[Blindtlk] New Lists on NFBNet.org

[David Andrews]

I am pleased to announce several new lists here on the nfbnet.org 
server.  They include:

albinism-talk at nfbnet.org,
blind-international-students at nfbnet.org,
CapChapOhio at nfbnet.org,
flagdu at nfbnet.org,
idparents at nfbnet.org,
nmabs at nfbnet.org,
nfbk at nfbnet.org,
nfbk-lexington at nfbnet.org,


Please read on to find out more about each new list, as well as how 
to subscribe to each of them.

David Andrews, List Owner

albinism talk

Albinism-talk is the listserv of the National Federation of the Blind 
relating to albinism.  The purpose of this list is to present and 
discuss issues concerning
albinism.  This list is designed to promote discussion among albinos 
about problems and issues that we face.  It will also share 
information with people who have an interest in the topic of 
albinism.  There will also be occasional posts concerning issues of 
major importance to the blind as well as announcements
concerning activities of the National Federation of the Blind.

To subscribe either go to:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/albinism-talk_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to albinism-talk-request at nfbnet.org and put the word 
subscribe in the subject line of the message.

blind-international-students

The purpose of the Blind International Students mailing list is to 
unite international students and  provide them with a common platform 
through NFB to voice their opinions, to share their knowledge and 
information with one another, meet new people and make friends.

To subscribe to the list either go to:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blind-international-students_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to blind-international-students-request at nfbnet.org and 
put the word subscribe in the subject line.

Capital Chapter Ohio

The purpose of this list is to discuss issues of interest to the blind of
the Columbus Ohio area. This includes the promotion  and growth of the
chapter.

To subscribe to the list either go to:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/capchapohio_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to capchapohio-request at nfbnet.org and put the word 
subscribe in the subject line of the message.

Florida Association of Guide Dog Users

The purpose of the Florida Association of Guide Dog Users-FLAGDU 
list, is to provide a forum for discussion and information to guide 
dog users and other interested persons.  This list will feature 
announcements and activities of the Florida Association of Guide Dog 
Users.  Topics related specifically to this division will include 
business, fundraising projects, advocacy issues, and planning for our 
annual meeting which takes place during the Florida affiliate’s 
State convention. General topics will include information for those 
interested in learning about obtaining and working with a guide dog, 
guide dog schools, training, care  and retirement of a dog, and 
access and legislative issues pertaining to guide dog use.

We welcome questions and lively discussion, but showing respect for 
each member on the list is imperative.  Keep messages on topic, and 
make sure that they are intended for the benefit of everyone.  There 
will occasionally be posts concerning issues of major importance to 
blind people, as well as announcements concerning activities of the 
National Association of Guide Dog Users, and the National Federation 
of the Blind.


To subscribe to the list either go to:

http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/flagdu_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to flagdu-request at nfbnet.org and put the word 
subscribe, by itself, in the subject line of a message.

Idaho Parents of Blind Children

This is a place where parents of blind and visually impaired children 
and youth in Idaho can share experiences.     Events may be 
announced; advice can be sought;
accomplishments should be shared!  As there are developments in the
education of blind children, we will try to pass them along.

To subscribe to the list you can either go to:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/idparents_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to idparents-request at nfbnet.org and put the word 
subscribe in the subject line of a message.

New Mexico Association of Blind Students

This list is for the discussion of anything student-related in New 
Mexico.  Announcements related to NMABS will also be posted here.

To subscribe to the list either go to:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nmabs_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to nmabs-request at nfbnet.org and put the word subscribe 
in the subject line of a message by itself.

nfb of Kentucky

The purpose of the list is
to provide a resource for sharing information relating to the NFB, 
NFBK and NFBK chapters and divisions.

To subscribe to the list either go to:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbk_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to nfbk-request at nfbnet.org and put the word subscribe 
in the subject line of a message.

nfbk of lexington

The purpose of the nfbk-lexington list is for members of the 
Lexington chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky 
to communicate about chapter business and other important 
issues.  Anyone, who is blind, knows someone who is blind, or loosing 
site, in other words, everyone is welcome to join and take part.

To subscribe to the list either go to:

http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbk-lexington_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to nfbk-lexington-request at nfbnet.org and put the word 
subscribe in the subject line of a message by itself.

Dave