[Fopbc] Fwd: NFB Youth Slam News Audio

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Just click on the link below to access the Youth Slam Audio News -
 
 
_http://www.blindscience.org/ncbys/YouthSlamAudio.asp?SnID=492616979_ 
(http://www.blindscience.org/ncbys/YouthSlamAudio.asp?SnID=492616979) 








 
Youth Slam
Slam News Audio

Slammin' in the Streets
What's happening at NFB Youth Slam? What's on the minds of the mentors  and 
students here at the University of Maryland? What do people really think  
about blindness and what is possible? Follow our slam news crew as they hit  
the streets to find out.
_Do you know any blind scientists, technologists, engineers, or  
mathematicians?_ 
(http://www.blindscience.org/images/ncbys/media/Slamnews2009/knowAnySTEM1.mp3) 
_How has being at Youth Slam changed you?_ 
(http://www.blindscience.org/images/ncbys/media/Slamnews2009/howHasSlamChangedYou.mp3) 
_What did they not let you do in science because of your  blindness?_ 
(http://www.blindscience.org/images/ncbys/media/Slamnews2009/whatTheyDidNotLetYouD
o.mp3) 
Slam People
The NFB Youth Slam attracts many dynamic, successful, and inspiring blind  
people. below you will find interviews conducted by our very own Slam News  
students, some of whom are reporting for the very first time.
_Serena Olsen, World Traveler_ 
(http://www.blindscience.org/images/ncbys/media/Slamnews2009/janeshaInterviewsSerena.mp3) 
_Chris Downey, Architect_ 
(http://www.blindscience.org/images/ncbys/media/Slamnews2009/chrisDowneyInterview.mp3) 
_Mike May, Way Fun Coordinator_ 
(http://www.blindscience.org/images/ncbys/media/Slamnews2009/mikeMayWayFun.mp3) 
_Mike May on regaining his sight_ 
(http://www.blindscience.org/images/ncbys/media/Slamnews2009/mikeMaySight.mp3) 
_Dr. Marc Maurer, president, National Federation of the Blind, on  being 
president_ 
(http://www.blindscience.org/images/ncbys/media/Slamnews2009/maurerInterview1.mp3) 
_Marc Maurer, president, National Federation of the Blind, on  kissing_ 
(http://www.blindscience.org/images/ncbys/media/Slamnews2009/maurerInterview2.mp
3) 
Slammin' around Campus
In addition to our projects, many other exciting events take place at the  
NFB Youth Slam. From our sports and games night to our Youth Slam talent 
show,  the Slam News team has the inside scoop on what's happening all over 
campus  and beyond.
_Listen to the NFB Youth Slam talent show._ 
(http://www.blindscience.org/images/ncbys/media/Slamnews2009/talentShow1.mp3) 
Blindness in the News
Every week the National federation of the Blind reaches out to influence  
public policy about blindness. During the week of NFB Youth Slam, students  
participated in a press conference and met national political figures. Below  
is a sampling of their experiences.
_NFB of Maryland Files Complaint Against Baltimore City  Schools_ 
(http://www.blindscience.org/images/ncbys/media/Slamnews2009/pressConferenceAudio.mp3)
 


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FOPBC/NFBF-Parents  Division
NFB-Jacksonville Chapter Secretary
NOPBC/PLP
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904-777-5976  / 904-229-9554
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