From vaughan.roles at gmail.com Mon May 2 01:48:13 2011 From: vaughan.roles at gmail.com (Vaughan Roles) Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 11:48:13 +1000 Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Message-ID: Hi list, I was wondering if people are still dictating material and, if so, what dictaphones do you use that are digital? -- Vaughan Roles Ph: +61425211038 skype vaughan.roles From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Mon May 2 02:07:32 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 22:07:32 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6280657AE7414F629F61D42281792E54@DanielKBeitzPC> I use dragon naturally speaking 10 legal with window-eyes. I think it would work with jaws as well. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vaughan Roles Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 9:48 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hi list, I was wondering if people are still dictating material and, if so, what dictaphones do you use that are digital? -- Vaughan Roles Ph: +61425211038 skype vaughan.roles _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com From RJaquiss at nfb.org Mon May 2 11:40:13 2011 From: RJaquiss at nfb.org (Jaquiss, Robert) Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 04:40:13 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones In-Reply-To: <6280657AE7414F629F61D42281792E54@DanielKBeitzPC> References: <6280657AE7414F629F61D42281792E54@DanielKBeitzPC> Message-ID: <15131457E4DA6B4EBD8776E13F2B3E1002D1548BCD@VA3DIAXVS751.RED001.local> Hello: Dragon NaturallySpeaking does work with JAWS. The following is from the NFB Technology Access List. J-Say Pro with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional is a voice recognition program. J-Say is a package of scripts for JAWS that enables the coordinated use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional and JAWS for Windows. Next Generation Technology. Price: Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional; $713; J-Say; $827.50. Contact Next Generation Technologies for combination pricing or multiple licenses. Next Generation Technology, Inc. 20006 Cedar Valley Road, Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Phone: (425) 744-1100 Fax: (425) 778-5547 E-mail: Edward at ngtvoice.com Web site: http://www.ngtvoice.com Regards, Robert Jaquiss National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Phone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2422 -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 10:08 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones I use dragon naturally speaking 10 legal with window-eyes. I think it would work with jaws as well. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vaughan Roles Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 9:48 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hi list, I was wondering if people are still dictating material and, if so, what dictaphones do you use that are digital? -- Vaughan Roles Ph: +61425211038 skype vaughan.roles _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.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/rjaquiss%40nfb.org From cdborne at gmail.com Mon May 2 13:34:12 2011 From: cdborne at gmail.com (Craig Borne) Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 09:34:12 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones In-Reply-To: <15131457E4DA6B4EBD8776E13F2B3E1002D1548BCD@VA3DIAXVS751.RED001.local> References: <6280657AE7414F629F61D42281792E54@DanielKBeitzPC> <15131457E4DA6B4EBD8776E13F2B3E1002D1548BCD@VA3DIAXVS751.RED001.local> Message-ID: <004c01cc08cd$a0acaa50$e205fef0$@com> It is a shame that J-Say is so ridiculously priced. Craig -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jaquiss, Robert Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 7:40 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hello: Dragon NaturallySpeaking does work with JAWS. The following is from the NFB Technology Access List. J-Say Pro with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional is a voice recognition program. J-Say is a package of scripts for JAWS that enables the coordinated use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional and JAWS for Windows. Next Generation Technology. Price: Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional; $713; J-Say; $827.50. Contact Next Generation Technologies for combination pricing or multiple licenses. Next Generation Technology, Inc. 20006 Cedar Valley Road, Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Phone: (425) 744-1100 Fax: (425) 778-5547 E-mail: Edward at ngtvoice.com Web site: http://www.ngtvoice.com Regards, Robert Jaquiss National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Phone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2422 -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 10:08 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones I use dragon naturally speaking 10 legal with window-eyes. I think it would work with jaws as well. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vaughan Roles Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 9:48 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hi list, I was wondering if people are still dictating material and, if so, what dictaphones do you use that are digital? -- Vaughan Roles Ph: +61425211038 skype vaughan.roles _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.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/rjaquiss%40nfb.org _______________________________________________ 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/cdborne%40gmail.co m From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Mon May 2 13:57:09 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 09:57:09 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones In-Reply-To: <004c01cc08cd$a0acaa50$e205fef0$@com> References: <6280657AE7414F629F61D42281792E54@DanielKBeitzPC><15131457E4DA6B4EBD8776E13F2B3E1002D1548BCD@VA3DIAXVS751.RED001.local> <004c01cc08cd$a0acaa50$e205fef0$@com> Message-ID: <066783D066F947C09363C76FF9F694A1@DHRL6TC1> I wonder if jSay even works with the legal version of dragon. I would suspect jaws will though. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Craig Borne Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 9:34 AM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones It is a shame that J-Say is so ridiculously priced. Craig -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jaquiss, Robert Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 7:40 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hello: Dragon NaturallySpeaking does work with JAWS. The following is from the NFB Technology Access List. J-Say Pro with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional is a voice recognition program. J-Say is a package of scripts for JAWS that enables the coordinated use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional and JAWS for Windows. Next Generation Technology. Price: Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional; $713; J-Say; $827.50. Contact Next Generation Technologies for combination pricing or multiple licenses. Next Generation Technology, Inc. 20006 Cedar Valley Road, Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Phone: (425) 744-1100 Fax: (425) 778-5547 E-mail: Edward at ngtvoice.com Web site: http://www.ngtvoice.com Regards, Robert Jaquiss National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Phone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2422 -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 10:08 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones I use dragon naturally speaking 10 legal with window-eyes. I think it would work with jaws as well. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vaughan Roles Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 9:48 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hi list, I was wondering if people are still dictating material and, if so, what dictaphones do you use that are digital? -- Vaughan Roles Ph: +61425211038 skype vaughan.roles _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.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/rjaquiss%40nfb.org _______________________________________________ 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/cdborne%40gmail.co m _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Mon May 2 19:40:39 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 19:40:39 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones In-Reply-To: <15131457E4DA6B4EBD8776E13F2B3E1002D1548BCD@VA3DIAXVS751.RED001.local> References: <6280657AE7414F629F61D42281792E54@DanielKBeitzPC> <15131457E4DA6B4EBD8776E13F2B3E1002D1548BCD@VA3DIAXVS751.RED001.local> Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E0773F0@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> If you have an Iphone, the dragon software is very good and is free for the Iphone. Just thought you'd like to know. 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 Jaquiss, Robert Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 6:40 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hello: Dragon NaturallySpeaking does work with JAWS. The following is from the NFB Technology Access List. J-Say Pro with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional is a voice recognition program. J-Say is a package of scripts for JAWS that enables the coordinated use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional and JAWS for Windows. Next Generation Technology. Price: Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional; $713; J-Say; $827.50. Contact Next Generation Technologies for combination pricing or multiple licenses. Next Generation Technology, Inc. 20006 Cedar Valley Road, Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Phone: (425) 744-1100 Fax: (425) 778-5547 E-mail: Edward at ngtvoice.com Web site: http://www.ngtvoice.com Regards, Robert Jaquiss National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Phone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2422 -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 10:08 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones I use dragon naturally speaking 10 legal with window-eyes. I think it would work with jaws as well. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vaughan Roles Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 9:48 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hi list, I was wondering if people are still dictating material and, if so, what dictaphones do you use that are digital? -- Vaughan Roles Ph: +61425211038 skype vaughan.roles _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.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/rjaquiss%40nfb.org _______________________________________________ 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 dbeitz at wiennergould.com Mon May 2 19:56:12 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 15:56:12 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones In-Reply-To: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E0773F0@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> References: <6280657AE7414F629F61D42281792E54@DanielKBeitzPC><15131457E4DA6B4EBD8776E13F2B3E1002D1548BCD@VA3DIAXVS751.RED001.local> <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E0773F0@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Message-ID: <31603DA7B5244A2882BA7E6DAEDA8063@DHRL6TC1> Thanks. I had know idea. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dittman, Robert Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 3:41 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones If you have an Iphone, the dragon software is very good and is free for the Iphone. Just thought you'd like to know. 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 Jaquiss, Robert Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 6:40 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hello: Dragon NaturallySpeaking does work with JAWS. The following is from the NFB Technology Access List. J-Say Pro with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional is a voice recognition program. J-Say is a package of scripts for JAWS that enables the coordinated use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional and JAWS for Windows. Next Generation Technology. Price: Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional; $713; J-Say; $827.50. Contact Next Generation Technologies for combination pricing or multiple licenses. Next Generation Technology, Inc. 20006 Cedar Valley Road, Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Phone: (425) 744-1100 Fax: (425) 778-5547 E-mail: Edward at ngtvoice.com Web site: http://www.ngtvoice.com Regards, Robert Jaquiss National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Phone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2422 -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 10:08 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones I use dragon naturally speaking 10 legal with window-eyes. I think it would work with jaws as well. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vaughan Roles Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 9:48 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hi list, I was wondering if people are still dictating material and, if so, what dictaphones do you use that are digital? -- Vaughan Roles Ph: +61425211038 skype vaughan.roles _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.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/rjaquiss%40nfb.org _______________________________________________ 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%40stmaryt x.edu _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com From AZNOR99 at aol.com Tue May 3 11:23:52 2011 From: AZNOR99 at aol.com (AZNOR99 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 07:23:52 EDT Subject: [blindlaw] {Disarmed} ABA Paul G. Hearne Award Message-ID: <9a3c.303a184b.3af13fc8@aol.com> Dan Goldstein and Marc Maurer have been selected to receive the American Bar Association Paul G. Hearne Award. Please see BGL's newsletter below with information. ____________________________________ From: info at browngold.com To: aznor99 at aol.com Sent: 5/2/2011 11:37:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: It has been quite a week at Brown, Goldstein & Levy... Having trouble viewing this email? _Click here _ (http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=hh7ucgdab&v=001JbA8pPO1z-M5121JSSjiVvuJ09ontZ HxL7PLd7ajPSLqAWLwz5CdbBO2YmZGLuSlBnEPW-uBnYKZimei2kYcJNUr68YeR9onwtH17m0O2h Q=) PRESS RELEASE April 27, 2011 (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hh7ucgdab&et=1105230612436&s=2238&e=001YrpbrSoOrDKS8K_T3wHsyHZul7u9VP1_cNCh0UIl7NwTZIvyDu-6IeUprK5uMnx0TLfhdQVMoIQSBYWVM Q-RUuCSOlycMZdGuS1tOwxvL6XHCiQeCRIgSQ==) Ticketmaster and LSAC Agreements and the Paul G. Hearne Award for Disability Rights Dan Goldstein and Greg Care, representing the National Federation of the Blind secured a cooperation agreement with Ticketmaster to make its website fully accessible to the blind by year's end and Dan settled litigation that the NFB and blind individuals had brought against the Law School Admissions Council, on terms that will require its website, including all the applications to law school, to be fully accessible to blind users by September 1, 2011. 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Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP | 120 E. Baltimore Street | Suite 1700 | Baltimore | MD | 21202 From spangler.robert at gmail.com Tue May 3 16:43:25 2011 From: spangler.robert at gmail.com (Robert Spangler) Date: Tue, 03 May 2011 12:43:25 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Law Student In-Reply-To: References: <4DBB0330.5060705@gmail.com> Message-ID: <4DC030AD.8080008@gmail.com> On 4/29/2011 7:32 PM, Shaun Reimers wrote: > 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 > _______________________________________________ > 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/spangler.robert%40gmail.com > Hello, Would I be able to call you sometime so we could have a conversation about the test/law school? I will be able to get ahold of you next week after all of my exams. Thanks, Robby From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Tue May 3 19:42:58 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 14:42:58 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Lexis have reference specialist familiar with assistive technology? Message-ID: Blindlaw listers: Have any of you identified a trainer or reference attorney or other specialist at Lexis who is able to train or assist you with using Lexis with assistive technology like JAWS? Noel Nightingale From dravant at ameritech.net Tue May 3 20:29:55 2011 From: dravant at ameritech.net (denise avant) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 13:29:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [blindlaw] Lexis have reference specialist familiar with assistive technology? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <523030.1233.qm@web81901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> hello Noel LEXIS did once have someone familiar with jfw and how to use it with Lexis. This was about 2 or 3 years ago, and so I cannot say if the person still works there. have you tried asking your trainer. I did not use this person for my training. Instead, since I knew JFW, the trainer and I worked together so that I could learn how to use lexis. --- On Tue, 5/3/11, Nightingale, Noel wrote: From: Nightingale, Noel Subject: [blindlaw] Lexis have reference specialist familiar with assistive technology? To: "blindlaw at nfbnet.org" Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 2:42 PM Blindlaw listers: Have any of you identified a trainer or reference attorney or other specialist at Lexis who is able to train or assist  you with using Lexis with assistive technology like JAWS? Noel Nightingale _______________________________________________ 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 rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Tue May 3 22:11:34 2011 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas, Jr.) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 15:11:34 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Lexis have reference specialist familiar with assistive technology? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5F668A647EF14C9BB00C2804FE25F729@RThomas> Call their customer service number and ask if they have someone trained in assistive technology. Several years ago, I assisted a blind law student through telephone contact with lexis issues he was having. He told me at that time that Lexis had no one that could help him. I know for a time, Westlaw had such a person; but I don't know if they still do. In the short term, probably the best idea is for anyone with extra time, to volunteer to help others with their needs. 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 Nightingale, Noel Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 12:43 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Lexis have reference specialist familiar with assistivetechnology? Blindlaw listers: Have any of you identified a trainer or reference attorney or other specialist at Lexis who is able to train or assist you with using Lexis with assistive technology like JAWS? Noel Nightingale _______________________________________________ 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 Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Thu May 5 16:02:14 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Thu, 5 May 2011 11:02:14 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Managing Attorney, Disability Rights California, job posting Message-ID: Link: http://www.attorneyjobs.com/wps/portal/attorneyjobs/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gjJ_cwYzcPIwOD4AA3A6OAIE9T0yBTQwNTU6B8JJK8u6-HgYGRpZ93oEWot5GBrykxug1wAEcDArrDQa7FbztIHo_5fh75uan6BbmhEQZZJooAzzl0xg!!/dl3/d3/L0lJSklLVUpDZ3BSQ2dwUkEvb0t3d0FBQVlRQUFFSUlnaUtNNHpsR0NrS1ZCQS80Qm40UklBLUlNUkprUWxNS1RJUktVUSEvNl8yQkdWM0ZIMjBHNVQ0MDI1RTA0RFRGMEdHNi83X0kzT0w4STkzMDA4UjQwSUk4NjA1VUlITkE3L25vcm1hbC9qb2JJZC82NjM4OC9BQ1RJT05fTkFNRS9zdW1tYXJ5SG90Sm9i/?nID=6_2BGV3FH200SPF02PRI55R51055&cID=6_2BGV3FH200SPF02PRI55R51055&DCMP=NWL-pro_cooljobs&DCMP=NWL-pro_cooljobs Text: * JOB TITLE: Managing Attorney * Employer: Disability Rights California * Web: http://www.disabilityrightsca.org * Years of Experience: 6+ years * Practice Area: Civil Rights Law * Salary: $84,552-$113,376/year * Education: J.D. * Travel: No * Second Language: Asian Languages, Spanish * Location: Los Angeles, California * Job Type: Full-Time * Federal Licensure: Not Specified * State Licensure: California; Admission to State Bar * Employer Type: Public Interest / Advocacy * PREVIOUS * SEARCH RESULTS Employer Description: Mission Statement Advance the rights of Californians with disabilities. Vision Statement Our vision is a barrier free, inclusive world that values diversity, culture, and each individual. In this world all people with disabilities have: Equality, Dignity, Power, Freedom of choice, Independence, and Freedom from abuse, neglect, and discrimination. They have quality, culturally responsive, safe, affordable, accessible: Housing, Education, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, and Individual and family supports that they choose and direct. People with disabilities have the right to family, social, and intimate relationships. They are financially secure, can make life choices, and have opportunities for satisfying work, recreation, spiritual lives, and community service. Job Description: MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Disability Rights California has been a leader in California disability rights advocacy for over 25 years. We strive to create a barrier free, inclusive society that values diversity and each individual. We seek a strong lawyer in Los Angeles to lead and mentor our excellent, energetic, creative and diverse teams of advocates, lawyers and staff in advancing the human and legal rights of Californians with disabilities. Disability Rights California is a non-profit agency with state, federal and private funding, serving persons with all types of disabilities through litigation and innovative advocacy strategies. We work to achieve fairness and justice for people with disabilities through quality representation, advocacy, investigations of abuse and neglect, peer/self advocacy services, community partnerships, legislative and regulatory advocacy work, education and outreach. Our legal work includes individual and impact litigation. The Managing Attorney provides leadership, direction and over-all management of the Los Angeles Regional Office. This position directly supervises and mentors the Associate Managing Attorneys, Office Manager, and other attorney and advocacy staff as appropriate. The Managing Attorney collaborates with staff in their legal, advocacy, and outreach efforts and directly represents clients in administrative and judicial proceedings. He or she will work under the supervision of the Director of Litigation and serve as a member of the statewide management team. He or she participates in organizational development and planning, inter-office coordination, community and government relations, and special projects. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Applicants MUST meet EACH of the minimum qualifications to be considered for an interview) 1. J.D. Degree. 2. California State Bar membership; or eligible to practice under the Registered Legal Services Attorney Program (admitted to practice in another state and eligible to practice in California for three years under the California State Bar rules for the Registered Legal Services Attorney Program, and required admittance to the California Bar within three years.) 3. a.) Six years experience as an attorney directly representing clients, including litigation experience, with at least four years in public interest or civil rights. Legal clerkships or externships may be counted as up to one year of litigation experience. b.) Three years experience in employee supervision and management. 4. Ability to conduct research and analyses of pertinent legal authority. 5. Ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions. 6. Effective communication skills sufficient to represent clients in legal hearings, meetings, negotiations or administrative proceedings, to actively promote legal, policy and legislative developments at state and local government levels, and to give public presentations, conduct trainings, and do community outreach. 7. Experience working with or sensitivity to individuals with disabilities. 8. Experience working with or sensitivity to individuals from ethnic or language distinct communities. 9. Demonstrated leadership in litigation or public policy advocacy, including the ability to head task forces, litigation or advocacy teams. 10. Expertise and ability to provide leadership in one or more substantive areas of importance to people with disabilities. VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLY: If you are interested in applying for this position, it is extremely important you complete the required application packet and submit to the Human Resources Department by May 10, 2011. To obtain the detailed job description and required application packet visit www.disabilityrightsca.org or call 916-658-2659 to have one mailed to you. RESUMES RECEIVED WITHOUT ALL OF THE REQUIRED MATERIALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. * Close Date: 2011-05-30 * Employer Post Date: 2011-04-28 From william.burley3 at gmail.com Fri May 6 06:23:15 2011 From: william.burley3 at gmail.com (William Burley, III) Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 01:23:15 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Services... Message-ID: <4dc393eb.cabeec0a.4763.7757@mx.google.com> Greetings. This is just another note to remind those who may not have seen the services I offer through my company, Burley-Wilson & Associates, a virtual paralegal services firm. I provide paralegal and legal secretary support to attorneys and firms across the country. I have multiple areas of expertise, including personal injury (medical malpractice, premises liability and products liability), disability right/ciil rights, family law, corporate law/business formation, labor and employment, mass tort and others. I am able to draft and answer discovery, draft original and responsive pleadings (i.e. original petitions, answers, motions for summary judgment, etc.), and other litigation support services. Some other services I provide through my company are: * scheduling depositions and hearings * deposition summaries * medical records requests * medical records summaries * bookkeeping * collections and billing * plus many other services I provide a full battery of support services for attorneys and law firms. This is an opportunity to obtain an experienced paralegal at a fraction of the costs associated with a full time employee. I can work as part of the established team to help with overflow or be your complete legal support. If you have questions, please feel free to e-mail or call using the information below. Thanks! 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. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri May 6 12:49:10 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 08:49:10 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney postings - California and Washington/Seattle Message-ID: <1AC049FBD9784E02A9B7BA4908A98409@none8a46117901> * UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA MAY 5, 2011 11-EDCA-11A Applications should be postmarked no later than Friday, May 20, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/sausaad11-edca-11a.htm * FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER SEATAC, WASHINGTON SENIOR ATTORNEY ADVISOR GS-905-14 This position is open until filled but no later than May 12, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/seatacttymay2011mem.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From jazminruiz12 at gmail.com Tue May 10 13:50:21 2011 From: jazminruiz12 at gmail.com (jazmin ruiz) Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 09:50:21 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Immigration law paralegals Message-ID: Hello, My name is Jazmin and I was wondering if there are any paralegals that work in the area of immigration law? I would like to know a little more about this job and the experience that you have encountered. I am very interested in persuing a career as an immigration law paralegal. I am visually impaired but I just wanted to know a little more about this job. Thank you very much for your time. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Wed May 11 19:58:35 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 15:58:35 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting - Southern District of California Message-ID: * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 11-SDCA-01 Application materials must be postmarked by the deadline date of May 31, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/ausa-vac-ann-crim-11-01.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 Wed May 11 22:37:52 2011 From: william.burley3 at gmail.com (William Burley, III) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 17:37:52 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Message for Randolph... Message-ID: <4dcb0fb1.088a650a.1669.1c64@mx.google.com> Greetings all! Someone from this group named Randolph sent an e-mail to wburley at burley-wilson.com. I was not able to see your whole name or read your e-mail as the system is blocking your e-mail. Please feel free to contact me at the same e-mail address or simply reply here so I may contact you and add you to the safe sender's list. I apologize that this had not been cauht earlier. Have a great day! William Burley 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. From jty727 at gmail.com Wed May 11 22:56:53 2011 From: jty727 at gmail.com (Justin Young) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 18:56:53 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution Message-ID: Hello to all! Hope you are all enjoying your weeks. I have a question which I wasn't sure the answer to. Do any of you know where one could find a Braille Version of those pocket U.S Constitutions? I saw one a few years ago and thought it would come in handy, but it would have to be in Braille. Haha. Any help you can offer is much appreciated. Regards, Justin Young From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Wed May 11 23:12:36 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 23:12:36 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E07B2F6@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Mr. Young, You may be able to order a Braille copy from the National Braille Press, or even download an E-Braille version. The only issue is they do not include the 27th amendment so you would have to add that one in. Hope this helps. Robert Dittman 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 Justin Young Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:57 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution Hello to all! Hope you are all enjoying your weeks. I have a question which I wasn't sure the answer to. Do any of you know where one could find a Braille Version of those pocket U.S Constitutions? I saw one a few years ago and thought it would come in handy, but it would have to be in Braille. Haha. Any help you can offer is much appreciated. Regards, Justin Young _______________________________________________ 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 jty727 at gmail.com Wed May 11 23:27:16 2011 From: jty727 at gmail.com (Justin Young) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 19:27:16 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution In-Reply-To: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E07B2F6@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E07B2F6@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Message-ID: Yes very much so. Thanks. On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: > Mr. Young, > > You may be able to order a Braille copy from the National Braille Press, or > even download an E-Braille version. The only issue is they do not include > the 27th amendment so you would have to add that one in. > > Hope this helps. > > > Robert Dittman > 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 Justin Young > Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:57 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution > > Hello to all! > > Hope you are all enjoying your weeks. I have a question which I wasn't sure > the answer to. Do any of you know where one could find a Braille Version of > those pocket U.S Constitutions? I saw one a few years ago and thought it > would come in handy, but it would have to be in Braille. Haha. > > Any help you can offer is much appreciated. > > Regards, > > Justin Young > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jty727%40gmail.com > From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Wed May 11 23:40:04 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 23:40:04 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution In-Reply-To: References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E07B2F6@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu>, Message-ID: <6E4A5B4A-2296-4B33-B57A-0F80BC663618@mail.stmarytx.edu> I may be able to emboss it for you if you can wait a few days until I can get settled in my summer classes. Sent from my iPhone On May 11, 2011, at 6:28 PM, "Justin Young" wrote: > Yes very much so. Thanks. > > On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: >> Mr. Young, >> >> You may be able to order a Braille copy from the National Braille Press, or >> even download an E-Braille version. The only issue is they do not include >> the 27th amendment so you would have to add that one in. >> >> Hope this helps. >> >> >> Robert Dittman >> 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 Justin Young >> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:57 PM >> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution >> >> Hello to all! >> >> Hope you are all enjoying your weeks. I have a question which I wasn't sure >> the answer to. Do any of you know where one could find a Braille Version of >> those pocket U.S Constitutions? I saw one a few years ago and thought it >> would come in handy, but it would have to be in Braille. Haha. >> >> Any help you can offer is much appreciated. >> >> Regards, >> >> Justin Young >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/jty727%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/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu From jty727 at gmail.com Wed May 11 23:57:27 2011 From: jty727 at gmail.com (Justin Young) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 19:57:27 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution In-Reply-To: <6E4A5B4A-2296-4B33-B57A-0F80BC663618@mail.stmarytx.edu> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E07B2F6@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> <6E4A5B4A-2296-4B33-B57A-0F80BC663618@mail.stmarytx.edu> Message-ID: Thanks for the offer, but I just found it through the National Braille Press. Appreciate your help and good luck in your classes. Justin On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: > I may be able to emboss it for you if you can wait a few days until I can > get settled in my summer classes. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 11, 2011, at 6:28 PM, "Justin Young" wrote: > >> Yes very much so. Thanks. >> >> On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: >>> Mr. Young, >>> >>> You may be able to order a Braille copy from the National Braille Press, >>> or >>> even download an E-Braille version. The only issue is they do not include >>> the 27th amendment so you would have to add that one in. >>> >>> Hope this helps. >>> >>> >>> Robert Dittman >>> 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 Justin Young >>> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:57 PM >>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution >>> >>> Hello to all! >>> >>> Hope you are all enjoying your weeks. I have a question which I wasn't >>> sure >>> the answer to. Do any of you know where one could find a Braille Version >>> of >>> those pocket U.S Constitutions? I saw one a few years ago and thought it >>> would come in handy, but it would have to be in Braille. Haha. >>> >>> Any help you can offer is much appreciated. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Justin Young >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/jty727%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/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jty727%40gmail.com > From rwayne1 at nyc.rr.com Thu May 12 00:34:50 2011 From: rwayne1 at nyc.rr.com (ray wayne) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 20:34:50 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution In-Reply-To: References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E07B2F6@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> <6E4A5B4A-2296-4B33-B57A-0F80BC663618@mail.stmarytx.edu> Message-ID: <20110512003450.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> I thought the 27th Amendment was never adopted. Did I miss something? I must have been asleep! Smile! Ray Wayne ----- Original Message ----- From: Justin Young To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 19:58:45 Subject: Re: [bllaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution > > > Thanks for the offer, but I just found it through the National Braille Press. > > Appreciate your help and good luck in your classes. > > Justin > > On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: > > I may be able to emboss it for you if you can wait a few days until I can > > get settled in my summer classes. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On May 11, 2011, at 6:28 PM, "Justin Young" wrote: > > > >ar Yes very much so. Thanks. > >ar > >ar On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: > >>> Mr. Young, > >>> > >>> You may be able to order a Braille copy from the National Braille Press, > >>> or > >>> even download an E-Braille version. The only issue is they do not include > >>> the 27th amendment so you would have to add that one in. > >>> > >>> Hope this helps. > >>> > >>> > >>> Robert Dittman > >>> 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 Justin Young > >>> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:57 PM > >>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > >>> Subject: [bllaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution > >>> > >>> Hello to all! > >>> > >>> Hope you are all enjoying your weeks. I have a question which I wasn't > >>> sure > >>> the answer to. Do any of you know where one could find a Braille Version > >>> of > >>> those pocket U.S Constitutions? I saw one a few years ago and thought it > >>> would come in handy, but it would have to be in Braille. Haha. > >>> > >>> Any help you can offer is much appreciated. > >>> > >>> Regards, > >>> > >>> Justin Young > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> bllaw 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 > >>> bllaw: > >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> bllaw 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 > >>> bllaw: > >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jty727%40gmail.com > >>> > >ar > >ar _______________________________________________ > >ar bllaw mailing list > >ar blindlaw at nfbnet.org > >ar http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > >ar To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > >ar bllaw: > >ar http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu > > > > _______________________________________________ > > bllaw 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 > > bllaw: > > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jty727%40gmail.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.com From agtolentino at gmail.com Thu May 12 02:19:43 2011 From: agtolentino at gmail.com (Aser Tolentino) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 19:19:43 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution In-Reply-To: <20110512003450.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E07B2F6@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> <6E4A5B4A-2296-4B33-B57A-0F80BC663618@mail.stmarytx.edu> <20110512003450.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> Message-ID: It was ratified in 1992 Respectfully, Aser Tolentino, Esq. (916) 572-2737 agtolentino at gmail.com Sent from my iPhone On May 11, 2011, at 17:34, ray wayne wrote: > I thought the 27th Amendment was never adopted. Did I miss something? I must have been asleep! Smile! > Ray Wayne > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Justin Young > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 19:58:45 > Subject: Re: [bllaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution > >> >> >> Thanks for the offer, but I just found it through the National Braille Press. >> >> Appreciate your help and good luck in your classes. >> >> Justin >> >> On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: >>> I may be able to emboss it for you if you can wait a few days until I can >>> get settled in my summer classes. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On May 11, 2011, at 6:28 PM, "Justin Young" wrote: >>> >>> ar Yes very much so. Thanks. >>> ar >>> ar On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: >>>>> Mr. Young, >>>>> >>>>> You may be able to order a Braille copy from the National Braille Press, >>>>> or >>>>> even download an E-Braille version. The only issue is they do not include >>>>> the 27th amendment so you would have to add that one in. >>>>> >>>>> Hope this helps. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Robert Dittman >>>>> 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 Justin Young >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:57 PM >>>>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >>>>> Subject: [bllaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution >>>>> >>>>> Hello to all! >>>>> >>>>> Hope you are all enjoying your weeks. I have a question which I wasn't >>>>> sure >>>>> the answer to. Do any of you know where one could find a Braille Version >>>>> of >>>>> those pocket U.S Constitutions? I saw one a few years ago and thought it >>>>> would come in handy, but it would have to be in Braille. Haha. >>>>> >>>>> Any help you can offer is much appreciated. >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Justin Young >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> bllaw 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 >>>>> bllaw: >>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> bllaw 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 >>>>> bllaw: >>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jty727%40gmail.com >>>>> >>> ar >>> ar _______________________________________________ >>> ar bllaw mailing list >>> ar blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> ar http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> ar To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> ar bllaw: >>> ar http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> bllaw 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 >>> bllaw: >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jty727%40gmail.com >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> bllaw 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 bllaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.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/agtolentino%40gmail.com From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Fri May 13 16:00:04 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Fri, 13 May 2011 10:00:04 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Fw: [DRBA] Scholarship for Law Students with Disabilities at Denver Message-ID: <45972C2EAF334794805B17BB9E02E5CB@labarre> Greetings, please pass the word to thos who may be interested in such things. We're always happy to have more good folks here in the Mile High City. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rovner, Laura" To: Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 8:45 PM Subject: [DRBA] Scholarship for Law Students with Disabilities at Denver Friends, Below is a description of a scholarship at the University of Denver College of Law open to law students with disabilities. Please feel free to distribute widely. Thanks. -- Laura -- Laura L. Rovner Associate Professor of Law & Interim Director of Clinical Programs Director, Civil Rights Clinic University of Denver Sturm College of Law 2255 E. Evans Ave. Denver, CO 80208 303.871.6140 lrovner at law.du.edu Charles M. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund An endowed fund to provide support to a law student with extraordinary merit (high scores or grades) and need. Preference is given to a student whose physical disabilities or handicaps require him or her to need reasonable assistance to attend law school, with specific preference to individuals who use a wheelchair. Lacey McFall Student Financial Management University of Denver Sturm College of Law 303.871.6536 REMINDER: The DRBA listserv is intended to facilitate open discussion and sharing of ideas. Members need to feel confident that their discussions will not be distributed beyond the group unnecessarily. PLEASE CONSULT WITH THE SENDER(S) BEFORE FORWARDING ANY LISTSERV DISCUSSIONS BEYOND THE DRBA GROUP. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Mon May 16 13:18:41 2011 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC)) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 09:18:41 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D045B442585AA@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> There is unfortunately much prejudice that still exists. I agree as to the comment about career counselors. Sincerely, Gary Norman, L.L.M. (May 2011) -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:32 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours based on my experiences working in several fields I have found that career counselors don't have a clue as to how blind people can adapt and over the years some of the worst have been with agencies serving the blind or blind themselves. the problem with many career counselors is they deal with hypothetical situations and hypothetical people. With much ingenuity and individual adaptation this issue and others can be dealt with. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nora Devine" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours Hi Kendrick, I am a 2L student and I have been told the same thing many times - i.e. I would not be as efficient as others and thus my time would not be worth as much as fully sighted attorneys'. Career counselors have told me the government's schedule A hiring is my only chance of getting a job in the legal field. I don't believe my vision should prevent me from working as an attorney in a private firm, but I often wonder how practicing attorneys with vision issues, or any issue that is seen as making them "less efficient," make it outside working as a solo-practitioner or for the government. Thanks so much, Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora at gmail.com 2011/2/17 Kendrick Kennedy > Hello All, > > > > As a 3L student at the University of Mississippi Law School and working at > a > defense firm last summer. Could anyone comment on if they work at a firm > that uses the billable hour format and what techniques and equipment they > use in their office to make things more efficient completing their task? > > > > I was told I do excellent work but because of my "Capability" and > alterative > techniques I am not appealing to a firm that uses the billable hour > system. > Therefore, I should apply for a government position or maybe a firm that > is > plaintiff oriented. > > > > > > > -- > > > Student Attorney > Kendrick R. Kennedy > Criminal Appeals Clinic > NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW > The University of Mississippi Law School > > P.O. Box 2006 > University, MS 38677 > _______________________________________________ > 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/devinenora%40gmail.com > -- Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora 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/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/gary.norman%40cms.hhs.gov From jduncanhines at gmail.com Mon May 16 14:06:45 2011 From: jduncanhines at gmail.com (joe hines) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 10:06:45 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours In-Reply-To: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D045B442585AA@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> References: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D045B442585AA@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> Message-ID: <02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> What happened to lady justice being blind folded -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC) Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:19 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours There is unfortunately much prejudice that still exists. I agree as to the comment about career counselors. Sincerely, Gary Norman, L.L.M. (May 2011) -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:32 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours based on my experiences working in several fields I have found that career counselors don't have a clue as to how blind people can adapt and over the years some of the worst have been with agencies serving the blind or blind themselves. the problem with many career counselors is they deal with hypothetical situations and hypothetical people. With much ingenuity and individual adaptation this issue and others can be dealt with. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nora Devine" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours Hi Kendrick, I am a 2L student and I have been told the same thing many times - i.e. I would not be as efficient as others and thus my time would not be worth as much as fully sighted attorneys'. Career counselors have told me the government's schedule A hiring is my only chance of getting a job in the legal field. I don't believe my vision should prevent me from working as an attorney in a private firm, but I often wonder how practicing attorneys with vision issues, or any issue that is seen as making them "less efficient," make it outside working as a solo-practitioner or for the government. Thanks so much, Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora at gmail.com 2011/2/17 Kendrick Kennedy > Hello All, > > > > As a 3L student at the University of Mississippi Law School and > working at a defense firm last summer. Could anyone comment on if they > work at a firm that uses the billable hour format and what techniques > and equipment they use in their office to make things more efficient > completing their task? > > > > I was told I do excellent work but because of my "Capability" and > alterative techniques I am not appealing to a firm that uses the > billable hour system. > Therefore, I should apply for a government position or maybe a firm > that is plaintiff oriented. > > > > > > > -- > > > Student Attorney > Kendrick R. Kennedy > Criminal Appeals Clinic > NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW The University of > Mississippi Law School > > P.O. Box 2006 > University, MS 38677 > _______________________________________________ > 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/devinenora%4 > 0gmail.com > -- Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora 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/ckrugman%40sbcglob al.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/gary.norman%40cms. hhs.gov _______________________________________________ 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/jduncanhines%40gma il.com From william.burley3 at gmail.com Mon May 16 14:43:50 2011 From: william.burley3 at gmail.com (William Burley, III) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 09:43:50 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours In-Reply-To: <02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> References: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D045B442585AA@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> <02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <4dd1383a.aa4eec0a.0394.38d5@mx.google.com> Kendrick, Unfortunately, that seems to be the prevalent mind set out there as it relates to blindness in many career fields. I've found that since I've worked as a paralegal as a fully sighted individual and now blind there is a difference. I read things much faster since I have my screen reader on warp speed. Hopefully someone will give you a chance to showcase the good work they know you have. Good luck and you'll do well with billable time. I just keep a word document up and put everything there. I do spell checks and then copy and paste into the billing system. This is something I did as a sighted paralegal as well. There are tons of online firm management software programs out there. Some do not work but one that does is www.mycaseinc.com. It offers a free 30 day trial. There is a free program out there at www.my.realpractice.com. It's not as elaborate but may give you the tools you need to keep track of your time. Will Burley 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 joe hines Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:07 AM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours What happened to lady justice being blind folded -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC) Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:19 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours There is unfortunately much prejudice that still exists. I agree as to the comment about career counselors. Sincerely, Gary Norman, L.L.M. (May 2011) -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:32 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours based on my experiences working in several fields I have found that career counselors don't have a clue as to how blind people can adapt and over the years some of the worst have been with agencies serving the blind or blind themselves. the problem with many career counselors is they deal with hypothetical situations and hypothetical people. With much ingenuity and individual adaptation this issue and others can be dealt with. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nora Devine" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours Hi Kendrick, I am a 2L student and I have been told the same thing many times - i.e. I would not be as efficient as others and thus my time would not be worth as much as fully sighted attorneys'. Career counselors have told me the government's schedule A hiring is my only chance of getting a job in the legal field. I don't believe my vision should prevent me from working as an attorney in a private firm, but I often wonder how practicing attorneys with vision issues, or any issue that is seen as making them "less efficient," make it outside working as a solo-practitioner or for the government. Thanks so much, Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora at gmail.com 2011/2/17 Kendrick Kennedy > Hello All, > > > > As a 3L student at the University of Mississippi Law School and > working at a defense firm last summer. Could anyone comment on if they > work at a firm that uses the billable hour format and what techniques > and equipment they use in their office to make things more efficient > completing their task? > > > > I was told I do excellent work but because of my "Capability" and > alterative techniques I am not appealing to a firm that uses the > billable hour system. > Therefore, I should apply for a government position or maybe a firm > that is plaintiff oriented. > > > > > > > -- > > > Student Attorney > Kendrick R. Kennedy > Criminal Appeals Clinic > NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW The University of > Mississippi Law School > > P.O. Box 2006 > University, MS 38677 > _______________________________________________ > 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/devinenora%4 > 0gmail.com > -- Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora 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/ckrugman%40sbcglob al.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/gary.norman%40cms. hhs.gov _______________________________________________ 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/jduncanhines%40gma il.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/william.burley3%40 gmail.com From AZNOR99 at aol.com Mon May 16 18:10:55 2011 From: AZNOR99 at aol.com (AZNOR99 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 14:10:55 EDT Subject: [blindlaw] Pac-Mate QX w/ Braille Display for Sale Message-ID: <5aa4.1755c8b8.3b02c2af@aol.com> I am selling a Pac-Mate QX with 20 Cell Braille Display and all its accessories. This device has literally only been used once and is in new condition. Most of the accessories are still in their plastic wrapping. Asking price = $2,000 or best offer. Willing to negotiate. Please contact me at 708-829-0523 or _aznor99 at aol.com_ (mailto:aznor99 at aol.com) . Thanks, Ronza Othman From stone_troll at sbcglobal.net Mon May 16 19:06:27 2011 From: stone_troll at sbcglobal.net (Mark BurningHawk) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 12:06:27 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Pac-Mate QX w/ Braille Display for Sale In-Reply-To: <5aa4.1755c8b8.3b02c2af@aol.com> References: <5aa4.1755c8b8.3b02c2af@aol.com> Message-ID: <6F2371F0-3B60-487B-AC66-FC93C69C84ED@sbcglobal.net> do you have a wireless or Ethernet card for it that you'd be willing to sell? Mark BurningHawk Skype and Twitter: BurningHawk1969 Home: Http://MarkBurningHawk.net/ Namaste! From stevep.deeley at insightbb.com Mon May 16 22:30:56 2011 From: stevep.deeley at insightbb.com (Steve P. Deeley) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 18:30:56 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours In-Reply-To: <02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> References: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D045B442585AA@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> <02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <441445F652BD4571B0177B31DF1E6A29@StevePC> Lady justice is always trumped by money! Steve From: "joe hines" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 10:06 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours > What happened to lady justice being blind folded > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC) > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:19 AM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours > > There is unfortunately much prejudice that still exists. I agree as to the > comment about career counselors. > > > Sincerely, > Gary Norman, L.L.M. (May 2011) > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net > Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:32 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours > > based on my experiences working in several fields I have found that career > counselors don't have a clue as to how blind people can adapt and over the > years some of the worst have been with agencies serving the blind or blind > themselves. the problem with many career counselors is they deal with > hypothetical situations and hypothetical people. With much ingenuity and > individual adaptation this issue and others can be dealt with. > Chuck > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nora Devine" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:12 PM > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours > > > Hi Kendrick, > > I am a 2L student and I have been told the same thing many times - i.e. I > would not be as efficient as others and thus my time would not be worth as > much as fully sighted attorneys'. Career counselors have told me the > government's schedule A hiring is my only chance of getting a job in the > legal field. > > I don't believe my vision should prevent me from working as an attorney in > a > private firm, but I often wonder how practicing attorneys with vision > issues, or any issue that is seen as making them "less efficient," make it > outside working as a solo-practitioner or for the government. > > Thanks so much, > > Best Regards, > > Nora Devine > Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 > University of San Francisco School of Law > Tel: 510-508-4209 > devinenora at gmail.com > > 2011/2/17 Kendrick Kennedy > >> Hello All, >> >> >> >> As a 3L student at the University of Mississippi Law School and >> working at a defense firm last summer. Could anyone comment on if they >> work at a firm that uses the billable hour format and what techniques >> and equipment they use in their office to make things more efficient >> completing their task? >> >> >> >> I was told I do excellent work but because of my "Capability" and >> alterative techniques I am not appealing to a firm that uses the >> billable hour system. >> Therefore, I should apply for a government position or maybe a firm >> that is plaintiff oriented. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> Student Attorney >> Kendrick R. Kennedy >> Criminal Appeals Clinic >> NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW The University of >> Mississippi Law School >> >> P.O. Box 2006 >> University, MS 38677 >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/devinenora%4 >> 0gmail.com >> > > > > -- > Best Regards, > > Nora Devine > Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 > University of San Francisco School of Law > Tel: 510-508-4209 > devinenora 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/ckrugman%40sbcglob > al.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/gary.norman%40cms. > hhs.gov > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jduncanhines%40gma > il.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/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.901 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3640 - Release Date: 05/15/11 14:34:00 -------------- next part -------------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.901 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3642 - Release Date: 05/16/11 14:34:00 From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Mon May 16 23:13:13 2011 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas, Jr.) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 16:13:13 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours In-Reply-To: <02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> References: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D045B442585AA@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> <02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> Message-ID: This thread seems to be going in different directions so I will be brief: Getting the first job is important. It might be easier to get a government job as a first job as opposed to being hired by a firm. A government job as a first job does at least two things for you - 1) it permits you to develop legal experience in a specialized field, making you more marketable, 2) It better prepares you to be able to answer the inevitable question - how do you do xxx? Moreover, as far as billable time requirements, if the prospective firm has good, and accessible, technology, which you know how to use, this shouldn't be a problem. If the accessibility playing field is equal, you should be able to review most documents and do research at the same level as your sighted colleagues. Finally, with respect to rehab counselors, many of them are probably the most useless people on the planet. They operate under the unstated assumption that because this was the best job they could find, you will probably not be able to do any better. Never be dissuaded by the negativity you get from rehab counselors. If you believe you are able to do something, then do it. 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 joe hines Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 7:07 AM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours What happened to lady justice being blind folded -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC) Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:19 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours There is unfortunately much prejudice that still exists. I agree as to the comment about career counselors. Sincerely, Gary Norman, L.L.M. (May 2011) -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:32 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours based on my experiences working in several fields I have found that career counselors don't have a clue as to how blind people can adapt and over the years some of the worst have been with agencies serving the blind or blind themselves. the problem with many career counselors is they deal with hypothetical situations and hypothetical people. With much ingenuity and individual adaptation this issue and others can be dealt with. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nora Devine" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours Hi Kendrick, I am a 2L student and I have been told the same thing many times - i.e. I would not be as efficient as others and thus my time would not be worth as much as fully sighted attorneys'. Career counselors have told me the government's schedule A hiring is my only chance of getting a job in the legal field. I don't believe my vision should prevent me from working as an attorney in a private firm, but I often wonder how practicing attorneys with vision issues, or any issue that is seen as making them "less efficient," make it outside working as a solo-practitioner or for the government. Thanks so much, Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora at gmail.com 2011/2/17 Kendrick Kennedy > Hello All, > > > > As a 3L student at the University of Mississippi Law School and > working at a defense firm last summer. Could anyone comment on if they > work at a firm that uses the billable hour format and what techniques > and equipment they use in their office to make things more efficient > completing their task? > > > > I was told I do excellent work but because of my "Capability" and > alterative techniques I am not appealing to a firm that uses the > billable hour system. > Therefore, I should apply for a government position or maybe a firm > that is plaintiff oriented. > > > > > > > -- > > > Student Attorney > Kendrick R. Kennedy > Criminal Appeals Clinic > NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW The University of > Mississippi Law School > > P.O. Box 2006 > University, MS 38677 > _______________________________________________ > 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/devinenora%4 > 0gmail.com > -- Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora 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/ckrugman%40sbcglob al.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/gary.norman%40cms. hhs.gov _______________________________________________ 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/jduncanhines%40gma il.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/rthomas%40rjtlawfi rm.com From paulharpur at gmail.com Mon May 16 23:25:06 2011 From: paulharpur at gmail.com (Paul Harpur) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 09:25:06 +1000 Subject: [blindlaw] SDS in San Jose Message-ID: <001301cc1420$806da4c0$8148ee40$@com> Is anyone going to the Society for Disability Studies conference in San Jose in June? From wmodnl at hotmail.com Tue May 17 03:42:49 2011 From: wmodnl at hotmail.com (wmodnl wmodnl) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 23:42:49 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Something you may find of use: Message-ID: If you are using careerbuilder.com, make sure you are not blind since the instructions for posting a resume tell you to fill out the required information under the yellow lines. The time limits do not let you play the guessing game at figuring out where to enter information. Great way to be able to network like a sighted person to find employment. From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Tue May 17 14:46:16 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 10:46:16 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours In-Reply-To: References: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D045B442585AA@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov><02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> Message-ID: I got out of law school 18 years ago, so my opinions regarding new grads are certainly not current. I have worked in the private sector my entire career, for four different law firms and on my own for several years. When I got my first job at a large Detroit firm, I had to interview with fifty employers first. I expected no help from any government agency, and got none. It can take an incredible amount of work. However, in my opinion, the best place to learn good legal skills is in the private sector, which is much more competitive and demanding than I suspect government jobs may be. Learning good habits and practices early in your career is essential, and a private law firm is probably the best place to start your career if you can. There is of course nothing wrong with a government job if you can get one. However, in my brief experience as a contract employee of the government, the demands, policies and procedures appeared to be a bit less stringent. This does not mean of course that there are not outstanding attorneys working for Uncle Sam. But a good dose of hard work satisfying private clients at a firm will really push you to improve yourself professionally. I remember working nights and weekends, working on cases with 10 or more parties, and struggling mightily to understand the legal positions and objectives of lots of different people with different interests. If you can get it, this kind of experience is invaluable. The law is one of the most demanding professional choices you can make, and your handicap means you had better be fearless, relentless and really believe in yourself. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 7:13 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours This thread seems to be going in different directions so I will be brief: Getting the first job is important. It might be easier to get a government job as a first job as opposed to being hired by a firm. A government job as a first job does at least two things for you - 1) it permits you to develop legal experience in a specialized field, making you more marketable, 2) It better prepares you to be able to answer the inevitable question - how do you do xxx? Moreover, as far as billable time requirements, if the prospective firm has good, and accessible, technology, which you know how to use, this shouldn't be a problem. If the accessibility playing field is equal, you should be able to review most documents and do research at the same level as your sighted colleagues. Finally, with respect to rehab counselors, many of them are probably the most useless people on the planet. They operate under the unstated assumption that because this was the best job they could find, you will probably not be able to do any better. Never be dissuaded by the negativity you get from rehab counselors. If you believe you are able to do something, then do it. 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 joe hines Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 7:07 AM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours What happened to lady justice being blind folded -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC) Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:19 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours There is unfortunately much prejudice that still exists. I agree as to the comment about career counselors. Sincerely, Gary Norman, L.L.M. (May 2011) -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:32 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours based on my experiences working in several fields I have found that career counselors don't have a clue as to how blind people can adapt and over the years some of the worst have been with agencies serving the blind or blind themselves. the problem with many career counselors is they deal with hypothetical situations and hypothetical people. With much ingenuity and individual adaptation this issue and others can be dealt with. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nora Devine" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours Hi Kendrick, I am a 2L student and I have been told the same thing many times - i.e. I would not be as efficient as others and thus my time would not be worth as much as fully sighted attorneys'. Career counselors have told me the government's schedule A hiring is my only chance of getting a job in the legal field. I don't believe my vision should prevent me from working as an attorney in a private firm, but I often wonder how practicing attorneys with vision issues, or any issue that is seen as making them "less efficient," make it outside working as a solo-practitioner or for the government. Thanks so much, Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora at gmail.com 2011/2/17 Kendrick Kennedy > Hello All, > > > > As a 3L student at the University of Mississippi Law School and > working at a defense firm last summer. Could anyone comment on if they > work at a firm that uses the billable hour format and what techniques > and equipment they use in their office to make things more efficient > completing their task? > > > > I was told I do excellent work but because of my "Capability" and > alterative techniques I am not appealing to a firm that uses the > billable hour system. > Therefore, I should apply for a government position or maybe a firm > that is plaintiff oriented. > > > > > > > -- > > > Student Attorney > Kendrick R. Kennedy > Criminal Appeals Clinic > NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW The University of > Mississippi Law School > > P.O. Box 2006 > University, MS 38677 > _______________________________________________ > 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/devinenora%4 > 0gmail.com > -- Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora 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/ckrugman%40sbcglob al.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/gary.norman%40cms. hhs.gov _______________________________________________ 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/jduncanhines%40gma il.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/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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com From tonton at insightbb.com Wed May 18 00:55:20 2011 From: tonton at insightbb.com (Tonia Gatton) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 20:55:20 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Get Your NFB Whozit Key Chain Online Message-ID: Hi Federationists! The National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky is selling NFB Whozit key chains. Hanging from the sturdy key ring is a shiny silver disc with "NFB" laser cut on one side and the Whozit logo on the opposite side. The disc measures 1-1/4" and the length of the entire key chain is 2-1/2. These very attractive key chains are $10 each. You can beat the Convention rush and buy yours online now through my Ebay page at http://myworld.ebay.com/gattonia/. Or, if you prefer a direct link to the key chain, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/National-Federation-Blind-Key-Chain-Whozit-/120724874439?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1bc364c7 Look forward to seeing everyone in Orlando! Tonia Gatton, NFBK Board Member Check out my EBay page for great deals on clothes, jewelry, collectibles, antiques, assistive technology and much more. http://myworld.ebay.com/gattonia/ Tonia From dandrews at visi.com Wed May 18 22:50:20 2011 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 17:50:20 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Get Your NFB Whozit Key Chain Online In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: This message is off topic for this list. Please only post it to the lists for which it would be appropriate. David Andrews, List Owner At 07:55 PM 5/17/2011, you wrote: >Hi Federationists! The National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky >is selling NFB Whozit key chains. Hanging from the sturdy key ring >is a shiny silver disc with "NFB" laser cut on one side and the >Whozit logo on the opposite side. The disc measures 1-1/4" and the >length of the entire key chain is 2-1/2. These very attractive key >chains are $10 each. You can beat the Convention rush and buy yours >online now through my Ebay page at >http://myworld.ebay.com/gattonia/. Or, if you prefer a direct link >to the key chain, go to: > >http://cgi.ebay.com/National-Federation-Blind-Key-Chain-Whozit-/120724874439?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1bc364c7 > >Look forward to seeing everyone in Orlando! > >Tonia Gatton, NFBK Board Member > >Check out my EBay page for great deals on clothes, jewelry, >collectibles, antiques, assistive technology and much more. >http://myworld.ebay.com/gattonia/ > >Tonia From tmatzick06 at gmail.com Fri May 20 06:08:57 2011 From: tmatzick06 at gmail.com (Tara Chavez) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 00:08:57 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Hello. Message-ID: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> Hello all, I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am interested in. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for research in the field I am interested in. Thank you, Tara From law at cordovafirm.com Fri May 20 17:42:51 2011 From: law at cordovafirm.com (Marina A. Cordova, Esq.) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 11:42:51 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers In-Reply-To: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> References: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> Message-ID: <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> Hey Tara, Good to see you on our listserv. I don't know any blind court reporters, but I know a few court reporters since my practice started last year, from court and depositions, that may be willing to talk to you and show you the ropes, make some good connections. And they can connect you with people in Albuquerque. Plus, they may know of blind court reporters I don't know about. I know you would be a great reporter/stenographer. Oooh! I have an idea! Do you want to be a paralegal? I need a paralegal, haha Sincerely, Marina A. Cordova Attorney at Law 551 W. Cordova Road, # 234 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Office (505) 467-8395 Fax (505) 467-8746 law at cordovafirm.com Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.  - Margaret Mead CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Section 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so advise the sender immediately. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Chavez Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Hello. Hello all, I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am interested in. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for research in the field I am interested in. Thank you, Tara _______________________________________________ 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/law%40cordovafirm. com From david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us Fri May 20 18:25:54 2011 From: david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us (Hyde, David W. (ESC)) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 13:25:54 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers In-Reply-To: <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> References: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> Message-ID: <8FE3DA4A52652B4D8EC80883B3DC1233863E17172D@tiger> Talk to Sandy Halverson in Virginia. She was one, and probably keeps up with the field. Also, talk with the folks at the Commission for the Blind in NM. If they don't know, tell them that you want to get in touch with Vicky who moved there from Nebraska. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marina A. Cordova, Esq. Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:43 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers Hey Tara, Good to see you on our listserv. I don't know any blind court reporters, but I know a few court reporters since my practice started last year, from court and depositions, that may be willing to talk to you and show you the ropes, make some good connections. And they can connect you with people in Albuquerque. Plus, they may know of blind court reporters I don't know about. I know you would be a great reporter/stenographer. Oooh! I have an idea! Do you want to be a paralegal? I need a paralegal, haha Sincerely, Marina A. Cordova Attorney at Law 551 W. Cordova Road, # 234 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Office (505) 467-8395 Fax (505) 467-8746 law at cordovafirm.com Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.  - Margaret Mead CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Section 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so advise the sender immediately. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Chavez Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Hello. Hello all, I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am interested in. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for research in the field I am interested in. Thank you, Tara _______________________________________________ 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/law%40cordovafirm. 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/david.hyde%40wcbvi.k12.wi.us From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Fri May 20 18:48:25 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 14:48:25 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers In-Reply-To: <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> References: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> Message-ID: I vaguely remember someone telling me that a lady named Beth Ann Anderson, somewhere in Arizona, is a court reporter. I know she is blind, or at least she was 30 years ago when I last saw her.. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marina A. Cordova, Esq. Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:43 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers Hey Tara, Good to see you on our listserv. I don't know any blind court reporters, but I know a few court reporters since my practice started last year, from court and depositions, that may be willing to talk to you and show you the ropes, make some good connections. And they can connect you with people in Albuquerque. Plus, they may know of blind court reporters I don't know about. I know you would be a great reporter/stenographer. Oooh! I have an idea! Do you want to be a paralegal? I need a paralegal, haha Sincerely, Marina A. Cordova Attorney at Law 551 W. Cordova Road, # 234 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Office (505) 467-8395 Fax (505) 467-8746 law at cordovafirm.com Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.  - Margaret Mead CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Section 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so advise the sender immediately. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Chavez Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Hello. Hello all, I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am interested in. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for research in the field I am interested in. Thank you, Tara _______________________________________________ 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/law%40cordovafirm. 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com From david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us Fri May 20 18:52:43 2011 From: david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us (Hyde, David W. (ESC)) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 13:52:43 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers In-Reply-To: References: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> Message-ID: <8FE3DA4A52652B4D8EC80883B3DC1233863E171732@tiger> You might also contact Lisa Hall, who is the chair of our office professionals. And let's see, there was a fellow by the name of Jim something. Do a search of the Braille Monitor. I think you'll find some things there. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:48 PM To: law at cordovafirm.com; 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers I vaguely remember someone telling me that a lady named Beth Ann Anderson, somewhere in Arizona, is a court reporter. I know she is blind, or at least she was 30 years ago when I last saw her.. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marina A. Cordova, Esq. Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:43 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers Hey Tara, Good to see you on our listserv. I don't know any blind court reporters, but I know a few court reporters since my practice started last year, from court and depositions, that may be willing to talk to you and show you the ropes, make some good connections. And they can connect you with people in Albuquerque. Plus, they may know of blind court reporters I don't know about. I know you would be a great reporter/stenographer. Oooh! I have an idea! Do you want to be a paralegal? I need a paralegal, haha Sincerely, Marina A. Cordova Attorney at Law 551 W. Cordova Road, # 234 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Office (505) 467-8395 Fax (505) 467-8746 law at cordovafirm.com Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.  - Margaret Mead CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Section 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so advise the sender immediately. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Chavez Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Hello. Hello all, I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am interested in. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for research in the field I am interested in. Thank you, Tara _______________________________________________ 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/law%40cordovafirm. 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.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/david.hyde%40wcbvi.k12.wi.us From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri May 20 20:29:04 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 16:29:04 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Question Message-ID: <3474DBFD5E30499788E434871E4BFBC4@none8a46117901> Is there an attorney on the list who practices Social Security benefits appeals law? If so, please contact me off list at rumpole at roadrunner.com Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rwayne1 at nyc.rr.com Sat May 21 00:31:07 2011 From: rwayne1 at nyc.rr.com (ray wayne) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 20:31:07 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers In-Reply-To: <8FE3DA4A52652B4D8EC80883B3DC1233863E171732@tiger> References: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> <8FE3DA4A52652B4D8EC80883B3DC1233863E171732@tiger> Message-ID: <20110521003107.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> I think that was Jim Bowen (not sure of spelling). That was quite a while ago; his wife, Beth, was on the National Board in the 80's, I think. They lived in Florida. Ray ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" To: 'Ationfbnet Blind Law Mailing List' Date: Friday, May 20, 2011 14:53:34 Subject: Re: [bllaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > > You might also contact Lisa Hall, who is the chair of our office professionals. And let's see, there was a fellow by the name of Jim something. Do a search of the Braille Monitor. I think you'll find some things there. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:48 PM > To: law at cordovafirm.com; 'Ationfbnet Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [bllaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > I vaguely remember someone telling me that a lady named Beth Ann Anderson, somewhere in Arizona, is a court reporter. I know she is blind, or at least she was 30 years ago when I last saw her.. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marina A. Cordova, Esq. > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:43 PM > To: 'Ationfbnet Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [bllaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > Hey Tara, > Good to see you on our listserv. I don't know any blind court reporters, but I know a few court reporters since my practice started last year, from court and depositions, that may be willing to talk to you and show you the ropes, make some good connections. And they can connect you with people in Albuquerque. Plus, they may know of blind court reporters I don't know about. I know you would be a great reporter/stenographer. Oooh! I have an idea! Do you want to be a paralegal? I need a paralegal, haha > > > Sincerely, > Marina A. Cordova > Attorney at Law > 551 W. Cordova Road, # 234 > Santa Fe, NM 87505 > Office (505) 467-8395 > Fax (505) 467-8746 > law at cordovafirm.com > > Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.�� �� Margaret Mead > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Section 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so advise the sender immediately. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Chavez > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 AM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [bllaw] Hello. > > Hello all, > > I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am interested in.. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for research in the field I am interested in. > > Thank you, > > Tara > > > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 > bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/law%40cordovafirm. > com > > > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 > bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo > uld.com > > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/david.hyde%40wcbvi.k12.wi.us > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.com From tmatzick06 at gmail.com Sat May 21 06:59:36 2011 From: tmatzick06 at gmail.com (Tara Chavez) Date: Sat, 21 May 2011 00:59:36 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers In-Reply-To: <20110521003107.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> References: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> <8FE3DA4A52652B4D8EC80883B3DC1233863E171732@tiger> <20110521003107.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> Message-ID: <004801cc1784$a6ee0380$f4ca0a80$@com> Hello all, Marina, yes it's good seeing you on the list. I think I may know Vickie. She was my counselor at the NM commission. I'll also check into the Office Professionals list. Thank you all for the advice. I'll also check the Braille Monitor. Thank you all, Tara -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ray wayne Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 6:31 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers I think that was Jim Bowen (not sure of spelling). That was quite a while ago; his wife, Beth, was on the National Board in the 80's, I think. They lived in Florida. Ray ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" To: 'Ationfbnet Blind Law Mailing List' Date: Friday, May 20, 2011 14:53:34 Subject: Re: [bllaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > > You might also contact Lisa Hall, who is the chair of our office professionals. And let's see, there was a fellow by the name of Jim something. Do a search of the Braille Monitor. I think you'll find some things there. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:48 PM > To: law at cordovafirm.com; 'Ationfbnet Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [bllaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > I vaguely remember someone telling me that a lady named Beth Ann Anderson, somewhere in Arizona, is a court reporter. I know she is blind, or at least she was 30 years ago when I last saw her.. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marina A. Cordova, Esq. > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:43 PM > To: 'Ationfbnet Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [bllaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > Hey Tara, > Good to see you on our listserv. I don't know any blind court reporters, but I know a few court reporters since my practice started last year, from court and depositions, that may be willing to talk to you and show you the ropes, make some good connections. And they can connect you with people in Albuquerque. Plus, they may know of blind court reporters I don't know about. I know you would be a great reporter/stenographer. Oooh! I have an idea! Do you want to be a paralegal? I need a paralegal, haha > > > Sincerely, > Marina A. Cordova > Attorney at Law > 551 W. Cordova Road, # 234 > Santa Fe, NM 87505 > Office (505) 467-8395 > Fax (505) 467-8746 > law at cordovafirm.com > > Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.  Margaret Mead > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Section 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so advise the sender immediately. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Chavez > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 AM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [bllaw] Hello. > > Hello all, > > I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am interested in.. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for research in the field I am interested in. > > Thank you, > > Tara > > > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 > bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/law%40cordovafirm. > com > > > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 > bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo > uld.com > > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/david.hyde%40wcbvi .k12.wi.us > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.c om From jts220 at charter.net Sun May 22 16:46:17 2011 From: jts220 at charter.net (jts220 at charter.net) Date: Sun, 22 May 2011 12:46:17 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers Message-ID: <4ef0611.d18b7.13018999a96.Webtop.47@charter.net> David, I have not been on in a while. My secretary blocked many of the email addresses on the server thinking she was helping me. She did not know they were for this server because only the sender's name comes up and not any identifying info showing where it is coming from unless y9ou open each email. That being said, do you know how I can unblock all those addresses she blocked? Thanks in advance. On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 2:52 PM, Hyde, David W. (ESC) wrote: > You might also contact Lisa Hall, who is the chair of our office > professionals. And let's see, there was a fellow by the name of Jim > something. Do a search of the Braille Monitor. I think you'll find > some things there. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] > On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:48 PM > To: law at cordovafirm.com; 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > I vaguely remember someone telling me that a lady named Beth Ann > Anderson, somewhere in Arizona, is a court reporter. I know she is > blind, or at least she was 30 years ago when I last saw her.. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email > messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is > legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the > individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended > recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or > distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or > attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive > this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying > to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] > On Behalf Of Marina A. Cordova, Esq. > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:43 PM > To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > Hey Tara, > Good to see you on our listserv. I don't know any blind court > reporters, but I know a few court reporters since my practice started > last year, from court and depositions, that may be willing to talk to > you and show you the ropes, make some good connections. And they can > connect you with people in Albuquerque. Plus, they may know of blind > court reporters I don't know about. I know you would be a great > reporter/stenographer. Oooh! I have an idea! Do you want to be a > paralegal? I need a paralegal, haha > > > Sincerely, > Marina A. Cordova > Attorney at Law > 551 W. Cordova Road, # 234 > Santa Fe, NM 87505 > Office (505) 467-8395 > Fax (505) 467-8746 > law at cordovafirm.com > > Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can > change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.  - > Margaret Mead > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message (including attachments) is > covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Section > 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it > is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. > Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, > forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended > recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all > copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but > do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so > advise the sender immediately. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] > On Behalf Of Tara Chavez > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 AM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [blindlaw] Hello. > > Hello all, > > I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this > list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am > interested in. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or > being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court > reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get > in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is > blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I > thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for > research in the field I am interested in. > > Thank you, > > Tara > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/law%40cordovafirm. > 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo > uld.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/david.hyde%40wcbvi.k12.wi.us > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jts220%40charter.net From pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com Tue May 24 15:14:12 2011 From: pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com (Peter Donahue) Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 10:14:12 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] 2011 Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium Recordings Message-ID: <000301cc1a25$3d2a8290$82070b43@yourfsyly0jtwn> Hello everyone, I've been watching for the recordings of the 2011 Annual Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium to be posted to the NFB Web Site. Does anyone know when these will be made available. The recordings from 2008, 2009, and 2010 are available but those from 2011 have yet to be made available. Some answers will be very much appreciated. Peter Donahue "Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber And her fetters we'll break, links that long are encumbered. And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you." Will You Come to the Bower Traditional Irish Folk Song From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Tue May 24 15:20:12 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 09:20:12 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] 2011 Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium Recordings References: <000301cc1a25$3d2a8290$82070b43@yourfsyly0jtwn> Message-ID: Peter, the plennary sessions were indeed recorded and I don't know when they will be posted. I am confident, however, it will take place within the next few months. 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. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Donahue" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 9:14 AM Subject: [blindlaw] 2011 Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium Recordings > Hello everyone, > > I've been watching for the recordings of the 2011 Annual Jacobus > TenBroek Disability Law Symposium to be posted to the NFB Web Site. Does > anyone know when these will be made available. The recordings from 2008, > 2009, and 2010 are available but those from 2011 have yet to be made > available. Some answers will be very much appreciated. > > Peter Donahue > > "Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber > And her fetters we'll break, links that long are encumbered. > And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you > On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you." > Will You Come to the Bower > Traditional Irish Folk Song > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/slabarre%40labarrelaw.com > From LBlake at nfb.org Tue May 24 15:25:34 2011 From: LBlake at nfb.org (Blake, Lou Ann) Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 08:25:34 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] 2011 Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium Recordings In-Reply-To: <000301cc1a25$3d2a8290$82070b43@yourfsyly0jtwn> References: <000301cc1a25$3d2a8290$82070b43@yourfsyly0jtwn> Message-ID: Peter, The recordings of the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium will be available shortly. I will make a post on Blindlaw when the links have been placed on the symposium Web page. Thanks for your patience. Lou Ann Blake, J.D. HAVA Project Manager and Law Symposium Coordinator Jacobus tenBroek Library Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, MD 21230 Telephone: (410) 659-9314, ext. 2221 Fax: (410) 659-5129 E-mail: lblake at nfb.org Web site: www.nfb.org Text the word BLIND to 85944 to donate $10 to the NFB Imagination Fund via your phone bill. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Peter Donahue Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 11:14 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] 2011 Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium Recordings Hello everyone, I've been watching for the recordings of the 2011 Annual Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium to be posted to the NFB Web Site. Does anyone know when these will be made available. The recordings from 2008, 2009, and 2010 are available but those from 2011 have yet to be made available. Some answers will be very much appreciated. Peter Donahue "Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber And her fetters we'll break, links that long are encumbered. And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you." Will You Come to the Bower Traditional Irish Folk Song _______________________________________________ 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/lblake%40nfb.org From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue May 24 20:56:33 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 16:56:33 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting for PENNSYLVANIA Message-ID: * U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA Position is open until filled but resumes must be received by June 30, 2011. [http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/ausawebadunpd.htm] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Wed May 25 16:44:31 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 12:44:31 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Imigration Board posting Message-ID: * BOARD MEMBER BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: EOIR-11-0090 Applications received after June 24, 2011, will not be considered. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/boardmeman.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Wed May 25 16:59:13 2011 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas, Jr.) Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 09:59:13 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT LAWSUIT Message-ID: <8C3B6EFE1BFA4AACBD325ACAF3D73CE6@RThomas> Is anyone at NFB tracking this case? LSAT Discriminates Against Blind Test Takers: Suit By Dan Rivoli Law360, New York (May 24, 2011) -- A blind law school hopeful from Michigan on Tuesday accused the American Bar Association of forcing schools to require that he and others who are visually impaired take the LSAT, which allegedly discriminates against the legally blind. Angelo Binno, who is represented by blind attorney attorney Richard H. Bernstein, filed suit in a Michigan federal court alleging he could not get into law school because his scores were too low due to questions in the entrance exam that the blind and visually impaired have difficulty answering.... 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 From kirt.crazydude at gmail.com Wed May 25 17:51:04 2011 From: kirt.crazydude at gmail.com (Kirt Manwaring) Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 11:51:04 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT LAWSUIT In-Reply-To: <8C3B6EFE1BFA4AACBD325ACAF3D73CE6@RThomas> References: <8C3B6EFE1BFA4AACBD325ACAF3D73CE6@RThomas> Message-ID: Dear list, I'm not a lawyer by any means, but it seems to me plenty of blind people have done just fine with the LSAT questions, provided they're given appropriate acommodations. Just my thoughts, Kirt Manwaring On 5/25/11, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. wrote: > > > Is anyone at NFB tracking this case? > > > > LSAT Discriminates Against Blind Test Takers: Suit > > By Dan Rivoli > > Law360, New York (May 24, 2011) -- A blind law school hopeful from Michigan > on Tuesday accused the American Bar Association of forcing schools to > require that he and others who are visually impaired take the LSAT, which > allegedly discriminates against the legally blind. > > Angelo Binno, who is represented by blind attorney attorney Richard H. > Bernstein, filed suit in a Michigan federal court alleging he could not get > into law school because his scores were too low due to questions in the > entrance exam that the blind and visually impaired have difficulty > answering.... > > > 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/kirt.crazydude%40gmail.com > From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Thu May 26 21:18:06 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Thu, 26 May 2011 16:18:06 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Blind man files discrimination suit over law school admission test, CNN, May 25 2011 Message-ID: Link: http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/05/24/michigan.aba.blind.lawsuit/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_education+%28RSS%3A+Education%29 Text: Blind man files discrimination suit over law school admission test By Philip Rosenbaum, CNN May 25, 2011 (CNN) -- A blind Michigan man, rejected by three law schools after scoring poorly on the Law School Admission Test, is suing the American Bar Association, arguing that the group's exam requirements discriminate against the visually impaired. In a suit filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Angelo Binno alleges the Chicago-based ABA prevents law schools from waiving the admission test, known as the LSAT, for blind applicants. The suit alleges that visually impaired students face considerable difficulties with visually-oriented parts of the exam. The association's rules require students to take a "valid and reliable'' test. Binno's lawsuit counters that the LSAT is the only widely used, commercially available exam for assessing law school applicants, leaving, in effect, no alternative. The suit says according to ABA policy, schools could face sanctions, be put on probation, or lose accreditation if they fail to comply. Binno says this violates protections for the disabled provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. "I want to help disabled and disadvantaged people who otherwise would struggle to have their voices be heard," Binno said. A spokesperson for the ABA said its lawyers have not yet seen the lawsuit, nor been served with documentation, and the association could not comment at this time. The Law School Admissions Council, a private not-for-profit group based in Newtown, Pennsylvania, administers more than 100,000 LSATs annually, according to its website. Before 1997, law schools could decide whether blind people must take the exam, according to Binno's lawyer, Richard Bernstein, who is also blind. The LSAT was waived for Bernstein in 1995. He graduated from Northwestern University School of Law in 1999. The litigation focuses on the analytical reasoning or so-called logic games section of the test, which requires ''spatial reasoning and diagramming of visual concepts for successful completion by most applicants,'' according to the suit. The complaint includes a copy of logic games from an LSAT given in 2007. The directions atop the section of the test say ''it may be useful to draw a rough diagram'' in figuring out the answers to some questions. "It's a situation where blind or visually impaired people can't interpret a diagram since they don't have spatial perceptions,'' Bernstein said. "So how is it fair to require that type of question to get into law school? At the end of the day, blind people can't draw.'' According to Binno's lawsuit, ''being unable to competitively answer questions on a quarter of the exam causes plaintiff substantial embarrassment, emotional distress, and mental anguish during the exam, which adversely impacts his overall performance.'' Binno, who is not suing for monetary damages but retains the right to do so, wants the ABA to change its policies on blind applicants and the LSAT. "I want the American Bar Association to stop telling blind people that they have to draw pictures in order to go to law school," Binno said. Binno, 28, is fluent in three languages, finished high school in three years, graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit and worked with a unit of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with a high-level security clearance handling applications and credentials of immigrants, according to the lawsuit. He was laid off in 2008 and has focused on getting into law school for the past three years. Binno is blind from birth with a condition called retinitis pigmentosa. "We're fighting so we can have more disabled attorneys who are going to create more disabled rights,'' said Bernstein, who teaches social justice at the University of Michigan, and said he runs marathons and has completed an Iron Man triathlon. 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From vaughan.roles at gmail.com Mon May 2 01:48:13 2011 From: vaughan.roles at gmail.com (Vaughan Roles) Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 11:48:13 +1000 Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Message-ID: Hi list, I was wondering if people are still dictating material and, if so, what dictaphones do you use that are digital? -- Vaughan Roles Ph: +61425211038 skype vaughan.roles From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Mon May 2 02:07:32 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Sun, 1 May 2011 22:07:32 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6280657AE7414F629F61D42281792E54@DanielKBeitzPC> I use dragon naturally speaking 10 legal with window-eyes. I think it would work with jaws as well. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vaughan Roles Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 9:48 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hi list, I was wondering if people are still dictating material and, if so, what dictaphones do you use that are digital? -- Vaughan Roles Ph: +61425211038 skype vaughan.roles _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com From RJaquiss at nfb.org Mon May 2 11:40:13 2011 From: RJaquiss at nfb.org (Jaquiss, Robert) Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 04:40:13 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones In-Reply-To: <6280657AE7414F629F61D42281792E54@DanielKBeitzPC> References: <6280657AE7414F629F61D42281792E54@DanielKBeitzPC> Message-ID: <15131457E4DA6B4EBD8776E13F2B3E1002D1548BCD@VA3DIAXVS751.RED001.local> Hello: Dragon NaturallySpeaking does work with JAWS. The following is from the NFB Technology Access List. J-Say Pro with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional is a voice recognition program. J-Say is a package of scripts for JAWS that enables the coordinated use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional and JAWS for Windows. Next Generation Technology. Price: Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional; $713; J-Say; $827.50. Contact Next Generation Technologies for combination pricing or multiple licenses. Next Generation Technology, Inc. 20006 Cedar Valley Road, Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Phone: (425) 744-1100 Fax: (425) 778-5547 E-mail: Edward at ngtvoice.com Web site: http://www.ngtvoice.com Regards, Robert Jaquiss National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Phone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2422 -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 10:08 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones I use dragon naturally speaking 10 legal with window-eyes. I think it would work with jaws as well. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vaughan Roles Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 9:48 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hi list, I was wondering if people are still dictating material and, if so, what dictaphones do you use that are digital? -- Vaughan Roles Ph: +61425211038 skype vaughan.roles _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.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/rjaquiss%40nfb.org From cdborne at gmail.com Mon May 2 13:34:12 2011 From: cdborne at gmail.com (Craig Borne) Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 09:34:12 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones In-Reply-To: <15131457E4DA6B4EBD8776E13F2B3E1002D1548BCD@VA3DIAXVS751.RED001.local> References: <6280657AE7414F629F61D42281792E54@DanielKBeitzPC> <15131457E4DA6B4EBD8776E13F2B3E1002D1548BCD@VA3DIAXVS751.RED001.local> Message-ID: <004c01cc08cd$a0acaa50$e205fef0$@com> It is a shame that J-Say is so ridiculously priced. Craig -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jaquiss, Robert Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 7:40 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hello: Dragon NaturallySpeaking does work with JAWS. The following is from the NFB Technology Access List. J-Say Pro with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional is a voice recognition program. J-Say is a package of scripts for JAWS that enables the coordinated use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional and JAWS for Windows. Next Generation Technology. Price: Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional; $713; J-Say; $827.50. Contact Next Generation Technologies for combination pricing or multiple licenses. Next Generation Technology, Inc. 20006 Cedar Valley Road, Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Phone: (425) 744-1100 Fax: (425) 778-5547 E-mail: Edward at ngtvoice.com Web site: http://www.ngtvoice.com Regards, Robert Jaquiss National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Phone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2422 -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 10:08 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones I use dragon naturally speaking 10 legal with window-eyes. I think it would work with jaws as well. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vaughan Roles Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 9:48 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hi list, I was wondering if people are still dictating material and, if so, what dictaphones do you use that are digital? -- Vaughan Roles Ph: +61425211038 skype vaughan.roles _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.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/rjaquiss%40nfb.org _______________________________________________ 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/cdborne%40gmail.co m From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Mon May 2 13:57:09 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 09:57:09 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones In-Reply-To: <004c01cc08cd$a0acaa50$e205fef0$@com> References: <6280657AE7414F629F61D42281792E54@DanielKBeitzPC><15131457E4DA6B4EBD8776E13F2B3E1002D1548BCD@VA3DIAXVS751.RED001.local> <004c01cc08cd$a0acaa50$e205fef0$@com> Message-ID: <066783D066F947C09363C76FF9F694A1@DHRL6TC1> I wonder if jSay even works with the legal version of dragon. I would suspect jaws will though. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Craig Borne Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 9:34 AM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones It is a shame that J-Say is so ridiculously priced. Craig -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jaquiss, Robert Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 7:40 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hello: Dragon NaturallySpeaking does work with JAWS. The following is from the NFB Technology Access List. J-Say Pro with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional is a voice recognition program. J-Say is a package of scripts for JAWS that enables the coordinated use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional and JAWS for Windows. Next Generation Technology. Price: Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional; $713; J-Say; $827.50. Contact Next Generation Technologies for combination pricing or multiple licenses. Next Generation Technology, Inc. 20006 Cedar Valley Road, Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Phone: (425) 744-1100 Fax: (425) 778-5547 E-mail: Edward at ngtvoice.com Web site: http://www.ngtvoice.com Regards, Robert Jaquiss National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Phone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2422 -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 10:08 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones I use dragon naturally speaking 10 legal with window-eyes. I think it would work with jaws as well. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vaughan Roles Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 9:48 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hi list, I was wondering if people are still dictating material and, if so, what dictaphones do you use that are digital? -- Vaughan Roles Ph: +61425211038 skype vaughan.roles _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.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/rjaquiss%40nfb.org _______________________________________________ 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/cdborne%40gmail.co m _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Mon May 2 19:40:39 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 19:40:39 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones In-Reply-To: <15131457E4DA6B4EBD8776E13F2B3E1002D1548BCD@VA3DIAXVS751.RED001.local> References: <6280657AE7414F629F61D42281792E54@DanielKBeitzPC> <15131457E4DA6B4EBD8776E13F2B3E1002D1548BCD@VA3DIAXVS751.RED001.local> Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E0773F0@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> If you have an Iphone, the dragon software is very good and is free for the Iphone. Just thought you'd like to know. 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 Jaquiss, Robert Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 6:40 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hello: Dragon NaturallySpeaking does work with JAWS. The following is from the NFB Technology Access List. J-Say Pro with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional is a voice recognition program. J-Say is a package of scripts for JAWS that enables the coordinated use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional and JAWS for Windows. Next Generation Technology. Price: Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional; $713; J-Say; $827.50. Contact Next Generation Technologies for combination pricing or multiple licenses. Next Generation Technology, Inc. 20006 Cedar Valley Road, Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Phone: (425) 744-1100 Fax: (425) 778-5547 E-mail: Edward at ngtvoice.com Web site: http://www.ngtvoice.com Regards, Robert Jaquiss National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Phone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2422 -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 10:08 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones I use dragon naturally speaking 10 legal with window-eyes. I think it would work with jaws as well. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vaughan Roles Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 9:48 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hi list, I was wondering if people are still dictating material and, if so, what dictaphones do you use that are digital? -- Vaughan Roles Ph: +61425211038 skype vaughan.roles _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.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/rjaquiss%40nfb.org _______________________________________________ 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 dbeitz at wiennergould.com Mon May 2 19:56:12 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 15:56:12 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones In-Reply-To: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E0773F0@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> References: <6280657AE7414F629F61D42281792E54@DanielKBeitzPC><15131457E4DA6B4EBD8776E13F2B3E1002D1548BCD@VA3DIAXVS751.RED001.local> <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E0773F0@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Message-ID: <31603DA7B5244A2882BA7E6DAEDA8063@DHRL6TC1> Thanks. I had know idea. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dittman, Robert Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 3:41 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones If you have an Iphone, the dragon software is very good and is free for the Iphone. Just thought you'd like to know. 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 Jaquiss, Robert Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 6:40 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hello: Dragon NaturallySpeaking does work with JAWS. The following is from the NFB Technology Access List. J-Say Pro with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional is a voice recognition program. J-Say is a package of scripts for JAWS that enables the coordinated use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional and JAWS for Windows. Next Generation Technology. Price: Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional; $713; J-Say; $827.50. Contact Next Generation Technologies for combination pricing or multiple licenses. Next Generation Technology, Inc. 20006 Cedar Valley Road, Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Phone: (425) 744-1100 Fax: (425) 778-5547 E-mail: Edward at ngtvoice.com Web site: http://www.ngtvoice.com Regards, Robert Jaquiss National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Phone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2422 -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 10:08 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones I use dragon naturally speaking 10 legal with window-eyes. I think it would work with jaws as well. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI  48307 Phone:  (248) 841-9405 Fax:  (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged.  If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited.  Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vaughan Roles Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 9:48 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] accessible digital dictaphones Hi list, I was wondering if people are still dictating material and, if so, what dictaphones do you use that are digital? -- Vaughan Roles Ph: +61425211038 skype vaughan.roles _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.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/rjaquiss%40nfb.org _______________________________________________ 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%40stmaryt x.edu _______________________________________________ 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com From AZNOR99 at aol.com Tue May 3 11:23:52 2011 From: AZNOR99 at aol.com (AZNOR99 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 07:23:52 EDT Subject: [blindlaw] {Disarmed} ABA Paul G. Hearne Award Message-ID: <9a3c.303a184b.3af13fc8@aol.com> Dan Goldstein and Marc Maurer have been selected to receive the American Bar Association Paul G. Hearne Award. Please see BGL's newsletter below with information. ____________________________________ From: info at browngold.com To: aznor99 at aol.com Sent: 5/2/2011 11:37:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: It has been quite a week at Brown, Goldstein & Levy... Having trouble viewing this email? _Click here _ (http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=hh7ucgdab&v=001JbA8pPO1z-M5121JSSjiVvuJ09ontZ HxL7PLd7ajPSLqAWLwz5CdbBO2YmZGLuSlBnEPW-uBnYKZimei2kYcJNUr68YeR9onwtH17m0O2h Q=) PRESS RELEASE April 27, 2011 (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=hh7ucgdab&et=1105230612436&s=2238&e=001YrpbrSoOrDKS8K_T3wHsyHZul7u9VP1_cNCh0UIl7NwTZIvyDu-6IeUprK5uMnx0TLfhdQVMoIQSBYWVM Q-RUuCSOlycMZdGuS1tOwxvL6XHCiQeCRIgSQ==) Ticketmaster and LSAC Agreements and the Paul G. 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Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP | 120 E. Baltimore Street | Suite 1700 | Baltimore | MD | 21202 From spangler.robert at gmail.com Tue May 3 16:43:25 2011 From: spangler.robert at gmail.com (Robert Spangler) Date: Tue, 03 May 2011 12:43:25 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Law Student In-Reply-To: References: <4DBB0330.5060705@gmail.com> Message-ID: <4DC030AD.8080008@gmail.com> On 4/29/2011 7:32 PM, Shaun Reimers wrote: > 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 > _______________________________________________ > 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/spangler.robert%40gmail.com > Hello, Would I be able to call you sometime so we could have a conversation about the test/law school? I will be able to get ahold of you next week after all of my exams. Thanks, Robby From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Tue May 3 19:42:58 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 14:42:58 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Lexis have reference specialist familiar with assistive technology? Message-ID: Blindlaw listers: Have any of you identified a trainer or reference attorney or other specialist at Lexis who is able to train or assist you with using Lexis with assistive technology like JAWS? Noel Nightingale From dravant at ameritech.net Tue May 3 20:29:55 2011 From: dravant at ameritech.net (denise avant) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 13:29:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [blindlaw] Lexis have reference specialist familiar with assistive technology? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <523030.1233.qm@web81901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> hello Noel LEXIS did once have someone familiar with jfw and how to use it with Lexis. This was about 2 or 3 years ago, and so I cannot say if the person still works there. have you tried asking your trainer. I did not use this person for my training. Instead, since I knew JFW, the trainer and I worked together so that I could learn how to use lexis. --- On Tue, 5/3/11, Nightingale, Noel wrote: From: Nightingale, Noel Subject: [blindlaw] Lexis have reference specialist familiar with assistive technology? To: "blindlaw at nfbnet.org" Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 2:42 PM Blindlaw listers: Have any of you identified a trainer or reference attorney or other specialist at Lexis who is able to train or assist  you with using Lexis with assistive technology like JAWS? Noel Nightingale _______________________________________________ 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 rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Tue May 3 22:11:34 2011 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas, Jr.) Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 15:11:34 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Lexis have reference specialist familiar with assistive technology? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5F668A647EF14C9BB00C2804FE25F729@RThomas> Call their customer service number and ask if they have someone trained in assistive technology. Several years ago, I assisted a blind law student through telephone contact with lexis issues he was having. He told me at that time that Lexis had no one that could help him. I know for a time, Westlaw had such a person; but I don't know if they still do. In the short term, probably the best idea is for anyone with extra time, to volunteer to help others with their needs. 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 Nightingale, Noel Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 12:43 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Lexis have reference specialist familiar with assistivetechnology? Blindlaw listers: Have any of you identified a trainer or reference attorney or other specialist at Lexis who is able to train or assist you with using Lexis with assistive technology like JAWS? Noel Nightingale _______________________________________________ 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 Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Thu May 5 16:02:14 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Thu, 5 May 2011 11:02:14 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Managing Attorney, Disability Rights California, job posting Message-ID: Link: http://www.attorneyjobs.com/wps/portal/attorneyjobs/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gjJ_cwYzcPIwOD4AA3A6OAIE9T0yBTQwNTU6B8JJK8u6-HgYGRpZ93oEWot5GBrykxug1wAEcDArrDQa7FbztIHo_5fh75uan6BbmhEQZZJooAzzl0xg!!/dl3/d3/L0lJSklLVUpDZ3BSQ2dwUkEvb0t3d0FBQVlRQUFFSUlnaUtNNHpsR0NrS1ZCQS80Qm40UklBLUlNUkprUWxNS1RJUktVUSEvNl8yQkdWM0ZIMjBHNVQ0MDI1RTA0RFRGMEdHNi83X0kzT0w4STkzMDA4UjQwSUk4NjA1VUlITkE3L25vcm1hbC9qb2JJZC82NjM4OC9BQ1RJT05fTkFNRS9zdW1tYXJ5SG90Sm9i/?nID=6_2BGV3FH200SPF02PRI55R51055&cID=6_2BGV3FH200SPF02PRI55R51055&DCMP=NWL-pro_cooljobs&DCMP=NWL-pro_cooljobs Text: * JOB TITLE: Managing Attorney * Employer: Disability Rights California * Web: http://www.disabilityrightsca.org * Years of Experience: 6+ years * Practice Area: Civil Rights Law * Salary: $84,552-$113,376/year * Education: J.D. * Travel: No * Second Language: Asian Languages, Spanish * Location: Los Angeles, California * Job Type: Full-Time * Federal Licensure: Not Specified * State Licensure: California; Admission to State Bar * Employer Type: Public Interest / Advocacy * PREVIOUS * SEARCH RESULTS Employer Description: Mission Statement Advance the rights of Californians with disabilities. Vision Statement Our vision is a barrier free, inclusive world that values diversity, culture, and each individual. In this world all people with disabilities have: Equality, Dignity, Power, Freedom of choice, Independence, and Freedom from abuse, neglect, and discrimination. They have quality, culturally responsive, safe, affordable, accessible: Housing, Education, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, and Individual and family supports that they choose and direct. People with disabilities have the right to family, social, and intimate relationships. They are financially secure, can make life choices, and have opportunities for satisfying work, recreation, spiritual lives, and community service. Job Description: MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Disability Rights California has been a leader in California disability rights advocacy for over 25 years. We strive to create a barrier free, inclusive society that values diversity and each individual. We seek a strong lawyer in Los Angeles to lead and mentor our excellent, energetic, creative and diverse teams of advocates, lawyers and staff in advancing the human and legal rights of Californians with disabilities. Disability Rights California is a non-profit agency with state, federal and private funding, serving persons with all types of disabilities through litigation and innovative advocacy strategies. We work to achieve fairness and justice for people with disabilities through quality representation, advocacy, investigations of abuse and neglect, peer/self advocacy services, community partnerships, legislative and regulatory advocacy work, education and outreach. Our legal work includes individual and impact litigation. The Managing Attorney provides leadership, direction and over-all management of the Los Angeles Regional Office. This position directly supervises and mentors the Associate Managing Attorneys, Office Manager, and other attorney and advocacy staff as appropriate. The Managing Attorney collaborates with staff in their legal, advocacy, and outreach efforts and directly represents clients in administrative and judicial proceedings. He or she will work under the supervision of the Director of Litigation and serve as a member of the statewide management team. He or she participates in organizational development and planning, inter-office coordination, community and government relations, and special projects. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Applicants MUST meet EACH of the minimum qualifications to be considered for an interview) 1. J.D. Degree. 2. California State Bar membership; or eligible to practice under the Registered Legal Services Attorney Program (admitted to practice in another state and eligible to practice in California for three years under the California State Bar rules for the Registered Legal Services Attorney Program, and required admittance to the California Bar within three years.) 3. a.) Six years experience as an attorney directly representing clients, including litigation experience, with at least four years in public interest or civil rights. Legal clerkships or externships may be counted as up to one year of litigation experience. b.) Three years experience in employee supervision and management. 4. Ability to conduct research and analyses of pertinent legal authority. 5. Ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions. 6. Effective communication skills sufficient to represent clients in legal hearings, meetings, negotiations or administrative proceedings, to actively promote legal, policy and legislative developments at state and local government levels, and to give public presentations, conduct trainings, and do community outreach. 7. Experience working with or sensitivity to individuals with disabilities. 8. Experience working with or sensitivity to individuals from ethnic or language distinct communities. 9. Demonstrated leadership in litigation or public policy advocacy, including the ability to head task forces, litigation or advocacy teams. 10. Expertise and ability to provide leadership in one or more substantive areas of importance to people with disabilities. VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLY: If you are interested in applying for this position, it is extremely important you complete the required application packet and submit to the Human Resources Department by May 10, 2011. To obtain the detailed job description and required application packet visit www.disabilityrightsca.org or call 916-658-2659 to have one mailed to you. RESUMES RECEIVED WITHOUT ALL OF THE REQUIRED MATERIALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. * Close Date: 2011-05-30 * Employer Post Date: 2011-04-28 From william.burley3 at gmail.com Fri May 6 06:23:15 2011 From: william.burley3 at gmail.com (William Burley, III) Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 01:23:15 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Services... Message-ID: <4dc393eb.cabeec0a.4763.7757@mx.google.com> Greetings. This is just another note to remind those who may not have seen the services I offer through my company, Burley-Wilson & Associates, a virtual paralegal services firm. I provide paralegal and legal secretary support to attorneys and firms across the country. I have multiple areas of expertise, including personal injury (medical malpractice, premises liability and products liability), disability right/ciil rights, family law, corporate law/business formation, labor and employment, mass tort and others. I am able to draft and answer discovery, draft original and responsive pleadings (i.e. original petitions, answers, motions for summary judgment, etc.), and other litigation support services. Some other services I provide through my company are: * scheduling depositions and hearings * deposition summaries * medical records requests * medical records summaries * bookkeeping * collections and billing * plus many other services I provide a full battery of support services for attorneys and law firms. This is an opportunity to obtain an experienced paralegal at a fraction of the costs associated with a full time employee. I can work as part of the established team to help with overflow or be your complete legal support. If you have questions, please feel free to e-mail or call using the information below. Thanks! 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. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri May 6 12:49:10 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 6 May 2011 08:49:10 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney postings - California and Washington/Seattle Message-ID: <1AC049FBD9784E02A9B7BA4908A98409@none8a46117901> * UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA MAY 5, 2011 11-EDCA-11A Applications should be postmarked no later than Friday, May 20, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/sausaad11-edca-11a.htm * FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER SEATAC, WASHINGTON SENIOR ATTORNEY ADVISOR GS-905-14 This position is open until filled but no later than May 12, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/seatacttymay2011mem.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From jazminruiz12 at gmail.com Tue May 10 13:50:21 2011 From: jazminruiz12 at gmail.com (jazmin ruiz) Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 09:50:21 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Immigration law paralegals Message-ID: Hello, My name is Jazmin and I was wondering if there are any paralegals that work in the area of immigration law? I would like to know a little more about this job and the experience that you have encountered. I am very interested in persuing a career as an immigration law paralegal. I am visually impaired but I just wanted to know a little more about this job. Thank you very much for your time. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Wed May 11 19:58:35 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 15:58:35 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney Posting - Southern District of California Message-ID: * ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 11-SDCA-01 Application materials must be postmarked by the deadline date of May 31, 2011. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/ausa-vac-ann-crim-11-01.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 Wed May 11 22:37:52 2011 From: william.burley3 at gmail.com (William Burley, III) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 17:37:52 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Message for Randolph... Message-ID: <4dcb0fb1.088a650a.1669.1c64@mx.google.com> Greetings all! Someone from this group named Randolph sent an e-mail to wburley at burley-wilson.com. I was not able to see your whole name or read your e-mail as the system is blocking your e-mail. Please feel free to contact me at the same e-mail address or simply reply here so I may contact you and add you to the safe sender's list. I apologize that this had not been cauht earlier. Have a great day! William Burley 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. From jty727 at gmail.com Wed May 11 22:56:53 2011 From: jty727 at gmail.com (Justin Young) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 18:56:53 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution Message-ID: Hello to all! Hope you are all enjoying your weeks. I have a question which I wasn't sure the answer to. Do any of you know where one could find a Braille Version of those pocket U.S Constitutions? I saw one a few years ago and thought it would come in handy, but it would have to be in Braille. Haha. Any help you can offer is much appreciated. Regards, Justin Young From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Wed May 11 23:12:36 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 23:12:36 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E07B2F6@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Mr. Young, You may be able to order a Braille copy from the National Braille Press, or even download an E-Braille version. The only issue is they do not include the 27th amendment so you would have to add that one in. Hope this helps. Robert Dittman 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 Justin Young Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:57 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution Hello to all! Hope you are all enjoying your weeks. I have a question which I wasn't sure the answer to. Do any of you know where one could find a Braille Version of those pocket U.S Constitutions? I saw one a few years ago and thought it would come in handy, but it would have to be in Braille. Haha. Any help you can offer is much appreciated. Regards, Justin Young _______________________________________________ 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 jty727 at gmail.com Wed May 11 23:27:16 2011 From: jty727 at gmail.com (Justin Young) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 19:27:16 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution In-Reply-To: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E07B2F6@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E07B2F6@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> Message-ID: Yes very much so. Thanks. On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: > Mr. Young, > > You may be able to order a Braille copy from the National Braille Press, or > even download an E-Braille version. The only issue is they do not include > the 27th amendment so you would have to add that one in. > > Hope this helps. > > > Robert Dittman > 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 Justin Young > Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:57 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution > > Hello to all! > > Hope you are all enjoying your weeks. I have a question which I wasn't sure > the answer to. Do any of you know where one could find a Braille Version of > those pocket U.S Constitutions? I saw one a few years ago and thought it > would come in handy, but it would have to be in Braille. Haha. > > Any help you can offer is much appreciated. > > Regards, > > Justin Young > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jty727%40gmail.com > From rdittman at stmarytx.edu Wed May 11 23:40:04 2011 From: rdittman at stmarytx.edu (Dittman, Robert) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 23:40:04 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution In-Reply-To: References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E07B2F6@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu>, Message-ID: <6E4A5B4A-2296-4B33-B57A-0F80BC663618@mail.stmarytx.edu> I may be able to emboss it for you if you can wait a few days until I can get settled in my summer classes. Sent from my iPhone On May 11, 2011, at 6:28 PM, "Justin Young" wrote: > Yes very much so. Thanks. > > On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: >> Mr. Young, >> >> You may be able to order a Braille copy from the National Braille Press, or >> even download an E-Braille version. The only issue is they do not include >> the 27th amendment so you would have to add that one in. >> >> Hope this helps. >> >> >> Robert Dittman >> 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 Justin Young >> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:57 PM >> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >> Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution >> >> Hello to all! >> >> Hope you are all enjoying your weeks. I have a question which I wasn't sure >> the answer to. Do any of you know where one could find a Braille Version of >> those pocket U.S Constitutions? I saw one a few years ago and thought it >> would come in handy, but it would have to be in Braille. Haha. >> >> Any help you can offer is much appreciated. >> >> Regards, >> >> Justin Young >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/jty727%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/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu From jty727 at gmail.com Wed May 11 23:57:27 2011 From: jty727 at gmail.com (Justin Young) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 19:57:27 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution In-Reply-To: <6E4A5B4A-2296-4B33-B57A-0F80BC663618@mail.stmarytx.edu> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E07B2F6@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> <6E4A5B4A-2296-4B33-B57A-0F80BC663618@mail.stmarytx.edu> Message-ID: Thanks for the offer, but I just found it through the National Braille Press. Appreciate your help and good luck in your classes. Justin On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: > I may be able to emboss it for you if you can wait a few days until I can > get settled in my summer classes. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 11, 2011, at 6:28 PM, "Justin Young" wrote: > >> Yes very much so. Thanks. >> >> On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: >>> Mr. Young, >>> >>> You may be able to order a Braille copy from the National Braille Press, >>> or >>> even download an E-Braille version. The only issue is they do not include >>> the 27th amendment so you would have to add that one in. >>> >>> Hope this helps. >>> >>> >>> Robert Dittman >>> 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 Justin Young >>> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:57 PM >>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >>> Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution >>> >>> Hello to all! >>> >>> Hope you are all enjoying your weeks. I have a question which I wasn't >>> sure >>> the answer to. Do any of you know where one could find a Braille Version >>> of >>> those pocket U.S Constitutions? I saw one a few years ago and thought it >>> would come in handy, but it would have to be in Braille. Haha. >>> >>> Any help you can offer is much appreciated. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Justin Young >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/jty727%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/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jty727%40gmail.com > From rwayne1 at nyc.rr.com Thu May 12 00:34:50 2011 From: rwayne1 at nyc.rr.com (ray wayne) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 20:34:50 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution In-Reply-To: References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E07B2F6@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> <6E4A5B4A-2296-4B33-B57A-0F80BC663618@mail.stmarytx.edu> Message-ID: <20110512003450.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> I thought the 27th Amendment was never adopted. Did I miss something? I must have been asleep! Smile! Ray Wayne ----- Original Message ----- From: Justin Young To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 19:58:45 Subject: Re: [bllaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution > > > Thanks for the offer, but I just found it through the National Braille Press. > > Appreciate your help and good luck in your classes. > > Justin > > On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: > > I may be able to emboss it for you if you can wait a few days until I can > > get settled in my summer classes. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On May 11, 2011, at 6:28 PM, "Justin Young" wrote: > > > >ar Yes very much so. Thanks. > >ar > >ar On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: > >>> Mr. Young, > >>> > >>> You may be able to order a Braille copy from the National Braille Press, > >>> or > >>> even download an E-Braille version. The only issue is they do not include > >>> the 27th amendment so you would have to add that one in. > >>> > >>> Hope this helps. > >>> > >>> > >>> Robert Dittman > >>> 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 Justin Young > >>> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:57 PM > >>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > >>> Subject: [bllaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution > >>> > >>> Hello to all! > >>> > >>> Hope you are all enjoying your weeks. I have a question which I wasn't > >>> sure > >>> the answer to. Do any of you know where one could find a Braille Version > >>> of > >>> those pocket U.S Constitutions? I saw one a few years ago and thought it > >>> would come in handy, but it would have to be in Braille. Haha. > >>> > >>> Any help you can offer is much appreciated. > >>> > >>> Regards, > >>> > >>> Justin Young > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> bllaw 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 > >>> bllaw: > >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> bllaw 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 > >>> bllaw: > >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jty727%40gmail.com > >>> > >ar > >ar _______________________________________________ > >ar bllaw mailing list > >ar blindlaw at nfbnet.org > >ar http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > >ar To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > >ar bllaw: > >ar http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu > > > > _______________________________________________ > > bllaw 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 > > bllaw: > > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jty727%40gmail.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.com From agtolentino at gmail.com Thu May 12 02:19:43 2011 From: agtolentino at gmail.com (Aser Tolentino) Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 19:19:43 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution In-Reply-To: <20110512003450.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> References: <687DEBB12226C246A2070B791A47BD4E0E07B2F6@EXCH1.stmarytx.edu> <6E4A5B4A-2296-4B33-B57A-0F80BC663618@mail.stmarytx.edu> <20110512003450.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> Message-ID: It was ratified in 1992 Respectfully, Aser Tolentino, Esq. (916) 572-2737 agtolentino at gmail.com Sent from my iPhone On May 11, 2011, at 17:34, ray wayne wrote: > I thought the 27th Amendment was never adopted. Did I miss something? I must have been asleep! Smile! > Ray Wayne > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Justin Young > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 19:58:45 > Subject: Re: [bllaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution > >> >> >> Thanks for the offer, but I just found it through the National Braille Press. >> >> Appreciate your help and good luck in your classes. >> >> Justin >> >> On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: >>> I may be able to emboss it for you if you can wait a few days until I can >>> get settled in my summer classes. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On May 11, 2011, at 6:28 PM, "Justin Young" wrote: >>> >>> ar Yes very much so. Thanks. >>> ar >>> ar On 5/11/11, Dittman, Robert wrote: >>>>> Mr. Young, >>>>> >>>>> You may be able to order a Braille copy from the National Braille Press, >>>>> or >>>>> even download an E-Braille version. The only issue is they do not include >>>>> the 27th amendment so you would have to add that one in. >>>>> >>>>> Hope this helps. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Robert Dittman >>>>> 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 Justin Young >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:57 PM >>>>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List >>>>> Subject: [bllaw] Braille version of a pocket U.S Constitution >>>>> >>>>> Hello to all! >>>>> >>>>> Hope you are all enjoying your weeks. I have a question which I wasn't >>>>> sure >>>>> the answer to. Do any of you know where one could find a Braille Version >>>>> of >>>>> those pocket U.S Constitutions? I saw one a few years ago and thought it >>>>> would come in handy, but it would have to be in Braille. Haha. >>>>> >>>>> Any help you can offer is much appreciated. >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Justin Young >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> bllaw 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 >>>>> bllaw: >>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> bllaw 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 >>>>> bllaw: >>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jty727%40gmail.com >>>>> >>> ar >>> ar _______________________________________________ >>> ar bllaw mailing list >>> ar blindlaw at nfbnet.org >>> ar http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >>> ar To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> ar bllaw: >>> ar http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rdittman%40stmarytx.edu >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> bllaw 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 >>> bllaw: >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jty727%40gmail.com >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> bllaw 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 bllaw: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.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/agtolentino%40gmail.com From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Fri May 13 16:00:04 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Fri, 13 May 2011 10:00:04 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Fw: [DRBA] Scholarship for Law Students with Disabilities at Denver Message-ID: <45972C2EAF334794805B17BB9E02E5CB@labarre> Greetings, please pass the word to thos who may be interested in such things. We're always happy to have more good folks here in the Mile High City. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rovner, Laura" To: Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 8:45 PM Subject: [DRBA] Scholarship for Law Students with Disabilities at Denver Friends, Below is a description of a scholarship at the University of Denver College of Law open to law students with disabilities. Please feel free to distribute widely. Thanks. -- Laura -- Laura L. Rovner Associate Professor of Law & Interim Director of Clinical Programs Director, Civil Rights Clinic University of Denver Sturm College of Law 2255 E. Evans Ave. Denver, CO 80208 303.871.6140 lrovner at law.du.edu Charles M. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund An endowed fund to provide support to a law student with extraordinary merit (high scores or grades) and need. Preference is given to a student whose physical disabilities or handicaps require him or her to need reasonable assistance to attend law school, with specific preference to individuals who use a wheelchair. Lacey McFall Student Financial Management University of Denver Sturm College of Law 303.871.6536 REMINDER: The DRBA listserv is intended to facilitate open discussion and sharing of ideas. Members need to feel confident that their discussions will not be distributed beyond the group unnecessarily. PLEASE CONSULT WITH THE SENDER(S) BEFORE FORWARDING ANY LISTSERV DISCUSSIONS BEYOND THE DRBA GROUP. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Mon May 16 13:18:41 2011 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC)) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 09:18:41 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D045B442585AA@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> There is unfortunately much prejudice that still exists. I agree as to the comment about career counselors. Sincerely, Gary Norman, L.L.M. (May 2011) -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:32 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours based on my experiences working in several fields I have found that career counselors don't have a clue as to how blind people can adapt and over the years some of the worst have been with agencies serving the blind or blind themselves. the problem with many career counselors is they deal with hypothetical situations and hypothetical people. With much ingenuity and individual adaptation this issue and others can be dealt with. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nora Devine" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours Hi Kendrick, I am a 2L student and I have been told the same thing many times - i.e. I would not be as efficient as others and thus my time would not be worth as much as fully sighted attorneys'. Career counselors have told me the government's schedule A hiring is my only chance of getting a job in the legal field. I don't believe my vision should prevent me from working as an attorney in a private firm, but I often wonder how practicing attorneys with vision issues, or any issue that is seen as making them "less efficient," make it outside working as a solo-practitioner or for the government. Thanks so much, Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora at gmail.com 2011/2/17 Kendrick Kennedy > Hello All, > > > > As a 3L student at the University of Mississippi Law School and working at > a > defense firm last summer. Could anyone comment on if they work at a firm > that uses the billable hour format and what techniques and equipment they > use in their office to make things more efficient completing their task? > > > > I was told I do excellent work but because of my "Capability" and > alterative > techniques I am not appealing to a firm that uses the billable hour > system. > Therefore, I should apply for a government position or maybe a firm that > is > plaintiff oriented. > > > > > > > -- > > > Student Attorney > Kendrick R. Kennedy > Criminal Appeals Clinic > NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW > The University of Mississippi Law School > > P.O. Box 2006 > University, MS 38677 > _______________________________________________ > 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/devinenora%40gmail.com > -- Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora 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/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/gary.norman%40cms.hhs.gov From jduncanhines at gmail.com Mon May 16 14:06:45 2011 From: jduncanhines at gmail.com (joe hines) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 10:06:45 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours In-Reply-To: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D045B442585AA@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> References: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D045B442585AA@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> Message-ID: <02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> What happened to lady justice being blind folded -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC) Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:19 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours There is unfortunately much prejudice that still exists. I agree as to the comment about career counselors. Sincerely, Gary Norman, L.L.M. (May 2011) -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:32 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours based on my experiences working in several fields I have found that career counselors don't have a clue as to how blind people can adapt and over the years some of the worst have been with agencies serving the blind or blind themselves. the problem with many career counselors is they deal with hypothetical situations and hypothetical people. With much ingenuity and individual adaptation this issue and others can be dealt with. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nora Devine" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours Hi Kendrick, I am a 2L student and I have been told the same thing many times - i.e. I would not be as efficient as others and thus my time would not be worth as much as fully sighted attorneys'. Career counselors have told me the government's schedule A hiring is my only chance of getting a job in the legal field. I don't believe my vision should prevent me from working as an attorney in a private firm, but I often wonder how practicing attorneys with vision issues, or any issue that is seen as making them "less efficient," make it outside working as a solo-practitioner or for the government. Thanks so much, Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora at gmail.com 2011/2/17 Kendrick Kennedy > Hello All, > > > > As a 3L student at the University of Mississippi Law School and > working at a defense firm last summer. Could anyone comment on if they > work at a firm that uses the billable hour format and what techniques > and equipment they use in their office to make things more efficient > completing their task? > > > > I was told I do excellent work but because of my "Capability" and > alterative techniques I am not appealing to a firm that uses the > billable hour system. > Therefore, I should apply for a government position or maybe a firm > that is plaintiff oriented. > > > > > > > -- > > > Student Attorney > Kendrick R. Kennedy > Criminal Appeals Clinic > NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW The University of > Mississippi Law School > > P.O. Box 2006 > University, MS 38677 > _______________________________________________ > 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/devinenora%4 > 0gmail.com > -- Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora 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/ckrugman%40sbcglob al.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/gary.norman%40cms. hhs.gov _______________________________________________ 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/jduncanhines%40gma il.com From william.burley3 at gmail.com Mon May 16 14:43:50 2011 From: william.burley3 at gmail.com (William Burley, III) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 09:43:50 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours In-Reply-To: <02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> References: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D045B442585AA@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> <02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <4dd1383a.aa4eec0a.0394.38d5@mx.google.com> Kendrick, Unfortunately, that seems to be the prevalent mind set out there as it relates to blindness in many career fields. I've found that since I've worked as a paralegal as a fully sighted individual and now blind there is a difference. I read things much faster since I have my screen reader on warp speed. Hopefully someone will give you a chance to showcase the good work they know you have. Good luck and you'll do well with billable time. I just keep a word document up and put everything there. I do spell checks and then copy and paste into the billing system. This is something I did as a sighted paralegal as well. There are tons of online firm management software programs out there. Some do not work but one that does is www.mycaseinc.com. It offers a free 30 day trial. There is a free program out there at www.my.realpractice.com. It's not as elaborate but may give you the tools you need to keep track of your time. Will Burley 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 joe hines Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:07 AM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours What happened to lady justice being blind folded -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC) Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:19 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours There is unfortunately much prejudice that still exists. I agree as to the comment about career counselors. Sincerely, Gary Norman, L.L.M. (May 2011) -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:32 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours based on my experiences working in several fields I have found that career counselors don't have a clue as to how blind people can adapt and over the years some of the worst have been with agencies serving the blind or blind themselves. the problem with many career counselors is they deal with hypothetical situations and hypothetical people. With much ingenuity and individual adaptation this issue and others can be dealt with. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nora Devine" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours Hi Kendrick, I am a 2L student and I have been told the same thing many times - i.e. I would not be as efficient as others and thus my time would not be worth as much as fully sighted attorneys'. Career counselors have told me the government's schedule A hiring is my only chance of getting a job in the legal field. I don't believe my vision should prevent me from working as an attorney in a private firm, but I often wonder how practicing attorneys with vision issues, or any issue that is seen as making them "less efficient," make it outside working as a solo-practitioner or for the government. Thanks so much, Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora at gmail.com 2011/2/17 Kendrick Kennedy > Hello All, > > > > As a 3L student at the University of Mississippi Law School and > working at a defense firm last summer. Could anyone comment on if they > work at a firm that uses the billable hour format and what techniques > and equipment they use in their office to make things more efficient > completing their task? > > > > I was told I do excellent work but because of my "Capability" and > alterative techniques I am not appealing to a firm that uses the > billable hour system. > Therefore, I should apply for a government position or maybe a firm > that is plaintiff oriented. > > > > > > > -- > > > Student Attorney > Kendrick R. Kennedy > Criminal Appeals Clinic > NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW The University of > Mississippi Law School > > P.O. Box 2006 > University, MS 38677 > _______________________________________________ > 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/devinenora%4 > 0gmail.com > -- Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora 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/ckrugman%40sbcglob al.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/gary.norman%40cms. hhs.gov _______________________________________________ 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/jduncanhines%40gma il.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/william.burley3%40 gmail.com From AZNOR99 at aol.com Mon May 16 18:10:55 2011 From: AZNOR99 at aol.com (AZNOR99 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 14:10:55 EDT Subject: [blindlaw] Pac-Mate QX w/ Braille Display for Sale Message-ID: <5aa4.1755c8b8.3b02c2af@aol.com> I am selling a Pac-Mate QX with 20 Cell Braille Display and all its accessories. This device has literally only been used once and is in new condition. Most of the accessories are still in their plastic wrapping. Asking price = $2,000 or best offer. Willing to negotiate. Please contact me at 708-829-0523 or _aznor99 at aol.com_ (mailto:aznor99 at aol.com) . Thanks, Ronza Othman From stone_troll at sbcglobal.net Mon May 16 19:06:27 2011 From: stone_troll at sbcglobal.net (Mark BurningHawk) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 12:06:27 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Pac-Mate QX w/ Braille Display for Sale In-Reply-To: <5aa4.1755c8b8.3b02c2af@aol.com> References: <5aa4.1755c8b8.3b02c2af@aol.com> Message-ID: <6F2371F0-3B60-487B-AC66-FC93C69C84ED@sbcglobal.net> do you have a wireless or Ethernet card for it that you'd be willing to sell? Mark BurningHawk Skype and Twitter: BurningHawk1969 Home: Http://MarkBurningHawk.net/ Namaste! From stevep.deeley at insightbb.com Mon May 16 22:30:56 2011 From: stevep.deeley at insightbb.com (Steve P. Deeley) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 18:30:56 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours In-Reply-To: <02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> References: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D045B442585AA@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> <02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <441445F652BD4571B0177B31DF1E6A29@StevePC> Lady justice is always trumped by money! Steve From: "joe hines" To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 10:06 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours > What happened to lady justice being blind folded > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC) > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:19 AM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours > > There is unfortunately much prejudice that still exists. I agree as to the > comment about career counselors. > > > Sincerely, > Gary Norman, L.L.M. (May 2011) > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On > Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net > Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:32 PM > To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours > > based on my experiences working in several fields I have found that career > counselors don't have a clue as to how blind people can adapt and over the > years some of the worst have been with agencies serving the blind or blind > themselves. the problem with many career counselors is they deal with > hypothetical situations and hypothetical people. With much ingenuity and > individual adaptation this issue and others can be dealt with. > Chuck > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nora Devine" > To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" > Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:12 PM > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours > > > Hi Kendrick, > > I am a 2L student and I have been told the same thing many times - i.e. I > would not be as efficient as others and thus my time would not be worth as > much as fully sighted attorneys'. Career counselors have told me the > government's schedule A hiring is my only chance of getting a job in the > legal field. > > I don't believe my vision should prevent me from working as an attorney in > a > private firm, but I often wonder how practicing attorneys with vision > issues, or any issue that is seen as making them "less efficient," make it > outside working as a solo-practitioner or for the government. > > Thanks so much, > > Best Regards, > > Nora Devine > Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 > University of San Francisco School of Law > Tel: 510-508-4209 > devinenora at gmail.com > > 2011/2/17 Kendrick Kennedy > >> Hello All, >> >> >> >> As a 3L student at the University of Mississippi Law School and >> working at a defense firm last summer. Could anyone comment on if they >> work at a firm that uses the billable hour format and what techniques >> and equipment they use in their office to make things more efficient >> completing their task? >> >> >> >> I was told I do excellent work but because of my "Capability" and >> alterative techniques I am not appealing to a firm that uses the >> billable hour system. >> Therefore, I should apply for a government position or maybe a firm >> that is plaintiff oriented. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> Student Attorney >> Kendrick R. Kennedy >> Criminal Appeals Clinic >> NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW The University of >> Mississippi Law School >> >> P.O. Box 2006 >> University, MS 38677 >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/devinenora%4 >> 0gmail.com >> > > > > -- > Best Regards, > > Nora Devine > Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 > University of San Francisco School of Law > Tel: 510-508-4209 > devinenora 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/ckrugman%40sbcglob > al.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/gary.norman%40cms. > hhs.gov > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jduncanhines%40gma > il.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/stevep.deeley%40insightbb.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.901 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3640 - Release Date: 05/15/11 14:34:00 -------------- next part -------------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.901 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3642 - Release Date: 05/16/11 14:34:00 From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Mon May 16 23:13:13 2011 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas, Jr.) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 16:13:13 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours In-Reply-To: <02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> References: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D045B442585AA@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov> <02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> Message-ID: This thread seems to be going in different directions so I will be brief: Getting the first job is important. It might be easier to get a government job as a first job as opposed to being hired by a firm. A government job as a first job does at least two things for you - 1) it permits you to develop legal experience in a specialized field, making you more marketable, 2) It better prepares you to be able to answer the inevitable question - how do you do xxx? Moreover, as far as billable time requirements, if the prospective firm has good, and accessible, technology, which you know how to use, this shouldn't be a problem. If the accessibility playing field is equal, you should be able to review most documents and do research at the same level as your sighted colleagues. Finally, with respect to rehab counselors, many of them are probably the most useless people on the planet. They operate under the unstated assumption that because this was the best job they could find, you will probably not be able to do any better. Never be dissuaded by the negativity you get from rehab counselors. If you believe you are able to do something, then do it. 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 joe hines Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 7:07 AM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours What happened to lady justice being blind folded -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC) Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:19 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours There is unfortunately much prejudice that still exists. I agree as to the comment about career counselors. Sincerely, Gary Norman, L.L.M. (May 2011) -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:32 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours based on my experiences working in several fields I have found that career counselors don't have a clue as to how blind people can adapt and over the years some of the worst have been with agencies serving the blind or blind themselves. the problem with many career counselors is they deal with hypothetical situations and hypothetical people. With much ingenuity and individual adaptation this issue and others can be dealt with. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nora Devine" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours Hi Kendrick, I am a 2L student and I have been told the same thing many times - i.e. I would not be as efficient as others and thus my time would not be worth as much as fully sighted attorneys'. Career counselors have told me the government's schedule A hiring is my only chance of getting a job in the legal field. I don't believe my vision should prevent me from working as an attorney in a private firm, but I often wonder how practicing attorneys with vision issues, or any issue that is seen as making them "less efficient," make it outside working as a solo-practitioner or for the government. Thanks so much, Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora at gmail.com 2011/2/17 Kendrick Kennedy > Hello All, > > > > As a 3L student at the University of Mississippi Law School and > working at a defense firm last summer. Could anyone comment on if they > work at a firm that uses the billable hour format and what techniques > and equipment they use in their office to make things more efficient > completing their task? > > > > I was told I do excellent work but because of my "Capability" and > alterative techniques I am not appealing to a firm that uses the > billable hour system. > Therefore, I should apply for a government position or maybe a firm > that is plaintiff oriented. > > > > > > > -- > > > Student Attorney > Kendrick R. Kennedy > Criminal Appeals Clinic > NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW The University of > Mississippi Law School > > P.O. Box 2006 > University, MS 38677 > _______________________________________________ > 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/devinenora%4 > 0gmail.com > -- Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora 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/ckrugman%40sbcglob al.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/gary.norman%40cms. hhs.gov _______________________________________________ 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/jduncanhines%40gma il.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/rthomas%40rjtlawfi rm.com From paulharpur at gmail.com Mon May 16 23:25:06 2011 From: paulharpur at gmail.com (Paul Harpur) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 09:25:06 +1000 Subject: [blindlaw] SDS in San Jose Message-ID: <001301cc1420$806da4c0$8148ee40$@com> Is anyone going to the Society for Disability Studies conference in San Jose in June? From wmodnl at hotmail.com Tue May 17 03:42:49 2011 From: wmodnl at hotmail.com (wmodnl wmodnl) Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 23:42:49 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Something you may find of use: Message-ID: If you are using careerbuilder.com, make sure you are not blind since the instructions for posting a resume tell you to fill out the required information under the yellow lines. The time limits do not let you play the guessing game at figuring out where to enter information. Great way to be able to network like a sighted person to find employment. From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Tue May 17 14:46:16 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 10:46:16 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours In-Reply-To: References: <5F7E6855B3549A4096D6B30DCADC2D045B442585AA@PL-EMSMB4.ees.hhs.gov><02a701cc13d2$7eb2aac0$7c180040$@gmail.com> Message-ID: I got out of law school 18 years ago, so my opinions regarding new grads are certainly not current. I have worked in the private sector my entire career, for four different law firms and on my own for several years. When I got my first job at a large Detroit firm, I had to interview with fifty employers first. I expected no help from any government agency, and got none. It can take an incredible amount of work. However, in my opinion, the best place to learn good legal skills is in the private sector, which is much more competitive and demanding than I suspect government jobs may be. Learning good habits and practices early in your career is essential, and a private law firm is probably the best place to start your career if you can. There is of course nothing wrong with a government job if you can get one. However, in my brief experience as a contract employee of the government, the demands, policies and procedures appeared to be a bit less stringent. This does not mean of course that there are not outstanding attorneys working for Uncle Sam. But a good dose of hard work satisfying private clients at a firm will really push you to improve yourself professionally. I remember working nights and weekends, working on cases with 10 or more parties, and struggling mightily to understand the legal positions and objectives of lots of different people with different interests. If you can get it, this kind of experience is invaluable. The law is one of the most demanding professional choices you can make, and your handicap means you had better be fearless, relentless and really believe in yourself. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Russell J. Thomas, Jr. Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 7:13 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours This thread seems to be going in different directions so I will be brief: Getting the first job is important. It might be easier to get a government job as a first job as opposed to being hired by a firm. A government job as a first job does at least two things for you - 1) it permits you to develop legal experience in a specialized field, making you more marketable, 2) It better prepares you to be able to answer the inevitable question - how do you do xxx? Moreover, as far as billable time requirements, if the prospective firm has good, and accessible, technology, which you know how to use, this shouldn't be a problem. If the accessibility playing field is equal, you should be able to review most documents and do research at the same level as your sighted colleagues. Finally, with respect to rehab counselors, many of them are probably the most useless people on the planet. They operate under the unstated assumption that because this was the best job they could find, you will probably not be able to do any better. Never be dissuaded by the negativity you get from rehab counselors. If you believe you are able to do something, then do it. 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 joe hines Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 7:07 AM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours What happened to lady justice being blind folded -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Norman, Gary C. (CMS/CBC) Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:19 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] [blind law] Private firms/Billable Hours There is unfortunately much prejudice that still exists. I agree as to the comment about career counselors. Sincerely, Gary Norman, L.L.M. (May 2011) -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:32 PM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours based on my experiences working in several fields I have found that career counselors don't have a clue as to how blind people can adapt and over the years some of the worst have been with agencies serving the blind or blind themselves. the problem with many career counselors is they deal with hypothetical situations and hypothetical people. With much ingenuity and individual adaptation this issue and others can be dealt with. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nora Devine" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours Hi Kendrick, I am a 2L student and I have been told the same thing many times - i.e. I would not be as efficient as others and thus my time would not be worth as much as fully sighted attorneys'. Career counselors have told me the government's schedule A hiring is my only chance of getting a job in the legal field. I don't believe my vision should prevent me from working as an attorney in a private firm, but I often wonder how practicing attorneys with vision issues, or any issue that is seen as making them "less efficient," make it outside working as a solo-practitioner or for the government. Thanks so much, Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora at gmail.com 2011/2/17 Kendrick Kennedy > Hello All, > > > > As a 3L student at the University of Mississippi Law School and > working at a defense firm last summer. Could anyone comment on if they > work at a firm that uses the billable hour format and what techniques > and equipment they use in their office to make things more efficient > completing their task? > > > > I was told I do excellent work but because of my "Capability" and > alterative techniques I am not appealing to a firm that uses the > billable hour system. > Therefore, I should apply for a government position or maybe a firm > that is plaintiff oriented. > > > > > > > -- > > > Student Attorney > Kendrick R. Kennedy > Criminal Appeals Clinic > NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW The University of > Mississippi Law School > > P.O. Box 2006 > University, MS 38677 > _______________________________________________ > 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/devinenora%4 > 0gmail.com > -- Best Regards, Nora Devine Juris Doctor Candidate 2012 University of San Francisco School of Law Tel: 510-508-4209 devinenora 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/ckrugman%40sbcglob al.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/gary.norman%40cms. hhs.gov _______________________________________________ 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/jduncanhines%40gma il.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/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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com From tonton at insightbb.com Wed May 18 00:55:20 2011 From: tonton at insightbb.com (Tonia Gatton) Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 20:55:20 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Get Your NFB Whozit Key Chain Online Message-ID: Hi Federationists! The National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky is selling NFB Whozit key chains. Hanging from the sturdy key ring is a shiny silver disc with "NFB" laser cut on one side and the Whozit logo on the opposite side. The disc measures 1-1/4" and the length of the entire key chain is 2-1/2. These very attractive key chains are $10 each. You can beat the Convention rush and buy yours online now through my Ebay page at http://myworld.ebay.com/gattonia/. Or, if you prefer a direct link to the key chain, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/National-Federation-Blind-Key-Chain-Whozit-/120724874439?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1bc364c7 Look forward to seeing everyone in Orlando! Tonia Gatton, NFBK Board Member Check out my EBay page for great deals on clothes, jewelry, collectibles, antiques, assistive technology and much more. http://myworld.ebay.com/gattonia/ Tonia From dandrews at visi.com Wed May 18 22:50:20 2011 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 17:50:20 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Get Your NFB Whozit Key Chain Online In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: This message is off topic for this list. Please only post it to the lists for which it would be appropriate. David Andrews, List Owner At 07:55 PM 5/17/2011, you wrote: >Hi Federationists! The National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky >is selling NFB Whozit key chains. Hanging from the sturdy key ring >is a shiny silver disc with "NFB" laser cut on one side and the >Whozit logo on the opposite side. The disc measures 1-1/4" and the >length of the entire key chain is 2-1/2. These very attractive key >chains are $10 each. You can beat the Convention rush and buy yours >online now through my Ebay page at >http://myworld.ebay.com/gattonia/. Or, if you prefer a direct link >to the key chain, go to: > >http://cgi.ebay.com/National-Federation-Blind-Key-Chain-Whozit-/120724874439?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1bc364c7 > >Look forward to seeing everyone in Orlando! > >Tonia Gatton, NFBK Board Member > >Check out my EBay page for great deals on clothes, jewelry, >collectibles, antiques, assistive technology and much more. >http://myworld.ebay.com/gattonia/ > >Tonia From tmatzick06 at gmail.com Fri May 20 06:08:57 2011 From: tmatzick06 at gmail.com (Tara Chavez) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 00:08:57 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Hello. Message-ID: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> Hello all, I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am interested in. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for research in the field I am interested in. Thank you, Tara From law at cordovafirm.com Fri May 20 17:42:51 2011 From: law at cordovafirm.com (Marina A. Cordova, Esq.) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 11:42:51 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers In-Reply-To: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> References: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> Message-ID: <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> Hey Tara, Good to see you on our listserv. I don't know any blind court reporters, but I know a few court reporters since my practice started last year, from court and depositions, that may be willing to talk to you and show you the ropes, make some good connections. And they can connect you with people in Albuquerque. Plus, they may know of blind court reporters I don't know about. I know you would be a great reporter/stenographer. Oooh! I have an idea! Do you want to be a paralegal? I need a paralegal, haha Sincerely, Marina A. Cordova Attorney at Law 551 W. Cordova Road, # 234 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Office (505) 467-8395 Fax (505) 467-8746 law at cordovafirm.com Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.  - Margaret Mead CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Section 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so advise the sender immediately. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Chavez Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Hello. Hello all, I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am interested in. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for research in the field I am interested in. Thank you, Tara _______________________________________________ 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/law%40cordovafirm. com From david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us Fri May 20 18:25:54 2011 From: david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us (Hyde, David W. (ESC)) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 13:25:54 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers In-Reply-To: <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> References: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> Message-ID: <8FE3DA4A52652B4D8EC80883B3DC1233863E17172D@tiger> Talk to Sandy Halverson in Virginia. She was one, and probably keeps up with the field. Also, talk with the folks at the Commission for the Blind in NM. If they don't know, tell them that you want to get in touch with Vicky who moved there from Nebraska. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marina A. Cordova, Esq. Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:43 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers Hey Tara, Good to see you on our listserv. I don't know any blind court reporters, but I know a few court reporters since my practice started last year, from court and depositions, that may be willing to talk to you and show you the ropes, make some good connections. And they can connect you with people in Albuquerque. Plus, they may know of blind court reporters I don't know about. I know you would be a great reporter/stenographer. Oooh! I have an idea! Do you want to be a paralegal? I need a paralegal, haha Sincerely, Marina A. Cordova Attorney at Law 551 W. Cordova Road, # 234 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Office (505) 467-8395 Fax (505) 467-8746 law at cordovafirm.com Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.  - Margaret Mead CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Section 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so advise the sender immediately. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Chavez Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Hello. Hello all, I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am interested in. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for research in the field I am interested in. Thank you, Tara _______________________________________________ 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/law%40cordovafirm. 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/david.hyde%40wcbvi.k12.wi.us From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Fri May 20 18:48:25 2011 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 14:48:25 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers In-Reply-To: <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> References: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> Message-ID: I vaguely remember someone telling me that a lady named Beth Ann Anderson, somewhere in Arizona, is a court reporter. I know she is blind, or at least she was 30 years ago when I last saw her.. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marina A. Cordova, Esq. Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:43 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers Hey Tara, Good to see you on our listserv. I don't know any blind court reporters, but I know a few court reporters since my practice started last year, from court and depositions, that may be willing to talk to you and show you the ropes, make some good connections. And they can connect you with people in Albuquerque. Plus, they may know of blind court reporters I don't know about. I know you would be a great reporter/stenographer. Oooh! I have an idea! Do you want to be a paralegal? I need a paralegal, haha Sincerely, Marina A. Cordova Attorney at Law 551 W. Cordova Road, # 234 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Office (505) 467-8395 Fax (505) 467-8746 law at cordovafirm.com Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.  - Margaret Mead CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Section 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so advise the sender immediately. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Chavez Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Hello. Hello all, I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am interested in. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for research in the field I am interested in. Thank you, Tara _______________________________________________ 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/law%40cordovafirm. 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.com From david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us Fri May 20 18:52:43 2011 From: david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us (Hyde, David W. (ESC)) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 13:52:43 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers In-Reply-To: References: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> Message-ID: <8FE3DA4A52652B4D8EC80883B3DC1233863E171732@tiger> You might also contact Lisa Hall, who is the chair of our office professionals. And let's see, there was a fellow by the name of Jim something. Do a search of the Braille Monitor. I think you'll find some things there. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:48 PM To: law at cordovafirm.com; 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers I vaguely remember someone telling me that a lady named Beth Ann Anderson, somewhere in Arizona, is a court reporter. I know she is blind, or at least she was 30 years ago when I last saw her.. ------------------------------------------- Daniel K. Beitz Wienner & Gould, P.C. 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 841-9405 Fax: (248) 652-2729 dbeitz at wiennergould.com This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marina A. Cordova, Esq. Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:43 PM To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers Hey Tara, Good to see you on our listserv. I don't know any blind court reporters, but I know a few court reporters since my practice started last year, from court and depositions, that may be willing to talk to you and show you the ropes, make some good connections. And they can connect you with people in Albuquerque. Plus, they may know of blind court reporters I don't know about. I know you would be a great reporter/stenographer. Oooh! I have an idea! Do you want to be a paralegal? I need a paralegal, haha Sincerely, Marina A. Cordova Attorney at Law 551 W. Cordova Road, # 234 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Office (505) 467-8395 Fax (505) 467-8746 law at cordovafirm.com Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.  - Margaret Mead CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Section 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so advise the sender immediately. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Chavez Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Hello. Hello all, I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am interested in. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for research in the field I am interested in. Thank you, Tara _______________________________________________ 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/law%40cordovafirm. 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo uld.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/david.hyde%40wcbvi.k12.wi.us From rumpole at roadrunner.com Fri May 20 20:29:04 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 16:29:04 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Question Message-ID: <3474DBFD5E30499788E434871E4BFBC4@none8a46117901> Is there an attorney on the list who practices Social Security benefits appeals law? If so, please contact me off list at rumpole at roadrunner.com Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rwayne1 at nyc.rr.com Sat May 21 00:31:07 2011 From: rwayne1 at nyc.rr.com (ray wayne) Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 20:31:07 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers In-Reply-To: <8FE3DA4A52652B4D8EC80883B3DC1233863E171732@tiger> References: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> <8FE3DA4A52652B4D8EC80883B3DC1233863E171732@tiger> Message-ID: <20110521003107.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> I think that was Jim Bowen (not sure of spelling). That was quite a while ago; his wife, Beth, was on the National Board in the 80's, I think. They lived in Florida. Ray ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" To: 'Ationfbnet Blind Law Mailing List' Date: Friday, May 20, 2011 14:53:34 Subject: Re: [bllaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > > You might also contact Lisa Hall, who is the chair of our office professionals. And let's see, there was a fellow by the name of Jim something. Do a search of the Braille Monitor. I think you'll find some things there. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:48 PM > To: law at cordovafirm.com; 'Ationfbnet Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [bllaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > I vaguely remember someone telling me that a lady named Beth Ann Anderson, somewhere in Arizona, is a court reporter. I know she is blind, or at least she was 30 years ago when I last saw her.. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marina A. Cordova, Esq. > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:43 PM > To: 'Ationfbnet Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [bllaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > Hey Tara, > Good to see you on our listserv. I don't know any blind court reporters, but I know a few court reporters since my practice started last year, from court and depositions, that may be willing to talk to you and show you the ropes, make some good connections. And they can connect you with people in Albuquerque. Plus, they may know of blind court reporters I don't know about. I know you would be a great reporter/stenographer. Oooh! I have an idea! Do you want to be a paralegal? I need a paralegal, haha > > > Sincerely, > Marina A. Cordova > Attorney at Law > 551 W. Cordova Road, # 234 > Santa Fe, NM 87505 > Office (505) 467-8395 > Fax (505) 467-8746 > law at cordovafirm.com > > Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.�� �� Margaret Mead > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Section 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so advise the sender immediately. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Chavez > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 AM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [bllaw] Hello. > > Hello all, > > I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am interested in.. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for research in the field I am interested in. > > Thank you, > > Tara > > > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 > bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/law%40cordovafirm. > com > > > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 > bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo > uld.com > > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/david.hyde%40wcbvi.k12.wi.us > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.com From tmatzick06 at gmail.com Sat May 21 06:59:36 2011 From: tmatzick06 at gmail.com (Tara Chavez) Date: Sat, 21 May 2011 00:59:36 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers In-Reply-To: <20110521003107.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> References: <001801cc16b4$6915ea30$3b41be90$@com> <007801cc1715$57f72af0$07e580d0$@com> <8FE3DA4A52652B4D8EC80883B3DC1233863E171732@tiger> <20110521003107.rwayne1@nyc.rr.com> Message-ID: <004801cc1784$a6ee0380$f4ca0a80$@com> Hello all, Marina, yes it's good seeing you on the list. I think I may know Vickie. She was my counselor at the NM commission. I'll also check into the Office Professionals list. Thank you all for the advice. I'll also check the Braille Monitor. Thank you all, Tara -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ray wayne Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 6:31 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers I think that was Jim Bowen (not sure of spelling). That was quite a while ago; his wife, Beth, was on the National Board in the 80's, I think. They lived in Florida. Ray ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" To: 'Ationfbnet Blind Law Mailing List' Date: Friday, May 20, 2011 14:53:34 Subject: Re: [bllaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > > You might also contact Lisa Hall, who is the chair of our office professionals. And let's see, there was a fellow by the name of Jim something. Do a search of the Braille Monitor. I think you'll find some things there. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:48 PM > To: law at cordovafirm.com; 'Ationfbnet Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [bllaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > I vaguely remember someone telling me that a lady named Beth Ann Anderson, somewhere in Arizona, is a court reporter. I know she is blind, or at least she was 30 years ago when I last saw her.. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marina A. Cordova, Esq. > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:43 PM > To: 'Ationfbnet Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [bllaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > Hey Tara, > Good to see you on our listserv. I don't know any blind court reporters, but I know a few court reporters since my practice started last year, from court and depositions, that may be willing to talk to you and show you the ropes, make some good connections. And they can connect you with people in Albuquerque. Plus, they may know of blind court reporters I don't know about. I know you would be a great reporter/stenographer. Oooh! I have an idea! Do you want to be a paralegal? I need a paralegal, haha > > > Sincerely, > Marina A. Cordova > Attorney at Law > 551 W. Cordova Road, # 234 > Santa Fe, NM 87505 > Office (505) 467-8395 > Fax (505) 467-8746 > law at cordovafirm.com > > Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.  Margaret Mead > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Section 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so advise the sender immediately. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara Chavez > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 AM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [bllaw] Hello. > > Hello all, > > I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am interested in.. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for research in the field I am interested in. > > Thank you, > > Tara > > > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 > bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/law%40cordovafirm. > com > > > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 > bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergo > uld.com > > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/david.hyde%40wcbvi .k12.wi.us > > _______________________________________________ > bllaw 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 bllaw: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rwayne1%40nyc.rr.c om From jts220 at charter.net Sun May 22 16:46:17 2011 From: jts220 at charter.net (jts220 at charter.net) Date: Sun, 22 May 2011 12:46:17 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers Message-ID: <4ef0611.d18b7.13018999a96.Webtop.47@charter.net> David, I have not been on in a while. My secretary blocked many of the email addresses on the server thinking she was helping me. She did not know they were for this server because only the sender's name comes up and not any identifying info showing where it is coming from unless y9ou open each email. That being said, do you know how I can unblock all those addresses she blocked? Thanks in advance. On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 2:52 PM, Hyde, David W. (ESC) wrote: > You might also contact Lisa Hall, who is the chair of our office > professionals. And let's see, there was a fellow by the name of Jim > something. Do a search of the Braille Monitor. I think you'll find > some things there. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] > On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:48 PM > To: law at cordovafirm.com; 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > I vaguely remember someone telling me that a lady named Beth Ann > Anderson, somewhere in Arizona, is a court reporter. I know she is > blind, or at least she was 30 years ago when I last saw her.. > > ------------------------------------------- > Daniel K. Beitz > Wienner & Gould, P.C. > 950 University Dr., Ste. 350 > Rochester, MI 48307 > Phone: (248) 841-9405 > Fax: (248) 652-2729 > dbeitz at wiennergould.com > This email transmission and any documents, files or previous email > messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is > legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or the > individual responsible for delivering this email to the intended > recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or > distribution or use of any of the information contained herein or > attached to this email is strictly prohibited. Should you receive > this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying > to the sender of this email or by telephoning us at (248) 841-9400. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] > On Behalf Of Marina A. Cordova, Esq. > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 1:43 PM > To: 'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Court Reporters/Stenographers > > Hey Tara, > Good to see you on our listserv. I don't know any blind court > reporters, but I know a few court reporters since my practice started > last year, from court and depositions, that may be willing to talk to > you and show you the ropes, make some good connections. And they can > connect you with people in Albuquerque. Plus, they may know of blind > court reporters I don't know about. I know you would be a great > reporter/stenographer. Oooh! I have an idea! Do you want to be a > paralegal? I need a paralegal, haha > > > Sincerely, > Marina A. Cordova > Attorney at Law > 551 W. Cordova Road, # 234 > Santa Fe, NM 87505 > Office (505) 467-8395 > Fax (505) 467-8746 > law at cordovafirm.com > > Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can > change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.  - > Margaret Mead > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message (including attachments) is > covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Section > 2510-2521, and is intended only for the person or entity to which it > is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. > Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, copying, > forwarding or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended > recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all > copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but > do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so > advise the sender immediately. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] > On Behalf Of Tara Chavez > Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 12:09 AM > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [blindlaw] Hello. > > Hello all, > > I am a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico. I am on this > list because I feel that it may help me figure out some things I am > interested in. I am not interested in "law school" necessarily or > being a blind lawyer, but I am interested in the field of court > reporting. If anyone has information on the field or anyone I can get > in contact who is in the field of court report or Stenography and is > blind, I'd appreciate any assistance I can get from this list. I > thought the lawyers devision would be a good starting place for > research in the field I am interested in. > > Thank you, > > Tara > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/law%40cordovafirm. > 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/dbeitz%40wiennergo > uld.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/david.hyde%40wcbvi.k12.wi.us > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jts220%40charter.net From pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com Tue May 24 15:14:12 2011 From: pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com (Peter Donahue) Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 10:14:12 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] 2011 Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium Recordings Message-ID: <000301cc1a25$3d2a8290$82070b43@yourfsyly0jtwn> Hello everyone, I've been watching for the recordings of the 2011 Annual Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium to be posted to the NFB Web Site. Does anyone know when these will be made available. The recordings from 2008, 2009, and 2010 are available but those from 2011 have yet to be made available. Some answers will be very much appreciated. Peter Donahue "Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber And her fetters we'll break, links that long are encumbered. And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you." Will You Come to the Bower Traditional Irish Folk Song From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Tue May 24 15:20:12 2011 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 09:20:12 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] 2011 Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium Recordings References: <000301cc1a25$3d2a8290$82070b43@yourfsyly0jtwn> Message-ID: Peter, the plennary sessions were indeed recorded and I don't know when they will be posted. I am confident, however, it will take place within the next few months. 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. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Donahue" To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 9:14 AM Subject: [blindlaw] 2011 Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium Recordings > Hello everyone, > > I've been watching for the recordings of the 2011 Annual Jacobus > TenBroek Disability Law Symposium to be posted to the NFB Web Site. Does > anyone know when these will be made available. The recordings from 2008, > 2009, and 2010 are available but those from 2011 have yet to be made > available. Some answers will be very much appreciated. > > Peter Donahue > > "Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber > And her fetters we'll break, links that long are encumbered. > And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you > On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you." > Will You Come to the Bower > Traditional Irish Folk Song > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/slabarre%40labarrelaw.com > From LBlake at nfb.org Tue May 24 15:25:34 2011 From: LBlake at nfb.org (Blake, Lou Ann) Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 08:25:34 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] 2011 Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium Recordings In-Reply-To: <000301cc1a25$3d2a8290$82070b43@yourfsyly0jtwn> References: <000301cc1a25$3d2a8290$82070b43@yourfsyly0jtwn> Message-ID: Peter, The recordings of the 2011 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium will be available shortly. I will make a post on Blindlaw when the links have been placed on the symposium Web page. Thanks for your patience. Lou Ann Blake, J.D. HAVA Project Manager and Law Symposium Coordinator Jacobus tenBroek Library Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, MD 21230 Telephone: (410) 659-9314, ext. 2221 Fax: (410) 659-5129 E-mail: lblake at nfb.org Web site: www.nfb.org Text the word BLIND to 85944 to donate $10 to the NFB Imagination Fund via your phone bill. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Peter Donahue Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 11:14 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] 2011 Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium Recordings Hello everyone, I've been watching for the recordings of the 2011 Annual Jacobus TenBroek Disability Law Symposium to be posted to the NFB Web Site. Does anyone know when these will be made available. The recordings from 2008, 2009, and 2010 are available but those from 2011 have yet to be made available. Some answers will be very much appreciated. Peter Donahue "Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber And her fetters we'll break, links that long are encumbered. And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you." Will You Come to the Bower Traditional Irish Folk Song _______________________________________________ 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/lblake%40nfb.org From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue May 24 20:56:33 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 16:56:33 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Attorney posting for PENNSYLVANIA Message-ID: * U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA Position is open until filled but resumes must be received by June 30, 2011. [http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/ausawebadunpd.htm] Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Wed May 25 16:44:31 2011 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 12:44:31 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] U.S. Imigration Board posting Message-ID: * BOARD MEMBER BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: EOIR-11-0090 Applications received after June 24, 2011, will not be considered. http://www.justice.gov/oarm/jobs/boardmeman.htm Ross A. Doerr Esquire Admitted to Practice in Maine and New Hampshire F. Ct. Admission: ME. N.H. From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Wed May 25 16:59:13 2011 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas, Jr.) Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 09:59:13 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT LAWSUIT Message-ID: <8C3B6EFE1BFA4AACBD325ACAF3D73CE6@RThomas> Is anyone at NFB tracking this case? LSAT Discriminates Against Blind Test Takers: Suit By Dan Rivoli Law360, New York (May 24, 2011) -- A blind law school hopeful from Michigan on Tuesday accused the American Bar Association of forcing schools to require that he and others who are visually impaired take the LSAT, which allegedly discriminates against the legally blind. Angelo Binno, who is represented by blind attorney attorney Richard H. Bernstein, filed suit in a Michigan federal court alleging he could not get into law school because his scores were too low due to questions in the entrance exam that the blind and visually impaired have difficulty answering.... 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 From kirt.crazydude at gmail.com Wed May 25 17:51:04 2011 From: kirt.crazydude at gmail.com (Kirt Manwaring) Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 11:51:04 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT LAWSUIT In-Reply-To: <8C3B6EFE1BFA4AACBD325ACAF3D73CE6@RThomas> References: <8C3B6EFE1BFA4AACBD325ACAF3D73CE6@RThomas> Message-ID: Dear list, I'm not a lawyer by any means, but it seems to me plenty of blind people have done just fine with the LSAT questions, provided they're given appropriate acommodations. Just my thoughts, Kirt Manwaring On 5/25/11, Russell J. Thomas, Jr. wrote: > > > Is anyone at NFB tracking this case? > > > > LSAT Discriminates Against Blind Test Takers: Suit > > By Dan Rivoli > > Law360, New York (May 24, 2011) -- A blind law school hopeful from Michigan > on Tuesday accused the American Bar Association of forcing schools to > require that he and others who are visually impaired take the LSAT, which > allegedly discriminates against the legally blind. > > Angelo Binno, who is represented by blind attorney attorney Richard H. > Bernstein, filed suit in a Michigan federal court alleging he could not get > into law school because his scores were too low due to questions in the > entrance exam that the blind and visually impaired have difficulty > answering.... > > > 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/kirt.crazydude%40gmail.com > From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Thu May 26 21:18:06 2011 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Thu, 26 May 2011 16:18:06 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Blind man files discrimination suit over law school admission test, CNN, May 25 2011 Message-ID: Link: http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/05/24/michigan.aba.blind.lawsuit/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_education+%28RSS%3A+Education%29 Text: Blind man files discrimination suit over law school admission test By Philip Rosenbaum, CNN May 25, 2011 (CNN) -- A blind Michigan man, rejected by three law schools after scoring poorly on the Law School Admission Test, is suing the American Bar Association, arguing that the group's exam requirements discriminate against the visually impaired. In a suit filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Angelo Binno alleges the Chicago-based ABA prevents law schools from waiving the admission test, known as the LSAT, for blind applicants. The suit alleges that visually impaired students face considerable difficulties with visually-oriented parts of the exam. The association's rules require students to take a "valid and reliable'' test. Binno's lawsuit counters that the LSAT is the only widely used, commercially available exam for assessing law school applicants, leaving, in effect, no alternative. The suit says according to ABA policy, schools could face sanctions, be put on probation, or lose accreditation if they fail to comply. Binno says this violates protections for the disabled provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. "I want to help disabled and disadvantaged people who otherwise would struggle to have their voices be heard," Binno said. A spokesperson for the ABA said its lawyers have not yet seen the lawsuit, nor been served with documentation, and the association could not comment at this time. The Law School Admissions Council, a private not-for-profit group based in Newtown, Pennsylvania, administers more than 100,000 LSATs annually, according to its website. Before 1997, law schools could decide whether blind people must take the exam, according to Binno's lawyer, Richard Bernstein, who is also blind. The LSAT was waived for Bernstein in 1995. He graduated from Northwestern University School of Law in 1999. The litigation focuses on the analytical reasoning or so-called logic games section of the test, which requires ''spatial reasoning and diagramming of visual concepts for successful completion by most applicants,'' according to the suit. The complaint includes a copy of logic games from an LSAT given in 2007. The directions atop the section of the test say ''it may be useful to draw a rough diagram'' in figuring out the answers to some questions. "It's a situation where blind or visually impaired people can't interpret a diagram since they don't have spatial perceptions,'' Bernstein said. "So how is it fair to require that type of question to get into law school? At the end of the day, blind people can't draw.'' According to Binno's lawsuit, ''being unable to competitively answer questions on a quarter of the exam causes plaintiff substantial embarrassment, emotional distress, and mental anguish during the exam, which adversely impacts his overall performance.'' Binno, who is not suing for monetary damages but retains the right to do so, wants the ABA to change its policies on blind applicants and the LSAT. "I want the American Bar Association to stop telling blind people that they have to draw pictures in order to go to law school," Binno said. Binno, 28, is fluent in three languages, finished high school in three years, graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit and worked with a unit of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with a high-level security clearance handling applications and credentials of immigrants, according to the lawsuit. He was laid off in 2008 and has focused on getting into law school for the past three years. Binno is blind from birth with a condition called retinitis pigmentosa. "We're fighting so we can have more disabled attorneys who are going to create more disabled rights,'' said Bernstein, who teaches social justice at the University of Michigan, and said he runs marathons and has completed an Iron Man triathlon. 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