[Blindtlk] NFB app

Mon Sep 8 20:54:44 UTC 2014

Thanks Marion!  I didn't see your post at first.  So glad they are working 
on things.  You made my day.

Ericka

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From: Chris Nusbaum via blindtlk
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 11:40 AM
To: Devin Prater ; Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] NFB app

AFB has the Connect series—Family Connect, Career Connect, Teen Connect, 
etc. NFB, however, has similar resources and will likely include them in the 
app.

Chris Nusbaum

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> On Sep 8, 2014, at 12:19 PM, Devin Prater via blindtlk 
> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> I hope it contains the stuff like teen connect. Or is that Afb?
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>> On Sep 8, 2014, at 9:43, Marion Gwizdala via blindtlk 
>> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Aricka,
>>
>>   The NFB is developing an app as we speak! Merry and I will be
>> attending a leadership seminar for division presidents and treasurers 
>> from
>> September 18 - 20 and, I am certain, the app will be a part of this
>> discussion. We will report on the seminar when we return!
>>
>> Fraternally yours,
>> Marion Gwizdala
>>
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>> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka
>> Short via blindtlk
>> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 1:00 AM
>> To: Hyde, David W. (ESC); Blind Talk Mailing List
>> Subject: [Blindtlk] NFB app
>>
>> Why doesn't the blindness organizations like us have an app for iPhone 
>> and
>> android?  It might reach more  sighted people if we market it right.  I"d
>> love to se a fully accessible  app anyhow.  Many don't work well with the
>> talkback feature on the android cells. Could have courtesy to the blind,
>> blog links, info on the org., etc.  Make it useful for businesses trying 
>> to
>> be accessible, parents, etc.  A one stop  resource app for those who are 
>> or
>> love the  blind. Might  stop some of the  fears of going blind.  Who 
>> knows
>> what people read when they can't sleep at night?
>>
>> Just a thought.  What do you guys and gals think>?
>>
>> Ericka
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Hyde, David W. (ESC) via blindtlk
>> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2014 11:24 AM
>> To: 'Julie J.' ; 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Taking self-photos, "selfies" with a cell.
>>
>> I know a number of people who take part. They seem to understand 
>> blindness.
>> I'd rather stay warm.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
>> via blindtlk
>> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2014 10:57 AM
>> To: Cindy Ray; Blind Talk Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Taking self-photos, "selfies" with a cell.
>>
>> What's up with Ski for Light?  I know someone who goes every year and 
>> loves
>> it.  I've not been.  I've looked a bit at the announcements and I'm not 
>> sure
>> if it would be a good fit for me...I mean their understanding of 
>> blindness.
>> I'd love to hear people's thoughts and experiences.
>>
>> Julie
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Cindy Ray via blindtlk
>> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2014 9:57 AM
>> To: Hyde, David W. (ESC) ; Blind Talk Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Taking self-photos, "selfies" with a cell.
>>
>> Oh, that is a good idea. Or you can go to Ski for Light where they have a
>> session on it. Just kidding. I maybe should get the book. I took a couple
>> last winter that turned o ut OK, but I don't know what I did special. I
>> haven't taken more because I can't figure any reason to do it.
>>
>> Cindy
>>
>> On Aug 28, 2014, at 7:56 AM, Hyde, David W. (ESC) via blindtlk
>> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Get Judy Dixon's book from NBP. She does a good job of explaining how
>>> to do it.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy
>>> Jones via blindtlk
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2014 7:42 AM
>>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
>>> Subject: [Blindtlk] Taking self-photos, "selfies" with a cell.
>>>
>>> Hello again, from Judy.
>>>
>>> I've been saving up a couple of questions for when I can post to this
>>> list.
>>>
>>> More advice again, please.
>>>
>>> Is there anyone on this list who is blind and takes "selfies" with
>>> their cell phone?  I've tried myself a few times, and have asked my
>>> daughter to proof before doing anything with them.
>>>
>>> As there anyone who has perfected the technique and can pass on any 
>>> tips.
>>>
>>> Thanks once again.
>>>
>>> Judy
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"No hand is too small or too big to do good in this world." EJ. Short 