[Iabs-talk] Fwd: ICBV Office Update July 21, 2015
Denise Avant
davant1958 at gmail.com
Sat Jul 25 14:40:03 UTC 2015
Denise R. Avant
President, National Federation Of The Blind Of Illinois
Live the life you want
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> From: Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: ICBV Office Update July 21, 2015
> Date: July 21, 2015 at 2:04:19 PM CDT
> To: Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
> Reply-To: Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
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> ICBV Office Update
> July 21, 2015
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> *1) Calendar of Events
> *2) Re-imagining the Social Security System for the 21st Century
> *3) Policy Alert: Tell WIOA Advisory Committee to Phase Out Section 14(c)
> *4) No Wrong Door System Listening Session
> *5) National Federation of the Blind and Verifone Collaborate to Make Taxicab Terminals Accessible
> *6) AppleVis 5th Birthday Giveaway
> *7) Hadley School for the Blind, Macular Degeneration and the Skill of Eccentric Viewing
> *8) Hadley School for the Blind, Low Vision App Smackdown
> *9) NABM’s Emerging Leaders Program
> *10) FitPick at the Fly-In: Nutrition is a Key Focus of Capitol Hill Meetings & Reception
> *11) Famous Amos Cookies 40th Birthday On-Pack Promotion
> *12) CVS Delievery Charge Information
> *13) RSA Buying Group Information
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> <applewebdata://B9C05C9E-6AFC-417D-A031-6B5027CC86D9>**1 Calendar of Events
> July 21 – 22, 2015 NAMA Invites You to the First Annual Washington, DC Fly-In Advocate with your Members of Congress. The NAMA Fly-In invites ALL industry members to attend and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill through meetings with your Senators and Representatives. NABM President Nicky Gacos is requesting that as many blind entrepreneurs as possible would consider on attending. Illinois Vendors please contact Ed Birmingham if you would like more information on this.
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> July 24, 2015 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
> Chicago Roof Top Summer Time Party
> Plymouth Bar & Grill
> 327 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL 60604
> Dinner, beer, wine, pop included
> $45
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> RSVP and submit check as soon as possible to:
> IABM, 53 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL. 60604
> Call IABM or Ed Birmingham with questions.
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> September 19, 2015 4:00 p.m. NFB of Illinois will be gathering at the Changs' house again for Oktoberfest in September. Please mark your calendars. We will start at 4:00. This is a fund raiser. Cost is $25 and includes your first beverage. Please contact Patti Chang with questions or to RSVP at 773-307-6440 or pattischang at gmail.com <mailto:pattischang at gmail.com>. Proceeds go to the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois.
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> October 30 – 31, 2015 National Federation of the Blind of Illinois State Conference
> From Denise Avant: You can register at the Naperville Marriott Hotel for our State convention, October 30-November 1, 2015. The rate for the NFBI block is $93.00. It has come to my attention that some may be getting a $94.00 per night. The latter is not correct. If there are problems, please let myself or Patti Chang know.
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> December 9, 2015 Save the Date – Illinois School for the Visually Impaired & Mary Bryant senior home annual IABM sponsored Christmas Party. Donations can be sent to IABM @ 53 W. Jackson Blvd. suite 502, Chicago, IL 60604 it’s never too early to start pulling the funds together to enable IABM to get all of the students and seniors Christmas gifts. Also scarves are already being handmade, remember donated (mostly) solid color hats and gloves are always appreciated too.
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> <applewebdata://B9C05C9E-6AFC-417D-A031-6B5027CC86D9>**2 From the National Council on Disability
> NCD CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING:
> “Re-imagining the Social Security System for the 21st Century”
> WHEN: Tuesday, July 28 2015
> TIME: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
> LOCATION: Capitol Visitors Center, Senate-Side, SVC 201-00 in Washington, DC
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> BRIEFING NOTICE:
> On Tuesday, July 28, 2015, the National Council on Disability (NCD) will convene a congressional briefing on modernizing Social Security to meet the demands of youth who are coming of age today and want to see this critical safety net become a springboard of opportunity. Two panels of witnesses, including testimony by young people with disabilities, will discuss the barriers experienced in navigating the system. We will also examine what policy measures are either underway or needed to address the persistent barriers to obtaining and advancing a career and to earn a living throughout one’s lifetime.
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> PANEL 1: Youth with Disabilities
> Facilitator: Phoebe Ball, Legislative Analyst, National Council on Disability
> • Andy Arias, California
> • Daniel Mellenthin, Missouri
> • Angel Miles, Maryland
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> PANEL 2: Experts in Policy and Practice
> Facilitator: Henry Claypool, Former Principal Deputy Administrator, Administration for Community Living
> • David Weaver, Associate Commissioner for Research, Demonstration, and Employment Support , Social Security Administration
> • Sharon Lewis, Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
> • Janet LaBreck, Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education
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> EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
> This event will be open to the public. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
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> NOTE: Unfortunately, we do not have a listen-in option for this briefing, nor will it be webcast.
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> *Requests for accommodations should be made as soon as possible by email: rcokley at ncd.gov.
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> If you wish to share or distribute information about this event online, please use the following web link: http://go.usa.gov/3ft64 <http://go.usa.gov/3ft64>
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> National Council on Disability
> 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 850
> Washington, DC 20004
> 202-272-2004 Voice
> 202-272-2074 TTY
> 202-272-2022 Fax
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> Website:
> http://www.ncd.gov <http://www.ncd.gov/>
> NCD’s Facebook page:
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> About the National Council on Disability (NCD): First established as an advisory Council within the Department of Education in 1978, NCD became an independent federal agency in 1984. In 1986, NCD recommended enactment of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and drafted the first version of the bill which was introduced in the House and Senate in 1988. Since enactment of the ADA in 1990, NCD has continued to play a leading role in crafting disability policy, and advising the President, Congress and other federal agencies on disability policies, programs, and practices.
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> <applewebdata://B9C05C9E-6AFC-417D-A031-6B5027CC86D9>**3 Shared by Rose Sloan via nfbnet -Subject: Policy Alert: Tell WIOA Advisory Committee to Phase Out Section 14(c)
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> NFB Family:
> What a fantastic national convention! I hope by now that all of you have made it back home safely, and since our Federation work never stops, I hope that you are reenergized and ready for action.
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> As you all know, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act established an advisory committee to examine how we can increase integrated and competitive employment for individuals with disabilities. During national convention, Dr. Schroeder and I reported that the committee is currently formulating their recommendations. The responsible phase-out of Section 14(c) must be one of the committee’s top recommendations, but it will only happen if we make our voices heard.
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> There are two ways to contact the committee. The easiest way is to go to www.nfb.org/ice <http://www.nfb.org/ice> . Here, simply fill out the form, and a pre-drafted email will be automatically sent to the committee. Alternatively, you can email integratedcompetitiveemployment at dol.gov <mailto:integratedcompetitiveemployment at dol.gov> .
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> The comment deadline is Tuesday, July 28. Other groups have already gotten underway, so let’s make sure the Federation has the largest and most powerful blitz!
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> Thank you all for your help!
> Yours in the fight for fair wages,
> Rose Sloan
> Government Affairs Specialist
> National Federation of the Blind
> 200 East Wells Street
> Baltimore, MD 21230
> Phone: (410) 659-9314, extension 2441
> Email: rsloan at nfb.org <mailto:rsloan at nfb.org>
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> <applewebdata://B9C05C9E-6AFC-417D-A031-6B5027CC86D9>**4 Shared by Lori Zenner - No Wrong Door System Listening Session
> This email is going out to providers, advocates, advisory councils, etc.
> From our Bureau of Home Services:
> On behalf of the State of Illinois, the Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Home Services Program is writing to invite you to attend a listening session focused on the way that people in Illinois access information and assistance about long term services and supports like the Home Services Program.
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> State agencies want to hear your ideas about how Illinois could improve the way that older adults and people with disabilities, including individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and people with mental illness, access long term services and supports - particularly home and community-based services. The feedback and input provided during these sessions will assist the state to draft a three-year plan for developing a coordinated statewide "No Wrong Door" system that would help people of all ages and with all types of disabilities get information, identify options, make decisions about and access long term services and supports (LTSS). In Illinois, this three-year plan will build on the strength of existing networks that already help people with disabilities access and apply for services.
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> Listening sessions will be held in three areas of the state and you are encouraged to register in advance because space will be limited.
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> Please select the date and location of the session that would be most convenient for you to attend, and register at https://www.research.net/s/IL_NWD_RSVP <https://www.research.net/s/IL_NWD_RSVP> . Please be sure to use the space provided on the registration form to tell us if any accommodation or assistance with transportation would make it easier for you to attend and participate fully. Your registration will be confirmed with you by email. A PDF copy of the registration link is attached so you can read it right away, but you must go online to register. Text of the attachment is below.
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> Sincerely,
> Vivian Anderson
> Bureau Chief
> Home Services Program
> DRS/DHS
> 100 S. Grand Ave. East
> Springfield, Illinois 62794
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> ***********
> Text of attachment:
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> Please fill out this short registration form. Space is limited in these sessions but we will make every effort to include everyone who registers.
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> We will confirm your registration by email no later than July 17, 2015 for listening sessions in Mt. Vernon and Peoria.
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> We will confirm your registration by email no later than July 24, 2015 for listening sessions in Chicago.
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> 1. Please provide your name and contact information below.
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> Please provide your name and contact information below.
> First Name
> Last Name
> Email
> Phone Number
> Organization You Represent (if applicable)
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> 2. Which listening session do you plan to attend?
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> Which listening session do you plan to attend? Session 1: Tuesday, July 21 2:30-4:00 p.m. - Peoria (Peoria Public Library, 107 NE Monroe St.)
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> Session 2: Wednesday, July 22 from 11:00-12:30 p.m. - Mt. Vernon (Rolland W Lewis Community Building - 800 S 27th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864)
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> Session 3: Thursday, August 6, 1:00-2:30 p.m. - Chicago (Access Living - 115 W Chicago Ave.)
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> Session 4: Thursday, August 6, 3:00-4:30 p.m. - Chicago (Access Living - 115 W Chicago Ave.)
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> 3. Which category or categories below best describe you? Select all that apply.
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> Which category or categories below best describe you? Select all that apply.
> Older adult
> Person with a disability
> Family caregiver of an older adult or person with a disability
> Consumer advocate
> State agency staff
> Managed care organization staff
> Community services provider
> Hospital staff
> Other health care provider
> Other (please specify)
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> 4. Which of the groups below do you identify with or work with the most? Select all that apply
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> Which of the groups below do you identify with or work with the most? Select all that apply
> Older adults
> People with physical disabilities
> People with intellectual or developmental disabilities
> People with mental illness
> People with substance use disorders
> People with chronic illness
> Veterans
> Other (please specify)
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> 5. Please tell us if there is anything we can do to make it easier for you to participate in this listening session. For example, would you like meeting materials in an electronic format? Should we arrange for an American Sign Language interpreter? Can we assist by arranging for and paying for local transportation?
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> Please tell us if there is anything we can do to make it easier for you to participate in this listening session. For example, would you like meeting materials in an electronic format? Should we arrange for an American Sign Language interpreter? Can we assist by arranging for and paying for local transportation?
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> <applewebdata://B9C05C9E-6AFC-417D-A031-6B5027CC86D9>**5 Shared by Kristian Kuhnke via nfbnet
> National Federation of the Blind and Verifone Collaborate to Make Taxicab Terminals Accessible
> Baltimore, Maryland (July 20, 2015): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation’s leading advocate for accessible technology, and Verifone will work together to enhance the accessibility of Verifone’s in-taxi technology for blind passengers by the end of this year, under an agreement that was recently reached by the two organizations. Verifone’s in-taxi systems enable passengers to pay their cab fare with a credit or debit card and enjoy curated media content during taxi rides.
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> Currently, blind passengers can use the terminals by tapping the center of the screen to initiate an accessibility mode, which uses voice prompts to provide information about the fare and to guide the user through the payment process. Planned accessibility enhancements will include voicing information about the taxi’s then-current location, as well as other improvements to the user interface. Additionally, Verifone and NFB will discuss the feasibility of making other new features accessible if and when they are introduced.
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> Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “Verifone has already done outstanding work to make its taxicab units accessible to blind passengers, and we are delighted to work with the company to improve the user experience even more. We commend Verifone for working with blind users to improve its systems and look forward to helping this great company set an even higher standard for accessibility in the taxicab industry.”
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> Amos Tamam, Senior Vice President of Taxi Systems for Verifone said: “We are committed to providing a great experience for all users of our technology. We are delighted to work with the National Federation of the Blind to make sure that our systems are usable and accessible to blind taxicab passengers.”
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> The NFB raised its accessibility concerns to Verifone, and the parties quickly began effective collaboration to resolve these concerns. The negotiations were facilitated on behalf of the NFB by the law firms of LaBarre Law Offices; TRE Legal; Clark, Hunt, Ahern & Embry; and Disability Rights Advocates.
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> <applewebdata://B9C05C9E-6AFC-417D-A031-6B5027CC86D9>**6 Shared by the AppleVis Editorial Team
> Hello from the Team at AppleVis.
> AppleVis will be celebrating its 5th birthday on 29 July, and we want you to join us at the party. The information, help and support provided by all of the wonderful people in our community has made AppleVis the invaluable resource that it is today; thus, we thought that our 5th birthday would be a great opportunity to say a big "thank you!" to everyone who has helped make AppleVis a success.
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> To make our 5th birthday celebration a reality, a number of wonderful developers and companies have provided us with promo codes, software licenses, accessories, iTunes Gift Cards, and discount codes to give away to members of our community during the week of our 5th birthday. We won't be providing specifics just yet, but we can say that we are thrilled by the prospect of what we will be giving away. There are many great prizes to be had, and we are certain that you won't want to miss out. So, be sure to mark in your diary that the week commencing 27 July 2015 is "AppleVis Birthday Giveaway Week".
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> If you are a software developer or accessory supplier, it's not too late to join us in our celebrations. Simply send an email to happybirthday at applevis.com <mailto:happybirthday at applevis.com> saying how you would like to be involved.
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> We look forward to seeing you for our first giveaway on 27 July. We have a great one lined up to get the celebrations started, so be sure not to miss it!
>
> The AppleVis Editorial Team
> www.applevis.com <http://www.applevis.com/>
>
> Please consider supporting the continued maintenance and development of the AppleVis website by making a single or regular micro donation at www.applevis.com/donate <http://www.applevis.com/donate>
>
> Newsletter:
> AppleVis Newsletter http://www.applevis.com/newsletter/applevis-newsletter <http://www.applevis.com/newsletter/applevis-newsletter>
>
> Submitted by AppleVis on 20 July, 2015
> The full details will be revealed next week. But, essentially, we shall have a number of giveaways posted to the site each day from Monday through Friday. Each will give details of the prize and how to enter. In most cases, this will simply be a matter of sending us an email. Winners will then be selected at random and notified by email.
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> Looking at the giveaways that we currently have on our list, it’s going to be a great week to be on AppleVis (smile)
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> <applewebdata://B9C05C9E-6AFC-417D-A031-6B5027CC86D9>**7 From Hadley School for the Blind
> Seminars at Hadley Presents: Macular Degeneration and the Skill of Eccentric Viewing
> Date: Thursday, July 23, 2015
> Time: 10:00 AM CDT, 15:00 GMT
> Do you have macular degeneration? Are you having difficulty reading? When an eye condition such as macular degeneration progresses to the point where the “blind spot” or scotoma in your central vision makes reading as you used to do – difficult, it may be time to learn about “Eccentric Viewing.”
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> Join Seminars at Hadley as Nancy Parkin-Bashizi, vision rehabilitation therapist and orientation and mobility specialist, provides an overview of the eccentric viewing technique. This webinar will explain the process for locating one’s sweet spot of usable vision and discuss potential challenges to this process. We will then explore how to learn to use the “sweet spot” for reading, working on new strategies to make reading in this manner a little more comfortable. Come join us and learn to see in a new way!
> Doug Anzlovar, vice president of education & training, will moderate this 60-minute seminar. A question and answer session will be included as part of the seminar.
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> Earn Continuing Education Hours
> This seminar has been approved by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) for earning Continuing Education (CE) Hour(s).
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> As always, listening to the seminar remains free of charge. To register for the free live seminar, select the "Registration" link below. If you wish to go on and earn CE Hour(s), you must also register for 1 CE Hour(s) and complete a separate registration form and pay U.S. $25 fee. Once registered, you will receive instruction on how to login and take the online quiz to earn your CE Hour(s).(pending)
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> Space in this seminar is limited. Please only register if you know you are available to attend so that others are not closed out.
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> Please read the technology requirements carefully prior to the seminar.
> If you are already registered, we encourage you to verify that you are able to access the room at least 24 hours prior to the start of the event to allow time for troubleshooting. If you require technical assistance, please contact The Hadley School for the Blind helpdesk at helpdesk at hadley.edu <mailto:helpdesk at hadley.edu> or by calling 847-446-8111 ext. 6690.
> Register for Macular Degeneration and the Skill of Eccentric Viewing on July 23. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=792657&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FSeminar_register.asp%3Fsid%3D282>
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> <applewebdata://B9C05C9E-6AFC-417D-A031-6B5027CC86D9>**8 From Hadley School for the Blind
> Seminars at Hadley Presents: Low Vision App Smackdown
> Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2015
> Time: 1:00 PM CDT, 18:00 GMT
> Do you have a favorite iPhone or iPad app? Have you just been dying to share it with someone? Well, now is your chance! Hadley is hosting a low vision app smackdown.
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> Join Seminars at Hadley as Hadley technology experts, Doug Anzlovar, Ian Shadrick and Douglas Walker share their favorite iDevice apps that are accessible for low vision users. Come prepared to share an app or two of your own.
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> Dawn Turco, Hadley’s senior vice president, will moderate this 60 minute seminar. A question and answer session will be included as part of the seminar.
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> This seminar is an audio presentation. Space in this seminar is limited. Please only register if you are available to attend so that others are not closed out. Register now for Low Vision App Smackdown on July 29. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=792657&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FSeminarDetails.asp%3Fsid%3D288>
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> New Courses Now Open for Enrollment:
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> <applewebdata://B9C05C9E-6AFC-417D-A031-6B5027CC86D9>**9 Shared by Terry Smith, NFBEI
> Just a reminder that the deadline for applying for NABM's Emerging Leaders Program is August 1st. We have some great candidates already but it's not too late for applications. See the attached information about the program or visit www.blindmerchants.org for more information.
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> Thanks!
> Terry Smith
>
> NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND MERCHANTS
> EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM
> Who will be the Randolph-Sheppard leaders of tomorrow? Who will step up and help preserve the Program for future generations of blind people? Where are our future advocates? Where are the blind entrepreneurs who will set the example and find creative solutions to new challenges the next quarter century?
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> Leadership takes on many shapes and sizes. We need solid leadership on the state level as well as nationally. We need strong Elected Committees of Blind Vendors. Having capable blind people who can effectively advocate for themselves and the program is critical whether it be with government administrators or elected officials. The consumer groups also need effective leadership.
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> It is no secret that the Randolph-Sheppard population is aging and so is its leadership. It’s also no secret that the community has not done an effective job of developing the next generation of leaders. The National Association of Blind Merchants and the National Federation of the Blind’s Entrepreneurs Initiative plan on remedying that problem with our Emerging Leaders Program.
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> NABM President Nicky Gacos is making the Emerging Leaders Program a top priority because he believes in the future of the Randolph-Sheppard Program. He understands that tomorrow’s program will not look like today’s program but he wants blind people deciding what tomorrow’s program will look like. The Emerging Leaders Program will help develop our future leaders.
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> NABM is seeking people who meet the following criteria:
> 1. Is a licensed Randolph-Sheppard vendor
> 2. Possesses the desire to serve in a leadership capacity for the next decade and beyond
> 3. Has a reputation as a quality business owner
> 4. Has a history of being a positive influence
> 5. Commits to devoting the time required to participate in this program, which will include some travel.
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> The Emerging Leaders Program will include:
> 1. A two-day on-site training in the fall of 2015 at a yet to be determined location
> 2. Quarterly conference calls that will focus on leadership development and relevant issues impacting blind entrepreneurs nationally
> 3. Special sessions at future BLAST conferences or at other times as might be determined
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> The current vision is to conduct training for new leaders on an annual basis. Each class will have approximately one dozen participants. The alumni of all previous classes will participate on the quarterly conference calls and at the special sessions held in conjunction with BLAST.
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> One question that we can anticipate is who will pay for travel to the on-site training? Based upon the availability of funds and the ability to get corporate sponsorships, NABM may consider financial assistance to the extent practical. The individual participant will be responsible for securing funding not covered by NABM if necessary. NABM will encourage state licensing agencies to sponsor participants. Training of this nature can be paid for with set aside and federal VR dollars as well as rest stop dollars.
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> In order to participate in the Emerging Leaders Program, you do not have to be a member of NABM or the NFB. We welcome candidates who are not members. However, this is clearly an NABM/NFB Initiative and persons who have biases against either would not be good candidates for this program.
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> If you are interested in applying to be part of the Emerging Leaders Program, please visit www.blindmerchants.org where you can fill out and submit the application on-line or complete the attached application and email it to Terry Smith at tsmith at nfb.org <mailto:tsmith at nfb.org> . If you have questions about the program, you can contact either Ed Birmingham who President Gacos has appointed to lead this initiative at 708-334-3243 or ebirm18 at wowway.com <mailto:ebirm18 at wowway.com>
> Also, feel free to call Nicky Gacos at 201-653-1777 or nickycolorado at netscape.net <mailto:nickycolorado at netscape.net> or Terry Smith at 865-599-7148 or tsmith at nfb.org <mailto:tsmith at nfb.org> .
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> <applewebdata://B9C05C9E-6AFC-417D-A031-6B5027CC86D9>**10 From Vending Market Watch - FitPick At The Fly-In: Nutrition Is A Key Focus Of Capitol Hill Meetings & Reception
> CHICAGO – July 15, 2015 – NAMA’s nutrition and wellness efforts, including the FitPick® program, will be prominently featured throughout the NAMA Fly-In, underscoring the importance of the industry’s commitment during the inaugural advocacy event taking place July 21-22 in Washington, D.C.
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> “Given today’s health and wellness challenges, our industry’s efforts to provide consumers with nutrition information and better for you snack options is more important than ever,” said Roni Moore, NAMA Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations.
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> “The refreshment services industry has had a commitment to nutrition since 2005 with FitPick. Sharing information with our elected officials on the program will enhance awareness of how FitPick is an important part of the nutrition solution.”
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> NAMA will host a special reception Wednesday, July 22 from noon - 2 p.m. at the U.S. House Rayburn Building, Room B-339, on Capitol Hill. The event will showcase high-tech vending machines – including a Crane FitPick machine, two diji-touch® machines and Canteen’s enr.G® machine -- stocked with a selection of the industry’s “better for you” and FitPick-compliant products, along with traditional favorites.
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> Members of Congress and Congressional staff will sample products, meet industry leaders and constituents and see the FitPick program at work. FitPick-branded water bottles will be given to members of Congress and their staffs during Capitol Hill visits on Wednesday, July 22, enhancing longer-term brand awareness.
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> “We are excited to share the success of the FitPick program with elected officials and their staff members so they can see the value of the program firsthand and better understand the work our industry is doing to provide consumers with nutrition information and healthier snack options,” said Mark Stein, co-owner of Mark Vend and former NAMA board member.
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> NAMA’s inaugural Fly-In, to be held July 21-22 in Washington, D.C., is the first and most comprehensive vending and refreshment services industry legislative effort to date, featuring more than 200 registered participants from 34 states and Washington, DC. The Capitol Hill Day portion of the Fly-In involves meetings with NAMA members and elected officials focusing on key industry issues including nutrition, coin and currency and small business regulatory reform. Event sponsors include more than 50 of the industry’s leading companies. To register for the event, please visit www.namavoice.org <http://www.namavoice.org/> .
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> Founded in 1936, NAMA is the association representing the $25 billion U.S. vending and refreshment service industry. With more than 1250 member companies – including many of the world’s most recognized brands – NAMA provides advocacy, education and research for its membership. Visit NAMA on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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> <applewebdata://B9C05C9E-6AFC-417D-A031-6B5027CC86D9>**11 From Vending Market Watch & Kelloggs
> FAMOUS AMOS® COOKIES 40TH BIRTHDAY ON-PACK PROMOTION! Famous Amos® Cookies celebrates 40 delicious years with an exciting cross channel, text-to-win promotion offering consumers the chance to win a Famous Amos® Collector Cookie Jar. Order festive, specially-marked vending and micromarket packaging today and get your sales party started!
> For more information about this and other products visit www.KelloggsSpecialtyChannels.com <http://www.kelloggsspecialtychannels.com/> .
>
> <applewebdata://B9C05C9E-6AFC-417D-A031-6B5027CC86D9>**12 Shared by Marty Fillenworth, CVS Delivery Charge Information
> You may want to give the other vendors a heads up on the extra fuel charge that cvs may be charging vendors. It is supposed to be 7 dollars for each stop. They have been double charging me. I have been getting charged $14.00 for each of my locations. Which is a total of 28 dollars. For me that is 56 dollars a month. Which cuts into your two percent discount that they give you. I have tried calling a few vendors to let them know. I'm not sure if they have done it to everyone in the program or just me?
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> <applewebdata://B9C05C9E-6AFC-417D-A031-6B5027CC86D9>**13 RSA Buying Group Information:
> Frito-Lay Q215 News Item - Please remember that you are required to purchase at least one case of the Frito-Lay News Item before the end of 3rd Quarter which is September 30th. The 3rd Quarter News Item is the LSS Lay’s Cheddar Bacon Mac & Cheese
>
> Note that I have had some reports that Chicago Vendors Supply was out of this product for a couple weeks now. I have touched base with them, who have informed me that Frito has advised them that they will get delivery this week. I also informed RSA/USG that we had this issue so that it will be taken into consideration when the quarter ends and our quotas are calculated.
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> Illinois members, every time that you obtain a new account number from an authorized vending distributor or bottler you need to report them to me (Kathy Ungaro) at 630-234-4444; as always if you have any questions in regards to your RSA Rebate, please call me too.
>
> From RSA Buying Group – a few suggestions we have to increase your experience and remember RSA is a group for all Blind Vendors
> 1-Any products purchased at SAMS Club, Costco, BJ you will not receive a rebate so please request an approved supplier for your area
>
> 2-We can supply you with a local company that will deliver to you and save you time and money and you will receive rebates as long as they are approved
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> 3-Plan O Grams request plan o grams to improve your sales and rebates
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> 4-Healthy Products we have all the materials you need to answer any questions your accounts might have
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> 5-Software, Machines, Credit Card readers, we have answers and programs for all
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> 6-Clover System we can supply and answer all questions on the new credit card readers and cash registers you will need
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> 7-BEP Meetings contact us to help your annual meeting be even more successful by having suppliers support you events by marketing and discussing new products
> Thank you,
> Kathy Ungaro (630)234-4444
>
> Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors
> 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502
> Chicago, IL 60604
> (312)663-3007
>
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