From wmodnl at hotmail.com Fri Oct 4 19:19:25 2013 From: wmodnl at hotmail.com (wmodnl wmodnl) Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2013 15:19:25 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Question: Message-ID: Good afternoon, What constitutes reasonable accommodation as it pertains to housing? Thank you, have a good day and weekend. Sent from my iPad From carroll.kathryn.e at gmail.com Sat Oct 5 15:29:13 2013 From: carroll.kathryn.e at gmail.com (Kathryn Carroll) Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2013 11:29:13 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] blindlaw Digest Response to question about accommodation in housing. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi, The DOJ offers this on the Fair Housing Act: 6. What is a "reasonable accommodation" for purposes of the Act? A "reasonable accommodation" is a change, exception, or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice, or service that may be necessary for a person with a disability to have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling, including public and common use spaces. Since rules, policies, practices, and services may have a different effect on persons with disabilities than on other persons, treating persons with disabilities exactly the same as others will sometimes deny them an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. The Act makes it unlawful to refuse to make reasonable accommodations to rules, policies, practices, or services when such accommodations may be necessary to afford persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. To show that a requested accommodation may be necessary, there must be an identifiable relationship, or nexus, between the requested accommodation and the individual's disability. Example 1: A housing provider has a policy of providing unassigned parking spaces to residents. A resident with a mobility impairment, who is substantially limited in her ability to walk, requests an assigned accessible parking space close to the entrance to her unit as a reasonable accommodation. There are available parking spaces near the entrance to her unit that are accessible, but those spaces are available to all residents on a first come, first served basis. The provider must make an exception to its policy of not providing assigned parking spaces to accommodate this resident. Example 2: A housing provider has a policy of requiring tenants to come to the rental office in person to pay their rent. A tenant has a mental disability that makes her afraid to leave her unit. Because of her disability, she requests that she be permitted to have a friend mail her rent payment to the rental office as a reasonable accommodation. The provider must make an exception to its payment policy to accommodate this tenant. Example 3: A housing provider has a "no pets" policy. A tenant who is deaf requests that the provider allow him to keep a dog in his unit as a reasonable accommodation. The tenant explains that the dog is an assistance animal that will alert him to several sounds, including knocks at the door, sounding of the smoke detector, the telephone ringing, and cars coming into the driveway. The housing provider must make an exception to its "no pets" policy to accommodate this tenant. (Source: http://www.justice.gov/crt/about/hce/jointstatement_ra.php) Kathryn Carroll On Oct 5, 2013, at 8:00 AM, blindlaw-request at nfbnet.org wrote: > Send blindlaw mailing list submissions to > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > blindlaw-request at nfbnet.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > blindlaw-owner at nfbnet.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of blindlaw digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Question: (wmodnl wmodnl) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2013 15:19:25 -0400 > From: wmodnl wmodnl > To: "blindlaw at nfbnet.org" > Subject: [blindlaw] Question: > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Good afternoon, > What constitutes reasonable accommodation as it pertains to housing? > Thank you, have a good day and weekend. > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > > ------------------------------ > > End of blindlaw Digest, Vol 113, Issue 2 > **************************************** From my5thattempt at yahoo.com Mon Oct 7 15:31:38 2013 From: my5thattempt at yahoo.com (M BG) Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2013 08:31:38 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [blindlaw] IEP attorney needed for a blind parent of an autistic child Message-ID: <1381159898.60639.YahooMailNeo@web142603.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> To the Blind Law Mailing list, I am a legally blind mother in need of an attorney to speak with regarding my son's school failing to abide by his IEP and has most recently lost physical accountability of him to the point he was able to get off campus unattended and unsupervised. I am in the San Diego CA school district. Kindest regards, Misty Gnann From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Tue Oct 8 14:43:55 2013 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2013 08:43:55 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Important court hearing in New York City on Wednesday, October 30 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <01e701cec434$d1045a70$730d0f50$@labarrelaw.com> Fyi, I echo Chris comments and hope that any of you in the area can attend. Best, Scott -----Original Message----- From: Danielsen, Chris [mailto:CDanielsen at nfb.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 6:09 AM To: State President, Colorado Subject: FW: Important court hearing in New York City on Wednesday, October 30 Hello Scott, Please repost the below to the Blindlaw listserv, or revise it so that it's appropriate for that list. Thanks. Chris Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D. Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind From: Danielsen, Chris Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 3:47 PM Subject: Important court hearing in New York City on Wednesday, October 30 Dear Fellow Federationists: I am writing to you regarding an important court hearing that will take place in New York City on Wednesday, October 30. The hearing, in the case of Authors Guild, Inc., et al., v. HathiTrust, et al, concerns the issue of whether blind university students and others can have access to digital copies of works held by university libraries across the nation. An excerpt from Dr. Maurer's 2013 Presidential Report explaining what is at stake appears below. In October of 2012, the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled in favor of the HathiTrust and the National Federation of the Blind (see the press release linked below), but the Authors Guild is trying to reverse this ruling on appeal. We need to pack the courtroom on October 30 to let the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit know that blind Americans want access to these digital materials and that this issue is of critical importance to us. The hearing will take place on October 30, at 10 a.m., in the Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse. The address for the courthouse is 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007, and the hearing will be held on the 17th Floor, in Room 1705, and Entrance 1703. Those attending the hearing should plan to arrive at the courthouse at 8:30 a.m. to be assured of getting through security and being seated in one of the fifty-six seats in the courtroom. We would like to fill at least fifty of those seats. Please advise me or Mya Jones, copied on this message, as to how many people you think your affiliate can bring to this important event by the close of business on Wednesday, October 9. The court will hear several cases and ours is the last scheduled, so you should be prepared to be in the courtroom for two to three hours. While court is in session, you may not leave the courtroom or otherwise disrupt the proceedings. Dress appropriately; business attire is recommended. You may be required to leave your cell phone or other items at the security station; if not, you should make sure that your phone is turned off completely during the hearing, and you must follow all instructions of court personnel to the letter. Thank you in advance for making this important hearing a priority. I look forward to hearing from each of you soon. Sincerely, Chris Danielsen, Director of Public Relations NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND Additional information >From the 2013 Presidential Report: The Google Books Project, which began almost ten years ago, seeks to create digitized versions of books. It is estimated that more than ten million books have been digitized. The library collections from many universities have been scanned. The digital versions of books from this effort are being maintained by Google, but digital copies along with the print editions have been returned to the universities. Many of the universities have placed digital versions of their books into an entity named the HathiTrust, which is charged by the universities with the task of managing this collection. The Authors Guild sued Google and the HathiTrust demanding that the digitized books be destroyed. However, the potential value of this collection was great enough that we felt an urgent need to protect it. The National Federation of the Blind intervened in the lawsuit as a defendant to assert the right of blind people to equal access to this information. Last October the federal district court in New York issued a decision in our favor. Although this decision is currently on appeal in the 2nd Circuit (an appeal in which we are defending our opinion vigorously), current law states that blind students and professors at the universities holding this material have a right to equal access to the information. Furthermore, those holding material may distribute it to other blind people in the United States without violating copyright. Both we and the HathiTrust want all blind Americans to have equal access to this collection of material. We believe that we can create a mechanism to distribute the books. Blio, the accessible book reader, manages digital content very well. When we complete the plans for this joint project, every blind student in the United States, every blind professor in the United States, and every other blind person in the United States will have full access to an academic library containing the books and reference materials of the finest academic and research institutions in the world. Link to press release on district court ruling: https://nfb.org/national-federation-blind-applauds-landmark-court-ruling Vehicle Donations Take the Blind Further. Donate your car to the National Federation of the Blind today! For more information, please visit www.carshelpingtheblind.org or call 1-855-659-9314 Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D. Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street Baltimore, MD 21230 Office: (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 Mobile: (410) 262-1281 E-mail: cdanielsen at nfb.org www.nfb.org From blinddog3 at charter.net Tue Oct 8 22:10:46 2013 From: blinddog3 at charter.net (Steven Johnson) Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2013 17:10:46 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Important court hearing in New York City on Wednesday, October 30 In-Reply-To: <01e701cec434$d1045a70$730d0f50$@labarrelaw.com> References: <01e701cec434$d1045a70$730d0f50$@labarrelaw.com> Message-ID: <006601cec473$3cff23c0$b6fd6b40$@charter.net> You may want to look at Wisconsin's law that has worked with publishers granting full access to students in both primary and secondary education. Contact the Wisconsin Council of the Blind. This law was passed last spring, 2012 through much hard work, and many years of hard work. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Scott C. LaBarre Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 9:44 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Important court hearing in New York City on Wednesday, October 30 Fyi, I echo Chris comments and hope that any of you in the area can attend. Best, Scott -----Original Message----- From: Danielsen, Chris [mailto:CDanielsen at nfb.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 6:09 AM To: State President, Colorado Subject: FW: Important court hearing in New York City on Wednesday, October 30 Hello Scott, Please repost the below to the Blindlaw listserv, or revise it so that it's appropriate for that list. Thanks. Chris Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D. Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind From: Danielsen, Chris Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 3:47 PM Subject: Important court hearing in New York City on Wednesday, October 30 Dear Fellow Federationists: I am writing to you regarding an important court hearing that will take place in New York City on Wednesday, October 30. The hearing, in the case of Authors Guild, Inc., et al., v. HathiTrust, et al, concerns the issue of whether blind university students and others can have access to digital copies of works held by university libraries across the nation. An excerpt from Dr. Maurer's 2013 Presidential Report explaining what is at stake appears below. In October of 2012, the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled in favor of the HathiTrust and the National Federation of the Blind (see the press release linked below), but the Authors Guild is trying to reverse this ruling on appeal. We need to pack the courtroom on October 30 to let the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit know that blind Americans want access to these digital materials and that this issue is of critical importance to us. The hearing will take place on October 30, at 10 a.m., in the Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse. The address for the courthouse is 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007, and the hearing will be held on the 17th Floor, in Room 1705, and Entrance 1703. Those attending the hearing should plan to arrive at the courthouse at 8:30 a.m. to be assured of getting through security and being seated in one of the fifty-six seats in the courtroom. We would like to fill at least fifty of those seats. Please advise me or Mya Jones, copied on this message, as to how many people you think your affiliate can bring to this important event by the close of business on Wednesday, October 9. The court will hear several cases and ours is the last scheduled, so you should be prepared to be in the courtroom for two to three hours. While court is in session, you may not leave the courtroom or otherwise disrupt the proceedings. Dress appropriately; business attire is recommended. You may be required to leave your cell phone or other items at the security station; if not, you should make sure that your phone is turned off completely during the hearing, and you must follow all instructions of court personnel to the letter. Thank you in advance for making this important hearing a priority. I look forward to hearing from each of you soon. Sincerely, Chris Danielsen, Director of Public Relations NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND Additional information >From the 2013 Presidential Report: The Google Books Project, which began almost ten years ago, seeks to create digitized versions of books. It is estimated that more than ten million books have been digitized. The library collections from many universities have been scanned. The digital versions of books from this effort are being maintained by Google, but digital copies along with the print editions have been returned to the universities. Many of the universities have placed digital versions of their books into an entity named the HathiTrust, which is charged by the universities with the task of managing this collection. The Authors Guild sued Google and the HathiTrust demanding that the digitized books be destroyed. However, the potential value of this collection was great enough that we felt an urgent need to protect it. The National Federation of the Blind intervened in the lawsuit as a defendant to assert the right of blind people to equal access to this information. Last October the federal district court in New York issued a decision in our favor. Although this decision is currently on appeal in the 2nd Circuit (an appeal in which we are defending our opinion vigorously), current law states that blind students and professors at the universities holding this material have a right to equal access to the information. Furthermore, those holding material may distribute it to other blind people in the United States without violating copyright. Both we and the HathiTrust want all blind Americans to have equal access to this collection of material. We believe that we can create a mechanism to distribute the books. Blio, the accessible book reader, manages digital content very well. When we complete the plans for this joint project, every blind student in the United States, every blind professor in the United States, and every other blind person in the United States will have full access to an academic library containing the books and reference materials of the finest academic and research institutions in the world. Link to press release on district court ruling: https://nfb.org/national-federation-blind-applauds-landmark-court-ruling Vehicle Donations Take the Blind Further. Donate your car to the National Federation of the Blind today! For more information, please visit www.carshelpingtheblind.org or call 1-855-659-9314 Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D. Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street Baltimore, MD 21230 Office: (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 Mobile: (410) 262-1281 E-mail: cdanielsen at nfb.org www.nfb.org _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/blinddog3%40charter.ne t From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Thu Oct 10 17:45:02 2013 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:45:02 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: [nabs-l] FW: Brown, Goldstein & Levy 2013 Disability Rights Fellowship In-Reply-To: <001001cec567$a14db1d0$e3e91570$@gmail.com> References: <3375A9A7C5718A47940F1EEA3EEADEEA074F7B@BALT-X1-EXCH2K8.BGL.root> <001001cec567$a14db1d0$e3e91570$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <007701cec5e0$72ca74a0$585f5de0$@labarrelaw.com> -----Original Message----- From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sean Whalen Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 9:20 PM To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org Subject: [nabs-l] FW: Brown, Goldstein & Levy 2013 Disability Rights Fellowship Please see below for details on this excellent opportunity for law students and new lawyers with disabilities from our friends at BGL. Sean From: Greg Care [mailto:gpc at browngold.com] In September 2009, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP welcomed its first Disability Rights Fellow. We are now accepting applications for our sixth annual Disability Rights Fellowship to begin in September 2014. The Fellowship offers law school graduates with a disability and zero to three years of legal experience the opportunity to participate for a year in all phases of disability rights litigation at our firm in Baltimore, Maryland. Brown, Goldstein & Levy is an 18-lawyer law firm devoted principally to litigation. The firm has developed a national reputation for its high-profile, high-impact disability rights cases. Information about Brown, Goldstein & Levy, including our past and present work, is available at www.browngold.com. The Fellowship is available to law school graduates with a disability and zero to three years of legal experience. The term of the Fellowship is one year (September 8, 2014 - August 28, 2015). Salary and benefits will be commensurate with the salaries paid and benefits provided to non-Fellowship Brown, Goldstein & Levy attorneys of equivalent experience and qualifications. The firm offers health insurance, group life insurance, and group disability insurance. The Fellow should be a member of a state bar or be planning to obtain admittance to a state bar. Applicants must have strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and a demonstrated commitment to disability rights. A completed application will consist of the following: 1. a cover letter, no longer than two pages, explaining the ways in which you meet the selection criteria; 2. a copy of your law school transcript, including an explanation of your institution's grading policy; 3. a legal writing sample with a cover page indicating the source of the sample, any editing or contributions by persons other than the applicant, and the legal citation style used; 4. a current resume; and 5. a list of three references, including name, relationship, and contact information. Applications must be received no later than November 17, 2013. Please submit your application by e-mail to info at browngold.com or by mail to: Disability Rights Fellowship Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP 120 E. Baltimore Street, Suite 1700 Baltimore, MD 21202 Many thanks, Greg Care Gregory P. Care Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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LaBarre) Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 14:35:58 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Please post/forward for ACLU, ECD, Summer 2014 Legal Internship, NY & SF In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <016101cec5f8$5459dde0$fd0d99a0$@labarrelaw.com> Fyi From: hrintern2 [mailto:hrintern2 at aclu.org] Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 2:02 PM To: slabarre at labarrelaw.com Subject: Please post/forward for ACLU, ECD, Summer 2014 Legal Internship, NY & SF October 10, 2013 SUMMER 2014 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY NOTICE TO LAW STUDENTS American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Equality Center, Disability Rights Unit, San Francisco & NY For more than 93 years, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together the country's largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, and members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The Equality Center - Disability Rights Unit of the ACLU's National Office in New York City and San Francisco seeks applicants for the 2014 Summer Legal Internships. OVERVIEW The ACLU has a long history of defending the rights of people with disabilities. It played a major role in securing passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ACLU has battled discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS and stood up for the voting rights of persons with disabilities in the ongoing debate over electoral reform. It has fought to obtain adequate health care and access to services for prisoners with disabilities across the country. The ACLU also established the right to treatment for persons with mental illness who are involuntarily committed. INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW Our summer legal internships require a 10-12 week commitment and are full-time. Arrangements can be made for work/study or course credit. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES Our legal internship program is designed to provide legal interns with the opportunity to learn about public interest law, with a disability rights focus. Interns will work closely with the Equality Center - Disability Counsel. Legal interns will gain experience by: . Providing legal research, analysis, and writing. . Conducting Internet and other factual research and collaborate with staff in preparing background memoranda on selected policy issues. . Collecting and analyzing statistical and social science data for use in litigation and policy presentations. . Supporting outreach to disability organizations. . Supporting the development and maintenance of website materials and other public information outlets. . Working on special projects and other duties as assigned. DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS The internship is open to students, who are currently enrolled in law school, have completed their first year, and who possess the following: * Excellent research, writing and communications skills. . Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Internet research. . Ability to work independently. . Experience with disability rights law, legislative lobbying, and personal experience with disability preferred. . Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties issues. HOW TO APPLY Please send a letter of interest, a resume, a writing sample (less than five pages), and the names and phone numbers of two references to hrjobsCE at aclu.org - It is imperative that you reference [2014 Summer Legal Internship-Equality Center/INCL] in subject line. Please specify your desired office location in the cover letter. If you are interested in both offices, please apply separately to each and indicate that you have done so in your cover letter. This email address is specific to Equality Center - Disability Rights Unit postings. In order to ensure your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials. Alternatively, applications can be mailed to: American Civil Liberties Union RE: [2014 Summer Legal Internship-Equality Center/INCL] 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10004 Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the internship is filled. Students are encouraged to apply soon. This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: hrjobsinclreq at aclu.org. Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name "ACLU." From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Thu Oct 10 20:36:17 2013 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 14:36:17 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Please post/forward for ACLU, ECD, Spring 2014 Legal Internship, NY & SF In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <016601cec5f8$60182740$204875c0$@labarrelaw.com> Fyi From: hrintern2 [mailto:hrintern2 at aclu.org] Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 1:59 PM To: slabarre at labarrelaw.com Subject: Please post/forward for ACLU, ECD, Spring 2014 Legal Internship, NY & SF October 10, 2013 SPRING 2014 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY NOTICE TO LAW STUDENTS American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Equality Center, Disability Rights Unit, San Francisco & NY For more than 93 years, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together the country's largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, and members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The Equality Center - Disability Rights Unit of the ACLU's National Office in New York City and San Francisco seeks applicants for the 2014 Spring Legal Internships. OVERVIEW The ACLU has a long history of defending the rights of people with disabilities. It played a major role in securing passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ACLU has battled discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS and stood up for the voting rights of persons with disabilities in the ongoing debate over electoral reform. It has fought to obtain adequate health care and access to services for prisoners with disabilities across the country. The ACLU also established the right to treatment for persons with mental illness who are involuntarily committed. INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW Our Spring legal internships require a 10 to 16 week commitment. The internships may be full-time or part-time, with weekly hours negotiable. Arrangements can be made for work/study or course credit. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES Our legal internship program is designed to provide legal interns with the opportunity to learn about public interest law, with a disability rights focus. Interns will work closely with the Equality Center - Disability Counsel. Legal interns will gain experience by: . Providing legal research, analysis, and writing. . Conducting Internet and other factual research and collaborate with staff in preparing background memoranda on selected policy issues. . Collecting and analyzing statistical and social science data for use in litigation and policy presentations. . Supporting outreach to disability organizations. . Supporting the development and maintenance of websites materials and other public information outlets. . Working on special projects and other duties as assigned. DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS The internship is open to students who are currently enrolled in law school, have completed their first year, and who possess the following: * Excellent research, writing and communications skills. . Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Internet research. . Ability to work independently. . Experience with disability rights law, legislative lobbying, and personal experience with disability preferred. . Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties issues. HOW TO APPLY Please send a letter of interest, a resume, a writing sample (less than five pages), and the names and phone numbers of two references to hrjobsCE at aclu.org. - It is imperative that you reference [2014 Spring Legal Internship-Equality Center/INCL] in the subject line. Please specify your desired office location in the cover letter. If you are interested in both offices, please apply separately to each and indicate that you have done so in your cover letter. This email address is specific to the Equality Center - Disability Rights Unit postings. In order to ensure that your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of your application materials. Alternatively, applications can be mailed to: American Civil Liberties Union RE: [2014 Spring Legal Internship-Equality Center/INCL] 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10004 Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the internship is filled. Students are encouraged to apply soon. This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: hrjobsinclreq at aclu.org. Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name "ACLU." From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Thu Oct 10 20:36:31 2013 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 14:36:31 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Please post/forward for ACLU, SPRING 2014 LEGAL INTERNSHIP, NY, NY In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <016b01cec5f8$6a4bb1f0$3ee315d0$@labarrelaw.com> Fyi From: hrintern2 [mailto:hrintern2 at aclu.org] Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 1:53 PM To: slabarre at labarrelaw.com Subject: Please post/forward for ACLU, SPRING 2014 LEGAL INTERNSHIP, NY, NY October 10, 2013 SPRING 2014 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY NOTICE TO FIRST AND SECOND YEAR LAW STUDENTS American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender & AIDS Project, New York For more than 93 years, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together the country's largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, and members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and AIDS Project of the ACLU's National Office in New York City seeks legal interns for the Spring of 2014. OVERVIEW Founded in 1986, the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) & AIDS Project is a division of the national office of the ACLU. It is part of the ACLU's Center for Liberty, which encompasses the ACLU's work on women's rights, reproductive freedom, LGBT rights and the rights of people living with HIV, and freedom of religion and belief. The Center for Liberty is dedicated to the principle that we are all entitled to determine the course of our lives based on who we are and what we believe, free from unreasonable government constraint and baseless stereotypes. The goal of the Project is the creation of a society in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and people with HIV enjoy the basic rights of equality, privacy and personal autonomy, and freedom of belief, expression and association. This means an America where there is the ability to live open and honest lives without fear of discrimination or abuse, respect for our identities, relationships and families, and fair treatment in employment, schools, health care, housing and public places and programs. The Project brings "impact" lawsuits in state and federal courts throughout the country - cases designed to have a significant effect on the lives of LGBT people and those with HIV/AIDS. The Project's legal strategies are built on the idea that fighting for civil rights means not only persuading judges but also ultimately changing the way people think. As the Project litigates for change, it implements targeted media, online and outreach campaigns to change public attitudes through education and to give people on the frontlines the tools they need to act. As a part of the ACLU, the Project is in a unique position to work for equality. The ACLU's national network of affiliates broadens the Project's reach into every locality and into the federal government. Today, the ACLU brings more LGBT cases and advocacy initiatives than any other national civil rights organization. The Project strives to ensure that the racial and economic diversity of the LGBT community is reflected in its work and continues to explore ways to make its efforts more sensitive to the needs of people of color and people who are economically disadvantaged. The Project's work as part of the broad civil liberties agenda of the ACLU exemplifies the notion that the LGBT community and the community of those living with HIV/AIDS must work in concert with other social change movements in order to achieve a just society for all. INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW The Spring 2014 legal internship offers Legal Interns the opportunity to work on all aspects of litigation. The Internship requires a 10-12 week commitment and is part-time (1-2 days per week). Because this is an unpaid internship, students are highly encouraged to seek support for Public Interest Fellowship stipends. Arrangements can also be made with the student's law school for work/study stipends or course credit. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Legal interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the LGBT and AIDS Project team. Interns will gain experience by: . Conducting factual and legal research. . Drafting of pleadings, briefs and other litigation documents. . Researching and drafting materials for public education. . Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims. DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS This legal internship is open to first and second year law students who possess the following: . Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills. . The initiative to see projects through to completion. . The ability to work with a wide range of people. . Familiarity with civil rights and civil liberties issues affecting LGBT people and those living with HIV/AIDS is desirable; commitment to these issues is essential HOW TO APPLY Applicants should send a cover letter, a resume, the names and telephone numbers of three references, and a legal writing sample to hrjobsLGBTinternship at aclu.org - It is imperative that you reference [LGBTA-Spring 2014 Legal Internship/INCL] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to the LGBT & AIDS Project postings. In order to ensure that your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of your application materials. Alternatively, applications can be mailed to: Law Student Intern Program American Civil Liberties Union Foundation RE: [LGBTA-Spring 2014 Legal Internship/INCL] 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10004 Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: hrjobsinclreq at aclu.org. Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name "ACLU." From deepa.goraya at gmail.com Sat Oct 12 01:24:44 2013 From: deepa.goraya at gmail.com (Deepa Goraya) Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:24:44 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] need attorney specializing in medical malpractice Message-ID: <008401cec6e9$d5c39f50$814addf0$@gmail.com> Hello Coleagues, I have some relatives in northern California who are in need of an attorney in san francisco, Los Angeles, or washington state who deals with medical doctors and malpractice issues, or has any knowledge of the medical field. They are having some issues at their office and need some legal assistance. If you know of anyone, please let me know. Thank you. Deepa From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Sun Oct 13 18:25:49 2013 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2013 11:25:49 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] need attorney specializing in medical malpractice In-Reply-To: <008401cec6e9$d5c39f50$814addf0$@gmail.com> References: <008401cec6e9$d5c39f50$814addf0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: If they are defendants in a possible medical malpractice action such as a doctor or other practitioner who is being sued usually an attorney would be found and provided by their insurance carrier. I'm assuming it involves a defense claim as you refer to their office. Chuck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deepa Goraya" To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 6:24 PM Subject: [blindlaw] need attorney specializing in medical malpractice > Hello Coleagues, > > I have some relatives in northern California who are in need of an > attorney > in san francisco, Los Angeles, or washington state who deals with medical > doctors and malpractice issues, or has any knowledge of the medical field. > They are having some issues at their office and need some legal > assistance. > If you know of anyone, please let me know. > > Thank you. > > Deepa > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net Tue Oct 15 17:22:45 2013 From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (Daniel McBride) Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:22:45 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] phones Message-ID: <028b01cec9cb$2a6d3ff0$7f47bfd0$@sbcglobal.net> Is there an Android phone out there that is anywhere near as useful for blind persons as Apple's I Phone? Dan McBride, Attorney Fort Worth, Texas From sy.hoekstra at gmail.com Tue Oct 15 19:03:40 2013 From: sy.hoekstra at gmail.com (Sy Hoekstra) Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:03:40 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] phones In-Reply-To: <028b01cec9cb$2a6d3ff0$7f47bfd0$@sbcglobal.net> References: <028b01cec9cb$2a6d3ff0$7f47bfd0$@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <010601cec9d9$43a86a40$caf93ec0$@gmail.com> None of the phones themselves have accessibility technology like the iPhone as far as I know. You can purchase and download and/or install screen reading software on them, but I have heard nothing but bad things. As far as I can tell, the only real smart phone alternatives to an iPhone at the moment are a limited number of Nokia phones with the software called Talks. But I don't know if it works with any of the newer Nokia models that are on the Android app market. I'm not a fan of Apple's smug complacency about accessibility, particularly when it comes to the professionally useless Voiceover, but I gave in about a year ago because I couldn't find another good option. Any suggestions are welcome though. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel McBride Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 1:23 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] phones Is there an Android phone out there that is anywhere near as useful for blind persons as Apple's I Phone? Dan McBride, Attorney Fort Worth, Texas _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sy.hoekstra%40gmail.co m From mikefry79 at gmail.com Tue Oct 15 19:35:49 2013 From: mikefry79 at gmail.com (Michael Fry) Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:35:49 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] [Nfbnet-master-list] Presidential Proclamation -- Blind Americans Equality Day, 2013 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: That's awesome!! Really and truly awesome!! Thank you to everyone that made this happen. On Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 2:47 PM, David Andrews wrote: > The White House > Office of the Press Secretary > For Immediate Release > October 11, 2013 > Presidential Proclamation -- Blind Americans Equality Day, 2013 > BLIND AMERICANS EQUALITY DAY, 2013 > - - - - - - - > BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA > A PROCLAMATION > Blind and visually impaired persons have always played an important role > in American life and culture, and today we recommit to our goals of full > access and opportunity. Whether sprinting across finish lines, leading > innovation in business and government, or creating powerful music and art, > blind and visually impaired Americans imagine and pursue ideas and goals > that move our country forward. As a Nation, it is our task to ensure they > can always access the tools and support they need to turn those ideas and > goals into realities. > My Administration is committed to advancing opportunity for people with > disabilities through the Americans with Disabilities Act and other > important avenues. In June of this year, the United States joined with over > 150 countries in approving a landmark treaty that aims to expand access for > visually impaired persons and other persons with print disabilities to > information, culture, and education. By facilitating access to books and > other printed material, the treaty holds the potential to open up worlds of > knowledge. If the United States becomes a party to this treaty, we can > reduce the book famine that confronts the blind community while maintaining > the integrity of the international copyright framework. > The United States was also proud to join 141 other countries in signing > the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2009, and we > are working toward its ratification. Americans with Disabilities, including > those who are blind or visually impaired, should have the same > opportunities to work, study, and travel in other countries as any other > American, and the Convention can help us realize that goal. > To create a more level playing field and ensure students with disabilities > have access to the general education curriculum, the Department of > Education issued new guidance in June for the use of Braille as a literacy > tool under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This guidance > reaffirms my Administration's commitment to using Braille to open doors for > students who are blind or visually impaired, so every student has a chance > to succeed in the classroom and graduate from high school prepared for > college and careers. > We have come a long way in our journey toward a more perfect Union, but we > still have work ahead. We must fulfill the promise of life, liberty, and > the pursuit of happiness and expand the freedom to make of our lives what > we will. On this day, we celebrate the accomplishments of our blind and > visually impaired citizens, and we recommit to building a Nation where all > Americans, including those who are blind or visually impaired, live with > the assurance of equal opportunity and equal respect. > By joint resolution approved on October 6, 1964 (Public Law 88-628, as > amended), the Congress designated October 15 of each year as "White Cane > Safety Day" to recognize the contributions of Americans who are blind or > have low vision. Today, let us recommit to ensuring we remain a Nation > where all our people, including those with disabilities, have every > opportunity to achieve their dreams. > NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of > America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and > the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2013, as > Blind Americans Equality Day. I call upon public officials, business and > community leaders, educators, librarians, and Americans across the country > to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. > IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of > October, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the > Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and > thirty-eighth. > BARACK OBAMA > > > _______________________________________________ > Nfbnet-master-list mailing list > Nfbnet-master-list at nfbnet.org > From ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com Tue Oct 15 20:29:59 2013 From: ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com (Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.) Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:29:59 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] phones References: <028b01cec9cb$2a6d3ff0$7f47bfd0$@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <556A50CF8C794825945EF46040B71198@victory2> Yes sir; there are tons of Android phones in the marketplace. Samsung Captivate Glide, Samsung Relay, Galaxy Note3, Galaxy S3 or Galaxy S4, Motorola Foton, HTC 1 or HTC1A, Droid4, Nexus4 (Nexus5 coming soon), and the list and beat go on and on! To learn more about Android Accessibility and such, you may want to consider joining the eyes-free Google Groups mailing list. There are a lot of knowledgable folks on that list that will help. It is also a list which Google developers monitor. Android is far more flexible compared to the Apple iPhone, but, I doubt if such a discussion is permissible here hence the reason why I referred you to the Eyes-Free Google Groups mailing list. Sincerely, Olusegun Denver, Colorado From ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com Tue Oct 15 20:39:58 2013 From: ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com (Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.) Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:39:58 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] phones References: <028b01cec9cb$2a6d3ff0$7f47bfd0$@sbcglobal.net> <010601cec9d9$43a86a40$caf93ec0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Dear Mr. Hoekstra: What you say about accessibility on the Android platform is absolutely incorrect! Talkback comes on all Android phones and tablets. And no, Talkback DOES NOT cost an extra penny. Yes, you can buy other voices, but Talkback has always been free. Visit any of your favorite service provider store--AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and ask them to pull up an Android phone and load Talkback for you. Alternately, you can load the screen reader yourself and play with it to your heart's content. In the early days of Android, what you had to say was true; however, Talkback has evolved and is now in version 3.xxx and certainly getting better and better all the time. You won't get the flexibility Android offers on the iPhone amongst them, Universal Charger, face regognition, et al. Sincerely, Olusegun Denver, Colorado From sy.hoekstra at gmail.com Tue Oct 15 21:19:11 2013 From: sy.hoekstra at gmail.com (Sy Hoekstra) Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:19:11 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] phones In-Reply-To: References: <028b01cec9cb$2a6d3ff0$7f47bfd0$@sbcglobal.net> <010601cec9d9$43a86a40$caf93ec0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <008301cec9ec$3246ab00$96d40100$@gmail.com> Cool. That's why I asked. Are the apps as widely accessible as the iPhone app store ones? -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 4:40 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] phones Dear Mr. Hoekstra: What you say about accessibility on the Android platform is absolutely incorrect! Talkback comes on all Android phones and tablets. And no, Talkback DOES NOT cost an extra penny. Yes, you can buy other voices, but Talkback has always been free. Visit any of your favorite service provider store--AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and ask them to pull up an Android phone and load Talkback for you. Alternately, you can load the screen reader yourself and play with it to your heart's content. In the early days of Android, what you had to say was true; however, Talkback has evolved and is now in version 3.xxx and certainly getting better and better all the time. You won't get the flexibility Android offers on the iPhone amongst them, Universal Charger, face regognition, et al. Sincerely, Olusegun Denver, Colorado _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sy.hoekstra%40gmail.co m From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Oct 15 22:16:28 2013 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:16:28 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] phones In-Reply-To: <028b01cec9cb$2a6d3ff0$7f47bfd0$@sbcglobal.net> References: <028b01cec9cb$2a6d3ff0$7f47bfd0$@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: Yes, there is. It's the Galaxy S4. In some ways it is better than the iPhone, in others not quite as good. But yes, it is a very close competitor to the iPhone. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel McBride Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 1:23 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] phones Is there an Android phone out there that is anywhere near as useful for blind persons as Apple's I Phone? Dan McBride, Attorney Fort Worth, Texas _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3408 / Virus Database: 3222/6751 - Release Date: 10/15/13 From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Oct 15 22:24:39 2013 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 18:24:39 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] phones In-Reply-To: <008301cec9ec$3246ab00$96d40100$@gmail.com> References: <028b01cec9cb$2a6d3ff0$7f47bfd0$@sbcglobal.net><010601cec9d9$43a86a40$caf93ec0$@gmail.com> <008301cec9ec$3246ab00$96d40100$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <1DE56CC64B98492084BF0C26B8A5DFF9@mycomputer> Go to this blog and scroll down to the iPhone and Android posts. That may answer your questions. You will find some links to go to to get more information as well. I hope this helps. http://journeyblind.blogspot.com/ -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sy Hoekstra Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 5:19 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] phones Cool. That's why I asked. Are the apps as widely accessible as the iPhone app store ones? -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 4:40 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] phones Dear Mr. Hoekstra: What you say about accessibility on the Android platform is absolutely incorrect! Talkback comes on all Android phones and tablets. And no, Talkback DOES NOT cost an extra penny. Yes, you can buy other voices, but Talkback has always been free. Visit any of your favorite service provider store--AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and ask them to pull up an Android phone and load Talkback for you. Alternately, you can load the screen reader yourself and play with it to your heart's content. In the early days of Android, what you had to say was true; however, Talkback has evolved and is now in version 3.xxx and certainly getting better and better all the time. You won't get the flexibility Android offers on the iPhone amongst them, Universal Charger, face regognition, et al. Sincerely, Olusegun Denver, Colorado _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sy.hoekstra%40gmail.co m _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3408 / Virus Database: 3222/6751 - Release Date: 10/15/13 From rumpole at roadrunner.com Tue Oct 15 23:09:51 2013 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 19:09:51 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] phones In-Reply-To: <1DE56CC64B98492084BF0C26B8A5DFF9@mycomputer> References: <028b01cec9cb$2a6d3ff0$7f47bfd0$@sbcglobal.net><010601cec9d9$43a86a40$caf93ec0$@gmail.com><008301cec9ec$3246ab00$96d40100$@gmail.com> <1DE56CC64B98492084BF0C26B8A5DFF9@mycomputer> Message-ID: If you cannot find the posts after a search on the blog, contact me off list and I will send them to you directly. Ross Doerr -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 6:25 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] phones Go to this blog and scroll down to the iPhone and Android posts. That may answer your questions. You will find some links to go to to get more information as well. I hope this helps. http://journeyblind.blogspot.com/ -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sy Hoekstra Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 5:19 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] phones Cool. That's why I asked. Are the apps as widely accessible as the iPhone app store ones? -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 4:40 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] phones Dear Mr. Hoekstra: What you say about accessibility on the Android platform is absolutely incorrect! Talkback comes on all Android phones and tablets. And no, Talkback DOES NOT cost an extra penny. Yes, you can buy other voices, but Talkback has always been free. Visit any of your favorite service provider store--AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and ask them to pull up an Android phone and load Talkback for you. Alternately, you can load the screen reader yourself and play with it to your heart's content. In the early days of Android, what you had to say was true; however, Talkback has evolved and is now in version 3.xxx and certainly getting better and better all the time. You won't get the flexibility Android offers on the iPhone amongst them, Universal Charger, face regognition, et al. Sincerely, Olusegun Denver, Colorado _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sy.hoekstra%40gmail.co m _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3408 / Virus Database: 3222/6751 - Release Date: 10/15/13 _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3408 / Virus Database: 3222/6753 - Release Date: 10/15/13 From sbg at sbgaal.com Wed Oct 16 13:26:45 2013 From: sbg at sbgaal.com (Shannon) Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:26:45 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] phones In-Reply-To: References: <028b01cec9cb$2a6d3ff0$7f47bfd0$@sbcglobal.net><010601cec9d9$43a86a40$caf93ec0$@gmail.com><008301cec9ec$3246ab00$96d40100$@gmail.com> <1DE56CC64B98492084BF0C26B8A5DFF9@mycomputer> Message-ID: <00f501ceca73$5d2e5390$178afab0$@sbgaal.com> I cannot find them Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 6:10 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] phones If you cannot find the posts after a search on the blog, contact me off list and I will send them to you directly. Ross Doerr -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 6:25 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] phones Go to this blog and scroll down to the iPhone and Android posts. That may answer your questions. You will find some links to go to to get more information as well. I hope this helps. http://journeyblind.blogspot.com/ -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sy Hoekstra Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 5:19 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] phones Cool. That's why I asked. Are the apps as widely accessible as the iPhone app store ones? -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 4:40 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] phones Dear Mr. Hoekstra: What you say about accessibility on the Android platform is absolutely incorrect! Talkback comes on all Android phones and tablets. And no, Talkback DOES NOT cost an extra penny. Yes, you can buy other voices, but Talkback has always been free. Visit any of your favorite service provider store--AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and ask them to pull up an Android phone and load Talkback for you. Alternately, you can load the screen reader yourself and play with it to your heart's content. In the early days of Android, what you had to say was true; however, Talkback has evolved and is now in version 3.xxx and certainly getting better and better all the time. You won't get the flexibility Android offers on the iPhone amongst them, Universal Charger, face regognition, et al. 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Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3408 / Virus Database: 3222/6753 - Release Date: 10/15/13 _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com From kerrireg at gmail.com Wed Oct 16 17:17:12 2013 From: kerrireg at gmail.com (Kerri Regan) Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:17:12 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Introduction Message-ID: Hi everyone. I just joined this list a few minutes ago so figured I should introduce myself. My name is Kerri Regan. I'm totally blind, live in New York and recently returned to school for a paralegal certificate. So far I'm finding my classes very interesting and think I may have finally found the career path for me. I look forward to learning more about the legal profession from a blind perspective on this list. I'd be especially interested in talking to other paralegals mainly about employment and access to legal databases. So far I haven't had any problems acquiring class materials, my book was on Bookshare and the professor has been great about sending electronic versions of the handouts. We'll be using WestLaw later in the program which is supposedly fairly accessible. Is this true? I look forward to hearing and learning from many of you. Thanks, Kerri From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Wed Oct 16 23:28:46 2013 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 16:28:46 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Introduction In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Kerri, I am a blind paralegal in California and have been working in the field for several years. Westlaw is very accessible and there are many things you will be able to do with a paralegal certificate. Feel free to contact me off list with any specific questions that you might have. Chuck Krugman, MSW Paralegal 1237 P Street Fresno ca 93721 559-266-9237 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kerri Regan" To: Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 10:17 AM Subject: [blindlaw] Introduction > Hi everyone. I just joined this list a few minutes ago so figured I > should introduce myself. My name is Kerri Regan. I'm totally blind, > live in New York and recently returned to school for a paralegal > certificate. So far I'm finding my classes very interesting and think > I may have finally found the career path for me. I look forward to > learning more about the legal profession from a blind perspective on > this list. I'd be especially interested in talking to other paralegals > mainly about employment and access to legal databases. So far I > haven't had any problems acquiring class materials, my book was on > Bookshare and the professor has been great about sending electronic > versions of the handouts. We'll be using WestLaw later in the program > which is supposedly fairly accessible. Is this true? I look forward to > hearing and learning from many of you. Thanks, Kerri > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From kerrireg at gmail.com Wed Oct 16 23:46:00 2013 From: kerrireg at gmail.com (Kerri Regan) Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:46:00 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Introduction In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Chuck. Thanks so much for responding. I've been looking for blind paralegals for months and you're the first one I've come across. Glad you've had success with WestLaw. Long, question-filled email coming soon. Kerri Sent From My IPhone > On Oct 16, 2013, at 7:28 PM, wrote: > > free From chris.stewart at uky.edu Thu Oct 17 02:06:43 2013 From: chris.stewart at uky.edu (Stewart, Christopher K) Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:06:43 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] totally blind 1L curious about Westlaw and Lexis Message-ID: Hello All, I am a 1L student interested in making my research as timely and cost-effective as possible. In general, I have had more success with Westlaw. Do any totally blind users of JAWS have advice for Lexis and Westlaw? Is Westlaw mobile a viable alternative? Do any practicianers know if the mobile site is more expensive for potential employers? As a new-comer to this list, I do not know if this question is covered too frequently for people's patience. If so, anyone can feel free to email me off-list at chris.stewart at uky.edu. Best, Chris Stewart -- Chris K. Stewart University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016 California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010 Ph: (502)457-1757 From law at cordovaesq.com Thu Oct 17 03:02:27 2013 From: law at cordovaesq.com (Marina Cordova) Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 21:02:27 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Equal Justice Works free webinar- Drowning in Debt? How Government and Nonprofit Workers Can Earn Public Service Loan Forgiveness Message-ID: <010201cecae5$50d0b620$f2722260$@com> Mates, My alma mater is holding a free webinar tomorrow (Thursday) on places attorneys can work to obtain loan forgiveness. The webinar will be 3-4pm Eastern Time. The announcement was made on linkedin.com. You may attend or pass on to anyone you think may be interested. Message is below with links. Take Care all! Sincerely, Marina A. Cordova Attorney at Law From: messages-noreply at bounce.linkedin.com [mailto:messages-noreply at bounce.linkedin.com] On Behalf Of Northeastern University School of Law Group Members Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 12:38 PM To: Marina Cordova Subject: Equal Justice Works free webinar- Drowning in Debt? How Government and Nonprofit Workers Can Earn Public Service Loan Forgiveness Northeastern University School of Law October 16, 2013 Discussion Started by Valerie Kapilow, HIgher Education | Non-Profit Administrator Equal Justice Works free webinar- Drowning in Debt? How Government and Nonprofit Workers Can Earn Public Service Loan Forgiveness Go to link on linked in: http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=5795995032272003074&gid=80248&trk=eml-anet_dig-b_nd-pst_ttle-cn&fromEmail=&ut=1Jt7fbyq-5t5Y1 To register go to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/435275032#! From laura.wolk at gmail.com Thu Oct 17 10:48:05 2013 From: laura.wolk at gmail.com (Laura Wolk) Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 06:48:05 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] totally blind 1L curious about Westlaw and Lexis In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Patrick, I also am a totally blind jaws user, though I am also a 1l so probably not as experienced as other folks here. I have not had a problem with lexis. can you provide examples of things you have not been able to do/would like to be able to do on lexis that you can't currently? since you can do quite a lot on both databases, having a more definitive starting point to answering your questions would be helpful. also, do you have a legal research class and a legal research professor? if so, I highly recommend becoming best friends with him. I have spent more than a few hours in my legal prof's office, teaching him how to communicate nonvisually with me and to learn how to switch from saying things like "click on the blue box" to using terminology that I can readily understand and follow. I have sometimes outrightly not gone to class if he feels that he cannot figure out how to communicate how to use the areas of the database in a meaningful way during class and have instead just met with him one on one to go over it. anyway, if you let me know what specifically you are having trouble with or would like to be able to do, I can help you. there is one thing in lexis which I cannot access, of which I have made them aware. This pertains to accessing the outline of lexis nexis headnotes (i.e., if you pull open a case and you want to expand the headnotes to find other cases on point by clicking on them). sine lexis's headnotes are far inferior to westlaw anyway, this practically has not been a problem for me, though it will be if employment makes it one. Laura On 10/16/13, Stewart, Christopher K wrote: > Hello All, > I am a 1L student interested in making my research as timely and > cost-effective as possible. In general, I have had more success with > Westlaw. Do any totally blind users of JAWS have advice for Lexis and > Westlaw? Is Westlaw mobile a viable alternative? Do any practicianers > know if the mobile site is more expensive for potential employers? As > a new-comer to this list, I do not know if this question is covered > too frequently for people's patience. If so, anyone can feel free to > email me off-list at > chris.stewart at uky.edu. > > Best, > Chris Stewart > > > -- > Chris K. Stewart > University of Kentucky College of Law, > J.D. Candidate, 2016 > California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010 > Ph: > (502)457-1757 > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/laura.wolk%40gmail.com > From laura.wolk at gmail.com Thu Oct 17 10:48:58 2013 From: laura.wolk at gmail.com (Laura Wolk) Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 06:48:58 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] totally blind 1L curious about Westlaw and Lexis In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: ha! and, i'm sorry for calling you by the wrong name. I guess that's what I get for writing email at 6:30 in the morning. On 10/17/13, Laura Wolk wrote: > Hi Patrick, > > I also am a totally blind jaws user, though I am also a 1l so probably > not as experienced as other folks here. > > I have not had a problem with lexis. can you provide examples of > things you have not been able to do/would like to be able to do on > lexis that you can't currently? since you can do quite a lot on both > databases, having a more definitive starting point to answering your > questions would be helpful. > > also, do you have a legal research class and a legal research > professor? if so, I highly recommend becoming best friends with him. I > have spent more than a few hours in my legal prof's office, teaching > him how to communicate nonvisually with me and to learn how to switch > from saying things like "click on the blue box" to using terminology > that I can readily understand and follow. I have sometimes outrightly > not gone to class if he feels that he cannot figure out how to > communicate how to use the areas of the database in a meaningful way > during class and have instead just met with him one on one to go over > it. > > anyway, if you let me know what specifically you are having trouble > with or would like to be able to do, I can help you. > > there is one thing in lexis which I cannot access, of which I have > made them aware. This pertains to accessing the outline of lexis > nexis headnotes (i.e., if you pull open a case and you want to expand > the headnotes to find other cases on point by clicking on them). sine > lexis's headnotes are far inferior to westlaw anyway, this practically > has not been a problem for me, though it will be if employment makes > it one. > > Laura > > On 10/16/13, Stewart, Christopher K wrote: >> Hello All, >> I am a 1L student interested in making my research as timely and >> cost-effective as possible. In general, I have had more success with >> Westlaw. Do any totally blind users of JAWS have advice for Lexis and >> Westlaw? Is Westlaw mobile a viable alternative? Do any practicianers >> know if the mobile site is more expensive for potential employers? As >> a new-comer to this list, I do not know if this question is covered >> too frequently for people's patience. If so, anyone can feel free to >> email me off-list at >> chris.stewart at uky.edu. >> >> Best, >> Chris Stewart >> >> >> -- >> Chris K. Stewart >> University of Kentucky College of Law, >> J.D. Candidate, 2016 >> California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010 >> Ph: >> (502)457-1757 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/laura.wolk%40gmail.com >> > From laura.wolk at gmail.com Fri Oct 18 11:45:11 2013 From: laura.wolk at gmail.com (Laura Wolk) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:45:11 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] 1l summer internships and assistive tech Message-ID: Hello All, I am sure this has been raised before, but I am wondering if anyone has advice regarding 1l summer internships and assistive technology--namely, how to address the elephant in the room of the expense of the technology versus the time period during which I will be working at a particular place. Does anyone have advice on how to address this, or the issue of potential discrimination that is always inherent when dealing with the short term hiring of a person with a disability doing more or less dime-a-dozen grunt work? I confess that i don't know much about the application and interviewing process--we've only just been able to legally speak with our career counselors--so I apologize if some of these questions are rather routine. I wanted to go into my first appointment with my counselor as prepared as possible. I own copies of all the tech I need and, in undergrad, this is what I would use for internships, but I have heard that people in the legal profession tend to be not so amenable to this approach. Are there particular types of summer jobs where the intern's responsibilities lend themselves particularly well to a totally blind assistive tech user other than research positions? note that I am not currently working with OVR because I am going to school out of state and so the two states are currently both fighting me on not wanting to open a case with me. any advice about how to address this in the internship process would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Laura From tmeloy at fuse.net Fri Oct 18 11:53:47 2013 From: tmeloy at fuse.net (Timothy J. Meloy) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:53:47 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] 1l summer internships and assistive tech In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1B6BC345-C9D4-4201-A9ED-F74E9119B7F3@fuse.net> I had somewhat unique internship experiences. My one L internship was a school clinic and so I use my computer at school which already had all of the software I needed on it. For my third year, I work headed to Mestic violence clinic through legal aid, and I installed my own software on one of their machines. They were very amenable to that approach. Hope this is helpful. T.J. > On Oct 18, 2013, at 7:45 AM, Laura Wolk wrote: > > Hello All, > > I am sure this has been raised before, but I am wondering if anyone > has advice regarding 1l summer internships and assistive > technology--namely, how to address the elephant in the room of the > expense of the technology versus the time period during which I will > be working at a particular place. > > Does anyone have advice on how to address this, or the issue of > potential discrimination that is always inherent when dealing with the > short term hiring of a person with a disability doing more or less > dime-a-dozen grunt work? I confess that i don't know much about the > application and interviewing process--we've only just been able to > legally speak with our career counselors--so I apologize if some of > these questions are rather routine. I wanted to go into my first > appointment with my counselor as prepared as possible. > > I own copies of all the tech I need and, in undergrad, this is what I > would use for internships, but I have heard that people in the legal > profession tend to be not so amenable to this approach. Are there > particular types of summer jobs where the intern's responsibilities > lend themselves particularly well to a totally blind assistive tech > user other than research positions? note that I am not currently > working with OVR because I am going to school out of state and so the > two states are currently both fighting me on not wanting to open a > case with me. > > any advice about how to address this in the internship process would > be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > Laura > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/tmeloy%40fuse.net From blinddog3 at charter.net Fri Oct 18 12:04:14 2013 From: blinddog3 at charter.net (Steven Johnson) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:04:14 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] 1l summer internships and assistive tech In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000a01cecbfa$2a0f6e80$7e2e4b80$@charter.net> It really needs to be formally requested as a reasonable work accommodation regardless of whether or not you are bringing your own software or having them purchase etc. To simply believe that one can install the software on a company's computer should go through the reasonable accommodation process. Most companies have very strict guidelines and policies on outside software installation. If you want more info on the accommodation process in its entirety, go to the Employees' Guide to Requesting and negotiating Reasonable Work Accommodations at the following: http://askjan.org/Eeguide/index.htm Steve -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Laura Wolk Sent: Friday, October 18, 2013 6:45 AM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] 1l summer internships and assistive tech Hello All, I am sure this has been raised before, but I am wondering if anyone has advice regarding 1l summer internships and assistive technology--namely, how to address the elephant in the room of the expense of the technology versus the time period during which I will be working at a particular place. Does anyone have advice on how to address this, or the issue of potential discrimination that is always inherent when dealing with the short term hiring of a person with a disability doing more or less dime-a-dozen grunt work? I confess that i don't know much about the application and interviewing process--we've only just been able to legally speak with our career counselors--so I apologize if some of these questions are rather routine. I wanted to go into my first appointment with my counselor as prepared as possible. I own copies of all the tech I need and, in undergrad, this is what I would use for internships, but I have heard that people in the legal profession tend to be not so amenable to this approach. Are there particular types of summer jobs where the intern's responsibilities lend themselves particularly well to a totally blind assistive tech user other than research positions? note that I am not currently working with OVR because I am going to school out of state and so the two states are currently both fighting me on not wanting to open a case with me. any advice about how to address this in the internship process would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Laura _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/blinddog3%40charter.ne t From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Oct 18 12:09:48 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 12:09:48 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Tooth: Modality for Vision Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E165DBB@pl-emsmb12> I enjoyed seeing all of you at the recent board meeting and conference. One of my fraternity brothers transmitted a link regarding a potential modality for treating vision loss. I am hopeful it might be of help. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga7apTYrLuc From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Fri Oct 18 12:42:58 2013 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:42:58 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: NFBCO Convention Streaming In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <013001cecbff$94ff4760$befdd620$@labarrelaw.com> Greetings, please see the below links about our Convention streaming. You can go to www.nfbco.org and find our convention agenda there. The first session will start today at 11:00 am Mountain. Thanks, Scott C. LaBarre, President National Federation of the Blind of Colorado From: Jessica Beecham [mailto:jbbeecham at gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 18, 2013 12:51 AM To: j beecham Subject: NFBCO Convention Streaming Hello Everyone If you cannot attend the NFB of Colorado Convention this year but you would like to listen in, here are the links for streaming! Please pass this along far and wide! The main convention streaming link is: http://216.241.41.71:8000/nfbco-convention.mp3 The backup is: http://4.onj.me:8000/listen.pls Both will remain active while we're streamin Best Wishes Jessica Beecham From al.elia at aol.com Fri Oct 18 13:25:00 2013 From: al.elia at aol.com (ALBERT ELIA) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:25:00 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] 1l summer internships and assistive tech In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <04AEFDEF-2FA1-4F97-AC16-405EB4D44CA4@aol.com> Generally, I have offered to use my own equipment. If that won't work for some reason, the employer will and must provide accessible equipment (JAWS/etc.). Most employers are happy to allow you to use your own machine for a summer. Those who aren't comfortable with that are usually the employers who are big enough that they can afford to buy you JAWS without blinking. You may also be able to get them to install JAWS on one of their machines with your license (presuming your license permits it). Good luck. --Al On Oct 18, 2013, at 7:45 AM, Laura Wolk wrote: > Hello All, > > I am sure this has been raised before, but I am wondering if anyone > has advice regarding 1l summer internships and assistive > technology--namely, how to address the elephant in the room of the > expense of the technology versus the time period during which I will > be working at a particular place. > > Does anyone have advice on how to address this, or the issue of > potential discrimination that is always inherent when dealing with the > short term hiring of a person with a disability doing more or less > dime-a-dozen grunt work? I confess that i don't know much about the > application and interviewing process--we've only just been able to > legally speak with our career counselors--so I apologize if some of > these questions are rather routine. I wanted to go into my first > appointment with my counselor as prepared as possible. > > I own copies of all the tech I need and, in undergrad, this is what I > would use for internships, but I have heard that people in the legal > profession tend to be not so amenable to this approach. Are there > particular types of summer jobs where the intern's responsibilities > lend themselves particularly well to a totally blind assistive tech > user other than research positions? note that I am not currently > working with OVR because I am going to school out of state and so the > two states are currently both fighting me on not wanting to open a > case with me. > > any advice about how to address this in the internship process would > be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > Laura > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/al.elia%40aol.com From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Oct 18 13:34:46 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 13:34:46 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: [MARKETING EMAIL]"Demise of Originalism"; Law Fellow Position Available; Writing Competitions Accepting Submissions In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E1661F3@pl-emsmb12> From: American Constitution Society [mailto:c21 at acslaw.org] Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 12:21 PM To: Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA) Subject: [MARKETING EMAIL]"Demise of Originalism"; Law Fellow Position Available; Writing Competitions Accepting Submissions [Image removed by sender. ACS - 10 Years of Progress] The American Constitution Society for Law & Policy invites you to read: Windsor, Shelby County, and the Demise of Originalism: A Personal Account An Issue Brief by Professor Dawn Johnsen As the Supreme Court's 2013-14 Term gets underway, Professor Dawn Johnsen, the Walter W. 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Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 335 bytes Desc: image002.jpg URL: From mikefry79 at gmail.com Fri Oct 18 14:04:23 2013 From: mikefry79 at gmail.com (Michael Fry) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:04:23 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] 1l summer internships and assistive tech In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Laura, Congratulations on starting your first year of law school. My sense is that a law firm with ten or more attorneys will have the resources and patience to accommodate you more easily than a solo practitioner or a two to three person firm. I think it is safe to say that a majority of attorneys self identify as liberal or progressive. That means that a law firm may be more willing than you think to go with your accommodation because doing so fits with the firm's self image. Giving you meaningful assignments and feedback is another story, however. An internship with a government entity (municipal, county, state, or federal) will probably be the most accommodating. I highly recommend you look into an internship with a government entity for that reason. Most students interview for an internship in the first semester of the second year and work at that internship in the summer between the second and third year. So, interning in the summer of year 1 to year 2 is not that important for locking down a good long term job. Keep that in mind. Some law schools offer summer classes. These classes are a good way to boost your GPA because they tend to be an easy A. If grades are important to you then consider that option. Note, however, it costs extra and the additional $10k or so may not be worth it. Mike On Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 7:45 AM, Laura Wolk wrote: > Hello All, > > I am sure this has been raised before, but I am wondering if anyone > has advice regarding 1l summer internships and assistive > technology--namely, how to address the elephant in the room of the > expense of the technology versus the time period during which I will > be working at a particular place. > > Does anyone have advice on how to address this, or the issue of > potential discrimination that is always inherent when dealing with the > short term hiring of a person with a disability doing more or less > dime-a-dozen grunt work? I confess that i don't know much about the > application and interviewing process--we've only just been able to > legally speak with our career counselors--so I apologize if some of > these questions are rather routine. I wanted to go into my first > appointment with my counselor as prepared as possible. > > I own copies of all the tech I need and, in undergrad, this is what I > would use for internships, but I have heard that people in the legal > profession tend to be not so amenable to this approach. Are there > particular types of summer jobs where the intern's responsibilities > lend themselves particularly well to a totally blind assistive tech > user other than research positions? note that I am not currently > working with OVR because I am going to school out of state and so the > two states are currently both fighting me on not wanting to open a > case with me. > > any advice about how to address this in the internship process would > be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > Laura > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/mikefry79%40gmail.com > From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Oct 18 14:19:00 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:19:00 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Share via Network -- 23 Oct. 1 to 3 P.M. Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E16642A@pl-emsmb12> Greetings: I have information on an interesting forum, which I think is still taking place. On 23 October, next week, the Mayor's Commission on Disabilities, partnered with the NFB, will hold a forum on effective governmental advocacy. >From the most recent flier I recall reading, that forum is in Baltimore City; is at city hall; and is from 1 to 3 P.M. I am copying its Executive Director, Nollie, for further information. Do share with your network. I am attending this forum. Thanks. Sincerely, Gary From LBlake at nfb.org Fri Oct 18 15:16:06 2013 From: LBlake at nfb.org (Blake, Lou Ann) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 15:16:06 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] 2014 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Message-ID: <7adec259e42b4800ad49953642d0b78b@BN1PR07MB341.namprd07.prod.outlook.com> Save the Date! 2014 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Disability Rights in the 21st Century: Creative Solutions for Achieving the Right to Live in the World April 24-25, 2014 National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Baltimore, Maryland Plans are well underway for the 2014 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, "Disability Rights in the 21st Century: Creative Solutions for Achieving the Right to Live in the World." Mark your calendar to attend the Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute on April 24-25, 2014. The symposium will conclude at approximately 12:30 PM on Friday, April 25. Be sure to visit the law symposium Web page at https://nfb.org/law-symposium during the coming months for agenda, registration, and hotel information. You will also find links to recordings of the 2008 through 2013 symposia on this Web page. For additional information about the symposium contact: Lou Ann Blake, Law Symposium Coordinator National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute E-mail: lblake at nfb.org Telephone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2221 Don't miss out on another great opportunity to network and collaborate with disability rights advocates from throughout the United States. Remember to save the date April 24-25, 2014, for the Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium! From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Oct 18 16:14:24 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:14:24 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] 2014 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium In-Reply-To: <7adec259e42b4800ad49953642d0b78b@BN1PR07MB341.namprd07.prod.outlook.com> References: <7adec259e42b4800ad49953642d0b78b@BN1PR07MB341.namprd07.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E166A9C@pl-emsmb12> Greetings: Thanks. As I might have mentioned, I would be delighted to serve as a speaker or as a facilitator, being a noteable Associate Civil Rights Commissioner in Md. I am a 2013 Leader in the L. Do not hesitate to telephone me. Sincerely, Gary -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Blake, Lou Ann Sent: Friday, October 18, 2013 11:16 AM To: Blind Law Mailing List (blindlaw at nfbnet.org) Subject: [blindlaw] 2014 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Save the Date! 2014 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Disability Rights in the 21st Century: Creative Solutions for Achieving the Right to Live in the World April 24-25, 2014 National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Baltimore, Maryland Plans are well underway for the 2014 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, "Disability Rights in the 21st Century: Creative Solutions for Achieving the Right to Live in the World." Mark your calendar to attend the Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute on April 24-25, 2014. The symposium will conclude at approximately 12:30 PM on Friday, April 25. Be sure to visit the law symposium Web page at https://nfb.org/law-symposium during the coming months for agenda, registration, and hotel information. You will also find links to recordings of the 2008 through 2013 symposia on this Web page. For additional information about the symposium contact: Lou Ann Blake, Law Symposium Coordinator National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute E-mail: lblake at nfb.org Telephone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2221 Don't miss out on another great opportunity to network and collaborate with disability rights advocates from throughout the United States. Remember to save the date April 24-25, 2014, for the Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium! _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/gary.norman%40cms.hhs.gov From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Oct 18 16:19:54 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:19:54 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Invitation to WLC 3rd Annual Celebration of Song--2013 Benefit Concert, Reception and Raffle In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E166AC8@pl-emsmb12> From: Peter Spring [mailto:peter_spring at washlaw.org] On Behalf Of Rod Boggs Sent: Friday, October 18, 2013 10:52 AM Subject: Invitation to WLC 3rd Annual Celebration of Song--2013 Benefit Concert, Reception and Raffle Dear Friends of the Washington Lawyers’ Committee: I am delighted to send you an invitation to attend the Committee’s 3rd Annual Celebration of Song, our 2013 Benefit Concert, Reception and Raffle to be held on Monday, November 18, 6:30pm – 9:00pm, at Theatre J, DC Jewish Community Center. Our annual benefit concert and raffle have become key Committee fundraising activities, so we hope as many Committee supporters as possible will participate and encourage others to do so as well. While seating at the Peter Yarrow concert is limited, there are plenty of raffle tickets available for sale separately for fantastic raffle prizes. You do not have to attend the reception or concert to participate in the raffle. To purchase tickets to the concert and raffle, click here or on the flyer below. For more information, please contact Peter Spring at: peter_spring at washlaw.org. Your support for this year’s benefit concert and raffle will be most appreciated. Best regards, Rod Boggs Executive Director Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights & Urban Affairs 3rd Celebration of Song: Reception, Concert & Raffle [cid:image004.jpg at 01CECA80.6EA22DB0] 3rd Annual Celebration of Song Reception, Concert & Raffle win 5 fabulous prizes │only 3000 tickets │$100 per ticket to benefit the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs and its DC Public Schools Partnership Program Monday, November 18, 2013 Theater J, Jewish Community Center Reception 6:30-7:30 PM Performance 7:30-9:00 PM Tickets: $200 admission (includes 2 raffle tickets) Individual raffle tickets also available for $100 [cid:image005.png at 01CECA80.6EA22DB0] [cid:image006.png at 01CECA80.6EA22DB0] [cid:image007.png at 01CECA80.6EA22DB0] [cid:image008.png at 01CECA80.6EA22DB0] With music, food and entertainment by: · Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary · The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices · The School Without Walls Senior High School Concert Choir Even if you cannot attend the concert, please consider buying raffle tickets – you do not have to be present to win. 5 Custom Raffle Packages Paris Week stay in 1 BR/1 BA Paris apartment in the 7th Arrondissement Two economy-class airfare round-trip tickets Chicago Two nights at the Trump International Hotel and Tower Two economy-class airfare round-trip tickets Two tickets for an architectural river cruise Dinner for two at Public House Restaurant Two tickets to a Chicago sporting event New York 1 BR apartment for a 2-night weekend stay the Setai Wall Street Apartments Two roundtrip Amtrak train tickets from Union Station to NYC $300 gift certificate to Broadway.com for tickets to a play $200 restaurant gift certificate Washington, DC Weekend stay in a deluxe room for two at the Fairmont Georgetown Hotel Four Verizon Center Corporate Skybox Tickets to a Washington Wizards Basketball game Four Verizon Center Corporate Skybox Tickets to a Washington Capitals Hockey game Four Verizon Center Corporate Skybox Tickets to WWE RAW Dinner for two at Cure Bar & Bistro [cid:image009.png at 01CECA80.6EA22DB0] Peter, Paul and Mary Performing at the 1963 March on Washington [cid:image010.png at 01CECA80.6EA22DB0] Fine Wines Chateau Margaux Bordeaux (1982), Quilceda Creek’s Cabernet Sauvignon (2004) and Merlot (2004), Schoolhouse Vineyards’ Pinot Noir (2009), Syrah Blend (2009), Zinfandel (2009), and Chardonnay (2010), and Colgin Cellars Napa Valley Herb Lamb Cabernet Sauvignon (1994) Questions: contact Peter Spring - peter_spring at washlaw.org The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights & Urban Affairs is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: image007.png Type: image/png Size: 222513 bytes Desc: image007.png URL: From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Oct 18 16:21:26 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:21:26 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: MCD- Pubic Forum - Information - RE: Share via Network -- 23 Oct. 1 to 3 P.M. - Must Register today to attend - 10-13-13 In-Reply-To: <56746E71CEDA8D43A40DDB950578296C514601DE@BALT-EXMB01-SRV.baltimore.city> References: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E16642A@pl-emsmb12> <56746E71CEDA8D43A40DDB950578296C514601DE@BALT-EXMB01-SRV.baltimore.city> Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E166AFD@pl-emsmb12> From: Wood, Nollie P. [mailto:Nollie.Wood at baltimorecity.gov] Sent: Friday, October 18, 2013 10:41 AM To: Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA); srstarburst at aol.com; elaine at clarityresolutions.com; Joshua Friedman (jterpslaw at gmail.com); mwasserman at provider-resources.com; E. Anne Benaroya (eabenaroya at gmail.com); kelly.cooper at ubalt.edu; Alexis Mitchell (alexisrizz at gmail.com); Blind Law Mailing List (blindlaw at nfbnet.org); nanci dosh (clnfinancial at gmail.com); clarence davis (cdavis2687 at aol.com); EP (dogsinthetrash at yahoo.com); Sheila Durant (durantsheila at gmail.com); mwasserman at provider-resources.com; Amar828 at gmail.com; spencer.dove at maryland.gov; Wright, Shawn (Wright at BlankRome.com); 'davidlaroche1 at verizon.net' (davidlaroche1 at verizon.net); Alexis Mitchell (alexisrizz at gmail.com); Nate Horne (nathanmhorne at gmail.com); psullivan at museumofmaritimepets.org Cc: Danielsen, Chris (CDanielsen at nfb.org); Tervala, Victor Subject: MCD- Pubic Forum - Information - RE: Share via Network -- 23 Oct. 1 to 3 P.M. - Must Register today to attend - 10-13-13 Attached is the flyer info on the Public Forum for people to e-mail me separately to attend and get free parking. They need to register by Close of Business today to attend and get parking. Dr. Nollie P. Wood, Jr. Executive Director Mayor's Commission on Disabilities 401 E. Fayette Street, 1st floor Baltimore, Maryland, 21202 tel. 443-984-3170 e-mail address: nollie.wood at baltimorecity.gov http://mcd.baltimorecity.gov Visit Our Website @ www.baltimorecity.gov This message contains information which may be confidential and privileged. Unless you are the addressee (or authorized to receive for the addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail, and delete or destroy the message.Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ________________________________ From: Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA) [mailto:Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov] Sent: Friday, October 18, 2013 10:19 AM To: srstarburst at aol.com; elaine at clarityresolutions.com; Joshua Friedman (jterpslaw at gmail.com); mwasserman at provider-resources.com; E. Anne Benaroya (eabenaroya at gmail.com); kelly.cooper at ubalt.edu; Alexis Mitchell (alexisrizz at gmail.com); Blind Law Mailing List (blindlaw at nfbnet.org); nanci dosh (clnfinancial at gmail.com); clarence davis (cdavis2687 at aol.com); EP (dogsinthetrash at yahoo.com); Sheila Durant (durantsheila at gmail.com); mwasserman at provider-resources.com; Amar828 at gmail.com; spencer.dove at maryland.gov; Wright, Shawn (Wright at BlankRome.com); 'davidlaroche1 at verizon.net' (davidlaroche1 at verizon.net); Alexis Mitchell (alexisrizz at gmail.com); Nate Horne (nathanmhorne at gmail.com); psullivan at museumofmaritimepets.org Cc: Wood, Nollie P.; Danielsen, Chris (CDanielsen at nfb.org) Subject: Share via Network -- 23 Oct. 1 to 3 P.M. Greetings: I have information on an interesting forum, which I think is still taking place. On 23 October, next week, the Mayor's Commission on Disabilities, partnered with the NFB, will hold a forum on effective governmental advocacy. >From the most recent flier I recall reading, that forum is in Baltimore City; is at city hall; and is from 1 to 3 P.M. I am copying its Executive Director, Nollie, for further information. Do share with your network. I am attending this forum. Thanks. Sincerely, Gary -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: MCD Legislative Forum Invitation - REVISED.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 713223 bytes Desc: MCD Legislative Forum Invitation - REVISED.docx URL: From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Oct 18 16:55:03 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:55:03 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: [MARKETING EMAIL]Employees with Disabilities Impacted More by Government Shutdown In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E166C5F@pl-emsmb12> Greetings: I am pleased to serve on this board. Do find its newsletter, which is below. The newsletter has a notable point about the recent closure. From: Federal Employees with Disabilities (FEDs) [mailto:fedsfirst=gmail.com at mail22.wdc03.rsgsv.net] On Behalf Of Federal Employees with Disabilities (FEDs) Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 12:12 PM To: Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA) Subject: [MARKETING EMAIL]Employees with Disabilities Impacted More by Government Shutdown Get the most up-to-date and accurate information about the Federal Employment of People with Disabilities. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. [Image removed by sender. Federal Employees with Disabilities Logo] [Image removed by sender.] In this issue: · Employees with Disabilities Impacted More by Government Shutdown? · FEDs Setting up Shop in England? · 1st Annual Training Conference was AWESOME! · FEDs Spearheads Ideas on the Hill ________________________________ [Image removed by sender. Pic of Capital reads, "Good luck with that whole surviving thing."] Employees with Disabilities Impacted More by Government Shutdown? By Jason Olsen The irony that the government shutdown began the first day of National Disability Employment Awareness Month seems fitting. Especially, since it seems that federal employees with significant disabilities may be facing more hardships than employees without disabilities. This is due in large part to extra costs that disabilities can carry with them. Personal care attendants, sign language interpreters for appointments, assisted child care and other high cost services can have a huge impact on a person’s limited resources. Add on top of that the costs of prescription and over the counter medications, upkeep or repairs to medically required equipment and other costs that ensure someone’s health and/or mobility is maintained and the costs can easily start to add up and the limited resources can be further diminished. This mixed with many people with significant disabilities not being able to simply “pick up work” can lead to a significant imbalance for people with disabilities. For example, a federal employee who was interviewed this past Tuesday stated that he has begun to line up appointments to garner extra income, on top of his unemployment, by servicing people’s cars. Others have stated that they will perform handyman work, or pick up work elsewhere, which are paths most likely closed for people with significant disabilities. If federal employees do end up receiving pay from the time missed at the office then those without disabilities will have received time off to earn extra income while those with disabilities will just be happy to be able to make ends meet. At a time when the government has stated it wishes to fulfill Executive Order 13548 and see 100,000 more individuals with disabilities enter the federal workforce, the government shutdown seems to be just one more hurdle that is sure to have the opposite effect. Issues with retention have already plagued the government’s attempts to increase these numbers. One can’t help but wonder if those who have fought so hard to get off of Federal support programs, such as SSI and SSDI, in order to obtain federal employment won’t be scared back to the security of these programs, resulting in the lessening of an already dwindling numbers of people with targeted disabilities working for the federal government. ________________________________ FEDs Setting up Shop in England?[Image removed by sender. Picture of phone booth and big ben] Okay, so maybe that headline is a little misleading. FEDs is not leaving America for the UK. What FEDs is doing however, is working with disability organizations in the UK who are interested in forming a group similar to FEDs in order to fight for rights of workers with disabilities. The support of these organizations by FEDs, and the initial efforts and intentions of these groups to form an organization like FEDs, has already been sent to select members of both the British Parliament and the House of Lords (their versions of the House and Senate). FEDs will continue to aid them with their efforts, provide them with information, and work with them as long as necessary to create positive change for employees with disabilities. People with disabilities are a strong community, but we are strongest when we support each other. Cheers. ________________________________ 1st Annual Training Conference was AWESOME! [Image removed by sender. Chai Feldblum][Image removed by sender.] For those of you who were unable to make it to the FEDs / FEDQ 1st Annual Training Conference you missed quite the event. You can learn more about the event and even hear the President of FEDs give an interview about the event, and the Mission of FEDs, to Federal News Radio at Grassroots organization breaks barriers for feds with disabilities. If you did miss it, don't fret, FEDs and FEDQ are currently in discussions to have another joint event next year and to make it even more chocked full of value than this years. We would be remiss however if we didn't thank some of the amazing speakers we had at this years event. People like Lou Orslene from the Job Accommodations Network who did fantastic presentation on Job Accommodations, or Paula Golloday's whose presentation on the Schedule A hiring authority and some of the more complex issues around it helped people to more fully comprehend the true power of this valuable hiring authority, and Stephen King from DOD whose presentation on the legalities around accommodations for HR professionals was right on target for this program. And of course last, but definitely not least, EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum's keynote address concerning discrimination, the update of the 503 Regulations and other topics was both inspiring and perfect. ________________________________ Affinity Groups Come Together [Image removed by sender. FEDs President Signing MOU] On September 26, 2013 the President of FEDs, signed an agreement to join into a coalition with 6 other National Affinity Groups including; Blacks in Government, Federally Employed Women, National IMAGE (Hispanic Group), FEDQ (LGBT), Federal Asian Pacific American Council and Society of American Indian Government Employees. Here is to us doing great things together!!!!! ________________________________ FEDs Spearheads Ideas on the Hill In an effort to improve working conditions and opportunities for individuals with disabilities, Federal Employees with Disabilities (FEDs) joined forces with Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Government (DHHIG) and FEDAccessibility. 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This forum will be concluded by 3:15 P.M. Therefore, it is not a big time commitment, providing very interesting dialogue. The Center and I are duly and truly grateful for the involvement of wonderful leaders and speakers in their own right; Ms. Philips, Esq.; and Mr. Casper, DVM Retired. Last but not least, I am so sincerely thankful to be working with Caroline Griffin, Esq. on this first forum. No many can do anything of importance without the shoulders of giants. Format and Logistics This is a structured lecture with a goal for lively audience interaction. Beverages and light food will be served. I have previously indicated the room. That said, there will be a poster in the lobby providing details. The law school is one large building located in downtown Baltimore City. Parking is located near-by. In conclusion, I would like a strong attendance, looking forward to a brief time with each of you next week. Some have already provided a RSVP, not needing to do so again. I would appreciate you sharing this through your networks. I would like to have RSVPs communicated to me at (410) 241-6745 or via e-mail at GLNorman15 at hotmail.com. Sincerely, Gary C. Norman, Esq. L.L.M. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Oct 18 18:29:25 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:29:25 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Mixer and Pannel -- Public Interest L. Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E166E3A@pl-emsmb12> The Washington, DC Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society invites you to save the date: Tenth Annual Progressive Career Panel and Networking Reception Please save the date for the Tenth Annual Progressive Career Panel and Networking Reception. Attorneys from a variety of career paths and backgrounds will share advice and insight on the opportunities available to those looking to use their legal training for positive change. Confirmed panelists include: * Lorelie S. Masters, Partner, Jenner & Block * John Pitts, Intergovernmental Advisor, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau * Donald K. Sherman, Counsel, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives Moderated By: * Josh Galper, Chief Policy Officer, General Counsel, Personal Inc. Additional panelists to be announced soon. Tuesday Evening November 19, 2013 Time: TBD Jenner & Block LLP 1099 New York Ave, NW Washington, DC RSVP form to follow soon. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Oct 18 18:53:21 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:53:21 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Animals and Mediation: Training on 1 Nov. Focusing Heavily on Service Animals Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E166E8A@pl-emsmb12> Greetings: This is to inform of the forthcoming seminar, which will be co-instructed in Howard County on 1 November. My co-instructor, not to mention friend, and I would appreciate you sharing this notice with your networks. Due to the limits of list services, this is informally pasted below. If attendance numbers are not such by 25 October, the seminar will be scheduled to spring, 2014. Sincerely, Gary C. Norman, Esq. L.L.M. Save the Date The Mid-Atlantic Lyceum and the Mediation Center present - Advance Mediation of Animal Disputes November 1, 2013 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Sharply Location to be determined prior to the date. Contact for registration information: The Mediation Center Attn: Kim 3701 Courthouse Drive Ellicott City, Maryland 21043 410-750-6710 Registration fees: Ø $250 "early bird" (On or before October 15, 2013) Ø $300 Standard fee (After October 15th, but before October 28th) Ø $325 late (after October 28th, 2013) This interactive training, the first such seminar in Maryland to explore animal disputes and mediation, is an advantageous opportunity to obtain continuing education credits all the while advancing the field of animal law. Conflicts, between people concerning animals (inclusive of service animal and custody related concerns) will always be with us. How society responds and resolves these conflicts is changing; this makes the time to obtain advance training in mediating such conflicts a priority. Trainers Gary C. Norman, Esq. L.L.M. Mr. Norman is a mediator, arbitrator, and public policy facilitator, who has completed 150 or more hours of training in Alternative Dispute Resolution, including, arbitration and mediation. He is Of Counsel at the Maryland Animal Law Center, and is the Co-founder of the Mid-Atlantic Lyceum. He is a past Fellow at the American Arbitration Association. Notably, his fall column in the Virginia-Maryland Dog Magazine covered applying dispute resolution tools, such as mediation, to animal disputes. Cecilia Paizs, Esq. Principal of the Mediation Center Ms. Paizs is licensed in Maryland, being noted widely as a talented and thoughtful mediation trainer, family law practitioner, and mediator. She is the Vice Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Maryland State Bar Association. She obtained her J.D. at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts. Her notable skills in negotiation and dispute resolution do stem, at least in part, from her rich life experience of having lived abroad and having practiced law in many different states. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Oct 18 20:20:58 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 20:20:58 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Position Opening at Civ. Rights Commission -- Urgent Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E16700D@pl-emsmb12> Greetings: The Md. Commission on Civil Rights is in an exciting time of transition as it seeks a new Executive Director. This is where you may have a role, do find an announcement for the position of Executive Director. Do find the job posting, which is contained below. As a blind leader with a disability; attorney; and Md. Public official, I do strongly encourage individuals with disabilities (notably, after my own heart, attorneys) to apply. http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ Do share with your network. Sincerely, Gary C. Norman, Esq. L.L.M. Associate Commissioner From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Oct 18 21:19:12 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:19:12 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Leaders in the L. Announced -- Daily Record Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E16711A@pl-emsmb12> Greetings: I have been announced as one of twenty-eight Leaders in the Law (Daily Record). I will be receiving this award a long with some other amazing attorneys, including, Special Master Bill with whom I had the honor of serving with when I was a Fellow with him in the Leadership Academy; as well as our own President of the bar association this year. I am honored to be in their number, representing guide dog handlers. An awards reception, ceremony, and dinner (priced at $95 per ticket, plus tax) will occur on 14 November. For more information, consult the website of the Daily Record. This is indeed a high honor. I do hope you can attend. For those who cannot obviously attend, do send me positive thoughts. Do, via mentally or via e-mail, join me in congratulating the other winners; the list of whom you can find on the Internet. Sincerely, Gary From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Mon Oct 21 14:32:57 2013 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:32:57 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Please post/forward ACLU Staff Attorney [RFP-18] position In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <037701cece6a$701dcee0$50596ca0$@labarrelaw.com> From: hrintern [mailto:hrintern at aclu.org] Sent: Friday, October 18, 2013 2:33 PM To: slabarre at labarrelaw.com Subject: Please post/forward ACLU Staff Attorney [RFP-18] position CAREER OPPORTUNITY Staff Attorney [RFP-18] American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Reproductive Freedom Project, NY For more than 93 years, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLUF) has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together the country's largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, and members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The Reproductive Freedom Project (RFP) of the ACLU's National office in New York City seeks applicants for a Staff Attorney. OVERVIEW The ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project's mission is to secure a world that respects and supports everyone's right to form intimate relationships and to decide whether and when to have a child. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, the Project strives to ensure that the freedoms and opportunities enjoyed by some become the freedoms and opportunities enjoyed by all. The ACLU is particularly committed to ensuring that individuals' reproductive rights are not compromised because of their race, youth, or economic status, and believes that reproductive rights work must be informed by broader racial and social justice considerations. For more than three decades, the RFP has participated in nearly every critical reproductive rights case before the Supreme Court and in significant cases in federal and state courts too numerous to count, including challenges to abortion bans; mandated ultrasound and counseling laws; laws that defund organizations because they provide or refer for abortion; laws that restrict teens' access to abortion; and restrictions on insurance coverage of abortion. The ACLU is also the nation's leading expert on the intersection between reproductive rights and the religion and free speech clauses of the First Amendment. Most recently, the ACLU has participated in more than a dozen cases supporting the new federal contraceptive coverage requirement against claims that the requirement violates tenets of religious liberty. The Reproductive Freedom Project is unique among reproductive rights organizations in that it works with the ACLU's nationwide network of affiliates as well as other attorneys in the organization who specialize in other civil liberties areas, including free speech, race and poverty issues, and lesbian and gay rights. In addition, the Reproductive Freedom Project is part of the ACLU's Center for Liberty, which is dedicated to the principle that we are all entitled to determine the course of our lives based on who we are and what we believe free from unreasonable government constraint and baseless stereotypes. The Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLU's work on reproductive rights, women's rights, LGBT issues, and freedom of religion and belief. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES . Litigate constitutional and statutory cases on a wide range of reproductive rights related issues in the trial and appellate courts. . Conduct legal research and writing legal memoranda. . Analyze legislation for potential litigation. . Develop new cases and identify and work with potential plaintiffs and witnesses. . Work with and advise the ACLU state affiliates on reproductive rights litigation, legislation, and advocacy. . Work closely with legal and non-legal program staff, particularly legislative, communications, and advocacy staff members to advance reproductive rights. . Develop relationships with other advocates, lawyers, and potential clients. . Engage in public speaking, including to the media, at conferences, and other speaking engagements. . Supervise administrative assistants, legal fellows, and law students. . Travel as required for litigation, conferences, and client development. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS . J.D. degree, bar admission in one state. . A minimum of two years of legal experience is required. Individuals with more experience, including those with significantly more experience, are strongly encouraged to apply. Responsibility will be commensurate with experience and skill level. . Familiarity with reproductive rights and other civil liberties issues is desirable; commitment to those issues is essential. . Superior analytic skills and excellent research skills are required. . Demonstrated ability to write and to speak clearly and persuasively are essential. . Self-motivated, diligent, and able to meet strict deadlines while under pressure. . Ability to work with a wide range of people and foster a team environment. COMPENSATION The ACLU offers a generous compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of the ACLU compensation scale. HOW TO APPLY Interested persons should submit a cover letter (with salary requirements), resume, a legal writing sample, and three references, to: hrjobsRFP at aclu.org - Reference [RFP-18/INCL] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to the Reproductive Freedom Project postings. In order to ensure your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials. Applications can also be mailed to: Reproductive Freedom Project American Civil Liberties Union RE: [RFP-18/INCL] 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10004 Please indicate where you learned of this career opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact HRJobsINCLReq at aclu.org. Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name "ACLU." From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Mon Oct 21 16:34:31 2013 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:34:31 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] USPS Attorney, Job Announcement Number: NB73401242 In-Reply-To: <41370810CEBD1C4DA64C9361CE162341DE8F740623@EDUPTCEXMB01.ed.gov> References: <41370810CEBD1C4DA64C9361CE162341DE8F740623@EDUPTCEXMB01.ed.gov> Message-ID: Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/353420400 Text: [cid:image003.png at 01CECE3F.F23BA620] Job Title: Attorney - Employment Agency: U.S. Postal Service Job Announcement Number: NB73401242 SALARY RANGE: $70,900.00 to $151,000.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Friday, October 18, 2013 to Friday, November 01, 2013 SERIES & GRADE: UA-0905-01 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent DUTY LOCATIONS: 4 vacancies in the following location(s): Charlotte, NC United States San Diego, CA United States Long Beach, CA United States Seattle, WA United States WHO MAY APPLY: Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status. Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting. JOB SUMMARY: Come join the U.S. Postal Service! Provides representation and advice to Postal Service officials involving the interpretation of statutes, regulations, contracts, and precedents; or the presentation of cases before administrative bodies in a general area of the law. KEY REQUIREMENTS · You must be a U.S. Citizen. ________________________________ DUTIES: The successful candidates will carry a heavy employment litigation caseload before, in particular, the federal district courts, the EEOC and the MSPB, as well as provide advice to internal clients on a variety of employment matters, including but not limited to those arising under Title VII, the ADEA, the Rehabilitation Act, FMLA, the OSHA, the NLRA, and disciplinary matters subject to the jurisdiction of the MSPB. Periodic overnight business travel is required. ________________________________ QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: The successful candidates will carry a heavy employment litigation caseload before, in particular, the federal district courts, the EEOC and the MSPB, as well as provide advice to internal clients on a variety of employment matters, including but not limited to those arising under Title VII, the ADEA, the Rehabilitation Act, FMLA, the OSHA, the NLRA, and disciplinary matters subject to the jurisdiction of the MSPB. Periodic overnight business travel is required. The applicant should have at least three years of litigation experience primarily practicing employment law in federal courts or before the EEOC or MSPB. Current litigation experience is required including discovery, drafting and filing motions, mediation, and participation in trials and hearings. Experience in handling federal district court employment cases, state court employment matters and EEOC and MSPB litigation should be specifically documented in the applicant's resume. Applicants must possess strong academic credentials from an ABA accredited law school, demonstrate excellent writing and advocacy skills, work effectively in a team environment, and be an active member in good standing of a state bar. A COVER LETTER, RESUME AND WRITING SAMPLE ARE REQUIRED. Sensitive clearance requires a background investigation, a criminal records check, and proof of U.S. Citizenship. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: We will review your résumé and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position. Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories. ________________________________ BENEFITS: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave. OTHER INFORMATION: ________________________________ HOW TO APPLY: You will need to apply via our on-line application process at www.usps.com/employment. You will need to create an applicant profile Once you are on the website, click "Search our latest job postings" OR Select "Start your eCareer profile." You will have an opportunity to upload any requested documents to your profile. This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are applying for. You will receive two email confirmations: 1. An email confirming your profile is complete. 2. After submitting your application you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: N/A AGENCY CONTACT INFO: United States Postal Service Phone: (202)268-5627 Email: TALENT at USPS.GOV Agency Information: United States Postal Service Administrative Operations United States Postal Service 475 L Enfant Plaza Washinton, DC 20261 WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: You will be contacted via email on the status of your application. Control Number: 353420400 Close Print Back to top -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.png Type: image/png Size: 9880 bytes Desc: image003.png URL: From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Wed Oct 23 12:57:38 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:57:38 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Leaders in the L. Announced -- Daily Record In-Reply-To: <04da01cecde2$6d34c180$479e4480$@usicd.org> References: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E16711A@pl-emsmb12> <04da01cecde2$6d34c180$479e4480$@usicd.org> Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E1678D2@pl-emsmb12> Greetings: I just want to follow-up, informing GMF has given me a spring forum on disability as part of its inclusion and diversity series. The three hour lunch forum will occur in April, 2014. I am excited to collaborate with them. I am focusing the discussion on technology and information access, although also making sure that the discussion advances a business case for compliance with disability law and policy as part of the Trans-Atlantic relationship. Would you like to be a speaker or participant on one of the panels? I want to invite Janet E. Lord to serve as part of the forum. I have, however, lost her cell telephone number. Her firm also does not have the best voicemail system. I am wondering if you might be able to provide me with a good telephone number for her; or if this is better, have her call me. Convention How is the work on the Convention coming a long? Support I am pleased to add my name, as an Associate Civil Rights Commissioner and visible attorney and leader with a disability, to the effort. So would my evolving business group, the Prometheus Group, which has a public interested oriented firm, called the Maryland Animal and Disability Law Center, founded by Anne Benaroya, Esq., would be pleased to add its group. My Managing Partner constituted one of the early attorneys in the legal field to promote the ADA. I am sincerely appreciative. Sincerely, Gary From: David Morrissey [mailto:dmorrissey at usicd.org] Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:19 PM To: 'Sheila Durant'; Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA) Cc: 'Animal Law Section'; 'ADR Section'; 'Public Awareness Committee'; 'Leadership Academy Committee'; william.dunn at mdcourts.gov; FEDsFirst at gmail.com; 'Olsen, Jason - ODEP'; 'Day at DayAlMohamed.com'; 'Charles Crawford'; 'Theresa Stern'; 'Melissa Hudson'; 'Greg Dolin'; dstone at ubalt.edu; 'Arnettia S. Wright, Esq.'; dduckett at law.howard.edu; 'Joan Schaffner'; Rogers, Gene (FDA/OC); rfairfax at law.gwu.edu; 'Joshua Friedman'; 'E. Anne Benaroya'; laura at esquivelstrategies.com; 'Lacey Douthat'; oracle at breathebooks.com; 'Bob Rhudy'; 'Blind Law Mailing List'; binyaminmarwick at gmail.com; spencer.dove at maryland.gov; 'Martin Wasserman'; elaine at clarityresolutions.com; srstarburst at aol.com; 'Nate Horne'; jason.perry at ssa.gov; 'Debra Hamilton'; 'nanci dosh'; 'clarence davis'; cwright6 at gmail.com; 'Nathalia Foditsch'; ''Marsha Parham''; 'Matthew Pierce'; 'Elizabeth Harris'; Harlow, Jennifer A. (CMS/CM); Ricks, Yolanda L. (CMS/OSORA); 'Rick Miller'; 'VAMD Dog'; vvmed4d at yahoo.com; info at 21stcenturyradio.com; insightondisability at gmail.com; 'Patrick Tandy'; pyevics at msba.org; 'Jacob Casper'; 'Alexis Mitchell'; 'Rebekah Lusk'; 'Sogand Zamani'; 'Cecilia B. Paizs, Esquire'; 'Siegel, Betty'; 'Shelley Wojciechowski'; 'teresa jeter-cutting'; Ricks, Tony (CMS/OOM); Smith, Tony (HHS/DAB); 'Turner, Lara - OASAM CRC'; hlappin at wcl.american.edu; Claudia_L_Gordon at who.eop.gov; 'Catherine Wolfe'; psullivan at museumofmaritimepets.org; Rose.Trotter at usa.apachecorp.com; 'Rebecca Huss'; 'Outside Becky Andrews'; 'Barbara Tyler'; 'Lora Jane Berg'; 'Lainey Feingold'; Peterson, James C. (CMS/OOM); Hunter, Deborah J. (CMS/CCIIO); drumminangie at gmail.com; amfull61 at yahoo.com; 'James Mize'; jchopka at messiah.edu; 'Kristen Ray'; Scott, Stephon L. (CMS/OEOCR); Othman, Ronza (CMS/OEOCR); Corning, Diane H. (CMS/CCSQ); Jones, Angelina (CMS/OSORA); ''Lisa Richard''; 'Wood, Nollie P.'; eandalman at a-f.net; 'Pat Sullivan'; Fahrendorf, Sarah R.(CMS/CCSQ); 'Fitzsimmons, Erin'; 'Cheryl Leahy'; Berube, Debra (HHS/DAB); 'Gina Miller'; ginandtonic45 at hotmail.com; goering at aclu-md.org; suzanne.huettner at thedailyrecord.com; 'Wanda A Claiborne'; 'Erin Cunningham' Subject: RE: Leaders in the L. Announced -- Daily Record Congratulations Gary! David Morrissey Executive Director United States International Council on Disabilities 1012 14th St. NW, Suite 105 Washington, DC 20005 Office: (202) 347-0102 Mobile: (301) 787-2598 Fax: (202) 347-0351 dmorrissey at usicd.org www.usicd.org From: Sheila Durant [mailto:durantsheila at gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2013 1:21 PM To: Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA) Cc: Animal Law Section (msbaanimallaw at lists.msba.org); ADR Section (msbaadr at lists.msba.org); Public Awareness Committee (msbapublicawarenesscomm at lists.msba.org); Leadership Academy Committee (msbaleadacadcomm at lists.msba.org); william.dunn at mdcourts.gov; FEDsFirst at gmail.com; Olsen, Jason - ODEP (Olsen.Jason at dol.gov); Day at DayAlMohamed.com; Charles Crawford (ccrawford at RCN.com); Theresa Stern (tstern at guidedogs.com); Melissa Hudson; Greg Dolin (greg.dolin at gmail.com); dstone at ubalt.edu; Arnettia S. Wright, Esq. (awright at wrightlg.com); dduckett at law.howard.edu; Joan Schaffner (jschaf at law.gwu.edu); Rogers, Gene (FDA/OC); rfairfax at law.gwu.edu; Joshua Friedman (jterpslaw at gmail.com); E. Anne Benaroya (eabenaroya at gmail.com); laura at esquivelstrategies.com; Lacey Douthat (lacey.douthat at gmail.com); oracle at breathebooks.com; Bob Rhudy (bobrhudy at yahoo.com); Blind Law Mailing List (blindlaw at nfbnet.org); binyaminmarwick at gmail.com; spencer.dove at maryland.gov; Martin Wasserman (mpwasserman1 at gmail.com); elaine at clarityresolutions.com; srstarburst at aol.com; Nate Horne (nathanmhorne at gmail.com); jason.perry at ssa.gov; Debra Hamilton (dhamilton413 at gmail.com); nanci dosh (clnfinancial at gmail.com); clarence davis (cdavis2687 at aol.com); cwright6 at gmail.com; Nathalia Foditsch (foditsch at gmail.com); 'Marsha Parham' (mparham at baltimorecountymd.gov); Matthew Pierce (mpierce at wcl.american.edu); Elizabeth Harris (eharris at gov.state.md.us); Harlow, Jennifer A. (CMS/CM); Ricks, Yolanda L. (CMS/OSORA); Rick Miller (erm at clrep.org); VAMD Dog (vamddog at aol.com); vvmed4d at yahoo.com; dmorrissey at usicd.org; info at 21stcenturyradio.com; insightondisability at gmail.com; Patrick Tandy (PTandy at msba.org); pyevics at msba.org; Jacob Casper (jarucasper at comcast.net); Alexis Mitchell (alexisrizz at gmail.com); Rebekah Lusk; Sogand Zamani; Cecilia B. Paizs, Esquire (lawcbp99 at aol.com); Siegel, Betty; Shelley Wojciechowski (sbw at clrep.org); teresa jeter-cutting (joyindancing at yahoo.com); Ricks, Tony (CMS/OOM); Smith, Tony (HHS/DAB); Turner, Lara - OASAM CRC (Turner.Lara at dol.gov); hlappin at wcl.american.edu; Claudia_L_Gordon at who.eop.gov; Catherine Wolfe (cwolfe12 at centurytel.net); psullivan at museumofmaritimepets.org; Rose.Trotter at usa.apachecorp.com; Rebecca Huss (Rebecca.Huss at valpo.edu); Outside Becky Andrews (becky.lpc at gmail.com); Barbara Tyler (barbara.tyler6 at gmail.com); Lora Jane Berg (LJBerg at gmfus.org); Lainey Feingold (LF at LFLegal.com); Peterson, James C. (CMS/OOM); Hunter, Deborah J. (CMS/CCIIO); drumminangie at gmail.com; amfull61 at yahoo.com; James Mize (jamesmmize at gmail.com); jchopka at messiah.edu; Kristen Ray (kriray at gmail.com); Scott, Stephon L. (CMS/OEOCR); Othman, Ronza (CMS/OEOCR); Corning, Diane H. (CMS/CCSQ); Jones, Angelina (CMS/OSORA); 'Lisa Richard' (lrennierichard at aol.com); Wood, Nollie P. (Nollie.Wood at baltimorecity.gov); eandalman at a-f.net; Pat Sullivan (rzps at erols.com); Fahrendorf, Sarah R.(CMS/CCSQ); Fitzsimmons, Erin (efitzsimmons at oag.state.md.us); Cheryl Leahy; Berube, Debra (HHS/DAB); Gina Miller (gina.kristol at gmail.com); ginandtonic45 at hotmail.com; goering at aclu-md.org; suzanne.huettner at thedailyrecord.com; Wanda A Claiborne (WClaiborne at msba.org); Erin Cunningham (erin.cunningham at thedailyrecord.com) Subject: Re: Leaders in the L. Announced -- Daily Record Congrads for the special honor! Such acccolades dont come easily and reflect always a job well done... Sheila Durant, Esq On Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 5:19 PM, Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA) > wrote: Greetings: I have been announced as one of twenty-eight Leaders in the Law (Daily Record). I will be receiving this award a long with some other amazing attorneys, including, Special Master Bill with whom I had the honor of serving with when I was a Fellow with him in the Leadership Academy; as well as our own President of the bar association this year. I am honored to be in their number, representing guide dog handlers. An awards reception, ceremony, and dinner (priced at $95 per ticket, plus tax) will occur on 14 November. For more information, consult the website of the Daily Record. This is indeed a high honor. I do hope you can attend. For those who cannot obviously attend, do send me positive thoughts. Do, via mentally or via e-mail, join me in congratulating the other winners; the list of whom you can find on the Internet. Sincerely, Gary From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Wed Oct 23 16:45:57 2013 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:45:57 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] IEP attorney needed for a blind parent of an autistic child In-Reply-To: <1381159898.60639.YahooMailNeo@web142603.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <1381159898.60639.YahooMailNeo@web142603.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Misty: I apologize for the late response. If the problems with your son's education persist, you could contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. The regional office in San Francisco has jurisdiction over California public schools. You may file a complaint on-line at www.ed.gov/ocr. I am an attorney in the Office for Civil Rights in Seattle. Please call me if you believe I can assist you. My number is (206) 607-1632. Noel Nightingale -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of M BG Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 8:32 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] IEP attorney needed for a blind parent of an autistic child To the Blind Law Mailing list, I am a legally blind mother in need of an attorney to speak with regarding my son's school failing to abide by his IEP and has most recently lost physical accountability of him to the point he was able to get off campus unattended and unsupervised. I am in the San Diego CA school district. Kindest regards, Misty Gnann _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/noel.nightingale%40ed.gov From awebb2168 at gmail.com Wed Oct 23 17:28:04 2013 From: awebb2168 at gmail.com (Andrew Webb) Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:28:04 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] IEP attorney needed for a blind parent of an autistic child In-Reply-To: References: <1381159898.60639.YahooMailNeo@web142603.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <006001ced015$3bf9a470$b3eced50$@com> Misty, Alternatively, if you would like to contact an attorney dealing in special education law who is right in your area and for whose services most likely you will not be charged, you might want to consider calling the San Diego office of Disability Rights California. I believe they have a special education clinic, but you would have to ask them. The phone number is (619) 239-7861. Good luck. Regards, Andrew -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nightingale, Noel Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 11:46 AM To: M BG; Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] IEP attorney needed for a blind parent of an autistic child Misty: I apologize for the late response. If the problems with your son's education persist, you could contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. The regional office in San Francisco has jurisdiction over California public schools. You may file a complaint on-line at www.ed.gov/ocr. I am an attorney in the Office for Civil Rights in Seattle. Please call me if you believe I can assist you. My number is (206) 607-1632. Noel Nightingale -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of M BG Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 8:32 AM To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] IEP attorney needed for a blind parent of an autistic child To the Blind Law Mailing list, I am a legally blind mother in need of an attorney to speak with regarding my son's school failing to abide by his IEP and has most recently lost physical accountability of him to the point he was able to get off campus unattended and unsupervised. I am in the San Diego CA school district. Kindest regards, Misty Gnann _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/noel.nightingale%40ed. gov _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/awebb2168%40gmail.com From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Wed Oct 23 18:22:08 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 18:22:08 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Final Notice With Revisions: 25 October, 1:30 P.M. at U. Baltimore Sch. of L. 4th Floor -- Share With Network Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E16818F@pl-emsmb12> 2013-2014 Grand Rounds Facilitated Conversations about the Highest Obtainable Level of Human Health of Older Adults and People with Disabilities Center on Medicine and Law University of Baltimore School of Law 1401 N. Charles Street Baltimore, Md. 21201 Contact: Gary C. Norman, Esq. L.L.M., Senior Advisor, at (410) 241-6745 to provide your RSVP. Light snacks and beverages will be provided In 2013 to 2014, a series of facilitated conversations will explore the connection among animals; disabilities and aging; and human health. Bio Mr. Norman, an attorney licensed in among other jurisdictions Maryland, serves as the Senior Advisor at the Center on Medicine and Law. He is the holder of a Masters in Letters of Law with Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Law and Policy. A recognized leader in the fields of healthcare policy and Alternative Dispute Resolution, he is elevating the mission of the Center through a range of innovative engagement strategies. Program Agenda "Adapt yourself to the things among which your lot has been cast and love sincerely the fellow creatures with which destiny have ordained that you shall live." (Marcus Orelius, Roman Philosopher and Emperor from 161 to 180 C.C.E.) October 25, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. Round Table 1: The Health Impact and Legal Ramifications of Animals This reception, co-hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Journal on Law and Public Policy, will have an interactive dialogue on the way in which animals affect the health of their human partners. Gary C. Norman, Esq., L.L.M., Senior Advisor at the Center, will set the stage, particularly commenting on the overall impact of animals on the health of their human custodians. Jack Casper, D.V.M., a retired veterinarian and founder of the Maryland State Animal Response Team, will generally discuss the inclusion of animals in emergency preparedness. Allie Philips, Esq., an author, attorney, and advocate, will discuss the need for ensuring that women, who are the recipients of domestic violence, be able to bring their pets to domestic violence shelters. Caroline A. Griffin, Esq., A notable leader of the Maryland legal community, will serve as the Facilitator and Discussant. Winter, 2014 at 12 P.M. Round Table 2: the Importance of Fostering Accessible Consumer and Provider Interactions and Perscriptions In light of domestic and international developments in disability law and policy, such as the Affordable Care Act, there is enhanced focus on accessible healthcare encounters and positive outcomes. At this captivating engagement, co-hosted by the Journal, the participants will explore healthcare encounters among Providers and consumers with disabilities. Gary C. Norman, Esq., L.L.M., Senior Advisor at the Center, will provide the perspective of consumers with disabilities, particularly of those who are partnered with assistance dogs. Martin P. Wassermann, M.D. /J.D. will provide the perspective of a Provider. Elaine B. Philips, master practitioner of Alternative Dispute Resolution, will facilitate and guide the conversation. Other facilitated conversations are in the planning process; they may occur in 2014. Addendum - Important Info Ø The forum will begin at 1:30 P.M. (The forum was moved back because of a large event occurring the same day to which you are invited to attend before the forum, RSVPs being needed I imagine. In any event, the gathering time is promptly 1:15 to 1:30 P.M.) Ø The forum will be at the new law school building, located precisely at 1401 N. Charles Street. Ø The forum will be in Room 402 (4th floor). Please note the room change; the new room is more intimate for a discussion group. Ø The forum is highly interactive with a potential ice breaker at the beginning. Ø The Center will provide light beverages and food. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Wed Oct 23 18:38:04 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 18:38:04 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] More Fed. L. -- Service Animals? Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E168229@pl-emsmb12> Greetings: Do find the below. Thoughts? I am inclined, as a handler and Civil Rights Commissioner, to believe that, if there is any need for new statutes, it is on the local level or the state level. More than anything, there is a need for awareness raising, such as the Lyceum will do in 2014 with a "stamp of accessibility approval process" it hopes to launch. More details will be forthcoming soon. Sincerely, Gary >Hi NCAC members and friends, Here is a much worthwhile petition aimed at getting a national law to cope with the increasing incidents of Guide Dogs and service animals being attacked by other animals. As many of you may know, that happened to my wonderful Seeing Eye Dog Arisen and while I was able to have it dealt with appropriately, the average guide dog user is not a state official as I was then. We need to get this protection. Please help and sign the petition. I believe I am the first to have done so. -- Charlie Crawford and the magnificent Mason. Original message... >Please join this campaign: http://chn.ge/He5kLt > >I'd appreciate it if you sign this important petition & share it with >your network. > >Best, > >Don From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Wed Oct 23 20:52:52 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:52:52 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Events, Am. U. on Civ. Rights Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E168491@pl-emsmb12> Greetings: While I am unable to attend any of the below, do find announcements about various events being held at Am. U. Sincerely, Gary October 29, 2013, 12:00 - 1:30 pm Human Rights in the Workplace: Employment Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation Join the Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law for an exciting discussion on human rights and sexual orientation, employment discrimination, and current pending legislation such as the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The panel discussion will be held in Room 401. Lunch will be provided! October 29, 2013, 6:00 pm Reception and 6:30 pm Program Premiere of Roe at Risk: Fighting for Reproductive Justice Narrated by actress and activist Amy Brenneman, Roe at Risk: Fighting for Reproductive Justice describes the dramatic impact of nationwide attacks on women's constitutional rights. By sharing the stories of women's day-to-day struggles in Mississippi and Texas, the film shows the wrenching consequences of radical anti-abortion legislation. View the trailer here. Event will be held at Service Employees International Union, 180 Massachusetts Ave., NW RSVP here. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Thu Oct 24 12:04:58 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:04:58 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] More Fed. L. -- Service Animals? In-Reply-To: <1382577919.96226.YahooMailNeo@web141502.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E168229@pl-emsmb12> <1382577919.96226.YahooMailNeo@web141502.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E168603@pl-emsmb12> Thanks. From: EP [mailto:dogsinthetrash at yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:25 PM To: Debra Hamilton; Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA) Cc: anneb104 at aol.com; adrienne lefkowitz (euniverz at aol.com); Blind Law Mailing List (blindlaw at nfbnet.org); Animal Law Section (msbaanimallaw at lists.msba.org); Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics (depdirector at oxfordanimalethics.com); Joan Schaffner (jschaf at law.gwu.edu); Alexis Mitchell (alexisrizz at gmail.com); srstarburst at aol.com; elaine at clarityresolutions.com; psullivan at museumofmaritimepets.org; Catherine Wolfe (cwolfe12 at centurytel.net); Joshua Friedman (jterpslaw at gmail.com); Bernstein, Donna (dbernstein at mdlab.org); Terry Christensen (tchristensen at guidedogs.com); Theresa Stern (tstern at guidedogs.com); Melissa Hudson (melissa.v.hudson at gmail.com); Outside Becky Andrews (becky.lpc at gmail.com); tester at equalrightscenter.org; FEDsFirst at gmail.com; Outside Melanie Brunson (mbrunson1 at verizon.net); Michelle Bruns Miller (michellermiller88 at gmail.com); Brad Hibbard (BHibbard at guidedogs.com); George Kerscher (gkerscher at guidedogs.com); Ginger Kutsch; Gina Miller (gina.kristol at gmail.com); Rogers, Gene (FDA/OC); Cathy Raggio (CRaggio at mdod.state.md.us); goering at aclu-md.org; 'Kristina Deutsch' (kristinadeutsch at verizon.net); Lacey Douthat (lacey.douthat at gmail.com); Nate Horne; kelly.cooper at ubalt.edu; Day at DayAlMohamed.com; mrichert at afb.net; ncd at ncd.gov; Elizabeth Harris (eharris at gov.state.md.us); Efrie002 at son.umaryland.edu; eandalman at a-f.net; Wood, Nollie P.; wgomaa at alleycat.org; E. Anne Benaroya (eabenaroya at gmail.com); Wendy Little Schieke (wls at maryland-elderlaw.com); president at gdui.org; president-blind-lgbt-pride.org (president at blind-lgbt-pride.org); preader at gmail.com; penny.reeder at gmail.com; Barbara Tyler (barbara.tyler6 at gmail.com); Pattie Porter (pmporter at conflictconnections.com); davidlaroche1 at verizon.net; Heidi E. Meinzer (HMeinzer at beankinney.com); Jacob Casper (jarucasper at comcast.net); Allie Phillips; mwasserman at provider-resources.com Subject: Re: More Fed. L. -- Service Animals? I signed it--although I do think awareness and support on a state and local level will have more impact! Elaine Phillips On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:19 PM, Debra Hamilton > wrote: Gary, I think you are right education is of utmost importance. We can make laws but people will still break them if they can This is an article I wrote for the upcoming issue of Canine Chronicle - a National show dog magazine It is not available for publication until after it is published in K9 Chronicle I will then get a release if anyone wants to reprint with appropriate attribution Articles like this can get people to be more prudent and aware of these issues. Lets speak next week if you have time--- Tuesday? On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 2:38 PM, Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA) > wrote: Greetings: Do find the below. Thoughts? I am inclined, as a handler and Civil Rights Commissioner, to believe that, if there is any need for new statutes, it is on the local level or the state level. More than anything, there is a need for awareness raising, such as the Lyceum will do in 2014 with a “stamp of accessibility approval process” it hopes to launch. More details will be forthcoming soon. Sincerely, Gary >Hi NCAC members and friends, Here is a much worthwhile petition aimed at getting a national law to cope with the increasing incidents of Guide Dogs and service animals being attacked by other animals. As many of you may know, that happened to my wonderful Seeing Eye Dog Arisen and while I was able to have it dealt with appropriately, the average guide dog user is not a state official as I was then. We need to get this protection. Please help and sign the petition. I believe I am the first to have done so. -- Charlie Crawford and the magnificent Mason. Original message... >Please join this campaign: http://chn.ge/He5kLt > >I'd appreciate it if you sign this important petition & share it with >your network. > >Best, > >Don -- Kind Regards, Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton Hamilton Law & Mediation, PLLC "Trailblazing a New Way to Address Conflicts Between People Involving Animals" Author of the forthcoming book, "7 Secrets to Resolving Conflicts Involving Animals" Tel. 914-273-1085 email: dhamilton at hamiltonlawandmediation.com | www.hamiltonlawandmediation.com Blog: hamiltonlawandmediation.blogspot.com | Twitter - @HLawMediation Linked in: www.linkedin.com/in/debrahamilton413 This email is intended only for the use of the party to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any dissemination, copying or distribution of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. Internet communications are not assured to be secure or clear of inaccuracies as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. Therefore, we do not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions that are present in this email, or any attachment, that have arisen as a result of e-mail transmission. The use of the internet for communication with the firm or any individual member of the firm does not establish an attorney client relationship. Confidential or time sensitive information should not be sent in this manner. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Thu Oct 24 12:16:24 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:16:24 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] More Fed. L. -- Service Animals? In-Reply-To: References: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E168229@pl-emsmb12> Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E168641@pl-emsmb12> Yes. Speaking would be great. From: Debra Hamilton [mailto:dhamilton413 at gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:19 PM To: Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA) Cc: anneb104 at aol.com; adrienne lefkowitz (euniverz at aol.com); Blind Law Mailing List (blindlaw at nfbnet.org); Animal Law Section (msbaanimallaw at lists.msba.org); Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics (depdirector at oxfordanimalethics.com); Joan Schaffner (jschaf at law.gwu.edu); Alexis Mitchell (alexisrizz at gmail.com); srstarburst at aol.com; elaine at clarityresolutions.com; psullivan at museumofmaritimepets.org; Catherine Wolfe (cwolfe12 at centurytel.net); Joshua Friedman (jterpslaw at gmail.com); Bernstein, Donna (dbernstein at mdlab.org); Terry Christensen (tchristensen at guidedogs.com); Theresa Stern (tstern at guidedogs.com); Melissa Hudson (melissa.v.hudson at gmail.com); Outside Becky Andrews (becky.lpc at gmail.com); tester at equalrightscenter.org; FEDsFirst at gmail.com; Outside Melanie Brunson (mbrunson1 at verizon.net); Michelle Bruns Miller (michellermiller88 at gmail.com); Brad Hibbard (BHibbard at guidedogs.com); George Kerscher (gkerscher at guidedogs.com); Ginger Kutsch; Gina Miller (gina.kristol at gmail.com); Rogers, Gene (FDA/OC); Cathy Raggio (CRaggio at mdod.state.md.us); goering at aclu-md.org; 'Kristina Deutsch' (kristinadeutsch at verizon.net); Lacey Douthat (lacey.douthat at gmail.com); Nate Horne; kelly.cooper at ubalt.edu; Day at DayAlMohamed.com; mrichert at afb.net; ncd at ncd.gov; Elizabeth Harris (eharris at gov.state.md.us); Efrie002 at son.umaryland.edu; eandalman at a-f.net; Wood, Nollie P.; wgomaa at alleycat.org; E. Anne Benaroya (eabenaroya at gmail.com); Wendy Little Schieke (wls at maryland-elderlaw.com); president at gdui.org; president-blind-lgbt-pride.org (president at blind-lgbt-pride.org); preader at gmail.com; penny.reeder at gmail.com; Barbara Tyler (barbara.tyler6 at gmail.com); Pattie Porter (pmporter at conflictconnections.com); davidlaroche1 at verizon.net; Heidi E. Meinzer (HMeinzer at beankinney.com); Jacob Casper (jarucasper at comcast.net); Allie Phillips; mwasserman at provider-resources.com Subject: Re: More Fed. L. -- Service Animals? Gary, I think you are right education is of utmost importance. We can make laws but people will still break them if they can This is an article I wrote for the upcoming issue of Canine Chronicle - a National show dog magazine It is not available for publication until after it is published in K9 Chronicle I will then get a release if anyone wants to reprint with appropriate attribution Articles like this can get people to be more prudent and aware of these issues. Lets speak next week if you have time--- Tuesday? On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 2:38 PM, Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA) > wrote: Greetings: Do find the below. Thoughts? I am inclined, as a handler and Civil Rights Commissioner, to believe that, if there is any need for new statutes, it is on the local level or the state level. More than anything, there is a need for awareness raising, such as the Lyceum will do in 2014 with a "stamp of accessibility approval process" it hopes to launch. More details will be forthcoming soon. Sincerely, Gary >Hi NCAC members and friends, Here is a much worthwhile petition aimed at getting a national law to cope with the increasing incidents of Guide Dogs and service animals being attacked by other animals. As many of you may know, that happened to my wonderful Seeing Eye Dog Arisen and while I was able to have it dealt with appropriately, the average guide dog user is not a state official as I was then. We need to get this protection. Please help and sign the petition. I believe I am the first to have done so. -- Charlie Crawford and the magnificent Mason. Original message... >Please join this campaign: http://chn.ge/He5kLt > >I'd appreciate it if you sign this important petition & share it with >your network. > >Best, > >Don -- Kind Regards, Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton Hamilton Law & Mediation, PLLC "Trailblazing a New Way to Address Conflicts Between People Involving Animals" Author of the forthcoming book, "7 Secrets to Resolving Conflicts Involving Animals" Tel. 914-273-1085 email: dhamilton at hamiltonlawandmediation.com | www.hamiltonlawandmediation.com Blog: hamiltonlawandmediation.blogspot.com | Twitter - @HLawMediation Linked in: www.linkedin.com/in/debrahamilton413 This email is intended only for the use of the party to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any dissemination, copying or distribution of this email or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. Internet communications are not assured to be secure or clear of inaccuracies as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. Therefore, we do not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions that are present in this email, or any attachment, that have arisen as a result of e-mail transmission. The use of the internet for communication with the firm or any individual member of the firm does not establish an attorney client relationship. Confidential or time sensitive information should not be sent in this manner. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Thu Oct 24 13:20:01 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:20:01 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Link of CNN on Emergency Preparedness: Community Dialogues? Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E1688D2@pl-emsmb12> Colleagues: Marcie Roth, Director of FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination, would like to share the link to CNN.com below with you all regarding a largely overlooked report issued this month. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction found that the crucial needs of about 1 billion people living with physical and mental disabilities around the world are not woven into the disaster planning and emergency response plans of governments and civil society groups. I worked with the Maryland Department of Disabilities in the past on this issue. Notably, there is a need to restart policy work from a disability focus on the access of people with disabilities to emergency preparedness, response, and mitigation; this is especially in light of the recently enacted federal legislation requiring accessible notifications. A stakeholder community dialogue, facilitated by the Mid-Atlantic Lyceum, might be convened. For more on this report please consult: http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/21/opinion/sonenshine-disabilities-disasters/. From deannaljones at comcast.net Thu Oct 24 13:35:06 2013 From: deannaljones at comcast.net (Deanna Jones) Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 09:35:06 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Link of CNN on Emergency Preparedness: Community Dialogues? In-Reply-To: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E1688D2@pl-emsmb12> References: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E1688D2@pl-emsmb12> Message-ID: <000901ced0bd$dcc8b320$965a1960$@net> The link to this story was not available. Will you check the link and resend it? Thanks, Dee Jones, Esq. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA) Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 9:20 AM To: Blind Law Mailing List (blindlaw at nfbnet.org); Sheila Durant (durantsheila at gmail.com); Joshua Friedman (jterpslaw at gmail.com); srstarburst at aol.com; mhaineshi at gmail.com; Bernstein, Donna (dbernstein at mdlab.org); 'Marsha Parham' (mparham at baltimorecountymd.gov); Matthew Pierce (mpierce at wcl.american.edu); 'Charles Crawford (ccrawford at RCN.com)'; Theresa Stern (tstern at guidedogs.com); Melissa Hudson; Maile George; Outside Melanie Brunson; Outside Becky Andrews; Terry Christensen; 'Caroline Griffin (cag at carolineagriffin.com)'; Allie Phillips; 'Jacob Casper (jarucasper at comcast.net)'; 'mwasserman at provider-resources.com'; 'EP (dogsinthetrash at yahoo.com)'; FEDsFirst at gmail.com; Olsen, Jason - ODEP (Olsen.Jason at dol.gov); Othman, Ronza (CMS/OEOCR); Knapp, Joanne (jknapp at law.umaryland.edu); Kim.Charlson-Perkins.org (Kim.Charlson at Perkins.org); mrichert at afb.net; Cleary, Kevin (Kevin.Cleary at baltimorecity.gov); mala.ortiz at mdcourts.gov; lou.gieszl at courts.state.md.us; Lainey Feingold (LF at LFLegal.com); Rachel.Wohl at courts.state.md.us; Fahrendorf, Sarah R.(CMS/CCSQ); 'Nathalia Foditsch (foditsch at gmail.com)'; 'SAUER JIM (jimsauer at msn.com)'; Robert Mueller; Ricks, Yolanda L. (CMS/OSORA); Peterson, James C. (CMS/OOM); 'penny.reeder at gmail.com'; Berube, Debra (HHS/DAB); Corning, Diane H. (CMS/CCSQ); Catherine Wolfe (cwolfe12 at centurytel.net); Nate Horne (nathanmhorne at gmail.com); kelly.cooper at ubalt.edu; teresa jeter-cutting (joyindancing at yahoo.com); Bob Rhudy (bobrhudy at yahoo.com); 'Arnettia S. Wright, Esq. (awright at wrightlg.com)'; Accounts2 Wheel Touring (accounts at 2wheeltouring.net); adrienne lefkowitz (euniverz at aol.com); D. Levy (adl at browngold.com); Greg Dolin (greg.dolin at gmail.com); 'goering at aclu-md.org'; 'Terri Parrish (gogirltng at aol.com)'; Scott, Stephon L. (CMS/OEOCR); Maile George; 'Michael Hudak (mhudak007 at gmail.com)'; Michelle Bruns Miller; 'mark.sundahl at law.csuohio.edu'; 'Barbara Tyler (barbara.tyler6 at gmail.com)'; Bill Roth; Mala; Melody Twigg (melody.twigg at gmail.com); Mbrunson at acb.org; clarence davis (cdavis2687 at aol.com); Claudia_L_Gordon at who.eop.gov; EP (dogsinthetrash at yahoo.com); elaine at clarityresolutions.com; eandalman at a-f.net; Robert Dinerstein (rdiners at wcl.american.edu) Cc: George Failla (GFailla at mdod.state.md.us); Wright, Shawn (Wright at BlankRome.com) Subject: [blindlaw] Link of CNN on Emergency Preparedness: Community Dialogues? Colleagues: Marcie Roth, Director of FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination, would like to share the link to CNN.com below with you all regarding a largely overlooked report issued this month. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction found that the crucial needs of about 1 billion people living with physical and mental disabilities around the world are not woven into the disaster planning and emergency response plans of governments and civil society groups. I worked with the Maryland Department of Disabilities in the past on this issue. Notably, there is a need to restart policy work from a disability focus on the access of people with disabilities to emergency preparedness, response, and mitigation; this is especially in light of the recently enacted federal legislation requiring accessible notifications. A stakeholder community dialogue, facilitated by the Mid-Atlantic Lyceum, might be convened. For more on this report please consult: http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/21/opinion/sonenshine-disabilities-disasters/. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/deannaljones%40comcast .net ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4158 / Virus Database: 3614/6775 - Release Date: 10/23/13 From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Thu Oct 24 15:12:55 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:12:55 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Link of CNN on Emergency Preparedness: Community Dialogues? In-Reply-To: <51DD7401-2B9B-4450-81F8-5FD63AB27C09@mdod.state.md.us> References: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E1688D2@pl-emsmb12> <51DD7401-2B9B-4450-81F8-5FD63AB27C09@mdod.state.md.us> Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E168C44@pl-emsmb12> Thanks. -----Original Message----- From: George Failla [mailto:GFailla at mdod.state.md.us] Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 10:38 AM To: Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA) Cc: Blind Law Mailing List (blindlaw at nfbnet.org); Sheila Durant (durantsheila at gmail.com); Joshua Friedman (jterpslaw at gmail.com); srstarburst at aol.com; mhaineshi at gmail.com; Bernstein, Donna (dbernstein at mdlab.org); 'Marsha Parham' (mparham at baltimorecountymd.gov); Matthew Pierce (mpierce at wcl.american.edu); Charles Crawford (ccrawford at RCN.com); Theresa Stern (tstern at guidedogs.com); Melissa Hudson; Maile George; Outside Melanie Brunson; Outside Becky Andrews; Terry Christensen; Caroline Griffin (cag at carolineagriffin.com); Allie Phillips; Jacob Casper (jarucasper at comcast.net); mwasserman at provider-resources.com; EP (dogsinthetrash at yahoo.com); FEDsFirst at gmail.com; Olsen, Jason - ODEP (Olsen.Jason at dol.gov); Othman, Ronza (CMS/OEOCR); Knapp, Joanne (jknapp at law.umaryland.edu); Kim.Charlson-Perkins.org (Kim.Charlson at Perkins.org); mrichert at afb.net; Cleary, Kevin (Kevin.Cleary at baltimorecity.gov); mala.ortiz at mdcourts.gov; lou.gieszl at courts.state.md.us; Lainey Feingold (LF at LFLegal.com); Rachel.Wohl at courts.state.md.us; Fahrendorf, Sarah R.(CMS/CCSQ); Nathalia Foditsch (foditsch at gmail.com); SAUER JIM (jimsauer at msn.com); Robert Mueller; Ricks, Yolanda L. (CMS/OSORA); Peterson, James C. (CMS/OOM); penny.reeder at gmail.com; Berube, Debra (HHS/DAB); Corning, Diane H. (CMS/CCSQ); Catherine Wolfe (cwolfe12 at centurytel.net); Nate Horne (nathanmhorne at gmail.com); kelly.cooper at ubalt.edu; teresa jeter-cutting (joyindancing at yahoo.com); Bob Rhudy (bobrhudy at yahoo.com); Arnettia S. Wright, Esq. (awright at wrightlg.com); Accounts2 Wheel Touring (accounts at 2wheeltouring.net); adrienne lefkowitz (euniverz at aol.com); D. Levy (adl at browngold.com); Greg Dolin (greg.dolin at gmail.com); goering at aclu-md.org; Terri Parrish (gogirltng at aol.com); Scott, Stephon L. (CMS/OEOCR); Michael Hudak (mhudak007 at gmail.com); Michelle Bruns Miller; mark.sundahl at law.csuohio.edu; Barbara Tyler (barbara.tyler6 at gmail.com); Bill Roth; Mala; Melody Twigg (melody.twigg at gmail.com); Mbrunson at acb.org; clarence davis (cdavis2687 at aol.com); Claudia_L_Gordon at who.eop.gov; elaine at clarityresolutions.com; eandalman at a-f.net; Robert Dinerstein (rdiners at wcl.american.edu); Wright, Shawn (Wright at BlankRome.com) Subject: Re: Link of CNN on Emergency Preparedness: Community Dialogues? Gary- Thank you for sharing this link. MDOD continues to work closely with MEMA, DHR (sheltering), DHMH (Health Needs), Aging and other state agencies to address needs of people with disabilities in emergencies. We also partner with the Centers for independent living and other stakeholders to stay in contact in such circumstances. The Department is actively engaged in planning, training and exercises, and response when the State Emergency Operations Center is activated. I would also encourage you and your contacts to also build on local networks as many decisions and actions are local in nature. George P. Failla, Jr. Deputy Secretary Maryland Department of Disabilities Sent from my iPad On Oct 24, 2013, at 9:20 AM, "Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)" > wrote: Colleagues: Marcie Roth, Director of FEMA’s Office of Disability Integration and Coordination, would like to share the link to CNN.com below with you all regarding a largely overlooked report issued this month. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction found that the crucial needs of about 1 billion people living with physical and mental disabilities around the world are not woven into the disaster planning and emergency response plans of governments and civil society groups. I worked with the Maryland Department of Disabilities in the past on this issue. Notably, there is a need to restart policy work from a disability focus on the access of people with disabilities to emergency preparedness, response, and mitigation; this is especially in light of the recently enacted federal legislation requiring accessible notifications. A stakeholder community dialogue, facilitated by the Mid-Atlantic Lyceum, might be convened. For more on this report please consult: http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/21/opinion/sonenshine-disabilities-disasters/. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Thu Oct 24 17:08:20 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 17:08:20 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: FCC Issues Temporary Waiver for CVAA Compliance by E-readers to Allow Further Agency Review In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E168DD5@pl-emsmb12> From: AccessInfo [mailto:AccessInfo at fcc.gov] Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 1:02 PM To: Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA) Subject: FCC Issues Temporary Waiver for CVAA Compliance by E-readers to Allow Further Agency Review On October 22, 2013, the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau announced that the FCC needs more time to review a petition requesting a waiver from the FCC's advanced communications accessibility requirements for certain e-reader devices. The petition was filed by a Coalition of E-Reader Manufacturers. The Bureau granted the temporary waiver until January 28, 2014. During this temporary waiver period, the FCC will evaluate the merits of the petition and decide whether to grant or deny the waiver request. Links to the Order: PDF: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-13-2039A1.pdf Word: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-13-2039A1.docx Text: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-13-2039A1.txt For more information, contact Eliot Greenwald at eliot.greenwald at fcc.gov or (202) 418-2235, or Elaine Gardner at elaine.gardner at fcc.gov or (202) 418-0581 in the FCC's Disability Rights Office. From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Thu Oct 24 18:49:44 2013 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 12:49:44 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Please Post/Fowrad/Refresh the following for ACLU, WLO-Summer 2014 Legal Internship, in Washington, DC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <007301ced0e9$cea48950$6bed9bf0$@labarrelaw.com> From: hrintern2 [mailto:hrintern2 at aclu.org] Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 12:18 PM To: slabarre at labarrelaw.com Subject: Please Post/Fowrad/Refresh the following for ACLU, WLO-Summer 2014 Legal Internship, in Washington, DC 2014 SUMMER LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY NOTICE TO SECOND AND THIRD YEAR LAW STUDENTS American Civil Liberties Union Washington Legislative Office, DC For more than 93 years, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU) has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together the country's largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, and members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The Washington Legislative Office (WLO) of the ACLU seeks applicants for legal interns for the Summer of 2014 in Washington, D.C. OVERVIEW Founded in 1952, the Washington National Office is responsible for advancing the civil liberties agenda of the national organization before Congress and the Executive Branch, as well as working with ACLU affiliates on state legislatures. The Summer Legal Internship requires a 10-12 week commitment and is full-time. Students are highly encouraged to seek Public Interest Fellowship funds for the internship. Arrangements can be made for work/study or course credit. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Legal interns will have the opportunity to work on a variety of issues. Working closely with the Lobbyists, whose area of focus matches a specific civil liberties issue area, interns will gain exposure to all aspects of litigation and legislative/policy work including: * Researching civil liberties implications of legislative proposals and track related legislation. * Working with attorneys to draft testimony for Congressional hearings. * Attending hearings and preparing written reports. * Attending coalition meetings as necessary with the lead lobbyist. * Researching and drafting issue statements for posting on the ACLU's web site, in newsletters and action alerts. * Other projects as assigned. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS The internship is open to all second and third year law students who have completed coursework in constitutional law and possess: * Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills. * The ability to work independently, a high degree of motivation and the initiative to see projects through to completion. * An understanding of constitutional law & legal research. * A commitment to civil liberties and a demonstrated interest in a specific area of legislation. HOW TO APPLY Applicants should send their cover letter, resume and a legal writing sample of 5-7 pages to hrjobsWLO at aclu.org reference [Summer-2014-WLO-Legal Internship/INCL] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to Reproductive Freedom Project postings. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job posting. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: hrjobsinclreq at aclu.org. Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name "ACLU." From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Thu Oct 24 19:08:51 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 19:08:51 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Link on Disab. Exhibits -- Smithsonian Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E168F2A@pl-emsmb12> Visit The Online Exhibit - http://everybody.si.edu/: The Smithsonian National Museum of American History has a new on-line exhibit titled "Everybody: An Artifact History of Disability in America." People with disabilities have been present throughout American history, but rarely appear in textbooks or shared public memories. Curator Katherine Ott introduces a new online exhibition that helps us understand the American experience and reveals how complicated history really is. "There are thousands upon thousands of such stories about people with disabilities that never make it into the history books. To broaden the familiar narratives of American history and give presence to some of the "disappeared" in American history, we created an online exhibition about disability drawn from the museum's collections. The online exhibition is at the center of the museum's work in unraveling the intricate ways in which stigma, rights, and everyday realities intertwine. The museum has dozens of photographic images of people with disabilities. We know neither the name nor circumstances of most of them. Being anonymous or forgotten does not mean that you are invisible. We can piece together past experiences by combining what the image tells us (about age, clothing, location, era, activity) with what we know about the history of disability in America. Such things as surfaced roads, escalators and elevators, the internet, as well as the closing of asylums and even the availability of inexpensive eye-glasses and a host of medical treatments have created circumstances that enabled political and social change. Our artifacts can explain events such as protests, hospitalization, first communion, and graduation and what they meant in the lives of people. Artifacts give shape and substance to historical experiences in ways that retrieve stories of those who did not have the resources, support, or power to leave a mark." Katherine Ott is a curator in the Division of Medicine and Science. Stacey H. E. Newton IS Disabilty Employment Program Manager Training & Development International Services USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service 4700 River Road, Unit 65 Riverdale, MD 20737 Telephone: (301) 851-3777 FAX: (301) 734-7749 Email: Stacey.Newton at aphis.usda.gov This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Thu Oct 24 19:29:23 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 19:29:23 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Monday, 28 Oct. -- Dine Out, Support Disab. Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D3E168F7F@pl-emsmb12> Greetings: Do find the below. A series of establishments in the District will support the disability work of AAPD on Monday night. As I will be just returning from Ohio, I am unlikely to attend. That said, this would be a great time for folks from the Lyceum; the Center; and the FEWDs to gather. [You're Invited] Join the Movement! Dine for Disability The American Association of People with Disabilities is the nation's largest disability rights organization. We promote equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation for people with disabilities. Our members, including people with disabilities and our family, friends, and supporters, represent a powerful force for change. Please join AAPD and celebrate Dine for Disability on Monday, October 28th by encouraging your friends and family to dine at the following restaurants in the DC metro area: Toscana Café M Street Bar and Grill Cassatt's Café Pretoria Sorrento The Degrees Bar and Lounge - Ritz Carlton Drafting Table Jake's American Grille The Ugly Mug District 2 Bar & Grille AAPD's partnering restaurants have agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds on Monday, October 28th to support the disability civil rights movement. So please feast away, and support this noteworthy cause! Please contact Meredith Raymond at mraymond at aapd.com or 202-521-4318 with any comments or questions. Thank you very much for your friendship and support! -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: bar announcement employment10-16-13 Attorney.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 16615 bytes Desc: bar announcement employment10-16-13 Attorney.docx URL: From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Fri Oct 25 15:34:02 2013 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 09:34:02 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice In-Reply-To: <98A98D365DA17347B0FA3158D79B4894470723E2@DPRC-EXCH-P06.JCONMAIL.doj.gov> References: <5A114E4DF190414C9DEC8CF5D78729BD0BD88E0574@GSD-MBX-RDC06.gsd.doj.gov> <98A98D365DA17347B0FA3158D79B4894470723E2@DPRC-EXCH-P06.JCONMAIL.doj.gov> Message-ID: <00d701ced197$a1c59330$e550b990$@labarrelaw.com> Fyi From: Hunter, Sue (JMD) [mailto:Sue.Hunter at usdoj.gov] Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 9:24 AM To: Hunter, Sue (JMD) Subject: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice Below is a list of current attorney vacancies at the United States Department of Justice. We encourage all interested applicants to apply; however, please note that due to temporary funding restrictions we may not be able to fill all of the currently advertised positions. To learn more about Justice and our legal careers, please visit our website: www.justice.gov/careers/legal/. In addition, every year over 1,800 volunteer legal interns serve in DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices throughout the country. If you know any law students who may be interested in a DOJ volunteer internship, please encourage them to review the many opportunities featured at www.justice.gov/careers/legal/volunteer-intern.html. Finally, please share this email with interested colleagues and peers. If you wish to update the contact information for you or the organization you represent, or no longer wish to receive these periodic email announcements, please respond to this email address and ask to be removed from our mailing list. Thank you. United States Department of Justice National Security Division Counsel for Cyber Investigations Reimbursable Detail Opportunity Applications must be submitted by: November 1, 2013. Date posted: 10-24-2013 Reimbursable Detail Opportunity Assistant Agency Counsel Office of Administration Criminal Division Vacancy Announcement Number: 14-CRM-ADM-003 Closing Date: November 8, 2013 Date posted: 10-23-2013 Special Assistant United States Attorney (UNCOMPENSATED) United States Attorney's Office Western District of Missouri Vacancy Announcement Number 2013-4 This announcement is open continuously. Date posted: 10-22-2013 United States Department of Justice National Security Division Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism Attorney Advisor Washington, DC Vacancy Announcement Closing Date: October 31, 2013 Applications must be submitted by: October 31, 2013. Date posted: 10-22-2013 United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, Special Litigation Section Special Litigation Counsel GS-15 Announcement Number: 13-ATT-007 Applications are being accepted from Thursday, September 26, 2013 through 11:59 PM ETZ, Monday, November 04, 2013. Date posted: 10-22-2013 Experienced Trial Attorney, GS-905-13/14/15 U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section Judicial Attache Bogota, Colombia 13-CRM-NDD-039 This announcement will be open until Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Date posted: 10-22-2013 United States Department of Justice National Security Division Office of Law and Policy Counsel, GS-905-13/14/15 Announcement will remain open until filled. Date posted: 10-18-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Office of Chief Counsel Asset Forfeiture Division Attorney Advisor, GS-905-15 Washington, DC Applications must be received by October 31, 2013, the closing date of this announcement. Date posted: 10-18-2013 United States Department of Justice National Security Division Office of Law and Policy Deputy Chief GS-905-15 (International) Applications will be handled on a rolling basis until all available positions are filled. Date posted: 09-27-2013 From chris.stewart at uky.edu Fri Oct 25 16:06:35 2013 From: chris.stewart at uky.edu (Stewart, Christopher K) Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:06:35 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Study Aids for law students Message-ID: Hello All, Does anyone have any good leads on accessible study aids? Also, does anyone have advice about outlining from a blind standpoint? I mean, is there a better way besides the standard outlining format that anyone has found particularly useful? Best, Chris -- Chris K. Stewart University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016 California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010 Ph: (502)457-1757 From darlene.olsen at gmail.com Sat Oct 26 12:48:05 2013 From: darlene.olsen at gmail.com (Darlene Olsen) Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 05:48:05 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Study Aids for law students In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Salutations Stewart, I think that the subscription to the "Study Aide" called, AdaptiBar is a wonderful study aid. It offers Black Letter Law and multiple choice questions to assist students in gathering the choices to make for answers and explains the reasons that other choices were incorect. Respectfully yours On 10/25/13, Stewart, Christopher K wrote: > Hello All, > Does anyone have any good leads on accessible study aids? Also, does > anyone have advice about outlining from a blind standpoint? I mean, is > there a better way besides the standard outlining format that anyone > has found particularly useful? > > Best, > Chris > > > -- > Chris K. Stewart > University of Kentucky College of Law, > J.D. Candidate, 2016 > California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010 > Ph: > (502)457-1757 > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/darlene.olsen%40gmail.com > -- Darlene Olsen From rumpole at roadrunner.com Sun Oct 27 13:25:50 2013 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2013 09:25:50 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Article of interest Message-ID: <0244349407C34574B3649F45FA858832@mycomputer> This is a bit off topic, but I think the list is perhaps a good place to let people know about it. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/27/arts/artsspecial/welcoming-art-lovers-with -disabilities.html?emc=eta1 &_r=0 Would those of you who have kids with an impairment, or if you just plain like to go to museums please pass it along? Ross From sbg at sbgaal.com Mon Oct 28 17:14:20 2013 From: sbg at sbgaal.com (Shannon) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:14:20 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Message-ID: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Oct 28 17:21:44 2013 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:21:44 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> Message-ID: <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Mon Oct 28 17:26:05 2013 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:26:05 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> Message-ID: <003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> In my opinion, an ultra-book computer would be better than a tablet. The new ones are almost as small as a tablet, are very light, have great battery life, and are easier to use without sight. Daniel K. 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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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com From sbg at sbgaal.com Mon Oct 28 17:32:26 2013 From: sbg at sbgaal.com (Shannon) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:32:26 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> <003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> Message-ID: <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com> Do you have one you recommend? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:26 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets In my opinion, an ultra-book computer would be better than a tablet. The new ones are almost as small as a tablet, are very light, have great battery life, and are easier to use without sight. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com From sbg at sbgaal.com Mon Oct 28 17:33:36 2013 From: sbg at sbgaal.com (Shannon) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:33:36 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> Message-ID: <007a01ced403$d5b93c00$812bb400$@sbgaal.com> My computer is windows 7 and I just would like it to synchronize with my outlook tasks and calendar; I put my client notes in tasks. Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com From dravant at ameritech.net Mon Oct 28 17:37:45 2013 From: dravant at ameritech.net (denise avant) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:37:45 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Fwd: [gui-talk] Fwd: Career Query References: Message-ID: Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: David Andrews > Date: October 28, 2013 at 12:00:17 PM CDT > To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org > Subject: [gui-talk] Fwd: Career Query > Reply-To: "Discussion of the Graphical User Interface, GUI Talk Mailing List" > > >> >> >> >> Dear Dave, >> >> Please post this to the NFB listservs. Thanks so much! >> >> __________ >> >> A teacher of the visually impaired in Illinois has a blind high school student who hopes to become a court reporter. She is seeking a blind person who has worked or is currently working in this career. If you are a court reporter, or if you know a blind person who works in this field, please contact this TVI at jannamarystein at gmail.com. Thanks for any help you can provide! >> >> Debbie Stein > > > _______________________________________________ > gui-talk mailing list > gui-talk at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gui-talk_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for gui-talk: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/gui-talk_nfbnet.org/dravant%40ameritech.net From agtolentino at gmail.com Mon Oct 28 17:39:50 2013 From: agtolentino at gmail.com (Aser Tolentino) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:39:50 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Seeking Opinions on the Accessibility of Government Forms Message-ID: Dear List: I am currently working with the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund as a volunteer attorney, and would like to ask for your assistance. As you may know, DREDF successfully litigated a case, ACB v. Astrue on behalf of a nationwide class of blind and visually impaired Social Security Administration benefit recipients, beneficiaries and representative payees, requiring SSA to provide notices in alternative formats upon request. DREDF is now working to prove that the law requires SSA and other governmental agencies make the forms used to communicate with them accessible as well, -- electronically, in large print, and braille. It would be extremely helpful if you could share with me any experiences you have regarding the accessibility of forms provided by agencies of the federal government. If anyone has dealt with SSA forms before, that would be terrific. But what I'm also looking to find out is how much luck have people had with accessible forms. So I would like to hear about your experiences -- good and bad -- and examples of best practices or success stories using PDFs, online submissions, braille ready formats, and any other alternatives. Should a range of alternatives be offered and provided? Why or why not? Speaking of the Social Security Administration specifically, the agency's current position is that persons may request any form in an electronically fillable format. Has anyone ever successfully done this or been made aware of it as an option for submitting forms to SSA? I would be very grateful for anything you would be willing to share on list or off. Thank you in advance and have a nice day. Sincerely, Aser Tolentino From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Oct 28 17:41:15 2013 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:41:15 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer><003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com> Message-ID: <24C0150E61E141D998CFE6F77AACDA14@mycomputer> Yes, the one that Dan has suggested. I only asked the question because, to some blind lawyers I know, cost is an issue and some tablets or smaller laptops may not handle some of the more unique software packages that their practice demands. I use an older laptop for meetings and hearings for two reasons, one being that I keep only what I will use that day so that if anyone steals it, or if I drop it, the loss is minimal. The second reason is that I can't afford the really nice units. So I recycle the old laptops for use when I'm on the road. I have also found that Lenovo puts out a darn nice product that is very durable if you were born with butter fingers to go along with blindness as I was. They really can take some punishment. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:32 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Do you have one you recommend? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:26 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets In my opinion, an ultra-book computer would be better than a tablet. The new ones are almost as small as a tablet, are very light, have great battery life, and are easier to use without sight. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Mon Oct 28 17:52:39 2013 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:52:39 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> <003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com> Message-ID: <003701ced406$7ece88c0$7c6b9a40$@wiennergould.com> I guess it depends on how much you want to spend. I have the Lenovo think pad x230, and it is great. It even has a Verizon wireless broadband card, although that costs extra. I also have a Toshiba ultra-book I got from Best Buy for about $600, and it is almost as good. The Lenovo makes the x-1 carbine, which is ultra-light weight and capable, but expensive. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:32 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Do you have one you recommend? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:26 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets In my opinion, an ultra-book computer would be better than a tablet. The new ones are almost as small as a tablet, are very light, have great battery life, and are easier to use without sight. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com From attorney at alcidonislaw.com Mon Oct 28 17:54:45 2013 From: attorney at alcidonislaw.com (Rod Alcidonis, Esq.) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:54:45 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer><003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com> Message-ID: I am using the Le novo Ultrabook 431S, Thinkpad. It works great. Light and powerful. I get at least 6 to 7 hours out of it, sufficient to go on all day for most hearings. If I could now find a good bluetooth earpiece (not headset) to go with it, I would be golden. Rod Alcidonis, Esq. -----Original Message----- From: Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:32 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Do you have one you recommend? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:26 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets In my opinion, an ultra-book computer would be better than a tablet. The new ones are almost as small as a tablet, are very light, have great battery life, and are easier to use without sight. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonislaw.com From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Mon Oct 28 18:02:00 2013 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:02:00 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <007a01ced403$d5b93c00$812bb400$@sbgaal.com> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> <007a01ced403$d5b93c00$812bb400$@sbgaal.com> Message-ID: <003801ced407$ccd16e60$66744b20$@wiennergould.com> I don't actually cync to computers, because I used the same laptop at the office and on the road. That way, all of my email's and calendar are with me all the time. There are services which will cync all of your computers each month. I think maybe I cloud will cync your computers 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:34 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets My computer is windows 7 and I just would like it to synchronize with my outlook tasks and calendar; I put my client notes in tasks. Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com From gerard.sadlier at gmail.com Mon Oct 28 18:04:56 2013 From: gerard.sadlier at gmail.com (Gerard Sadlier) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:04:56 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> <003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com> Message-ID: How much battery will you get? On 10/28/13, Rod Alcidonis, Esq. wrote: > I am using the Le novo Ultrabook 431S, Thinkpad. It works great. Light and > powerful. I get at least 6 to 7 hours out of it, sufficient to go on all day > > for most hearings. If I could now find a good bluetooth earpiece (not > headset) to go with it, I would be golden. > > Rod Alcidonis, Esq. > -----Original Message----- > From: Shannon > Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:32 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets > > Do you have one you recommend? > > Sincerely, > > Shannon Geihsler > Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC > 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 > Lubbock, Texas 79423 > Phone: (806) 763-3999 > Mobile: (806) 781-9296 > Fax: (806) 749-3752 > E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com > > This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or > attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any > review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express > permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, > please contact the sender and delete all copies. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. > Beitz > Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:26 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets > > In my opinion, an ultra-book computer would be better than a tablet. The > new ones are almost as small as a tablet, are very light, have great > battery > life, and are easier to use without sight. > > > > > 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 > > www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr > Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:22 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets > > Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows > 8 > machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a > "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings > with you. > Ross > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon > Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM > To: Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets > > Hi Group, > > I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works > especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also > curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based > computer. > > Thanks in advance for any insight! > > Sincerely, > > Shannon Geihsler > Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC > 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 > Lubbock, Texas 79423 > Phone: (806) 763-3999 > Mobile: (806) 781-9296 > Fax: (806) 749-3752 > E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com > > This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or > attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any > review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express > permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, > please contact the sender and delete all copies. > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c > om > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. > com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonislaw.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/gerard.sadlier%40gmail.com > From pattichang at att.net Mon Oct 28 18:24:19 2013 From: pattichang at att.net (pattichang at att.net) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:24:19 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Fwd: [gui-talk] Fwd: Career Query In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2B5620E1-C113-411F-9370-CA2ABEC9D53C@att.net> That is Janas email. Patti S. Gregory-Chang NFBI President NFB Scholarship Comm. Chair Sent from my iPhone On Oct 28, 2013, at 12:37 PM, denise avant wrote: Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: David Andrews > Date: October 28, 2013 at 12:00:17 PM CDT > To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org > Subject: [gui-talk] Fwd: Career Query > Reply-To: "Discussion of the Graphical User Interface, GUI Talk Mailing List" > > >> >> >> >> Dear Dave, >> >> Please post this to the NFB listservs. Thanks so much! >> >> __________ >> >> A teacher of the visually impaired in Illinois has a blind high school student who hopes to become a court reporter. She is seeking a blind person who has worked or is currently working in this career. If you are a court reporter, or if you know a blind person who works in this field, please contact this TVI at jannamarystein at gmail.com. Thanks for any help you can provide! >> >> Debbie Stein > > > _______________________________________________ > gui-talk mailing list > gui-talk at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gui-talk_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for gui-talk: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/gui-talk_nfbnet.org/dravant%40ameritech.net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/pattichang%40att.net From sbg at sbgaal.com Mon Oct 28 19:21:08 2013 From: sbg at sbgaal.com (Shannon) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:21:08 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer><003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com> Message-ID: <00b101ced412$db708f90$9251aeb0$@sbgaal.com> I know; I have had real trouble getting a blue tooth earpiece for my Aces laptop computer. I was using a Motorola blue Solale and it stopped working. If you find something, please share the name of it. Thanks! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rod Alcidonis, Esq. Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:55 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets I am using the Le novo Ultrabook 431S, Thinkpad. It works great. Light and powerful. I get at least 6 to 7 hours out of it, sufficient to go on all day for most hearings. If I could now find a good bluetooth earpiece (not headset) to go with it, I would be golden. Rod Alcidonis, Esq. -----Original Message----- From: Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:32 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Do you have one you recommend? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:26 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets In my opinion, an ultra-book computer would be better than a tablet. The new ones are almost as small as a tablet, are very light, have great battery life, and are easier to use without sight. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla w.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Mon Oct 28 19:23:38 2013 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 15:23:38 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <00b101ced412$db708f90$9251aeb0$@sbgaal.com> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer><003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com> <00b101ced412$db708f90$9251aeb0$@sbgaal.com> Message-ID: <004901ced413$34198d40$9c4ca7c0$@wiennergould.com> I think A T Guys has one, but I never tried it. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 3:21 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets I know; I have had real trouble getting a blue tooth earpiece for my Aces laptop computer. I was using a Motorola blue Solale and it stopped working. If you find something, please share the name of it. Thanks! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rod Alcidonis, Esq. Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:55 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets I am using the Le novo Ultrabook 431S, Thinkpad. It works great. Light and powerful. I get at least 6 to 7 hours out of it, sufficient to go on all day for most hearings. If I could now find a good bluetooth earpiece (not headset) to go with it, I would be golden. Rod Alcidonis, Esq. -----Original Message----- From: Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:32 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Do you have one you recommend? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:26 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets In my opinion, an ultra-book computer would be better than a tablet. The new ones are almost as small as a tablet, are very light, have great battery life, and are easier to use without sight. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonisla w.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com From sbg at sbgaal.com Mon Oct 28 19:24:39 2013 From: sbg at sbgaal.com (Shannon) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:24:39 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <003701ced406$7ece88c0$7c6b9a40$@wiennergould.com> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> <003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com> <003701ced406$7ece88c0$7c6b9a40$@wiennergould.com> Message-ID: <00b201ced413$5a066a00$0e133e00$@sbgaal.com> Can you use jaws with the lanovo? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:53 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets I guess it depends on how much you want to spend. I have the Lenovo think pad x230, and it is great. It even has a Verizon wireless broadband card, although that costs extra. I also have a Toshiba ultra-book I got from Best Buy for about $600, and it is almost as good. The Lenovo makes the x-1 carbine, which is ultra-light weight and capable, but expensive. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:32 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Do you have one you recommend? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:26 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets In my opinion, an ultra-book computer would be better than a tablet. The new ones are almost as small as a tablet, are very light, have great battery life, and are easier to use without sight. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Mon Oct 28 19:37:51 2013 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 15:37:51 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <00b201ced413$5a066a00$0e133e00$@sbgaal.com> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> <003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com> <003701ced406$7ece88c0$7c6b9a40$@wiennergould.com> <00b201ced413$5a066a00$0e133e00$@sbgaal.com> Message-ID: <004a01ced415$30f81710$92e84530$@wiennergould.com> Yes. Make sure you get advice when ordering though, so that you get the right configuration for your needs. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 3:25 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Can you use jaws with the lanovo? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:53 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets I guess it depends on how much you want to spend. I have the Lenovo think pad x230, and it is great. It even has a Verizon wireless broadband card, although that costs extra. I also have a Toshiba ultra-book I got from Best Buy for about $600, and it is almost as good. The Lenovo makes the x-1 carbine, which is ultra-light weight and capable, but expensive. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:32 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Do you have one you recommend? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:26 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets In my opinion, an ultra-book computer would be better than a tablet. The new ones are almost as small as a tablet, are very light, have great battery life, and are easier to use without sight. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Oct 28 19:42:29 2013 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 15:42:29 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <00b201ced413$5a066a00$0e133e00$@sbgaal.com> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> <003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com><003701ced406$7ece88c0$7c6b9a40$@wiennergould.com> <00b201ced413$5a066a00$0e133e00$@sbgaal.com> Message-ID: <2DAE34F769F544ED963743919DF42757@mycomputer> Yes you can. Lenovo has proven to work pretty well for me. But I need to clarify that I've been running XP pro forever. I'll need to jump to Windows 7 and I'll be getting a newer Lenovo to do it with. I'm partial to them because of my experiences and those of my wife and son, both of whom use them as well. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 3:25 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Can you use jaws with the lanovo? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:53 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets I guess it depends on how much you want to spend. I have the Lenovo think pad x230, and it is great. It even has a Verizon wireless broadband card, although that costs extra. I also have a Toshiba ultra-book I got from Best Buy for about $600, and it is almost as good. The Lenovo makes the x-1 carbine, which is ultra-light weight and capable, but expensive. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:32 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Do you have one you recommend? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:26 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets In my opinion, an ultra-book computer would be better than a tablet. The new ones are almost as small as a tablet, are very light, have great battery life, and are easier to use without sight. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om From dbeitz at wiennergould.com Mon Oct 28 19:47:38 2013 From: dbeitz at wiennergould.com (Daniel K. Beitz) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 15:47:38 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <2DAE34F769F544ED963743919DF42757@mycomputer> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> <003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com><003701ced406$7ece88c0$7c6b9a40$@wiennergould.com> <00b201ced413$5a066a00$0e133e00$@sbgaal.com> <2DAE34F769F544ED963743919DF42757@mycomputer> Message-ID: <004b01ced416$8e94d290$abbe77b0$@wiennergould.com> I use a lanovo x230, with Windows 7. It works great. I have heard Windows 8 works fine too. I also would not be afraid of a Toshiba satellite ultra portable if the lanovo proves to be too expensive. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 3:42 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Yes you can. Lenovo has proven to work pretty well for me. But I need to clarify that I've been running XP pro forever. I'll need to jump to Windows 7 and I'll be getting a newer Lenovo to do it with. I'm partial to them because of my experiences and those of my wife and son, both of whom use them as well. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 3:25 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Can you use jaws with the lanovo? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:53 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets I guess it depends on how much you want to spend. I have the Lenovo think pad x230, and it is great. It even has a Verizon wireless broadband card, although that costs extra. I also have a Toshiba ultra-book I got from Best Buy for about $600, and it is almost as good. The Lenovo makes the x-1 carbine, which is ultra-light weight and capable, but expensive. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:32 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Do you have one you recommend? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:26 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets In my opinion, an ultra-book computer would be better than a tablet. The new ones are almost as small as a tablet, are very light, have great battery life, and are easier to use without sight. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com From Attorney at alcidonislaw.com Mon Oct 28 20:22:08 2013 From: Attorney at alcidonislaw.com (Rod Alcidonis, Esquire) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 16:22:08 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <00b201ced413$5a066a00$0e133e00$@sbgaal.com> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> <003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com><003701ced406$7ece88c0$7c6b9a40$@wiennergould.com> <00b201ced413$5a066a00$0e133e00$@sbgaal.com> Message-ID: <03BCE000148D4D6EB667025B88DB4F9B@RodTHINK> Absolutely. Rod Alcidonis, Esq. -----Original Message----- From: Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 3:24 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Can you use jaws with the lanovo? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:53 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets I guess it depends on how much you want to spend. I have the Lenovo think pad x230, and it is great. It even has a Verizon wireless broadband card, although that costs extra. I also have a Toshiba ultra-book I got from Best Buy for about $600, and it is almost as good. The Lenovo makes the x-1 carbine, which is ultra-light weight and capable, but expensive. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:32 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Do you have one you recommend? Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K. Beitz Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:26 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets In my opinion, an ultra-book computer would be better than a tablet. The new ones are almost as small as a tablet, are very light, have great battery life, and are easier to use without sight. 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 www.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 [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/dbeitz%40wiennergould. com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/attorney%40alcidonislaw.com From lmendez at twcny.rr.com Mon Oct 28 20:26:11 2013 From: lmendez at twcny.rr.com (Luis Mendez) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 16:26:11 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <00b101ced412$db708f90$9251aeb0$@sbgaal.com> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> <003301ced402$c84e4980$58eadc80$@wiennergould.com> <007901ced403$ac20bc60$04623520$@sbgaal.com> <00b101ced412$db708f90$9251aeb0$@sbgaal.com> Message-ID: I use a Jawbone Icon which works very well, but only has a battery life of about four hours. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2013, at 3:21 PM, "Shannon" wrote: > > I know; I have had real trouble getting a blue tooth earpiece for my Aces > laptop computer. I was using a Motorola blue Solale and it stopped > working. If you find something, please share the name of it. > > Thanks! > > Sincerely, > > Shannon Geihsler > Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC > 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 > Lubbock, Texas 79423 > Phone: (806) 763-3999 > Mobile: (806) 781-9296 > Fax: (806) 749-3752 > E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com > > This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or > attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any > review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express > permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, > please contact the sender and delete all copies. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rod > Alcidonis, Esq. > Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:55 PM > To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets > > I am using the Le novo Ultrabook 431S, Thinkpad. It works great. Light and > powerful. I get at least 6 to 7 hours out of it, sufficient to go on all day > for most hearings. If I could now find a good bluetooth earpiece (not > headset) to go with it, I would be golden. > > Rod Alcidonis, Esq. > -----Original Message----- > From: Shannon > Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:32 PM From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Mon Oct 28 22:38:56 2013 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:38:56 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Please post/forward ACLU RJP Summer 2014 Legal Internship In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: From: Jobs [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Maurer, Patricia Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 11:59 AM To: jobs at nfbnet.org Subject: [Jobs] FW: Please post/forward ACLU RJP Summer 2014 Legal Internship From: hrintern [mailto:hrintern at aclu.org] Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 1:50 PM To: Maurer, Patricia Subject: Please post/forward ACLU RJP Summer 2014 Legal Internship SUMMER 2014 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY NOTICE TO ALL LAW STUDENTS American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Racial Justice Program, NY For more than 93 years, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together the country's largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, and members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. The Racial Justice Program of the ACLU's National Office in New York City seeks legal interns for the Summer of 2014. OVERVIEW The ACLU's Racial Justice Program (RJP) aims to preserve and extend constitutionally guaranteed rights as well as other rights, to segments of the population that historically have been denied those rights on the basis of race, ethnicity or national origin. RJP challenges racial discrimination and other practices and policies that have a direct or disparate impact on communities of color with a particular emphasis on education and criminal justice issues and with an emerging focus on economic issues. Among its other goals, The Project seeks to ensure that all children have access to equal, high quality educational opportunities, regardless of race or ethnicity. Likewise, the Racial Justice Project is dedicated to exposing and eliminating discriminatory racial practices and policies which have a disproportionate impact on communities of color throughout the criminal justice system. It has worked to assure that persons of color have access to economic opportunities in the areas of government programs and access to home ownership. In furtherance of these goals, RJP, often working with the ACLU's affiliates nationwide, has filed lawsuits challenging disparate educational opportunities, pre- and post- 9/11 racial profiling, policies and practices which push children out of the education system into the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems, unfair lending practices and a range of police and criminal justice system practices which have a particularly adverse impact on communities of color. RJP has also engaged in other innovative advocacy and public education efforts including the development of resource materials and web sites addressing a number of racial justice issues. The Racial Justice Project is part of the ACLU Equality Center, which also includes the ACLU's work on immigrant's rights, voting rights and disability rights. INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW The Racial Justice Program is offering Legal Interns the opportunity to work on all aspects of litigation. Interns will work with an experienced team of racial justice attorneys in the ACLU's New York City National Office on a broad range of issues, particularly in the areas of criminal justice and education. The Internship requires a 10 to 12 week commitment and is full-time. Students are highly encouraged to seek support for Public Interest Fellowship stipends. Arrangements can also be made with the student's law school for work/study stipends or course credit. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the RJP team, and assist with all aspects of litigation. Interns will gain experience by: * Conducting factual and legal research. * Drafting pleadings, briefs and other litigation documents. * Researching prospects for new litigation, including factual and legal claims. * Assisting in the preparation of expert and percipient witnesses for courtroom testimony. DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS The opportunity is open to all law students who will have completed their first year of law school before the internship commences. Applicants should possess: * Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills. * The initiative to see projects through to completion. * A demonstrated commitment to racial justice issues, civil rights, and civil liberties. HOW TO APPLY Applicants should send a letter of interest, a resume and two references, an official or unofficial transcript, and a legal writing sample of no more than ten pages in length, to hrjobsRJP at aclu.org reference [RJP Summer 2014 Legal Internship/INCL] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to Racial Justice Program postings. In order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials. Alternatively, applications can be mailed to: Law Student Intern Program American Civil Liberties Union RJP Summer 2014 Legal Internship/INCL 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10004 Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this internship opportunity. Students are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible, as decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applications from second year law students must be postmarked no later than December 15, 2013. Applications from first year law students must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2014. This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals. The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name "ACLU". -------------- next part -------------- _______________________________________________ Jobs mailing list Jobs at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/jobs_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Jobs: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/jobs_nfbnet.org/noel.nightingale%40ed.gov From Susan.Kelly at pima.gov Tue Oct 29 18:31:58 2013 From: Susan.Kelly at pima.gov (Susan Kelly) Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:31:58 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets In-Reply-To: <007a01ced403$d5b93c00$812bb400$@sbgaal.com> References: <006601ced401$26137bf0$723a73d0$@sbgaal.com> <9B175DB9353942478A92C9AAD1586433@mycomputer> <007a01ced403$d5b93c00$812bb400$@sbgaal.com> Message-ID: I use an iPad with Voice Over and Zoom, although our office system is Windows (I think 8), with Word 2010, for which I use JAWS. My assistant synchs my files for me, more as a time issue than any really problems in the process - we use an app called Folder Plus, which allows me to read the word and pdf files with VoiceOver. There is also a Virtual Desktop app which can communicate with my office computer - I don't use that much, mainly because the need to listen to everything is very time-consuming, and time is not something which is overly available in juvenile court proceedings. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 10:34 AM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets My computer is windows 7 and I just would like it to synchronize with my outlook tasks and calendar; I put my client notes in tasks. Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ross Doerr Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 12:22 PM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Tablets Are you using any specific software unique to your practice on the windows 8 machine that needs to cync with it, or is this tablet more for use as a "talking briefcase" that you will take to hearings and on client meetings with you. Ross -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 1:14 PM To: Blind Law Mailing List Subject: [blindlaw] Tablets Hi Group, I wanted to know if anyone on this list serve has found a tablet that works especially well with Jaws. I need a windows based system. I am also curious as to whether the tablets can be synchronized with my windows based computer. Thanks in advance for any insight! Sincerely, Shannon Geihsler Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC 1001 Main Street, Suite 803 Lubbock, Texas 79423 Phone: (806) 763-3999 Mobile: (806) 781-9296 Fax: (806) 749-3752 E-Mail: sbg at sbgaal.com This email may contain material that is confidential, privileged and/or attorney work product for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/rumpole%40roadrunner.c om _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/susan.kelly%40pima.gov From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Wed Oct 30 15:32:49 2013 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:32:49 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] NW ADA Center Vacancy for continuing education coordinator Message-ID: From: Olson, Toby (ESD) [mailto:TOlson2 at ESD.WA.GOV] Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 10:43 AM To: GCDE-INFO at LISTSERV.WA.GOV Subject: FW: NW ADA Center Vacancy From: Evans, John (DSHS/DVR) Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 10:07 AM To: Olson, Toby (ESD) Subject: Fwd: NW ADA Center Vacancy Subject: NW ADA Center Vacancy Hello Toby, If you can spread the word on this job announcement, it would be greatly appreciated! Hope all is well! https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=101074&szCandidateID=0&szReturnToSearch=1 Description: The Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation (CCER) is dedicated to promoting access and inclusion for people with disabilities through education, collaboration and connection to resources. CCER is a part of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington. The Northwest ADA Center is a program within CCER which provides information, training, and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to all constituencies within Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington). The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Continuing Education Coordinator. The position reports to the Director of Northwest ADA Center Programs. Organizationally, the position is part of the Center for Continuing Educations in Rehabilitation (CCER) which is housed within the University of Washington, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Conduct , design and implement training on all titles of the ADA for individuals and organizations within the Federal Region10. This training may occur face-to-face or via distance education. Provide on-site accessibility assessments of building and other facilities. Develop and complete systematic evaluations in order to provide useful feedback regarding outcomes to sponsors, clients, administrators, staff and other relevant constituencies regarding Northwest ADA Center technical assistance and training. * Provide technical assistance in complex cases, continuing education and technical consultation services related to compliance of facility and public rights-of-way with accessibility provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other -related federal and state requirements for professionals, businesses, state and local government agencies and consumers for a four state region (Region10 -Washington, Alaska, Idaho and Oregon). Provide technical assistance and training on employment provisions of the ADA and other employment-related federal and state statutes. Technical assistance and continuing education may occur by telephone, email, face-to-face or via distance education. Liaise with architects, engineers, building officials and others requiring specialized knowledge of accessibility-related standards and codes and transportation regulations. Collaborate with the National ADA Network as requested/needed. * Manage the Northwest ADA Center ADA Trainer Network (ATN) including organizational development, implementation and support of the program. Provide training, evaluation and ongoing technical support for all participants within Region 10 on the ATN training program in support of the mission of the Northwest ADA Center. This includes working with the Regional State Affiliates to manage and implement the program in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington States. * Design, develop, produce and evaluate accessible technical assistance documents, web content, training resources and curriculum for the Northwest ADA Center federal grant H133A110015. Assist with writing and submitting requests for program training and research. * As directed, investigate opportunities for funding and project development, including the establishment of partnerships for such activities. * Attend appropriate academic and continuing education programs to remain up to date and informed of major trends in the field or rehabilitation and to related skills and knowledge. * Assist in the compilation and writing of grant progress reports. * Work with all staff at CCER to develop and conduct training programs and provide assistance to self-directed work teams addressing other Northwest ADA Center and CCER Activities. Lead Responsibilities: Manage the Northwest ADA Center ADA Trainer Network (ATN) including organizational development, implementation and support of the program. REQUIREMENTS: MA/MS in related field 3+ years' experience providing curriculum development, design and providing continuing education on a myriad of topics and in multiple formats, as well as providing technical assistance, training and other related services in an ADA or disability related program. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license/certification/registration. DESIRED: Proven ability to develop, design and implement distance education/curriculum. Experience working with specific disability population(s) Expertise in Assistive Technology Condition of Employment: Requires ability to travel frequently on a regional and national basis. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Thu Oct 31 15:26:51 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 15:26:51 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Animal Mediation CLE Scheduled Anew to Spring, 2014; Etc. Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D5728B4A6@pl-emsmb12> Greetings: Nov. 1 This is to note that the seminar, to be co-instructed by Cecelia and myself, will be scheduled anew to the spring of 2014. The staff to Cecelia has contacted our registrants. As such, the seminar will not take place tomorrow, 1 Nov. Forum at UB I am sincerely thankful to all who attended on 25 Oct. a structured conversation on animals; disabilities; and health. The next installment of Grand Rounds will be in late winter to early spring, t 2014. Save the Date and Take Notice As a build up to the seminar in the spring, do note that January's installment of the Tex. Conflict Coach will focus on animal and ADR; and do take notice that my article on animals and ADR will appear in the winter issue of the Md.-Va. Dog, having been pushed back from the fall. I am a key figure in both of these programming announcements, being honored to collaborate with Ms. Hamilton of New York. I do hope that all of this programming will encourage your attendance in the spring. Sincerely, Gary C. Norman From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Thu Oct 31 17:39:49 2013 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:39:49 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] {Disarmed} FW: ED Accepting Applications for Winter-Spring 2014 Internships Through November 15 In-Reply-To: <17847484.126@public.govdelivery.com> References: <17847484.126@public.govdelivery.com> Message-ID: From: U.S. Department of Education [mailto:ed.gov at public.govdelivery.com] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 10:25 AM To: Nightingale, Noel Subject: ED Accepting Applications for Winter-Spring 2014 Internships Through November 15 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. [https://public.govdelivery.com/images/share_this.gif?1278100473] You are subscribed to the ED Blog from the U.S. Department of Education. 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