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<div class="c9" style="text-align: left;"><strong><span class="c8"> Issue 37 </span></strong></div>
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<td align="right"><strong><span class="c8">August 2011 </span></strong></td>
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<h2 class="c12" style="text-align: left;"><span class="headline"><a name="Top"></a>In this issue:</span></h2>
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<li><a title="Link to Message from Executive Director" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=EJ-Cd85-0Rtm40BeD1mQUA#Executive">Message from the Executive Director</a></li>
<li><a title="What's New" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=EJ-Cd85-0Rtm40BeD1mQUA#New">What’s New</a></li>
<li><a title="Education" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=EJ-Cd85-0Rtm40BeD1mQUA#Education">Education</a></li>
<li><a title="Braille" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=EJ-Cd85-0Rtm40BeD1mQUA#Braille">Braille Initiative</a></li>
<li><a title="Research" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=EJ-Cd85-0Rtm40BeD1mQUA#Research">Research</a></li>
<li><a title="Advocacy" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=EJ-Cd85-0Rtm40BeD1mQUA#Advocacy">Advocacy</a></li>
<li><a title="Straight Talk About Vision Loss" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=EJ-Cd85-0Rtm40BeD1mQUA#StraightTalk">Straight Talk About Vision Loss</a></li>
<li><a title="Access technology" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=EJ-Cd85-0Rtm40BeD1mQUA#Technology">Product and Access Technology Talk</a></li>
<li><a title="Jacobus tenBroek Library" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=EJ-Cd85-0Rtm40BeD1mQUA#Library">From the tenBroek Library</a></li>
<li><a title="Independence Market" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=EJ-Cd85-0Rtm40BeD1mQUA#Independence">Independence Market</a></li>
<li><a title="Parent Outreach" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=EJ-Cd85-0Rtm40BeD1mQUA#Parents">Parent Outreach</a></li>
<li><a title="Imagination Fund" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=EJ-Cd85-0Rtm40BeD1mQUA#Spotlight">Spotlight on the <em>Imagination Fund</em></a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=EJ-Cd85-0Rtm40BeD1mQUA#Events">NFB Calendar</a></li>
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<h2><span class="headline"><a name="Executive"></a>Message from the Executive Director</span></h2>
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<span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Two days ago we were engaged in the normal course of activities here at the NFB Jernigan Institute. I was in my office on the fourth floor near the northwest corner of our building. Suddenly the building began to shake and it did not stop for a good half a minute—an earthquake. We were able to quickly account for all of our staff, even those on assignment in Virginia closer to the epicenter, and our building showed no signs of being damaged. Once those two things were out of the way, I started thinking about unexpected situations and how we deal with them.</strong></span><br>
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<span style="color: #800080;"><strong>One of the things the National Federation of the Blind teaches blind individuals is how to deal with a variety of unexpected situations with confidence. Throughout our training programs we teach how to face fear and deal with uncertainty. Part of the process for learning to handle uncertainty is to develop a strong set of skills. Another aspect is to get opportunities to tackle challenging tasks that provide perspective and confidence. In the process, we attempt to fuel the natural curiosity for knowledge and new experiences that lives within all of us. Our methods have proven useful for thousands of blind people, empowering them to venture into new, sometimes unimagined, opportunities.</strong></span><br>
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<span style="color: #800080;"><strong>On Tuesday, it struck me that the earthquake provided some symbols of the experience of the NFB. We are firm in our resolve and we tackle problems with confidence. Yet, there are sometimes those who attempt to shake our determination. Whether the subject is eliminating subminimum wages or raising expectations for the education of blind children, there are often disruptions in our progress meant to change our direction. Our organization is built on a strong foundation, and our team is prepared for uncertainty. The members of the Federation are not afraid to tackle big issues, even if they seem so much bigger than we can handle, because we know the power that comes from our individual efforts, collectively focused.</strong></span><br>
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<span style="color: #800080;"><strong>I was pleased that our Jernigan Institute building in Baltimore showed the same strong foundation that our organization has across the country. I was even more pleased that no one was hurt in the earthquake and that everyone responded with the resolve and teamwork that is characteristic of our organization. While there is much work to do, we have the confidence to know that we can handle the uncertainty that lies ahead.</strong></span><br>
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<span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Here is hoping that each of you have a safe and relaxing end of the summer.</strong></span><br>
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<span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Mark A. Riccobono, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute</strong></span><span class="c13"><span class="c11"><strong> </strong></span></span><span class="c13"><span class="c11"><strong> </strong></span></span><em><span class="c13"><span class="c11"><strong><br>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span class="headline"><a name="New"></a>Featured NFB News</span></h2>
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<h4 class="subheading">Equal Pay for Equal Work Update</h4>
<div>The National Federation of the Blind successfully conducted over twenty informational protests across the United States to raise awareness about disabled people being paid less than the federal minimum wage. Whenever we tell members of the public about this practice, they are astonished that such a thing could happen in the 21st century. The demonstrations were held on July 26, the twenty-first anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, at the primary district office locations of United States senators serving on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (the HELP Committee). The HELP Committee is currently considering legislation—the Workforce Investment Act—which would reauthorize the payment of subminimum wages to disabled workers. Thanks to educational efforts from NFB and other like-minded disability groups, the vote to reaffirm this shocking policy has been postponed indefinitely. <br>
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For more information on this critically important matter, please read the <a title="Link to Fair Wages Web page" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=dEWE2ew-W9OlUweQpv1TYQ">Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities</a> Web page, the <a title="Link to Fair Wages resolution" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=Uful5YcUrj2LzcBygCLjLg">resolution</a> passed at the NFB national convention, or the speech “<a title="Link to Fred Schroeder subminimum wages speech" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=UATh3mgeFmOcYkA3l3ceug">No More Subminimum Wages: The Time is Now!</a>” which was delivered by Dr. Frederic K. Schroeder on July 8, 2011.</div>
<h4 class="subheading">National Convention</h4>
<div>If you missed the 2011 NFB National Convention or would like to re-live all of the excitement, access audio of <a title="Link to convention highlights" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=DKwfke1BUmapSxI_Hll--g">highlights from the convention</a>. <br>
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The National Federation of the Blind would like to extend a warm thank you to our 2011 National Convention sponsors, especially our title sponsor, <a title="Link to eBay site" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=E8s04o6p3b03QXf65bw4PQ">eBay</a>, and platinum sponsors, <a title="Link to UPS site" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=Yhya2e0D6eA8IdeRZpvuCA">UPS</a> and <a title="Link to HumanWare site" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=G5Yv1W7r4zoIeWFsIe4r0Q">HumanWare</a>. We appreciate your support of the movement and are grateful for the work you do.</div>
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<h2 class="c25"><span class="headline"><a name="Education"></a>Education</span></h2>
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<h4 class="subheading">2011 NFB Youth Slam</h4>
<div>During the week of July 18, 2011, 133 blind students invaded Towson University’s campus for the third-ever <a title="Link to Youth Slam page" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=oECl3rAAZID6J4hftcGWVw">NFB Youth Slam</a>. The students were grouped three to a pod, paired with a blind mentor, and assigned to one of ten tracks. Then they spent their week learning about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The space and the engineering tracks teamed up to build a six-foot-tall geodesic dome, the computer science track programmed iPods, and the robotics track built robots that could play dodge ball. Students also had the opportunity to climb a rock wall, sing karaoke, or play goal ball in the evenings. The students took turns riding in the Blind Driver Challenge<sup>®</sup> vehicle with Mark Riccobono or Anil Lewis at the wheel. Earlier in the day there was a driving demonstration for ABC News. Virginia Tech grad students posted a lot of photos in the <a title="Link to Virginia Tech BDC Facebook album" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=vI53aDeFoace5fqmOEkU0A">Blind Driver Challenge<sup>®</sup> at Youth Slam Facebook album</a>. To learn more about NFB’s STEM initiatives for blind youth, follow <a title="Link to follow NFBScience on Twitter" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=IL-dYkXe_41Ivv5s8-qsqQ">NFBScience</a> on Twitter. SLAM THAT!</div>
<h4 class="subheading">Youth Track</h4>
<div>This summer we facilitated several activities for blind and sighted youth, ages 11 to 18, as a part of the NFB <a title="Link to Youth Track page" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=j70m6n2FX-0lSmsCfUG4kA">Youth Track</a> at our national convention. The goal of this series of activities was to foster a positive philosophy about blindness among the youth. On Sunday, July 3, students engaged in several activities modeled after popular board games that engaged the students in discussions about blindness. Evening social events included “The Amazing Race”<span class="c22"><span class="c22"><span class="c28"><span class="c27"><span class="c11"> </span></span></span></span></span> (a fast-paced game at a local mall) and “Minute to Swim It”<span class="c22"><span class="c22"><span class="c28"><span class="c27"><span class="c11"> </span></span></span></span></span> (a pool party with a lot of silly games). The youth also spent time in sessions where they learned about the Federation and our work. These sessions covered topics such as the organizational structure of the NFB, subminimum wage legislation, what convention resolutions are and why they are important, and a description of the <a title="Link to Blind Driver Challenge page" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=WtLvhX7ET-61Ju6jxSK_2Q">Blind Driver Challenge</a><sup>®</sup>.</div>
<h4 class="subheading">Computer Science Academy 2011</h4>
<div>Do you know a blind teen who is interested in computer science? The Computer Science Academy 2011 is a perfect opportunity for blind youth to learn more about computer science. This two-day program, to be held October 7-8 at the NFB Jernigan Institute, will serve twenty-five blind students in grades seven to eleven and their parents. Applications are due by the end of August. <a title="Link to download ImagineIT application" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=7KUtelg4vWCS61EMyDNnKA">Download an application</a> and <a title="Link to learn more about Computer Science Academy" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=XtM34lfsqFyPYoyIkZqHVA">learn more</a> about the program at the <a title="Link to ImagineIT page" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=EnxKfnYyoepj2YoZMkDxWg">ImagineIT page</a> or contact <a title="Link to e-mail Natalie Shaheen" href="mailto:nshaheen@nfb.org">Natalie Shaheen</a> for more information.<br>
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<h2 class="c30" style="text-align: left;"><span class="headline"><a name="Braille"></a>Braille Initiative</span></h2>
<h4 class="subheading">NFB BELL Program</h4>
<div>Have you heard the BELLs ringing this summer? Over the last three months, eleven NFB BELL programs have been facilitated in seven states. Blind students across the country spent two weeks getting introduced to Braille or building upon their existing Braille skills. Students spent a great deal of time learning through play and other unconventional activities; as a result they left the program excited about Braille and how being Braille literate can positively impact their lives. The program in Savannah was featured on a local news broadcast—check out this <a title="Link to Savannah BELL story" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=pRawKxYHyCXC2n_uLL7yNQ">video from WJCL ABC-TV</a>. For more information about the NFB BELL program visit the <a title="Link to BELL Program site" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=pV_2wLKYaVALA3H5ovG_JA">BELL Web page</a> or contact <a title="Natalie Shaheen e-mail address" href="mailto:nshaheen@nfb.org">Natalie Shaheen</a>.<br>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span class="headline"><a name="Research"></a>Research</span></h2>
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<h4 class="subheading">eBay Survey</h4>
<div>The National Federation of the Blind is interested in online accessibility and improved access to commerce. In that spirit, we are working in partnership with <a title="Link to eBay site" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=WIQRXJ8fVw1OZjIV8C_41A">eBay</a> to continuously improve eBay’s Web site accessibility and create new business opportunities for blind individuals. <br>
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Please take a few minutes to provide feedback about your experiences and needs in the realm of Internet shopping (e-commerce). By taking this survey, you are helping eBay continue to improve the accessibility of its site. The link below leads to an online survey that asks questions about your Internet shopping habits. Please make your voice heard. <br>
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Your opinions are extremely valuable, and your responses are completely confidential and will be analyzed only in combination with those of other participants. Let eBay know how you feel about online accessibility! Give your responses on the <a title="Link to eBay survey" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=YQ8rCUxJUZNEyl4SwmyAog">survey page</a>. Thank you for contributing to consumer-driven improvements on the Internet.</div>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span class="headline"><a name="Advocacy"></a>Advocacy</span></h2>
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<h4 class="subheading">Blind Law Student Wins Case</h4>
<div>On July 5, Deanna Jones, a blind student at Vermont Law School, filed a complaint in federal court against the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) and ACT, Inc., for violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Ms. Jones was registered to take the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), which is part of the requirements for obtaining a law license in Vermont. The complaint was filed because the NCBE and ACT, Inc., refused to make the MPRE accessible to Ms. Jones, who is blind and has a learning disability. On August 2, a judge ruled that Ms. Jones be allowed to take the MPRE on a laptop equipped with screen access software. For more information on this important victory for Ms. Jones and for all blind people, please read the Associated Press article “<a title="Link to Vt Law Student Wins 1st Big Case" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=KEnQBMUBZ6rALQ8RRow4fg">Legally Blind Vermont Law Student Wins 1st Big Case</a>.”</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Hoby Wedler is working on his Ph.D. in chemistry at the University of California, Davis. Hoby had been one of the first students in our 2004 Science Academy and he was an instructor at NFB Youth Slam 2011. <span class="c22"><span class="c22"><span class="c28"><span class="c27"><span class="c11"><span class="c22">In April of this year, Hoby coordinated a chemistry camp for blind students in California. Hoby said, </span></span></span></span></span></span>“<span class="c22"><span class="c22"><span class="c28"><span class="c27"><span class="c11"><span class="c22">At the camp, ten motivated blind high school students learned exciting ways to do chemistry accessibly from practicing U.C. Davis chemists. Equally important to the actual science, the students learned that their blindness should not hold them back from pursuing careers in any field they care to study. These students loved science and realized that blindness can be a tremendous advantage to chemistry because, as I like to tell people, </span></span></span></span></span></span>‘Nobody can see atoms.’ Several students came terrified to hold a pipette or test tube and left wanting to pursue careers in science!”<br>
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NPR <em>Weekend Edition</em> aired a report about the California camp on July 31, 2011, and we invite you to listen to “<a title="Link to NPR Weekend Edition CA chemistry camp audio" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=7RNX5DwJmGZCyAl9u2tJ0Q"></a><span class="c22"><span class="c22"><span class="c28"><span class="c27"><span class="c11"><span class="c22"><a title="Link to NPR Weekend Edition CA chemistry camp audio" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=mNuvToEobEvkHSFmCwnZqQ">Blind Teens Tap Into Senses At Chemistry Camp</a>.</span></span></span></span></span></span>”<span class="c22"><span class="c22"><span class="c28"><span class="c27"><span class="c11"><span class="c22"> <br>
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<div style="text-align: left;">On June 26, the NFB Jernigan Institute’s access technology team demonstrated devices as exhibitors at the <a title="Link to Deaf-Blind Camp site" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=BN_ayNK-4WK_IGFcHKcWyA">Deaf-Blind Camp</a>’s Technology Expo in West River, Maryland.<br>
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July was national convention month, and it was a busy one. The technology seminar in Orlando covered some really exciting topics:</div>
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<li>eBook Accessibility—topics covered included Blio, Kindle for PC, Adobe Digital Editions and other platforms that are accessible. The panel consisted of representatives from major content providers and platforms:</li>
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<li>Tom Hadfield, Chief Technology Officer, <a title="Link to Coursesmart site" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=FKGBN6XDtMUszu8lQuzTGg">Coursesmart</a></li>
<li>Rick Johnson, Chief Technology Officer, <a title="Link to Ingram Content Group site" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=zxFp1-YLrN8AQjwyZwjyeQ">Ingram Content Group</a></li>
<li>Matt May, Accessibility Evangelist, <a title="Link to Adobe site" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=0WtelLUwus1_oif2-VJxdA">Adobe</a></li>
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<li>There’s an Accessible App for That, You Know!—a session on making the most of the apps on your phone, including how to use them for productivity, home automation, etc.</li>
<li>How to Build an Accessible Web Site—an introductory session that outlined simple ways to make your Web site accessible and easy to navigate</li>
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<div class="c30">The sessions received enthusiastic response and were very well attended. Also at the national convention, <a title="Link to Pearson site" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=_jfh8q3FE_SzFGaZfRb_-w">Pearson Publishing</a> hosted an event inviting blind students to provide extensive feedback on their educational (and specifically math) content. We are delighted to report that there was a great deal of interest, and we expect that this ongoing cooperation with the publishing giant will result in better access to educational resources.<br>
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In November, there is the <a title="Link to Accessing Higher Ground page" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=Il0ol45E-nQbEeN_-xkpUA">Accessing Higher Ground</a> conference in Colorado, where the team will be presenting two sessions, one on Tactile Graphics, and one called Beyond Checklists—Promoting Nonvisual Accessibility through Task-based, Firsthand Testing. Accessing Higher Ground, because of its focus on education, is always a great place to network and to hear what the most pressing issues are for accessibility professionals and educators in higher education.<br>
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In keeping with the focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), the Access Technology Blog has a post from guest blogger <a title="Link to John Gardner post on AT Blog" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=tAKjScPpmaSbTuzwvwT2kg">John Gardner</a>, best known as the founder of tactile graphics company ViewPlus, on Access2Science, a collaborative educational source of STEM materials. The site serves blind students, teachers, parents, and anyone else with an interest in the topic. Other posts give some first impressions on the new <a title="Link to Mac OS X Lion blog" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=JbP_HXRPaSg6tlJrXlcYXg">Mac OS X Lion</a> and deal with Adobe’s <a title="Link to Adobe Digital Editions blog" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=FyT0_TIbkelk9peJ22YSuw">Digital Editions</a> e-reader.</div>
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<div class="c30">The NFB Jernigan Institute and the Maryland Department of Disabilities Technology Assistance Program are pleased to present the second annual <a title="Link to Web Accessibility Training Day" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=FC8anl3HZQWEZlTBpfNuEg">Web Accessibility Training Day</a>. On Monday, September 19, we will offer a day-long, in-depth look at how accessible Web content that complies with federal and state regulations is created. There will be a variety of general topic sessions, with afternoon breakout sessions on policy and technical topics. The registration deadline is August 31 and seating is limited, so make sure to book your seat for this exciting event. We will cover, among other things:</div>
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<h4 class="subheading" style="text-align: left;">Onward with Oral History!</h4>
<div>On August 10 we were honored by a visit from Frank Kurt Cylke, who recently retired as director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Mr. Cylke was kind enough to drive up to the NFB Jernigan Institute from his home in Virginia for an oral history interview.<br>
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Our conversation with him set two precedents. First, we were able to conduct the interview in the NFB recording studio, the same place where Marc Maurer records his presidential releases. Will Schwatka, our sound engineer, made the facility available and provided first-rate technical support. The result was excellent, and we look forward to Will’s cooperation in recording future interviews.<br>
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This interview was also the first we’ve done with a sighted person who has worked closely with the Federation in its efforts to change what it means to be blind. Our future oral history interviews will continue to include such people, as well as blind people with stories to tell.<br>
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<div>Frank Kurt Cylke’s first encounter with the NFB occurred in 1971, when—with three years’ experience at the Library of Congress—he was appointed to head the NLS. One of his earliest tasks was to restore relations with Kenneth Jernigan, relations that had been damaged by insensitivity on the part of Mr. Cylke’s predecessor. Impressed by Dr. Jernigan’s forcefulness and charisma, Mr. Cylke quickly understood that regular contact with the NFB would be important if he were to succeed in meeting the NLS mission.<br>
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Our interview covered everything from his family background, to his hobbies, to his successes in guiding the NLS through forty years of great changes in the technologies of libraries for the blind. We hope to make portions of this interview available on the NFB Web site before too long. Meanwhile we urge you to take a look at one of the best examples of cooperation between the NLS and the organized blind, the collection of essays published in 2000 under the title <em><a title="Braille into the Next Millennium description" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=DPQ2nv2o9M6EGOWiltmZbg">Braille into the Next Millennium</a></em>, which is available in Web-Braille and talking book formats to eligible NLS readers.<br>
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And please remember, the Jernigan Institute is always interested in receiving recordings and transcripts of oral history interviews. Think of who in your chapter or affiliate might have memories that ought to be recorded, get hold of a recording device, and proceed. For help in preparing for the interview, tenBroek Library staff members have developed a <a title="Link to guide to oral history interviewing" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=VlGEHEo0CKl2RSaU8UzT2Q">guide to oral history interviewing</a>. And if you have someone in mind but are unable to conduct the interview yourself, we also invite <em>Imagineering Our Future</em> readers to bring these potential oral history subjects to our attention. We will do what we can to arrange an interview with a Jernigan Institute staff member or another Federationist.<br>
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<div>The NFB Independence Market was open for business during the national convention this past July, and many convention attendees took the opportunity to examine the products we have to offer. <br>
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One of the popular items this year was our new <a title="Link to 7-section cane information" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=3rrEE76bHG0mWeBCoku_7g">seven-section, carbon fiber, folding white cane</a>. This well-balanced, lightweight cane designed for us by Chris Park features an easy grip handle as well as the NFB metal glide tip. At this time the cane is available in sizes ranging from 55 to 61 inches in two-inch increments, and it costs $40.00 plus shipping and handling.<br>
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The NFB was instrumental in pioneering the use of longer white canes as well as the use of canes by very young blind children. Recently we have been working with Chris Park to improve the design of our long white canes. As a result, we are phasing in new straight fiberglass, straight carbon fiber, and telescoping carbon fiber canes. We are looking forward to an ongoing collaboration with Mr. Park, so that we can continue on the improvement of the design of our white canes. <br>
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<div><span class="c22"><span class="c22"><span class="c28"><span class="c27"><span class="c11">An article was published August 10 in the <em>Houston Chronicle</em> featuring National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) President Laura Weber and her daughter Lindsay Adair.</span></span></span></span></span><span class="c22"><span class="c22"><span class="c28"><span class="c27"><span class="c11"> Read “</span></span></span></span></span><span class="c22"><span class="c22"><span class="c28"><span class="c27"><span class="c11"><a title="Link to Laura Weber Chronicle article" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=HFCAf0REbG03VGBdYkxXxg">Her Vision is for Blind Daughter to Enjoy a Normal Life</a></span></span></span></span></span>”<span class="c22"><span class="c22"><span class="c28"><span class="c27"><span class="c11"> and learn how Laura started out a NASA bioengineer and became the NOPBC president and about her daughter Lindsay</span></span></span></span></span>’<span class="c22"><span class="c22"><span class="c28"><span class="c27"><span class="c11">s interests and plans for the future. <br>
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<div style="text-align: left;">The <a title="Link to Imagination Fund Web page" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=krZL7SAwufTbCJIhVBcTAg"><em>Imagination Fund</em></a> builds programs of the National Federation of the Blind at the national, state, and local levels. The success of the Imagination Fund and the programs it makes possible is due to the efforts of blind and sighted men and women in communities across the nation. These supporters of the Imagination Fund are called “Imaginators,” and they make an annual commitment to spread the word about the NFB Jernigan Institute and help to raise funds for our programs and initiatives. <br>
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<div style="text-align: left;">The Imaginator of the Year Award was created to recognize the exceptional efforts of our most dedicated and successful Imaginators. This year on July 5, 2011, Denise Avant was presented the National Federation of the Blind Imaginator of the Year Award for her outstanding work in raising funds for the 2010-2011 Race for Independence. </div>
<div>Denise speaks passionately about her involvement, “The Imagination Fund is so very important. It helps fund programs like <a title="Link to BELL Program site" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=4LcNeExlj-UrUp7AHyDtmQ">Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning</a>, the BELL program. Raising funds for programs like the BELL program benefits so many people.” <br>
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Denise raised over $2,000 from eighty different people. When asked how she was able to reach so many donors she said, “I explained to people that I am a member of the NFB and about how we foster a sense of independence for the blind, and how important our work is, and people would want to give and know more about the NFB.”<br>
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<div><strong>July 6, 2011</strong> The 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Jacobus tenBroek. The <a title="Link to July 2011 Braille Monitor JtB issue" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=wFYOEbG6fzNFBh4_yRI07Q">July 2011 <em>Braille Monitor</em></a> issue is devoted to writings about the life and work of Dr. tenBroek, including never-before-published personal correspondence. <br>
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<strong>The Fall Convention Season</strong> The yearly meetings of NFB’s state affiliates cluster in the fall and spring. The following states meet in August and September: West Virginia, South Carolina, Arizona, North Carolina, Montana, New York, and Kentucky. To look up when other state annual meetings occur, see the <a title="Link to State Conventions page" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=abDcAwhnoxYtvazuKe5adQ">state conventions page</a> on the NFB’s Web site.<br>
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<div><strong>September 19, 2011</strong> <a title="Link to Web Accessibility Training Day" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=QaUivF7CrjdoFMhFARBnLw">Web Accessibility Training Day</a>, presented by the NFB and the Maryland Department of Disabilities Technology Assistance Program at the NFB Jernigan Institute. <br>
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<strong>October 2011</strong> <a title="Link to Meet the Blind Month page" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=IHAJwDtp5wommAbgbSCHVQ">Meet the Blind Month</a>, a campaign conducted by NFB chapters throughout the country every October. We challenge you to participate in innovative and unique meet-and-greet events in your local community this year. For information, contact <a title="Link to e-mail Melissa Kobelinski" href="mailto:mkobelinski@nfb.org">Melissa Kobelinski</a>. <br>
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<div><strong>October 7-8, 2011</strong> <a title="Link to learn more about Computer Science Academy" target="_blank" href="http://www.raceforindependence.org/site/R?i=oozrTQsxYtTHm70cKAsLkw">Computer Science Academy</a>, presented by the NFB and the Rochester Institute of Technology at the NFB Jernigan Institute.</div>
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<div><strong><span style="color: #800080;">The remarkable story of a blind man and the guide dog that led him and dozens of others to safety just moments before the World Trade Center crumbled nearly 10 years ago has become an instant best-seller. <em>Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog & the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero</em> made its debut on the vaunted <em>New York Times</em> bestseller list this week in its first week of release. </span></strong><br>
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