From christellablue at gmail.com Wed Jul 1 02:48:09 2009 From: christellablue at gmail.com (Christella Garcia) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:48:09 -0500 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Sports and Recreation Events Message-ID: Hi, convention is fast approaching and the Sports and Recreation division is excited to bring three exciting events to all of you. However, we need to get some logistics out of the way so we can enjoy the fun. Therefore, I am attaching the liability waver which will need to be signed by anyone who wants to participate in any of our exciting events. Please note, you must sign a waver for each event. For example, if a person wants to participate in the swimming and judo events then they will need to sign a separate waver for each event. If you have difficulty accessing the form or if you have any other questions please email me off list at: christellablue at gmail.com or call me on my cell (916) 208-3213. and I will do my best to assist you. Below you will find the time and place for each event. The wavers will also be available at each event. Parents please sign a waver for any child under age eighteen. Thanks, and let the games begin. Christella Garcia Sports and recreation division vice president. Friday, July 3, 2009 1:00 - 4:00 pm?SWIM CLINIC: SPORTS & REC DIVISION Pool, Courtyard Marriott Annie Sawicki, part of the AdapTap team (that designed an award-winning device for blind swimmers), is conducting a swimming workshop. Take a break with a cool dip in the pool. Sunday, July 5, 2009 12:30 - 5:00 pm?SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION Skyline A Room, Courtyard Marriott 12:30 pm ? Registration; 1:00 pm ? Meeting begins Wear your sweats and come ready for hands-on presentations in yoga and much more! Lisamaria Martinez, President Sunday, July 5, 2009 5:00 - 8:00 pm?JUDO WORKSHOP; SPORTS & REC DIVISION Skyline B Room, Courtyard Marriott Join USA Judo Paralympic bronze medal winner Greg DeWall to learn about judo from people involved in the sport. See you on the mat! Monday, July 6, 2009 6:00 - 9:00 pm?INDOOR ROWING; SPORTS & REC DIVISION Skyline A and B Rooms, Courtyard Marriott Row your way into fitness and maintain a healthy lifestyle using an accessible rowing machine. Prizes plus plenty of fun! -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Liability Waiver with NFB1.doc Type: application/msword Size: 30208 bytes Desc: not available URL: From dandrews at visi.com Wed Jul 1 02:44:45 2009 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:44:45 -0500 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] 2009 Motor City March Info Packet Message-ID: The 2009 Motor City March for Independence: NFB in the D Before the March ? An information session for Marchers will be held on Saturday, July 4, at 6:45 p.m. in the Greco Room on Level 4. ? The ambassador briefing sessions will be held on Sunday, July 5, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. in Brul? B Room on Level 5. Those Federationists wanting to serve as ambassadors or wanting to familiarize themselves with the March and rally, can drop in any time during the three hour briefing session. The March route and tasks will be covered in detail. ? Marchers can register for the March, turn in donations, and pick up their March items (such as t-shirts and medallions) at the Imagination Fund table in the Renaissance Foyer on Level 4 near the Convention registration table during registration times. March Gathering Places and Times?Be Ready to Chant and Cheer ? Ambassadors and other March volunteers need to report at the Wintergarden entrance on Atwater Street by 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6. ? Appointed sign and banner carriers need to gather 100 yards to the left of the Wintergarden entrance by 6:30 a.m. to pick up their banners/signs. ? Torchbearers need to gather toward the front of the procession, at least 100 yards to the right of the Wintergarden entrance at 6:30 a.m. ? Rally coordinators and stagers need to report to Rivard Plaza by 6:30 a.m. ? Marchers need to gather at least 100 yards to the right of the Wintergarden entrance by 6:45 a.m. What will happen at the March At 6:45 a.m. the March for Independence will begin with opening remarks by Dr. Maurer. The Torch of Freedom will be lit and the March will begin by 7:00 a.m.! Around 7:30 a.m., as we are heading back toward the Renaissance Center, the ?mini-Marchers? will join the procession and we'll all march together toward the rally site at Rivard Plaza. By 8:00 a.m. we will reach Rivard Plaza and the rally will begin. Route description 1. Gather at the Wintergarden entrance on Atwater Street. Walk west on the south side of Atwater Street toward Renaissance Drive West. Be aware of potential traffic on the north side of the street. 2. Just after Bates Street (on your right), take a left back onto the RiverWalk. 3. Follow the RiverWalk until passing Hart Plaza (on your right) and the Detroit Princess Riverboat (on your left). 4. Return back to Atwater Street, which becomes Civic Center Drive. Follow Civic Center Drive to Joe Louis Arena. 5. At the intersection of 3rd Street and Civic Center Drive (with Joe Louis Arena on the right) make a left back onto the RiverWalk, and follow it back toward Hart Plaza. 6. Take the cobblestone path that leads up to Hart Plaza. 7. Go through Hart Plaza, past the fountain, and toward East Jefferson Avenue. 8. Just before East Jefferson Avenue, follow the large concrete path to the right that crosses a dead-end street (to the Ford Auditorium on the right) and leads to Bates Street. 9. Turn right onto Bates Street and continue southeast to Atwater Street. Make a left back onto Atwater Street and follow it east, back toward the Renaissance Center. We will then take the ramp to the RiverWalk. 10. Continue east along the RiverWalk the short distance to Rivard Plaza for the rally. 11. Join the rally at Rivard Plaza! The Mini-March For those who cannot walk the full 4 kilometer route (1 kilometer less than last year), there is a shorter route of approximately four blocks. This mini-March will join the main procession as it passes back by the Renaissance Center on the way to the rally site. To join the mini-March, please gather at 7:15 a.m. at the Wintergarden exit of the Renaissance Center. We will take the ramp down to the RiverWalk. If you choose to use the steps instead of the ramp to the RiverWalk, please note these steps are especially deep. There will be ambassadors on hand to make sure mini-Marchers connect with the main procession at the right time. The Rally Program The rally will begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. at Rivard Plaza. Water will be available at the rally site for all participants. The rally program will include speeches by Dr. Maurer, Senator Carl Levin of Michigan, and Dave McCurdy of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. Three outstanding Imagination Fund grant programs will be featured, and be ready to dance in the streets when Martha Reeves performs some of her Motown hits. At about 8:45 a.m., Dr. Maurer and other VIPs will lead the procession out of the plaza back to the Wintergarden. Marchers should make their way to the opening of General Session in the Renaissance Ballroom on Level 4 by 9:30 a.m. Be sure to stay for the entire rally?there are bound to be lots of surprises throughout the morning! Transportation Those with wheelchairs or special transportation needs should come to the Imagination Fund table during registration times to make sure their needs are met. From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Thu Jul 2 10:32:39 2009 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:32:39 -0500 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Presenting the 12TH Annual Mock Trial Message-ID: PRESENTING THE 12TH ANNUAL MOCK TRIAL NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS Saturday, July 4th Ambassador 1 Ballroom, level 3, Marriott Renaissance Center 4:30--6:00 p.m. The National Association of Blind Lawyers is pleased to present the 12TH Annual Mock Trial featuring the case of Malus v. Malus in the District Court for the State of Federation, County of Whoseit, the Honorable Charles S. Brown, Presiding. This case pits a sighted father against a blind mother who are getting divorced and fighting over their three children. Randy Malus, the sighted father, alleges that the blind are incapable of safely taking care of young children. Angela Malus, the sighted mother, counter alleges that Randy is a dead beat dad who is incredibly irresponsible and that the children are far better off with her. Shockingly, Angela's own mother, Melissa Love Joy, intends to testify on behalf of Randy Malus. John Goodfellow, Angela's sighted neighbor, intends to tell the Court what a wonderful mom Angela is. Experts on both sides will tell the Court with whom the children should be placed. You the audience are the jury and will need to decide who is more competent to have custody of these three lovely children, ages 2, 4, and 7. All you have to do is pay your juror registration fee of $5.00 and you can help decide this important case. Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. President, NABL LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) From NABlindVets at aol.com Thu Jul 2 21:48:13 2009 From: NABlindVets at aol.com (NABlindVets at aol.com) Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:48:13 EDT Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Fwd: Job Opportunity in Atlanta's FTA Regional Office Message-ID: Dwight D. Sayer National President, The National Association of Blind Veterans A Division of the NFB Email - presidentnabv at aol.com or president at nabv.org Web Site - _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org/) ____________________________________ From: hutchinson at ctaa.org Sent: 7/2/2009 9:19:12 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: Job Opportunity in Atlanta's FTA Regional Office The Federal Tramnsit Administration's Region IV office (Atlanta) has a community planner position open. Please distribute to anyone you know that is interested in applying to FTA Region IV as a community planner. Information at this website. Happy 4th! _http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=81662452_ (http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=81662452) Community Planner - GS - 0020 - 09 / 11 / 12 / 13 BP OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 to Wednesday, July 08, 2009 -- Jo Ann Hutchinson United We Ride Ambassador National Resource Center for Human Service Transportation Coordination Community Transportation Association of America Email: _hutchinson at ctaa.org_ (mailto:hutchinson at ctaa.org) Web: _www.ctaa.org/nrc/region4_ (http://www.ctaa.org/nrc/region4) Web: _www.nrctransportation.org_ (http://www.nrctransportation.org/) Web: _www.unitedweride.gov_ (http://www.unitedweride.gov/) Phone: 1.800.891.0590, Ext. 730 Fax: 1.850.627-7664 Mailing Address: 401 Gould Road Quincy, FL 32351 **************It's raining cats and dogs -- Come to PawNation, a place where pets rule! (http://www.pawnation.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000008) From dandrews at visi.com Mon Jul 6 15:02:02 2009 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:02:02 -0500 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] NFB Convention Stream Available Message-ID: Many of you have asked about watching and/or listening to a stream of the NFB national convention, now going on in Detroit. There is a audio/video stream that is available when general sessions of the convention are in session. I presume that it will also be available for the banquet. The address is: http://www.vbossengage.com/Engage/NFB/Index.aspx David Andrews and white cane Harry. From dandrews at visi.com Mon Jul 6 16:39:02 2009 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:39:02 -0500 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Updated Link for NFB Convention Stream Message-ID: Earlier today I posted a link to listen/watch a live stream of the NFB convention, now going on in Detroit. The link used an embedded Silverlight player that may not be accessible to all. Below is a new link that uses your default media player. We apologize for any problems that this has caused anybody. http://vbricksys.edgeboss.net/wmedia-live/vbricksys/58969/300_vbricksys-nfb_30241_090615.asx Dave David Andrews and white cane Harry. From JFreeh at nfb.org Thu Jul 23 08:42:39 2009 From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh, Jessica) Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:42:39 -0500 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] National Federation of the Blind and Blind Business Owner File Complaint with Small Business Administration Message-ID: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 (Cell) cdanielsen at nfb.org National Federation of the Blind and Blind Business Owner File Complaint with Small Business Administration SBA's Inaccessible Web Site Discriminates Against the Blind Baltimore, Maryland (July 22, 2009): The National Federation of the Blind, the nation's oldest and largest organization of blind people and the leading advocate for equal access by the blind to information technology, and Virgil Stinnett, a blind business owner from Honolulu, Hawaii, filed an administrative complaint today with the Small Business Administration (SBA). The complaint asserts that the SBA's Web site violates Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act because it is inaccessible to blind people who use text-to-speech screen access technology or Braille displays to access information on the Internet. Because of the inaccessibility of the SBA Web site, blind people cannot fill out forms on the site or take online courses offered by the SBA. Mr. Stinnett was unable to apply for certification under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act because of the inaccessibility of the Web site. Section 8(a) certification would provide Mr. Stinnett's business with access to federal and private procurement markets. Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "Blind Americans have the same dreams, the same goals, and the same entrepreneurial spirit as all other Americans. If we are to have equal access to the tools and techniques needed to be effective business owners and to compete on terms of equality with our sighted peers, we must have equal access to the resources offered on the SBA Web site and other government sites. The National Federation of the Blind demands equality for blind business owners and will tolerate nothing less." Virgil Stinnett, owner of Good News HI, a business providing military dining services, said: "As a blind entrepreneur, access to the SBA Web site is critical in order for me to use its programs and services and expand my business. The fact that I could not access the Web site has cost me time and resources that I would not have needed to expend if I had been able to use the site like everyone else. I hope the action we are taking today will prompt the SBA to take immediate steps so that all Americans, blind and sighted, have equal access to the programs, training, and resources that it provides." Complainants are represented by attorneys Daniel F. Goldstein and Allison L. Harper of Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP, 120 E. Baltimore Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202, (410) 962-1030, fax: (410) 385-0869, dfg at browngold.com, ah at browngold.com, www.browngold.com. ###