From christellablue at gmail.com Wed Jul 1 02:48:09 2009 From: christellablue at gmail.com (Christella Garcia) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:48:09 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Sports and Recreation Events Message-ID: Hi, convention is fast approaching and the Sports and Recreation division is excited to bring three exciting events to all of you. However, we need to get some logistics out of the way so we can enjoy the fun. Therefore, I am attaching the liability waver which will need to be signed by anyone who wants to participate in any of our exciting events. Please note, you must sign a waver for each event. For example, if a person wants to participate in the swimming and judo events then they will need to sign a separate waver for each event. If you have difficulty accessing the form or if you have any other questions please email me off list at: christellablue at gmail.com or call me on my cell (916) 208-3213. and I will do my best to assist you. Below you will find the time and place for each event. The wavers will also be available at each event. Parents please sign a waver for any child under age eighteen. Thanks, and let the games begin. Christella Garcia Sports and recreation division vice president. Friday, July 3, 2009 1:00 - 4:00 pm?SWIM CLINIC: SPORTS & REC DIVISION Pool, Courtyard Marriott Annie Sawicki, part of the AdapTap team (that designed an award-winning device for blind swimmers), is conducting a swimming workshop. Take a break with a cool dip in the pool. Sunday, July 5, 2009 12:30 - 5:00 pm?SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION Skyline A Room, Courtyard Marriott 12:30 pm ? Registration; 1:00 pm ? Meeting begins Wear your sweats and come ready for hands-on presentations in yoga and much more! Lisamaria Martinez, President Sunday, July 5, 2009 5:00 - 8:00 pm?JUDO WORKSHOP; SPORTS & REC DIVISION Skyline B Room, Courtyard Marriott Join USA Judo Paralympic bronze medal winner Greg DeWall to learn about judo from people involved in the sport. See you on the mat! Monday, July 6, 2009 6:00 - 9:00 pm?INDOOR ROWING; SPORTS & REC DIVISION Skyline A and B Rooms, Courtyard Marriott Row your way into fitness and maintain a healthy lifestyle using an accessible rowing machine. Prizes plus plenty of fun! -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Liability Waiver with NFB1.doc Type: application/msword Size: 30208 bytes Desc: not available URL: From dandrews at visi.com Wed Jul 1 02:44:45 2009 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:44:45 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] 2009 Motor City March Info Packet Message-ID: The 2009 Motor City March for Independence: NFB in the D Before the March ? An information session for Marchers will be held on Saturday, July 4, at 6:45 p.m. in the Greco Room on Level 4. ? The ambassador briefing sessions will be held on Sunday, July 5, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. in Brul? B Room on Level 5. Those Federationists wanting to serve as ambassadors or wanting to familiarize themselves with the March and rally, can drop in any time during the three hour briefing session. The March route and tasks will be covered in detail. ? Marchers can register for the March, turn in donations, and pick up their March items (such as t-shirts and medallions) at the Imagination Fund table in the Renaissance Foyer on Level 4 near the Convention registration table during registration times. March Gathering Places and Times?Be Ready to Chant and Cheer ? Ambassadors and other March volunteers need to report at the Wintergarden entrance on Atwater Street by 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6. ? Appointed sign and banner carriers need to gather 100 yards to the left of the Wintergarden entrance by 6:30 a.m. to pick up their banners/signs. ? Torchbearers need to gather toward the front of the procession, at least 100 yards to the right of the Wintergarden entrance at 6:30 a.m. ? Rally coordinators and stagers need to report to Rivard Plaza by 6:30 a.m. ? Marchers need to gather at least 100 yards to the right of the Wintergarden entrance by 6:45 a.m. What will happen at the March At 6:45 a.m. the March for Independence will begin with opening remarks by Dr. Maurer. The Torch of Freedom will be lit and the March will begin by 7:00 a.m.! Around 7:30 a.m., as we are heading back toward the Renaissance Center, the ?mini-Marchers? will join the procession and we'll all march together toward the rally site at Rivard Plaza. By 8:00 a.m. we will reach Rivard Plaza and the rally will begin. Route description 1. Gather at the Wintergarden entrance on Atwater Street. Walk west on the south side of Atwater Street toward Renaissance Drive West. Be aware of potential traffic on the north side of the street. 2. Just after Bates Street (on your right), take a left back onto the RiverWalk. 3. Follow the RiverWalk until passing Hart Plaza (on your right) and the Detroit Princess Riverboat (on your left). 4. Return back to Atwater Street, which becomes Civic Center Drive. Follow Civic Center Drive to Joe Louis Arena. 5. At the intersection of 3rd Street and Civic Center Drive (with Joe Louis Arena on the right) make a left back onto the RiverWalk, and follow it back toward Hart Plaza. 6. Take the cobblestone path that leads up to Hart Plaza. 7. Go through Hart Plaza, past the fountain, and toward East Jefferson Avenue. 8. Just before East Jefferson Avenue, follow the large concrete path to the right that crosses a dead-end street (to the Ford Auditorium on the right) and leads to Bates Street. 9. Turn right onto Bates Street and continue southeast to Atwater Street. Make a left back onto Atwater Street and follow it east, back toward the Renaissance Center. We will then take the ramp to the RiverWalk. 10. Continue east along the RiverWalk the short distance to Rivard Plaza for the rally. 11. Join the rally at Rivard Plaza! The Mini-March For those who cannot walk the full 4 kilometer route (1 kilometer less than last year), there is a shorter route of approximately four blocks. This mini-March will join the main procession as it passes back by the Renaissance Center on the way to the rally site. To join the mini-March, please gather at 7:15 a.m. at the Wintergarden exit of the Renaissance Center. We will take the ramp down to the RiverWalk. If you choose to use the steps instead of the ramp to the RiverWalk, please note these steps are especially deep. There will be ambassadors on hand to make sure mini-Marchers connect with the main procession at the right time. The Rally Program The rally will begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. at Rivard Plaza. Water will be available at the rally site for all participants. The rally program will include speeches by Dr. Maurer, Senator Carl Levin of Michigan, and Dave McCurdy of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. Three outstanding Imagination Fund grant programs will be featured, and be ready to dance in the streets when Martha Reeves performs some of her Motown hits. At about 8:45 a.m., Dr. Maurer and other VIPs will lead the procession out of the plaza back to the Wintergarden. Marchers should make their way to the opening of General Session in the Renaissance Ballroom on Level 4 by 9:30 a.m. Be sure to stay for the entire rally?there are bound to be lots of surprises throughout the morning! Transportation Those with wheelchairs or special transportation needs should come to the Imagination Fund table during registration times to make sure their needs are met. From dandrews at visi.com Wed Jul 1 19:37:03 2009 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:37:03 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] See and Win Orator for Blackberry Smartphones at NFB Convention Message-ID: Introducing Orator for BlackBerry Smartphones New screen reader software application provides blind and visually impaired customers with a solution to access BlackBerry smartphones With The National Federation of the Blind conference just around the corner, HumanWare is pleased to introduce its newest software solution called "Orator for BlackBerry for BlackBerry Smartphones" to the NFB members. Access to information through mobile devices is key in today's business world and the use of smartphones have become the predominant way of communication for business professionals and management. With over 21 million subscribers in 150 countries the BlackBerry Smartphones have grown in popularity to become the smartphone of choice to stay in touch with work, family and friends and important information while on the go. Orator for BlackBerry Smartphones is a innovative screen reader software that enables visually impaired users to access and operate BlackBerry Smartphones Issue from a joint collaboration with Code Factory, the leading provider of screen reader technology and maker of Mobile Speak, and Research In Motion (RIM), the maker of the award winning portfolio of BlackBerry products and solutions, Orator for BlackBerry Smartphones is design to convert the information visually display on the device screen into a voice output enabling people who are visually impaired to use BlackBerry smartphones to increase independence and productivity in today's competitive world. Available for the new QWERTY BlackBerry smartphones, Orator for BlackBerry Smartphones will provide you with greater freedom to manage your daily activities in the way that is most convenient for you with the ability to stay connected anytime, anywhere. If you are attending the National Federation of the Blind conference come visit us at the HumanWare booth to be amongst the first to get your hands on a personal demonstration and have a sneak peak at this coming solution for BlackBerry smartphones. Whether you are attending the conference or not don't miss the chance to win one of 4 BlackBerry smartphones with Orator software package. To register your name you must log on at www.orator4bb.com\draw and fill out the form. This will automatically enter your name in the draw. Winners will be announced on the HumanWare site on July 31 If you are interested in learning more on the Orator for BlackBerry Smartphones solution and find out why BlackBerry devices are so popular, be sure to attend the product presentation. Orator for BlackBerry Smartphones: blind access solution for BlackBerry Smartphones When: Friday July 3rd, 2009 Time: 4h00 to 4h50 PM Where: LaSalle A and B Room, Level 5 Speakers: Michel Pepin, Orator for BlackBerry Smartphones Product Manager, HumanWare From this session you will learn the features and benefits of this screen reader solution and find out more on the BlackBerry device applications that will be supported For those of you that will not be available to attend this presentation, be sure to visit us in the exhibit hall at the HumanWare booth during the following exhibit hours: Saturday July 4th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday July 5th, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday July 6th, 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Tuesday July 7th, 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come and discover if Orator for BlackBerry Smartphone is the solution for you to stay connected with what is important in your life. Visit our web site at www.orator4 bb.com to find out more about this unique mobile solution About HumanWare HumanWare (http://www.humanware.com/) is the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled. HumanWare provides products to people who are blind and have low vision and students with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a collection of innovative products include BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for the blind in education, business and for personal use; the Victor Reader product line, the world's leading digital audiobook players, and SmartView Xtend, the first fully modular and upgradeable CCTV-based video magnifier. David Andrews and white cane Harry. From jsorozco at gmail.com Thu Jul 2 05:58:56 2009 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 01:58:56 -0400 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] FW: [TABS] SOUTHERN STRUMS 2009 Message-ID: <9D4607FF996D4C5E89F22885B55BCDE5@Rufus> From: tabs_students at googlegroups.com [mailto:tabs_students at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jose Martinez Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 12:51 AM To: Members at nfb-texas.org; tabs_students at googlegroups.com Subject: [TABS] SOUTHERN STRUMS 2009 Repost! Repost! Repost! Repost! Southern Strums is fast approaching, and we wish to invite you to join us on Monday July 6 at Seldom Blues. One of the Premier restaurants in all of Detroit. The show starts at 6:00 pm, and it goes till 10:00. Come out and enjoy the pleasant sounds of Parnell Digs, Chris Danielsen, as well as a special guest appearance from Detroit's own, Brandy Faye Hawkins, and much much more live entertainment. All for just a 5 dollar donation. Make sure to get your presale tickets with a TABS representative. We look forward in seeing you out there! And to all, a great convention! THE TABS PROMOTIONS TEAM! http://www.myspace.com/tabstudent http://www.nfb-texas.org/tabs.html --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ The Texas Association of Blind Students Web Site: www.nfb-texas.org/tabs.html __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4206 (20090701) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com From dandrews at visi.com Mon Jul 6 15:02:02 2009 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:02:02 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] NFB Convention Stream Available Message-ID: Many of you have asked about watching and/or listening to a stream of the NFB national convention, now going on in Detroit. There is a audio/video stream that is available when general sessions of the convention are in session. I presume that it will also be available for the banquet. The address is: http://www.vbossengage.com/Engage/NFB/Index.aspx David Andrews and white cane Harry. From dandrews at visi.com Mon Jul 6 16:39:02 2009 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:39:02 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Updated Link for NFB Convention Stream Message-ID: Earlier today I posted a link to listen/watch a live stream of the NFB convention, now going on in Detroit. The link used an embedded Silverlight player that may not be accessible to all. Below is a new link that uses your default media player. We apologize for any problems that this has caused anybody. http://vbricksys.edgeboss.net/wmedia-live/vbricksys/58969/300_vbricksys-nfb_30241_090615.asx Dave David Andrews and white cane Harry. From jsorozco at gmail.com Tue Jul 7 22:42:33 2009 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 18:42:33 -0400 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Vote Organizing Job Opening Message-ID: Subject: Vote Organizing Job Opening DVP Logo JUST VOTE ARIZONA DISABILITY COALITION Looking for a Vote Organizer JUST VOTE ARIZONA DISABILITY COALITION: Looking for a Vote Organizer AAPD logoJOB DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY ORGANIZER I Project Description: The purpose of the Just Vote Arizona! (JVA) - Disability Coalition is to promote and support equal access, and individual and system advocacy, in order to maximize opportunities for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the electoral process. Just Vote Arizona believes that people with all types of disabilities should have the same civil rights as people without disabilities. JVA, therefore, works to change societal attitudes about people with disabilities away from a patronizing, pitying medical model towards empowerment, independence, and integration as fully contributing and voting members of their communities. The Just Vote Arizona! Disability Coalition is composed of various disabilities related organizations that seek to increase the number people with disabilities in Arizona who are registered to vote and turnout to vote. Additionally, the coalition seeks to promote and assess the implementation of the Help America Vote Act. II Position Description The primary focus of the community organizer position is to assist with coordinating, promoting, and supporting the goals of the Disability Coalition as directed by the JVA Coordinator. This position is part time - 20 hours weekly, with flexible scheduling and some working remotely possible. III Key Functions and Responsibilities include: 1. Assist with organizing and mobilizing a grassroots network in Arizona. 2. Implement actions steps that support voter registration drives and "Get out the Vote (GOTV) campaigns 3. Perform administrative and communications tasks necessary to grassroots organizing, such as, maintaining a database of contacts, creating and administering listservs, sending action alerts, and overseeing the project's website. 4. Assist with coordinating and integrating JVA activities with other disability related advocacy groups. 5. Develop contact lists for key reporters related to print and electronic media; plan and execute regular media hits 6. Write educational material, op ed and press materials for voter registration drives and GOTV campaigns. 7. Research project related issues in order to develop appropriate messaging in written materials and for public presentations. 8. Provide periodic written progress reports to the JVA Coordinator related to the completion of the JVA goals and objectives and other assigned activities. 9. Carry out the key functions and responsibilities of the position in compliance with federal state and local laws and ordinances. 10. And other duties as may be assigned. IV Position Requirements: 1. Bachelor's degree or sufficient related experience. 2. Proficient computer skills and experience working with MS Office software, in particular with database programs. 3. Good verbal and written communication skills with experience in presenting ideas clearly and persuasively. 4. Ability to exercise discretion and initiative in organizing and implementing multiple tasks with minimal supervision. 5. Demonstrated ability and commitment to work with diverse and multicultural populations. 6. Ability and willingness to travel around the state as needed. V Desired Attributes: 1. Knowledge of Help America Vote Act, the Voters Registration Act, American with Disabilities Act, the Rehab Act and/or other state and national laws regarding the rights of people with disabilities. 2. Personal experience with a disability and/or the disability community and a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and goals of the disability rights movement. 3. Creativity, leadership and initiative in carrying out assigned tasks and ability to exercise independent judgment. 4. Bilingual ability - English/Spanish VI Salary: $18,000 - 22,000 commensurate with experience. VII Term: This position is currently funded for one year only. Continued employment is contingent upon future funding VIII To Apply Please Submit: 1. A cover letter with a narrative description of your interest and experience, 2. Your resume and 3. Three professional references. Send your materials: Email tony at azsilc.org Mail Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council The Disability Empowerment Center 5025 E Washington Street, Suite 214 Phoenix, AZ 85034 Persons with disabilities & minorities are encouraged to apply. Submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2009. The position will remain open until filled. About the Disability Vote Project DVP works in a non-partisan manner to eliminate the barriers to voting and, in close collaboration with coalition partners in states around the country, to increase political participation for individuals with disabilities. DVP aims to get people with disabilities registered to vote; strives to educate them on how to get to their polling places and what their rights are at the polling places; and works to make polling places accessible to voters with all disabilities. About AAPD The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is the largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States. It organizes the disability community to be a powerful force for change - politically, economically, and socially - and recognizes the value of working in broad coalitions to foster unity, leadership and impact. AAPD is dedicated to achieving total equality for and full participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of society, recognizing that this is the social justice issue of our time. AAPD James Dickson Vice President, Government Affairs AAPD logo Forward email Safe Unsubscribe This email was sent to jsorozco at gmail.com by vote at aapd.com. Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe T | Privacy Policy . Email Marketing by AAPD | 1629 K Street NW | Suite 503 | Washington | DC | 20006 __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4222 (20090707) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com From graduate56 at juno.com Tue Jul 14 23:25:26 2009 From: graduate56 at juno.com (Melissa Green) Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:25:26 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Cabs mentoring program Message-ID: I sent this message out before convention. So here it is again. Please post on relevant websites. Feel free to distribute to other lists and interested parties. The Colorado association of blind students CABS Is looking for a few good men and women to become Mentors for young blind students. Mentors should be: Legally blind; High school graduate Reside, attend school, or training in the state of Colorado Interested in working with blind youth or young adults Attend mentor training sessions and other related activities Communicate with both the mentee and other mentors Good listener Encouraging Supportive Patient Flexible Dependable Committed Possess a positive attitude about blindness Demonstrate good blindness skills and, be: Tolerant and respectful of individual differences If you are interested in becoming a mentor and influencing the lives of blind students. Complete the application below. Submit completed application by August 3. Email completed applications to the following address. Melissa Green Graduate56 at juno.com P.S. The application is also attached. Cabs Mentor application Name: Address: Home Phone: School Phone: Cell Phone: Email address: What is your course of study in school? List your hobbies, and interests. Why do you want to be a mentor for blind students? Have you ever been a mentor? Have you ever had a mentor or mentors in your life? if so, how would you describe their impact on your life? Do you have any mentors in your life right now? What do you believe the role of a mentor is? Do you understand the commitment that being a mentor requires? Do you believe that you can make this commitment? Do you have volunteer/ work experience? Do you have experience working with blind children or youth? Cordially, Melissa "A dream is your creative vision for your life in the future. You must break out of your current comfort zone and become comfortable with the unfamiliar and the unknown." ____________________________________________________________ Visit the City of Brotherly Love! 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Name: Cabs_Mentor_application.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 7025 bytes Desc: not available URL: From jsorozco at gmail.com Thu Jul 16 22:02:59 2009 From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:02:59 -0400 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] FW: AmeriCorps Alumni Sought for Prestigious Eli Segal Fellowship Message-ID: <05AF1D06541942B5AECAAB8E68DB235C@Rufus> Subject: AmeriCorps Alumni Sought for Prestigious Eli Segal Fellowship AmeriCorps Alumni Sought for Prestigious Eli Segal Fellowship CONTACT: April Durrant Phone: 801-524-5411 x3 Email: elisegalfellowship at cns.gov Washington, DC - The Corporation for National and Community Service is seeking applications from former AmeriCorps members who are interested in serving as the 2009-2010 Eli Segal Fellow, a year-long leadership opportunity to help advance national service policy, operations, and strategy from the Office of the CEO at Corporation headquarters. This prestigious fellowship was created in 2006 to honor the legacy of Eli Segal, who was a key architect of the 1993 national service legislation and served as the first CEO of the Corporation from 1993 to 1995. Segal died in February 2006. The fellowship is open to AmeriCorps alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, drive, and commitment to national service, and who are committed to advancing the mission and goals of the Corporation. The duties of the selected fellow will include helping to advance the mission of national service and the strategic goals of the Corporation while working closely with the CEO on projects that benefit the national service field. The 2009-2010 fellow will serve at moment of strong momentum for the Corporation and the larger service and volunteering movement. President Obama has made service a central cause of the Presidency and has called on all Americans to make service a part of their daily lives. The President's strong focus has resulted in several early achievements, including record turnout on the Martin Luther King Day of Service, Recovery Act funding to support 13,000 new AmeriCorps members, passage of the landmark Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, and the launch of the United We Serve initiative. The fellowship offers the opportunity for career development and gaining a first-hand understanding of national service and the workings of a Federal agency. The fellowship will last for a term of not more than 13 months beginning in September 2009 and includes a $27,000 salary, plus benefits. Eligible applicants for the fellowship include all AmeriCorps alums who served full-time in the past three years. Exceptions to the three-year limit may be made for candidates who have been in school full-time since serving in AmeriCorps, or who have been in military or other national service such as the Peace Corps. The Segal family will be represented in the selection process. The deadline to apply for the Eli Segal Fellowship is July 31. For further information, application instructions, and frequently asked questions, please visit: www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/09_0713_eli_segal.htm. For questions, please email elisegalfellowship at cns.gov. Visit https://applicationmanager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=263049 to apply online. Also, on July 23, 2009, there will be a conference call dedicated to answering questions about the fellowship from 4 PM to 5 PM Eastern Time. Call Date: July 23, 2009 Call Time: 4:00pm Eastern Time Duration: 1 hour Toll Free Number: 888-769-9419 Pass Code: 9527552 The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. Each year, the Corporation engages four million Americans of all ages and backgrounds through its Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs. For more information, visit NationalService.gov. ### __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4251 (20090716) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com From MRiccobono at nfb.org Sun Jul 19 00:57:53 2009 From: MRiccobono at nfb.org (Riccobono, Mark) Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:57:53 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] NFB Youth March for Independence Message-ID: Come join the National Federation of the Blind for a historic gathering to celebrate the next generation of blind innovators! On Friday, July 31, the blind students and their mentors from the 2009 NFB Youth Slam will gather in our nation?s capitol for an inspirational rally at the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool followed by the NFB Youth March for Independence on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. After the march, blind students, blind mentors, and friends will gather for a celebratory program of the past week?s achievements in the United States Capitol Visitor Center. Members of congress will be in attendance, and speakers will include Dr. Marc Maurer (President of the NFB), NFB Youth Slam students, members of the United States Congress, and officials from NASA including one of the astronauts from the STS 125 shuttle mission--the same mission that carried two Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollars to space. We encourage Federationists and friends to come be part of these historic events?you will not want to miss it! Schedule of Events: The rally at the Lincoln Memorial will kick off at 2:45 p.m. just in front of the reflecting pool and at the foot of the steps where so many other revolutionary historic gatherings have taken place. The NFB Youth March is expected to leave the rally site at the Lincoln Memorial at approximately 3:20 p.m. proceeding down the National Mall to the National Air and Space Museum. Please note that the distance from the memorial to the museum is approximately 1.5 miles. The closing ceremonies at the Capitol Visitors Center will begin at 5:30 pm. (doors open) with the program beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Congressional Auditorium. The Capitol Visitor Center is closed to the public, so please let security know that you are attending the NFB event. We encourage you to get there early as there is a security screening before the entrance to the Capitol Visitor Center; the link to items that are not permitted is http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/Visit/Visitor%20Safety%20and%20Policies/. The Capitol Visitors Center entrance is on the East side of the Capitol near the intersection of First and Maryland streets. If you are coming to the concluding ceremony only, the easiest way to get there is by metro. The three closest stops are: * Union Station ? Located at First Street, NW, and Massachusetts Avenue * Capitol South ? Located at First Street between C and D Streets, SE * Federal Center, SW ? Located at the Southwest corner of Third and D streets, SW For more information about the metro, visit http://www.wmata.com/. Please join us for this historic event where the next generation of the blind is helping to change what it means to be blind! The NFB Youth Slam is one of the ways that the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute is providing more opportunities for blind youth to pursue careers that were once falsely perceived as impossible and empowering the next generation to interject their voice into the leadership of this country. Let us celebrate the accomplishments of these youth and their mentors while looking forward to their future full of opportunities! If you have any questions, please call Mark Riccobono at 410-659-9314 ext. 2368 or e-mail mriccobono at nfb.org From braille at nbpcb.org Tue Jul 21 03:56:17 2009 From: braille at nbpcb.org (Braille Certification) Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:56:17 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] NCLB Braille Exam in Pennsylvania, Aug 9 Message-ID: Testing for the National Certification in Literary Braille (NClB) will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2009, at Salus University (established by the Pennsylvania College of Optometry) in Elkins Park, PA. The cost is $250 and the application deadline is Sunday, July 26. Please see the attached flyer for more details, view our website at www.nbpcb.org or contact me, Louise Walch, NCLB Coordinator, at braille at nbpcb.org. Exams are also being scheduled in New Mexico, Georgia, and Virginia in the near future. Please pass this information along to anyone you think might be interested. Thanks, Louise Louise G. 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We are also interested in talking to any blind/visually impaired employees who either work directly for or through a contractor to provide switchboard/communication services for the Veterans Administration. Finally, we are interested in speaking with anyone, blind/visually impaired, who is planning on attending law school, is currently an undergrad, and who plans on taking the LSAT either this fall or in the next year. Please contact me at the below information. Thanks, Scott C. LaBarre, Esq. LaBarre Law Offices P.C. 1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918 Denver, Colorado 80222 303 504-5979 (voice) 303 757-3640 (fax) slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail) www.labarrelaw.com (website) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the designated recipient, you may not read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender at 303) 504-5979 or slabarre at labarrelaw.com, and destroy and delete it from your system. This message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. ?? 2510-2521. From dandrews at visi.com Fri Jul 31 15:36:12 2009 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:36:12 -0500 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] How many children in America are not taught to read? Message-ID: From Dr. Maurer: Subject: [Brl-campaign] How many children in America are not taught to read? The answer is 90 percent if the children are blind. Most Americans are shocked to hear this statistic. And we should be. The blind read and write using Braille, so why is our educational system failing to teach Braille to so many children? Why are these children being denied the opportunities that come with a proper education? What if you could not read and write? Where would you be today? There are three primary reasons for this educational crisis: (1) there are not enough Braille teachers; (2) some teachers of blind children have not received enough training; and (3) many educators do not think Braille instruction is even necessary. To bring critically-needed attention to this educational crisis, the United States Congress authorized the minting of the 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar with a portion of the sale of each coin going toward a revolutionary and comprehensive Braille literacy campaign. Learning to read and write is fundamental to education, which in turn is paramount to full and equal participation in American society. This coin, the first U.S. coin to have proper tactile Braille, symbolizes independence, opportunity, and the potential of blind people to make significant contributions to society when they learn to read and write using Braille. To learn more, read our report The Braille Literacy Crisis in America, or watch our video Making Change with a Dollar. Please purchase this unique and beautiful coin now and help solve this educational crisis for blind children in America. The law authorizing this 2009 silver dollar requires that any coins not sold by midnight on December 31, 2009, be melted down. Time is of the essence??a 90 percent illiteracy rate is not acceptable and the opportunity to purchase this coin will soon be gone. Be part of the solution, give the gift of literacy, and create new opportunities. Please buy the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar now. Marc Maurer, President NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND