[Greater-Baltimore] Greater-Baltimore Digest, Vol 157, Issue 2
MARYELLE THOMPSON
maryellethompson008 at comcast.net
Sat Aug 18 17:17:54 UTC 2018
Thanks for all the info. Sorry to have missed chapter meeting. Ori came home from her airplane trip to visit the grandmas!
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> 1. August Minute Message (nfbmd )
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> Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2018 15:59:40 -0400
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> Subject: [Greater-Baltimore] August Minute Message
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> Fellow Federationists:
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> Urgent Action Needed.
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> Even though it is August and you may be in vacation mode, please take the
> time to do the following two actions: Maryland does not have any
> Congressmen as cosponsors on the Access Technology Affordability Act (H.R.
> 1734). Fortunately, both of our Senators are on this legislation. Please
> email or call your Congressman and ask them to cosponsor this important
> bill. Our advocacy and policy team want us to focus on this legislation now
> because the Joint Committee on Taxation is working on the bill to determine
> its cost. If we can increase our cosponsor list, the bill has a better
> chance of moving forward.
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> When you call or email, you might say something like the following:
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> "Hello, my name is [your name] and I am a constituent of [your
> representative]. I live in [city, state]. I am calling to urge [your
> representative] to cosponsor H.R. 1734, the Access Technology Affordability
> Act. This bill would increase the availability of access technology thereby
> increasing educational and employment opportunities for all blind Americans.
> The bill does this by creating a tax credit for the purchase of access
> technology. I urge [your representative] to cosponsor the bill. Thanks."
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> You can contact your member of Congress by calling the Capitol switchboard
> and asking for the office in question. The number is 202-224-3121. If you
> email your representative, please copy Sharon Maneki at
> <mailto:NFBMD at earthlink.net> NFBMD at earthlink.net and John Pare at
> jpare at nfb.org <mailto:jpare at nfb.org> .
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> It is critical that we move on this quickly, so please strive to make your
> calls and send your emails as soon as possible.
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> The second action that I am asking you to immediately take is to sign up to
> be a mentor with the NFB Career Mentoring Program. Maryland is lucky enough
> to be one of the states that will host this program. Blind and low-vision
> youth need exposure to positive blind role models who demonstrate a genuine
> belief in them and in their natural abilities. Here is a wonderful
> opportunity for you to give back to the next generation and to help them
> achieve their full potential. If you do not feel you have the time,
> remember that in many instances, a phone call, an email, or a text may be a
> life changing interaction. Sign up by going to:
> <https://nfb.org/mentorapplication> https://nfb.org/mentorapplication.
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> The State Convention is Coming.
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> You will not want to miss the state convention at the Carousel Hotel in
> Ocean City which takes place on November 9-11, 2018. It is time to make
> your reservation by calling the Carousel at 410-524-1000. Convention Room
> Rates: Standard Room - $85 per night, Ocean Front Room - $125 per night, 2
> Bedroom condo - $185 per night. Tax on sleeping rooms is 10.5%. These room
> rates start on Thursday, November 8, 2018. The deadline for room
> reservations is October 9, 2018. Be looking in your mailbox and on the
> website <http://www.nfb.org> www.nfb.org for the preregistration forms.
> They will be available soon.
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> Attend the Board of Directors Meeting.
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> Everyone is invited to attend the Board of Directors meeting on Saturday,
> August 25 to help us plan the convention. This is a phone conference Board
> meeting which begins at 10 am and will end at noon. The call-in number is
> 641-715-3272. The access code is 720125.
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> Maryland Parents of Blind Children Back to School Picnic.
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> Parents of blind children should bring the whole family to the Back to
> School Picnic, which begins at 2 pm on Sunday, August 26. Enjoy food, fun
> and fellowship. Network and get your questions answered about opportunities
> for blind children during the next school year. The picnic is at Hammond
> Park, 10514 Hunters Way, Laurel, MD 20723. For more information, contact
> Melissa Riccobono, Melissa at riccobono.us <mailto:Melissa at riccobono.us> , or
> Teresa Graham, teresagraham3 at gmail.com <mailto:teresagraham3 at gmail.com> .
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> Maryland Day at the Jernigan Institute.
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> Are you coming to Maryland Day on September 8 from 10 am to 4:30 pm? You
> must let your chapter president know if you are coming by September 1. This
> is a chance to visit the Technology Center, the Independence Market and get
> acquainted with our National Center. You will not want to miss our
> interesting, thought provoking workshops where we will share tools and tips
> on how we can further the work of the Federation.
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> Do You Need a Computer with Speech or Magnification?
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> Here is a good opportunity to get a low-cost computer with screen access.
> If you have questions, please contact Computers for the Blind (CFTB) at
> 214-340-6328.
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> ?Computers for the Blind (CFTB) has access to additional grant funds to
> offer computers for $60 off regular price. Here are the details:
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> * Eligible persons include persons on SSI or SSDI due to blindness.
> Copy
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> of Social Security reward letter required.
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> * Grant also includes parents of legally blind children or youth.
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> Required documentation is an e-mail from the TVI or caseworker stating that
> the child needs a computer, would benefit from it, and purchasing a new
> computer with the expensive software would create a hardship on the family.
> No eye reports or income verification needed.
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> * These are desktop computers w/larger screens, and a home edition
> license
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> of JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText of the client?s choice. Price includes JAWS
> training bundle.
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> * Cost for grant covered desktops is $70.
> * The only persons eligible for a grant covered laptop is a college
> student that is currently taking classes on campus. Proof required.
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> Cost for laptop under the grant is $125.
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> * See article in AccessWorld for more details:
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> http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pubnew.asp?DocID=aw190703?
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> NFB Krafters Divison.
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> Terry Powers, a longtime member of the Sligo Creek chapter, wanted you to
> know the following.
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> ?The National Federation of the Blind Krafters Division was established in
> July 2008. This organization began its inception from Joyce Kane?s desire
> to share the love of crafting among individuals who are blind and visually
> impaired. The K in Krafters is a tribute to our founder, Joyce Kane. We
> meet via a conference call each Monday night at 7:30 PM Eastern. The
> general conference chat line is 605-475-4000, participant access code
> 966659. Our Monday night chats are open to members and non-members alike.
> We discuss crafting and blindness related topics. We offer crafting classes
> via conference call and email. Our classes are taught by and for visually
> impaired individuals, meaning detailed verbal description is given. If an
> individual is interested in our classes, but not sure if they would like to
> join our division, we offer one trial class of their choice for free. Our
> yearly membership dues are $20. By joining our division, you may take as
> many classes as you like during the membership year. We have offered
> classes in the following categories: needle knitting, loom knitting,
> crochet, beading/ jewelry making, safety pin beading, quilting, sewing,
> basket making, kumihimo, clay, plastic canvas, felting, latch hooking,
> macram?, origami, soap making, and other miscellaneous crafts. Presently,
> classes are managed via our website <http://www.krafterskorner.org>
> www.krafterskorner.org. There you can read about all the happenings and
> sign up for classes. We also have an email listserv where we discuss
> crafting topics and develop new friendships. To sign up for the listserv go
> to <http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org>
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org
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> Should you have further questions, please contact Tammy Freitag, President
> email: krafters.division.president at gmail.com
> <mailto:krafters.division.president at gmail.com> or phone: 402-904-5105.?
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> Important Dates.
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> August 25 ? Board of Directors Meeting Conference Call, 10 am to Noon. All
> are invited to attend. Call 641-715-3272. Access Code is 720125.
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> August 26 ? MDPOBC Back to School Picnic, 2 pm?, Hammond Park, Laurel, MD.
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> September 8 ? Maryland Day at the Jernigan Institute, 10 am to 4:30 pm.
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> October 1-31 ? Meet the Blind Month.
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> October 5 ? Maryland Candidates for Governor Forum on Disabilities,
> 1:30-3:30pm, Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel, 300 Light Street,
> Baltimore, MD.
>
> October 15 ? National White Cane Awareness Day.
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> October 27 ? Celebration of 50th Anniversary of Maryland LBPH, 415 Park
> Ave., Baltimore, MD.
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> November 9-11 ? Annual State Convention, Carousel Hotel, Ocean City, MD.
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> Sharon Maneki, President
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> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
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> 410-715-9596
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> The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not
> the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back.
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