From MisterAdvocate at aol.com Tue Nov 1 19:25:45 2011 From: MisterAdvocate at aol.com (MisterAdvocate at aol.com) Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:25:45 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Prayers needed and Update/Karl on Fellow Blind Vet! Message-ID: <8d20.4e473184.3be1a1b9@aol.com> Keep this Blind Vet in your Thoughts and Prayers Please! Hello again - Just wanted to let everyone know the status of Krl's recovery. He is still sick and in hospital, however he is getting better slowly day by day. He has had 4 surgeries to date, the last to clear infections and most recently to put screens in his arteries for blood clots. It seems as every step the doctors take is cause for action and reaction and all are being handled as they arrise. Myra has been at Karl's side since the 10th when this journey began and I know it is comforting to Karl for her to be there with him through it all. I pray for her continued strength as well. Take care - Kathleen (at Myra's request) From NABlindVets at aol.com Tue Nov 1 19:30:18 2011 From: NABlindVets at aol.com (NABlindVets at aol.com) Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:30:18 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Fwd: National Federation of the Blind Launches Bid... Message-ID: <90eb.56277981.3be1a2ca@aol.com> 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: dandrews at visi.com To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org Sent: 11/1/2011 3:19:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: [Nfbnet-members-list] Fwd: National Federation of the Blind Launches Bid for Excellence FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Director of Public Relations National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314 (410) 262-1281 (Cell) _cdanielsen at nfb.org_ (mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org) National Federation of the Blind Launches Bid for Excellence Online eBay Auction to Raise Funds for the Critical Programs of the NFB Baltimore, Maryland (November 1, 2011): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest organization of blind people in the United States, today launched its first national online auction, the _Bid for Excellence._ (http://www.nfb.org/bid) The Bid for Excellence is not only a chance to bid on fabulous items but also an exciting opportunity to raise funds to support the work of the NFB. The NFB provides programs, support, and mentoring relationships that help blind people all over the nation achieve excellence in their education, employment, and all aspects of their lives. Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: ? We are pleased to commence the first-ever Bid for Excellence online auction today. As you bid on the diverse and exciting items available, you will not only be making a bid for a luxury trip to an exotic location or a valuable gift for a loved one, but making a bid for excellence, a bid for a bright future for blind Americans. Funds raised will support our efforts to increase the number of blind children reading Braille; to raise awareness about the true capabilities of blind people; and to make the Internet accessible to all. Please join us in our bid for excellence for blind Americans.? Items available in the Bid for Excellence, hosted on _eBay_ (http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=nationalfederationoftheblind) , include luxury accommodations in exotic locales, a behind-the-scenes tour of a popular TV show, and plenty of gift items just in time for the holidays. Begin your bidding now at _www.nfb.org/bid_ (http://www.nfb.org/bid) . For more information about the Bid for Excellence, contact Ann-Marie Laney at (410) 659-9314, extension 2371, or _alaney at nfb.org_ (mailto:alaney at nfb.org) . ### About the National Federation of the Blind With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people?s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. -- David Andrews and long white cane Harry. _david.andrews at nfbnet.org_ (mailto:david.andrews at nfbnet.org) Follow me on Twitter @dandrews920 _______________________________________________ Nfbnet-members-list mailing list Nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org From dandrews at visi.com Fri Nov 11 21:39:33 2011 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:39:33 -0600 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Fwd: Serotek Conquers a New Frontier for Blind Veterans Message-ID: > >Please do not reply to this message. If you don't wish to receive >any more Serotek announcements, activate the link at the end of this message. > > > >FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > > > > > > > >Serotek conquers a new frontier for blind veterans > > > > > > > > >Media Contact: pr at sertec > > > > > >(612) 246-4818. Ext. 104 > > > >Technical Contact: inf at serote.c > > > > > >Minneapolis, Minnesota - November 11, 2011 - More than 13% of >veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have suffered severe >eye injuries that result in blindness. In recognition of this year's >Veteran's Day celebration, Serotek Corporation is offering all blind >veterans a lifetime subscription to its popular System Access Mobile >Network (SAMNet). > >SAMNet is Serotek's renowned Internet communication portal that >delivers the most complete content ever assembled for the blind. >With email, news, blogs, podcasts, streaming radio, described video >service for thousands of movies and more, veterans will have access >to a new world of communications right at their fingertips. > >"For many veterans sight loss is the new battleground," says >Serotek's Chief Executive Officer, Mike Calvo. ""We want to do our >part to help them face the challenges ahead with the same tools and >confidence they showed in service to our country." > >To that end, Serotek is offering lifetime access to SAMNet for all >legally blind U.S. veterans. Individuals who can provide proof of >status as a legally blind veteran will be eligible for the program, >which will officially kick off on December 15. In addition to the >wide array of content already available on SAMNet, Serotek will >further customize the service by creating chat rooms, forums and >other exclusive communication channels to help facilitate networking >opportunities among veterans. > >To stay on top of this latest initiative, please >subscribe >to the SAMNet-vets mailing list, where you can learn more about >SAMNet and the program specifically designed for this segment of the >country's wounded warriors. You can also >get an overview of SAMNet and >other Serotek products, and you can begin a 7-day free trial of >these products and services by visiting >http://www.satogo.com. Serotek looks forward >to welcoming veterans to the SAMNet community, and the company is >proud to offer this simple, intuitive means of connecting with >family, friends and the world. > > > >About Serotek > > > > > >Serotek Corp. is dedicated to accessibility anywhere for blind and >visually impaired people around the globe. Based in Minneapolis, >Minnesota, the company is led by a growing staff of blind >visionaries dedicated to expanding an accessible digital lifestyle >through innovative, affordable and easy-to-use products. To learn >more about the company's growing range of products and services, >visit http://www.serotek.com From NABlindVets at aol.com Tue Nov 22 03:41:21 2011 From: NABlindVets at aol.com (NABlindVets at aol.com) Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:41:21 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Thanksgiving Greetings! Message-ID: <212ff.754a57fc.3bfc73e1@aol.com> From: Dwight Sayer, President The National Association of Blind Veterans _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org) All, May you have a wonderful holiday season and a Glorious Thanksgiving! Blessings, Dwight and Patty Sayer