[Iabs-talk] Fwd: ICBV Office Update August 2, 2016
Denise Avant
davant1958 at gmail.com
Wed Aug 3 10:30:20 UTC 2016
Denise R. Avant
President, National Federation Of The Blind Of Illinois
Live the life you want
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> From: Kathy Ungaro <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: ICBV Office Update August 2, 2016
> Date: August 2, 2016 at 7:53:52 PM CDT
> To: Kathy Ungaro <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
> Reply-To: Kathy Ungaro <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
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> ICBV Office Update
> August 2, 2016
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> <applewebdata://558B4323-293C-4B96-A367-6211CC64E8DF>*1) Calendar of Events
> *2) Call to Action Department of Defense - Reminder
> *3) Mobileye Ends Partnership with Tesla
> *4) Speaking up on VoiceOver and the iPhone
> *5) Uber – Class Action Lawsuit
> *6) LinkNYC Discriminates Against Blind New Yorkers and Visitors
> *7) Agreement to Make health Care Kiosks Accessible to Blind Consumers
> *8) Hadley School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
> An Overview and Basic Introduction to Jaws
> The Lowdown on What’s Up with Braille Literacy at Hadley
> Study Tipps for Distance Learners
> Explore the Significant Improvements to Zoom
> Read Up on Bookshare
> *9) The FDA’s New Nutrition Label Requirements are Final, and all U.S. Brands Must Comply by July 26, 2018
> *10) Forrest E. Mars Jr. Dies at 84
> *11) RSA Management Group Information
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> <applewebdata://558B4323-293C-4B96-A367-6211CC64E8DF>**1 Calendar of Events
> August 2, 2016 8:00 pm
> Ref: USA Technologies Network Maintenance Notification
> USA Technologies (USAT) continually strives to improve our ePort and our ePort Connect Services for our customers. Periodically, USAT will execute planned network maintenance on our ePorts and our ePort Connect Service network, to enhance and optimize the performance of our services. The next network maintenance is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2016, starting at 8:00PM EST thru 11:59PM EST. Our goal is to successfully complete the maintenance within the stated time frame.
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> We do not expect the network maintenance to have any effect on your ePorts or your ePort Connect services, but in the event any unforeseen events occur during the network maintenance, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Please feel free to call our Customer Support at 888-561-4748 should you have any questions.
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> Michael Lawlor, Chief Services Officer
> USA Technologies
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> September 17, 2016
> October Fest, which will be held at the home of Patti and Francisco Chang - Cost $25 per ticket make your reservation with Patti Chang - Pattischang at gmail.com <mailto:Pattischang at gmail.com> or 773-307-6440. Also let her know if you will be contributing any items like desserts etc.
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> October 29-30, 2016
> Save the Date - The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois will hold its State convention on October 28-30, 2016. The convention will be held at the Chicago Naperville Marriott Hotel, 1801 N. Naper BLVD, Naperville, Il. 60563 Room rates are $104 per night For reservations call 630-505-4900
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> We now have a theme for our convention, “Conquering the Odds.”
> When we as individuals and as a whole rise above the low expectations society has for blind people we are “Conquering the Odds.”
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> <applewebdata://558B4323-293C-4B96-A367-6211CC64E8DF>**2 Shared by Terry Smith, NFBEI
> This is a duplicate post if you have done this already, thank you. If you have not, and I am still waiting to hear from several Illinois members; please do this as soon as possible. If you are in Illinois, I need you to e-mail or call me to let me know you did your part so that I can check you off the list. Thanks, Kathy
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> This is important:
> Dear Randolph-Sheppard Entrepreneur, friends and business associates: Your help is desperately needed and it will only take a few seconds of your time. The Department of Defense is promulgating rules that will effectively eliminate the Randolph-Sheppard priority for troop dining contracts on military bases. 40+ blind vendors will lose their jobs and future opportunities will be lost forever. Vendors in states that depend on set aside from these contracts will face significant increases in set aside fees and/or the elimination or reduction in fringe benefits. We cannot let this happen. Let your voice be heard. Submit a comment today.
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> Simply click on the link below, click the red box that applies to you, enter your name and state, and hit Submit. It couldn't be easier. Your friends and family can submit comments as well by clicking on Other Stakeholder. We cannot allow this to happen. Act now. We only have 1 month to submit comments and convince DOD to pull the proposed rule.
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> https://nfb.constituentvoice.net/nfbreg/ <https://nfb.constituentvoice.net/nfbreg/>
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> Thank you for your prompt attention to this very important matter.
> Terry Smith
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> <applewebdata://558B4323-293C-4B96-A367-6211CC64E8DF>**3 From SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs – Wall Street Journal
> Mobileye Ends Partnership With Tesla
> The Israeli company, which makes software and components that help prevent collisions, says it will concentrate on systems that lead to full autonomy By Mike Ramsey
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> Updated July 26, 2016 5:05 p.m. ET
> A key supplier of semiautonomous car technology ended a supply agreement with Tesla Motors Inc. following a high-profile traffic fatality in May involving one of the Silicon Valley company’s electric vehicles.
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> Mobileye NV said it would no longer provide its computer chips and algorithms to Tesla after a current contract ends due to disagreements about how the technology was deployed.
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> Another article found on the Nasdaq website:
> http://www.nasdaq.com/article/mobileye-ends-partnership-with-tesla-20160726-01081 <http://www.nasdaq.com/article/mobileye-ends-partnership-with-tesla-20160726-01081>
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> <applewebdata://558B4323-293C-4B96-A367-6211CC64E8DF>**4 From the AppleVis Editorial Team Newsletter –
> Small Talk: Speaking up on VoiceOver and the iPhone
> By Morgan July 15, 2016
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> More than twenty years ago, I was attending a MacWorld Expo during a business trip. One of my favorite distractions at these events was to hunt down any Macintosh software that used speech. Self-voicing software was rare and VoiceOver did not exist. I remember visiting with an exhibitor about their new product. I never clicked as to what the application might do for me, but the vendor promised that it would talk. Good enough. I relinquished $35 for a diskette and ran back to my hotel room to play with my new toy.
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> While booting my Macintosh PowerBook 170, I decided to do some multi-tasking. I called my young son, something I did every day when I was on the road. At his age, he always had plenty to share regarding the grind of First Grade. As his highlights were often similar to those from the day before, I thought I could get away with simultaneously installing my new acquisition. Bad move.
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> While Richard recounted his exhausting day at school, my computer began to speak. It was not Agnes, the early synthetic voice from Apple with the familiar nasal twang. It was the recorded voice of a young woman, letting me know how well the installation was progressing. She sounded very warm and sultry.
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> ”Dad, is there a girl in your room?"
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> Attempting to sound very alone and guilt-free, I quickly answered, "No, that is the computer talking."
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> Read More: “Small Talk: Speaking up on VoiceOver and the iPhone”
> http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-iphone-opinion/small-talk-speaking-voiceover-and-iphone <http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-iphone-opinion/small-talk-speaking-voiceover-and-iphone>
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> <applewebdata://558B4323-293C-4B96-A367-6211CC64E8DF>**5 Shared by David Andrews on Nfbnet –
> NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
> ATTENTION: ALL BLIND OR VISUALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WHO USE SERVICE ANIMALS WHEN TRAVELING AND WHO HAVE USED, ATTEMPTED TO USE, OR HAVE BEEN DETERRED FROM USING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARRANGED THROUGH THE UBER RIDER APP.
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> THE SETTLEMENT DESCRIBED BELOW MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS.
> READ THIS NOTICE AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
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> This notice is to inform you about the proposed settlement that would resolve the class action lawsuit National Federation of the Blind of California, et al. v. Uber Technologies, Inc., Case No. 3:14-cv-4086 (N.D. Cal.). The lawsuit alleges that Uber Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiary and affiliate entities (collectively, “Uber”), violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101, et seq., by failing to take the necessary steps to ensure that transportation providers using the Uber mobile software application (“Drivers”) do not discriminate against blind or visually disabled riders who travel with service animals (“Riders”). Uber denies all liability in the case and asserts that its current practices do not violate applicable federal, state, and local law. The settlement, which must be approved by the Court, would resolve the lawsuit.
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> Summary of the Proposed Settlement
> Under the settlement, Uber agrees to take additional steps to inform Drivers of their obligations to transport all Riders. Uber will require that new and existing Drivers expressly confirm that they understand and agree to these obligations, through a pop-up interactive questionnaire in the Driver mobile software application and changes to the technology services agreement. In addition, Uber will send quarterly email reminders to Drivers.
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> Uber will also adopt a new enforcement practice. If, following a complaint from a Rider, Uber determines that a driver knowingly refused to transport a Rider because the Rider was traveling with a service animal, Uber will terminate that Driver’s contract and permanently remove the Driver from the Driver platform. In addition, if Uber receives plausible complaints on more than one occasion that a Driver denied service to a Rider because the Rider was traveling with a service animal, Uber will terminate the Driver’s contract and the Driver will be permanently removed from the Driver platform. This second basis for contract termination will apply where Uber was unable to determine whether the first denial was a knowing violation.
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> Under the settlement, Uber will also enhance its response system for complaints that a Driver denied service to a Rider because the Rider was traveling with a service animal, and will provide greater transparency to Riders regarding what action has been taken in response to a complaint about a Driver. Uber will also limit the circumstances in which a Rider can be charged for cleaning issues related to his or her service animal.
> Additionally, Uber will record each allegation that a Driver is alleged to have denied service to a Rider, or otherwise discriminated against a Rider, because the Rider was traveling with a service animal, and will report aggregated data to Class Counsel. The National Federation of the Blind and its California affiliate will administer a testing program, through which blind individuals request and take trips to evaluate the effectiveness of the settlement. A third-party individual will monitor Uber’s compliance with the settlement as well.
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> The settlement also provides that the three named individual plaintiffs who served as class representatives will receive payments of $15,000 each in return for their release of their individual damage claims. In addition, the National Federation of the Blind will receive three annual payments of $75,000 during the term of the settlement, and a fourth payment of $75,000 if the term of the settlement is extended. These payments are intended to support the Federation’s testing program.
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> Finally, Disability Rights Advocates, Rosen, Bien, Galvan & Grunfeld LLP, and TRE Legal Practice (collectively, “Class Counsel”), the attorneys who represent the class, will have the right to seek attorneys’ fees and costs for their work on the case. Class Counsel will file a motion asking the Court to award reasonable fees and costs for work on the merits phase of this case. The Court must approve the amount awarded even if the parties reach an agreement on the amount. This motion for fees and costs will be available on www.nfb-serviceanimal-settlement.com <http://www.nfb-serviceanimal-settlement.com/> on September 21, 2016. Class Counsel will also be entitled to seek reasonable fees and costs for their future work monitoring compliance with the settlement and enforcing the agreement. Uber retains the right to contest the amount of any attorneys’ fees requested by Class Counsel.
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> II. who is in the class?
> All blind or visually disabled individuals nationwide who travel with the assistance of service animals and who have used, attempted to use, or been deterred from attempting to use transportation arranged through the Uber rider app.
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> III. The Effect of the Settlement on the Rights of Class Members
> All class members will be bound by the terms of the settlement relating to access to transportation services arranged using the Uber app for blind or visually disabled persons who use service animals, if the settlement agreement is approved by the Court. If the settlement is approved, all class members will release and forever discharge all claims for injunctive relief under all federal, state, and local laws related to alleged discrimination by Uber against blind or visually disabled persons who use service animals that arose before the Settlement Agreement becomes effective. Class members, other than the named plaintiffs in the lawsuit, are not releasing any claims for monetary damages.
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> IV. Objecting to the Settlement
> You can ask the Court to deny approval of this settlement by filing an objection with the Court. You cannot ask the Court to order a different settlement; the Court can only approve or deny this proposed settlement. If the Court denies approval, any settlement changes necessary for approval may not be made, and the lawsuit may continue. If this is what you want to happen, you must object.
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> If you wish to object to the proposed settlement you must object to the proposed settlement in writing. You may also appear at the fairness hearing for final approval of the settlement, either in person or through your own attorney. But if you wish to appear and present your objection orally at the fairness hearing, you must first submit a written objection and in your written objection you must indicate your intention to appear and be heard at the fairness hearing. If you appear through your own attorney, you are responsible for paying that attorney. All written objections and supporting papers must (a) clearly identify the case name and number, National Federation of the Blind of California, et al. v. Uber Technologies, Inc., et al., Case No. 3:14-cv-4086 (N.D. Cal.), (b) be submitted to the Court either by mailing them to the Clerk of the Court for the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, 280 South 1st Street, Room 2112, San Jose, CA 95113, or by filing them in person at any location of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and (c) be received on or before October 13, 2016.
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> V. FURTHER INFORMATION
> This notice summarizes the proposed settlement. For the precise terms and conditions of the settlement, please see the settlement agreement available at www.nfb-serviceanimal-settlement.com, contact Class Counsel using the information below, access the Court docket in this case through the Court’s Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system at https://ecf.cand.uscourts.gov, or visit the office of the Clerk of the Court for the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, 280 South 1st Street, Room 2112, San Jose, CA 95113, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Court holidays.
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> To obtain a copy of this notice in alternate accessible formats, contact Class Counsel using the information below.
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> VI. CONTACT INFORMATION
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> Please do not contact the Court, the Court clerk’s office, or Defense Counsel with questions about this settlement. Any questions must be directed to Class Counsel at the numbers and addresses below.
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> Class Counsel:
> Laurence Paradis
> Disability Rights Advocates
> 2001 Center Street, Fourth Floor
> Berkeley, CA 94704
> (510) 665-8644
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> Timothy Elder, Esq.
> TRE Legal Practice
> 4226 Castanos Street
> Fremont, California 94536
> (410) 415-3493
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> Michael Bien
> Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP
> 50 Fremont Street, 19th Floor
> San Francisco, California 94105-2235
> (415) 433-6830
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> <applewebdata://558B4323-293C-4B96-A367-6211CC64E8DF>**6 From Chris Danielson on Nfbnet –
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> CONTACT:
> Chris Danielsen
> Director of Public Relations
> National Federation of the Blind
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
> cdanielsen at nfb.org <mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>
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> LinkNYC Discriminates Against Blind New Yorkers and Visitors
> National Federation of the Blind Sues City over New Service
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> New York City (July 28, 2016): The National Federation of the Blind has filed suit today against the city of New York because its new LinkNYC program, which provides various free services to citizens via public "links" that are being deployed with the goal of replacing public payphones, is not accessible to the blind. The links that are part of the program, already installed along Third and Eighth Avenues in Manhattan, are supposed to provide free internet surfing, local and long distance phone calls, and access to emergency services with a dedicated 911 button. Although the links are equipped with audio jacks, there is no audio guidance for blind users to access these services, even though the technology for such guidance is readily available and already in use at ATM's, public transit ticketing machines, and similar services throughout the nation. Mindy Jacobsen, first vice president of the National Federation of the Blind of New York, who has unsuccessfully attempted to use the links, is also a named plaintiff in the lawsuit.
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> Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "By treating accessibility as an afterthought, New York City is discriminating against its blind citizens and relegating them to second-class status. The blind cannot even use this new technology in an emergency. This is shameful conduct on the part of the most populous and high-profile city in the United States, and the National Federation of the Blind will not tolerate this artificial limit on our participation."
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> <applewebdata://558B4323-293C-4B96-A367-6211CC64E8DF>**7 Shared by Nicky Gacos, President NABM
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2016
> MEDIA CONTACT: Emalie Gainey (AGO)
> (617) 727-2543
> Chris Danielsen (NFB)
> (410) 262-1281
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> AG HEALEY and national federation of the blind ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO MAKE HEALTH CARE KIOSKS ACCESSIBLE TO BLIND CONSUMERS
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> Announcement Marks 26th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
> BOSTON – On the 26th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Attorney General Maura Healey and the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) announced a first-of-its-kind agreement with Pursuant Health, Inc. to make its self-service health care kiosks accessible to blind consumers.
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> The agreement reached with Pursuant Health, an Atlanta-based company that manufactures and operates thousands of self-service health care kiosks in retail stores nationwide, provides meaningful benefits to individuals nationwide who are blind or who have low vision, including 27,000 Massachusetts residents who are legally blind.
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> “Technology should be used to improve people’s lives, not create barriers,” said AG Healey. “We must take steps to ensure that all Massachusetts residents have equal access to health care services, and that technology is accessible to consumers with disabilities. We are pleased to have worked with the NFB and Pursuant Health to make these kiosks accessible.”
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> Pursuant Health’s kiosks offer important biometric health screenings, including vision assessments, blood pressure screening, weight and BMI assessments, and pain management advice. Health risks and recommendations for further testing or treatment are displayed on the kiosk or sent to the consumer via email. Until now, however, blind consumers have not been able to use the kiosks effectively.
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> “Living the lives we want as blind people includes monitoring our own health so that we can take steps to maintain or improve it,” said Mark A. Riccobono, President of the NFB. “Health information has the potential to be more accessible than ever to the blind with twenty-first-century technology, but only if the manufacturers of technology keep accessibility in mind. We are delighted to have reached this agreement with Pursuant Health, working with the outstanding civil rights advocates in Attorney General Healey’s office, and believe that it will result in health information kiosks that set an industry-leading example.”
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> According to the terms of the agreement, Pursuant Health will implement a detailed project plan to make their kiosks and website accessible to consumers who are blind or visually impaired. The kiosks will be made accessible over time and will be reformatted to provide audio instructions and easily locatable “hot spots” on the kiosk screens to help blind consumers navigate the system. Pursuant Health will also offer membership options to make it easier for blind consumers to activate the kiosks and track their individual health assessments.
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> Finally, Pursuant Health will make payments totaling $95,000 to the AG’s Office and the NFB, which will be used to further improve access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
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> “Massachusetts Commission for the Blind applauds the efforts of Attorney General Healey for negotiating a settlement that takes one more important step closer to providing equal access to technology and health care,” said MCB Commissioner Paul Saner.
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> The agreement is the most recent result of collaboration between the AG’s Office and the NFB. Past collaborations have included making Monster.com’s website, Apple’s iTunes services and Cardtronics ATMs fully and equally accessible to blind consumers.
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> State and federal laws not only prohibit disparate treatment of individuals with disabilities in employment and housing, but also require that all businesses operating places of public accommodation provide people with disabilities with full and equal enjoyment of their goods, services, and facilities.
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> Continuing her efforts to protect the civil rights of all Massachusetts residents, AG Healey formed a Disability Rights Advisory Committee in July 2015. The Committee is comprised of advocates and experts who meet on a regular basis to consult with and advise AG Healey and her staff on matters pertaining to inclusion, access, and equality for individuals with disabilities. Please click here for more information on AG Healey’s disability rights work since taking office.
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> This matter was handled by Assistant Attorney General Genevieve C. Nadeau, Chief of AG Healey’s Civil Rights Division on behalf of the Commonwealth, and by Daniel F. Goldstein of the Baltimore firm Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP on behalf of the NFB.
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> <applewebdata://558B4323-293C-4B96-A367-6211CC64E8DF>**8 From Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired
> Seminars at Hadley Presents:
> An Overview and Basic Introduction to JAWS
> Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2016
> Time: 11:00 AM CDT; 16:00 GMT
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> Are you new to JAWS, or just curious about the world's most commonly used screen reader? Would you like to learn more about this technology? This seminar will discuss and demonstrate beginning keystrokes for navigation and the reading of documents and websites. It will discuss some of the additional features and capabilities of JAWS in order for new users to build their confidence in using it across environments.
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> Join Seminars at Hadley as Hadley technology instructor Ian Shadrick introduces new users to the basics of JAWS.
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> Larry Muffett, a member of Hadley’s Seminars team, will moderate this 60-minute seminar. A question and answer session will be included. This seminar is an audio-only seminar, and space is limited. Please register only if you know you are available to attend so that others are not closed out. Register now for An Overview and Basic Introduction to JAWS. http://hadley.edu/SeminarDetails.asp?sid=331 <http://hadley.edu/SeminarDetails.asp?sid=331>
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> Seminars at Hadley Presents:
> The Lowdown on What's Up with Braille Literacy at Hadley
> Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2016
> Time: 10:00 AM CDT; 15:00 GMT
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> Want to know what’s going on at Hadley with Braille Literacy? Have you heard that there is no point to learning braille because of changes in technology? For Hadley, nothing could be further from the truth. If print is difficult for you, or you can no longer see print at all, join us to hear other ways to learn to read and write — and that includes using braille!
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> Whether you learn the entire code or the alphabet, braille can be a life changing experience. You no longer have to wade through all kinds of messages or other recordings to find a simple phone number or grocery list. You won’t have to rely on your spouse or other family members to get information for you. Learn how these six little dots can give you independence, self-confidence and change your life.
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> Join instructors Sharon Howerton and Danette Johnson as they discuss each of the braille literacy courses in Hadley's Adult Continuing Education (ACE) program. Hadley’s Braille Student of the Year, Sue Brasel, will join us to talk about her experiences and give tips on how to make the most of each course.
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> Kim Walker, Hadley instructor, will moderate this 60-minute seminar. A question and answer session will be included. This seminar is an audio-only seminar, and space is limited. Please register only if you know you are available to attend so that others are not closed out. Register now for The Lowdown on What's Up with Braille Literacy. http://hadley.edu/SeminarDetails.asp?sid=329 <http://hadley.edu/SeminarDetails.asp?sid=329>
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> Study Tips for Distance Learners
> Hadley’s distance education courses give students the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere. The trick is staying on top of your lessons! Doing so requires being organized, disciplined and staying committed to your studies. Because you have so much more flexibility, be mindful not to fall behind. Unlike traditional students who are in the classroom and have strict deadlines, distance education learners have less reminders and need to stay motivated and on track.
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> Developing good study habits now will not only keep you ahead of the game in your education, but also will be useful in managing your work and life. With this in mind, we’ve put together some tips to help you get the most out of your studies. Read Study Suggestions http://hadley.edu/HS-StudentHandbook.asp?content=SS <http://hadley.edu/HS-StudentHandbook.asp?content=SS> from Hadley’s student handbook, and prepare yourself for success!
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> Explore the Significant Improvements to Zoom
> Zoom is the magnification software that is built right into Apple’s operating system. Before iOS 8, Zoom only magnified the screen. The new Zoom has really gone out of its way to add some game-changing magnification features — and now there are a number of new tools that make the overall improvements to Zoom significant. Watch the iFocus video, Using the Zoom Features, as we review the improvements to the magnification features and take a look at new Zoom tools, too. http://hadley.edu/PlayVideo.asp?vid=19 <http://hadley.edu/PlayVideo.asp?vid=19>
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> Read Up on Bookshare
> Did you know that as a currently enrolled ACE/HS Hadley student you can get a free membership to Bookshare.org? Bookshare is the largest online library for qualified, print impaired individuals. The library provides access to more than 90,000 books and 150 periodicals available in synthesized voice, refreshable braille or large print.
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> Hadley and Bookshare have formed a partnership offering special membership rates that open up the world of reading. Bookshare books are “accessible,” which means you can read the books many different ways. Offering the world’s largest collection of accessible titles, students can access the books they need for school, work, career advancment, skill development and the simple love of reading in formats that work for them. If you're enrolled in an ACE/HS course, what are you waiting for? Learn more about Bookshare. http://hadley.edu/Bookshare.asp <http://hadley.edu/Bookshare.asp>
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> Seminars at Hadley Archives
> Did you miss a recent seminar you wanted to attend but the timing wasn't right? Or have you listened to all the recent seminars and still want more? We've got you covered! Delve deep into the Seminars at Hadley archives where you'll find interesting listening on subjects ranging from cooking to travel to professional development courses — and much more. Visit the Past Seminars page and settle in for an enlightening and fun hour! http://hadley.edu/PastSeminars.asp <http://hadley.edu/PastSeminars.asp>
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> <applewebdata://558B4323-293C-4B96-A367-6211CC64E8DF>**9 Shared by GMA SmartBrief –
> The FDA's new Nutrition Label requirements are final, and all U.S. brands must comply by July 26, 2018.
>
> Many brands see this as an imposed burden. But smart brands will see it as an opportunity to gain a competitive advantage over the others. Learn how to make the required label redesign part of a more effective brand strategy, appealing to consumers who want to make informed decisions for healthier eating.
> Download Schawk's guide, "The FDA Nutrition Label Update Is Your Opportunity to Gain a Competitive Brand Advantage."
> You'll discover:
> • How one brand's response to a "burdensome" mandate in a very different industry led to long-term success
> • Why the Nutrition Label update brings new opportunities to create consumer demand
> • Seven ways to design a complete package that truly speaks to today's conscious consumer
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> <applewebdata://558B4323-293C-4B96-A367-6211CC64E8DF>**10 From Vending Times – Forrest E. Mars Jr. Dies At 84
> Issue Date: Vol. 56, No. 8, August 2016, Posted On: 7/29/2016 by Emily Jed
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> Forrest E. Mars Jr., who helped build Mars Inc. into a multibillion-dollar candymaking empire, died on July 26. He was 84.
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> Mars died in Seattle of complications from a heart attack. He had been living in Sheridan, WY.
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> The retired Mars co-president and his brother and sister, John and Jacqueline, inherited the company, whose iconic brands include M&M’s and Snickers, in 1973 from their father, Forrest E. Mars Sr. Their grandfather started the company more than a century ago, making candy in his Tacoma, WA, kitchen.
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> Forrest Mars Jr., a Yale graduate, began his career in 1955 as a certified public accountant, working as an auditor for Price Waterhouse after serving in the U.S. Army for two years. He then joined the family candy business as a financial staff officer for M&M Candies, and steadily rose through the ranks.
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> In 1970, he assumed responsibility for the company’s confectionery operations as group vice-president and worked alongside his brother John, who managed the company’s pet food, vending, money-handling and Flavia divisions.
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> The two brothers eventually assumed joint responsibility for all company functions and, in 1975, they became co-presidents of Mars Inc. Together they helped increase annual sales from $1 billion to $35 billion and expanded the company’s reach internationally. The company now has more than 80,000 employees in 78 countries.
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> Forrest retired in 1999 and served on Mars' board until 2006. He is survived by his wife, four children, 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, along with his two siblings.
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> <applewebdata://558B4323-293C-4B96-A367-6211CC64E8DF>**11 RSA Management Group Information
> Frito Lay - Remember to purchase your Frito NEWS items now because Frito is offering a.04 cents per unit discount off invoice for product delivered through July 29.
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> FRITO LAY 3RD QUARTER 2016 NEWS ITEMS
> 1.75 oz Doritos Tortilla Chips Spicy Sweet Chili- 64 count – UPC 44379
> 2 oz Fritos Corn Chips Ranch-64 count – UPC 63035
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> Camlock Security Systems in now offering a 10% rebate and special pricing on the following items:
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> T-Handles
> Padlocks
> Cable Locks
> Brass Cam Locks
> High Security Insert Cylinder
> Operating Keys
> Combination Cam Lock
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> If you purchase from Camlock, please send us your Camlock account number. As with all distributors, if we don't have your account numbers on file, you won't get your rebates. Contact you Camlock account rep if you have any questions.
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> Below is a list of new and continuing Purchase Power Deals.
> RSA Management Purchase Power Deals
> Earn Extra Rebates on the following:
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> NEW DEALS THIS WEEK
> AQUAFINA - THROUGH AUTHORIZED PEPSI DISTRIBUTOR
> Deal Date: THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 -TAKE DELIVERY BY OCTOBER 7, 2016.
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> Rebates Products
> $2.00 per case - 12 oz. Aquafina Sparkling Sleek Can 12 ct – ALL FLAVORS
>
> BOLTHOUSE FARMS
> Deal Date: THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2016
> Rebates Products
> $1.00 per case off Vistar Invoice – 11oz. Bolthouse Farms . – ALL FLAVORS
> $1.30 per case 11oz. Bolthouse Farms . – ALL FLAVORS
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> GATORADE – THROUGH AUTHORIZED PEPSI DISTRIBUTOR
> Deal Date: THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2016 -TAKE DELIVERY BY SEPTEMBER 7, 2016.
> Rebates Products
> $1.50 per case – 20 oz. Gatorade 24 ct. – ALL FLAVORS
>
> LIPTON
> Deal Date: THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2016 -TAKE DELIVERY BY SEPTEMBER 7, 2016.
> Rebates Products
> $1.00 per case – 20 oz. Diet Peach Lipton 24 ct
> $2.00 per case – 18.2 oz. Lipton Pure Leaf Tea 12 ct. – NEW FLAVORS
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> PEPSI - THROUGH AUTHORIZED PEPSI DISTRIBUTOR
> Deal Date: THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2016 -TAKE DELIVERY BY SEPTEMBER 7, 2016.
> Rebates Products
> $1.50 per case - 20 oz. Wild Cherry, Mug and Sierra Mist 24 ct. - PBC serviced accounts ONLY
> $1.00 per case – 20 oz. Cherry Vanilla Pepsi 24 ct.
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> POPCORNERS
> Deal Date: THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016.
> Rebates Products
> 5% 1-14 cases Popcorner’s – ALL FLAVORS
> 6% 15-24 cases Popcorner’s – ALL FLAVORS
> 7% 25 or more cases Popcorner’s – ALL FLAVORS
>
> SOBE LIFE WATER
> Deal Date: THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2016 -TAKE DELIVERY BY SEPTEMBER 7, 2016.
> Rebates Products
> $1.50 per case 20 oz. Sobe Life Water 12 ct. – ALL FLAVORS
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> STARBUCKS
> Deal Date: THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2016 -TAKE DELIVERY BY SEPTEMBER 7, 2016.
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> Rebates Products
> $1.00 per case – 15 oz. Starbuck’s Double Shot Mocha Spice and Vanilla Spice 12 ct.
> $2.00 per case – 14 oz. Starbuck’s Iced Coffee
> $2.00 per case – 12 oz. Coconut, Black Cherry, Limeade & Peach Passion Refreshers 12 ct.
>
> Deals Ending August 5, 2016
> SANTA CRUZ ORGANIC – PRE BOOK SPECIAL
> Deal Date: THROUGH AUGUST 5, 2016 – FOR DELIVERIES FROM SEPT 5-30, 2016
> Rebates Products
> $2.00 per case 16 oz. Santa Cruz Organic Juices – ALL FLAVORS
>
> Deals Ending August 31, 2016
> CHEEZ IT GROOVES – PRE BOOK SPECIAL
> Deal Date: THROUGH JULY 31, 2016 – FOR DELIVERIES FROM AUGUST 1-31, 2016
> Rebates Products
> $1.80 per case (up to 49 cases) – 1.65 oz. Cheez-It Cheddar Ranch Grooves 60 ct.
> $3.60 per case back to case 1 (50-114 cases) - 1.65 oz. Cheez-It Cheddar Ranch Groove 60 ct.
> $1.80 per case (up to 49 cases) – 1.65 oz. Cheez-It Hot & Spicy Grooves 60 ct.
> $3.60 per case back to case 1 (50-114 cases) - 1.65 oz. Cheez-It Hot & Spicy Groove 60 ct.
>
> Deals Ending September 30, 2016
> BISCOMERICA
> Deal Date: THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
> Rebates Products
> $1.20 per case - 2 oz. Sweet Serenity Choc. Chip Cookie 60 ct.
> $.96 per case - 3 oz. Sweet Serenity Choc. Chip Cookie 48 ct.
> $0.48 per case - 5 oz. Basil’s Vanilla Fudge Sandwich Cremes 24 ct.
> $1.80 per case - 1.75 oz. Sun Maid Blueberry Yogurt Cookies 60 ct.
> $1.44 per case 3 oz. LSS Knotts Strawberry Cookies 48 ct.
> $0.96 per case 3 oz. LSS Basil’s Brownie Crisps Cookies 48 ct.
> $1.80 per case 2 oz. Columbus Cappuccino 60 ct.
>
> PEELED SNACKS
> Deal Date: THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
> Rebates Products
> 10% per case - Peeled Snacks and Peas-ALL FLAVORS
>
> TITAN TEA
> Deal Date: THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
> Rebates Products
> $2.00 per case Titan Tea – ALL FLAVORS
>
> Deals Ending in December
> BAI 5
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
> Rebates Products
> $1.25 per case -18 oz. Bai 5 All Flavors
>
> BODY ARMOR SUPERDRINKS – ORDER THROUGH DPSG
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
> Rebates Products
> $1.00 per case -16 oz. Body Armor SuperDrinks - ALL FLAVORS
>
> CHEESEWICH
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
> Rebates Products
> $1.44 per box - 2.5 oz. ALL FLAVORS
>
> FERRERO
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
> Rebates Products
> $2.40 per case - Nutella & GO!
> $.45 per box - 1 oz. Tic Tac Fresh, Orange, Strawberry and Wintergreen Mints
> $1.65 per case - 3.4 oz. Tic Tac Bottle Pack Freshmint and Orange
> $3.50 per case - Ferrero Rocher 3 pack
> $3.50 per case - Raffaello 3 pack
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> GOETZ CANDY COMPANY
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
> Rebates Products
> $3.00 per case -1.9oz. Caramel Creams
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> HEALTHY WARRIOR CHIA BARS
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016.
> Rebates Products
> $2.25 per case - PB Cacao Protein Bar - UPC 852684003460
> $2.25 per case - Honey Almond Protein Bar - UPC 852684003477
> $2.25 per case - Lemon Goldenberry Protein -UPC 852684003446
> $2.25 per case - Dk Choc/Coco/Sea Salt Protein-UPC 852684003453
> $1.75 per case Healthy Warrior Chia Bars-ALL OTHER FLAVORS
>
> HINT WATER
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016.
> Rebates Products
> $1.00 per case – 16 oz. 12 packs - ALL FLAVORS
>
> KIND BAR
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
> Rebates Products
> $1.75 per case - 1.4 oz. Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt
> $1.75 per case - 1.4 oz. Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate
> $1.75 per case - 1.4 oz. Caramel Almond & Sea Salt
> $1.75 per case - 1.4 oz. Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew
> $1.75 per case - 1.4 oz. Cranberry Almond
>
> SINGLE CUP COFFEE
> Rebates Products
> $4.00 per case Single Cup Skinny Girl K-Cup
> $4.00 per case Hurricane K-Cup
> $4.00 per case Donut Shop K-Cup
>
> SKINNY POP POPCORN
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016
> Rebates Products
> $1.00 per case - .65 oz. White Cheddar and Original Popcorn
> $1.00 per case - 1 oz. White Cheddar and Original Popcorn
> $2.00 per case - 4.4 oz. White Cheddar and Original Popcorn
> $2.00 per case - 4.4 oz. Black Pepper and Sweet Popcorn
>
> Thank you,
> Kathy Ungaro
> ICBV, Business Manager
> (630)234-4444
>
> Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors
> 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502
> Chicago, IL 60604
>
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