pm and conclude by 4:45 pm. To register for the tenBroek Symposium, please contact Lou Ann Blake at the information below. To register for the NABL seminar, please contact me at slabarre at labarrelaw.com or 303 504-5979, office phone. Thanks, Scott LaBarre, President, NABL Just Announced by the National Association of Blind Lawyers! What: A seminar for blind and visually impaired lawyers on how to manage WestLaw and WestLaw Next with assistive technology. When: Friday, April 15, 2011, following the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium. Where: National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, Baltimore. Cost: $25.00 if registered for the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium. $50.00 if only attending the WestLaw seminar. Lunch is included. For additional information contact: Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. President, National Association of Blind Lawyers E-mail: slabarre at labarrelaw.com For additional information about the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, go to: http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. Only One Week Left to Register! 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Bridging the Gap between the Disability Rights Movement and Other Civil Rights Movements April 14-15, 2011 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Baltimore, Maryland The 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium will consist of plenary sessions and workshops facilitated by distinguished law professors, practitioners, and advocates who will discuss issues such as how to translate what worked for the civil rights movements to the disability rights movement, how the disability community can learn to speak with one voice while respecting and maintaining its diversity, and how to erase the misconception that disability rights is not a civil rights issue. 2011 plenary session presenters: a.. Russlynn Ali, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights b.. Ruth Colker, Distinguished University Professor and Heck Faust Memorial Chair in Constitutional Law, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law c.. Robert Dinerstein, Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law d.. Wade Henderson, President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights e.. Scott C. LaBarre, Esquire, LaBarre Law Offices P.C. f.. Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy g.. Marc Maurer, President, National Federation of the Blind h.. Shannon Price Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights i.. Larry Paradis, Executive Director, Disability Rights Advocates j.. Howard Rosenblum, Chief Executive Officer (Designate), National Association of the Deaf k.. Lynn Hecht Schafran, Senior Vice President and Director, National Judicial Education Program, Legal Momentum 2011 workshop facilitators: a.. Mazen Basrawi, Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division b.. Michael W. Bien, Managing Partner, Rosen, Bien & Galvan LLP c.. Peter Blanck, University Professor and Chair, The Burton Blatt Institute d.. Ella Callow, Legal Program Director, The National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families e.. Kevin Cremin, Director of Disability and Public Benefits Law, Legal Services NYC f.. Brian East, Senior Attorney, Advocacy, Inc. g.. Leslie Ellis, Jury Consultant, TrialGraphix h.. Donald Freedman, Partner, Rosenberg, Freedman & Goldstein LLP i.. Douglas Kruse, Director, PhD program in Labor Relations and Human Resources, Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations j.. Janet Lord, Senior Partner, BlueLaw International k.. Laura Rovner, Associate Professor of Law, University of Denver Sturm College of Law l.. Jo Anne Simon, Esquire m.. Michael Waterstone, J. Howard Ziemann Fellow and Professor of Law, Loyola Law School The theme keynote speaker will be Commissioner Chai Feldblum, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A legislative update will be provided by Andrew Imparato, senior counsel and disability policy director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Documentation for CLE credits will be provided. Registration fee: $175 Student registration fee: $25 The registration deadline is April 7, 2011. A limited number of scholarships to cover the registration fee will be available to individuals with demonstrated financial need. To learn more about the symposium and symposium sponsorship opportunities, view the agenda, and register online, please visit http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. You may also download from this Web site a registration form to mail or fax. Hotel information is also available on the symposium Web site. For additional information, contact: Lou Ann Blake, JD Law Symposium Coordinator Jacobus tenBroek Library Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Telephone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2221 E-mail: lblake at nfb.org Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Fri Apr 1 22:03:00 2011 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas, Jr.) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:03:00 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5A5290FC92D94782AFFAF2E7B92CCB53@RThomas> I noticed one problem. If you wish to post a comment, you have to deal with a capcha. No alternative means other than "type the two words" appears. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 www.emplmntattorney.com Follow me on Twitter: EmplmntAttorney -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 12:06 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn I missed the last discussion about LinkedIn on the list. I am one of the attorneys on LnkedIn. Was there a problem with the use of the site? Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40rjtlawfi rm.com From stiehm.law at juno.com Fri Apr 1 22:12:49 2011 From: stiehm.law at juno.com (Patrick H Stiehm) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 18:12:49 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question Message-ID: <20110401.151334.946.323995@mailpop07.vgs.untd.com> The term derives from the word squire. When one was in training to become a knight you first became a squire or sort of apprentice. Even if an individual never became a knight he was still entitled to use the designation of squire and was considered a "gentleman" with all that that meant during feudal times. Later the title designated a member of the minor gentry particularly in rural areas of England. Given the status of the law as a "learned profession" it became a designation that applied to attorneys and it morphed from the plain old squire to the more contemporary Esquire. Nowadays, at least in the United States, it is to the best of my knowledge, only used by attorneys of either sex. I know a number of our female colleagues avoid the use of the term because it was exclusively male at one time, even though it has lost that connotation in contemporary society. I think it's also fair to say that it is used with less frequency than years ago and is to an extent somewhat archaic. Patrick Stiehm Stiehm Law Office Alexandria, Virginia 703-360-1089 (Voice) 703-935-8266 (Fax) Email address: stiehm.law at verizon.net On Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:51:04 -0500 Kevin Athey writes: > Pleasde clarify something for me. What does the title Esquire > mean? > Thanks, > Kevin Athey > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info > for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stiehm.law%40ju no.com > Stiehm Law Office Alexandria, Virginia 703-360-1089 (Voice) 703-935-8266 (Fax) Email address: stiehm.law at verizon.net ____________________________________________________________ Groupon.com Official Site 1 huge daily deal on the best stuff to do in your city. Try it today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d964e1ae10c4dda14st04vuc From paulharpur at gmail.com Sat Apr 2 00:04:22 2011 From: paulharpur at gmail.com (Paul Harpur) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 10:04:22 +1000 Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question In-Reply-To: <20110401.151334.946.323995@mailpop07.vgs.untd.com> References: <20110401.151334.946.323995@mailpop07.vgs.untd.com> Message-ID: <000501cbf0c9$899aafe0$9cd00fa0$@com> Wikipedia: Esquire is cognate with the word squire, which originally meant an apprentice or assistant to a knight. Relics of this origin can still be found today associated with the word esquire. For example in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, "Esquire" is today the most junior grade of membership. In the United States, the suffix Esq. most commonly designates individuals licensed to practice law, and applies to both men and women.[2] Contents [hide] 1 History 2 Modern British usage 3 United States 4 In India 5 References [edit] HistoryThe most common occurrence of term Esquire today is the conferral as the suffix "Esq." in order to pay an informal compliment to a male recipient by way of implying gentle birth. Today, there remain respected protocols, especially in the United States, for identifying those to whom it is thought most proper that the suffix should be given, especially in very formal or in official circumstances. The social rank of Esquire is that above gentleman. Nineteenth century tables of precedences further distinguished between esquires by birth and esquires by office (and likewise for gentlemen).[citation needed] Today, however, the term gentleman is rarely found in official tables of precedence and when it is invariably simply means a man. One extinct English usage of the term was to distinguish between men of the upper and lower gentry, who were "esquires" and "gentlemen" respectively (between, for example, "Thomas Smith, Esq." and "William Jones, Gent."). A late example of this distinction is in the list of subscribers to The History of Elton, by the Rev. Rose Fuller Whistler, published in 1892, which clearly distinguishes between subscribers designated Mr (another way of indicating gentlemen) and those allowed Esquire. According to one typical definition[3], esquires in English law included: The eldest sons of knights, and their eldest sons in perpetual succession The eldest sons of younger sons of peers, and their eldest sons in perpetual succession (children of peers already had higher precedence) Esquires created by letters patent or other investiture, and their eldest sons Esquires by virtue of their offices, as Justices of the Peace and others who bear any office of trust under the Crown Esquires of knights constituted at their investiture Foreign noblemen Persons who are so styled under the Royal sign manual (officers of the Armed Forces of or above the rank of Captain in the Army or its equivalent) Barristers (but not Solicitors) A slightly later source[4] defines the term as Esquire — A rank next below that of Knight. Besides those Esquires who are personal attendants of Knights of Orders of Knighthood, this title is held by all attendants on the person of the Sovereign, and all persons holding the Sovereign's commission being of military rank not below Captain; also, by general concession, by Barristers at Law, Masters of Arts and Bachelors of Law and Physic. However, formal definitions such as these were proposed because there was, in reality, no fixed criterion distinguishing those designated Esquire: it was essentially a matter of impression as to whether a person qualified for this status. William Segar, Garter King of Arms (the senior officer of arms at the College of Arms), wrote in 1602: "And who so can make proofe, that his Ancestors or himselfe, have had Armes, or can procure them by purchase, may be called Armiger or Esquier." Honor military, and civill (1602; lib. 4, cap. 15, p. 228). (By Armes he referred to a coat of arms; it is not clear from this quotation whether Segar made a distinction between esquires and gentlemen.) Although Esquire is the English translation of the French Ecuyer, the latter indicated legal membership in the nobilities of ancien régime France and contemporaneous Belgium, whereas an esquire belongs to the British gentry rather than to its nobility. Ecuyer in French (11th to 14th century) means Horseman, or Squire, i.e. a Knight, or a knight in training (Squire), age 14 to 21. [edit] Modern British usageThe breadth of Esquire (as Esq.) had become universal in the United Kingdom by the late 20th century, for example being applied by some banks to all men who did not have a grander title. Although the College of Arms continues to restrict use of the word Esquire in official grants of arms to a limited set (smaller even than that outlined by the list above), it uses the term Esquire without restriction in addressing correspondence. Many people in the United Kingdom no longer perceive any distinction between "Mr" and "Esquire" at all so that, in everyday usage, a distinction is very rarely intended. To be used with the name in initial format (e.g., K.S. Smith, Esq.) it is still used by many offices of the Chairman in business and also many traditional carriage trade businesses such as Christie's and Berry Bros. & Rudd. This rather old-fashioned usage is generally employed to imply that the addressee would be of the gentry by the mere fact of the sender's interaction when addressing those without another, higher, rank or title. British men invited to Buckingham Palace receive their invitations in an envelope with the suffix Esq. after their names while men of foreign nationalities instead have the prefix Mr (women are addressed as Miss, Ms, or Mrs).[5] The same practice applies for other post from the palace (e.g., to employees etc.). [edit] United StatesIn the United States, the suffix Esq. is most commonly encountered among individuals licensed to practice law.[6] This usage applies to both male and female lawyers.[7] The term was assumed by the legal profession, and not granted to it by any governmental authority. Some states also address its ministerial officers (such as justices of the peace, commissioners of deeds, and notaries public) using "Esquire" as a suffix. While it is often claimed that some jurisdictions within the U.S., such as California, expressly indicate that "Esq." is for use by lawyers only, what those states actually provide is that using the title "Esquire" is one among many factors that, in certain circumstances, may be taken as evidence that someone is falsely claiming to be a licensed member of the bar.[8][9] For instance, the California State Bar Court case "In the Matter of Wyrick," (Review Dept. 1992) 2 Cal. State Bar Ct. Rptr. 83, concerned a lawyer with a suspended license who signed his name with both the designation "Member of the State Bar" and the title "ESQ." after his name on an application for a law-related job.[10] The mere fact that Wyrick used the designation "ESQ." was not the problem, rather that usage together with the claim to be a member of the state bar and other assertions that gave the implication that he was licensed lawyer was taken as evidence of misconduct. No court in the United States has ever held that merely using the title "Esquire" is evidence of anything.[11] A person who engages in the unauthorized practice of law and uses the term "esquire" in a manner "which is reasonably likely to induce others to believe that the person or entity is authorized to engage in the practice of law"[12] may be in trouble. All United States court cases questioning the use of the term "Esquire" involve someone who was actually engaged in unauthorized law practice. No one has ever been prosecuted for using the term "esquire" without engaging in some other conduct that constituted law practice.[13] No court, statute, or rule has ever held that "esquire" means lawyer or that it is restricted for use only by those licensed to practice law.[14][15] The concern is rather that using "Esquire" in certain circumstances might create the impression that someone is claiming to have an active law license.[16] Even those rules that might be construed to support the contention that "Esquire=Lawyer" are always limited to circumstances where "esquire" is used in such a manner that "the use...is reasonably likely to induce others to believe that the person or entity is authorized to engage in the practice of law."[17] As a matter of custom, the suffix Esq. is not used when referring to sitting judges, who are members of the bench rather than members of the bar, and are prohibited from practicing law in most United States jurisdictions. Judges will generally be referred to with the prefix The Honorable (abbreviated Hon.) as a title of respect. In some jurisdictions, it is also customary to refer to attorneys who are members of that jurisdiction's bar with the title Hon. as attorneys are officers of the court. These legal associations in America, although strong, have not completely blotted out the unmarked use of "esquire" in the modern British fashion, as an honorific simply an alternative to Mister (Mr.). In some states, however, using the term deceptively (in a manner that might lead others to assume you are licensed to practice law in that state) can be used as evidence of unauthorized practice of law.[18] Although many attorneys use the form of address Esq. when signing correspondence or filing documents with a court, it is usually used only when the reference is in the third person, such as addressing an envelope, making a formal introduction, or on business letterhead. Esq. is never used with any prenominal form of address, such as Dr., Mr., or Ms.. Thus, John Smith, Esq. or Mr. John Smith would be correct, but Mr. John Smith, Esq. would be incorrect.[19] When addressing a person who has an academic degree or other post-nominal professional designation, such as a Certified Public Accountant, a writer may use the post-nominal designation after the Esq. For example, an attorney who is also an accountant could be addressed as James A. Smith, Esq., CPA. Likewise, an attorney who is a Doctor of Medicine could be styled as Dr. Jane Kelly, or Jane Kelly, Esq., M.D., or, if a holder of both degrees, Jane Kelly, Esq., M.D., J.D., when referred to in the third person, but never Dr. Jane Kelly, Esq.[20] Similarly, when addressing social correspondence to a commissioned officer of the United States Foreign Service, Esquire may be used as a complimentary title. While the abbreviated Esq. is correct, Esquire is typically written in full when addressing a diplomat.[21][22] If any other titles are used on the same line, Esquire is omitted. Some fraternal groups use the title of Esquire. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks uses the title of Esquire for an appointed office position. Similar to the old position of assistant to a knight, the BPOE Esquire serves as the chief assistant to the Lodge's Exalted Ruler, and is in charge of the ballot box, instructing and initiating new members, and examining visiting Elks members. [23] One appendant body in Freemasonry also uses Esquire as a degree title.[24] [edit] In IndiaBefore 1947, the term Esquire was used by most senior government officers, especially the former members of the Indian Civil Service and the rest of the higher services of the Imperial Civil Services. The term was used by members of the anglicised segments of the Indian society who could join the government services. It was mostly used by government officials who could claim to have received their education in England, especially in either Oxford or Cambridge University, or had become Barristers in London. [edit] References1.^ "esquire." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 03 May. 2010. [Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/esquire]. 2.^ Thompson, Kathryn. Tussle Over Titles, ABA Journal, January 2006. 3.^ Burn, Richard; Chitty, J.; Black, Philip (1975 reprint) The Justice of the Peace and Parish Officer, pages 884–885. See also pages 540–541 in Vol. II of Burn, Richard The Justice of the Peace and Parish Officer. [1], . 4.^ Boutell, Charles (1899) English Heraldry, page 120; see also [2], page 120. 5.^ Hardman, Robert (2007-11-29). "Fountain of Honour". Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work. Druck, Wemding, Germany: Ebury Press. p. 121. ISBN 978-0-09191-842-2. "British men have 'Esq.' after their name [...] whereas all men from overseas are called 'Mr'" 6.^ Thompson, Kathryn. Tussle Over Titles, ABA Journal, January 2006. 7.^ Jones, Brenda. Forms of Address Including Use of "Esquire", Beeson Law Library Newsletter, Cumberland School of Law, February 2, 2002. 8.^ See, In the Matter of Wyrick (Review Dept. 1992) 2 Cal. State Bar Ct. Rptr. 83, 91 [suspended attorney found to have created a false impression that he was currently able to practise by using the term "Member of the State Bar" and the honorific "ESQ." next to his signature on a job application. 9.^ See, "Esquire v. Attorney v. Lawyer" [3] 10.^ See, In the Matter of Wyrick (Review Dept. 1992) 2 Cal. State Bar Ct. Rptr. 83, 91 [suspended attorney found to have created a false impression that he was currently able to practise by using the term "Member of the State Bar" and the honorific "ESQ." next to his signature on a job application. 11.^ See, "In Re Wells" [4] 12.^ http://www.myazbar.org/LawyerRegulation/upl.cfm 13.^ See the Los Angles County Prosecutors Handbook for a discussion of the conduct that will lead to prosecution (note that using "Esq." is not mentioned)[5] 14.^ The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Formal Opinion 1994-95, Committee on Judicial and Professional Ethics, May 5, 1994, "Name; use of title 'Esquire'."[6] 15.^ See, "Esquire v. Attorney v. Lawyer" [7] 16.^ Tussle Over Titles, ABA Journal, [8] 17.^ Arizona[9], Nevada[10] 18.^ Ex. Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona, Rule 31(a)(2)(B)(2). 19.^ Everyday Etiquette, The Emily Post Institute, last accessed September 18, 2008. 20.^ Forms of address chart.xls 21.^ McCaffree, Mary Jane; Pauline Innis and Richard M. Sand, Esquire (2002). Protocol: The Complete Handbook of Diplomatic, Official and Social Usage (25th Anniversary (3rd) ed.). Dallas, Texas: Durban House Publishing Company. ISBN 1-930754-18-3. http://www.usaprotocol.com/. 22.^ "Appendix VIII. Protocol and Forms of Address". UMW Style Guide. University of Mary Washington. http://www.umw.edu/policies/style_guide/protocol__forms_address/default.php. Retrieved April 27, 2010. 23.^ Austin Lodge No 201 BPOE 2007-2008 Committees 24.^ Red Branch of Eri, Allied Masonic Degrees [hide]v • d • ePrimary social titles in English Feminine Miss • Mrs. • Ms. • Madam • Dame • Lady Masculine Mr. (Mister) • Mstr. (Master) • Esq. 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Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. Contact us Privacy policyAbout WikipediaDisclaimers -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patrick H Stiehm Sent: Saturday, 2 April 2011 8:13 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: Re: [blindlaw] dumb question The term derives from the word squire. When one was in training to become a knight you first became a squire or sort of apprentice. Even if an individual never became a knight he was still entitled to use the designation of squire and was considered a "gentleman" with all that that meant during feudal times. Later the title designated a member of the minor gentry particularly in rural areas of England. Given the status of the law as a "learned profession" it became a designation that applied to attorneys and it morphed from the plain old squire to the more contemporary Esquire. Nowadays, at least in the United States, it is to the best of my knowledge, only used by attorneys of either sex. I know a number of our female colleagues avoid the use of the term because it was exclusively male at one time, even though it has lost that connotation in contemporary society. I think it's also fair to say that it is used with less frequency than years ago and is to an extent somewhat archaic. Patrick Stiehm Stiehm Law Office Alexandria, Virginia 703-360-1089 (Voice) 703-935-8266 (Fax) Email address: stiehm.law at verizon.net On Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:51:04 -0500 Kevin Athey writes: > Pleasde clarify something for me. What does the title Esquire > mean? > Thanks, > Kevin Athey > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info > for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stiehm.law%40ju no.com > Stiehm Law Office Alexandria, Virginia 703-360-1089 (Voice) 703-935-8266 (Fax) Email address: stiehm.law at verizon.net ____________________________________________________________ Groupon.com Official Site 1 huge daily deal on the best stuff to do in your city. Try it today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d964e1ae10c4dda14st04vuc _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/paulharpur%40gmail.com From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net Sat Apr 2 01:03:09 2011 From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 20:03:09 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question References: Message-ID: <58A74648EF4947FE86C96D6CC902FAAF@DANELLIEVANDAWN> esquire: In English law, a title of dignity next above gentleman, and below knight. Also, a title of office given to sheriffs, sergeants and barristers at law, justices of the peace, and others. Black's Law Dictionary, 4th Edition As defined above, "esquire" is a title of dignity sometimes used by attorneys as if bestowed by the English throne. In fact, there is a myth that runs in the so-called "patriot" circles that the word "bar", as in American Bar or State Bar, is an acronym meaning British Accreditation Registry. Further, the myth claims that all lawyers are subjects of the English throne by reason of being admitted to the bar. This, however, is total mythology. Truth is that esquire is a mere vestige of days past; a fancy sounding designation to make an attorney feel more important than he/she really is. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Athey" To: Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 2:51 PM Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question > Pleasde clarify something for me. What does the title Esquire mean? > Thanks, > Kevin Athey > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sat Apr 2 12:45:35 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 08:45:35 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn References: <5A5290FC92D94782AFFAF2E7B92CCB53@RThomas> Message-ID: Absolutely, I experience the same thing. I know of no way around it. If anyone on the list does know how to deal with it from a screen reader standpoint, I'd appreciate the post. Ross A. Doerr Esquire ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russell J. Thomas, Jr." To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 6:03 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LinkedIn >I noticed one problem. If you wish to post a comment, you have to deal with > a capcha. No alternative means other than "type the two words" appears. > > > Respectfully, > > > > Russell J. Thomas, Jr. > > Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. > > 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 > > Newport Beach, California 92660 > > T: (949) 752-0101 > > F: (949) 257-4756 > > M: (949) 466-7238 > > www.emplmntattorney.com > > Follow me on Twitter: EmplmntAttorney > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Ross Doerr > Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 12:06 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn > > I missed the last discussion about LinkedIn on the list. I am one of the > attorneys on LnkedIn. > Was there a problem with the use of the site? > > Ross A. Doerr Esquire > Admitted to Practice in > Maine and New Hampshire > F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40rjtlawfi > rm.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3544 - Release Date: 04/01/11 > From badboyblind at gmail.com Sat Apr 2 14:01:56 2011 From: badboyblind at gmail.com (Kevin Athey) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 09:01:56 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On 4/1/11, Aser Tolentino wrote: > It is an old English term for a member of the landed gentry, which was > adopted by the American legal profession. > > On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 12:51 PM, Kevin Athey wrote: > >> Pleasde clarify something for me. What does the title Esquire mean? >> Thanks, >> Kevin Athey >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/agtolentino%40gmail.com >> > > > > -- > Respectfully, > Aser Tolentino, Esq. > (916) 572-2737 > agtolentino at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/badboyblind%40gmail.com > So does this title refer to all practicing lawyers or is it restricted for other specific legal professionals? Thank you for bing patient with me. evin Athey From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sat Apr 2 22:04:03 2011 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 15:04:03 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn In-Reply-To: <5A5290FC92D94782AFFAF2E7B92CCB53@RThomas> References: <5A5290FC92D94782AFFAF2E7B92CCB53@RThomas> Message-ID: <9C0639A5BB9A4240ABB29FFB16274163@spike> I frequently post comments on various Linkedin groups and have never faced this. I have been using it for over a year with JAWS and have never experienced any problems. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russell J. Thomas, Jr." To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LinkedIn >I noticed one problem. If you wish to post a comment, you have to deal with > a capcha. No alternative means other than "type the two words" appears. > > > Respectfully, > > > > Russell J. Thomas, Jr. > > Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. > > 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 > > Newport Beach, California 92660 > > T: (949) 752-0101 > > F: (949) 257-4756 > > M: (949) 466-7238 > > www.emplmntattorney.com > > Follow me on Twitter: EmplmntAttorney > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Ross Doerr > Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 12:06 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn > > I missed the last discussion about LinkedIn on the list. I am one of the > attorneys on LnkedIn. > Was there a problem with the use of the site? > > Ross A. Doerr Esquire > Admitted to Practice in > Maine and New Hampshire > F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40rjtlawfi > rm.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sun Apr 3 00:07:29 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 20:07:29 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn References: <5A5290FC92D94782AFFAF2E7B92CCB53@RThomas> <9C0639A5BB9A4240ABB29FFB16274163@spike> Message-ID: <4896A49C3E2E4483ACC2E82AB0063594@none8a46117901> Perhaps that your settings has something to do with it because more than the two of us face that problem on a regular basis. What are you LinkedIn settings? That may be the key. ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LinkedIn >I frequently post comments on various Linkedin groups and have never faced >this. I have been using it for over a year with JAWS and have never >experienced any problems. > Chuck > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Russell J. Thomas, Jr." > To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" > Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 3:03 PM > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LinkedIn > > >>I noticed one problem. If you wish to post a comment, you have to deal >>with >> a capcha. No alternative means other than "type the two words" appears. >> >> >> Respectfully, >> >> >> >> Russell J. Thomas, Jr. >> >> Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. >> >> 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 >> >> Newport Beach, California 92660 >> >> T: (949) 752-0101 >> >> F: (949) 257-4756 >> >> M: (949) 466-7238 >> >> www.emplmntattorney.com >> >> Follow me on Twitter: EmplmntAttorney >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On >> Behalf Of Ross Doerr >> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 12:06 PM >> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn >> >> I missed the last discussion about LinkedIn on the list. I am one of the >> attorneys on LnkedIn. >> Was there a problem with the use of the site? >> >> Ross A. Doerr Esquire >> Admitted to Practice in >> Maine and New Hampshire >> F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40rjtlawfi >> rm.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3546 - Release Date: 04/02/11 > From m_b_gilmore at yahoo.com Mon Apr 4 11:47:39 2011 From: m_b_gilmore at yahoo.com (Mike Gilmore) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 04:47:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation Message-ID: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Just wondering if any of you out there use powerpoint presentations in your practice areas. Is it fairly easy to create one with JAWS? How do you do so? Thanks. From william.burley3 at gmail.com Mon Apr 4 18:42:36 2011 From: william.burley3 at gmail.com (William Burley, III) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 13:42:36 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation In-Reply-To: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4d9a1120.0e37640a.416e.219b@mx.google.com> Mike, I create PowerPoint presentations with Jaws. I find it fairly easy, dependent upon what you're trying to do. If you'd like, you can contact me off-list at william.burley3 at gmail.com. William Burley Paralegal Coordinator Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 Houston, Texas 77045 Telephone: (713) 551-8689 Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com Web: www.burley-wilson.com "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." Legal Confidentiality Notice The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message from your system. Thank you. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Gilmore Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:48 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation Just wondering if any of you out there use powerpoint presentations in your practice areas. Is it fairly easy to create one with JAWS? How do you do so? Thanks. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 gmail.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 4 18:52:47 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 14:52:47 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation References: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <4d9a1120.0e37640a.416e.219b@mx.google.com> Message-ID: Mike: Much like William, I have used PowerPoint to give lectures and do trainings on legal matters such as on voting rights and similar topics. I found that being able to use Power Point depends, in small part, which version of PPT that you are using. But feel free to contact me off list as well if y ou wish. I have some training materials that are specific to PowerPoint from office 2000, if that is relevant. Ross A. Doerr Esq. rumpole at roadrunner.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Burley, III" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > Mike, > > I create PowerPoint presentations with Jaws. I find it fairly easy, > dependent upon what you're trying to do. If you'd like, you can contact > me > off-list at william.burley3 at gmail.com. > > > > William Burley > Paralegal Coordinator > Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. > 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 > Houston, Texas 77045 > Telephone: (713) 551-8689 > Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 > E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com > Web: www.burley-wilson.com > > "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." > > Legal Confidentiality Notice > > The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain > information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the > attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended > recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute > the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail > in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) > 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message > from your system. Thank you. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Mike Gilmore > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:48 AM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > > Just wondering if any of you out there use powerpoint presentations in > your > practice areas. Is it fairly easy to create one with JAWS? How do you do > so? > > Thanks. > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 > gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3549 - Release Date: 04/04/11 > From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Mon Apr 4 19:12:07 2011 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas, Jr.) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 12:12:07 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation In-Reply-To: References: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com><4d9a1120.0e37640a.416e.219b@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <470640D49DD042738D21EF677DE5F990@RThomas> A word of caution about Powerpoint -- make sure that you do not put too much information on each page because it will be difficult for your audience to read, especially if the print is too small. A colleague suggested to me -- eight words per page maximum. I know that a presentation with visuals can be helpful, but visuals alone will not convert a bad presentation into a good one. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 www.emplmntattorney.com Follow me on Twitter: EmplmntAttorney -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 11:53 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation Mike: Much like William, I have used PowerPoint to give lectures and do trainings on legal matters such as on voting rights and similar topics. I found that being able to use Power Point depends, in small part, which version of PPT that you are using. But feel free to contact me off list as well if y ou wish. I have some training materials that are specific to PowerPoint from office 2000, if that is relevant. Ross A. Doerr Esq. rumpole at roadrunner.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Burley, III" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > Mike, > > I create PowerPoint presentations with Jaws. I find it fairly easy, > dependent upon what you're trying to do. If you'd like, you can contact > me > off-list at william.burley3 at gmail.com. > > > > William Burley > Paralegal Coordinator > Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. > 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 > Houston, Texas 77045 > Telephone: (713) 551-8689 > Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 > E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com > Web: www.burley-wilson.com > > "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." > > Legal Confidentiality Notice > > The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain > information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the > attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended > recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute > the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail > in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) > 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message > from your system. Thank you. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Mike Gilmore > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:48 AM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > > Just wondering if any of you out there use powerpoint presentations in > your > practice areas. Is it fairly easy to create one with JAWS? How do you do > so? > > Thanks. > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 > gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunn er.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3549 - Release Date: 04/04/11 > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40emplmnta ttorney.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 4 19:13:12 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:13:12 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation References: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <4d9a1120.0e37640a.416e.219b@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <1A49505E44654FFB929D469325844549@none8a46117901> Hello Bill - I understand that you are onb LinkedIn - I was unable to find you - are you on the premium section? ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Burley, III" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > Mike, > > I create PowerPoint presentations with Jaws. I find it fairly easy, > dependent upon what you're trying to do. If you'd like, you can contact > me > off-list at william.burley3 at gmail.com. > > > > William Burley > Paralegal Coordinator > Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. > 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 > Houston, Texas 77045 > Telephone: (713) 551-8689 > Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 > E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com > Web: www.burley-wilson.com > > "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." > > Legal Confidentiality Notice > > The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain > information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the > attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended > recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute > the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail > in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) > 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message > from your system. Thank you. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Mike Gilmore > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:48 AM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > > Just wondering if any of you out there use powerpoint presentations in > your > practice areas. Is it fairly easy to create one with JAWS? How do you do > so? > > Thanks. > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 > gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3549 - Release Date: 04/04/11 > From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 4 19:36:02 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:36:02 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] 2 U.S. Attorney postings-Florida & Oklahoma Message-ID: <17E196076AE54128876937F30ECC61B7@none8a46117901> * U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE PROGRAM REGION 20 /OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA (1) TRIAL ATTORNEY GS-905-12/13/14/15 ANNOUNCEMENT NO. FY11-02 Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by the closing date of April 10, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/trialattorneyvac-okc.htm * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 11-SDFL-AUSA-03 Announcement is open until filled. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-sdfl-ausa-03..htm _______________________________________ Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From william.burley3 at gmail.com Mon Apr 4 19:49:44 2011 From: william.burley3 at gmail.com (William Burley, III) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 14:49:44 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation In-Reply-To: <1A49505E44654FFB929D469325844549@none8a46117901> References: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <4d9a1120.0e37640a.416e.219b@mx.google.com> <1A49505E44654FFB929D469325844549@none8a46117901> Message-ID: <4d9a20dc.045f970a.599b.ffffcb06@mx.google.com> Hi. No I just have a basic account. I'm under William Burley, managing member, Burley-Wilson & Associates. William Burley Paralegal Coordinator Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 Houston, Texas 77045 Telephone: (713) 551-8689 Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com Web: www.burley-wilson.com "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." Legal Confidentiality Notice The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message from your system. Thank you. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:13 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation Hello Bill - I understand that you are onb LinkedIn - I was unable to find you - are you on the premium section? ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Burley, III" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > Mike, > > I create PowerPoint presentations with Jaws. I find it fairly easy, > dependent upon what you're trying to do. If you'd like, you can contact > me > off-list at william.burley3 at gmail.com. > > > > William Burley > Paralegal Coordinator > Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. > 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 > Houston, Texas 77045 > Telephone: (713) 551-8689 > Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 > E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com > Web: www.burley-wilson.com > > "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." > > Legal Confidentiality Notice > > The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain > information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the > attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended > recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute > the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail > in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) > 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message > from your system. Thank you. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Mike Gilmore > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:48 AM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > > Just wondering if any of you out there use powerpoint presentations in > your > practice areas. Is it fairly easy to create one with JAWS? How do you do > so? > > Thanks. > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 > gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunn er.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3549 - Release Date: 04/04/11 > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 gmail.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 4 20:00:11 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 16:00:11 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation References: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <4d9a1120.0e37640a.416e.219b@mx.google.com><1A49505E44654FFB929D469325844549@none8a46117901> <4d9a20dc.045f970a.599b.ffffcb06@mx.google.com> Message-ID: Thanks, I see what I did wrong now. I was careful to put in "William Burley III" to the search edit form. ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Burley, III" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 3:49 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > Hi. No I just have a basic account. I'm under William Burley, managing > member, Burley-Wilson & Associates. > > > > William Burley > Paralegal Coordinator > Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. > 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 > Houston, Texas 77045 > Telephone: (713) 551-8689 > Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 > E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com > Web: www.burley-wilson.com > > "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." > > Legal Confidentiality Notice > > The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain > information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the > attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended > recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute > the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail > in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) > 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message > from your system. Thank you. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Ross Doerr > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:13 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > > Hello Bill - > I understand that you are onb LinkedIn - I was unable to find you - are > you > on the premium section? > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "William Burley, III" > To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:42 PM > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > > >> Mike, >> >> I create PowerPoint presentations with Jaws. I find it fairly easy, >> dependent upon what you're trying to do. If you'd like, you can contact >> me >> off-list at william.burley3 at gmail.com. >> >> >> >> William Burley >> Paralegal Coordinator >> Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. >> 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 >> Houston, Texas 77045 >> Telephone: (713) 551-8689 >> Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 >> E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com >> Web: www.burley-wilson.com >> >> "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." >> >> Legal Confidentiality Notice >> >> The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain >> information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the >> attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended >> recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute >> the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this >> e-mail >> in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) >> 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message >> from your system. Thank you. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On >> Behalf Of Mike Gilmore >> Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:48 AM >> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation >> >> Just wondering if any of you out there use powerpoint presentations in >> your >> practice areas. Is it fairly easy to create one with JAWS? How do you do >> so? >> >> Thanks. >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 >> gmail.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunn > er.com >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3549 - Release Date: 04/04/11 >> > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 > gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3549 - Release Date: 04/04/11 > From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Apr 5 19:34:00 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 15:34:00 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting - Florida Message-ID: <812EF0CFB05B48239FB2A41E84664EC0@none8a46117901> I wonder if you get extra hiring points for a south florida job like this one if you've spent at least 2 of the last 6 months snowed in somewhere? * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 11-SDFL-AUSA-04 Announcement is open until filled. [ http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-sdfl-ausa-04..htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Apr 5 22:10:10 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 18:10:10 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. DOJ posting - overseas office - Mexico City Message-ID: <7D4F6BB5F1BB4134846D8B560AE481D3@none8a46117901> * EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY / GS-905-14/15 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE OF OVERSEAS PROSECUTORIAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING RESIDENT LEGAL ADVISOR IN MEXICO CITY 11-CRM-DET-007 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-crm-det-007.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com Thu Apr 7 23:28:05 2011 From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com (RJ Sandefur) Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 19:28:05 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification Message-ID: I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write of informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. Make changes to it if you wish. RJ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Letter of justification.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 11936 bytes Desc: not available URL: From stevep.deeley at insightbb.com Fri Apr 8 00:03:32 2011 From: stevep.deeley at insightbb.com (Steve P. Deeley) Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 20:03:32 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <94C58096803D423C9750517B13C7A94B@StevePC> I hope you have someone proof read your letter prior to sending it. You are a little too informal for such an important request. After thinking about your request, I would have someone rewrite it for you. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "RJ Sandefur" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 7:28 PM Subject: [blindlaw] Justification I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write of informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. Make changes to it if you wish. RJ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3558 - Release Date: 04/07/11 14:35:00 -------------- next part -------------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3558 - Release Date: 04/07/11 14:35:00 From thebluesisloose at gmail.com Fri Apr 8 15:35:09 2011 From: thebluesisloose at gmail.com (Beth) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 09:35:09 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: <94C58096803D423C9750517B13C7A94B@StevePC> References: <94C58096803D423C9750517B13C7A94B@StevePC> Message-ID: Julie Deden could write your letter for you. It's important that the state agency in FLA stop this nonsense of playing hardball and at least let you do what I did. Btw, guys, I'm a graduate now! Beth On 4/7/11, Steve P. Deeley wrote: > I hope you have someone proof read your letter prior to sending it. You are > a little too informal for such an important request. After thinking about > your request, I would have someone rewrite it for you. > Steve > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "RJ Sandefur" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 7:28 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Justification > > > I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from > CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this > letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write of > informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. > Make changes to it if you wish. RJ > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com >> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3558 - Release Date: 04/07/11 > 14:35:00 > From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Fri Apr 8 17:05:04 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 17:05:04 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052474@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Hello, First I must state that the following is not legal advice, and should not be relied upon as legal advice. I am not an attorney, and this interaction is not covered by the attorney client privilege. I am not representing you in any fashion, As a law student I am not licensed to practice law in any state, thus the use of this disclaimer. Okay, now that you have been advised that I am not a lawyer, and this is only opinion the same as yours or any other person, I hope you will consider the following points. 1. Your argument isn't clear. I can gather that you want to receive support to get into a training program, but it isn't clear which one. As an example, you talk about the CCB then you end the letter by stating how you want to be a productive Floridian. Try to write the letter in bite size parts so that the meaning is crystal clear. This is done by using small sentences. A good rule of thumb is write as if your speaking to a five year old. If you tell them too much at one time your meaning will be lost. Here is an example. I am requesting that my rehabilitation case with your agency be reopened to permit me to enter and complete an independence emersion program. After conducting research, I have decided that my program of choice is located at the CCB. There, you see, in two sentences you have stated exactly what you want. There can be little misunderstanding what you want, and where you would like to attend your training program. 2. You go from stating the opinions of others such as your personal hygiene to stating the thoughts of a friend when they attended the program at CCB. opinions are like... well you get the picture. Nothing matters beside the fact that you are making the request on your own for your own best interest. Stick to stating what you want, why you want it. 3. It is unclear why the CCB will be the best option. Remember it isn't your funding, and in order for your state agency to allocate the funds, they have to justify the cost. As my professors always say, don't forget to argue the other side. Is your reasons to go to the CCB and not another instate program simply because you "want" to go there? If so, that isn't enough to carry the day. You might state things such as. Proven track record, availability of specific training, familiarity of the program from speaking with others. Regardless, remember that it isn't your funding, it is the tax payers, and it is the agency's duty to make sure they spend those funds not only in your best interest, but also in the most transparent and responsible way. What makes the CCB better than your instate training program? Make a list, narrow it down to four or five reasons. Pretend that you had the power to grant the request and ask yourself is this based upon facts, or opinion. Facts will carry much more weight than simply wanting, feeling, needing, because others told me this or that. 4. Wow you have done a lot, receiving a master's degree and a BA. Remember that you have to use these professional credentials to your best interest. The counter argument is that you already have professional degrees, so why should the state spend more funding on someone with such degrees when there are many without them. You may want to consider stating that you are continuing to work toward the use of these degrees but need some additional training on personal living skills. I notice that you end in your letter how you want to begin a new training track with a new degree. This is by no means impossible, however remember the counter argument, you have many degrees, many blind people do not. State why you should receive the support when others also need it. 5. I know you want to put "teeth" into your letter. While I understand there may in time be the need to do this, this is better served when or if you are ever represented by a lawyer in your state. Yes you are frustrated, yes you want them to grant your request yesterday, but demanding something before asking for it does not help your cause. There may be no need to make legal arguments. If you notice I have not sited any legal action or stated any laws. This is because as we say in Texas "You ain't there yet." Try to use honey rather than sulfuric acid first. Instead, stick to the importance of receiving this training so that you can continue being a productive member of the blind and sighted communities. State how you understand the mission of the agency is to enhance the independence and dignity of blind people in your state, and that you are calling on that agency for its assistance. Thank them for their consideration and let them know that you are available by letter, phone, or in person interview should they wish to discuss this request. To close, again this is not legal advice, just from a blind person who wants to see others meet their goals. I hope my thoughts help and I wish you all the best success in meeting your goals. Sincerely, and good luck, Robert Dittman -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of RJ Sandefur Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 6:28 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Justification I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write of informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. Make changes to it if you wish. RJ From paulharpur at gmail.com Fri Apr 8 20:55:59 2011 From: paulharpur at gmail.com (Paul Harpur) Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 06:55:59 +1000 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: References: <94C58096803D423C9750517B13C7A94B@StevePC> Message-ID: <001901cbf62f$612399d0$236acd70$@com> Congratz to Beth! -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Beth Sent: Saturday, 9 April 2011 1:35 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification Julie Deden could write your letter for you. It's important that the state agency in FLA stop this nonsense of playing hardball and at least let you do what I did. Btw, guys, I'm a graduate now! Beth On 4/7/11, Steve P. Deeley wrote: > I hope you have someone proof read your letter prior to sending it. You are > a little too informal for such an important request. After thinking about > your request, I would have someone rewrite it for you. > Steve > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "RJ Sandefur" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 7:28 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Justification > > > I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from > CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this > letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write of > informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. > Make changes to it if you wish. RJ > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40in sightbb.com >> > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3558 - Release Date: 04/07/11 > 14:35:00 > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/paulharpur%40gmail .com From stevep.deeley at insightbb.com Fri Apr 8 22:44:40 2011 From: stevep.deeley at insightbb.com (Steve P. Deeley) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 18:44:40 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052474@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052474@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Message-ID: <67360B8DBB17424DA5A416F7B97985CA@StevePC> Why don't you write the letter for the guy? Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dittman, Robert" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 1:05 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification > Hello, > > First I must state that the following is not legal advice, and should not > be relied upon as legal advice. I am not an attorney, and this interaction > is not covered by the attorney client privilege. I am not representing you > in any fashion, As a law student I am not licensed to practice law in any > state, thus the use of this disclaimer. > > Okay, now that you have been advised that I am not a lawyer, and this is > only opinion the same as yours or any other person, I hope you will > consider the following points. > > > 1. Your argument isn't clear. I can gather that you want to receive > support to get into a training program, but it isn't clear which one. As > an example, you talk about the CCB then you end the letter by stating how > you want to be a productive Floridian. Try to write the letter in bite > size parts so that the meaning is crystal clear. This is done by using > small sentences. A good rule of thumb is write as if your speaking to a > five year old. If you tell them too much at one time your meaning will be > lost. > Here is an example. > > I am requesting that my rehabilitation case with your agency be reopened > to permit me to enter and complete an independence emersion program. > After conducting research, I have decided that my program of choice is > located at the CCB. > > There, you see, in two sentences you have stated exactly what you want. > There can be little misunderstanding what you want, and where you would > like to attend your training program. > > 2. You go from stating the opinions of others such as your personal > hygiene to stating the thoughts of a friend when they attended the program > at CCB. opinions are like... well you get the picture. Nothing matters > beside the fact that you are making the request on your own for your own > best interest. Stick to stating what you want, why you want it. > > > 3. It is unclear why the CCB will be the best option. Remember it isn't > your funding, and in order for your state agency to allocate the funds, > they have to justify the cost. As my professors always say, don't forget > to argue the other side. Is your reasons to go to the CCB and not another > instate program simply because you "want" to go there? If so, that isn't > enough to carry the day. You might state things such as. > > Proven track record, availability of specific training, familiarity of the > program from speaking with others. Regardless, remember that it isn't > your funding, it is the tax payers, and it is the agency's duty to make > sure they spend those funds not only in your best interest, but also in > the most transparent and responsible way. > > What makes the CCB better than your instate training program? Make a list, > narrow it down to four or five reasons. Pretend that you had the power to > grant the request and ask yourself is this based upon facts, or opinion. > Facts will carry much more weight than simply wanting, feeling, needing, > because others told me this or that. > > 4. Wow you have done a lot, receiving a master's degree and a BA. Remember > that you have to use these professional credentials to your best interest. > The counter argument is that you already have professional degrees, so why > should the state spend more funding on someone with such degrees when > there are many without them. > > You may want to consider stating that you are continuing to work toward > the use of these degrees but need some additional training on personal > living skills. I notice that you end in your letter how you want to begin > a new training track with a new degree. This is by no means impossible, > however remember the counter argument, you have many degrees, many blind > people do not. State why you should receive the support when others also > need it. > > 5. I know you want to put "teeth" into your letter. While I understand > there may in time be the need to do this, this is better served when or if > you are ever represented by a lawyer in your state. Yes you are > frustrated, yes you want them to grant your request yesterday, but > demanding something before asking for it does not help your cause. > > There may be no need to make legal arguments. If you notice I have not > sited any legal action or stated any laws. This is because as we say in > Texas "You ain't there yet." Try to use honey rather than sulfuric acid > first. Instead, stick to the importance of receiving this training so that > you can continue being a productive member of the blind and sighted > communities. State how you understand the mission of the agency is to > enhance the independence and dignity of blind people in your state, and > that you are calling on that agency for its assistance. > > Thank them for their consideration and let them know that you are > available by letter, phone, or in person interview should they wish to > discuss this request. > > > To close, again this is not legal advice, just from a blind person who > wants to see others meet their goals. I hope my thoughts help and I wish > you all the best success in meeting your goals. > > Sincerely, and good luck, > > Robert Dittman > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of RJ Sandefur > Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 6:28 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] Justification > > I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from > CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this > letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write > of informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the > letter. Make changes to it if you wish. RJ > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3558 - Release Date: 04/07/11 14:35:00 -------------- next part -------------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3560 - Release Date: 04/08/11 14:34:00 From stevep.deeley at insightbb.com Fri Apr 8 22:47:18 2011 From: stevep.deeley at insightbb.com (Steve P. Deeley) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 18:47:18 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: References: <94C58096803D423C9750517B13C7A94B@StevePC> Message-ID: <7AEDF1AEBA8D4869A34E1ED067415404@StevePC> If I received a letter like that, I certainly would not approve his entrance into any training program in another state. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beth" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 11:35 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification > Julie Deden could write your letter for you. It's important that the > state agency in FLA stop this nonsense of playing hardball and at > least let you do what I did. > Btw, guys, I'm a graduate now! > Beth > > On 4/7/11, Steve P. Deeley wrote: >> I hope you have someone proof read your letter prior to sending it. You >> are >> a little too informal for such an important request. After thinking >> about >> your request, I would have someone rewrite it for you. >> Steve >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "RJ Sandefur" >> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" >> Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 7:28 PM >> Subject: [blindlaw] Justification >> >> >> I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training >> from >> CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this >> letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write >> of >> informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. >> Make changes to it if you wish. RJ >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> blindlaw mailing list >>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> blindlaw: >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com >>> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3558 - Release Date: 04/07/11 >> 14:35:00 >> > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. 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From rfarber at jw.com Mon Apr 11 14:03:22 2011 From: rfarber at jw.com (Farber, Randy) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:03:22 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052474@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052474@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Message-ID: <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2020E86C276@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> Robert - Where are you in law school and what year are you? Randy Farber -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dittman, Robert Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 12:05 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification Hello, First I must state that the following is not legal advice, and should not be relied upon as legal advice. I am not an attorney, and this interaction is not covered by the attorney client privilege. I am not representing you in any fashion, As a law student I am not licensed to practice law in any state, thus the use of this disclaimer. Okay, now that you have been advised that I am not a lawyer, and this is only opinion the same as yours or any other person, I hope you will consider the following points. 1. Your argument isn't clear. I can gather that you want to receive support to get into a training program, but it isn't clear which one. As an example, you talk about the CCB then you end the letter by stating how you want to be a productive Floridian. Try to write the letter in bite size parts so that the meaning is crystal clear. This is done by using small sentences. A good rule of thumb is write as if your speaking to a five year old. If you tell them too much at one time your meaning will be lost. Here is an example. I am requesting that my rehabilitation case with your agency be reopened to permit me to enter and complete an independence emersion program. After conducting research, I have decided that my program of choice is located at the CCB. There, you see, in two sentences you have stated exactly what you want. There can be little misunderstanding what you want, and where you would like to attend your training program. 2. You go from stating the opinions of others such as your personal hygiene to stating the thoughts of a friend when they attended the program at CCB. opinions are like... well you get the picture. Nothing matters beside the fact that you are making the request on your own for your own best interest. Stick to stating what you want, why you want it. 3. It is unclear why the CCB will be the best option. Remember it isn't your funding, and in order for your state agency to allocate the funds, they have to justify the cost. As my professors always say, don't forget to argue the other side. Is your reasons to go to the CCB and not another instate program simply because you "want" to go there? If so, that isn't enough to carry the day. You might state things such as. Proven track record, availability of specific training, familiarity of the program from speaking with others. Regardless, remember that it isn't your funding, it is the tax payers, and it is the agency's duty to make sure they spend those funds not only in your best interest, but also in the most transparent and responsible way. What makes the CCB better than your instate training program? Make a list, narrow it down to four or five reasons. Pretend that you had the power to grant the request and ask yourself is this based upon facts, or opinion. Facts will carry much more weight than simply wanting, feeling, needing, because others told me this or that. 4. Wow you have done a lot, receiving a master's degree and a BA. Remember that you have to use these professional credentials to your best interest. The counter argument is that you already have professional degrees, so why should the state spend more funding on someone with such degrees when there are many without them. You may want to consider stating that you are continuing to work toward the use of these degrees but need some additional training on personal living skills. I notice that you end in your letter how you want to begin a new training track with a new degree. This is by no means impossible, however remember the counter argument, you have many degrees, many blind people do not. State why you should receive the support when others also need it. 5. I know you want to put "teeth" into your letter. While I understand there may in time be the need to do this, this is better served when or if you are ever represented by a lawyer in your state. Yes you are frustrated, yes you want them to grant your request yesterday, but demanding something before asking for it does not help your cause. There may be no need to make legal arguments. If you notice I have not sited any legal action or stated any laws. This is because as we say in Texas "You ain't there yet." Try to use honey rather than sulfuric acid first. Instead, stick to the importance of receiving this training so that you can continue being a productive member of the blind and sighted communities. State how you understand the mission of the agency is to enhance the independence and dignity of blind people in your state, and that you are calling on that agency for its assistance. Thank them for their consideration and let them know that you are available by letter, phone, or in person interview should they wish to discuss this request. To close, again this is not legal advice, just from a blind person who wants to see others meet their goals. I hope my thoughts help and I wish you all the best success in meeting your goals. Sincerely, and good luck, Robert Dittman -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of RJ Sandefur Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 6:28 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Justification I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write of informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. Make changes to it if you wish. RJ _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rfarber%40jw.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 11 14:23:34 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:23:34 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting Message-ID: <21D46921883C470D8B2CFB437CF5C1C3@none8a46117901> * ATTORNEY ADVISOR, GS-905-13 U .S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION ASSET FORFEITURE AND MONEY LAUNDERING SECTION WASHINGTON, D.C. 11-CRM-AFMLS-013 All applications must be received by April 22, 2011. [ http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-crm-afmls-013.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Mon Apr 11 16:35:11 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:35:11 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2020E86C276@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052474@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2020E86C276@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052985@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> St. Mary's University school of Law, second year. Robert Dittman Research Fellow, Center for Terrorism Law, Jurist Doctor Candidate, St. Mary's University school of law EMAIL: rdittman at mail.stmarytx.edu PHONE: (210) 389 - 3388 "True Justice is blind." -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Farber, Randy Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 9:03 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification Robert - Where are you in law school and what year are you? Randy Farber -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dittman, Robert Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 12:05 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification Hello, First I must state that the following is not legal advice, and should not be relied upon as legal advice. I am not an attorney, and this interaction is not covered by the attorney client privilege. I am not representing you in any fashion, As a law student I am not licensed to practice law in any state, thus the use of this disclaimer. Okay, now that you have been advised that I am not a lawyer, and this is only opinion the same as yours or any other person, I hope you will consider the following points. 1. Your argument isn't clear. I can gather that you want to receive support to get into a training program, but it isn't clear which one. As an example, you talk about the CCB then you end the letter by stating how you want to be a productive Floridian. Try to write the letter in bite size parts so that the meaning is crystal clear. This is done by using small sentences. A good rule of thumb is write as if your speaking to a five year old. If you tell them too much at one time your meaning will be lost. Here is an example. I am requesting that my rehabilitation case with your agency be reopened to permit me to enter and complete an independence emersion program. After conducting research, I have decided that my program of choice is located at the CCB. There, you see, in two sentences you have stated exactly what you want. There can be little misunderstanding what you want, and where you would like to attend your training program. 2. You go from stating the opinions of others such as your personal hygiene to stating the thoughts of a friend when they attended the program at CCB. opinions are like... well you get the picture. Nothing matters beside the fact that you are making the request on your own for your own best interest. Stick to stating what you want, why you want it. 3. It is unclear why the CCB will be the best option. Remember it isn't your funding, and in order for your state agency to allocate the funds, they have to justify the cost. As my professors always say, don't forget to argue the other side. Is your reasons to go to the CCB and not another instate program simply because you "want" to go there? If so, that isn't enough to carry the day. You might state things such as. Proven track record, availability of specific training, familiarity of the program from speaking with others. Regardless, remember that it isn't your funding, it is the tax payers, and it is the agency's duty to make sure they spend those funds not only in your best interest, but also in the most transparent and responsible way. What makes the CCB better than your instate training program? Make a list, narrow it down to four or five reasons. Pretend that you had the power to grant the request and ask yourself is this based upon facts, or opinion. Facts will carry much more weight than simply wanting, feeling, needing, because others told me this or that. 4. Wow you have done a lot, receiving a master's degree and a BA. Remember that you have to use these professional credentials to your best interest. The counter argument is that you already have professional degrees, so why should the state spend more funding on someone with such degrees when there are many without them. You may want to consider stating that you are continuing to work toward the use of these degrees but need some additional training on personal living skills. I notice that you end in your letter how you want to begin a new training track with a new degree. This is by no means impossible, however remember the counter argument, you have many degrees, many blind people do not. State why you should receive the support when others also need it. 5. I know you want to put "teeth" into your letter. While I understand there may in time be the need to do this, this is better served when or if you are ever represented by a lawyer in your state. Yes you are frustrated, yes you want them to grant your request yesterday, but demanding something before asking for it does not help your cause. There may be no need to make legal arguments. If you notice I have not sited any legal action or stated any laws. This is because as we say in Texas "You ain't there yet." Try to use honey rather than sulfuric acid first. Instead, stick to the importance of receiving this training so that you can continue being a productive member of the blind and sighted communities. State how you understand the mission of the agency is to enhance the independence and dignity of blind people in your state, and that you are calling on that agency for its assistance. Thank them for their consideration and let them know that you are available by letter, phone, or in person interview should they wish to discuss this request. To close, again this is not legal advice, just from a blind person who wants to see others meet their goals. I hope my thoughts help and I wish you all the best success in meeting your goals. Sincerely, and good luck, Robert Dittman -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of RJ Sandefur Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 6:28 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Justification I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write of informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. Make changes to it if you wish. RJ _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rfarber%40jw.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Mon Apr 11 16:46:06 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:46:06 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: <67360B8DBB17424DA5A416F7B97985CA@StevePC> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052474@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> <67360B8DBB17424DA5A416F7B97985CA@StevePC> Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E05299F@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Steve, I chose to assist this person by providing constructive feedback rather than to edit and rewrite his letter. As blind people it is extremely important to remember the old story of the fisherman and his son. One day a Fisherman and his son went out to catch some fish. The father said "Son, watch me, so you may learn for when I am gone these things you must know." The son being young and foolish played and spent his time letting his mind drift to more interesting things. This went on for years and each time the Son let his father catch fish for him to eat, and did not pay attention to the teachings of the Father. When the Father was old he asked his Son, "You are young and now must catch fish for us to eat." The son said "Father, I know not how." So the Son was unable to provide for himself and his aged Father. If you give a man a fish, they can eat for a night. If you teach a man to fish he can eat for a lifetime." This is why I did not write the letter for the gentleman. Regards, Robert Dittman Research Fellow, Center for Terrorism Law, Jurist Doctor Candidate, St. Mary's University school of law EMAIL: rdittman at mail.stmarytx.edu PHONE: (210) 389 - 3388 "True Justice is blind." -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Steve P. Deeley Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 5:45 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification Why don't you write the letter for the guy? Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dittman, Robert" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 1:05 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification > Hello, > > First I must state that the following is not legal advice, and should not > be relied upon as legal advice. I am not an attorney, and this interaction > is not covered by the attorney client privilege. I am not representing you > in any fashion, As a law student I am not licensed to practice law in any > state, thus the use of this disclaimer. > > Okay, now that you have been advised that I am not a lawyer, and this is > only opinion the same as yours or any other person, I hope you will > consider the following points. > > > 1. Your argument isn't clear. I can gather that you want to receive > support to get into a training program, but it isn't clear which one. As > an example, you talk about the CCB then you end the letter by stating how > you want to be a productive Floridian. Try to write the letter in bite > size parts so that the meaning is crystal clear. This is done by using > small sentences. A good rule of thumb is write as if your speaking to a > five year old. If you tell them too much at one time your meaning will be > lost. > Here is an example. > > I am requesting that my rehabilitation case with your agency be reopened > to permit me to enter and complete an independence emersion program. > After conducting research, I have decided that my program of choice is > located at the CCB. > > There, you see, in two sentences you have stated exactly what you want. > There can be little misunderstanding what you want, and where you would > like to attend your training program. > > 2. You go from stating the opinions of others such as your personal > hygiene to stating the thoughts of a friend when they attended the program > at CCB. opinions are like... well you get the picture. Nothing matters > beside the fact that you are making the request on your own for your own > best interest. Stick to stating what you want, why you want it. > > > 3. It is unclear why the CCB will be the best option. Remember it isn't > your funding, and in order for your state agency to allocate the funds, > they have to justify the cost. As my professors always say, don't forget > to argue the other side. Is your reasons to go to the CCB and not another > instate program simply because you "want" to go there? If so, that isn't > enough to carry the day. You might state things such as. > > Proven track record, availability of specific training, familiarity of the > program from speaking with others. Regardless, remember that it isn't > your funding, it is the tax payers, and it is the agency's duty to make > sure they spend those funds not only in your best interest, but also in > the most transparent and responsible way. > > What makes the CCB better than your instate training program? Make a list, > narrow it down to four or five reasons. Pretend that you had the power to > grant the request and ask yourself is this based upon facts, or opinion. > Facts will carry much more weight than simply wanting, feeling, needing, > because others told me this or that. > > 4. Wow you have done a lot, receiving a master's degree and a BA. Remember > that you have to use these professional credentials to your best interest. > The counter argument is that you already have professional degrees, so why > should the state spend more funding on someone with such degrees when > there are many without them. > > You may want to consider stating that you are continuing to work toward > the use of these degrees but need some additional training on personal > living skills. I notice that you end in your letter how you want to begin > a new training track with a new degree. This is by no means impossible, > however remember the counter argument, you have many degrees, many blind > people do not. State why you should receive the support when others also > need it. > > 5. I know you want to put "teeth" into your letter. While I understand > there may in time be the need to do this, this is better served when or if > you are ever represented by a lawyer in your state. Yes you are > frustrated, yes you want them to grant your request yesterday, but > demanding something before asking for it does not help your cause. > > There may be no need to make legal arguments. If you notice I have not > sited any legal action or stated any laws. This is because as we say in > Texas "You ain't there yet." Try to use honey rather than sulfuric acid > first. Instead, stick to the importance of receiving this training so that > you can continue being a productive member of the blind and sighted > communities. State how you understand the mission of the agency is to > enhance the independence and dignity of blind people in your state, and > that you are calling on that agency for its assistance. > > Thank them for their consideration and let them know that you are > available by letter, phone, or in person interview should they wish to > discuss this request. > > > To close, again this is not legal advice, just from a blind person who > wants to see others meet their goals. I hope my thoughts help and I wish > you all the best success in meeting your goals. > > Sincerely, and good luck, > > Robert Dittman > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of RJ Sandefur > Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 6:28 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] Justification > > I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from > CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this > letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write > of informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the > letter. Make changes to it if you wish. RJ > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3558 - Release Date: 04/07/11 14:35:00 From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 11 20:23:56 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:23:56 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting-Mexico City Message-ID: <5EF3B10FD7F14F8D82DDBE8F09179325@none8a46117901> Anyone out there bilingual in Spanish? * EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY GS-15 DEPUTY ATTACHE, U .S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, MEXICO CITY OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (OIA) CRIMINAL DIVISION MEXICO CITY, MEXICO 10-CRM-DET-018 Submissions must be post-marked or received by May 06, 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-crm-det-018depatmexicocity.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Tue Apr 12 18:16:05 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:16:05 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Last Chance! tenBroek Law Symposium and NABL WestLaw Training, all kinds of CLE Message-ID: Hi Folks, we have room for a couple more attendees for our WestLaw training. Please let me know by the end of today if you'd like to attend. The info is below. Regards, Scott From: Scott C. LaBarre To: Scott C. LaBarre Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 3:30 PM Subject: tenBroek Law Symposium and NABL WestLaw Training, all kinds of CLE Greetings Everyone: This is just a reminder that the deadlines to register for the tenBroek Symposium and the follow-on NABL WestLaw training are coming up very soon, April 7, 2011. Please see the info below to learn how to register for both of these great sessions. The NABL seminar will begin at 12:45 pm on the 15th with a lunch for attendees. The substantive session will begin at 1:45 pm and conclude by 4:45 pm. To register for the tenBroek Symposium, please contact Lou Ann Blake at the information below. To register for the NABL seminar, please contact me at slabarre at labarrelaw.com or 303 504-5979, office phone. Thanks, Scott LaBarre, President, NABL Just Announced by the National Association of Blind Lawyers! What: A seminar for blind and visually impaired lawyers on how to manage WestLaw and WestLaw Next with assistive technology. When: Friday, April 15, 2011, following the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium. Where: National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, Baltimore. Cost: $25.00 if registered for the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium. $50.00 if only attending the WestLaw seminar. Lunch is included. For additional information contact: Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. President, National Association of Blind Lawyers E-mail: slabarre at labarrelaw.com For additional information about the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, go to: http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. Only One Week Left to Register! 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Bridging the Gap between the Disability Rights Movement and Other Civil Rights Movements April 14-15, 2011 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Baltimore, Maryland The 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium will consist of plenary sessions and workshops facilitated by distinguished law professors, practitioners, and advocates who will discuss issues such as how to translate what worked for the civil rights movements to the disability rights movement, how the disability community can learn to speak with one voice while respecting and maintaining its diversity, and how to erase the misconception that disability rights is not a civil rights issue. 2011 plenary session presenters: a.. Russlynn Ali, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights b.. Ruth Colker, Distinguished University Professor and Heck Faust Memorial Chair in Constitutional Law, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law c.. Robert Dinerstein, Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law d.. Wade Henderson, President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights e.. Scott C. LaBarre, Esquire, LaBarre Law Offices P.C. f.. Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy g.. Marc Maurer, President, National Federation of the Blind h.. Shannon Price Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights i.. Larry Paradis, Executive Director, Disability Rights Advocates j.. Howard Rosenblum, Chief Executive Officer (Designate), National Association of the Deaf k.. Lynn Hecht Schafran, Senior Vice President and Director, National Judicial Education Program, Legal Momentum 2011 workshop facilitators: a.. Mazen Basrawi, Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division b.. Michael W. Bien, Managing Partner, Rosen, Bien & Galvan LLP c.. Peter Blanck, University Professor and Chair, The Burton Blatt Institute d.. Ella Callow, Legal Program Director, The National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families e.. Kevin Cremin, Director of Disability and Public Benefits Law, Legal Services NYC f.. Brian East, Senior Attorney, Advocacy, Inc. g.. Leslie Ellis, Jury Consultant, TrialGraphix h.. Donald Freedman, Partner, Rosenberg, Freedman & Goldstein LLP i.. Douglas Kruse, Director, PhD program in Labor Relations and Human Resources, Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations j.. Janet Lord, Senior Partner, BlueLaw International k.. Laura Rovner, Associate Professor of Law, University of Denver Sturm College of Law l.. Jo Anne Simon, Esquire m.. Michael Waterstone, J. Howard Ziemann Fellow and Professor of Law, Loyola Law School The theme keynote speaker will be Commissioner Chai Feldblum, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A legislative update will be provided by Andrew Imparato, senior counsel and disability policy director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Documentation for CLE credits will be provided. Registration fee: $175 Student registration fee: $25 The registration deadline is April 7, 2011. A limited number of scholarships to cover the registration fee will be available to individuals with demonstrated financial need. To learn more about the symposium and symposium sponsorship opportunities, view the agenda, and register online, please visit http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. You may also download from this Web site a registration form to mail or fax. Hotel information is also available on the symposium Web site. For additional information, contact: Lou Ann Blake, JD Law Symposium Coordinator Jacobus tenBroek Library Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Telephone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2221 E-mail: lblake at nfb.org Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. From dennisgclark at sbcglobal.net Tue Apr 12 19:02:38 2011 From: dennisgclark at sbcglobal.net (Dennis Clark) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:02:38 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Last Chance! tenBroek Law Symposium and NABL WestLawTraining, all kinds of CLE References: Message-ID: <000e01cbf944$31719210$6901a8c0@server> Hello Scott, I mentioned in an earlier email that I planned to attend the Westlaw training, but I have not paid the additional $25 fee. How should this be paid? All the best, Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" To: "Scott C. LaBarre" Cc: "Disability Rights Bar Association" ; "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Last Chance! tenBroek Law Symposium and NABL WestLawTraining, all kinds of CLE Hi Folks, we have room for a couple more attendees for our WestLaw training. Please let me know by the end of today if you'd like to attend. The info is below. Regards, Scott From: Scott C. LaBarre To: Scott C. LaBarre Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 3:30 PM Subject: tenBroek Law Symposium and NABL WestLaw Training, all kinds of CLE Greetings Everyone: This is just a reminder that the deadlines to register for the tenBroek Symposium and the follow-on NABL WestLaw training are coming up very soon, April 7, 2011. Please see the info below to learn how to register for both of these great sessions. The NABL seminar will begin at 12:45 pm on the 15th with a lunch for attendees. The substantive session will begin at 1:45 pm and conclude by 4:45 pm. To register for the tenBroek Symposium, please contact Lou Ann Blake at the information below. To register for the NABL seminar, please contact me at slabarre at labarrelaw.com or 303 504-5979, office phone. Thanks, Scott LaBarre, President, NABL Just Announced by the National Association of Blind Lawyers! What: A seminar for blind and visually impaired lawyers on how to manage WestLaw and WestLaw Next with assistive technology. When: Friday, April 15, 2011, following the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium. Where: National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, Baltimore. Cost: $25.00 if registered for the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium. $50.00 if only attending the WestLaw seminar. Lunch is included. For additional information contact: Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. President, National Association of Blind Lawyers E-mail: slabarre at labarrelaw.com For additional information about the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, go to: http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. Only One Week Left to Register! 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Bridging the Gap between the Disability Rights Movement and Other Civil Rights Movements April 14-15, 2011 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Baltimore, Maryland The 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium will consist of plenary sessions and workshops facilitated by distinguished law professors, practitioners, and advocates who will discuss issues such as how to translate what worked for the civil rights movements to the disability rights movement, how the disability community can learn to speak with one voice while respecting and maintaining its diversity, and how to erase the misconception that disability rights is not a civil rights issue. 2011 plenary session presenters: a.. Russlynn Ali, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights b.. Ruth Colker, Distinguished University Professor and Heck Faust Memorial Chair in Constitutional Law, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law c.. Robert Dinerstein, Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law d.. Wade Henderson, President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights e.. Scott C. LaBarre, Esquire, LaBarre Law Offices P.C. f.. Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy g.. Marc Maurer, President, National Federation of the Blind h.. Shannon Price Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights i.. Larry Paradis, Executive Director, Disability Rights Advocates j.. Howard Rosenblum, Chief Executive Officer (Designate), National Association of the Deaf k.. Lynn Hecht Schafran, Senior Vice President and Director, National Judicial Education Program, Legal Momentum 2011 workshop facilitators: a.. Mazen Basrawi, Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division b.. Michael W. Bien, Managing Partner, Rosen, Bien & Galvan LLP c.. Peter Blanck, University Professor and Chair, The Burton Blatt Institute d.. Ella Callow, Legal Program Director, The National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families e.. Kevin Cremin, Director of Disability and Public Benefits Law, Legal Services NYC f.. Brian East, Senior Attorney, Advocacy, Inc. g.. Leslie Ellis, Jury Consultant, TrialGraphix h.. Donald Freedman, Partner, Rosenberg, Freedman & Goldstein LLP i.. Douglas Kruse, Director, PhD program in Labor Relations and Human Resources, Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations j.. Janet Lord, Senior Partner, BlueLaw International k.. Laura Rovner, Associate Professor of Law, University of Denver Sturm College of Law l.. Jo Anne Simon, Esquire m.. Michael Waterstone, J. Howard Ziemann Fellow and Professor of Law, Loyola Law School The theme keynote speaker will be Commissioner Chai Feldblum, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A legislative update will be provided by Andrew Imparato, senior counsel and disability policy director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Documentation for CLE credits will be provided. Registration fee: $175 Student registration fee: $25 The registration deadline is April 7, 2011. A limited number of scholarships to cover the registration fee will be available to individuals with demonstrated financial need. To learn more about the symposium and symposium sponsorship opportunities, view the agenda, and register online, please visit http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. You may also download from this Web site a registration form to mail or fax. Hotel information is also available on the symposium Web site. For additional information, contact: Lou Ann Blake, JD Law Symposium Coordinator Jacobus tenBroek Library Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Telephone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2221 E-mail: lblake at nfb.org Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dennisgclark%40sbcglobal.net From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Tue Apr 12 19:43:59 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:43:59 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] I need your tricks and tips please! Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052CE0@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Hello all, This summer I will begin practicing at our Center for Community and Civil Justice this summer, fall, and spring terms as a student attorney. Some of the programs used at the clinic such as pro-docs are not compatible with Jaws for Windows, and so I wondered if I could get tricks, hints, and best practices from you as you are out there practicing. It never hurts to ask those who have gone before. So, what programs do you use, how do you manage your case folders, what do you use as your tickler, give me your ideas please. I will have my student bar card at the start of this summer so can appear in court. I currently have Microsoft office 2010 and use Outlook extensively. We use an Exchange server and have my Windows Mobile Smartphone on the server so get updates to my calendar and emails when not in the office. Here is some background on the clinic program to give you an idea on what I will be doing. Any ideas you can pass along would be very helpful. The Civil Justice Clinic course (CJC) covers several civil litigation practice areas including Family Law, Consumer Law, Social Security Disability, and Community Lawyering for the Homeless. The CJC introduces second and third-year law students to the actual practice of law through the supervised representation of homeless and other low-income clients. The family and consumer law sections include: child custody, visitation, foster care, simple and complex divorces, protective orders, probate, wills, real property transfers, debt relief, fraud, and general consumer protection. The Student Attorneys handle cases at both trial and appellate stages. Students appearing in court on these matters will need to be eligible to obtain a student bar card. Student are able to obtain a bar card after completing 45 hours of study. The Social Security Disability component, also offered to second and third-year law students, represents individuals in administrative hearings who have been denied disability benefits. Student Attorneys file appeals, track case developments, update records, prepare for trial, and represent clients at an administrative hearing. The CJC also offers a Community Lawyering component to second and third-year students. Through Community Lawyering, CJC provides basic legal services to the homeless community living in shelters or on the streets of San Antonio. In addition to the local homeless population, CJC students make regular trips to the Texas Border to provide legal services in colonias and other underserved areas. Our legal services include legal advice, some brief representation, and often full-service legal assistance in benefits, consumer issues, housing, family, victims' rights, contract disputes, and wills preparation. There are no prerequisites for the CJC other than a genuine interest in advocacy on behalf of low-income clients. Courses in administrative law, evidence, Texas Civil Procedure, trial advocacy, family law, and wills are encouraged. In the summer, CJC requires an in-office commitment of 15 hours per week during the 10-week period covering both summer sessions, plus an additional 2 hours per week of classroom instruction. Students will earn 3 credits. Preference will be given to students who graduate in December 2011. The summer course will be taught on a pass/fail basis. In fall/spring, CJC requires an in-office commitment of a minimum of 15 hours per week, plus an additional 4 hours of classroom instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. CJC is 4 hours per semester; students will earn their 8 hours at the completion of the Spring Semester. Fall/spring and summer CJC are graded on a letter-scale. Robert Dittman Research Fellow, Center for Terrorism Law, Jurist Doctor Candidate, St. Mary's University school of law EMAIL: rdittman at mail.stmarytx.edu PHONE: (210) 389 - 3388 "True Justice is blind." From JFreeh at nfb.org Wed Apr 13 20:57:53 2011 From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh, Jessica) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:57:53 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Former Senator Chris Dodd to Speak at Fourth Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Message-ID: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 (Cell) cdanielsen at nfb.org Former Senator Chris Dodd to Speak at Fourth Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Baltimore, Maryland (April 13, 2011): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) will present the fourth Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium on April 14–15, 2011, at the NFB Jernigan Institute in Baltimore. The symposium, entitled "Bridging the Gap Between the Disability Rights Movement and Other Civil Rights Movements,” and named for NFB founder and pioneering legal scholar Dr. Jacobus tenBroek (1911–1968), will gather public officials, legal scholars, and disability rights advocates for a two-day seminar on the state of disability law in the United States, and will discuss how disability rights may be advanced in the future. Chris Dodd, former senator for the state of Connecticut, will be the keynote speaker. “Our first three Jacobus tenBroek symposia were extraordinary events, and we are looking forward to once again hosting leading players and thinkers in the disability community, including our esteemed keynote speaker Senator Dodd,” said Dr. Marc Maurer, an attorney and President of the National Federation of the Blind. “Disability law is rapidly changing at the national and international level, and this forum will provide an opportunity for everyone to assess developments and plan strategies in this dynamic and critically important field.” Senator Dodd said: “I am honored to have the opportunity to address the nation’s foremost symposium on disability rights. I worked closely with the disability community while authoring the Help America Vote Act, and have long considered myself an advocate for people with disabilities. I look forward to contributing to this important discussion.” Dr. Jacobus tenBroek was a constitutional law scholar, a blind professor at Berkeley, and an author of treatises on the Fourteenth Amendment and social welfare. Dr. tenBroek created the concept that civil rights should apply to disabled Americans, and he published extensively on the application of the law to those with disabilities. His efforts to advance civil rights for the blind and others with disabilities included drafting the model White Cane Law, which has had a profound influence on the development of civil rights laws for the disabled throughout the United States, and publishing authoritative articles like “The Right to Live in the World: The Disabled in the Law of Torts.” The proceedings of the symposium will be published in the Texas Journal on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights. For more information about the National Federation of the Blind, please visit www.nfb.org. ### About the National Federation of the Blind With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. From JFreeh at nfb.org Wed Apr 13 21:17:57 2011 From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh, Jessica) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:17:57 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Montgomery County Discriminates Against Blind Employee Message-ID: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 (Cell) cdanielsen at nfb.org Montgomery County Discriminates Against Blind Employee Rockville, Maryland (April 13, 2011): With the assistance of the National Federation of the Blind, a blind woman who was until recently employed as an information specialist with Montgomery County's Department of Health and Human Services has filed suit against the County for unlawful discrimination under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The suit arises from the County's purchase of an inaccessible database program that employees of its new 311 call center must use to complete their tasks. Yasmin Reyazuddin worked in the call center of the County's Department of Health and Human Services: Division of Aging and Disability Services until the County consolidated that call center and others into its new Montgomery County 311 Call Center. Ms. Reyazuddin had been using screen access software, which converts information on a computer screen into synthesized speech or into Braille that can be displayed on a device known as a refreshable Braille display, to access the computer programs with which she needed to interact in order to provide accurate information to callers, keep records of calls, and perform other tasks necessary for resolving the concerns of callers. When she learned that her agency's call center would be consolidated into the County's new 311 call center, she repeatedly inquired of County officials whether the software for the new call center would be accessible with screen access technology and provided information to the County about accessible solutions. For the new call center, the County ultimately procured a database system from Oracle known as Seibel Customer Relationship Management (CRM). According to its manufacturer, this software can be configured to work with screen access software, but the County installed a custom configuration of the software that is not accessible to blind employees. Ms. Reyazuddin was originally scheduled to be transferred to the new call center with other information specialists, but was not allowed to be transferred when she raised concerns about the accessibility of the CRM program. Ms. Reyazuddin has not been allowed to test the software for accessibility, and although Oracle provided the County with documentation describing how the software could be made accessible, the County has not implemented an accessible configuration of the software. Ms. Reyazuddin has been downgraded from an information specialist to a support staff position at the County Department of Health and Human Services, and she is only given duties that fill approximately half of an eight-hour work day. She has been informed that her pay will also be cut because the County claims that her multilingual skills are no longer being used in her new assignment. Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "Yasmin Reyazuddin has been treated shamefully and with deliberate disregard for her legal and civil rights by Montgomery County. Instead of taking the steps necessary to make the database program used by employees of the Montgomery County 311 Call Center accessible, the County has reassigned her to a lower-paying job in which her skills are not being used. We cannot and will not tolerate this discrimination against her and other blind County employees." Ms. Reyazuddin said: "Despite my ten years of service to Montgomery County, I am now being shifted to a lower-paying position with little to do. I could do all of my former job duties if the County would follow Oracle's guidelines for making CRM accessible, but instead I am largely relegated to idleness. The situation has caused me considerable emotional distress. I did not want to resort to litigation but I feel that I have no choice if I am to once again be a productive employee of Montgomery County." The plaintiff is represented with the assistance of the National Federation of the Blind by Joseph B. Espo and Timothy R. Elder of the Baltimore firm Brown, Goldstein & Levy. ### About the National Federation of the Blind With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. From paulharpur at gmail.com Thu Apr 14 21:56:05 2011 From: paulharpur at gmail.com (Paul Harpur) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:56:05 +1000 Subject: [blindlaw] Bluebook? Message-ID: <000001cbfaee$c40a2230$4c1e6690$@com> Gday, I am not familiar with the Bluebook on account of practicing in Australia. I have published 3 papers in US journals. One of them the US Prof had his RA Bluebook the paper and the other 2 I paid a local Australian RA. I wanted to have something turned around a little quicker as we just decided to change focus of the paper. The US journal we are hoping for has a max word count of 12000 but this paper will probably be nearer 7000. Does anyone want to make some money turning something from a in text Harvard citation to Bluebook? If so how much? I can pay via either cheque or electronic funds transfer or what ever. Contact me off list at paulharpur at gmail.com cheers! Dr Paul Harpur BBus (HRM), LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD, Solicitor of the High Court of Australia Post Doctorate Research Fellow, the TC Beirne School of Law, The University of Queensland, on the project entitled "From Ratification to Implementation: The Disability Human Rights Paradigm and the Right to Work in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities". Tele: +61 7 3735 8864 Mob: + 61 7 417 635 609 E-Mail: p.harpur at law.uq.edu.au Skype: paul.harpur My academic profile page can be accessed at: Details on my publications can be found on SSRN at: The TC Beirne School of Law celebrates its 75th Anniversary in 2011. From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Thu Apr 14 23:18:48 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:18:48 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Need a pac mate QX and 40 Cell Display for legal work? Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E0532D7@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Hello all, I know this isn't directly on point, but I wanted to give this list first crack at buying this Pac Mate QX 440 from me because I know it will get used. Besides we all could use adaptive equipment right? All of the following items are included in this package, are in perfect working order Pac Mate QX 440: This is a qwerty keyboard unit running Windows Mobile with the latest update from Freedom Scientific 6.5. Pac Mate Portable 40 cell Braille display: This is the 40 cell display that can either be used attached to the unit or used alone with a laptop, netbook, or desktop computer. It is completely JAWS compatible, and works with many other screen readers. Original shipping boxes, accessories such as carry case, battery charger, and so on, documentation, and cables Extras The following items are included in the package but did not originally come with the Pac Mate unit. Wireless card, 8 GIG compact flash card, Infrared printing adapter (this works well if you are printing to a Braille embosser), Carry case for the Braille display, and Ethernet network card. So, make me an offer. Brand new just for the Pac Mate and Braille display is 4,695 this is just for reference. I am not out to break anyone's bank so I am very flexible on the price. I just want to make sure someone that needs the technology can be able to afford a nice equipment package and can get some use out of it. Robert Dittman Research Fellow, Center for Terrorism Law, Jurist Doctor Candidate, St. Mary's University school of law EMAIL: rdittman at mail.stmarytx.edu PHONE: (210) 389 - 3388 "True Justice is blind." From william.burley3 at gmail.com Sun Apr 17 08:47:37 2011 From: william.burley3 at gmail.com (William Burley, III) Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:47:37 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] I need your tricks and tips please! In-Reply-To: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052CE0@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052CE0@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Message-ID: <4daaa938.4100ec0a.6899.ffffa287@mx.google.com> Robert, I haven't noticed if anyone has responded to your inquiry. As for Social Security Disability matters, much of it can now be done online. There are programs out there that work fairly well with JAWS but not sure if they will purchase that for the type of program that you're embarking upon. Try going to www.ssa.gov and you will find that you can fill out much of the information directly on the website. I'm not sure if they are having you guys actually represent the client as the main representative, but you can either store an electronic signature for the form or just have someone assist you with signing. I don't know many Texas firms using Pro Docs anymore. What they may be willing to do is to get Texas Civil Forms on CD. You can just put the whole book, including its Table of Contents on your computer. Hope that helps a bit. Will William Burley Paralegal Coordinator Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 Houston, Texas 77045 Telephone: (713) 551-8689 Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com Web: www.burley-wilson.com "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." Legal Confidentiality Notice The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message from your system. Thank you. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dittman, Robert Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 2:44 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] I need your tricks and tips please! Hello all, This summer I will begin practicing at our Center for Community and Civil Justice this summer, fall, and spring terms as a student attorney. Some of the programs used at the clinic such as pro-docs are not compatible with Jaws for Windows, and so I wondered if I could get tricks, hints, and best practices from you as you are out there practicing. It never hurts to ask those who have gone before. So, what programs do you use, how do you manage your case folders, what do you use as your tickler, give me your ideas please. I will have my student bar card at the start of this summer so can appear in court. I currently have Microsoft office 2010 and use Outlook extensively. We use an Exchange server and have my Windows Mobile Smartphone on the server so get updates to my calendar and emails when not in the office. Here is some background on the clinic program to give you an idea on what I will be doing. Any ideas you can pass along would be very helpful. The Civil Justice Clinic course (CJC) covers several civil litigation practice areas including Family Law, Consumer Law, Social Security Disability, and Community Lawyering for the Homeless. The CJC introduces second and third-year law students to the actual practice of law through the supervised representation of homeless and other low-income clients. The family and consumer law sections include: child custody, visitation, foster care, simple and complex divorces, protective orders, probate, wills, real property transfers, debt relief, fraud, and general consumer protection. The Student Attorneys handle cases at both trial and appellate stages. Students appearing in court on these matters will need to be eligible to obtain a student bar card. Student are able to obtain a bar card after completing 45 hours of study. The Social Security Disability component, also offered to second and third-year law students, represents individuals in administrative hearings who have been denied disability benefits. Student Attorneys file appeals, track case developments, update records, prepare for trial, and represent clients at an administrative hearing. The CJC also offers a Community Lawyering component to second and third-year students. Through Community Lawyering, CJC provides basic legal services to the homeless community living in shelters or on the streets of San Antonio. In addition to the local homeless population, CJC students make regular trips to the Texas Border to provide legal services in colonias and other underserved areas. Our legal services include legal advice, some brief representation, and often full-service legal assistance in benefits, consumer issues, housing, family, victims' rights, contract disputes, and wills preparation. There are no prerequisites for the CJC other than a genuine interest in advocacy on behalf of low-income clients. Courses in administrative law, evidence, Texas Civil Procedure, trial advocacy, family law, and wills are encouraged. In the summer, CJC requires an in-office commitment of 15 hours per week during the 10-week period covering both summer sessions, plus an additional 2 hours per week of classroom instruction. Students will earn 3 credits. Preference will be given to students who graduate in December 2011. The summer course will be taught on a pass/fail basis. In fall/spring, CJC requires an in-office commitment of a minimum of 15 hours per week, plus an additional 4 hours of classroom instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. CJC is 4 hours per semester; students will earn their 8 hours at the completion of the Spring Semester. Fall/spring and summer CJC are graded on a letter-scale. Robert Dittman Research Fellow, Center for Terrorism Law, Jurist Doctor Candidate, St. Mary's University school of law EMAIL: rdittman at mail.stmarytx.edu PHONE: (210) 389 - 3388 "True Justice is blind." _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 gmail.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 18 22:48:21 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:48:21 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. D.O.J. Posting Message-ID: <5334E4CFAA634C0186E1C6EFBF1C8D68@none8a46117901> * U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR PRINCIPAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ES-0905-00 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 11-EOUSA-SES-001 All applications must be received by May 06, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/principaldeputydire.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rfarber at jw.com Tue Apr 19 04:51:04 2011 From: rfarber at jw.com (Farber, Randy) Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:51:04 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Medical Professional Listserv Message-ID: <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2020EAB838D@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> Does anyone know if there is a listserv like Blindlaw for doctors and medical professionals? -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If you have received this e-mail in error, or are not its intended recipient, please: do not print, copy, or distribute in any way the above message or its attachments; delete this e-mail from your computer; and inform the sender of this error. Thank you. ________________________________ From: Robyn Powell [mailto:RPowell at equalrightscenter.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 10:25 AM To: Parry, John; Phelan, William Subject: Disability Rights Program Manager Job Posting FYI - ERC is hiring. Please circulate and feel free to contact me with questions. Thanks! Robyn M. Powell Disability Rights Program Manager Equal Rights Center 11 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 450 Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 370-3210 rpowell at equalrightscenter.org www.equalrightscenter.org Members of the ERC play an integral role in the advancement of civil rights across the country. As the eyes, ears, and voice of the ERC, our enthusiastic members/advocates identify issues of discrimination nationwide as they develop and alert us to possible areas of systemic discrimination. Become a member today, simply by signing up for news on our homepage, www.equalrightscenter.org. [cid:image001.gif at 01CBFE7C.9249C8E0] THE EQUAL RIGHTS CENTER Disability Rights Program Manager The Equal Rights Center (ERC) is a national non-profit civil rights organization based in Washington, D.C. With members located in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the ERC works nationally to promote equal opportunity in housing, employment, disability rights, immigrant rights, and access to public accommodations and government services. The ERC employs a variety of tools in advancing civil rights, including education and outreach, training, counseling and advocacy, research, investigation and testing, and enforcement. The Equal Rights Center currently seeks a Manager for its Disability Rights Program to lead all aspects of the Program's activities. REQUIREMENTS Candidates Should Possess: · A record of strong commitment to the legal rights of people with disabilities and experience as an advocate for people with disabilities. * Excellent working knowledge of the ADA, the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and other relevant legislation. · Experience in disability rights investigations. * Knowledge of disability rights test/survey coordination. * Broad knowledge of organizations and agencies serving the needs of people with disabilities and the capacity for building alliances with these organizations. * Strong oral and written communication, analytical skills, and public presentation skills. * Disciplined adherence to deadlines. * Experience managing a complex program, juggling individual and programmatic workloads, and complying with legal requirements. * Ability to conduct in-person interviews and intakes. * Ability to effectively conduct education and outreach presentations to cross-disability communities. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates must have a minimum of a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited university; a J.D. degree a plus. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS · Three years of civil rights and/or disability rights work * Three years of program management experience The Equal Rights Center is a barrier, drug, and smoke-free workplace. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Salary is competitive and will vary with experience. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, personal, and sick leave. SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary: Commensurate with experience Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, personal, and sick leave. APPLICATION PROCEDURE E-mail cover letter and résumé to: employment at equalrightscenter.org Subject Line: Disability Rights Program Manager Deadline: Open until filled. Robyn M. Powell Disability Rights Program Manager Equal Rights Center 11 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 450 Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 370-3210 rpowell at equalrightscenter.org www.equalrightscenter.org Members of the ERC play an integral role in the advancement of civil rights across the country. As the eyes, ears, and voice of the ERC, our enthusiastic members/advocates identify issues of discrimination nationwide as they develop and alert us to possible areas of systemic discrimination. Become a member today, simply by signing up for news on our homepage, www.equalrightscenter.org. ============== Going to respond to this message? Be sure to hit "Reply All" when doing so. Disability Discussion Docket (3D) ABA Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law http://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_services/mental_physical_disability.html [cid:~WRD000.jpg] ------------------ Material distributed over 3D is for educational and informational purposes only. 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Thanks. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nightingale, Noel" To: ; Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 12:45 PM Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Disability Rights Program Manager Job Posting > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net > From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Tue Apr 19 20:36:15 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:36:15 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Disability Rights Program Manager Job Posting In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I simply forwarded the e-mail and I doubt that another forward attempt would help you, but perhaps a search of the entity's website would be fruitful. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 11:48 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] FW: Disability Rights Program Manager Job Posting Noel: Your email regarding the Disability Rights Management Program job listing is received. However, I was unable to access any information therefrom. Would you please try sending that link again. Thanks. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nightingale, Noel" To: ; Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 12:45 PM Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Disability Rights Program Manager Job Posting > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/noel.nightingale%40ed.gov From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Tue Apr 19 20:37:04 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:37:04 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Comment Submission to Help Law Students with Disabilities Message-ID: From: CMPDL's Disability Discussion Docket (3D) [mailto:CMPDL-3D at MAIL.AMERICANBAR.ORG] On Behalf Of Phelan, William Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 12:05 PM To: CMPDL-3D at MAIL.AMERICANBAR.ORG Subject: Comment Submission to Help Law Students with Disabilities Hello friends, Some of you I have spoken to already. For those who I have not spoken with, please excuse the impersonal nature of this e-mail; but, as you will see below, there is a task before us that requires effort from a large group. I am writing you to see if you and/or your entity wish to submit comments to the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admission to the Bar's (LEAB) Standards Review Committee (SRC) in order to ameliorate the ABA Standards and Rules of Procedure for Approval of Law Schools (Standards). Background SRC is soliciting comment from interested parties (for more details, see: http://apps.americanbar.org/legaled/committees/comstandards.html). Comments to SRC are due by mid-July. SRC will then process the comments and submit its suggestions to LEAB in August. LEAB will then release the proposed changes to the public for another round of comments. Therefore, there will be two bites at this apple. As you may know, the Standards are what all ABA-approved law schools must meet in order to receive ABA-accreditation. The legal education community takes the Standards very seriously. Some of the Standards touch on disability either directly or indirectly, and nearly all of these Standards do so in an inadequate manner. Therefore, making sure concerns are heard when the Standards are updated is an imperative policy project that can help ensure that nearly all of America's law schools and legal testing agencies properly accommodate applicants and law students with disabilities. Without going into too much detail at this time, there are serious and well-founded concerns that applicants and law students with disabilities are facing problems in receiving accommodations from testing agencies and law schools. There also appears to be problems in eliminating bias within the profession regarding this population. Whether it is flagging on the LSAT, a denial of JAWS for a civil procedure final, or the faulty assumption that someone with a learning disability is automatically unfit to attend law school, those in the early part of the legal profession's pipeline who happen to have disabilities need help! The Commission and its Committee on Lawyers with Disabilities have already drafted and approved a set of comments for the first round of commenting. They are attached. You can access the Standards in their current form here: http://www.americanbar.org/content/aba/groups/legal_education/resources/standards.html. Action Requested The SRC is asking entities or individuals to submit comments. If your organization, for whatever reason, cannot submit comments they can be submitted by you in your individual capacity. This effort is being treated as a submission process used for commenting on proposed rules offered by governmental agencies. What is important here is for the legal education community to read your views regarding the importance of providing an unobstructed path to law school and beyond. The attached comments provide explanations of the proposed edits. I would also like to hear your views. Therefore, there will be a conference call to further explain this process and discuss potential comments to the Standards. After a brief explanation of the process and a run down of the Commission's product, the call will be open for all to participate. I expect the call to last no more than an hour. You do not need to attend the phone call to participate and submit comments. In sum, this is an excellent opportunity to help law students and law school applicants with disabilities. Next Steps 1. Please reply to me and let me know if you are interested in joining this information-sharing effort 2. Go to the following link before 5PM on 4/26/11 and indicate during which of the proposed conference call times you are available: http://doodle.com/r5n457pu6ysqx3xr . If you require conference call captioning, please let me know in your e-mail reply. 3. On 4/27/11 I will notify all of the date and time of the conference call and provide call-in information. 4. Go over the attached document in preparation for the call. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Best, Bill Phelan William J. Phelan, IV, Esq. Special Projects & Technology Coordinator Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law American Bar Association 740 15th Street, NW, 9th Fl. Washington, DC 20005-1022 T: 202-662-1576 F: 202-442-3439 william.phelan at americanbar.org http://www.abanet.org/disability Notice: The contents of this e-mail may be confidential and/or privileged. 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Name: LEAP-SRC Standards Comments from CMPDL - FINAL.pdf Type: application/octet-stream Size: 241969 bytes Desc: LEAP-SRC Standards Comments from CMPDL - FINAL.pdf URL: From Bennett.Prows at HHS.GOV Wed Apr 20 18:28:16 2011 From: Bennett.Prows at HHS.GOV (Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR)) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:28:16 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Job Announcements at the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S., Dept. of Health and Human Services Message-ID: <45909D82C38DBE408DA69213A6A4C777CDF142D652@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> Hello, I have posted the links to a few jobs now being posted for OCR HHS. I've pasted the web info for one of the jobs below as an example of what we're recruiting for. Look at the web site links for the others. Some are located in Washington, D.C. and some in the Regions. Good job hunting. /s/ Bennett Prows Job Title: Deputy Regional Manager Equal Opportunity Specialist Department: Department Of Health And Human Services Agency: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services Job Announcement Number: HHS-OS-DE-11-463317 SALARY RANGE: $101,035.00 - $131,343.00 /year OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, April 14, 2011 to Wednesday, April 27, 2011 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0360-14 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Atlanta, GA WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens JOB SUMMARY: Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans. This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR). This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement HHS-OS-MP-11-463365 under merit promotion procedures. Please review that announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under merit promotion procedures. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered. PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps (not as a career/career-conditional employee) are encouraged to apply under the merit promotion announcement indicated above. Additional selections may be made from this announcement. KEY REQUIREMENTS: * U.S. Citizenship is required. Back to top Duties Additional Duty Location Info: 1 vacancy - Atlanta, GA Directs the regional staff ranging from grades GS-2 through GS-13 engaging in civil rights and Privacy Rule work, in implementing an effective plan for civil rights and privacy of health information compliance programs in health and human services institutions and systems in the region and for headquarters. Makem final decision on problems growing out of activities that subordinates cannot resolve because of precedent-setting nature or sensitivity, also resolves differences between key subordinates on important program matters Advise the Regional Manager on the adequacy and effectiveness and of existing Departmental policies and programs for promoting compliance and participants in the formulation of major changes in Departmental policies. Provide advice and information to the Regional Manager and Regional Operating Divisions and Staff Division personnel on civil rights and health privacy policy development and interpretation affecting their areas of responsibility; alerting them when major compliance action and attendant publicity has the potential for impact on Departmental program activity. ****** Supervisory Management Policy Specialist, GS-0301-14 - HHS-OS-DE-11-466756 (DE) / HHS-OS-MP-11-466758 (MP) has posted to USA Jobs, the opening and closing dates are as follow Opening 04/22/2011 - Closing 05/05/2011 below you will find the links for the DE and MP vacancies. http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2245691&caller=ftva.asp - DE http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2245686&caller=ftva.asp - MP Information Technology Security Specialist, GS-2210-15 - HHS-OS-DE-11-466595 (DE) / HHS-OS-MP-11-466605 (MP) "Direct Hire" has posted to USA Jobs, the opening and closing dates are as follow Opening 04/21/2011 - Closing 05/04/2011 below you will find the links for the DE and MP vacancies. http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2245663&caller=ftva.asp - DE http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2245665&caller=ftva.asp - MP Regional Manager Equal Opportunity Specialist, GS-0360-15 - HHS-OS-DE-11-463215 (DE) / HHS-OS-MP-11-463284 (MP) has posted to USA Jobs, the opening and closing dates are as follow Opening 04/20/2011 - Closing 05/3/2011 below you will find the links for the DE and MP vacancies. http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2244650&caller=ftva.asp - DE http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2244665&caller=ftva.asp - MP -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Apr 21 22:06:36 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:06:36 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Face Book question Message-ID: Does anyone out there have a tutorial or document laying out how best to use Face Book with JAWS? Web sites and various attornies I frequent5 use it more and more, and every time I try to use it, I don't exactly know what to do. Any tutorial assistance wold be appreciated. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From Tim.Ford at cdph.ca.gov Fri Apr 22 03:03:14 2011 From: Tim.Ford at cdph.ca.gov (Ford, Tim (CDPH-OLS)) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:03:14 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Face Book question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <839F18076C66C345BD1C0A4ACA67A1F6076DDAD2@dhsexcmsg12.intra.dhs.ca.gov> While I do not have any personal experience to give you, I suggest that you check out the "Fred's Head" portion of the web site for the American Printing House for the Blind, www.aph.org. This is just the type of stuff I have seen articles on in the Fred's Head portion of the site. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 3:07 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Face Book question Does anyone out there have a tutorial or document laying out how best to use Face Book with JAWS? Web sites and various attornies I frequent5 use it more and more, and every time I try to use it, I don't exactly know what to do. Any tutorial assistance wold be appreciated. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/tim.ford%40cdp h.ca.gov From tim at timeldermusic.com Fri Apr 22 22:55:23 2011 From: tim at timeldermusic.com (Tim Elder) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:55:23 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Face Book question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4D92B8919E144F0CBB431B49311E2831@BGL.root> Freedom Scientific has a few links on its training page to FB tutorials. A second webinar is scheduled for the near future. -----Original Message----- From: Ross Doerr [mailto:rumpole at roadrunner.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 6:07 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Face Book question Does anyone out there have a tutorial or document laying out how best to use Face Book with JAWS? Web sites and various attornies I frequent5 use it more and more, and every time I try to use it, I don't exactly know what to do. Any tutorial assistance wold be appreciated. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 25 12:52:28 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:52:28 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Gmail Message-ID: Hasa anyone on this list been able to get in touch with Gmail help personnel for that "audio reset" for their google accounts? I have had no end of trouble with it, can't get the audio thing to work properly, and can't get the form for help to open up, and can't seem to get a real contact online to tell them that their options simply do not work. I use Gmail for work related issues, and this is an important issue. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From paulharpur at gmail.com Mon Apr 25 20:49:28 2011 From: paulharpur at gmail.com (Paul Harpur) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:49:28 +1000 Subject: [blindlaw] Gmail In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000901cc038a$4968d900$dc3a8b00$@com> Nope. I have had the same problem and get a sighted person to help. Extremely anoying but needs must. I started accessing GMail via Outlook so I did not need to put in the password everyday which has removed the risk I'd stuff up the password a few times. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, 25 April 2011 10:52 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Gmail Hasa anyone on this list been able to get in touch with Gmail help personnel for that "audio reset" for their google accounts? I have had no end of trouble with it, can't get the audio thing to work properly, and can't get the form for help to open up, and can't seem to get a real contact online to tell them that their options simply do not work. I use Gmail for work related issues, and this is an important issue. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/paulharpur%40gmail .com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Apr 26 13:03:58 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:03:58 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Gmail References: <000901cc038a$4968d900$dc3a8b00$@com> Message-ID: <80FB1A1096184933AC855F04A6AA131F@none8a46117901> Thanks Paul - I hadn't thought of going through Outlook to get to it. That new audio access thing is a big pain in the neck. Ross ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Harpur" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 4:49 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Gmail > Nope. I have had the same problem and get a sighted person to help. > Extremely anoying but needs must. > I started accessing GMail via Outlook so I did not need to put in the > password everyday which has removed the risk I'd stuff up the password a > few > times. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Ross Doerr > Sent: Monday, 25 April 2011 10:52 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] Gmail > > Hasa anyone on this list been able to get in touch with Gmail help > personnel > for that "audio reset" for their google accounts? > I have had no end of trouble with it, can't get the audio thing to work > properly, and can't get the form for help to open up, and can't seem to > get > a real contact online to tell them that their options simply do not work. > I use Gmail for work related issues, and this is an important issue. > > > Ross A. Doerr Esquire > Admitted to Practice in > Maine and New Hampshire > F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/paulharpur%40gmail > .com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3596 - Release Date: 04/25/11 > From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Apr 26 13:55:45 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:55:45 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Gmail notifier Message-ID: <35FEF1C0BEA74F60A52E2FF431A3B10F@none8a46117901> Is anyone able to contact a human being at Gmail regarding their gmail notifier option? IF so, I'd like to know how to speak with someone there. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Tue Apr 26 16:15:10 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:15:10 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Fw: National Federation of the Blind and Law School Admissions Council Agree to Settlement Message-ID: <4DB0EEEF70E34611985419A9A92DA999@labarre> FYI Please distribute this far and wide. We are particularly interested in hearing about the experience of those who will be applying to law school through LSAC. Everything should now be accessible, or at least starting in the fall. ----- Original Message ----- From: Freeh, Jessica Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 8:08 AM Subject: National Federation of the Blind and Law School Admissions Council Agree to Settlement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 (Cell) cdanielsen at nfb.org National Federation of the Blind and Law School Admissions Council Agree to Settlement LSAC Will Make its Web Site Fully Accessible to the Blind Baltimore, Maryland (April 26, 2011): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) today announced that it has settled a lawsuit with the Law School Admissions Council, Inc. (LSAC) regarding access to the LSAC Web site (www.lsac.org) by blind people. As part of the settlement, LSAC will provide full and equal access to its Web site for blind users by September 1, 2011. Changes will be made to the LSAC Web site that will allow blind users utilizing screen access technology, which converts what is on the computer screen into synthesized speech or Braille, to read and interact with it. The accessibility requirements extend to all parts of the Web site on which services or products are made available to prospective law school applicants or to LSAT and Credential Assembly Service registrants, including, but not limited to, the process of applying to law schools through lsac.org and the documents and practice tests LSAC makes available online. Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "Access to Web sites is critical to the full and equal participation of blind people in all aspects of modern life. In this instance, access is especially critical, since without it blind people experience significant barriers to entering the legal profession. The National Federation of the Blind is pleased to have reached a settlement with the Law School Admissions Council and we look forward to working with its officials and technical staff in the coming months. It is our sincere hope that other educational entities and credentialing organizations that provide vital services over the Internet will follow LSAC's example and take affirmative steps to provide full access to their Web sites by blind consumers." Deepa Goraya, a named plaintiff in the suit, said: "As someone who has gone through the law school application process and struggled to use the Law School Admission Council's Web site, I am pleased to see that the Web site will be made fully accessible and the process of gaining admission to law school will now be easier for all blind people who are interested in entering this noble profession." Under the settlement, the National Federation of the Blind will perform semi-annual accessibility testing of the LSAC Web site until September 1, 2012. The National Federation of the Blind is represented in this matter by Daniel F. Goldstein of the Baltimore firm Brown, Goldstein, and Levy; Laurence W. Paradis, Anna Levine, and Karla Gilbride of the Berkley firm Disability Rights Advocates; and Scott C. LaBarre of the Denver firm LaBarre Law Offices. ### About the National Federation of the Blind With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Tue Apr 26 16:56:13 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:56:13 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Petition for Writ of Certiorari Message-ID: <861D539E100D431AAF12EAE094F2F07F@labarre> Greetings: Hot off the press, attached you will find a Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners filed yesterday. I guess they really, really can't come to terms with the concept of providing equal access. Regards and happy reading. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. From joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com Tue Apr 26 17:00:13 2011 From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com (RJ Sandefur) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:00:13 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Petition for Writ of Certiorari References: <861D539E100D431AAF12EAE094F2F07F@labarre> Message-ID: <0388313775764F12BA100B1A02712D35@hometwxakonvzn> Scott, The patition didn't come through! RJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" To: "Scott C. LaBarre" Cc: "Disability Rights Bar Association" ; "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 12:56 PM Subject: [blindlaw] Petition for Writ of Certiorari Greetings: Hot off the press, attached you will find a Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners filed yesterday. I guess they really, really can't come to terms with the concept of providing equal access. Regards and happy reading. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/joltingjacksandefur%40gmail.com From taiablas at gmail.com Tue Apr 26 17:03:37 2011 From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:03:37 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] LASC Settlement Message-ID: I am so glad to hear of these positive results. Thanks to all involved for the hard work that has gone into getting this settlement. As a recent law school applicant, I can tell you that the LSAC site was extremely frustrating to use. I am eager to take a look at the site in its accessible form. Tai From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Tue Apr 26 17:06:04 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:06:04 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] here's the Petition, I hope Message-ID: <038FF4922F43498188A95A2F36E2D9AC@labarre> Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. 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LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. 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LaBarre" To: "Disability Rights Bar Association" ; "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 1:06 PM Subject: [blindlaw] here's the Petition, I hope Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. 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Enyart - Petition and Appendix.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 494715 bytes Desc: not available URL: From joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com Tue Apr 26 17:40:09 2011 From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com (RJ Sandefur) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:40:09 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] here's the Petition, I hope References: <038FF4922F43498188A95A2F36E2D9AC@labarre> Message-ID: <3BB034C1D8424E579392B0092899A8A0@hometwxakonvzn> When will we see your response to the petition? RJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" To: "Disability Rights Bar Association" ; "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 1:06 PM Subject: [blindlaw] here's the Petition, I hope Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. 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This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/joltingjacksandefur%40gmail.com > From dandrews at visi.com Wed Apr 27 10:28:00 2011 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:28:00 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] National Federation of the Blind and Law School Admissions Council Agree to Settlement Message-ID: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 (Cell) cdanielsen at nfb.org National Federation of the Blind and Law School Admissions Council Agree to Settlement LSAC Will Make its Web Site Fully Accessible to the Blind Baltimore, Maryland (April 26, 2011): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) today announced that it has settled a lawsuit with the Law School Admissions Council, Inc. (LSAC) regarding access to the LSAC Web site (www.lsac.org) by blind people. As part of the settlement, LSAC will provide full and equal access to its Web site for blind users by September 1, 2011. Changes will be made to the LSAC Web site that will allow blind users utilizing screen access technology, which converts what is on the computer screen into synthesized speech or Braille, to read and interact with it. The accessibility requirements extend to all parts of the Web site on which services or products are made available to prospective law school applicants or to LSAT and Credential Assembly Service registrants, including, but not limited to, the process of applying to law schools through lsac.org and the documents and practice tests LSAC makes available online. Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "Access to Web sites is critical to the full and equal participation of blind people in all aspects of modern life. In this instance, access is especially critical, since without it blind people experience significant barriers to entering the legal profession. The National Federation of the Blind is pleased to have reached a settlement with the Law School Admissions Council and we look forward to working with its officials and technical staff in the coming months. It is our sincere hope that other educational entities and credentialing organizations that provide vital services over the Internet will follow LSAC's example and take affirmative steps to provide full access to their Web sites by blind consumers." Deepa Goraya, a named plaintiff in the suit, said: "As someone who has gone through the law school application process and struggled to use the Law School Admission Council's Web site, I am pleased to see that the Web site will be made fully accessible and the process of gaining admission to law school will now be easier for all blind people who are interested in entering this noble profession." Under the settlement, the National Federation of the Blind will perform semi-annual accessibility testing of the LSAC Web site until September 1, 2012. The National Federation of the Blind is represented in this matter by Daniel F. Goldstein of the Baltimore firm Brown, Goldstein, and Levy; Laurence W. Paradis, Anna Levine, and Karla Gilbride of the Berkley firm Disability Rights Advocates; and Scott C. LaBarre of the Denver firm LaBarre Law Offices. ### About the National Federation of the Blind With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Wed Apr 27 17:53:09 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:53:09 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting - Work for free!! Message-ID: <5E94436E246D4C49AAD9765DEB331B03@none8a46117901> Eastern District of Virginia - * SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (SERVES WITHOUT COMPENSATION) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA 11-EDVA-01 Positions are open until filled, but resumes must be received by May 13, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-edva-01.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Apr 28 18:18:36 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:18:36 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. attorney posting - Work for Free!! Today's posting is in Georgia Message-ID: * SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (UNCOMPENSATED) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA Application Deadline: May 13, 2011, although applications may be considered after that date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/2011unpaidsausa.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From spangler.robert at gmail.com Fri Apr 29 18:28:00 2011 From: spangler.robert at gmail.com (Robert Spangler) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:28:00 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Law Student Message-ID: <4DBB0330.5060705@gmail.com> Hello, I am in my second to last year of my undergrad (I say it that way because I am a senior but I am not graduating until May of next year). I am looking at going to law school. Is there anyone on this list who may be able to answer questions for me regarding law school admission as it pertains to blind people? I am particularly concerned about the LSAT. Also, my state services are willing to pay for me to go to law school if I can furnish to them some informational interviews. So, it would be helpful if I could speak to a couple practicing lawyers in order to gain some insight on the profession. Thanks everyone for your help. Robby From captaincynic3 at gmail.com Fri Apr 29 21:24:39 2011 From: captaincynic3 at gmail.com (scott) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:24:39 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Accessing LexisNexis with Jaws and Voiceover Message-ID: Greetings listers, This is my first post here, so be reasonably kind when you respond. I've been reading archives from this list, focusing on discussions of using Jaws to access the legal services offered by LexisNexis. These messages however are from 2008, clearly indicating use of jfw 8 or 9, at the latest. I have 2 questions: 1. How are Jaws and LN getting along these days? We're onto Jaws 12, and I'm sure the web-site for LN has changed to some degree, so what's the story in 2011? Fully accessible, somewhat accessible, a nightmare? I'd love to hear your thoughts. 2. Has anyone attempted to use Voiceover and Safari to access LexisNexis? Again, I'd appreciate any input you can offer. Thanks, Scott Blanks Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/blindconfucius From dravant at ameritech.net Fri Apr 29 22:55:13 2011 From: dravant at ameritech.net (Denise Avant) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:55:13 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Accessing LexisNexis with Jaws and Voiceover In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <535E5F50-0F38-4ADD-8C5E-32C248B7F736@ameritech.net> Hello, I am currently using jfw 12 with lexis in my office. I find it accessible. all of the boxes, edit fields and links are spoken. if you know how to use the jfw find command and other commands like headings and list links, you should be fine. the best thing to do is explore the various pages to get a sense of the layouts. i have voiceover on a mac at home, but have not tried it with lexis. On Apr 29, 2011, at 4:24 PM, scott wrote: > Greetings listers, > > This is my first post here, so be reasonably kind when you respond. > > I've been reading archives from this list, focusing on discussions of using Jaws to access the legal services offered by LexisNexis. These messages however are from 2008, clearly indicating use of jfw 8 or 9, at the latest. > > I have 2 questions: > > 1. How are Jaws and LN getting along these days? We're onto Jaws 12, and I'm sure the web-site for LN has changed to some degree, so what's the story in 2011? Fully accessible, somewhat accessible, a nightmare? I'd love to hear your thoughts. > 2. Has anyone attempted to use Voiceover and Safari to access LexisNexis? Again, I'd appreciate any input you can offer. > > Thanks, > Scott Blanks > Follow me on Twitter: > http://twitter.com/blindconfucius > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dravant%40ameritech.net From captaincynic3 at gmail.com Fri Apr 29 23:07:39 2011 From: captaincynic3 at gmail.com (scott) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:07:39 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Accessing LexisNexis with Jaws and Voiceover References: <535E5F50-0F38-4ADD-8C5E-32C248B7F736@ameritech.net> Message-ID: Your input is appreciated. It seems that Jaws might be faring better than in years past. this also gives me hope for Voiceover, which a friend would prefer to use when accessing the Internet. Thanks for your ideas, and I look forward to more from this list. Take care, Scott Blanks Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/blindconfucius From shaunreim at gmail.com Fri Apr 29 23:32:45 2011 From: shaunreim at gmail.com (Shaun Reimers) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:32:45 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Law Student In-Reply-To: <4DBB0330.5060705@gmail.com> References: <4DBB0330.5060705@gmail.com> Message-ID: I just finished my first year of law school and could share some insight into the LSAT for you, although I had enough sight to take the test via large-print, and may have the info you're looking for. Whether you have some sight or no sight, I can tell you the logic puzzles were the most challenging aspect of the test for me. There was really no way for me to make diagrams like my sighted counterparts, so the test was arguably not accessible in that way. The other three parts of the test, however, were story problems that required simple logical reasoning and no diagramming, so I felt they were fair. The NFB has made some legal headway with LSAC, so I expect things will change by the time you take the test. Shaun shaunreim at gmail.com Sent from my iPad On Apr 29, 2011, at 12:28 PM, Robert Spangler wrote: > Hello, > > I am in my second to last year of my undergrad (I say it that way because I am a senior but I am not graduating until May of next year). I am looking at going to law school. Is there anyone on this list who may be able to answer questions for me regarding law school admission as it pertains to blind people? I am particularly concerned about the LSAT. Also, my state services are willing to pay for me to go to law school if I can furnish to them some informational interviews. So, it would be helpful if I could speak to a couple practicing lawyers in order to gain some insight on the profession. > > Thanks everyone for your help. > > Robby > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/shaunreim%40gmail.com From dravant at ameritech.net Sat Apr 30 01:55:19 2011 From: dravant at ameritech.net (Denise Avant) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:55:19 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Accessing LexisNexis with Jaws and Voiceover In-Reply-To: References: <535E5F50-0F38-4ADD-8C5E-32C248B7F736@ameritech.net> Message-ID: <1068F5CF-C3FF-4FFC-9C75-4A2FB2D3918F@ameritech.net> hi, i forgot to add there is also an apple with voiceover list known as macvisionaries. if you or your friend joins the list, you may find people in the legal profession, specifically law students that use voiceover and lexis. On Apr 29, 2011, at 6:07 PM, scott wrote: > Your input is appreciated. It seems that Jaws might be faring better than in years past. this also gives me hope for Voiceover, which a friend would prefer to use when accessing the Internet. Thanks for your ideas, and I look forward to more from this list. > > Take care, > Scott Blanks > Follow me on Twitter: > http://twitter.com/blindconfucius > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dravant%40ameritech.net From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Apr 1 12:29:37 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 08:29:37 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney postings Message-ID: * EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY/ GS-12 TO GS-14 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, CIVIL DIVISION, TORTS BRANCH OFFICE OF CONSTITUTIONAL AND SPECIALIZED TORTS WASHINGTON, DC Applications must be received not later than April 29, 2011.. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/t-cstl-vaccineattygs.htm * EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY, GS-905-14/15 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE OF OVERSEAS PROSECUTORIAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING RESIDENT LEGAL ADVISOR IN MANILA, PHILLIPPINES 11-CRM-DET-016 Position is open until filled. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-crm-det-016.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Apr 1 12:42:59 2011 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC)) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 08:42:59 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] [msbaanimallaw] Mid-Atlantic Animal Law Symposium -- One Week Away In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D0454231CC48F@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> Thanks Jan. Indeed. We (the exec. Bd. To the conference - Nathan, Josh, Alexis, and Gina) are looking forward to hosting this conference. The website for the conference has been updated. It is at animalsymposium.com. The cost of the conference is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The conference is free to law and other students, and they must show student ID. We are encouraging advance registrations. People who are desirous of registering in advance can contact me. I shall provide the registration form - not possible via this list service. A discount rate at a local area hotel at $119 a night has been acquired. For registration, telephone our Chair-Elect Nathan at (202) 536-1918. In sum, I am honored to lead another great and talented team again. Sincerely, Gary From: Jan Berlage [mailto:jberlage at ghsllp.com] Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 12:40 AM To: Animal Law Section Cc: tclarke at ghsllp.com; tcollins at ghsllp.com; Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC); 'Theresa L Michael' Subject: [msbaanimallaw] Mid-Atlantic Animal Law Symposium -- One Week Away Dear Section Members: I just wanted to remind you that our section's Second Annual Mid-Atlantic Animal Law Symposium is just a week away. It will be held this Friday, April 8, 2011, at The Westminster Church across from the MSBA. Please tell your friends and, if you haven't already, please sign-up for what promises to be a fun and very informative day of animal law discussion. For more information, please contact Gary Norman at Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov or Theresa L. Michael at TMichael at msba.org or go to the symposium's website at www.animalsymposium.com. Regards, Jan ________________________________ List Type: Reply To Author You are currently subscribed to msbaanimallaw as: gary.norman at cms.hhs.gov. To unsubscribe click here: Unsubscribe or visit: http://www.msba.org/mymsba/unsubscribe.asp?l=msbaanimallaw&e=gary.norman at cms.hhs.gov (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Apr 1 18:53:41 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:53:41 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting - New Orleans-DeepWaterHorizon matter Message-ID: * EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEY (GS-0905 -13/14/15) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION DEEPWATER HORIZON TASK FORCE NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 11-CRM-DET-015 Submissions must be post-marked or received by April 13, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-crm-det-015.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri Apr 1 19:06:05 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:06:05 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn Message-ID: I missed the last discussion about LinkedIn on the list. I am one of the attorneys on LnkedIn. Was there a problem with the use of the site? Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net Fri Apr 1 19:13:14 2011 From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:13:14 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] contact information Message-ID: I am wanting to contact Robert Ditmon. Would you please contact me off line. dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Fri Apr 1 19:21:22 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 19:21:22 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] contact information In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E050F10@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Hello i am robert dittman, kb5ujm at arrl.net 210 3893388 Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone -----Original Message----- From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 2:14 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] contact information I am wanting to contact Robert Ditmon. Would you please contact me off line. dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu From badboyblind at gmail.com Fri Apr 1 19:51:04 2011 From: badboyblind at gmail.com (Kevin Athey) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:51:04 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question Message-ID: Pleasde clarify something for me. What does the title Esquire mean? Thanks, Kevin Athey From LBlake at nfb.org Fri Apr 1 19:50:04 2011 From: LBlake at nfb.org (Blake, Lou Ann) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 12:50:04 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Registration Deadline is April 7th--2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Message-ID: Only One Week Left to Register! 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Bridging the Gap between the Disability Rights Movement and Other Civil Rights Movements April 14-15, 2011 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Baltimore, Maryland The 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium will consist of plenary sessions and workshops facilitated by distinguished law professors, practitioners, and advocates who will discuss issues such as how to translate what worked for the civil rights movements to the disability rights movement, how the disability community can learn to speak with one voice while respecting and maintaining its diversity, and how to erase the misconception that disability rights is not a civil rights issue. 2011 plenary session presenters: * Russlynn Ali, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights * Ruth Colker, Distinguished University Professor and Heck Faust Memorial Chair in Constitutional Law, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law * Robert Dinerstein, Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law * Wade Henderson, President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights * Scott C. LaBarre, Esquire, LaBarre Law Offices P.C. * Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy * Marc Maurer, President, National Federation of the Blind * Shannon Price Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights * Larry Paradis, Executive Director, Disability Rights Advocates * Howard Rosenblum, Chief Executive Officer (Designate), National Association of the Deaf * Lynn Hecht Schafran, Senior Vice President and Director, National Judicial Education Program, Legal Momentum 2011 workshop facilitators: * Mazen Basrawi, Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division * Michael W. Bien, Managing Partner, Rosen, Bien & Galvan LLP * Peter Blanck, University Professor and Chair, The Burton Blatt Institute * Ella Callow, Legal Program Director, The National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families * Kevin Cremin, Director of Disability and Public Benefits Law, Legal Services NYC * Brian East, Senior Attorney, Advocacy, Inc. * Leslie Ellis, Jury Consultant, TrialGraphix * Donald Freedman, Partner, Rosenberg, Freedman & Goldstein LLP * Douglas Kruse, Director, PhD program in Labor Relations and Human Resources, Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations * Janet Lord, Senior Partner, BlueLaw International * Laura Rovner, Associate Professor of Law, University of Denver Sturm College of Law * Jo Anne Simon, Esquire * Michael Waterstone, J. Howard Ziemann Fellow and Professor of Law, Loyola Law School The theme keynote speaker will be Commissioner Chai Feldblum, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A legislative update will be provided by Andrew Imparato, senior counsel and disability policy director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Documentation for CLE credits will be provided. Registration fee: $175 Student registration fee: $25 The registration deadline is April 7, 2011. A limited number of scholarships to cover the registration fee will be available to individuals with demonstrated financial need. To learn more about the symposium and symposium sponsorship opportunities, view the agenda, and register online, please visit http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. You may also download from this Web site a registration form to mail or fax. Hotel information is also available on the symposium Web site. For additional information, contact: Lou Ann Blake, JD Law Symposium Coordinator Jacobus tenBroek Library Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Telephone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2221 E-mail: lblake at nfb.org From agtolentino at gmail.com Fri Apr 1 19:59:34 2011 From: agtolentino at gmail.com (Aser Tolentino) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 12:59:34 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: It is an old English term for a member of the landed gentry, which was adopted by the American legal profession. On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 12:51 PM, Kevin Athey wrote: > Pleasde clarify something for me. What does the title Esquire mean? > Thanks, > Kevin Athey > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/agtolentino%40gmail.com > -- Respectfully, Aser Tolentino, Esq. (916) 572-2737 agtolentino at gmail.com From Susan.Kelly at pima.gov Fri Apr 1 20:08:58 2011 From: Susan.Kelly at pima.gov (Susan Kelly) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 13:08:58 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1C09B58171332F49B237676A5158B1F705F3EB34@EVS02.central.pima.gov> And at least for ladies, we frequently try to use J.D. (juris doctor) instead, since we're not "gentleman". -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Aser Tolentino Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 1:00 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] dumb question It is an old English term for a member of the landed gentry, which was adopted by the American legal profession. On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 12:51 PM, Kevin Athey wrote: > Pleasde clarify something for me. What does the title Esquire mean? > Thanks, > Kevin Athey > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/agtolentino%40 gmail.com > -- Respectfully, Aser Tolentino, Esq. (916) 572-2737 agtolentino at gmail.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/susan.kelly%40 pima.gov From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Fri Apr 1 21:30:51 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:30:51 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] tenBroek Law Symposium and NABL WestLaw Training, all kinds of CLE Message-ID: <0F8A720C72F94718A2DA1957E6FC2AE0@labarre> Greetings Everyone: This is just a reminder that the deadlines to register for the tenBroek Symposium and the follow-on NABL WestLaw training are coming up very soon, April 7, 2011. Please see the info below to learn how to register for both of these great sessions. The NABL seminar will begin at 12:45 pm on the 15th with a lunch for attendees. The substantive session will begin at 1:45 pm and conclude by 4:45 pm. To register for the tenBroek Symposium, please contact Lou Ann Blake at the information below. To register for the NABL seminar, please contact me at slabarre at labarrelaw.com or 303 504-5979, office phone. Thanks, Scott LaBarre, President, NABL Just Announced by the National Association of Blind Lawyers! What: A seminar for blind and visually impaired lawyers on how to manage WestLaw and WestLaw Next with assistive technology. When: Friday, April 15, 2011, following the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium. Where: National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, Baltimore. Cost: $25.00 if registered for the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium. $50.00 if only attending the WestLaw seminar. Lunch is included. For additional information contact: Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. President, National Association of Blind Lawyers E-mail: slabarre at labarrelaw.com For additional information about the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, go to: http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. 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From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Fri Apr 1 22:03:00 2011 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas, Jr.) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:03:00 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5A5290FC92D94782AFFAF2E7B92CCB53@RThomas> I noticed one problem. If you wish to post a comment, you have to deal with a capcha. No alternative means other than "type the two words" appears. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 www.emplmntattorney.com Follow me on Twitter: EmplmntAttorney -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 12:06 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn I missed the last discussion about LinkedIn on the list. I am one of the attorneys on LnkedIn. Was there a problem with the use of the site? Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40rjtlawfi rm.com From stiehm.law at juno.com Fri Apr 1 22:12:49 2011 From: stiehm.law at juno.com (Patrick H Stiehm) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 18:12:49 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question Message-ID: <20110401.151334.946.323995@mailpop07.vgs.untd.com> The term derives from the word squire. When one was in training to become a knight you first became a squire or sort of apprentice. Even if an individual never became a knight he was still entitled to use the designation of squire and was considered a "gentleman" with all that that meant during feudal times. Later the title designated a member of the minor gentry particularly in rural areas of England. Given the status of the law as a "learned profession" it became a designation that applied to attorneys and it morphed from the plain old squire to the more contemporary Esquire. Nowadays, at least in the United States, it is to the best of my knowledge, only used by attorneys of either sex. I know a number of our female colleagues avoid the use of the term because it was exclusively male at one time, even though it has lost that connotation in contemporary society. I think it's also fair to say that it is used with less frequency than years ago and is to an extent somewhat archaic. Patrick Stiehm Stiehm Law Office Alexandria, Virginia 703-360-1089 (Voice) 703-935-8266 (Fax) Email address: stiehm.law at verizon.net On Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:51:04 -0500 Kevin Athey writes: > Pleasde clarify something for me. What does the title Esquire > mean? > Thanks, > Kevin Athey > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info > for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stiehm.law%40ju no.com > Stiehm Law Office Alexandria, Virginia 703-360-1089 (Voice) 703-935-8266 (Fax) Email address: stiehm.law at verizon.net ____________________________________________________________ Groupon.com Official Site 1 huge daily deal on the best stuff to do in your city. Try it today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d964e1ae10c4dda14st04vuc From paulharpur at gmail.com Sat Apr 2 00:04:22 2011 From: paulharpur at gmail.com (Paul Harpur) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 10:04:22 +1000 Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question In-Reply-To: <20110401.151334.946.323995@mailpop07.vgs.untd.com> References: <20110401.151334.946.323995@mailpop07.vgs.untd.com> Message-ID: <000501cbf0c9$899aafe0$9cd00fa0$@com> Wikipedia: Esquire is cognate with the word squire, which originally meant an apprentice or assistant to a knight. Relics of this origin can still be found today associated with the word esquire. For example in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, "Esquire" is today the most junior grade of membership. In the United States, the suffix Esq. most commonly designates individuals licensed to practice law, and applies to both men and women.[2] Contents [hide] 1 History 2 Modern British usage 3 United States 4 In India 5 References [edit] HistoryThe most common occurrence of term Esquire today is the conferral as the suffix "Esq." in order to pay an informal compliment to a male recipient by way of implying gentle birth. Today, there remain respected protocols, especially in the United States, for identifying those to whom it is thought most proper that the suffix should be given, especially in very formal or in official circumstances. The social rank of Esquire is that above gentleman. Nineteenth century tables of precedences further distinguished between esquires by birth and esquires by office (and likewise for gentlemen).[citation needed] Today, however, the term gentleman is rarely found in official tables of precedence and when it is invariably simply means a man. One extinct English usage of the term was to distinguish between men of the upper and lower gentry, who were "esquires" and "gentlemen" respectively (between, for example, "Thomas Smith, Esq." and "William Jones, Gent."). A late example of this distinction is in the list of subscribers to The History of Elton, by the Rev. Rose Fuller Whistler, published in 1892, which clearly distinguishes between subscribers designated Mr (another way of indicating gentlemen) and those allowed Esquire. According to one typical definition[3], esquires in English law included: The eldest sons of knights, and their eldest sons in perpetual succession The eldest sons of younger sons of peers, and their eldest sons in perpetual succession (children of peers already had higher precedence) Esquires created by letters patent or other investiture, and their eldest sons Esquires by virtue of their offices, as Justices of the Peace and others who bear any office of trust under the Crown Esquires of knights constituted at their investiture Foreign noblemen Persons who are so styled under the Royal sign manual (officers of the Armed Forces of or above the rank of Captain in the Army or its equivalent) Barristers (but not Solicitors) A slightly later source[4] defines the term as Esquire — A rank next below that of Knight. Besides those Esquires who are personal attendants of Knights of Orders of Knighthood, this title is held by all attendants on the person of the Sovereign, and all persons holding the Sovereign's commission being of military rank not below Captain; also, by general concession, by Barristers at Law, Masters of Arts and Bachelors of Law and Physic. However, formal definitions such as these were proposed because there was, in reality, no fixed criterion distinguishing those designated Esquire: it was essentially a matter of impression as to whether a person qualified for this status. William Segar, Garter King of Arms (the senior officer of arms at the College of Arms), wrote in 1602: "And who so can make proofe, that his Ancestors or himselfe, have had Armes, or can procure them by purchase, may be called Armiger or Esquier." Honor military, and civill (1602; lib. 4, cap. 15, p. 228). (By Armes he referred to a coat of arms; it is not clear from this quotation whether Segar made a distinction between esquires and gentlemen.) Although Esquire is the English translation of the French Ecuyer, the latter indicated legal membership in the nobilities of ancien régime France and contemporaneous Belgium, whereas an esquire belongs to the British gentry rather than to its nobility. Ecuyer in French (11th to 14th century) means Horseman, or Squire, i.e. a Knight, or a knight in training (Squire), age 14 to 21. [edit] Modern British usageThe breadth of Esquire (as Esq.) had become universal in the United Kingdom by the late 20th century, for example being applied by some banks to all men who did not have a grander title. Although the College of Arms continues to restrict use of the word Esquire in official grants of arms to a limited set (smaller even than that outlined by the list above), it uses the term Esquire without restriction in addressing correspondence. Many people in the United Kingdom no longer perceive any distinction between "Mr" and "Esquire" at all so that, in everyday usage, a distinction is very rarely intended. To be used with the name in initial format (e.g., K.S. Smith, Esq.) it is still used by many offices of the Chairman in business and also many traditional carriage trade businesses such as Christie's and Berry Bros. & Rudd. This rather old-fashioned usage is generally employed to imply that the addressee would be of the gentry by the mere fact of the sender's interaction when addressing those without another, higher, rank or title. British men invited to Buckingham Palace receive their invitations in an envelope with the suffix Esq. after their names while men of foreign nationalities instead have the prefix Mr (women are addressed as Miss, Ms, or Mrs).[5] The same practice applies for other post from the palace (e.g., to employees etc.). [edit] United StatesIn the United States, the suffix Esq. is most commonly encountered among individuals licensed to practice law.[6] This usage applies to both male and female lawyers.[7] The term was assumed by the legal profession, and not granted to it by any governmental authority. Some states also address its ministerial officers (such as justices of the peace, commissioners of deeds, and notaries public) using "Esquire" as a suffix. While it is often claimed that some jurisdictions within the U.S., such as California, expressly indicate that "Esq." is for use by lawyers only, what those states actually provide is that using the title "Esquire" is one among many factors that, in certain circumstances, may be taken as evidence that someone is falsely claiming to be a licensed member of the bar.[8][9] For instance, the California State Bar Court case "In the Matter of Wyrick," (Review Dept. 1992) 2 Cal. State Bar Ct. Rptr. 83, concerned a lawyer with a suspended license who signed his name with both the designation "Member of the State Bar" and the title "ESQ." after his name on an application for a law-related job.[10] The mere fact that Wyrick used the designation "ESQ." was not the problem, rather that usage together with the claim to be a member of the state bar and other assertions that gave the implication that he was licensed lawyer was taken as evidence of misconduct. No court in the United States has ever held that merely using the title "Esquire" is evidence of anything.[11] A person who engages in the unauthorized practice of law and uses the term "esquire" in a manner "which is reasonably likely to induce others to believe that the person or entity is authorized to engage in the practice of law"[12] may be in trouble. All United States court cases questioning the use of the term "Esquire" involve someone who was actually engaged in unauthorized law practice. No one has ever been prosecuted for using the term "esquire" without engaging in some other conduct that constituted law practice.[13] No court, statute, or rule has ever held that "esquire" means lawyer or that it is restricted for use only by those licensed to practice law.[14][15] The concern is rather that using "Esquire" in certain circumstances might create the impression that someone is claiming to have an active law license.[16] Even those rules that might be construed to support the contention that "Esquire=Lawyer" are always limited to circumstances where "esquire" is used in such a manner that "the use...is reasonably likely to induce others to believe that the person or entity is authorized to engage in the practice of law."[17] As a matter of custom, the suffix Esq. is not used when referring to sitting judges, who are members of the bench rather than members of the bar, and are prohibited from practicing law in most United States jurisdictions. Judges will generally be referred to with the prefix The Honorable (abbreviated Hon.) as a title of respect. In some jurisdictions, it is also customary to refer to attorneys who are members of that jurisdiction's bar with the title Hon. as attorneys are officers of the court. These legal associations in America, although strong, have not completely blotted out the unmarked use of "esquire" in the modern British fashion, as an honorific simply an alternative to Mister (Mr.). In some states, however, using the term deceptively (in a manner that might lead others to assume you are licensed to practice law in that state) can be used as evidence of unauthorized practice of law.[18] Although many attorneys use the form of address Esq. when signing correspondence or filing documents with a court, it is usually used only when the reference is in the third person, such as addressing an envelope, making a formal introduction, or on business letterhead. Esq. is never used with any prenominal form of address, such as Dr., Mr., or Ms.. Thus, John Smith, Esq. or Mr. John Smith would be correct, but Mr. John Smith, Esq. would be incorrect.[19] When addressing a person who has an academic degree or other post-nominal professional designation, such as a Certified Public Accountant, a writer may use the post-nominal designation after the Esq. For example, an attorney who is also an accountant could be addressed as James A. Smith, Esq., CPA. Likewise, an attorney who is a Doctor of Medicine could be styled as Dr. Jane Kelly, or Jane Kelly, Esq., M.D., or, if a holder of both degrees, Jane Kelly, Esq., M.D., J.D., when referred to in the third person, but never Dr. Jane Kelly, Esq.[20] Similarly, when addressing social correspondence to a commissioned officer of the United States Foreign Service, Esquire may be used as a complimentary title. While the abbreviated Esq. is correct, Esquire is typically written in full when addressing a diplomat.[21][22] If any other titles are used on the same line, Esquire is omitted. Some fraternal groups use the title of Esquire. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks uses the title of Esquire for an appointed office position. Similar to the old position of assistant to a knight, the BPOE Esquire serves as the chief assistant to the Lodge's Exalted Ruler, and is in charge of the ballot box, instructing and initiating new members, and examining visiting Elks members. [23] One appendant body in Freemasonry also uses Esquire as a degree title.[24] [edit] In IndiaBefore 1947, the term Esquire was used by most senior government officers, especially the former members of the Indian Civil Service and the rest of the higher services of the Imperial Civil Services. The term was used by members of the anglicised segments of the Indian society who could join the government services. It was mostly used by government officials who could claim to have received their education in England, especially in either Oxford or Cambridge University, or had become Barristers in London. [edit] References1.^ "esquire." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 03 May. 2010. [Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/esquire]. 2.^ Thompson, Kathryn. Tussle Over Titles, ABA Journal, January 2006. 3.^ Burn, Richard; Chitty, J.; Black, Philip (1975 reprint) The Justice of the Peace and Parish Officer, pages 884–885. See also pages 540–541 in Vol. II of Burn, Richard The Justice of the Peace and Parish Officer. [1], . 4.^ Boutell, Charles (1899) English Heraldry, page 120; see also [2], page 120. 5.^ Hardman, Robert (2007-11-29). "Fountain of Honour". Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work. Druck, Wemding, Germany: Ebury Press. p. 121. ISBN 978-0-09191-842-2. "British men have 'Esq.' after their name [...] whereas all men from overseas are called 'Mr'" 6.^ Thompson, Kathryn. Tussle Over Titles, ABA Journal, January 2006. 7.^ Jones, Brenda. Forms of Address Including Use of "Esquire", Beeson Law Library Newsletter, Cumberland School of Law, February 2, 2002. 8.^ See, In the Matter of Wyrick (Review Dept. 1992) 2 Cal. State Bar Ct. Rptr. 83, 91 [suspended attorney found to have created a false impression that he was currently able to practise by using the term "Member of the State Bar" and the honorific "ESQ." next to his signature on a job application. 9.^ See, "Esquire v. Attorney v. Lawyer" [3] 10.^ See, In the Matter of Wyrick (Review Dept. 1992) 2 Cal. State Bar Ct. Rptr. 83, 91 [suspended attorney found to have created a false impression that he was currently able to practise by using the term "Member of the State Bar" and the honorific "ESQ." next to his signature on a job application. 11.^ See, "In Re Wells" [4] 12.^ http://www.myazbar.org/LawyerRegulation/upl.cfm 13.^ See the Los Angles County Prosecutors Handbook for a discussion of the conduct that will lead to prosecution (note that using "Esq." is not mentioned)[5] 14.^ The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Formal Opinion 1994-95, Committee on Judicial and Professional Ethics, May 5, 1994, "Name; use of title 'Esquire'."[6] 15.^ See, "Esquire v. Attorney v. Lawyer" [7] 16.^ Tussle Over Titles, ABA Journal, [8] 17.^ Arizona[9], Nevada[10] 18.^ Ex. Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona, Rule 31(a)(2)(B)(2). 19.^ Everyday Etiquette, The Emily Post Institute, last accessed September 18, 2008. 20.^ Forms of address chart.xls 21.^ McCaffree, Mary Jane; Pauline Innis and Richard M. Sand, Esquire (2002). Protocol: The Complete Handbook of Diplomatic, Official and Social Usage (25th Anniversary (3rd) ed.). Dallas, Texas: Durban House Publishing Company. ISBN 1-930754-18-3. http://www.usaprotocol.com/. 22.^ "Appendix VIII. Protocol and Forms of Address". UMW Style Guide. University of Mary Washington. http://www.umw.edu/policies/style_guide/protocol__forms_address/default.php. Retrieved April 27, 2010. 23.^ Austin Lodge No 201 BPOE 2007-2008 Committees 24.^ Red Branch of Eri, Allied Masonic Degrees [hide]v • d • ePrimary social titles in English Feminine Miss • Mrs. • Ms. • Madam • Dame • Lady Masculine Mr. (Mister) • Mstr. (Master) • Esq. 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Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. Contact us Privacy policyAbout WikipediaDisclaimers -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patrick H Stiehm Sent: Saturday, 2 April 2011 8:13 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: Re: [blindlaw] dumb question The term derives from the word squire. When one was in training to become a knight you first became a squire or sort of apprentice. Even if an individual never became a knight he was still entitled to use the designation of squire and was considered a "gentleman" with all that that meant during feudal times. Later the title designated a member of the minor gentry particularly in rural areas of England. Given the status of the law as a "learned profession" it became a designation that applied to attorneys and it morphed from the plain old squire to the more contemporary Esquire. Nowadays, at least in the United States, it is to the best of my knowledge, only used by attorneys of either sex. I know a number of our female colleagues avoid the use of the term because it was exclusively male at one time, even though it has lost that connotation in contemporary society. I think it's also fair to say that it is used with less frequency than years ago and is to an extent somewhat archaic. Patrick Stiehm Stiehm Law Office Alexandria, Virginia 703-360-1089 (Voice) 703-935-8266 (Fax) Email address: stiehm.law at verizon.net On Fri, 1 Apr 2011 14:51:04 -0500 Kevin Athey writes: > Pleasde clarify something for me. What does the title Esquire > mean? > Thanks, > Kevin Athey > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info > for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stiehm.law%40ju no.com > Stiehm Law Office Alexandria, Virginia 703-360-1089 (Voice) 703-935-8266 (Fax) Email address: stiehm.law at verizon.net ____________________________________________________________ Groupon.com Official Site 1 huge daily deal on the best stuff to do in your city. Try it today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d964e1ae10c4dda14st04vuc _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/paulharpur%40gmail.com From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net Sat Apr 2 01:03:09 2011 From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 20:03:09 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question References: Message-ID: <58A74648EF4947FE86C96D6CC902FAAF@DANELLIEVANDAWN> esquire: In English law, a title of dignity next above gentleman, and below knight. Also, a title of office given to sheriffs, sergeants and barristers at law, justices of the peace, and others. Black's Law Dictionary, 4th Edition As defined above, "esquire" is a title of dignity sometimes used by attorneys as if bestowed by the English throne. In fact, there is a myth that runs in the so-called "patriot" circles that the word "bar", as in American Bar or State Bar, is an acronym meaning British Accreditation Registry. Further, the myth claims that all lawyers are subjects of the English throne by reason of being admitted to the bar. This, however, is total mythology. Truth is that esquire is a mere vestige of days past; a fancy sounding designation to make an attorney feel more important than he/she really is. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Athey" To: Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 2:51 PM Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question > Pleasde clarify something for me. 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Doerr Esquire > Admitted to Practice in > Maine and New Hampshire > F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40rjtlawfi > rm.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3544 - Release Date: 04/01/11 > From badboyblind at gmail.com Sat Apr 2 14:01:56 2011 From: badboyblind at gmail.com (Kevin Athey) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 09:01:56 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] dumb question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On 4/1/11, Aser Tolentino wrote: > It is an old English term for a member of the landed gentry, which was > adopted by the American legal profession. > > On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 12:51 PM, Kevin Athey wrote: > >> Pleasde clarify something for me. What does the title Esquire mean? >> Thanks, >> Kevin Athey >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/agtolentino%40gmail.com >> > > > > -- > Respectfully, > Aser Tolentino, Esq. > (916) 572-2737 > agtolentino at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/badboyblind%40gmail.com > So does this title refer to all practicing lawyers or is it restricted for other specific legal professionals? Thank you for bing patient with me. evin Athey From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sat Apr 2 22:04:03 2011 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 15:04:03 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn In-Reply-To: <5A5290FC92D94782AFFAF2E7B92CCB53@RThomas> References: <5A5290FC92D94782AFFAF2E7B92CCB53@RThomas> Message-ID: <9C0639A5BB9A4240ABB29FFB16274163@spike> I frequently post comments on various Linkedin groups and have never faced this. I have been using it for over a year with JAWS and have never experienced any problems. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russell J. Thomas, Jr." To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LinkedIn >I noticed one problem. If you wish to post a comment, you have to deal with > a capcha. No alternative means other than "type the two words" appears. > > > Respectfully, > > > > Russell J. Thomas, Jr. > > Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. > > 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 > > Newport Beach, California 92660 > > T: (949) 752-0101 > > F: (949) 257-4756 > > M: (949) 466-7238 > > www.emplmntattorney.com > > Follow me on Twitter: EmplmntAttorney > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Ross Doerr > Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 12:06 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn > > I missed the last discussion about LinkedIn on the list. I am one of the > attorneys on LnkedIn. > Was there a problem with the use of the site? > > Ross A. Doerr Esquire > Admitted to Practice in > Maine and New Hampshire > F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40rjtlawfi > rm.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sun Apr 3 00:07:29 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 20:07:29 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn References: <5A5290FC92D94782AFFAF2E7B92CCB53@RThomas> <9C0639A5BB9A4240ABB29FFB16274163@spike> Message-ID: <4896A49C3E2E4483ACC2E82AB0063594@none8a46117901> Perhaps that your settings has something to do with it because more than the two of us face that problem on a regular basis. What are you LinkedIn settings? That may be the key. ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LinkedIn >I frequently post comments on various Linkedin groups and have never faced >this. I have been using it for over a year with JAWS and have never >experienced any problems. > Chuck > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Russell J. Thomas, Jr." > To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" > Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 3:03 PM > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LinkedIn > > >>I noticed one problem. If you wish to post a comment, you have to deal >>with >> a capcha. No alternative means other than "type the two words" appears. >> >> >> Respectfully, >> >> >> >> Russell J. Thomas, Jr. >> >> Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. >> >> 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 >> >> Newport Beach, California 92660 >> >> T: (949) 752-0101 >> >> F: (949) 257-4756 >> >> M: (949) 466-7238 >> >> www.emplmntattorney.com >> >> Follow me on Twitter: EmplmntAttorney >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On >> Behalf Of Ross Doerr >> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 12:06 PM >> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: [blindlaw] LinkedIn >> >> I missed the last discussion about LinkedIn on the list. I am one of the >> attorneys on LnkedIn. >> Was there a problem with the use of the site? >> >> Ross A. Doerr Esquire >> Admitted to Practice in >> Maine and New Hampshire >> F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40rjtlawfi >> rm.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3546 - Release Date: 04/02/11 > From m_b_gilmore at yahoo.com Mon Apr 4 11:47:39 2011 From: m_b_gilmore at yahoo.com (Mike Gilmore) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 04:47:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation Message-ID: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Just wondering if any of you out there use powerpoint presentations in your practice areas. Is it fairly easy to create one with JAWS? How do you do so? Thanks. From william.burley3 at gmail.com Mon Apr 4 18:42:36 2011 From: william.burley3 at gmail.com (William Burley, III) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 13:42:36 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation In-Reply-To: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4d9a1120.0e37640a.416e.219b@mx.google.com> Mike, I create PowerPoint presentations with Jaws. I find it fairly easy, dependent upon what you're trying to do. If you'd like, you can contact me off-list at william.burley3 at gmail.com. William Burley Paralegal Coordinator Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 Houston, Texas 77045 Telephone: (713) 551-8689 Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com Web: www.burley-wilson.com "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." Legal Confidentiality Notice The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message from your system. Thank you. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Gilmore Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:48 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation Just wondering if any of you out there use powerpoint presentations in your practice areas. Is it fairly easy to create one with JAWS? How do you do so? Thanks. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 gmail.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 4 18:52:47 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 14:52:47 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation References: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <4d9a1120.0e37640a.416e.219b@mx.google.com> Message-ID: Mike: Much like William, I have used PowerPoint to give lectures and do trainings on legal matters such as on voting rights and similar topics. I found that being able to use Power Point depends, in small part, which version of PPT that you are using. But feel free to contact me off list as well if y ou wish. I have some training materials that are specific to PowerPoint from office 2000, if that is relevant. Ross A. Doerr Esq. rumpole at roadrunner.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Burley, III" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > Mike, > > I create PowerPoint presentations with Jaws. I find it fairly easy, > dependent upon what you're trying to do. If you'd like, you can contact > me > off-list at william.burley3 at gmail.com. > > > > William Burley > Paralegal Coordinator > Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. > 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 > Houston, Texas 77045 > Telephone: (713) 551-8689 > Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 > E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com > Web: www.burley-wilson.com > > "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." > > Legal Confidentiality Notice > > The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain > information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the > attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended > recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute > the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail > in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) > 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message > from your system. Thank you. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Mike Gilmore > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:48 AM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > > Just wondering if any of you out there use powerpoint presentations in > your > practice areas. Is it fairly easy to create one with JAWS? How do you do > so? > > Thanks. > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 > gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3549 - Release Date: 04/04/11 > From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Mon Apr 4 19:12:07 2011 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas, Jr.) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 12:12:07 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation In-Reply-To: References: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com><4d9a1120.0e37640a.416e.219b@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <470640D49DD042738D21EF677DE5F990@RThomas> A word of caution about Powerpoint -- make sure that you do not put too much information on each page because it will be difficult for your audience to read, especially if the print is too small. A colleague suggested to me -- eight words per page maximum. I know that a presentation with visuals can be helpful, but visuals alone will not convert a bad presentation into a good one. Respectfully, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. Law Office of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. 4121 Westerly Place, Suite 101 Newport Beach, California 92660 T: (949) 752-0101 F: (949) 257-4756 M: (949) 466-7238 www.emplmntattorney.com Follow me on Twitter: EmplmntAttorney -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 11:53 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation Mike: Much like William, I have used PowerPoint to give lectures and do trainings on legal matters such as on voting rights and similar topics. I found that being able to use Power Point depends, in small part, which version of PPT that you are using. But feel free to contact me off list as well if y ou wish. I have some training materials that are specific to PowerPoint from office 2000, if that is relevant. Ross A. Doerr Esq. rumpole at roadrunner.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Burley, III" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > Mike, > > I create PowerPoint presentations with Jaws. I find it fairly easy, > dependent upon what you're trying to do. If you'd like, you can contact > me > off-list at william.burley3 at gmail.com. > > > > William Burley > Paralegal Coordinator > Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. > 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 > Houston, Texas 77045 > Telephone: (713) 551-8689 > Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 > E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com > Web: www.burley-wilson.com > > "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." > > Legal Confidentiality Notice > > The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain > information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the > attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended > recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute > the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail > in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) > 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message > from your system. Thank you. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Mike Gilmore > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:48 AM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > > Just wondering if any of you out there use powerpoint presentations in > your > practice areas. Is it fairly easy to create one with JAWS? How do you do > so? > > Thanks. > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 > gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunn er.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3549 - Release Date: 04/04/11 > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rthomas%40emplmnta ttorney.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 4 19:13:12 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:13:12 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation References: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <4d9a1120.0e37640a.416e.219b@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <1A49505E44654FFB929D469325844549@none8a46117901> Hello Bill - I understand that you are onb LinkedIn - I was unable to find you - are you on the premium section? ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Burley, III" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > Mike, > > I create PowerPoint presentations with Jaws. I find it fairly easy, > dependent upon what you're trying to do. If you'd like, you can contact > me > off-list at william.burley3 at gmail.com. > > > > William Burley > Paralegal Coordinator > Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. > 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 > Houston, Texas 77045 > Telephone: (713) 551-8689 > Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 > E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com > Web: www.burley-wilson.com > > "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." > > Legal Confidentiality Notice > > The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain > information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the > attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended > recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute > the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail > in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) > 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message > from your system. Thank you. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Mike Gilmore > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:48 AM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > > Just wondering if any of you out there use powerpoint presentations in > your > practice areas. Is it fairly easy to create one with JAWS? How do you do > so? > > Thanks. > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 > gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3549 - Release Date: 04/04/11 > From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 4 19:36:02 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:36:02 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] 2 U.S. Attorney postings-Florida & Oklahoma Message-ID: <17E196076AE54128876937F30ECC61B7@none8a46117901> * U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE U.S. TRUSTEE PROGRAM REGION 20 /OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA (1) TRIAL ATTORNEY GS-905-12/13/14/15 ANNOUNCEMENT NO. FY11-02 Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by the closing date of April 10, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/trialattorneyvac-okc.htm * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 11-SDFL-AUSA-03 Announcement is open until filled. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-sdfl-ausa-03..htm _______________________________________ Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From william.burley3 at gmail.com Mon Apr 4 19:49:44 2011 From: william.burley3 at gmail.com (William Burley, III) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 14:49:44 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation In-Reply-To: <1A49505E44654FFB929D469325844549@none8a46117901> References: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <4d9a1120.0e37640a.416e.219b@mx.google.com> <1A49505E44654FFB929D469325844549@none8a46117901> Message-ID: <4d9a20dc.045f970a.599b.ffffcb06@mx.google.com> Hi. No I just have a basic account. I'm under William Burley, managing member, Burley-Wilson & Associates. William Burley Paralegal Coordinator Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 Houston, Texas 77045 Telephone: (713) 551-8689 Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com Web: www.burley-wilson.com "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." Legal Confidentiality Notice The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message from your system. Thank you. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:13 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation Hello Bill - I understand that you are onb LinkedIn - I was unable to find you - are you on the premium section? ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Burley, III" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > Mike, > > I create PowerPoint presentations with Jaws. I find it fairly easy, > dependent upon what you're trying to do. If you'd like, you can contact > me > off-list at william.burley3 at gmail.com. > > > > William Burley > Paralegal Coordinator > Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. > 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 > Houston, Texas 77045 > Telephone: (713) 551-8689 > Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 > E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com > Web: www.burley-wilson.com > > "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." > > Legal Confidentiality Notice > > The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain > information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the > attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended > recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute > the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail > in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) > 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message > from your system. Thank you. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Mike Gilmore > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:48 AM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > > Just wondering if any of you out there use powerpoint presentations in > your > practice areas. Is it fairly easy to create one with JAWS? How do you do > so? > > Thanks. > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 > gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunn er.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3549 - Release Date: 04/04/11 > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 gmail.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 4 20:00:11 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 16:00:11 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation References: <323741.91991.qm@web112404.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <4d9a1120.0e37640a.416e.219b@mx.google.com><1A49505E44654FFB929D469325844549@none8a46117901> <4d9a20dc.045f970a.599b.ffffcb06@mx.google.com> Message-ID: Thanks, I see what I did wrong now. I was careful to put in "William Burley III" to the search edit form. ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Burley, III" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 3:49 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > Hi. No I just have a basic account. I'm under William Burley, managing > member, Burley-Wilson & Associates. > > > > William Burley > Paralegal Coordinator > Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. > 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 > Houston, Texas 77045 > Telephone: (713) 551-8689 > Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 > E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com > Web: www.burley-wilson.com > > "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." > > Legal Confidentiality Notice > > The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain > information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the > attention and use of the named recipient. 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Thank you. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Ross Doerr > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:13 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > > Hello Bill - > I understand that you are onb LinkedIn - I was unable to find you - are > you > on the premium section? > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "William Burley, III" > To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:42 PM > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation > > >> Mike, >> >> I create PowerPoint presentations with Jaws. I find it fairly easy, >> dependent upon what you're trying to do. If you'd like, you can contact >> me >> off-list at william.burley3 at gmail.com. >> >> >> >> William Burley >> Paralegal Coordinator >> Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. >> 12401 S. 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Thank you. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On >> Behalf Of Mike Gilmore >> Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 6:48 AM >> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> Subject: [blindlaw] creating a PPT presentation >> >> Just wondering if any of you out there use powerpoint presentations in >> your >> practice areas. Is it fairly easy to create one with JAWS? 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[ http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-sdfl-ausa-04..htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Apr 5 22:10:10 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2011 18:10:10 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. DOJ posting - overseas office - Mexico City Message-ID: <7D4F6BB5F1BB4134846D8B560AE481D3@none8a46117901> * EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY / GS-905-14/15 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION OFFICE OF OVERSEAS PROSECUTORIAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING RESIDENT LEGAL ADVISOR IN MEXICO CITY 11-CRM-DET-007 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-crm-det-007.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com Thu Apr 7 23:28:05 2011 From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com (RJ Sandefur) Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 19:28:05 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification Message-ID: I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write of informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. Make changes to it if you wish. RJ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Letter of justification.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 11936 bytes Desc: not available URL: From stevep.deeley at insightbb.com Fri Apr 8 00:03:32 2011 From: stevep.deeley at insightbb.com (Steve P. Deeley) Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 20:03:32 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <94C58096803D423C9750517B13C7A94B@StevePC> I hope you have someone proof read your letter prior to sending it. You are a little too informal for such an important request. After thinking about your request, I would have someone rewrite it for you. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "RJ Sandefur" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 7:28 PM Subject: [blindlaw] Justification I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write of informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. Make changes to it if you wish. 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Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3558 - Release Date: 04/07/11 14:35:00 From thebluesisloose at gmail.com Fri Apr 8 15:35:09 2011 From: thebluesisloose at gmail.com (Beth) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 09:35:09 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: <94C58096803D423C9750517B13C7A94B@StevePC> References: <94C58096803D423C9750517B13C7A94B@StevePC> Message-ID: Julie Deden could write your letter for you. It's important that the state agency in FLA stop this nonsense of playing hardball and at least let you do what I did. Btw, guys, I'm a graduate now! Beth On 4/7/11, Steve P. Deeley wrote: > I hope you have someone proof read your letter prior to sending it. You are > a little too informal for such an important request. After thinking about > your request, I would have someone rewrite it for you. > Steve > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "RJ Sandefur" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 7:28 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Justification > > > I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from > CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this > letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write of > informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. > Make changes to it if you wish. RJ > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com >> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3558 - Release Date: 04/07/11 > 14:35:00 > From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Fri Apr 8 17:05:04 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 17:05:04 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052474@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Hello, First I must state that the following is not legal advice, and should not be relied upon as legal advice. I am not an attorney, and this interaction is not covered by the attorney client privilege. I am not representing you in any fashion, As a law student I am not licensed to practice law in any state, thus the use of this disclaimer. Okay, now that you have been advised that I am not a lawyer, and this is only opinion the same as yours or any other person, I hope you will consider the following points. 1. Your argument isn't clear. I can gather that you want to receive support to get into a training program, but it isn't clear which one. As an example, you talk about the CCB then you end the letter by stating how you want to be a productive Floridian. Try to write the letter in bite size parts so that the meaning is crystal clear. This is done by using small sentences. A good rule of thumb is write as if your speaking to a five year old. If you tell them too much at one time your meaning will be lost. Here is an example. I am requesting that my rehabilitation case with your agency be reopened to permit me to enter and complete an independence emersion program. After conducting research, I have decided that my program of choice is located at the CCB. There, you see, in two sentences you have stated exactly what you want. There can be little misunderstanding what you want, and where you would like to attend your training program. 2. You go from stating the opinions of others such as your personal hygiene to stating the thoughts of a friend when they attended the program at CCB. opinions are like... well you get the picture. Nothing matters beside the fact that you are making the request on your own for your own best interest. Stick to stating what you want, why you want it. 3. It is unclear why the CCB will be the best option. Remember it isn't your funding, and in order for your state agency to allocate the funds, they have to justify the cost. As my professors always say, don't forget to argue the other side. Is your reasons to go to the CCB and not another instate program simply because you "want" to go there? If so, that isn't enough to carry the day. You might state things such as. Proven track record, availability of specific training, familiarity of the program from speaking with others. Regardless, remember that it isn't your funding, it is the tax payers, and it is the agency's duty to make sure they spend those funds not only in your best interest, but also in the most transparent and responsible way. What makes the CCB better than your instate training program? Make a list, narrow it down to four or five reasons. Pretend that you had the power to grant the request and ask yourself is this based upon facts, or opinion. Facts will carry much more weight than simply wanting, feeling, needing, because others told me this or that. 4. Wow you have done a lot, receiving a master's degree and a BA. Remember that you have to use these professional credentials to your best interest. The counter argument is that you already have professional degrees, so why should the state spend more funding on someone with such degrees when there are many without them. You may want to consider stating that you are continuing to work toward the use of these degrees but need some additional training on personal living skills. I notice that you end in your letter how you want to begin a new training track with a new degree. This is by no means impossible, however remember the counter argument, you have many degrees, many blind people do not. State why you should receive the support when others also need it. 5. I know you want to put "teeth" into your letter. While I understand there may in time be the need to do this, this is better served when or if you are ever represented by a lawyer in your state. Yes you are frustrated, yes you want them to grant your request yesterday, but demanding something before asking for it does not help your cause. There may be no need to make legal arguments. If you notice I have not sited any legal action or stated any laws. This is because as we say in Texas "You ain't there yet." Try to use honey rather than sulfuric acid first. Instead, stick to the importance of receiving this training so that you can continue being a productive member of the blind and sighted communities. State how you understand the mission of the agency is to enhance the independence and dignity of blind people in your state, and that you are calling on that agency for its assistance. Thank them for their consideration and let them know that you are available by letter, phone, or in person interview should they wish to discuss this request. To close, again this is not legal advice, just from a blind person who wants to see others meet their goals. I hope my thoughts help and I wish you all the best success in meeting your goals. Sincerely, and good luck, Robert Dittman -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of RJ Sandefur Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 6:28 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Justification I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write of informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. Make changes to it if you wish. RJ From paulharpur at gmail.com Fri Apr 8 20:55:59 2011 From: paulharpur at gmail.com (Paul Harpur) Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 06:55:59 +1000 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: References: <94C58096803D423C9750517B13C7A94B@StevePC> Message-ID: <001901cbf62f$612399d0$236acd70$@com> Congratz to Beth! -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Beth Sent: Saturday, 9 April 2011 1:35 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification Julie Deden could write your letter for you. It's important that the state agency in FLA stop this nonsense of playing hardball and at least let you do what I did. Btw, guys, I'm a graduate now! Beth On 4/7/11, Steve P. Deeley wrote: > I hope you have someone proof read your letter prior to sending it. You are > a little too informal for such an important request. After thinking about > your request, I would have someone rewrite it for you. > Steve > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "RJ Sandefur" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 7:28 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Justification > > > I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from > CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this > letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write of > informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. > Make changes to it if you wish. RJ > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40in sightbb.com >> > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3558 - Release Date: 04/07/11 > 14:35:00 > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/paulharpur%40gmail .com From stevep.deeley at insightbb.com Fri Apr 8 22:44:40 2011 From: stevep.deeley at insightbb.com (Steve P. Deeley) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 18:44:40 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052474@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052474@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Message-ID: <67360B8DBB17424DA5A416F7B97985CA@StevePC> Why don't you write the letter for the guy? Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dittman, Robert" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 1:05 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification > Hello, > > First I must state that the following is not legal advice, and should not > be relied upon as legal advice. I am not an attorney, and this interaction > is not covered by the attorney client privilege. I am not representing you > in any fashion, As a law student I am not licensed to practice law in any > state, thus the use of this disclaimer. > > Okay, now that you have been advised that I am not a lawyer, and this is > only opinion the same as yours or any other person, I hope you will > consider the following points. > > > 1. Your argument isn't clear. I can gather that you want to receive > support to get into a training program, but it isn't clear which one. As > an example, you talk about the CCB then you end the letter by stating how > you want to be a productive Floridian. Try to write the letter in bite > size parts so that the meaning is crystal clear. This is done by using > small sentences. A good rule of thumb is write as if your speaking to a > five year old. If you tell them too much at one time your meaning will be > lost. > Here is an example. > > I am requesting that my rehabilitation case with your agency be reopened > to permit me to enter and complete an independence emersion program. > After conducting research, I have decided that my program of choice is > located at the CCB. > > There, you see, in two sentences you have stated exactly what you want. > There can be little misunderstanding what you want, and where you would > like to attend your training program. > > 2. You go from stating the opinions of others such as your personal > hygiene to stating the thoughts of a friend when they attended the program > at CCB. opinions are like... well you get the picture. Nothing matters > beside the fact that you are making the request on your own for your own > best interest. Stick to stating what you want, why you want it. > > > 3. It is unclear why the CCB will be the best option. Remember it isn't > your funding, and in order for your state agency to allocate the funds, > they have to justify the cost. As my professors always say, don't forget > to argue the other side. Is your reasons to go to the CCB and not another > instate program simply because you "want" to go there? If so, that isn't > enough to carry the day. You might state things such as. > > Proven track record, availability of specific training, familiarity of the > program from speaking with others. Regardless, remember that it isn't > your funding, it is the tax payers, and it is the agency's duty to make > sure they spend those funds not only in your best interest, but also in > the most transparent and responsible way. > > What makes the CCB better than your instate training program? Make a list, > narrow it down to four or five reasons. Pretend that you had the power to > grant the request and ask yourself is this based upon facts, or opinion. > Facts will carry much more weight than simply wanting, feeling, needing, > because others told me this or that. > > 4. Wow you have done a lot, receiving a master's degree and a BA. Remember > that you have to use these professional credentials to your best interest. > The counter argument is that you already have professional degrees, so why > should the state spend more funding on someone with such degrees when > there are many without them. > > You may want to consider stating that you are continuing to work toward > the use of these degrees but need some additional training on personal > living skills. I notice that you end in your letter how you want to begin > a new training track with a new degree. This is by no means impossible, > however remember the counter argument, you have many degrees, many blind > people do not. State why you should receive the support when others also > need it. > > 5. I know you want to put "teeth" into your letter. While I understand > there may in time be the need to do this, this is better served when or if > you are ever represented by a lawyer in your state. Yes you are > frustrated, yes you want them to grant your request yesterday, but > demanding something before asking for it does not help your cause. > > There may be no need to make legal arguments. If you notice I have not > sited any legal action or stated any laws. This is because as we say in > Texas "You ain't there yet." Try to use honey rather than sulfuric acid > first. Instead, stick to the importance of receiving this training so that > you can continue being a productive member of the blind and sighted > communities. State how you understand the mission of the agency is to > enhance the independence and dignity of blind people in your state, and > that you are calling on that agency for its assistance. > > Thank them for their consideration and let them know that you are > available by letter, phone, or in person interview should they wish to > discuss this request. > > > To close, again this is not legal advice, just from a blind person who > wants to see others meet their goals. I hope my thoughts help and I wish > you all the best success in meeting your goals. > > Sincerely, and good luck, > > Robert Dittman > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of RJ Sandefur > Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 6:28 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] Justification > > I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from > CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this > letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write > of informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the > letter. Make changes to it if you wish. RJ > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3558 - Release Date: 04/07/11 14:35:00 -------------- next part -------------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3560 - Release Date: 04/08/11 14:34:00 From stevep.deeley at insightbb.com Fri Apr 8 22:47:18 2011 From: stevep.deeley at insightbb.com (Steve P. Deeley) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 18:47:18 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: References: <94C58096803D423C9750517B13C7A94B@StevePC> Message-ID: <7AEDF1AEBA8D4869A34E1ED067415404@StevePC> If I received a letter like that, I certainly would not approve his entrance into any training program in another state. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beth" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 11:35 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification > Julie Deden could write your letter for you. It's important that the > state agency in FLA stop this nonsense of playing hardball and at > least let you do what I did. > Btw, guys, I'm a graduate now! > Beth > > On 4/7/11, Steve P. Deeley wrote: >> I hope you have someone proof read your letter prior to sending it. You >> are >> a little too informal for such an important request. After thinking >> about >> your request, I would have someone rewrite it for you. >> Steve >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "RJ Sandefur" >> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" >> Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 7:28 PM >> Subject: [blindlaw] Justification >> >> >> I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training >> from >> CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this >> letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write >> of >> informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. >> Make changes to it if you wish. 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From rfarber at jw.com Mon Apr 11 14:03:22 2011 From: rfarber at jw.com (Farber, Randy) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:03:22 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052474@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052474@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Message-ID: <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2020E86C276@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> Robert - Where are you in law school and what year are you? Randy Farber -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dittman, Robert Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 12:05 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification Hello, First I must state that the following is not legal advice, and should not be relied upon as legal advice. I am not an attorney, and this interaction is not covered by the attorney client privilege. I am not representing you in any fashion, As a law student I am not licensed to practice law in any state, thus the use of this disclaimer. Okay, now that you have been advised that I am not a lawyer, and this is only opinion the same as yours or any other person, I hope you will consider the following points. 1. Your argument isn't clear. I can gather that you want to receive support to get into a training program, but it isn't clear which one. As an example, you talk about the CCB then you end the letter by stating how you want to be a productive Floridian. Try to write the letter in bite size parts so that the meaning is crystal clear. This is done by using small sentences. A good rule of thumb is write as if your speaking to a five year old. If you tell them too much at one time your meaning will be lost. Here is an example. I am requesting that my rehabilitation case with your agency be reopened to permit me to enter and complete an independence emersion program. After conducting research, I have decided that my program of choice is located at the CCB. There, you see, in two sentences you have stated exactly what you want. There can be little misunderstanding what you want, and where you would like to attend your training program. 2. You go from stating the opinions of others such as your personal hygiene to stating the thoughts of a friend when they attended the program at CCB. opinions are like... well you get the picture. Nothing matters beside the fact that you are making the request on your own for your own best interest. Stick to stating what you want, why you want it. 3. It is unclear why the CCB will be the best option. Remember it isn't your funding, and in order for your state agency to allocate the funds, they have to justify the cost. As my professors always say, don't forget to argue the other side. Is your reasons to go to the CCB and not another instate program simply because you "want" to go there? If so, that isn't enough to carry the day. You might state things such as. Proven track record, availability of specific training, familiarity of the program from speaking with others. Regardless, remember that it isn't your funding, it is the tax payers, and it is the agency's duty to make sure they spend those funds not only in your best interest, but also in the most transparent and responsible way. What makes the CCB better than your instate training program? Make a list, narrow it down to four or five reasons. Pretend that you had the power to grant the request and ask yourself is this based upon facts, or opinion. Facts will carry much more weight than simply wanting, feeling, needing, because others told me this or that. 4. Wow you have done a lot, receiving a master's degree and a BA. Remember that you have to use these professional credentials to your best interest. The counter argument is that you already have professional degrees, so why should the state spend more funding on someone with such degrees when there are many without them. You may want to consider stating that you are continuing to work toward the use of these degrees but need some additional training on personal living skills. I notice that you end in your letter how you want to begin a new training track with a new degree. This is by no means impossible, however remember the counter argument, you have many degrees, many blind people do not. State why you should receive the support when others also need it. 5. I know you want to put "teeth" into your letter. While I understand there may in time be the need to do this, this is better served when or if you are ever represented by a lawyer in your state. Yes you are frustrated, yes you want them to grant your request yesterday, but demanding something before asking for it does not help your cause. There may be no need to make legal arguments. If you notice I have not sited any legal action or stated any laws. This is because as we say in Texas "You ain't there yet." Try to use honey rather than sulfuric acid first. Instead, stick to the importance of receiving this training so that you can continue being a productive member of the blind and sighted communities. State how you understand the mission of the agency is to enhance the independence and dignity of blind people in your state, and that you are calling on that agency for its assistance. Thank them for their consideration and let them know that you are available by letter, phone, or in person interview should they wish to discuss this request. To close, again this is not legal advice, just from a blind person who wants to see others meet their goals. I hope my thoughts help and I wish you all the best success in meeting your goals. Sincerely, and good luck, Robert Dittman -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of RJ Sandefur Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 6:28 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Justification I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write of informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. Make changes to it if you wish. RJ _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rfarber%40jw.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 11 14:23:34 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:23:34 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting Message-ID: <21D46921883C470D8B2CFB437CF5C1C3@none8a46117901> * ATTORNEY ADVISOR, GS-905-13 U .S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL DIVISION ASSET FORFEITURE AND MONEY LAUNDERING SECTION WASHINGTON, D.C. 11-CRM-AFMLS-013 All applications must be received by April 22, 2011. [ http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-crm-afmls-013.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Mon Apr 11 16:35:11 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:35:11 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2020E86C276@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052474@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2020E86C276@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052985@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> St. Mary's University school of Law, second year. Robert Dittman Research Fellow, Center for Terrorism Law, Jurist Doctor Candidate, St. Mary's University school of law EMAIL: rdittman at mail.stmarytx.edu PHONE: (210) 389 - 3388 "True Justice is blind." -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Farber, Randy Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 9:03 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification Robert - Where are you in law school and what year are you? Randy Farber -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dittman, Robert Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 12:05 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification Hello, First I must state that the following is not legal advice, and should not be relied upon as legal advice. I am not an attorney, and this interaction is not covered by the attorney client privilege. I am not representing you in any fashion, As a law student I am not licensed to practice law in any state, thus the use of this disclaimer. Okay, now that you have been advised that I am not a lawyer, and this is only opinion the same as yours or any other person, I hope you will consider the following points. 1. Your argument isn't clear. I can gather that you want to receive support to get into a training program, but it isn't clear which one. As an example, you talk about the CCB then you end the letter by stating how you want to be a productive Floridian. Try to write the letter in bite size parts so that the meaning is crystal clear. This is done by using small sentences. A good rule of thumb is write as if your speaking to a five year old. If you tell them too much at one time your meaning will be lost. Here is an example. I am requesting that my rehabilitation case with your agency be reopened to permit me to enter and complete an independence emersion program. After conducting research, I have decided that my program of choice is located at the CCB. There, you see, in two sentences you have stated exactly what you want. There can be little misunderstanding what you want, and where you would like to attend your training program. 2. You go from stating the opinions of others such as your personal hygiene to stating the thoughts of a friend when they attended the program at CCB. opinions are like... well you get the picture. Nothing matters beside the fact that you are making the request on your own for your own best interest. Stick to stating what you want, why you want it. 3. It is unclear why the CCB will be the best option. Remember it isn't your funding, and in order for your state agency to allocate the funds, they have to justify the cost. As my professors always say, don't forget to argue the other side. Is your reasons to go to the CCB and not another instate program simply because you "want" to go there? If so, that isn't enough to carry the day. You might state things such as. Proven track record, availability of specific training, familiarity of the program from speaking with others. Regardless, remember that it isn't your funding, it is the tax payers, and it is the agency's duty to make sure they spend those funds not only in your best interest, but also in the most transparent and responsible way. What makes the CCB better than your instate training program? Make a list, narrow it down to four or five reasons. Pretend that you had the power to grant the request and ask yourself is this based upon facts, or opinion. Facts will carry much more weight than simply wanting, feeling, needing, because others told me this or that. 4. Wow you have done a lot, receiving a master's degree and a BA. Remember that you have to use these professional credentials to your best interest. The counter argument is that you already have professional degrees, so why should the state spend more funding on someone with such degrees when there are many without them. You may want to consider stating that you are continuing to work toward the use of these degrees but need some additional training on personal living skills. I notice that you end in your letter how you want to begin a new training track with a new degree. This is by no means impossible, however remember the counter argument, you have many degrees, many blind people do not. State why you should receive the support when others also need it. 5. I know you want to put "teeth" into your letter. While I understand there may in time be the need to do this, this is better served when or if you are ever represented by a lawyer in your state. Yes you are frustrated, yes you want them to grant your request yesterday, but demanding something before asking for it does not help your cause. There may be no need to make legal arguments. If you notice I have not sited any legal action or stated any laws. This is because as we say in Texas "You ain't there yet." Try to use honey rather than sulfuric acid first. Instead, stick to the importance of receiving this training so that you can continue being a productive member of the blind and sighted communities. State how you understand the mission of the agency is to enhance the independence and dignity of blind people in your state, and that you are calling on that agency for its assistance. Thank them for their consideration and let them know that you are available by letter, phone, or in person interview should they wish to discuss this request. To close, again this is not legal advice, just from a blind person who wants to see others meet their goals. I hope my thoughts help and I wish you all the best success in meeting your goals. Sincerely, and good luck, Robert Dittman -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of RJ Sandefur Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 6:28 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Justification I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write of informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the letter. Make changes to it if you wish. RJ _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rfarber%40jw.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Mon Apr 11 16:46:06 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:46:06 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Justification In-Reply-To: <67360B8DBB17424DA5A416F7B97985CA@StevePC> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052474@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> <67360B8DBB17424DA5A416F7B97985CA@StevePC> Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E05299F@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Steve, I chose to assist this person by providing constructive feedback rather than to edit and rewrite his letter. As blind people it is extremely important to remember the old story of the fisherman and his son. One day a Fisherman and his son went out to catch some fish. The father said "Son, watch me, so you may learn for when I am gone these things you must know." The son being young and foolish played and spent his time letting his mind drift to more interesting things. This went on for years and each time the Son let his father catch fish for him to eat, and did not pay attention to the teachings of the Father. When the Father was old he asked his Son, "You are young and now must catch fish for us to eat." The son said "Father, I know not how." So the Son was unable to provide for himself and his aged Father. If you give a man a fish, they can eat for a night. If you teach a man to fish he can eat for a lifetime." This is why I did not write the letter for the gentleman. Regards, Robert Dittman Research Fellow, Center for Terrorism Law, Jurist Doctor Candidate, St. Mary's University school of law EMAIL: rdittman at mail.stmarytx.edu PHONE: (210) 389 - 3388 "True Justice is blind." -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Steve P. Deeley Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 5:45 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification Why don't you write the letter for the guy? Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dittman, Robert" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 1:05 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Justification > Hello, > > First I must state that the following is not legal advice, and should not > be relied upon as legal advice. I am not an attorney, and this interaction > is not covered by the attorney client privilege. I am not representing you > in any fashion, As a law student I am not licensed to practice law in any > state, thus the use of this disclaimer. > > Okay, now that you have been advised that I am not a lawyer, and this is > only opinion the same as yours or any other person, I hope you will > consider the following points. > > > 1. Your argument isn't clear. I can gather that you want to receive > support to get into a training program, but it isn't clear which one. As > an example, you talk about the CCB then you end the letter by stating how > you want to be a productive Floridian. Try to write the letter in bite > size parts so that the meaning is crystal clear. This is done by using > small sentences. A good rule of thumb is write as if your speaking to a > five year old. If you tell them too much at one time your meaning will be > lost. > Here is an example. > > I am requesting that my rehabilitation case with your agency be reopened > to permit me to enter and complete an independence emersion program. > After conducting research, I have decided that my program of choice is > located at the CCB. > > There, you see, in two sentences you have stated exactly what you want. > There can be little misunderstanding what you want, and where you would > like to attend your training program. > > 2. You go from stating the opinions of others such as your personal > hygiene to stating the thoughts of a friend when they attended the program > at CCB. opinions are like... well you get the picture. Nothing matters > beside the fact that you are making the request on your own for your own > best interest. Stick to stating what you want, why you want it. > > > 3. It is unclear why the CCB will be the best option. Remember it isn't > your funding, and in order for your state agency to allocate the funds, > they have to justify the cost. As my professors always say, don't forget > to argue the other side. Is your reasons to go to the CCB and not another > instate program simply because you "want" to go there? If so, that isn't > enough to carry the day. You might state things such as. > > Proven track record, availability of specific training, familiarity of the > program from speaking with others. Regardless, remember that it isn't > your funding, it is the tax payers, and it is the agency's duty to make > sure they spend those funds not only in your best interest, but also in > the most transparent and responsible way. > > What makes the CCB better than your instate training program? Make a list, > narrow it down to four or five reasons. Pretend that you had the power to > grant the request and ask yourself is this based upon facts, or opinion. > Facts will carry much more weight than simply wanting, feeling, needing, > because others told me this or that. > > 4. Wow you have done a lot, receiving a master's degree and a BA. Remember > that you have to use these professional credentials to your best interest. > The counter argument is that you already have professional degrees, so why > should the state spend more funding on someone with such degrees when > there are many without them. > > You may want to consider stating that you are continuing to work toward > the use of these degrees but need some additional training on personal > living skills. I notice that you end in your letter how you want to begin > a new training track with a new degree. This is by no means impossible, > however remember the counter argument, you have many degrees, many blind > people do not. State why you should receive the support when others also > need it. > > 5. I know you want to put "teeth" into your letter. While I understand > there may in time be the need to do this, this is better served when or if > you are ever represented by a lawyer in your state. Yes you are > frustrated, yes you want them to grant your request yesterday, but > demanding something before asking for it does not help your cause. > > There may be no need to make legal arguments. If you notice I have not > sited any legal action or stated any laws. This is because as we say in > Texas "You ain't there yet." Try to use honey rather than sulfuric acid > first. Instead, stick to the importance of receiving this training so that > you can continue being a productive member of the blind and sighted > communities. State how you understand the mission of the agency is to > enhance the independence and dignity of blind people in your state, and > that you are calling on that agency for its assistance. > > Thank them for their consideration and let them know that you are > available by letter, phone, or in person interview should they wish to > discuss this request. > > > To close, again this is not legal advice, just from a blind person who > wants to see others meet their goals. I hope my thoughts help and I wish > you all the best success in meeting your goals. > > Sincerely, and good luck, > > Robert Dittman > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of RJ Sandefur > Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 6:28 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] Justification > > I'm writing a justification letter for me to be able to take training from > CCB, but our state agency likes to play hard ball. What can I put in this > letter in order to say something to the effect, "If you violate my write > of informed choice, their will be legal action? Here's a copy of the > letter. Make changes to it if you wish. RJ > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3558 - Release Date: 04/07/11 14:35:00 From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 11 20:23:56 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:23:56 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting-Mexico City Message-ID: <5EF3B10FD7F14F8D82DDBE8F09179325@none8a46117901> Anyone out there bilingual in Spanish? * EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY GS-15 DEPUTY ATTACHE, U .S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, MEXICO CITY OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (OIA) CRIMINAL DIVISION MEXICO CITY, MEXICO 10-CRM-DET-018 Submissions must be post-marked or received by May 06, 2011. [ http://justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-crm-det-018depatmexicocity.htm ] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Tue Apr 12 18:16:05 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:16:05 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Last Chance! tenBroek Law Symposium and NABL WestLaw Training, all kinds of CLE Message-ID: Hi Folks, we have room for a couple more attendees for our WestLaw training. Please let me know by the end of today if you'd like to attend. The info is below. Regards, Scott From: Scott C. LaBarre To: Scott C. LaBarre Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 3:30 PM Subject: tenBroek Law Symposium and NABL WestLaw Training, all kinds of CLE Greetings Everyone: This is just a reminder that the deadlines to register for the tenBroek Symposium and the follow-on NABL WestLaw training are coming up very soon, April 7, 2011. Please see the info below to learn how to register for both of these great sessions. The NABL seminar will begin at 12:45 pm on the 15th with a lunch for attendees. The substantive session will begin at 1:45 pm and conclude by 4:45 pm. To register for the tenBroek Symposium, please contact Lou Ann Blake at the information below. To register for the NABL seminar, please contact me at slabarre at labarrelaw.com or 303 504-5979, office phone. Thanks, Scott LaBarre, President, NABL Just Announced by the National Association of Blind Lawyers! What: A seminar for blind and visually impaired lawyers on how to manage WestLaw and WestLaw Next with assistive technology. When: Friday, April 15, 2011, following the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium. Where: National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, Baltimore. Cost: $25.00 if registered for the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium. $50.00 if only attending the WestLaw seminar. Lunch is included. For additional information contact: Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. President, National Association of Blind Lawyers E-mail: slabarre at labarrelaw.com For additional information about the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, go to: http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. Only One Week Left to Register! 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Bridging the Gap between the Disability Rights Movement and Other Civil Rights Movements April 14-15, 2011 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Baltimore, Maryland The 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium will consist of plenary sessions and workshops facilitated by distinguished law professors, practitioners, and advocates who will discuss issues such as how to translate what worked for the civil rights movements to the disability rights movement, how the disability community can learn to speak with one voice while respecting and maintaining its diversity, and how to erase the misconception that disability rights is not a civil rights issue. 2011 plenary session presenters: a.. Russlynn Ali, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights b.. Ruth Colker, Distinguished University Professor and Heck Faust Memorial Chair in Constitutional Law, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law c.. Robert Dinerstein, Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law d.. Wade Henderson, President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights e.. Scott C. LaBarre, Esquire, LaBarre Law Offices P.C. f.. Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy g.. Marc Maurer, President, National Federation of the Blind h.. Shannon Price Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights i.. Larry Paradis, Executive Director, Disability Rights Advocates j.. Howard Rosenblum, Chief Executive Officer (Designate), National Association of the Deaf k.. Lynn Hecht Schafran, Senior Vice President and Director, National Judicial Education Program, Legal Momentum 2011 workshop facilitators: a.. Mazen Basrawi, Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division b.. Michael W. Bien, Managing Partner, Rosen, Bien & Galvan LLP c.. Peter Blanck, University Professor and Chair, The Burton Blatt Institute d.. Ella Callow, Legal Program Director, The National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families e.. Kevin Cremin, Director of Disability and Public Benefits Law, Legal Services NYC f.. Brian East, Senior Attorney, Advocacy, Inc. g.. Leslie Ellis, Jury Consultant, TrialGraphix h.. Donald Freedman, Partner, Rosenberg, Freedman & Goldstein LLP i.. Douglas Kruse, Director, PhD program in Labor Relations and Human Resources, Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations j.. Janet Lord, Senior Partner, BlueLaw International k.. Laura Rovner, Associate Professor of Law, University of Denver Sturm College of Law l.. Jo Anne Simon, Esquire m.. Michael Waterstone, J. Howard Ziemann Fellow and Professor of Law, Loyola Law School The theme keynote speaker will be Commissioner Chai Feldblum, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A legislative update will be provided by Andrew Imparato, senior counsel and disability policy director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Documentation for CLE credits will be provided. Registration fee: $175 Student registration fee: $25 The registration deadline is April 7, 2011. A limited number of scholarships to cover the registration fee will be available to individuals with demonstrated financial need. To learn more about the symposium and symposium sponsorship opportunities, view the agenda, and register online, please visit http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. You may also download from this Web site a registration form to mail or fax. Hotel information is also available on the symposium Web site. For additional information, contact: Lou Ann Blake, JD Law Symposium Coordinator Jacobus tenBroek Library Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Telephone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2221 E-mail: lblake at nfb.org Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. From dennisgclark at sbcglobal.net Tue Apr 12 19:02:38 2011 From: dennisgclark at sbcglobal.net (Dennis Clark) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:02:38 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Last Chance! tenBroek Law Symposium and NABL WestLawTraining, all kinds of CLE References: Message-ID: <000e01cbf944$31719210$6901a8c0@server> Hello Scott, I mentioned in an earlier email that I planned to attend the Westlaw training, but I have not paid the additional $25 fee. How should this be paid? All the best, Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" To: "Scott C. LaBarre" Cc: "Disability Rights Bar Association" ; "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Last Chance! tenBroek Law Symposium and NABL WestLawTraining, all kinds of CLE Hi Folks, we have room for a couple more attendees for our WestLaw training. Please let me know by the end of today if you'd like to attend. The info is below. Regards, Scott From: Scott C. LaBarre To: Scott C. LaBarre Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 3:30 PM Subject: tenBroek Law Symposium and NABL WestLaw Training, all kinds of CLE Greetings Everyone: This is just a reminder that the deadlines to register for the tenBroek Symposium and the follow-on NABL WestLaw training are coming up very soon, April 7, 2011. Please see the info below to learn how to register for both of these great sessions. The NABL seminar will begin at 12:45 pm on the 15th with a lunch for attendees. The substantive session will begin at 1:45 pm and conclude by 4:45 pm. To register for the tenBroek Symposium, please contact Lou Ann Blake at the information below. To register for the NABL seminar, please contact me at slabarre at labarrelaw.com or 303 504-5979, office phone. Thanks, Scott LaBarre, President, NABL Just Announced by the National Association of Blind Lawyers! What: A seminar for blind and visually impaired lawyers on how to manage WestLaw and WestLaw Next with assistive technology. When: Friday, April 15, 2011, following the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium. Where: National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, Baltimore. Cost: $25.00 if registered for the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium. $50.00 if only attending the WestLaw seminar. Lunch is included. For additional information contact: Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. President, National Association of Blind Lawyers E-mail: slabarre at labarrelaw.com For additional information about the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, go to: http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. Only One Week Left to Register! 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Bridging the Gap between the Disability Rights Movement and Other Civil Rights Movements April 14-15, 2011 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Baltimore, Maryland The 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium will consist of plenary sessions and workshops facilitated by distinguished law professors, practitioners, and advocates who will discuss issues such as how to translate what worked for the civil rights movements to the disability rights movement, how the disability community can learn to speak with one voice while respecting and maintaining its diversity, and how to erase the misconception that disability rights is not a civil rights issue. 2011 plenary session presenters: a.. Russlynn Ali, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights b.. Ruth Colker, Distinguished University Professor and Heck Faust Memorial Chair in Constitutional Law, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law c.. Robert Dinerstein, Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law d.. Wade Henderson, President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights e.. Scott C. LaBarre, Esquire, LaBarre Law Offices P.C. f.. Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy g.. Marc Maurer, President, National Federation of the Blind h.. Shannon Price Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights i.. Larry Paradis, Executive Director, Disability Rights Advocates j.. Howard Rosenblum, Chief Executive Officer (Designate), National Association of the Deaf k.. Lynn Hecht Schafran, Senior Vice President and Director, National Judicial Education Program, Legal Momentum 2011 workshop facilitators: a.. Mazen Basrawi, Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division b.. Michael W. Bien, Managing Partner, Rosen, Bien & Galvan LLP c.. Peter Blanck, University Professor and Chair, The Burton Blatt Institute d.. Ella Callow, Legal Program Director, The National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families e.. Kevin Cremin, Director of Disability and Public Benefits Law, Legal Services NYC f.. Brian East, Senior Attorney, Advocacy, Inc. g.. Leslie Ellis, Jury Consultant, TrialGraphix h.. Donald Freedman, Partner, Rosenberg, Freedman & Goldstein LLP i.. Douglas Kruse, Director, PhD program in Labor Relations and Human Resources, Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations j.. Janet Lord, Senior Partner, BlueLaw International k.. Laura Rovner, Associate Professor of Law, University of Denver Sturm College of Law l.. Jo Anne Simon, Esquire m.. Michael Waterstone, J. Howard Ziemann Fellow and Professor of Law, Loyola Law School The theme keynote speaker will be Commissioner Chai Feldblum, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A legislative update will be provided by Andrew Imparato, senior counsel and disability policy director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Documentation for CLE credits will be provided. Registration fee: $175 Student registration fee: $25 The registration deadline is April 7, 2011. A limited number of scholarships to cover the registration fee will be available to individuals with demonstrated financial need. To learn more about the symposium and symposium sponsorship opportunities, view the agenda, and register online, please visit http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Law_Symposium.asp. You may also download from this Web site a registration form to mail or fax. Hotel information is also available on the symposium Web site. For additional information, contact: Lou Ann Blake, JD Law Symposium Coordinator Jacobus tenBroek Library Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Telephone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2221 E-mail: lblake at nfb.org Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dennisgclark%40sbcglobal.net From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Tue Apr 12 19:43:59 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:43:59 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] I need your tricks and tips please! Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052CE0@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Hello all, This summer I will begin practicing at our Center for Community and Civil Justice this summer, fall, and spring terms as a student attorney. Some of the programs used at the clinic such as pro-docs are not compatible with Jaws for Windows, and so I wondered if I could get tricks, hints, and best practices from you as you are out there practicing. It never hurts to ask those who have gone before. So, what programs do you use, how do you manage your case folders, what do you use as your tickler, give me your ideas please. I will have my student bar card at the start of this summer so can appear in court. I currently have Microsoft office 2010 and use Outlook extensively. We use an Exchange server and have my Windows Mobile Smartphone on the server so get updates to my calendar and emails when not in the office. Here is some background on the clinic program to give you an idea on what I will be doing. Any ideas you can pass along would be very helpful. The Civil Justice Clinic course (CJC) covers several civil litigation practice areas including Family Law, Consumer Law, Social Security Disability, and Community Lawyering for the Homeless. The CJC introduces second and third-year law students to the actual practice of law through the supervised representation of homeless and other low-income clients. The family and consumer law sections include: child custody, visitation, foster care, simple and complex divorces, protective orders, probate, wills, real property transfers, debt relief, fraud, and general consumer protection. The Student Attorneys handle cases at both trial and appellate stages. Students appearing in court on these matters will need to be eligible to obtain a student bar card. Student are able to obtain a bar card after completing 45 hours of study. The Social Security Disability component, also offered to second and third-year law students, represents individuals in administrative hearings who have been denied disability benefits. Student Attorneys file appeals, track case developments, update records, prepare for trial, and represent clients at an administrative hearing. The CJC also offers a Community Lawyering component to second and third-year students. Through Community Lawyering, CJC provides basic legal services to the homeless community living in shelters or on the streets of San Antonio. In addition to the local homeless population, CJC students make regular trips to the Texas Border to provide legal services in colonias and other underserved areas. Our legal services include legal advice, some brief representation, and often full-service legal assistance in benefits, consumer issues, housing, family, victims' rights, contract disputes, and wills preparation. There are no prerequisites for the CJC other than a genuine interest in advocacy on behalf of low-income clients. Courses in administrative law, evidence, Texas Civil Procedure, trial advocacy, family law, and wills are encouraged. In the summer, CJC requires an in-office commitment of 15 hours per week during the 10-week period covering both summer sessions, plus an additional 2 hours per week of classroom instruction. Students will earn 3 credits. Preference will be given to students who graduate in December 2011. The summer course will be taught on a pass/fail basis. In fall/spring, CJC requires an in-office commitment of a minimum of 15 hours per week, plus an additional 4 hours of classroom instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. CJC is 4 hours per semester; students will earn their 8 hours at the completion of the Spring Semester. Fall/spring and summer CJC are graded on a letter-scale. Robert Dittman Research Fellow, Center for Terrorism Law, Jurist Doctor Candidate, St. Mary's University school of law EMAIL: rdittman at mail.stmarytx.edu PHONE: (210) 389 - 3388 "True Justice is blind." From JFreeh at nfb.org Wed Apr 13 20:57:53 2011 From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh, Jessica) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:57:53 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Former Senator Chris Dodd to Speak at Fourth Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Message-ID: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 (Cell) cdanielsen at nfb.org Former Senator Chris Dodd to Speak at Fourth Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Baltimore, Maryland (April 13, 2011): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) will present the fourth Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium on April 14–15, 2011, at the NFB Jernigan Institute in Baltimore. The symposium, entitled "Bridging the Gap Between the Disability Rights Movement and Other Civil Rights Movements,” and named for NFB founder and pioneering legal scholar Dr. Jacobus tenBroek (1911–1968), will gather public officials, legal scholars, and disability rights advocates for a two-day seminar on the state of disability law in the United States, and will discuss how disability rights may be advanced in the future. Chris Dodd, former senator for the state of Connecticut, will be the keynote speaker. “Our first three Jacobus tenBroek symposia were extraordinary events, and we are looking forward to once again hosting leading players and thinkers in the disability community, including our esteemed keynote speaker Senator Dodd,” said Dr. Marc Maurer, an attorney and President of the National Federation of the Blind. “Disability law is rapidly changing at the national and international level, and this forum will provide an opportunity for everyone to assess developments and plan strategies in this dynamic and critically important field.” Senator Dodd said: “I am honored to have the opportunity to address the nation’s foremost symposium on disability rights. I worked closely with the disability community while authoring the Help America Vote Act, and have long considered myself an advocate for people with disabilities. I look forward to contributing to this important discussion.” Dr. Jacobus tenBroek was a constitutional law scholar, a blind professor at Berkeley, and an author of treatises on the Fourteenth Amendment and social welfare. Dr. tenBroek created the concept that civil rights should apply to disabled Americans, and he published extensively on the application of the law to those with disabilities. His efforts to advance civil rights for the blind and others with disabilities included drafting the model White Cane Law, which has had a profound influence on the development of civil rights laws for the disabled throughout the United States, and publishing authoritative articles like “The Right to Live in the World: The Disabled in the Law of Torts.” The proceedings of the symposium will be published in the Texas Journal on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights. For more information about the National Federation of the Blind, please visit www.nfb.org. ### About the National Federation of the Blind With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. From JFreeh at nfb.org Wed Apr 13 21:17:57 2011 From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh, Jessica) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:17:57 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Montgomery County Discriminates Against Blind Employee Message-ID: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 (Cell) cdanielsen at nfb.org Montgomery County Discriminates Against Blind Employee Rockville, Maryland (April 13, 2011): With the assistance of the National Federation of the Blind, a blind woman who was until recently employed as an information specialist with Montgomery County's Department of Health and Human Services has filed suit against the County for unlawful discrimination under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The suit arises from the County's purchase of an inaccessible database program that employees of its new 311 call center must use to complete their tasks. Yasmin Reyazuddin worked in the call center of the County's Department of Health and Human Services: Division of Aging and Disability Services until the County consolidated that call center and others into its new Montgomery County 311 Call Center. Ms. Reyazuddin had been using screen access software, which converts information on a computer screen into synthesized speech or into Braille that can be displayed on a device known as a refreshable Braille display, to access the computer programs with which she needed to interact in order to provide accurate information to callers, keep records of calls, and perform other tasks necessary for resolving the concerns of callers. When she learned that her agency's call center would be consolidated into the County's new 311 call center, she repeatedly inquired of County officials whether the software for the new call center would be accessible with screen access technology and provided information to the County about accessible solutions. For the new call center, the County ultimately procured a database system from Oracle known as Seibel Customer Relationship Management (CRM). According to its manufacturer, this software can be configured to work with screen access software, but the County installed a custom configuration of the software that is not accessible to blind employees. Ms. Reyazuddin was originally scheduled to be transferred to the new call center with other information specialists, but was not allowed to be transferred when she raised concerns about the accessibility of the CRM program. Ms. Reyazuddin has not been allowed to test the software for accessibility, and although Oracle provided the County with documentation describing how the software could be made accessible, the County has not implemented an accessible configuration of the software. Ms. Reyazuddin has been downgraded from an information specialist to a support staff position at the County Department of Health and Human Services, and she is only given duties that fill approximately half of an eight-hour work day. She has been informed that her pay will also be cut because the County claims that her multilingual skills are no longer being used in her new assignment. Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "Yasmin Reyazuddin has been treated shamefully and with deliberate disregard for her legal and civil rights by Montgomery County. Instead of taking the steps necessary to make the database program used by employees of the Montgomery County 311 Call Center accessible, the County has reassigned her to a lower-paying job in which her skills are not being used. We cannot and will not tolerate this discrimination against her and other blind County employees." Ms. Reyazuddin said: "Despite my ten years of service to Montgomery County, I am now being shifted to a lower-paying position with little to do. I could do all of my former job duties if the County would follow Oracle's guidelines for making CRM accessible, but instead I am largely relegated to idleness. The situation has caused me considerable emotional distress. I did not want to resort to litigation but I feel that I have no choice if I am to once again be a productive employee of Montgomery County." The plaintiff is represented with the assistance of the National Federation of the Blind by Joseph B. Espo and Timothy R. Elder of the Baltimore firm Brown, Goldstein & Levy. ### About the National Federation of the Blind With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. From paulharpur at gmail.com Thu Apr 14 21:56:05 2011 From: paulharpur at gmail.com (Paul Harpur) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:56:05 +1000 Subject: [blindlaw] Bluebook? Message-ID: <000001cbfaee$c40a2230$4c1e6690$@com> Gday, I am not familiar with the Bluebook on account of practicing in Australia. I have published 3 papers in US journals. One of them the US Prof had his RA Bluebook the paper and the other 2 I paid a local Australian RA. I wanted to have something turned around a little quicker as we just decided to change focus of the paper. The US journal we are hoping for has a max word count of 12000 but this paper will probably be nearer 7000. Does anyone want to make some money turning something from a in text Harvard citation to Bluebook? If so how much? I can pay via either cheque or electronic funds transfer or what ever. Contact me off list at paulharpur at gmail.com cheers! Dr Paul Harpur BBus (HRM), LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD, Solicitor of the High Court of Australia Post Doctorate Research Fellow, the TC Beirne School of Law, The University of Queensland, on the project entitled "From Ratification to Implementation: The Disability Human Rights Paradigm and the Right to Work in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities". Tele: +61 7 3735 8864 Mob: + 61 7 417 635 609 E-Mail: p.harpur at law.uq.edu.au Skype: paul.harpur My academic profile page can be accessed at: Details on my publications can be found on SSRN at: The TC Beirne School of Law celebrates its 75th Anniversary in 2011. From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Thu Apr 14 23:18:48 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:18:48 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Need a pac mate QX and 40 Cell Display for legal work? Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E0532D7@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Hello all, I know this isn't directly on point, but I wanted to give this list first crack at buying this Pac Mate QX 440 from me because I know it will get used. Besides we all could use adaptive equipment right? All of the following items are included in this package, are in perfect working order Pac Mate QX 440: This is a qwerty keyboard unit running Windows Mobile with the latest update from Freedom Scientific 6.5. Pac Mate Portable 40 cell Braille display: This is the 40 cell display that can either be used attached to the unit or used alone with a laptop, netbook, or desktop computer. It is completely JAWS compatible, and works with many other screen readers. Original shipping boxes, accessories such as carry case, battery charger, and so on, documentation, and cables Extras The following items are included in the package but did not originally come with the Pac Mate unit. Wireless card, 8 GIG compact flash card, Infrared printing adapter (this works well if you are printing to a Braille embosser), Carry case for the Braille display, and Ethernet network card. So, make me an offer. Brand new just for the Pac Mate and Braille display is 4,695 this is just for reference. I am not out to break anyone's bank so I am very flexible on the price. I just want to make sure someone that needs the technology can be able to afford a nice equipment package and can get some use out of it. Robert Dittman Research Fellow, Center for Terrorism Law, Jurist Doctor Candidate, St. Mary's University school of law EMAIL: rdittman at mail.stmarytx.edu PHONE: (210) 389 - 3388 "True Justice is blind." From william.burley3 at gmail.com Sun Apr 17 08:47:37 2011 From: william.burley3 at gmail.com (William Burley, III) Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:47:37 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] I need your tricks and tips please! In-Reply-To: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052CE0@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E052CE0@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Message-ID: <4daaa938.4100ec0a.6899.ffffa287@mx.google.com> Robert, I haven't noticed if anyone has responded to your inquiry. As for Social Security Disability matters, much of it can now be done online. There are programs out there that work fairly well with JAWS but not sure if they will purchase that for the type of program that you're embarking upon. Try going to www.ssa.gov and you will find that you can fill out much of the information directly on the website. I'm not sure if they are having you guys actually represent the client as the main representative, but you can either store an electronic signature for the form or just have someone assist you with signing. I don't know many Texas firms using Pro Docs anymore. What they may be willing to do is to get Texas Civil Forms on CD. You can just put the whole book, including its Table of Contents on your computer. Hope that helps a bit. Will William Burley Paralegal Coordinator Burley-Wilson & Associates, L.L.C. 12401 S. Post Oak Road, Suite 228 Houston, Texas 77045 Telephone: (713) 551-8689 Business Mobile: (713) 364-9703 E-Mail: wburley at burley-wilson.com Web: www.burley-wilson.com "Virtual Paralegal Support for the Successful Attorney." Legal Confidentiality Notice The information in this e-mail and and in any attachment may contain information which is legally privileged. It is intended only for the attention and use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to retain, disclose, copy or distribute the message and/or any of its attachments. If you've received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail or by phone at (713) 364-9703. After having notified the sender, please delete the message from your system. Thank you. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dittman, Robert Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 2:44 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] I need your tricks and tips please! Hello all, This summer I will begin practicing at our Center for Community and Civil Justice this summer, fall, and spring terms as a student attorney. Some of the programs used at the clinic such as pro-docs are not compatible with Jaws for Windows, and so I wondered if I could get tricks, hints, and best practices from you as you are out there practicing. It never hurts to ask those who have gone before. So, what programs do you use, how do you manage your case folders, what do you use as your tickler, give me your ideas please. I will have my student bar card at the start of this summer so can appear in court. I currently have Microsoft office 2010 and use Outlook extensively. We use an Exchange server and have my Windows Mobile Smartphone on the server so get updates to my calendar and emails when not in the office. Here is some background on the clinic program to give you an idea on what I will be doing. Any ideas you can pass along would be very helpful. The Civil Justice Clinic course (CJC) covers several civil litigation practice areas including Family Law, Consumer Law, Social Security Disability, and Community Lawyering for the Homeless. The CJC introduces second and third-year law students to the actual practice of law through the supervised representation of homeless and other low-income clients. The family and consumer law sections include: child custody, visitation, foster care, simple and complex divorces, protective orders, probate, wills, real property transfers, debt relief, fraud, and general consumer protection. The Student Attorneys handle cases at both trial and appellate stages. Students appearing in court on these matters will need to be eligible to obtain a student bar card. Student are able to obtain a bar card after completing 45 hours of study. The Social Security Disability component, also offered to second and third-year law students, represents individuals in administrative hearings who have been denied disability benefits. Student Attorneys file appeals, track case developments, update records, prepare for trial, and represent clients at an administrative hearing. The CJC also offers a Community Lawyering component to second and third-year students. Through Community Lawyering, CJC provides basic legal services to the homeless community living in shelters or on the streets of San Antonio. In addition to the local homeless population, CJC students make regular trips to the Texas Border to provide legal services in colonias and other underserved areas. Our legal services include legal advice, some brief representation, and often full-service legal assistance in benefits, consumer issues, housing, family, victims' rights, contract disputes, and wills preparation. There are no prerequisites for the CJC other than a genuine interest in advocacy on behalf of low-income clients. Courses in administrative law, evidence, Texas Civil Procedure, trial advocacy, family law, and wills are encouraged. In the summer, CJC requires an in-office commitment of 15 hours per week during the 10-week period covering both summer sessions, plus an additional 2 hours per week of classroom instruction. Students will earn 3 credits. Preference will be given to students who graduate in December 2011. The summer course will be taught on a pass/fail basis. In fall/spring, CJC requires an in-office commitment of a minimum of 15 hours per week, plus an additional 4 hours of classroom instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. CJC is 4 hours per semester; students will earn their 8 hours at the completion of the Spring Semester. Fall/spring and summer CJC are graded on a letter-scale. Robert Dittman Research Fellow, Center for Terrorism Law, Jurist Doctor Candidate, St. Mary's University school of law EMAIL: rdittman at mail.stmarytx.edu PHONE: (210) 389 - 3388 "True Justice is blind." _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/william.burley3%40 gmail.com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 18 22:48:21 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:48:21 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. D.O.J. Posting Message-ID: <5334E4CFAA634C0186E1C6EFBF1C8D68@none8a46117901> * U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR PRINCIPAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF, ES-0905-00 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 11-EOUSA-SES-001 All applications must be received by May 06, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/principaldeputydire.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rfarber at jw.com Tue Apr 19 04:51:04 2011 From: rfarber at jw.com (Farber, Randy) Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:51:04 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Medical Professional Listserv Message-ID: <3E86A9F3DC676742B192213CC4E9D4A2020EAB838D@PDC-MAIL02.jwllp.com> Does anyone know if there is a listserv like Blindlaw for doctors and medical professionals? -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If you have received this e-mail in error, or are not its intended recipient, please: do not print, copy, or distribute in any way the above message or its attachments; delete this e-mail from your computer; and inform the sender of this error. Thank you. ________________________________ From: Robyn Powell [mailto:RPowell at equalrightscenter.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 10:25 AM To: Parry, John; Phelan, William Subject: Disability Rights Program Manager Job Posting FYI - ERC is hiring. Please circulate and feel free to contact me with questions. Thanks! Robyn M. Powell Disability Rights Program Manager Equal Rights Center 11 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 450 Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 370-3210 rpowell at equalrightscenter.org www.equalrightscenter.org Members of the ERC play an integral role in the advancement of civil rights across the country. As the eyes, ears, and voice of the ERC, our enthusiastic members/advocates identify issues of discrimination nationwide as they develop and alert us to possible areas of systemic discrimination. Become a member today, simply by signing up for news on our homepage, www.equalrightscenter.org. [cid:image001.gif at 01CBFE7C.9249C8E0] THE EQUAL RIGHTS CENTER Disability Rights Program Manager The Equal Rights Center (ERC) is a national non-profit civil rights organization based in Washington, D.C. With members located in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the ERC works nationally to promote equal opportunity in housing, employment, disability rights, immigrant rights, and access to public accommodations and government services. The ERC employs a variety of tools in advancing civil rights, including education and outreach, training, counseling and advocacy, research, investigation and testing, and enforcement. The Equal Rights Center currently seeks a Manager for its Disability Rights Program to lead all aspects of the Program's activities. REQUIREMENTS Candidates Should Possess: · A record of strong commitment to the legal rights of people with disabilities and experience as an advocate for people with disabilities. * Excellent working knowledge of the ADA, the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and other relevant legislation. · Experience in disability rights investigations. * Knowledge of disability rights test/survey coordination. * Broad knowledge of organizations and agencies serving the needs of people with disabilities and the capacity for building alliances with these organizations. * Strong oral and written communication, analytical skills, and public presentation skills. * Disciplined adherence to deadlines. * Experience managing a complex program, juggling individual and programmatic workloads, and complying with legal requirements. * Ability to conduct in-person interviews and intakes. * Ability to effectively conduct education and outreach presentations to cross-disability communities. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates must have a minimum of a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited university; a J.D. degree a plus. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS · Three years of civil rights and/or disability rights work * Three years of program management experience The Equal Rights Center is a barrier, drug, and smoke-free workplace. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Salary is competitive and will vary with experience. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, personal, and sick leave. SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary: Commensurate with experience Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, personal, and sick leave. APPLICATION PROCEDURE E-mail cover letter and résumé to: employment at equalrightscenter.org Subject Line: Disability Rights Program Manager Deadline: Open until filled. Robyn M. Powell Disability Rights Program Manager Equal Rights Center 11 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 450 Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 370-3210 rpowell at equalrightscenter.org www.equalrightscenter.org Members of the ERC play an integral role in the advancement of civil rights across the country. As the eyes, ears, and voice of the ERC, our enthusiastic members/advocates identify issues of discrimination nationwide as they develop and alert us to possible areas of systemic discrimination. Become a member today, simply by signing up for news on our homepage, www.equalrightscenter.org. ============== Going to respond to this message? Be sure to hit "Reply All" when doing so. Disability Discussion Docket (3D) ABA Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law http://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_services/mental_physical_disability.html [cid:~WRD000.jpg] ------------------ Material distributed over 3D is for educational and informational purposes only. 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Thanks. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nightingale, Noel" To: ; Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 12:45 PM Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Disability Rights Program Manager Job Posting > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net > From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Tue Apr 19 20:36:15 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:36:15 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Disability Rights Program Manager Job Posting In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I simply forwarded the e-mail and I doubt that another forward attempt would help you, but perhaps a search of the entity's website would be fruitful. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 11:48 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] FW: Disability Rights Program Manager Job Posting Noel: Your email regarding the Disability Rights Management Program job listing is received. However, I was unable to access any information therefrom. Would you please try sending that link again. Thanks. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nightingale, Noel" To: ; Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 12:45 PM Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Disability Rights Program Manager Job Posting > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dlmlaw%40sbcglobal.net > _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/noel.nightingale%40ed.gov From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Tue Apr 19 20:37:04 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:37:04 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Comment Submission to Help Law Students with Disabilities Message-ID: From: CMPDL's Disability Discussion Docket (3D) [mailto:CMPDL-3D at MAIL.AMERICANBAR.ORG] On Behalf Of Phelan, William Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 12:05 PM To: CMPDL-3D at MAIL.AMERICANBAR.ORG Subject: Comment Submission to Help Law Students with Disabilities Hello friends, Some of you I have spoken to already. For those who I have not spoken with, please excuse the impersonal nature of this e-mail; but, as you will see below, there is a task before us that requires effort from a large group. I am writing you to see if you and/or your entity wish to submit comments to the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admission to the Bar's (LEAB) Standards Review Committee (SRC) in order to ameliorate the ABA Standards and Rules of Procedure for Approval of Law Schools (Standards). Background SRC is soliciting comment from interested parties (for more details, see: http://apps.americanbar.org/legaled/committees/comstandards.html). Comments to SRC are due by mid-July. SRC will then process the comments and submit its suggestions to LEAB in August. LEAB will then release the proposed changes to the public for another round of comments. Therefore, there will be two bites at this apple. As you may know, the Standards are what all ABA-approved law schools must meet in order to receive ABA-accreditation. The legal education community takes the Standards very seriously. Some of the Standards touch on disability either directly or indirectly, and nearly all of these Standards do so in an inadequate manner. Therefore, making sure concerns are heard when the Standards are updated is an imperative policy project that can help ensure that nearly all of America's law schools and legal testing agencies properly accommodate applicants and law students with disabilities. Without going into too much detail at this time, there are serious and well-founded concerns that applicants and law students with disabilities are facing problems in receiving accommodations from testing agencies and law schools. There also appears to be problems in eliminating bias within the profession regarding this population. Whether it is flagging on the LSAT, a denial of JAWS for a civil procedure final, or the faulty assumption that someone with a learning disability is automatically unfit to attend law school, those in the early part of the legal profession's pipeline who happen to have disabilities need help! The Commission and its Committee on Lawyers with Disabilities have already drafted and approved a set of comments for the first round of commenting. They are attached. You can access the Standards in their current form here: http://www.americanbar.org/content/aba/groups/legal_education/resources/standards.html. Action Requested The SRC is asking entities or individuals to submit comments. If your organization, for whatever reason, cannot submit comments they can be submitted by you in your individual capacity. This effort is being treated as a submission process used for commenting on proposed rules offered by governmental agencies. What is important here is for the legal education community to read your views regarding the importance of providing an unobstructed path to law school and beyond. The attached comments provide explanations of the proposed edits. I would also like to hear your views. Therefore, there will be a conference call to further explain this process and discuss potential comments to the Standards. After a brief explanation of the process and a run down of the Commission's product, the call will be open for all to participate. I expect the call to last no more than an hour. You do not need to attend the phone call to participate and submit comments. In sum, this is an excellent opportunity to help law students and law school applicants with disabilities. Next Steps 1. Please reply to me and let me know if you are interested in joining this information-sharing effort 2. Go to the following link before 5PM on 4/26/11 and indicate during which of the proposed conference call times you are available: http://doodle.com/r5n457pu6ysqx3xr . If you require conference call captioning, please let me know in your e-mail reply. 3. On 4/27/11 I will notify all of the date and time of the conference call and provide call-in information. 4. Go over the attached document in preparation for the call. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Best, Bill Phelan William J. Phelan, IV, Esq. Special Projects & Technology Coordinator Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law American Bar Association 740 15th Street, NW, 9th Fl. Washington, DC 20005-1022 T: 202-662-1576 F: 202-442-3439 william.phelan at americanbar.org http://www.abanet.org/disability Notice: The contents of this e-mail may be confidential and/or privileged. 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Name: LEAP-SRC Standards Comments from CMPDL - FINAL.pdf Type: application/octet-stream Size: 241969 bytes Desc: LEAP-SRC Standards Comments from CMPDL - FINAL.pdf URL: From Bennett.Prows at HHS.GOV Wed Apr 20 18:28:16 2011 From: Bennett.Prows at HHS.GOV (Prows, Bennett (HHS/OCR)) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:28:16 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Job Announcements at the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S., Dept. of Health and Human Services Message-ID: <45909D82C38DBE408DA69213A6A4C777CDF142D652@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> Hello, I have posted the links to a few jobs now being posted for OCR HHS. I've pasted the web info for one of the jobs below as an example of what we're recruiting for. Look at the web site links for the others. Some are located in Washington, D.C. and some in the Regions. Good job hunting. /s/ Bennett Prows Job Title: Deputy Regional Manager Equal Opportunity Specialist Department: Department Of Health And Human Services Agency: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services Job Announcement Number: HHS-OS-DE-11-463317 SALARY RANGE: $101,035.00 - $131,343.00 /year OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, April 14, 2011 to Wednesday, April 27, 2011 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0360-14 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Atlanta, GA WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens JOB SUMMARY: Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans. This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR). This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement HHS-OS-MP-11-463365 under merit promotion procedures. Please review that announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under merit promotion procedures. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered. PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps (not as a career/career-conditional employee) are encouraged to apply under the merit promotion announcement indicated above. Additional selections may be made from this announcement. KEY REQUIREMENTS: * U.S. Citizenship is required. Back to top Duties Additional Duty Location Info: 1 vacancy - Atlanta, GA Directs the regional staff ranging from grades GS-2 through GS-13 engaging in civil rights and Privacy Rule work, in implementing an effective plan for civil rights and privacy of health information compliance programs in health and human services institutions and systems in the region and for headquarters. Makem final decision on problems growing out of activities that subordinates cannot resolve because of precedent-setting nature or sensitivity, also resolves differences between key subordinates on important program matters Advise the Regional Manager on the adequacy and effectiveness and of existing Departmental policies and programs for promoting compliance and participants in the formulation of major changes in Departmental policies. Provide advice and information to the Regional Manager and Regional Operating Divisions and Staff Division personnel on civil rights and health privacy policy development and interpretation affecting their areas of responsibility; alerting them when major compliance action and attendant publicity has the potential for impact on Departmental program activity. ****** Supervisory Management Policy Specialist, GS-0301-14 - HHS-OS-DE-11-466756 (DE) / HHS-OS-MP-11-466758 (MP) has posted to USA Jobs, the opening and closing dates are as follow Opening 04/22/2011 - Closing 05/05/2011 below you will find the links for the DE and MP vacancies. http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2245691&caller=ftva.asp - DE http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2245686&caller=ftva.asp - MP Information Technology Security Specialist, GS-2210-15 - HHS-OS-DE-11-466595 (DE) / HHS-OS-MP-11-466605 (MP) "Direct Hire" has posted to USA Jobs, the opening and closing dates are as follow Opening 04/21/2011 - Closing 05/04/2011 below you will find the links for the DE and MP vacancies. http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2245663&caller=ftva.asp - DE http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2245665&caller=ftva.asp - MP Regional Manager Equal Opportunity Specialist, GS-0360-15 - HHS-OS-DE-11-463215 (DE) / HHS-OS-MP-11-463284 (MP) has posted to USA Jobs, the opening and closing dates are as follow Opening 04/20/2011 - Closing 05/3/2011 below you will find the links for the DE and MP vacancies. http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2244650&caller=ftva.asp - DE http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2244665&caller=ftva.asp - MP -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Apr 21 22:06:36 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:06:36 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Face Book question Message-ID: Does anyone out there have a tutorial or document laying out how best to use Face Book with JAWS? Web sites and various attornies I frequent5 use it more and more, and every time I try to use it, I don't exactly know what to do. Any tutorial assistance wold be appreciated. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From Tim.Ford at cdph.ca.gov Fri Apr 22 03:03:14 2011 From: Tim.Ford at cdph.ca.gov (Ford, Tim (CDPH-OLS)) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:03:14 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Face Book question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <839F18076C66C345BD1C0A4ACA67A1F6076DDAD2@dhsexcmsg12.intra.dhs.ca.gov> While I do not have any personal experience to give you, I suggest that you check out the "Fred's Head" portion of the web site for the American Printing House for the Blind, www.aph.org. This is just the type of stuff I have seen articles on in the Fred's Head portion of the site. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 3:07 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Face Book question Does anyone out there have a tutorial or document laying out how best to use Face Book with JAWS? Web sites and various attornies I frequent5 use it more and more, and every time I try to use it, I don't exactly know what to do. Any tutorial assistance wold be appreciated. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/tim.ford%40cdp h.ca.gov From tim at timeldermusic.com Fri Apr 22 22:55:23 2011 From: tim at timeldermusic.com (Tim Elder) Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:55:23 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Face Book question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4D92B8919E144F0CBB431B49311E2831@BGL.root> Freedom Scientific has a few links on its training page to FB tutorials. A second webinar is scheduled for the near future. -----Original Message----- From: Ross Doerr [mailto:rumpole at roadrunner.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 6:07 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Face Book question Does anyone out there have a tutorial or document laying out how best to use Face Book with JAWS? Web sites and various attornies I frequent5 use it more and more, and every time I try to use it, I don't exactly know what to do. Any tutorial assistance wold be appreciated. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Apr 25 12:52:28 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:52:28 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Gmail Message-ID: Hasa anyone on this list been able to get in touch with Gmail help personnel for that "audio reset" for their google accounts? I have had no end of trouble with it, can't get the audio thing to work properly, and can't get the form for help to open up, and can't seem to get a real contact online to tell them that their options simply do not work. I use Gmail for work related issues, and this is an important issue. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From paulharpur at gmail.com Mon Apr 25 20:49:28 2011 From: paulharpur at gmail.com (Paul Harpur) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:49:28 +1000 Subject: [blindlaw] Gmail In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000901cc038a$4968d900$dc3a8b00$@com> Nope. I have had the same problem and get a sighted person to help. Extremely anoying but needs must. I started accessing GMail via Outlook so I did not need to put in the password everyday which has removed the risk I'd stuff up the password a few times. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, 25 April 2011 10:52 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Gmail Hasa anyone on this list been able to get in touch with Gmail help personnel for that "audio reset" for their google accounts? I have had no end of trouble with it, can't get the audio thing to work properly, and can't get the form for help to open up, and can't seem to get a real contact online to tell them that their options simply do not work. I use Gmail for work related issues, and this is an important issue. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/paulharpur%40gmail .com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Apr 26 13:03:58 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:03:58 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Gmail References: <000901cc038a$4968d900$dc3a8b00$@com> Message-ID: <80FB1A1096184933AC855F04A6AA131F@none8a46117901> Thanks Paul - I hadn't thought of going through Outlook to get to it. That new audio access thing is a big pain in the neck. Ross ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Harpur" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, April 25, 2011 4:49 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Gmail > Nope. I have had the same problem and get a sighted person to help. > Extremely anoying but needs must. > I started accessing GMail via Outlook so I did not need to put in the > password everyday which has removed the risk I'd stuff up the password a > few > times. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Ross Doerr > Sent: Monday, 25 April 2011 10:52 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] Gmail > > Hasa anyone on this list been able to get in touch with Gmail help > personnel > for that "audio reset" for their google accounts? > I have had no end of trouble with it, can't get the audio thing to work > properly, and can't get the form for help to open up, and can't seem to > get > a real contact online to tell them that their options simply do not work. > I use Gmail for work related issues, and this is an important issue. > > > Ross A. Doerr Esquire > Admitted to Practice in > Maine and New Hampshire > F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/paulharpur%40gmail > .com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3596 - Release Date: 04/25/11 > From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Apr 26 13:55:45 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:55:45 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Gmail notifier Message-ID: <35FEF1C0BEA74F60A52E2FF431A3B10F@none8a46117901> Is anyone able to contact a human being at Gmail regarding their gmail notifier option? IF so, I'd like to know how to speak with someone there. Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Tue Apr 26 16:15:10 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:15:10 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Fw: National Federation of the Blind and Law School Admissions Council Agree to Settlement Message-ID: <4DB0EEEF70E34611985419A9A92DA999@labarre> FYI Please distribute this far and wide. We are particularly interested in hearing about the experience of those who will be applying to law school through LSAC. Everything should now be accessible, or at least starting in the fall. ----- Original Message ----- From: Freeh, Jessica Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 8:08 AM Subject: National Federation of the Blind and Law School Admissions Council Agree to Settlement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 (Cell) cdanielsen at nfb.org National Federation of the Blind and Law School Admissions Council Agree to Settlement LSAC Will Make its Web Site Fully Accessible to the Blind Baltimore, Maryland (April 26, 2011): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) today announced that it has settled a lawsuit with the Law School Admissions Council, Inc. (LSAC) regarding access to the LSAC Web site (www.lsac.org) by blind people. As part of the settlement, LSAC will provide full and equal access to its Web site for blind users by September 1, 2011. Changes will be made to the LSAC Web site that will allow blind users utilizing screen access technology, which converts what is on the computer screen into synthesized speech or Braille, to read and interact with it. The accessibility requirements extend to all parts of the Web site on which services or products are made available to prospective law school applicants or to LSAT and Credential Assembly Service registrants, including, but not limited to, the process of applying to law schools through lsac.org and the documents and practice tests LSAC makes available online. Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "Access to Web sites is critical to the full and equal participation of blind people in all aspects of modern life. In this instance, access is especially critical, since without it blind people experience significant barriers to entering the legal profession. The National Federation of the Blind is pleased to have reached a settlement with the Law School Admissions Council and we look forward to working with its officials and technical staff in the coming months. It is our sincere hope that other educational entities and credentialing organizations that provide vital services over the Internet will follow LSAC's example and take affirmative steps to provide full access to their Web sites by blind consumers." Deepa Goraya, a named plaintiff in the suit, said: "As someone who has gone through the law school application process and struggled to use the Law School Admission Council's Web site, I am pleased to see that the Web site will be made fully accessible and the process of gaining admission to law school will now be easier for all blind people who are interested in entering this noble profession." Under the settlement, the National Federation of the Blind will perform semi-annual accessibility testing of the LSAC Web site until September 1, 2012. The National Federation of the Blind is represented in this matter by Daniel F. Goldstein of the Baltimore firm Brown, Goldstein, and Levy; Laurence W. Paradis, Anna Levine, and Karla Gilbride of the Berkley firm Disability Rights Advocates; and Scott C. LaBarre of the Denver firm LaBarre Law Offices. ### About the National Federation of the Blind With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Tue Apr 26 16:56:13 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:56:13 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Petition for Writ of Certiorari Message-ID: <861D539E100D431AAF12EAE094F2F07F@labarre> Greetings: Hot off the press, attached you will find a Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners filed yesterday. I guess they really, really can't come to terms with the concept of providing equal access. Regards and happy reading. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. From joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com Tue Apr 26 17:00:13 2011 From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com (RJ Sandefur) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:00:13 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Petition for Writ of Certiorari References: <861D539E100D431AAF12EAE094F2F07F@labarre> Message-ID: <0388313775764F12BA100B1A02712D35@hometwxakonvzn> Scott, The patition didn't come through! RJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott C. LaBarre" To: "Scott C. LaBarre" Cc: "Disability Rights Bar Association" ; "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 12:56 PM Subject: [blindlaw] Petition for Writ of Certiorari Greetings: Hot off the press, attached you will find a Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners filed yesterday. I guess they really, really can't come to terms with the concept of providing equal access. Regards and happy reading. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/joltingjacksandefur%40gmail.com From taiablas at gmail.com Tue Apr 26 17:03:37 2011 From: taiablas at gmail.com (Tai Blas) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:03:37 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] LASC Settlement Message-ID: I am so glad to hear of these positive results. Thanks to all involved for the hard work that has gone into getting this settlement. As a recent law school applicant, I can tell you that the LSAC site was extremely frustrating to use. I am eager to take a look at the site in its accessible form. Tai From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Tue Apr 26 17:06:04 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:06:04 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] here's the Petition, I hope Message-ID: <038FF4922F43498188A95A2F36E2D9AC@labarre> Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. 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LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. 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LaBarre" To: "Disability Rights Bar Association" ; "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 1:06 PM Subject: [blindlaw] here's the Petition, I hope Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. 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This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/joltingjacksandefur%40gmail.com > From dandrews at visi.com Wed Apr 27 10:28:00 2011 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:28:00 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] National Federation of the Blind and Law School Admissions Council Agree to Settlement Message-ID: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 (Cell) cdanielsen at nfb.org National Federation of the Blind and Law School Admissions Council Agree to Settlement LSAC Will Make its Web Site Fully Accessible to the Blind Baltimore, Maryland (April 26, 2011): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) today announced that it has settled a lawsuit with the Law School Admissions Council, Inc. (LSAC) regarding access to the LSAC Web site (www.lsac.org) by blind people. As part of the settlement, LSAC will provide full and equal access to its Web site for blind users by September 1, 2011. Changes will be made to the LSAC Web site that will allow blind users utilizing screen access technology, which converts what is on the computer screen into synthesized speech or Braille, to read and interact with it. The accessibility requirements extend to all parts of the Web site on which services or products are made available to prospective law school applicants or to LSAT and Credential Assembly Service registrants, including, but not limited to, the process of applying to law schools through lsac.org and the documents and practice tests LSAC makes available online. Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "Access to Web sites is critical to the full and equal participation of blind people in all aspects of modern life. In this instance, access is especially critical, since without it blind people experience significant barriers to entering the legal profession. The National Federation of the Blind is pleased to have reached a settlement with the Law School Admissions Council and we look forward to working with its officials and technical staff in the coming months. It is our sincere hope that other educational entities and credentialing organizations that provide vital services over the Internet will follow LSAC's example and take affirmative steps to provide full access to their Web sites by blind consumers." Deepa Goraya, a named plaintiff in the suit, said: "As someone who has gone through the law school application process and struggled to use the Law School Admission Council's Web site, I am pleased to see that the Web site will be made fully accessible and the process of gaining admission to law school will now be easier for all blind people who are interested in entering this noble profession." Under the settlement, the National Federation of the Blind will perform semi-annual accessibility testing of the LSAC Web site until September 1, 2012. The National Federation of the Blind is represented in this matter by Daniel F. Goldstein of the Baltimore firm Brown, Goldstein, and Levy; Laurence W. Paradis, Anna Levine, and Karla Gilbride of the Berkley firm Disability Rights Advocates; and Scott C. LaBarre of the Denver firm LaBarre Law Offices. ### About the National Federation of the Blind With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Wed Apr 27 17:53:09 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:53:09 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting - Work for free!! Message-ID: <5E94436E246D4C49AAD9765DEB331B03@none8a46117901> Eastern District of Virginia - * SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (SERVES WITHOUT COMPENSATION) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA 11-EDVA-01 Positions are open until filled, but resumes must be received by May 13, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/11-edva-01.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Thu Apr 28 18:18:36 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:18:36 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. attorney posting - Work for Free!! Today's posting is in Georgia Message-ID: * SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (UNCOMPENSATED) UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA Application Deadline: May 13, 2011, although applications may be considered after that date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/2011unpaidsausa.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From spangler.robert at gmail.com Fri Apr 29 18:28:00 2011 From: spangler.robert at gmail.com (Robert Spangler) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:28:00 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Law Student Message-ID: <4DBB0330.5060705@gmail.com> Hello, I am in my second to last year of my undergrad (I say it that way because I am a senior but I am not graduating until May of next year). I am looking at going to law school. Is there anyone on this list who may be able to answer questions for me regarding law school admission as it pertains to blind people? I am particularly concerned about the LSAT. Also, my state services are willing to pay for me to go to law school if I can furnish to them some informational interviews. So, it would be helpful if I could speak to a couple practicing lawyers in order to gain some insight on the profession. Thanks everyone for your help. Robby From captaincynic3 at gmail.com Fri Apr 29 21:24:39 2011 From: captaincynic3 at gmail.com (scott) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:24:39 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Accessing LexisNexis with Jaws and Voiceover Message-ID: Greetings listers, This is my first post here, so be reasonably kind when you respond. I've been reading archives from this list, focusing on discussions of using Jaws to access the legal services offered by LexisNexis. These messages however are from 2008, clearly indicating use of jfw 8 or 9, at the latest. I have 2 questions: 1. How are Jaws and LN getting along these days? We're onto Jaws 12, and I'm sure the web-site for LN has changed to some degree, so what's the story in 2011? Fully accessible, somewhat accessible, a nightmare? I'd love to hear your thoughts. 2. Has anyone attempted to use Voiceover and Safari to access LexisNexis? Again, I'd appreciate any input you can offer. Thanks, Scott Blanks Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/blindconfucius From dravant at ameritech.net Fri Apr 29 22:55:13 2011 From: dravant at ameritech.net (Denise Avant) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:55:13 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Accessing LexisNexis with Jaws and Voiceover In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <535E5F50-0F38-4ADD-8C5E-32C248B7F736@ameritech.net> Hello, I am currently using jfw 12 with lexis in my office. I find it accessible. all of the boxes, edit fields and links are spoken. if you know how to use the jfw find command and other commands like headings and list links, you should be fine. the best thing to do is explore the various pages to get a sense of the layouts. i have voiceover on a mac at home, but have not tried it with lexis. On Apr 29, 2011, at 4:24 PM, scott wrote: > Greetings listers, > > This is my first post here, so be reasonably kind when you respond. > > I've been reading archives from this list, focusing on discussions of using Jaws to access the legal services offered by LexisNexis. These messages however are from 2008, clearly indicating use of jfw 8 or 9, at the latest. > > I have 2 questions: > > 1. How are Jaws and LN getting along these days? We're onto Jaws 12, and I'm sure the web-site for LN has changed to some degree, so what's the story in 2011? Fully accessible, somewhat accessible, a nightmare? I'd love to hear your thoughts. > 2. Has anyone attempted to use Voiceover and Safari to access LexisNexis? Again, I'd appreciate any input you can offer. > > Thanks, > Scott Blanks > Follow me on Twitter: > http://twitter.com/blindconfucius > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dravant%40ameritech.net From captaincynic3 at gmail.com Fri Apr 29 23:07:39 2011 From: captaincynic3 at gmail.com (scott) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:07:39 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Accessing LexisNexis with Jaws and Voiceover References: <535E5F50-0F38-4ADD-8C5E-32C248B7F736@ameritech.net> Message-ID: Your input is appreciated. It seems that Jaws might be faring better than in years past. this also gives me hope for Voiceover, which a friend would prefer to use when accessing the Internet. Thanks for your ideas, and I look forward to more from this list. Take care, Scott Blanks Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/blindconfucius From shaunreim at gmail.com Fri Apr 29 23:32:45 2011 From: shaunreim at gmail.com (Shaun Reimers) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:32:45 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Law Student In-Reply-To: <4DBB0330.5060705@gmail.com> References: <4DBB0330.5060705@gmail.com> Message-ID: I just finished my first year of law school and could share some insight into the LSAT for you, although I had enough sight to take the test via large-print, and may have the info you're looking for. Whether you have some sight or no sight, I can tell you the logic puzzles were the most challenging aspect of the test for me. There was really no way for me to make diagrams like my sighted counterparts, so the test was arguably not accessible in that way. The other three parts of the test, however, were story problems that required simple logical reasoning and no diagramming, so I felt they were fair. The NFB has made some legal headway with LSAC, so I expect things will change by the time you take the test. Shaun shaunreim at gmail.com Sent from my iPad On Apr 29, 2011, at 12:28 PM, Robert Spangler wrote: > Hello, > > I am in my second to last year of my undergrad (I say it that way because I am a senior but I am not graduating until May of next year). I am looking at going to law school. Is there anyone on this list who may be able to answer questions for me regarding law school admission as it pertains to blind people? I am particularly concerned about the LSAT. Also, my state services are willing to pay for me to go to law school if I can furnish to them some informational interviews. So, it would be helpful if I could speak to a couple practicing lawyers in order to gain some insight on the profession. > > Thanks everyone for your help. > > Robby > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/shaunreim%40gmail.com From dravant at ameritech.net Sat Apr 30 01:55:19 2011 From: dravant at ameritech.net (Denise Avant) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:55:19 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Accessing LexisNexis with Jaws and Voiceover In-Reply-To: References: <535E5F50-0F38-4ADD-8C5E-32C248B7F736@ameritech.net> Message-ID: <1068F5CF-C3FF-4FFC-9C75-4A2FB2D3918F@ameritech.net> hi, i forgot to add there is also an apple with voiceover list known as macvisionaries. if you or your friend joins the list, you may find people in the legal profession, specifically law students that use voiceover and lexis. On Apr 29, 2011, at 6:07 PM, scott wrote: > Your input is appreciated. It seems that Jaws might be faring better than in years past. this also gives me hope for Voiceover, which a friend would prefer to use when accessing the Internet. Thanks for your ideas, and I look forward to more from this list. > > Take care, > Scott Blanks > Follow me on Twitter: > http://twitter.com/blindconfucius > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dravant%40ameritech.net