From JKTomasell at aol.com Sat Feb 11 23:39:40 2012 From: JKTomasell at aol.com (JKTomasell at aol.com) Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:39:40 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Invite to the NFBC SF Chapter's February Meeting Message-ID: <52acc.71dd32d7.3c68563c@aol.com> Come one, Come all! The San Francisco Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of California would like to extend an open AND FRIENDLY invitation to all whom are interested to join us for our monthly chapter meeting. Who: The membership and officers of the San Francisco chapter of the National Federation of the blind of California (NFBC SF Chapter) When: Saturday February 18, 2012 from 1-3 pm. Where: The San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired 214 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 (415)431-1481. Why: to discuss matters of concern, share stories and experiences, as well as become more socially connected to other blind and visually impaired persons in the San Francisco bay area. How: Just show up! - We are located Between Grove and Hays near San Francisco City Hall. We are accessible by SF muni lines 47, 49, 31 and F Market. Also accessible via BART and Muni metro subway lines at Civic Center station At our upcoming meeting we will have: a report from our December chapter fundraiser. The Anuel election of chapter officers (remember, in order to vote, you must be a chapter member, and have paid your $5 dues). Also, updates on current organizational, and state Affiliate goings-ons. If you have any questions about the NFBC San Francisco Chapter please contact our chapter president Eric Holm either at (415)425-5613 or at ericholm at att.net. We welcome your presence, energy, ideas and enthusiasm; and look forward to seeing you at our next NFBC San Francisco chapter meeting!!!! Sincerely, Jaime Tomasello, Secretary of the NFBC San Francisco Chapter From dandrews at visi.com Thu Feb 23 23:53:24 2012 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:53:24 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Podcasts and On-Line Courses Message-ID: > > >Hello. I am conducting a study on the current uses and accessibility >of podcasts in online college courses. The current uses of audio >podcasts and the accessibility of audio podcasts in U.S. online >college courses as perceived by learners with vision loss is >unknown. For that reason, we are requesting that you please take our >survey to share your perspective. A link to the online survey on >Survey Gizmo is below. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes >to complete and will be anonymous."urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> > >http://edu.surveygizmo.com/s3/725357/Current-Uses-and-Accessibility-of-Podcasts-in-Online-College-Courses > > >Thank you. >Kimarie Whetstone >Doctoral Student >whetstonekjw at yahoo.com From dandrews at visi.com Wed Feb 29 01:23:37 2012 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:23:37 -0600 Subject: [Ccb-alumni] Summer Internships with the NFB of Maryland Message-ID: > >Hello everyone, >Due to the support of an Imagination Fund grant from the NFB >Jernigan Institute, the NFB of Maryland is pleased to offer two >internship positions during the summer of 2012. Applicants must be >at least 18 years of age in order to apply. Please see the attached >documents for more information, and feel free to circulate the >documents to anyone you think might be interested in this opportunity. >Sincerely, >Melissa Riccobono >President, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2012_internship_description.doc Type: application/msword Size: 30720 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2012_Summer_Internship_Application_Form.doc Type: application/msword Size: 30720 bytes Desc: not available URL: