From JFreeh at nfb.org Tue Feb 3 02:58:24 2009 From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh, Jessica) Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:58:24 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] National Federation of the Blind and Wal-Mart Foundation Partner to Promote Braille Literacy 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 Wal-Mart Foundation Partner to Promote Braille Literacy Wal-Mart Foundation to Sponsor Web Site for Exchange of Braille Reading Materials Baltimore, Maryland (February 2, 2009): The National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest organization of blind people in the United States and the country's leading advocate for Braille literacy, and the Wal-Mart Foundation are partnering to bring Braille reading materials to those who need them. The Wal-Mart Foundation is sponsoring NFB ShareBraille, a Web site to facilitate the exchange of Braille books through a community-run library. NFB ShareBraille will help connect those who want Braille with those who want to give Braille away, thus increasing the life of Braille materials. The Web site is located at www.nfbsharebraille.org. Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "There are many contributing factors to the decline in Braille literacy among the nation's blind children and adults, but access to Braille reading materials is one such factor. That is why the National Federation of the Blind has launched NFB ShareBraille to help students, professionals, and avid readers find the Braille materials they need for enlightenment, productivity, and success. We deeply appreciate the Wal-Mart Foundation sponsoring this important effort." Crosby Cromwell, manager of disability markets for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., said: "Literacy is critically important to a fulfilling and productive life, and this is no less true for the blind than it is for anyone else. That is why we are proud to work with the National Federation of the Blind to increase the availability of Braille books and to support literacy for all blind Americans." NFB ShareBraille is part of the NFB's Braille Readers are Leaders campaign, a national initiative to promote the importance of reading and writing Braille for blind children and adults. One of the campaign goals is to make Braille resources more available through online sharing of materials, enhanced production methods, and improved distribution. NFB ShareBraille is designed to help in meeting this goal by encouraging blind people to trade Braille books and build their personal libraries. Frequently, Braille materials in good condition are discarded because a new home for the materials cannot be found. NFB ShareBraille now offers a way for a community to close that gap and keep Braille reading materials circulating. The Braille Readers are Leaders campaign kicked off in July of 2008 with the unveiling of the design of a commemorative coin to be minted in 2009 in recognition of the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille. The coin, which will feature the word "Braille" written in tactile Braille, will be released on March 26, 2009. The Wal-Mart Foundation plans to support other aspects of the Braille Readers are Leaders campaign in addition to sponsoring NFB ShareBraille. For more information about the campaign, please visit www.braille.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. From JFreeh at nfb.org Tue Feb 3 14:48:05 2009 From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh, Jessica) Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:48:05 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] National Federation of the Blind and Onkyo Corporation Promote Braille Literacy Message-ID: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Christopher S. 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 Onkyo Corporation Promote Braille Literacy Braille Essay Contest will Encourage Braille Usage Among the Blind Baltimore, Maryland (February 3, 2009): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest organization of blind people in the United States, will administer the Onkyo Braille Literacy Essay Contest in the U.S. on behalf of the North American-Caribbean Region of the World Blind Union. The essay contest, sponsored by Onkyo Corporation, a Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer, and the Braille Mainichi, part of the Mainichi Newspaper Company in Japan, was created to promote Braille literacy and to encourage the sharing of social and cultural information among blind and visually impaired persons. Blind or visually impaired persons in the United States or Canada are eligible to apply. The essays must be written in Braille and must pertain either to how the individual gains knowledge or independence through Braille or to an individual concept about world peace from the viewpoint of persons with disabilities. There will be two groups of competitors: a junior category for persons up to age twenty-five and a senior category for persons over age twenty-six. Four cash prizes will be awarded at the end of the contest. Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: ?We are very pleased to be a part of this important contest. There can be no doubt that the ability to read and write Braille competently and efficiently is the key to education, employment, and success for the blind. Despite the undisputed value of Braille, however, only about 10 percent of blind children in the United States are learning it. This contest will not only be a fun way for blind and visually-impaired persons to demonstrate the impact Braille has had on their lives but will also raise awareness of the importance of Braille literacy in every day applications.? Administering the Onkyo Braille Literacy Essay Contest in the United States is a facet of the National Federation of the Blind?s ?Braille Readers are Leaders? campaign, a national initiative to promote the importance of reading and writing Braille for blind children and adults. The Braille Readers are Leaders campaign kicked off in July of 2008 with the unveiling of the design of a commemorative coin to be minted in 2009 in recognition of the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille (1809?1852), the inventor of the reading and writing code for the blind that bears his name. The contest begins on February 1, 2009, and ends on April 30, 2009. All entries must be received by April 30. For more information about the Onkyo Braille Literacy Essay Contest, including application information, please contact Trisha Tatam by phone at (410) 659-9314, ext. 2510 or by e-mail at ttatam at nfb.org. For more about the National Federation of the Blind?s Braille Readers are Leaders campaign, please visit www.braille.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. Please visit our Web site: www.nfb.org. From CDanielsen at nfb.org Wed Feb 4 06:03:26 2009 From: CDanielsen at nfb.org (Danielsen, Chris) Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:03:26 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] National Federation of the Blind to Attend World Bank Workshop Message-ID: Dear Fellow Federationists: Dr. Fredric Schroeder, first vice president of the National Federation of the Blind, will address the World Bank workshop: "Actuality of Braille in Different Socioeconomic Settings," on February 10, 2009, at World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC. The workshop, sponsored by the World Bank HDNSP, Education for All - Fast Track Initiative, GPDD, and the National Federation of the Blind, is intended to highlight the usability and affordability of Braille in all socioeconomic settings. The event will focus on current use of Braille in education in Africa and Latin America, with live interviews via videoconference with Kampala, Montevideo, and Sao Paulo. Registration is required for the workshop and registered guests may use the 1818 H Street NW entrance to the World Bank headquarters. To register, please contact Merced Blanquita Doroteo at Mswan at worldbank.org. From jsorozco at gmail.com Wed Feb 4 18:08:14 2009 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 13:08:14 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] State Farm Youth Advisery Board Message-ID: Applications are now available for the State Farm Youth Advisory Board at www.statefarmyab.com/apply.php. The State Farm Youth Advisory Board is one of the nations' most exciting opportunities for youth empowerment and development. The board is comprised of a diverse group of 30 young people, ages 17-20, chosen from each of 12 U.S. State Farm zones which cover all states within the United States, and one State Farm Canadian zone (Alberta, New Brunswick, or Ontario provinces only). Three at-large members are nominated by State Farm's national service-learning partners. Scholarships are provided to Youth Advisory Board members. Members of this Board play an important leadership role in creating and overseeing a $5 million a year signature service-learning initiative which addresses pressing issues of importance to youth, State Farm, and communities across North America. The Youth Board collectively helps identify these issues; develops the grant making processes for catalyzing large-scale, student-driven service-learning projects that systemically address the issues; selects the programs to receive grants; provides technical assistance and oversight to site grantees; and assists with the communications and outreach of the initiative. The Youth Board interacts with senior State Farm leaders in presenting and defending an analysis of their grant-making decisions. Application must be postmarked March 31, 2009 Joe Orozco "Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity."--James M. Barrie From lison1273 at live.com Fri Feb 6 16:14:19 2009 From: lison1273 at live.com (Lisa) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:14:19 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro Message-ID: Hello everyone, My name is Lisa and I have a 4 year old black lab/golden cross from the seeing eye and her name is Hailey pronounced haleley. We graduated together two years ago. I am a Christian and I am interested in accessible electronics. I am working right now in Morristown at the Headquarters plaza and am looking for another job since I do not know how long this office will be open. I also went to the CCB in 2000. I would love to hear from the staff and students from there since it still holds a special place in my heart. Lisa -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Lisa.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 63 bytes Desc: not available URL: From david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us Fri Feb 6 16:16:32 2009 From: david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us (Hyde, David W. (ESC)) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 10:16:32 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <99139B664590EB46853D382C2146272B024E91E9@tony.wcbvi.k12.wi.us> Well, hello Lisa. It's great to hear from one of my former students. Drop me a note off list, either here, at work, or at home, w W.dave at sbcglobal.net -----Original Message----- From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:14 AM To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org; "nagdu at nfbnet.org"; Faith-talk at nfbnet.org; Jobs at nfbnet.org; Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro Hello everyone, My name is Lisa and I have a 4 year old black lab/golden cross from the seeing eye and her name is Hailey pronounced haleley. We graduated together two years ago. I am a Christian and I am interested in accessible electronics. I am working right now in Morristown at the Headquarters plaza and am looking for another job since I do not know how long this office will be open. I also went to the CCB in 2000. I would love to hear from the staff and students from there since it still holds a special place in my heart. Lisa From lison1273 at live.com Fri Feb 6 18:56:54 2009 From: lison1273 at live.com (Lisa) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 13:56:54 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro In-Reply-To: <99139B664590EB46853D382C2146272B024E91E9@tony.wcbvi.k12.wi.us> References: <99139B664590EB46853D382C2146272B024E91E9@tony.wcbvi.k12.wi.us> Message-ID: Hello Dave. How in the world are you? Where do you wok now? -------------------------------------------------- From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:16 AM To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro > Well, hello Lisa. It's great to hear from one of my former students. > Drop me a note off list, either here, at work, or at home, w > W.dave at sbcglobal.net > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org > [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa > Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:14 AM > To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org; "nagdu at nfbnet.org"; > Faith-talk at nfbnet.org; Jobs at nfbnet.org; Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro > > Hello everyone, My name is Lisa and I have a 4 year old black lab/golden > cross from the seeing eye and her name is Hailey pronounced haleley. We > graduated together two years ago. I am a Christian and I am interested > in accessible electronics. I am working right now in Morristown at the > Headquarters plaza and am looking for another job since I do not know > how long this office will be open. I also went to the CCB in 2000. I > would love to hear from the staff and students from there since it still > holds a special place in my heart. > Lisa > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/lison1273%40live.com > Lisa From david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us Fri Feb 6 19:36:39 2009 From: david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us (Hyde, David W. (ESC)) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 13:36:39 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro In-Reply-To: References: <99139B664590EB46853D382C2146272B024E91E9@tony.wcbvi.k12.wi.us> Message-ID: <99139B664590EB46853D382C2146272B024E91ED@tony.wcbvi.k12.wi.us> I work for the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and my boss is a fellow named Dan Wenzel. You may have heard of him. As before, drop me a note off list. I doubt the world is interested in our maunderings. -----Original Message----- From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 12:57 PM To: Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro Hello Dave. How in the world are you? Where do you wok now? -------------------------------------------------- From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:16 AM To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro > Well, hello Lisa. It's great to hear from one of my former students. > Drop me a note off list, either here, at work, or at home, w > W.dave at sbcglobal.net > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org > [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa > Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:14 AM > To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org; "nagdu at nfbnet.org"; > Faith-talk at nfbnet.org; Jobs at nfbnet.org; Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro > > Hello everyone, My name is Lisa and I have a 4 year old black > lab/golden cross from the seeing eye and her name is Hailey pronounced > haleley. We graduated together two years ago. I am a Christian and I > am interested in accessible electronics. I am working right now in > Morristown at the Headquarters plaza and am looking for another job > since I do not know how long this office will be open. I also went to > the CCB in 2000. I would love to hear from the staff and students > from there since it still holds a special place in my heart. > Lisa > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/lison1273% > 40live.com > Lisa _______________________________________________ Ccb-alumni mailing list Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ccb-alumni: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/david.hyde%4 0wcbvi.k12.wi.us From hlsnider at verizon.net Fri Feb 6 21:49:03 2009 From: hlsnider at verizon.net (HAROLD SNIDER) Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:49:03 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Fw: UPDATE: Invitation""Actuality of Braille in Different Socio-economic Settings" - February 10, 2009 World Bank HQ 9:30-12:00 Message-ID: ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Global Partnership for Disability and Development" Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:28 AM Subject: UPDATE: Invitation""Actuality of Braille in Different Socio-economic Settings" - February 10, 2009 World Bank HQ 9:30-12:00 >Attached please find an updated agenda for the discussion "Actuality >of Braille >in Different Socio-economic Settings" > >In-person participation is for registered guests. To register, please send an >email to Merced Blanquita Doroteo at Mswan at worldbank.org by Sunday, >February 8. > >The event will be webcast at: > > http://vcg01.worldbank.org/vc/ > or > http://wbgvsivn.worldbank.org/starbak/default.jhtml > > >Karen Peffley >Disability & Development, HDNSP >The World Bank > >(See attached file: Invite Feb. 10, 09.doc) > > > > > > Maria Veronica > Reina > U> GPDD at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU > Sent by: Global cc > Partnership for > Disability and Subject > Development [GPDD] FW: Invitation""Actuality of > EDU> Settings" - February 10, 2009 World > Bank HQ 9:30-12:00 > > 02/02/2009 11:14 AM > > > Please respond to > Global Partnership > for Disability and > Development > EDU> > > > > > > >fyi > >From:] mnicoli at worldbank.org [mailto:mnicoli at worldbank.org] >Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 11:10 AM >Subject: Invitation""Actuality of Braille in Different >Socio-economic Settings" >- February 10, 2009 World Bank HQ 9:30-12:00 > > >You are cordially invited to participate in a workshop on "Actuality >of Braille >in Different Socio-Economic Settings" for the celebration of Louis Braille's >bicentennial. >The workshop is sponsored by: World Bank HDNSP & Education for All - >Fast Track >Initiative, the Global Partnership For Disability & Development and >the National >Federation of the Blinds. >The event will be organized at the World Bank HQ in Washington D.C. with >videoconference connections with Lagos, San Paulo, and webcast >External participants should use the visitor entrance at 18th Street NW room >(Room MC 13-121) >Please RSVP for logistics and special accommodations to Merced >Blanquita Doroteo >at Mswan at worldbank.org >Best regards >Marco > > > > >Marco Nicoli >Senior Knowledge Management Officer >THE WORLD BANK >HDNSP - Disability & Development Team >1818 H Street, NW >Washington D.C. 20433 > >Contact Info: >MNicoli at worldbank.org >Phone 202-473-0304 >Fax 202-614-0471 >Skype marco_nicoli_worldbank >www.worldbank.org/disability[attachment "Invitation Workshop Braille.doc" -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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And Dave, It's good to see you too! *grin* Marty Rahn Master's Student, Spec Ed Teaching Severe Needs Vision, President, Colorado Association of Blind Students Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado (Greeley Chapter) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:16 AM Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro > Well, hello Lisa. It's great to hear from one of my former students. > Drop me a note off list, either here, at work, or at home, w > W.dave at sbcglobal.net > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org > [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa > Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:14 AM > To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org; "nagdu at nfbnet.org"; > Faith-talk at nfbnet.org; Jobs at nfbnet.org; Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro > > Hello everyone, My name is Lisa and I have a 4 year old black lab/golden > cross from the seeing eye and her name is Hailey pronounced haleley. We > graduated together two years ago. I am a Christian and I am interested > in accessible electronics. I am working right now in Morristown at the > Headquarters plaza and am looking for another job since I do not know > how long this office will be open. I also went to the CCB in 2000. I > would love to hear from the staff and students from there since it still > holds a special place in my heart. > Lisa > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/marty.rahn%40juno.com > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.18/1936 - Release Date: 02/05/09 11:34:00 ____________________________________________________________ FTD.com Shop now and save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/u4MuScM2CQh3HgJzxJcngeWgz6chRlQn2imqvoibQLvjbcfpprGC5/ From maryesanchez at grandecom.net Sat Feb 7 11:59:38 2009 From: maryesanchez at grandecom.net (Mary Ellen Sanchez) Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 05:59:38 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro Message-ID: <200902071159.n17BxMSb014573@mx2.lsn.net> Hello v marty lisa and dave. My name is mary ellen and I went to the center from october of 99 to december of 2000. Lisa if I may ask what is your last name as I am trying to remember you. I remember meeting a lisa but I don't know if it is you or not. Your friend, Mary ellen. -----Original Message----- From: Marty Rahn Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 2:50 AM To: Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro Hello Lisa, My name is Marty, and I too was at the center from June of 2000 to April of 2001. I don't think that I ever had the chance to meet you though, so it's good to make your acquaintance. And Dave, It's good to see you too! *grin* Marty Rahn Master's Student, Spec Ed Teaching Severe Needs Vision, President, Colorado Association of Blind Students Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado (Greeley Chapter) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:16 AM Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro > Well, hello Lisa. It's great to hear from one of my former students. > Drop me a note off list, either here, at work, or at home, w > W.dave at sbcglobal.net > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org > [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa > Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:14 AM > To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org; "nagdu at nfbnet.org"; > Faith-talk at nfbnet.org; Jobs at nfbnet.org; Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro > > Hello everyone, My name is Lisa and I have a 4 year old black lab/golden > cross from the seeing eye and her name is Hailey pronounced haleley. We > graduated together two years ago. I am a Christian and I am interested > in accessible electronics. I am working right now in Morristown at the > Headquarters plaza and am looking for another job since I do not know > how long this office will be open. I also went to the CCB in 2000. I > would love to hear from the staff and students from there since it still > holds a special place in my heart. > Lisa > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/marty.rahn%40juno.com > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.18/1936 - Release Date: 02/05/09 11:34:00 ____________________________________________________________ FTD.com Shop now and save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/u4MuScM2CQh3HgJzxJcngeWgz6chRlQn2imqvoibQLvjbcfpprGC5/ _______________________________________________ Ccb-alumni mailing list Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ccb-alumni: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/maryesanchez%40grandecom.net From maryesanchez at grandecom.net Sun Feb 8 15:09:12 2009 From: maryesanchez at grandecom.net (Mary Ellen Sanchez) Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 09:09:12 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro In-Reply-To: <99139B664590EB46853D382C2146272B024E91ED@tony.wcbvi.k12.wi.us> References: <99139B664590EB46853D382C2146272B024E91E9@tony.wcbvi.k12.wi.us> <99139B664590EB46853D382C2146272B024E91ED@tony.wcbvi.k12.wi.us> Message-ID: Hello dave how are you doing? I hope you are well. I am glad to hear from you. Your Friend, Mary Ellen. -----Original Message----- From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Hyde, David W. (ESC) Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 1:37 PM To: Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro I work for the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and my boss is a fellow named Dan Wenzel. You may have heard of him. As before, drop me a note off list. I doubt the world is interested in our maunderings. -----Original Message----- From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 12:57 PM To: Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro Hello Dave. How in the world are you? Where do you wok now? -------------------------------------------------- From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:16 AM To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro > Well, hello Lisa. It's great to hear from one of my former students. > Drop me a note off list, either here, at work, or at home, w > W.dave at sbcglobal.net > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org > [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa > Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:14 AM > To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org; "nagdu at nfbnet.org"; > Faith-talk at nfbnet.org; Jobs at nfbnet.org; Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro > > Hello everyone, My name is Lisa and I have a 4 year old black > lab/golden cross from the seeing eye and her name is Hailey pronounced > haleley. We graduated together two years ago. I am a Christian and I > am interested in accessible electronics. I am working right now in > Morristown at the Headquarters plaza and am looking for another job > since I do not know how long this office will be open. I also went to > the CCB in 2000. I would love to hear from the staff and students > from there since it still holds a special place in my heart. > Lisa > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/lison1273% > 40live.com > Lisa _______________________________________________ Ccb-alumni mailing list Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ccb-alumni: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/david.hyde%4 0wcbvi.k12.wi.us _______________________________________________ Ccb-alumni mailing list Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ccb-alumni: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/maryesanchez%40g randecom.net --- avast! Antivirus: Inbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 090207-0, 02/07/2009 Tested on: 2/7/2009 9:27:53 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2009 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com From lison1273 at live.com Sun Feb 8 17:05:42 2009 From: lison1273 at live.com (lison) Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 12:05:42 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro In-Reply-To: <200902071159.n17BxMSb014573@mx2.lsn.net> References: <200902071159.n17BxMSb014573@mx2.lsn.net> Message-ID: Mary Ellen, my last name is Ison. I remember you. How are you doing? From david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us Mon Feb 9 13:38:51 2009 From: david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us (Hyde, David W. (ESC)) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 07:38:51 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro In-Reply-To: References: <99139B664590EB46853D382C2146272B024E91E9@tony.wcbvi.k12.wi.us><99139B664590EB46853D382C2146272B024E91ED@tony.wcbvi.k12.wi.us> Message-ID: <99139B664590EB46853D382C2146272B024E91F3@tony.wcbvi.k12.wi.us> Well, it looks like traffic on this list has picked up. Marty, good to hear from you. Tell Lisa G. hi for me. Mary Ellen, good to hear you're still out there, and Alicia, it's nice to hear from you. The good news here is that it is finally above freezing. The snow is melting, and we can see bare ground for the first time since thanks giving. -----Original Message----- From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mary Ellen Sanchez Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 9:09 AM To: 'Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list' Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro Hello dave how are you doing? I hope you are well. I am glad to hear from you. Your Friend, Mary Ellen. -----Original Message----- From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Hyde, David W. (ESC) Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 1:37 PM To: Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro I work for the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and my boss is a fellow named Dan Wenzel. You may have heard of him. As before, drop me a note off list. I doubt the world is interested in our maunderings. -----Original Message----- From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 12:57 PM To: Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro Hello Dave. How in the world are you? Where do you wok now? -------------------------------------------------- From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:16 AM To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro > Well, hello Lisa. It's great to hear from one of my former students. > Drop me a note off list, either here, at work, or at home, w > W.dave at sbcglobal.net > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org > [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa > Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:14 AM > To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org; "nagdu at nfbnet.org"; > Faith-talk at nfbnet.org; Jobs at nfbnet.org; Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro > > Hello everyone, My name is Lisa and I have a 4 year old black > lab/golden cross from the seeing eye and her name is Hailey pronounced > haleley. We graduated together two years ago. I am a Christian and I > am interested in accessible electronics. I am working right now in > Morristown at the Headquarters plaza and am looking for another job > since I do not know how long this office will be open. I also went to > the CCB in 2000. I would love to hear from the staff and students > from there since it still holds a special place in my heart. > Lisa > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/lison1273% > 40live.com > Lisa _______________________________________________ Ccb-alumni mailing list Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ccb-alumni: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/david.hyde%4 0wcbvi.k12.wi.us _______________________________________________ Ccb-alumni mailing list Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ccb-alumni: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/maryesanchez %40g randecom.net --- avast! 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Virus Database (VPS): 090207-0, 02/07/2009 Tested on: 2/7/2009 9:27:53 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2009 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com _______________________________________________ Ccb-alumni mailing list Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ccb-alumni: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/david.hyde%4 0wcbvi.k12.wi.us From minesm at me.com Mon Feb 9 17:07:25 2009 From: minesm at me.com (Maurice Mines) Date: Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:07:25 -0700 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro In-Reply-To: References: <200902071159.n17BxMSb014573@mx2.lsn.net> Message-ID: <9F91F0D6-90D8-4C38-878C-3C83E69FE4E6@me.com> hi both of you how are you duing writting this from the washington semnar 2009 and dueing som home work in my holtell room befor going to see a member of congress. hope that all is well Maurice Mines.ps please forgive the spelling have know braille desplay on this macbook of mine. On Feb 8, 2009, at 10:05 AM, lison wrote: > Mary Ellen, my last name is Ison. I remember you. How are you doing? > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info > for Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/minesm%40me.com From graduate56 at juno.com Fri Feb 13 06:41:11 2009 From: graduate56 at juno.com (melissa Green) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:41:11 -0700 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro References: <99139B664590EB46853D382C2146272B024E91E9@tony.wcbvi.k12.wi.us> <6E7B88F80E77473A8723C9251037E4A8@martyhqk5547mc> Message-ID: Hello all. Its good to see some traffic on this list. I was a student at the center from april 23, 1994 until april 5, 1995. Hope that this traffic will continue. Melissa R. Green Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marty Rahn" To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 1:50 AM Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro > Hello Lisa, > My name is Marty, and I too was at the center from June of 2000 to April > of > 2001. I don't think that I ever had the chance to meet you though, so > it's > good to make your acquaintance. > > And Dave, It's good to see you too! *grin* > Marty Rahn > Master's Student, Spec Ed Teaching Severe Needs Vision, > President, Colorado Association of Blind Students > Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado (Greeley > Chapter) > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" > To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" > Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:16 AM > Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro > > >> Well, hello Lisa. It's great to hear from one of my former students. >> Drop me a note off list, either here, at work, or at home, w >> W.dave at sbcglobal.net >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org >> [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa >> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:14 AM >> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org; "nagdu at nfbnet.org"; >> Faith-talk at nfbnet.org; Jobs at nfbnet.org; Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >> Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro >> >> Hello everyone, My name is Lisa and I have a 4 year old black lab/golden >> cross from the seeing eye and her name is Hailey pronounced haleley. We >> graduated together two years ago. I am a Christian and I am interested >> in accessible electronics. I am working right now in Morristown at the >> Headquarters plaza and am looking for another job since I do not know >> how long this office will be open. I also went to the CCB in 2000. I >> would love to hear from the staff and students from there since it still >> holds a special place in my heart. >> Lisa >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Ccb-alumni mailing list >> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> Ccb-alumni: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/marty.rahn%40juno.com >> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.18/1936 - Release Date: 02/05/09 > 11:34:00 > > ____________________________________________________________ > FTD.com > Shop now and save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/u4MuScM2CQh3HgJzxJcngeWgz6chRlQn2imqvoibQLvjbcfpprGC5/ > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/graduate56%40juno.com > From marty.rahn at juno.com Sat Feb 14 06:58:07 2009 From: marty.rahn at juno.com (Marty Rahn) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:58:07 -0700 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro References: <99139B664590EB46853D382C2146272B024E91E9@tony.wcbvi.k12.wi.us><6E7B88F80E77473A8723C9251037E4A8@martyhqk5547mc> Message-ID: <7247EEE71D4940D0BBFD5EAE1E4001FF@martyhqk5547mc> Well, I'm just kidding of course, but now that you're posting on here, the traffic is bound to continue! ROFL! JK. Marty Rahn President, Colorado Association of Blind Students Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado (Greeley Chapter) ----- Original Message ----- From: "melissa Green" To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 11:41 PM Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro > Hello all. > Its good to see some traffic on this list. > I was a student at the center from april 23, 1994 until april 5, 1995. > > Hope that this traffic will continue. > Melissa R. Green > Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Marty Rahn" > To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" > Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 1:50 AM > Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro > > >> Hello Lisa, >> My name is Marty, and I too was at the center from June of 2000 to April >> of >> 2001. I don't think that I ever had the chance to meet you though, so >> it's >> good to make your acquaintance. >> >> And Dave, It's good to see you too! *grin* >> Marty Rahn >> Master's Student, Spec Ed Teaching Severe Needs Vision, >> President, Colorado Association of Blind Students >> Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado (Greeley >> Chapter) >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" >> To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" >> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:16 AM >> Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro >> >> >>> Well, hello Lisa. It's great to hear from one of my former students. >>> Drop me a note off list, either here, at work, or at home, w >>> W.dave at sbcglobal.net >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org >>> [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa >>> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:14 AM >>> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org; "nagdu at nfbnet.org"; >>> Faith-talk at nfbnet.org; Jobs at nfbnet.org; Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >>> Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro >>> >>> Hello everyone, My name is Lisa and I have a 4 year old black lab/golden >>> cross from the seeing eye and her name is Hailey pronounced haleley. We >>> graduated together two years ago. I am a Christian and I am interested >>> in accessible electronics. I am working right now in Morristown at the >>> Headquarters plaza and am looking for another job since I do not know >>> how long this office will be open. I also went to the CCB in 2000. I >>> would love to hear from the staff and students from there since it still >>> holds a special place in my heart. >>> Lisa >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Ccb-alumni mailing list >>> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> Ccb-alumni: >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/marty.rahn%40juno.com >>> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.18/1936 - Release Date: >> 02/05/09 >> 11:34:00 >> >> ____________________________________________________________ >> FTD.com >> Shop now and save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD! >> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/u4MuScM2CQh3HgJzxJcngeWgz6chRlQn2imqvoibQLvjbcfpprGC5/ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Ccb-alumni mailing list >> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> Ccb-alumni: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/graduate56%40juno.com >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/marty.rahn%40juno.com > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1952 - Release Date: 02/13/09 18:29:00 ____________________________________________________________ FTD.com Shop now and save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/u4MuScM2CQAaKLbALEIYg5vgILe1O3tdWCEvdY8HLOX3g2bkuL9o5/ From minesm at me.com Sat Feb 14 16:52:54 2009 From: minesm at me.com (Maurice Mines) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:52:54 -0700 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro In-Reply-To: <7247EEE71D4940D0BBFD5EAE1E4001FF@martyhqk5547mc> References: <99139B664590EB46853D382C2146272B024E91E9@tony.wcbvi.k12.wi.us> <6E7B88F80E77473A8723C9251037E4A8@martyhqk5547mc> <7247EEE71D4940D0BBFD5EAE1E4001FF@martyhqk5547mc> Message-ID: <8B80DDFA-3890-4ADE-9E9D-90878FCD177A@me.com> Hello I posted while at the Washington Seminar and a lot of things didn't work right with that post so here is my introduction. I was at the Colorado Center for the Blind from May of 1997 through August of 1998. The reason why I was there for so long is because I am deaf/ blind (not severe). I am currently a masters student in Educational Technology University of Northern Colorado. I am applying to the doctoral program in my department because I have come to the conclusion that from talking to a lot of people around here that a funny thing happens in the teacher education programs. Apparently they don't learn anything about adaptive technology and the general education teachers tell me that they are to refer any student that needs adaptive technology to the vision teacher. So I have come to the conclusion that it would be substantially better that both sets of future teachers to learn depending on how much they need learn something about adaptive technology and given where we are going in this country I think it makes sense for me to become a prof and teach this. The other area of research I would strongly like to investigate is touch screens particularly in the area of mobile phones. On a much lighter sight of what I am doing I work part for the University's (UNC) IT program. I have fallen in love with Itunes and I listen to virtually all kinds of music and I like to listen to romance, history, and detective novels and of course books about technology. If any of you have face-book I do have a page. If anyone wants to correspond with me off list you can.Thats all for now, I guess I should get back to working on the multi media project that is due next week. PS Keep my way from Star-bucks coffee houses. On Feb 13, 2009, at 11:58 PM, Marty Rahn wrote: > Well, I'm just kidding of course, but now that you're posting on > here, the traffic is bound to continue! ROFL! JK. > Marty Rahn > President, Colorado Association of Blind Students > Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado > (Greeley Chapter) > ----- Original Message ----- From: "melissa Green" > > To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" > > Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 11:41 PM > Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro > > >> Hello all. >> Its good to see some traffic on this list. >> I was a student at the center from april 23, 1994 until april 5, >> 1995. >> >> Hope that this traffic will continue. >> Melissa R. Green >> Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marty Rahn" >> To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" > > >> Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 1:50 AM >> Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro >> >> >>> Hello Lisa, >>> My name is Marty, and I too was at the center from June of 2000 to >>> April >>> of >>> 2001. I don't think that I ever had the chance to meet you >>> though, so >>> it's >>> good to make your acquaintance. >>> >>> And Dave, It's good to see you too! *grin* >>> Marty Rahn >>> Master's Student, Spec Ed Teaching Severe Needs Vision, >>> President, Colorado Association of Blind Students >>> Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado >>> (Greeley >>> Chapter) >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" >> > >>> To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" >> > >>> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:16 AM >>> Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro >>> >>> >>>> Well, hello Lisa. It's great to hear from one of my former >>>> students. >>>> Drop me a note off list, either here, at work, or at home, w >>>> W.dave at sbcglobal.net >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org >>>> [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa >>>> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:14 AM >>>> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org; "nagdu at nfbnet.org"; >>>> Faith-talk at nfbnet.org; Jobs at nfbnet.org; Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >>>> Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro >>>> >>>> Hello everyone, My name is Lisa and I have a 4 year old black lab/ >>>> golden >>>> cross from the seeing eye and her name is Hailey pronounced >>>> haleley. We >>>> graduated together two years ago. I am a Christian and I am >>>> interested >>>> in accessible electronics. I am working right now in Morristown >>>> at the >>>> Headquarters plaza and am looking for another job since I do not >>>> know >>>> how long this office will be open. I also went to the CCB in >>>> 2000. I >>>> would love to hear from the staff and students from there since >>>> it still >>>> holds a special place in my heart. >>>> Lisa >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Ccb-alumni mailing list >>>> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info >>>> for >>>> Ccb-alumni: >>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/marty.rahn%40juno.com >>>> >>> >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> >>> >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>> Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.18/1936 - Release Date: >>> 02/05/09 >>> 11:34:00 >>> >>> ____________________________________________________________ >>> FTD.com >>> Shop now and save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD! >>> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/u4MuScM2CQh3HgJzxJcngeWgz6chRlQn2imqvoibQLvjbcfpprGC5/ >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Ccb-alumni mailing list >>> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info >>> for >>> Ccb-alumni: >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/graduate56%40juno.com >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Ccb-alumni mailing list >> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info >> for Ccb-alumni: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/marty.rahn%40juno.com >> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1952 - Release Date: > 02/13/09 18:29:00 > > ____________________________________________________________ > FTD.com > Shop now and save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/u4MuScM2CQAaKLbALEIYg5vgILe1O3tdWCEvdY8HLOX3g2bkuL9o5/ > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info > for Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/minesm%40me.com From maryesanchez at grandecom.net Sun Feb 15 12:19:08 2009 From: maryesanchez at grandecom.net (Mary Ellen Sanchez) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:19:08 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro Message-ID: <200902151218.n1FCIlEO001334@mx3.lsn.net> Hello everyone I hope and trust allb is well. I am glad to see traffic on this list as well. I am glad to be able to hear from my friends. -----Original Message----- From: Marty Rahn Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 12:58 AM To: Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro Well, I'm just kidding of course, but now that you're posting on here, the traffic is bound to continue! ROFL! JK. Marty Rahn President, Colorado Association of Blind Students Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado (Greeley Chapter) ----- Original Message ----- From: "melissa Green" To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 11:41 PM Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro > Hello all. > Its good to see some traffic on this list. > I was a student at the center from april 23, 1994 until april 5, 1995. > > Hope that this traffic will continue. > Melissa R. Green > Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Marty Rahn" > To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" > Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 1:50 AM > Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro > > >> Hello Lisa, >> My name is Marty, and I too was at the center from June of 2000 to April >> of >> 2001. I don't think that I ever had the chance to meet you though, so >> it's >> good to make your acquaintance. >> >> And Dave, It's good to see you too! *grin* >> Marty Rahn >> Master's Student, Spec Ed Teaching Severe Needs Vision, >> President, Colorado Association of Blind Students >> Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado (Greeley >> Chapter) >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" >> To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" >> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:16 AM >> Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] intro >> >> >>> Well, hello Lisa. It's great to hear from one of my former students. >>> Drop me a note off list, either here, at work, or at home, w >>> W.dave at sbcglobal.net >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org >>> [mailto:ccb-alumni-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa >>> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:14 AM >>> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org; "nagdu at nfbnet.org"; >>> Faith-talk at nfbnet.org; Jobs at nfbnet.org; Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >>> Subject: [Ccb-alumni] intro >>> >>> Hello everyone, My name is Lisa and I have a 4 year old black lab/golden >>> cross from the seeing eye and her name is Hailey pronounced haleley. We >>> graduated together two years ago. I am a Christian and I am interested >>> in accessible electronics. I am working right now in Morristown at the >>> Headquarters plaza and am looking for another job since I do not know >>> how long this office will be open. I also went to the CCB in 2000. I >>> would love to hear from the staff and students from there since it still >>> holds a special place in my heart. >>> Lisa >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Ccb-alumni mailing list >>> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> Ccb-alumni: >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/marty.rahn%40juno.com >>> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.18/1936 - Release Date: >> 02/05/09 >> 11:34:00 >> >> ____________________________________________________________ >> FTD.com >> Shop now and save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD! >> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/u4MuScM2CQh3HgJzxJcngeWgz6chRlQn2imqvoibQLvjbcfpprGC5/ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Ccb-alumni mailing list >> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> Ccb-alumni: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/graduate56%40juno.com >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/marty.rahn%40juno.com > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1952 - Release Date: 02/13/09 18:29:00 ____________________________________________________________ FTD.com Shop now and save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/u4MuScM2CQAaKLbALEIYg5vgILe1O3tdWCEvdY8HLOX3g2bkuL9o5/ _______________________________________________ Ccb-alumni mailing list Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ccb-alumni: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/maryesanchez%40grandecom.net From dandrews at visi.com Mon Feb 16 18:43:22 2009 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:43:22 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Talking Glucose Meters Message-ID: I have been asked to circulate the following: Dave Ladies and Gentlemen: My name is Bernadette M. Jacobs. I am a member of the National Federation of the Blind, (NFB), and have been for many, many years. The NFB believes that blind people have a right to use accessible glucose monitoring meters. If you or someone you know has been denied the right to an accessible meter, the NFB should be notified. I am currently working as a "Consultant" with Diagnostic Devices, INC., (DDI), makers of the "New Prodigy Voice," the very newest of the Talking Glucose Monitoring Systems for the Blind/Visually Impaired diabetic. As everyone here that we are addressing is well aware, independent monitoring of one's blood sugars is vital and of utmost importance in our diabetes management!!! "A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH!!!" We of the NFB are well aware that there are many, many blind/visually impaired diabetic patients who not only do not have meters they can independently use, but they are unable to receive such a meter because many insurance companies, brokers, and managed care facilities do not have these meters either on their formularies, or simply do not consider us "In Network." DDI, and NFB are currently working together with insurance companies and other managed care facilities in an effort to make things happen so that the "New Prodigy Voice" is available to anyone and everyone who needs a talking meter which he/she can use completely independently After all, Independence is what we're all about!! For those of you who need a talking glucose monitoring system and need more options available to you, I would cordially, as well as personally invite anyone to contact me or Charlie Brown off list at: You may contact Charlie Brown at cbrown at actionfund.org or by calling him at 410 659 9314, ext. 2206. You may reach me as follows: Bernadette M. Jacobs 1501 Langford Road Gwynn Oak, MD 21207-4958 Home Phone: 410-455-5311. Email: bandbjacobs at verizon.net For anyone who doesn't have computer access, I am a Grade Two Braille reader. Also for those with Limited Long Distance, you can call me and I'll simply offer to call you back to help you. Cordially, Bernadette M. Jacobs From qmsingleton at comcast.net Tue Feb 17 10:44:07 2009 From: qmsingleton at comcast.net (Quintina M. Singleton) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:44:07 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Thruoureyes with Joe Ruffalo Announcement, Jim McCarthy Interview Message-ID: The next "Thruoureyes with Joe Ruffalo" live internet radio show is scheduled for February 18, 2009 at 8:00 PM EST. Mr. Ruffalo will be interviewing director of governmental affairs for the National Federation of the Blind, James McCarthy. A brief summary of this year's Washington Seminar, what listeners could be doing to assist in legislative initiatives presently, and advisement concerning how to stay informed with legislative issues year round are topics that will be discussed on the evening's show. I invite you to visit www.thruoureyes.org or to hear the program live via telephone dial 201 793 9022 with the access code: 2400484. From JFreeh at nfb.org Thu Feb 19 03:33:05 2009 From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh, Jessica) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:33:05 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger to Serve as National Ambassador for Braille Literacy 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 Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger to Serve as National Ambassador for Braille Literacy Baltimore, Maryland (February 18, 2009): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation's leading advocate for Braille literacy, announced today that Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, a motivational speaker and former collegiate football player best known as the inspiration for the motion picture Rudy, will serve as a National Ambassador for Braille literacy. As an ambassador, Ruettiger will help advance the NFB's Braille Readers are Leaders campaign, a national initiative to promote the importance of reading and writing Braille for blind children and adults. The Braille Readers are Leaders campaign kicked off in July of 2008 with the unveiling of the design of a commemorative coin to be released on March 26, 2009, in recognition of the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille (1809-1852), the inventor of the reading and writing code for the blind that bears his name. Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "The National Federation of the Blind is pleased to have Mr. Ruettiger as part of this historic initiative to bring Braille literacy to all of the blind children and adults in America who need it. As an extremely well-known American personality and powerful motivational speaker, Mr. Ruettiger's impact as a national spokesperson for Braille literacy will surely be huge. There can be no doubt that the ability to read and write Braille competently and efficiently is the key to education, employment, and success for the blind. Despite the undisputed value of Braille, however, only about 10 percent of blind children in the United States are currently learning it. Society would never accept a 10 percent literacy rate among sighted children; it should not accept such an outrageously low literacy rate among the blind. The Braille Readers are Leaders campaign, with the support of influential Americans like Mr. Ruettiger, will reverse the downward trend in Braille literacy and ensure that equal opportunities in education and employment are available to all of the nation's blind." Mr. Ruettiger said: "I am honored and pleased to serve as a National Ambassador for the Braille Readers are Leaders campaign. I strongly believe that one person can make a difference, and I am excited to help the National Federation of the Blind in its mission to improve the lives of blind children and adults throughout the country through the power of Braille literacy." For more information about the Braille Readers Are Leaders campaign and the Louis Braille commemorative coin, please visit www.braille.org. ### From JWilson at nfb.org Thu Feb 19 22:24:43 2009 From: JWilson at nfb.org (Wilson, Joanne) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:24:43 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog policy does not discriminate Message-ID: ---------- From: Brammer, Robert [AG] [mailto:rbrammer at ag.state.ia.us] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 1:53 PM To: Brammer, Robert [AG] Subject: Atty. Gen. release: Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog policy does not discriminate To News Editors. From Bob Brammer (Iowa Attorney General?s Office ? 515-281-6699.) Please find a release pasted below. This will be posted soon at www.IowaAttorneyGeneral.org . A jury entered a verdict Wednesday in this case in Polk County District Court. Best regards, Bram ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- For immediate release ? Thursday, February 19, 2009. Contact Bob Brammer ? 515-281-6699 Jury finds Iowa Department for the Blind?s Guide Dog Policy Does Not Discriminate Des Moines. A Polk County jury has rejected a Des Moines woman?s claim that the State of Iowa Department for the Blind discriminated against her by refusing her request to use a guide dog while she attended the Department?s orientation and adjustment training program. The Department for the Blind orientation and training program is a comprehensive program that utilizes a totally non-visual approach to teaching blindness skills. Students with partial vision are required to wear eyeshades to prevent reliance upon any visual cues during training. Department policies prohibit the use of any visual aids within the orientation and training program, including guide dogs. The Department has no objection to guide dogs in other situations. Stephanie Dohmen, who is legally blind, attended the program for several months beginning in September 2000 and sought to re-enter the program in June 2002 accompanied by her guide dog. Dohmen claimed in her lawsuit that the Department?s policy violated her rights under the Iowa Civil Rights Act and under federal laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. After a six-day trial, the eight-person jury rejected Dohmen?s claims in a verdict entered Wednesday. The Department for the Blind, which was represented in the trial by the Iowa Attorney General?s Office, argued that a totally non-visual approach ? and training without assistance of a guide-dog or other visual aids ? is the most effective approach for visually-impaired persons who are learning skills and techniques for dealing with blindness. The Department places no limitations upon the use of guide dogs in other settings, including in the Department for the Blind building in downtown Des Moines. For example, Karen Keninger, the Director of the Department, uses a guide dog, and the dog accompanied Keninger during her testimony at the trial. The orientation program typically includes about six months of full-time training in various problem-solving skills, such as cane-travel on public streets, using Braille, using computers, and dealing with many other situations. The Department for the Blind?s orientation and adjustment program was established in 1959 and is considered by many to be one of the most effective in the country. During the trial, the State Department for the Blind presented testimony from Joanne Wilson and Frederic K. Schroeder, each a former Commissioner of the U.S. Rehabilitation Services Administration, which oversees programs for the blind around the country. ?Iowa?s orientation program profoundly changes lives,? said Wilson, who also is Executive Director of the National Federation of the Blind. ?It works. It?s a cutting-edge program and a model for other states.? Wilson is a Webster City native and ISU graduate who went through the Iowa Department for the Blind?s orientation program herself. Schroeder said: ?To me the central point is that individuals have a choice in the type of training they take. While programs must and should make reasonable accommodations, they cannot be required to alter the fundamentals of the program.? - 30 - From george.mcdermith at gmail.com Fri Feb 20 00:41:55 2009 From: george.mcdermith at gmail.com (George McDermith) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:41:55 -0700 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog policy does not discriminate In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <40E7AB75DB9649DC9BF082A9D87ECA0A@OwnerPC> Great to see this being upheld. Thanks for sharing. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wilson,Joanne (by way of David Andrews )" To: Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 3:24 PM Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog policy does not discriminate ---------- From: Brammer, Robert [AG] [mailto:rbrammer at ag.state.ia.us] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 1:53 PM To: Brammer, Robert [AG] Subject: Atty. Gen. release: Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog policy does not discriminate To News Editors. From Bob Brammer (Iowa Attorney General's Office - 515-281-6699.) Please find a release pasted below. This will be posted soon at www.IowaAttorneyGeneral.org . A jury entered a verdict Wednesday in this case in Polk County District Court. Best regards, Bram ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- For immediate release - Thursday, February 19, 2009. Contact Bob Brammer - 515-281-6699 Jury finds Iowa Department for the Blind's Guide Dog Policy Does Not Discriminate Des Moines. A Polk County jury has rejected a Des Moines woman's claim that the State of Iowa Department for the Blind discriminated against her by refusing her request to use a guide dog while she attended the Department's orientation and adjustment training program. The Department for the Blind orientation and training program is a comprehensive program that utilizes a totally non-visual approach to teaching blindness skills. Students with partial vision are required to wear eyeshades to prevent reliance upon any visual cues during training. Department policies prohibit the use of any visual aids within the orientation and training program, including guide dogs. The Department has no objection to guide dogs in other situations. Stephanie Dohmen, who is legally blind, attended the program for several months beginning in September 2000 and sought to re-enter the program in June 2002 accompanied by her guide dog. Dohmen claimed in her lawsuit that the Department's policy violated her rights under the Iowa Civil Rights Act and under federal laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. After a six-day trial, the eight-person jury rejected Dohmen's claims in a verdict entered Wednesday. The Department for the Blind, which was represented in the trial by the Iowa Attorney General's Office, argued that a totally non-visual approach - and training without assistance of a guide-dog or other visual aids - is the most effective approach for visually-impaired persons who are learning skills and techniques for dealing with blindness. The Department places no limitations upon the use of guide dogs in other settings, including in the Department for the Blind building in downtown Des Moines. For example, Karen Keninger, the Director of the Department, uses a guide dog, and the dog accompanied Keninger during her testimony at the trial. The orientation program typically includes about six months of full-time training in various problem-solving skills, such as cane-travel on public streets, using Braille, using computers, and dealing with many other situations. The Department for the Blind's orientation and adjustment program was established in 1959 and is considered by many to be one of the most effective in the country. During the trial, the State Department for the Blind presented testimony from Joanne Wilson and Frederic K. Schroeder, each a former Commissioner of the U.S. Rehabilitation Services Administration, which oversees programs for the blind around the country. "Iowa's orientation program profoundly changes lives," said Wilson, who also is Executive Director of the National Federation of the Blind. "It works. It's a cutting-edge program and a model for other states." Wilson is a Webster City native and ISU graduate who went through the Iowa Department for the Blind's orientation program herself. Schroeder said: "To me the central point is that individuals have a choice in the type of training they take. While programs must and should make reasonable accommodations, they cannot be required to alter the fundamentals of the program." - 30 - _______________________________________________ Ccb-alumni mailing list Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ccb-alumni: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/george.mcdermith%40gmail.com From graduate56 at juno.com Fri Feb 20 06:38:39 2009 From: graduate56 at juno.com (melissa Green) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:38:39 -0700 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog policydoes not discriminate References: <40E7AB75DB9649DC9BF082A9D87ECA0A@OwnerPC> Message-ID: This is a correct verdict. I know that CCb has had guide dog users go through the center. I was a student there when the first person who was a guide dog user came to the center. Once some of the kinks were ironed out. It went well. The student didn't use her dog on travel. This student and the staff worked to make her training a success. Melissa R. Green Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. ----- Original Message ----- From: "George McDermith" To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 5:41 PM Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog policydoes not discriminate > Great to see this being upheld. Thanks for sharing. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Wilson,Joanne (by way of David Andrews )" > > To: > Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 3:24 PM > Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog policy > does > not discriminate > > > > ---------- > From: Brammer, Robert [AG] [mailto:rbrammer at ag.state.ia.us] > Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 1:53 PM > To: Brammer, Robert [AG] > Subject: Atty. Gen. release: Jury finds IA Dept. > for Blind's guide dog policy does not discriminate > > To News Editors. From Bob Brammer (Iowa > Attorney General's Office - 515-281-6699.) > Please find a release pasted below. This will be > posted soon at > www.IowaAttorneyGeneral.org > . A jury entered a verdict Wednesday in this > case in Polk County District Court. > Best regards, Bram > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > For immediate release - Thursday, February 19, 2009. > Contact Bob Brammer - 515-281-6699 > > Jury finds Iowa Department for the Blind's > Guide Dog Policy Does Not Discriminate > > Des Moines. A Polk County jury has > rejected a Des Moines woman's claim that the > State of Iowa Department for the Blind > discriminated against her by refusing her request > to use a guide dog while she attended the > Department's orientation and adjustment training program. > > The Department for the Blind > orientation and training program is a > comprehensive program that utilizes a totally > non-visual approach to teaching blindness > skills. Students with partial vision are > required to wear eyeshades to prevent reliance > upon any visual cues during training. Department > policies prohibit the use of any visual aids > within the orientation and training program, > including guide dogs. The Department has no > objection to guide dogs in other situations. > > Stephanie Dohmen, who is legally > blind, attended the program for several months > beginning in September 2000 and sought to > re-enter the program in June 2002 accompanied by her guide dog. > > Dohmen claimed in her lawsuit that > the Department's policy violated her rights under > the Iowa Civil Rights Act and under federal laws > that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. > > After a six-day trial, the > eight-person jury rejected Dohmen's claims in a verdict entered Wednesday. > > > The Department for the Blind, which > was represented in the trial by the Iowa Attorney > General's Office, argued that a totally > non-visual approach - and training without > assistance of a guide-dog or other visual aids - > is the most effective approach for > visually-impaired persons who are learning skills > and techniques for dealing with blindness. > > The Department places no limitations > upon the use of guide dogs in other settings, > including in the Department for the Blind > building in downtown Des Moines. For example, > Karen Keninger, the Director of the Department, > uses a guide dog, and the dog accompanied > Keninger during her testimony at the trial. > > The orientation program typically > includes about six months of full-time training > in various problem-solving skills, such as > cane-travel on public streets, using Braille, > using computers, and dealing with many other situations. > > The Department for the Blind's > orientation and adjustment program was > established in 1959 and is considered by many to > be one of the most effective in the country. > > During the trial, the State > Department for the Blind presented testimony from > Joanne Wilson and Frederic K. Schroeder, each a > former Commissioner of the U.S. Rehabilitation > Services Administration, which oversees programs > for the blind around the country. > > "Iowa's orientation program > profoundly changes lives," said Wilson, who also > is Executive Director of the National Federation > of the Blind. "It works. It's a cutting-edge > program and a model for other states." Wilson is > a Webster City native and ISU graduate who went > through the Iowa Department for the Blind's orientation program herself. > > Schroeder said: "To me the central > point is that individuals have a choice in the > type of training they take. While programs must > and should make reasonable accommodations, they > cannot be required to alter the fundamentals of the program." > > - 30 - > > > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/george.mcdermith%40gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/graduate56%40juno.com > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1961 - Release Date: 02/19/09 18:45:00 ____________________________________________________________ You don't have to do it on your own. Click here for great parenting help! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTQpnN0XaVErnRGZYRwiDiy00O21zoguWXRAR0PMSXe39n6FRfUJSQ/ From jbar at barcore.com Fri Feb 20 17:03:15 2009 From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:03:15 -0800 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog policydoes not discriminate In-Reply-To: References: <40E7AB75DB9649DC9BF082A9D87ECA0A@OwnerPC> Message-ID: <20090220170315.GD23939@barcore.com> Hey Everyone, Melissa, I'm not sure I understand your email. The verdict seems to say that centers are not legally required to accept clients with dog guides. Your email seems to say that you think its a good idea having clients with dog guides at the center. So, what do you mean when you say that this is a "correct verdict?" Just curious, Jim On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 11:38:39PM -0700, melissa Green wrote: > This is a correct verdict. I know that CCb has had guide dog users go > through the center. I was a student there when the first person who was > a guide dog user came to the center. Once some of the kinks were ironed > out. It went well. The student didn't use her dog on travel. This > student and the staff worked to make her training a success. > > Melissa R. Green > Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "George McDermith" > > To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" > Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 5:41 PM > Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog > policydoes not discriminate > > >> Great to see this being upheld. Thanks for sharing. >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wilson,Joanne (by way of David >> Andrews )" >> >> To: >> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 3:24 PM >> Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog policy >> does >> not discriminate >> >> >> >> ---------- >> From: Brammer, Robert [AG] [mailto:rbrammer at ag.state.ia.us] >> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 1:53 PM >> To: Brammer, Robert [AG] >> Subject: Atty. Gen. release: Jury finds IA Dept. >> for Blind's guide dog policy does not discriminate >> >> To News Editors. From Bob Brammer (Iowa >> Attorney General's Office - 515-281-6699.) >> Please find a release pasted below. This will be >> posted soon at >> www.IowaAttorneyGeneral.org >> . A jury entered a verdict Wednesday in this >> case in Polk County District Court. >> Best regards, Bram >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> For immediate release - Thursday, February 19, 2009. >> Contact Bob Brammer - 515-281-6699 >> >> Jury finds Iowa Department for the Blind's >> Guide Dog Policy Does Not Discriminate >> >> Des Moines. A Polk County jury has >> rejected a Des Moines woman's claim that the >> State of Iowa Department for the Blind >> discriminated against her by refusing her request >> to use a guide dog while she attended the >> Department's orientation and adjustment training program. >> >> The Department for the Blind >> orientation and training program is a >> comprehensive program that utilizes a totally >> non-visual approach to teaching blindness >> skills. Students with partial vision are >> required to wear eyeshades to prevent reliance >> upon any visual cues during training. Department >> policies prohibit the use of any visual aids >> within the orientation and training program, >> including guide dogs. The Department has no >> objection to guide dogs in other situations. >> >> Stephanie Dohmen, who is legally >> blind, attended the program for several months >> beginning in September 2000 and sought to >> re-enter the program in June 2002 accompanied by her guide dog. >> >> Dohmen claimed in her lawsuit that >> the Department's policy violated her rights under >> the Iowa Civil Rights Act and under federal laws >> that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. >> >> After a six-day trial, the >> eight-person jury rejected Dohmen's claims in a verdict entered Wednesday. >> >> >> The Department for the Blind, which >> was represented in the trial by the Iowa Attorney >> General's Office, argued that a totally >> non-visual approach - and training without >> assistance of a guide-dog or other visual aids - >> is the most effective approach for >> visually-impaired persons who are learning skills >> and techniques for dealing with blindness. >> >> The Department places no limitations >> upon the use of guide dogs in other settings, >> including in the Department for the Blind >> building in downtown Des Moines. For example, >> Karen Keninger, the Director of the Department, >> uses a guide dog, and the dog accompanied >> Keninger during her testimony at the trial. >> >> The orientation program typically >> includes about six months of full-time training >> in various problem-solving skills, such as >> cane-travel on public streets, using Braille, >> using computers, and dealing with many other situations. >> >> The Department for the Blind's >> orientation and adjustment program was >> established in 1959 and is considered by many to >> be one of the most effective in the country. >> >> During the trial, the State >> Department for the Blind presented testimony from >> Joanne Wilson and Frederic K. Schroeder, each a >> former Commissioner of the U.S. Rehabilitation >> Services Administration, which oversees programs >> for the blind around the country. >> >> "Iowa's orientation program >> profoundly changes lives," said Wilson, who also >> is Executive Director of the National Federation >> of the Blind. "It works. It's a cutting-edge >> program and a model for other states." Wilson is >> a Webster City native and ISU graduate who went >> through the Iowa Department for the Blind's orientation program herself. >> >> Schroeder said: "To me the central >> point is that individuals have a choice in the >> type of training they take. While programs must >> and should make reasonable accommodations, they >> cannot be required to alter the fundamentals of the program." >> >> - 30 - >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Ccb-alumni mailing list >> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> Ccb-alumni: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/george.mcdermith%40gmail.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Ccb-alumni mailing list >> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> Ccb-alumni: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/graduate56%40juno.com >> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1961 - Release Date: 02/19/09 > 18:45:00 > > ____________________________________________________________ > You don't have to do it on your own. Click here for great parenting help! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTQpnN0XaVErnRGZYRwiDiy00O21zoguWXRAR0PMSXe39n6FRfUJSQ/ > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/jbar%40barcore.com From alicia716 at msn.com Fri Feb 20 17:54:46 2009 From: alicia716 at msn.com (Alicia Richards) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:54:46 -0700 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guidedog policydoes not discriminate References: <40E7AB75DB9649DC9BF082A9D87ECA0A@OwnerPC> <20090220170315.GD23939@barcore.com> Message-ID: Yes, IDB is legally required to accept clients into the Center who have guide dogs. however, that client, if they choose to go through Iowa's program, also must accept that they are not allowed to use their dog while in their Center classes. This is to say nothing of the time the student is outside Center hours, then they are free to use their dog as they wish. Alicia From jbar at barcore.com Fri Feb 20 19:29:53 2009 From: jbar at barcore.com (Jim Barbour) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:29:53 -0800 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guidedog policydoes not discriminate In-Reply-To: References: <20090220170315.GD23939@barcore.com> Message-ID: <20090220192952.GA32156@barcore.com> Ah, okay. So, the court just upheld the existing CCB and IA policies. Thanks for the clarification. Jim On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 10:54:46AM -0700, Alicia Richards wrote: > Yes, IDB is legally required to accept clients into the Center who have > guide dogs. however, that client, if they choose to go through Iowa's > program, also must accept that they are not allowed to use their dog > while in their Center classes. This is to say nothing of the time the > student is outside Center hours, then they are free to use their dog as > they wish. > > Alicia > > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/jbar%40barcore.com From marty.rahn at juno.com Fri Feb 20 22:30:12 2009 From: marty.rahn at juno.com (Marty Rahn) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:30:12 -0700 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guidedog policydoes not discriminate References: <40E7AB75DB9649DC9BF082A9D87ECA0A@OwnerPC> <20090220170315.GD23939@barcore.com> Message-ID: <80240534D00F4F0CB313BAD477866D1E@martyhqk5547mc> Jim and all, I think that what the verdict says is that persons with dog guides can indeed attend adjustment to blindness training programs, but that the programs themselves do not have to allow the person with a guide dog to use said dog during cane travel instruction time. From my reading of the message, this is what it sounds like to me. The IA Dept has, as it says in the message no objection to guide dogs within the center. I was in the Colorado Center for The Blind when a couple of students with guide dogs went through the program, and the only requirement that was stipulated was that these students not use their dogs when out on cane travel. In my opinion, if one decides to go through such a program, then they should abide by its rules. When students decide to go throu such a program, they are there to learn a specific set of skills; one of which is how to safely and effectively use a cane. If the NFB training centers were to begin letting students taylor their programs, I don't think that they would have enough time or resources to focus on students' specific needs. It is just like any school that follows a curriculum. Certain modifications and accommodations can be made, but to allow each and every student/family to change the entire curriculum to meet every students' particular needs would be more detramental to the further learning of other students. Marty Rahn President, Colorado Association of Blind Students Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado (Greeley Chapter) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Barbour" To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 10:03 AM Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guidedog policydoes not discriminate > Hey Everyone, > > Melissa, I'm not sure I understand your email. > > The verdict seems to say that centers are not legally required to > accept clients with dog guides. > > Your email seems to say that you think its a good idea having clients > with dog guides at the center. > > So, what do you mean when you say that this is a "correct verdict?" > > Just curious, > > Jim > > On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 11:38:39PM -0700, melissa Green wrote: >> This is a correct verdict. I know that CCb has had guide dog users go >> through the center. I was a student there when the first person who was >> a guide dog user came to the center. Once some of the kinks were ironed >> out. It went well. The student didn't use her dog on travel. This >> student and the staff worked to make her training a success. >> >> Melissa R. Green >> Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "George McDermith" >> >> To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" >> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 5:41 PM >> Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog >> policydoes not discriminate >> >> >>> Great to see this being upheld. Thanks for sharing. >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wilson,Joanne (by way of David >>> Andrews )" >>> >>> To: >>> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 3:24 PM >>> Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog policy >>> does >>> not discriminate >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------- >>> From: Brammer, Robert [AG] [mailto:rbrammer at ag.state.ia.us] >>> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 1:53 PM >>> To: Brammer, Robert [AG] >>> Subject: Atty. Gen. release: Jury finds IA Dept. >>> for Blind's guide dog policy does not discriminate >>> >>> To News Editors. From Bob Brammer (Iowa >>> Attorney General's Office - 515-281-6699.) >>> Please find a release pasted below. This will be >>> posted soon at >>> www.IowaAttorneyGeneral.org >>> . A jury entered a verdict Wednesday in this >>> case in Polk County District Court. >>> Best regards, Bram >>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> For immediate release - Thursday, February 19, 2009. >>> Contact Bob Brammer - 515-281-6699 >>> >>> Jury finds Iowa Department for the Blind's >>> Guide Dog Policy Does Not Discriminate >>> >>> Des Moines. A Polk County jury has >>> rejected a Des Moines woman's claim that the >>> State of Iowa Department for the Blind >>> discriminated against her by refusing her request >>> to use a guide dog while she attended the >>> Department's orientation and adjustment training program. >>> >>> The Department for the Blind >>> orientation and training program is a >>> comprehensive program that utilizes a totally >>> non-visual approach to teaching blindness >>> skills. Students with partial vision are >>> required to wear eyeshades to prevent reliance >>> upon any visual cues during training. Department >>> policies prohibit the use of any visual aids >>> within the orientation and training program, >>> including guide dogs. The Department has no >>> objection to guide dogs in other situations. >>> >>> Stephanie Dohmen, who is legally >>> blind, attended the program for several months >>> beginning in September 2000 and sought to >>> re-enter the program in June 2002 accompanied by her guide dog. >>> >>> Dohmen claimed in her lawsuit that >>> the Department's policy violated her rights under >>> the Iowa Civil Rights Act and under federal laws >>> that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. >>> >>> After a six-day trial, the >>> eight-person jury rejected Dohmen's claims in a verdict entered >>> Wednesday. >>> >>> >>> The Department for the Blind, which >>> was represented in the trial by the Iowa Attorney >>> General's Office, argued that a totally >>> non-visual approach - and training without >>> assistance of a guide-dog or other visual aids - >>> is the most effective approach for >>> visually-impaired persons who are learning skills >>> and techniques for dealing with blindness. >>> >>> The Department places no limitations >>> upon the use of guide dogs in other settings, >>> including in the Department for the Blind >>> building in downtown Des Moines. For example, >>> Karen Keninger, the Director of the Department, >>> uses a guide dog, and the dog accompanied >>> Keninger during her testimony at the trial. >>> >>> The orientation program typically >>> includes about six months of full-time training >>> in various problem-solving skills, such as >>> cane-travel on public streets, using Braille, >>> using computers, and dealing with many other situations. >>> >>> The Department for the Blind's >>> orientation and adjustment program was >>> established in 1959 and is considered by many to >>> be one of the most effective in the country. >>> >>> During the trial, the State >>> Department for the Blind presented testimony from >>> Joanne Wilson and Frederic K. Schroeder, each a >>> former Commissioner of the U.S. Rehabilitation >>> Services Administration, which oversees programs >>> for the blind around the country. >>> >>> "Iowa's orientation program >>> profoundly changes lives," said Wilson, who also >>> is Executive Director of the National Federation >>> of the Blind. "It works. It's a cutting-edge >>> program and a model for other states." Wilson is >>> a Webster City native and ISU graduate who went >>> through the Iowa Department for the Blind's orientation program herself. >>> >>> Schroeder said: "To me the central >>> point is that individuals have a choice in the >>> type of training they take. While programs must >>> and should make reasonable accommodations, they >>> cannot be required to alter the fundamentals of the program." >>> >>> - 30 - >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Ccb-alumni mailing list >>> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> Ccb-alumni: >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/george.mcdermith%40gmail.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Ccb-alumni mailing list >>> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> Ccb-alumni: >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/graduate56%40juno.com >>> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1961 - Release Date: 02/19/09 >> 18:45:00 >> >> ____________________________________________________________ >> You don't have to do it on your own. Click here for great parenting help! >> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTQpnN0XaVErnRGZYRwiDiy00O21zoguWXRAR0PMSXe39n6FRfUJSQ/ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Ccb-alumni mailing list >> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> Ccb-alumni: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/jbar%40barcore.com > > _______________________________________________ > Ccb-alumni mailing list > Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Ccb-alumni: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/marty.rahn%40juno.com > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.0/1959 - Release Date: 02/18/09 20:55:00 ____________________________________________________________ Villanova Six Sigma Certification 100% online program - Free info. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTRJRoaIUaXgpPXvtcZ7g5dcZEGZ6d6HIKovtJccsdYlqem3eMT7du/ From graduate56 at juno.com Fri Feb 20 23:12:24 2009 From: graduate56 at juno.com (melissa Green) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:12:24 -0700 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guidedog policydoes not discriminate References: <40E7AB75DB9649DC9BF082A9D87ECA0A@OwnerPC> <20090220170315.GD23939@barcore.com> Message-ID: <1A54D944C39B450C94D04E5E36DD9EF5@melissagreen> Jim. I was saying that the verdict was correct, in supporting the center's idea of not having a dog user use his or her dog in certain classes. I also used the example of the student that attended CcB, to show how this all worked in the ind. At that time CCB I believe was the first and only Nfb center to allow a guide dog user in to the program. Melissa R. Green Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Barbour" To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 10:03 AM Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guidedog policydoes not discriminate > Hey Everyone, > > Melissa, I'm not sure I understand your email. > > The verdict seems to say that centers are not legally required to > accept clients with dog guides. > > Your email seems to say that you think its a good idea having clients > with dog guides at the center. > > So, what do you mean when you say that this is a "correct verdict?" > > Just curious, > > Jim > > On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 11:38:39PM -0700, melissa Green wrote: >> This is a correct verdict. I know that CCb has had guide dog users go >> through the center. I was a student there when the first person who was >> a guide dog user came to the center. Once some of the kinks were ironed >> out. It went well. The student didn't use her dog on travel. This >> student and the staff worked to make her training a success. >> >> Melissa R. Green >> Someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "George McDermith" >> >> To: "Colorado Center for the Blind mailing list" >> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 5:41 PM >> Subject: Re: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog >> policydoes not discriminate >> >> >>> Great to see this being upheld. Thanks for sharing. >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wilson,Joanne (by way of David >>> Andrews )" >>> >>> To: >>> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 3:24 PM >>> Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog policy >>> does >>> not discriminate >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------- >>> From: Brammer, Robert [AG] [mailto:rbrammer at ag.state.ia.us] >>> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 1:53 PM >>> To: Brammer, Robert [AG] >>> Subject: Atty. Gen. release: Jury finds IA Dept. >>> for Blind's guide dog policy does not discriminate >>> >>> To News Editors. From Bob Brammer (Iowa >>> Attorney General's Office - 515-281-6699.) >>> Please find a release pasted below. This will be >>> posted soon at >>> www.IowaAttorneyGeneral.org >>> . A jury entered a verdict Wednesday in this >>> case in Polk County District Court. >>> Best regards, Bram >>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> For immediate release - Thursday, February 19, 2009. >>> Contact Bob Brammer - 515-281-6699 >>> >>> Jury finds Iowa Department for the Blind's >>> Guide Dog Policy Does Not Discriminate >>> >>> Des Moines. A Polk County jury has >>> rejected a Des Moines woman's claim that the >>> State of Iowa Department for the Blind >>> discriminated against her by refusing her request >>> to use a guide dog while she attended the >>> Department's orientation and adjustment training program. >>> >>> The Department for the Blind >>> orientation and training program is a >>> comprehensive program that utilizes a totally >>> non-visual approach to teaching blindness >>> skills. Students with partial vision are >>> required to wear eyeshades to prevent reliance >>> upon any visual cues during training. Department >>> policies prohibit the use of any visual aids >>> within the orientation and training program, >>> including guide dogs. The Department has no >>> objection to guide dogs in other situations. >>> >>> Stephanie Dohmen, who is legally >>> blind, attended the program for several months >>> beginning in September 2000 and sought to >>> re-enter the program in June 2002 accompanied by her guide dog. >>> >>> Dohmen claimed in her lawsuit that >>> the Department's policy violated her rights under >>> the Iowa Civil Rights Act and under federal laws >>> that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. >>> >>> After a six-day trial, the >>> eight-person jury rejected Dohmen's claims in a verdict entered >>> Wednesday. >>> >>> >>> The Department for the Blind, which >>> was represented in the trial by the Iowa Attorney >>> General's Office, argued that a totally >>> non-visual approach - and training without >>> assistance of a guide-dog or other visual aids - >>> is the most effective approach for >>> visually-impaired persons who are learning skills >>> and techniques for dealing with blindness. >>> >>> The Department places no limitations >>> upon the use of guide dogs in other settings, >>> including in the Department for the Blind >>> building in downtown Des Moines. For example, >>> Karen Keninger, the Director of the Department, >>> uses a guide dog, and the dog accompanied >>> Keninger during her testimony at the trial. >>> >>> The orientation program typically >>> includes about six months of full-time training >>> in various problem-solving skills, such as >>> cane-travel on public streets, using Braille, >>> using computers, and dealing with many other situations. >>> >>> The Department for the Blind's >>> orientation and adjustment program was >>> established in 1959 and is considered by many to >>> be one of the most effective in the country. >>> >>> During the trial, the State >>> Department for the Blind presented testimony from >>> Joanne Wilson and Frederic K. Schroeder, each a >>> former Commissioner of the U.S. Rehabilitation >>> Services Administration, which oversees programs >>> for the blind around the country. >>> >>> "Iowa's orientation program >>> profoundly changes lives," said Wilson, who also >>> is Executive Director of the National Federation >>> of the Blind. "It works. It's a cutting-edge >>> program and a model for other states." Wilson is >>> a Webster City native and ISU graduate who went >>> through the Iowa Department for the Blind's orientation program herself. >>> >>> Schroeder said: "To me the central >>> point is that individuals have a choice in the >>> type of training they take. While programs must >>> and should make reasonable accommodations, they >>> cannot be required to alter the fundamentals of the program." >>> >>> - 30 - >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Ccb-alumni mailing list >>> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> Ccb-alumni: >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/george.mcdermith%40gmail.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Ccb-alumni mailing list >>> Ccb-alumni at nfbnet.org >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >>> Ccb-alumni: >>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ccb-alumni_nfbnet.org/graduate56%40juno.com >>> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1961 - Release Date: 02/19/09 >> 18:45:00 >> >> ____________________________________________________________ >> You don't have to do it on your own. 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Add the cost of the cell phone for $350, thus making the cost for the complete KnfbReader Mobile $1,345 and you have the most affordable and portable reading system available on the market. Under our sales program we will also be offering both Talks and MobileSpeak screen readers for the KnfbReader Mobile. With either Talks or MobileSpeak, all of the standard functions of the cell phones used in the KnfbReader Mobile system become fully accessible to blind people. We are excited to be able to offer not only the Reader but several ways to make the rest of the cell phone?s functions talk. The price for either Talks or MobileSpeak is $295. This means that for $1,640 you can have the latest and most advanced reading system available on the market today, as well as a fully accessible cell phone. After you have purchased your new reader, the support team and I will be ready to give you all the technical assistance and encouragement you need. We're always ready to answer any questions. You can purchase your KnfbReader Mobile with MasterCard or VISA or by check. Please contact me with any questions you may have at (888) 965-9191. There?s even more great news to share: The purchase of your KnfbReader Mobile can be financed under the NFB Technology Loan Program. If you wish to finance your purchase under this program, the interest rate for your loan will be 3 percent (the best rate in town!). To learn more about the loan program and to download an application, or to learn anything else about the NFB sales effort and the KnfbReader Mobile visit the special KnfbReader Mobile Web page at http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com. Finally, I'm pleased to tell you that I will be looking for some people to help sell the KnfbReader Mobile. If you're looking for extra income or something that can turn into a full-time job and if you believe that you can sell this product, please call me. I can be reached at (888) 965-9191 any time from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Pacific Time. If you need to leave a voicemail, rest assured that I will call you back as soon as possible. You also may reach me at mailto:info at michaelhingson.com. I look forward to hearing from you and to helping you with your purchase of a KnfbReader Mobile as well as to supporting you as you learn to use your new device. I believe that this is a very exciting program that promises to be fruitful for the NFB. We all helped make the KnfbReader Mobile a reality. Because of the unwavering commitment of the National Federation of the Blind and Ray Kurzweil, the dream of a pocket-sized reading machine has now come to life. We have the opportunity to make this revolutionary technology available to blind people everywhere. I look forward to your help in making the KnfbReader Mobile the most widely-used product among blind people in the United States. Best wishes for your success, Mike Hingson The Michael Hingson Group ?Speaking with Vision? Michael Hingson, President (415) 827-4084 info at michaelhingson.com www.michaelhingson.com for info on the new KNFB Reader Mobile, visit: http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com http://michaelhingson.com/images/knfbReader-michael_hingson.jpg -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 545626.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 3059 bytes Desc: not available URL: From KBowman at nfb.org Fri Feb 27 20:52:32 2009 From: KBowman at nfb.org (Bowman, Kristi) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:52:32 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Assisting the March for Independence in Detroit Message-ID: Greetings: Do you have a friend, business associate, old high school buddy, or family member in the Detroit metro area? If you do, please let me know about them. As we approach our national convention in Detroit, we are again working to make our annual March for Independence ? A Walk for Opportunity an extraordinary success. One of the ways we have found to be very effective is to seek the support of local political, community, civic, and corporate leaders. Our Michigan affiliate is already working hard to do this. Noor Allain, Kristi Bowman, and myself are also spending time in Detroit. We are still developing the route, we are still seeking community leaders to serve as co-chairs for the event, we are looking for imaginative ideas to make the event empowering and distinctive, and we are seeking financial sponsors. So search your memories. If you have an uncle who is a marketing director, a cousin who works for traffic engineering, a friend of a friend who is the president of the downtown Lions Club, and so on and so forth. Please let me know. No idea is too silly. Some won't work out, but I'd rather have them. Send me an e-mail please or call my office at (866) 543-6808. We will be in Detroit next week, working with our Michigan affiliate leadership, the Chamber of Commerce, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and others. Thank you and stay imagining. At Your Service, Kevan Worley CEO,Worley Enterprises kevanworley at blindmerchants.org (866) 543-6808