[gui-talk] [Electronics-talk] National Federation oftheBlind toExhibit at Consumer Electronics Show

Tue Jan 6 22:04:45 UTC 2009

It wasn't current. It was in 1991 and kind of came and went.
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> Guess I don't understand the expressions, "With us", "Our side", etc.  I
> wasn't aware of any current war, conflict, etc.
>
> Andy
>
>
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> On Behalf Of Ray Foret jr
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> oftheBlind to Exhibit at Consumer Electronics Show
>
> During the Washington Seminar, as we call it now, Stevie came and spoke
> to us.  No, I was not there; but, those who were questioned his being
> there at all.  He had no time to listen to anything we had to say
> though.  Then, in 1991, Stevie Wonder was slightly involved in an in an
> attack on the Federation.  I will  mentioned no names here; but, it will
> be enough to say this much.  There was an attack on the organization by
> a small group of persons; and, they enlisted the help of Stevie Wonder
> in their attack.
> This, of course, was in 1991.  People and opinions change over time.
> This is why I asked.  I do sincerely hope that he has altered his view
> of us sense those days.  IF he is truly with us now, great.  IF not,
> then what's up?  That's the reason I asked.
>
> "Old friend, what are you looking for?  After those many years abroad
> you come With images you tended Under foreign skies Far away from your
> own land"
> George Seferis
>
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly BAREFOOTED Ray
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> From: "albert griffith" <albertgriffith at sbcglobal.net>
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> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 11:36 PM
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> theBlind to Exhibit at Consumer Electronics Show
>
>
> What happened in 1991?
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Ray Foret jr
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> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
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> Blind to Exhibit at Consumer Electronics Show
>
> Uh, just one question.  Just exactly what is Stevie Wonder doing
> involved with this?  Is he suddenly on our side?  I must confess, I find
> this a little hard to swallow; considering what happened in 1991.
>
> "Old friend, what are you looking for?  After those many years abroad
> you come With images you tended Under foreign skies Far away from your
> own land"
> George Seferis
>
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly BAREFOOTED Ray
> Phone or Fax::
> +1 (985) 360-3375
> e-mail:
> rforetjratcomcastdotnet
> Skype Name:
> barefootedray
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
> To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 8:29 PM
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] National Federation of the Blind to Exhibit
> at Consumer Electronics Show
>
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> CONTACT:
>
> Chris Danielsen
>
> Public Relations Specialist
>
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> (410) 659-9314, ext.  2330
>
> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
>
> cdanielsen at nfb.org
>
> National Federation of the Blind to Exhibit at Consumer Electronics Show
>
> Exhibit Will Highlight Products Blind People Can Use
>
> Baltimore, Maryland (January 5, 2009): The National Federation of the
>
> Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest organization of blind people in the
>
> United States, in partnership with the Sendero Group, will exhibit at
>
> the international Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held January 6-11,
>
> 2009, in Las Vegas.  The CES, the largest technology showcase in the
>
> world, will feature a booth sponsored by the National Federation of the
>
> Blind and the Sendero Group that highlights "vision free"
>
> products-mainstream products that blind people can use independently.
>
> The NFB and the Sendero Group will be manning the booth along with
>
> internationally-acclaimed singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder.  The Sendero
>
> Group is the developer of the first accessible GPS and talking map, and
>
> one of the products that will be featured at the booth is their new
>
> Mobile Geo, an accessible GPS program for cell phones and PDAs.
>
> Dr.  Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind,
>
> said: "Many new consumer electronics and home appliances are designed
>
> with visual displays and interfaces that make it extremely difficult and
>
> in some cases impossible for the blind to use them independently.
>
> It is
>
> critical that blind people have access to all features of mainstream
>
> products and technology with the same ease of use as the sighted.
>
> The
>
> Consumer Electronics Show is an important opportunity to reach out to
>
> manufacturers and encourage them to create accessible products.
>
> Creating technology that is accessible to and usable by blind people is
>
> not difficult, and it is essential if the blind are to be independent,
>
> productive citizens."
>
> Representatives from the National Federation of the Blind and the
>
> Sendero Group, along with Stevie Wonder, will be at the Sands Expo and
>
> Convention Center, in booth 72044 during the Consumer Electronics Show.
>
> For more information about accessible technology or the National
>
> Federation of the Blind, please visit
> www.nfb.org
>  <http://www.nfb.org> .
>
> ###
>
> About the National Federation of the Blind
>
> With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is
>
> the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people
>
> in the United States.  The NFB improves blind people's lives through
>
> advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging
>
> independence and self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the
>
> blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind.  In January
>
> 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan
>
> Institute, the first research and training center in the United States
>
> for the blind led by the blind.  Please visit our Web site:
> www.nfb.org
>
> <http://www.nfb.org> .
>
>
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