[il-talk] Fwd: ICBV Office Update May 12, 2015
Denise Avant
davant1958 at gmail.com
Fri May 15 10:36:54 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 May 12, 2015
> Date: May 12, 2015 at 10:17:46 AM 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
> May 12, 2015
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> *1) Calendar of Events <file:///F:/Office%20Update/ICBV%20Office%20Update%2005_12_15.docx>
> *2) Deaf Blind Person’s Review of the Apple Watch <file:///F:/Office%20Update/ICBV%20Office%20Update%2005_12_15.docx>
> *3) IAMC Legislative Report <file:///F:/Office%20Update/ICBV%20Office%20Update%2005_12_15.docx>
> *4) Hadley School for the Blind Back to School Prep Starts Now <file:///F:/Office%20Update/ICBV%20Office%20Update%2005_12_15.docx>
> *5) Hadley School for the Blind a Virtual Trip to the Windy City Chicago, IL <file:///F:/Office%20Update/ICBV%20Office%20Update%2005_12_15.docx>
> *6) Informal Advocacy <file:///F:/Office%20Update/ICBV%20Office%20Update%2005_12_15.docx>
> *7) Student Essay Contest – The Braille Penmanship Giveaway <file:///F:/Office%20Update/ICBV%20Office%20Update%2005_12_15.docx>
> *8) NFB Convention Call to Action Performing Arts Project <file:///F:/Office%20Update/ICBV%20Office%20Update%2005_12_15.docx>
> *9) RSA Buying Group Important Frito Information <file:///F:/Office%20Update/ICBV%20Office%20Update%2005_12_15.docx>
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> <applewebdata://D3B9A31C-2F6D-462F-97E0-B22B57877D9B>**1 Calendar of Events
> NOTE - ICBV Has advised that Concession Services will resume deliveries on Monday May 18th.
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> May 19 – 21, 2015 – Sweets & Snacks Expo; McCormick Place, Chicago IL. Sponsored by the National Confectioners Association, the Expo is the candy & snacks industry's most successful, world class event and the only show that represents all of the major U.S. distribution channels of confectionery and snack products in one location. Discover more than three and a half acres of candy and snack items in one place! Attend one of the world's top-rated Innovation events <http://www.sweetsandsnacks.com/doc/PR%20Bizbash%20Innovation%20Winner.pdf> sharing the spotlight with other well-known, events including TED/TEDActive, Microsoft's Convergence, the Clinton Global Initiative and McDonald's Worldwide Convention.
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> May 29 – 30, 2015 Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors Election and Training conference Springfield IL.
> President Abraham Lincoln (Doubletree Hilton) Hotel. The telephone number for reservations is 217-544-8800. The Elections are scheduled for Friday May 29th and are to begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. with registration commencing at 5:00 p.m., and there will also be a half day of training on Saturday. Please note that with the new administration there are many financial restrictions and we cannot absolutely assure you that travel, per diem, and room cost will be reimbursed. Please remember annual training is still required and part of your ongoing certification process.
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> June 6, 2015 11am-4pm “Picnic in the Park Fund Raiser”
> Your participation will help the NFBI support the good work we do
> Everyone is encouraged to attend, invite your family, friends, co-workers and employees
> The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois will host a picnic at Tom Madonia Park East; Lake Springfield, Springfield, IL
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> Menu: Hamburgers, Brats; grilled on site, Mostaccioli, Baked Beans, Macaroni Salad, Tea and Lemonade. BYOB
> Boat rides provided by the Rogers on their 24’ pontoon boat.
> Door prizes; 50/50 drawing
> Anyone who plays a musical instrument is encouraged to bring it along.
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> The Chang’s and the Reif’s will operate a shuttle service from the Amtrak station in Springfield to the park. The train leaves Chicago at 7am arrives in Springfield around 10:30am. Leaves Springfield at 4:56 arrives back in Chicago around 8:30pm. Anyone interested should contact Bill Rief 217-801-2996.
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> Cost: $30.00 per person
> Deadline: June 1, 2015; Please make checks payable to NFBI and send To: Treasurer Patti S Chang, 6919 W Berwyn Av, Chicago, IL 60656
> Contact: Jess Rogers……217-629-7023 Bill Rief 217-801-2996
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> July 5 – 10, 2015 National Federation of the Blind Convention
> The 2015 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will take place in Orlando, Florida, at the Rosen Centre Hotel at 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. Make your room reservation as soon as possible with the Rosen Centre staff only. Call (800) 204-7234.
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> From Denise Avant:
> This is just a reminder for those of you needing financial assistance to the 75th annual NFB convention in Orlando Florida, you can apply in two ways:
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> Dr. Kenneth Jernigan scholarship - There is an article in the January or February Braille Monitor about how to apply for this scholarship. Priority is given to those who are wanting to attend our national convention for the first time. I will need your letter by April 10, 2015. My e-mail address is davant1958 at gmail.com <mailto:davant1958 at gmail.com>.
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> Chappell-Dennis award - Please go to our website to download the application. www.nfbofillinois.org <http://www.nfbofillinois.org/> . I will need those applications by May 1, 2015.
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> For more information about registering for the convention, and the hotel, go to www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org/> .
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> Thank you.
> Denise R. Avant
> President, National Federation Of The Blind Of Illinois
> Live the life you want
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> 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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> October 30 – 31, 2015 National Federation of the Blind of Illinois State Conference
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> 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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> <applewebdata://D3B9A31C-2F6D-462F-97E0-B22B57877D9B>**2 Shared by Flying Blind - Here is a great blog post about how one deaf-blind person benefits from the Apple Watch
> My Apple Watch after 5 days!
> Posted by Molly on Wednesday, 29 April 2015 in Blog
> Having known about the Apple Watch for some time and knowing lots of my friends were planning to buy one, I was sceptical as my needs are quite different to that of those of the sighted and hearing.
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> I have to rely on specific accessible features.
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> However, I was curious as Apple products have been more than just up market gadgets to me, they really have been my access to the many things most take for granted but that those of us with deafblindness, particularly struggle with.
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> I was born deaf and registered blind when I was 14. The condition I have is Usher Syndrome Type 2a. I am severely deaf and have only a very small tunnel of vision in my right eye now so I was concerned not just about the face size but how busy it would appear to me and also if there would be an uncomfortable glare.
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> Curiosity got the better of me so I ordered one but I wasn’t excited, so not disappointed when informed I would not receive mine until mid June!
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> I should explain that I wear two digital hearing aids and communicate orally – not everybody with usher syndrome communicates orally and there are not two people with the condition the same, but there are similarities.
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> I had been wearing a Bradley Timepiece since last summer and love both the retro look and the practicality of a completely tactile watch brilliant and stylish, quite a rarity when it comes to anything designed specifically for people with disabilities.
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> I can read the time by touch completely independently with my Bradley and I still love it.
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> I decided to order the Apple Watch Sport 42mm (the bigger face size) with white strap so I’d not lose it quite so easily.
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> The white strap, silver casing and black face would be a workable contrast for me.
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> I was surprised to receive an email the day before launch date to say my Apple Watch had been dispatched and you guessed it “I was excited!”
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> I was delighted when the long white box arrived on Friday morning as I was heading into London that afternoon.
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> My first impression on opening the box was it was nice to hold, smooth rounded edges and the face size felt right on my wrist.
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> The watch strap on the “Sport” felt nice and was easy to fasten by touch alone.
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> The Apple Watch App had appeared automatically on the iPhone some time ago and it certainly made the set up “pairing” of the Watch simple, literally took a photo of the Watch face on my iPhone and that was that.
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> I am already very familiar with the iPhone settings so fiddling around with the Apple Watch App was easy. I was able to adjust, fiddle and play with a few settings.
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> It was great the Apple Watch App to exactly what I need “Accessibility Features”
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> Black background with white writing, I personally prefer this as white background gives off a glare that is even more blinding to me and actually hurts my eyes.
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> Whilst this works for me, I do prefer the colours and contrasts on my own website as they are less harsh on the eye.
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> The default settings I have on my iPhone are set to large text and I was pleased to be able to have this on my Apple Watch. I also use Zoom large text set to the largest.
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> The new setting “Prominent Haptic” is perhaps my favourite in accessibility.
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> On putting the Apple Watch on my wrist although on my small wrist it appeared large, it felt light and comfortable.
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> After a little playing I discovered by holding down the face of the watch you can vary how the time is displayed, a standard clock face but typically Apple quirky or large numbers and digital.
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> For me personally the ‘home screen’, even with the bigger of the two watch face sizes is small to see and sometimes a little tricky to select certain apps. However, through the Apple Watch App on the iPhone most things can be set up.
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> It is possible to change your ‘Glances’ (shortcuts) by swiping upwards.
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> I chose the weather, my calendar, my activity board, my music and my location.
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> I have found this facility very useful and has made accessing the watch very quick and easy.
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> On the same day I got my watch Mum received hers too. This benefitted the trial use of communication between us. Just by selecting the button underneath the digital crown, you reach your favourite contacts.
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> To contact any of my favourites, which are already selected on my iPhone, is incredibly easy. Either speak into the Apple Watch or just sending an ‘emoji’ is also very easy. The speech to text is very impressive.
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> I personally would not chose to read long emails or text messages on my watch, so although I want to be alerted via the Prominent Haptic setting I can choose when and how to access them that suits me best.
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> Before getting my Apple Watch I would have my phone either in my hand or a pocket nearest to my hand I would rarely feel the vibration from my iPhone and often missed messages. With the Apple Watch on my wrist, I am being notified via Prominent Haptics without issue and I really like that.
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> Another important safety point is the Apple Watch is very secure on my wrist so far less likely than an iPhone to be swiped from me.
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> I am fortunate to have a few friends who also have the Apple Watch and together have devised ways of communicating in ‘Code’ when out, particularly when out at night and in dark situations when I am completely blind.
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> Useful codes in the event I need help of any kind, for instance if I am in a badly lit and noisy environment and struggling to be included in something I can get message to friend I’m uncomfortable or I need assistance or help of some kind or “I’m bored” can we do something else!
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> For instance I can communicate using my Apple Watch screen using a small sketch, a “tap” or even send my heartbeat, each can be sent to another person with an Apple Watch and appears as a distraction, a vibration on the wrist and immediately I look to the watch.
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> Mum has certainly found benefit in the ‘tap’ for getting my attention when I am in my bedroom without my hearing aids on, I feel the nudge to get a move on or she wants my attention for something.
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> There is a vibration when a text message is received too – Prominent Haptics is definitely awesome for me as a deafblind person.
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> So far for me the most useful App on the Apple Watch is Maps – on my iPhone I can plan my journey from one destination to another, for me it will be on foot with Unis my guidedog.
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> This is where Haptics really come into its own – I can be directed without hearing or sight, but by a series of taps via the watch onto my wrist – 12 taps means turn right at the junction or 3 pairs of 2 taps means turn left, I’m still experimenting with this but so far very impressed – usher syndrome accessible!
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> I have not reached the stage yet where I am fully reliant on Voice Over, though I have tried it. It is fairly good for navigating the watch. If at home, the Voice over is great, though if like me you are dual sensory impaired, it would be a real struggle to hear outside or in public. Though I have been told with Bluetooth hearing aids, there could be a solution.
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> These are my early findings and I’m now sure there will be much more for those like me who need to rely on technology.
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> The positives far outweigh the negatives for me personally. The audio could be louder and the price more accessible for those with sensory impairment and reliant on the sort of accessibility features Apple offer.
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> I am now very happy to own an Apple Watch and look forward to making it work well for me.
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> I will blog again in a few weeks when I’ve had time to use it more but so far very happy with it.
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> Link to blog:
> http://www.mollywatt.com/blog/entry/my-apple-watch-after-5-days <http://www.mollywatt.com/blog/entry/my-apple-watch-after-5-days>
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> <applewebdata://D3B9A31C-2F6D-462F-97E0-B22B57877D9B>**3 IAMC Legislative Report on the 99th General Assembly
> 2015 Spring Session May 9, 2015 Prepared by BP Consultants for IAMC
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> The attached Legislative Report includes Legislation from the 2015 Session of the 99th General Assembly. This report has been prepared by BP Consultants on behalf of IAMC.
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> We have included bills that we believe may be of interest to your organization. Please review this report carefully to see if we have included all areas of interest. If we have included legislation that is not relevant or legislation that you do not wish to track, please let me know and they will be removed. If you would like for your organization’s positions on bills to be included in the report, please send that information to me at desiharris at msn.com and it will be incorporated. Please note that bills that are no longer active have been removed from the report, but will still be tracked and added back in if they become active.
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> The House and Senate return to session on Tuesday. The focus will be on substantive committee hearings for bills in the second chamber with the House extending the committee deadline for many bills and the Senate committee deadline set for this Friday, May 15th.
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> The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously struck down the 2013 pension reform law (SB 1, PA 98-599) on Friday, saying that state government’s top financial responsibility is to pay for the pensions of state employees. Pension payments would be first in line, ahead of funding for public safety, education, helping the poor and disadvantaged, and all core services provided by the state. The justices ruled the law violated the state constitution because it would leave pension promises “diminished or impaired.” The ruling also suggested that raising taxes is a way to pay for pension costs. Governor Rauner’s proposed FY16 budget included $2.2 billion in savings from the pension reform law that will now have to be addressed.
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> The Civic Federation’s Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability announced they it opposes Governor Rauner’s proposed FY 16 budget and urged the General Assembly to find an alternative plan to close the $6.3 billion budget gap in Illinois. In the report issued last week (State of Illinois FY 2016 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets: Analysis and Recommendations), the Federation says that the budget “relies heavily on projected savings that do not appear to be achievable or are not prudent in light of the state’s obligations and long-term policy objectives.” Please note the report was released prior to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the pension reform law.
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> On Wednesday Speaker Madigan filed an amendment to HB 4141 that contained Governor Rauner’s proposed Human Services budget plan for FY16, including cutting $1.5 billion from Medicaid, and cuts to mental health and addiction treatment programs. The amendment was referred directly to the House floor and did not go through committee. The vote on the proposed amendment was 0-67-45. Following that, the House Democrats filed 15 additional amendments that would restore many of the Governor’s proposed Human Services budget cuts. Amendments 2 through 9 were adopted on partisan votes, and the bill is currently on Second Reading in the House.
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> The Illinois House met as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday to hear testimony on Workers’ Compensation. Governor Rauner has included Workers’ Compensation reform as part of his “Turnaround Agenda,” holding up Indiana as an example of a better, lower-cost system. The testimony in the House focused on injured workers discussing what workers’ compensation meant for their ability to recover. A worker from Indiana testified that she received inadequate care under their system and had to take money she saved for retirement to keep from losing her home. There was limited testimony scheduled from the business community but Greg Baise of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association said business interests have no desire to duplicate Indiana, but want to enact changes in Illinois to help reduce workers’ compensation costs. The House will meet again as a Committee of the Whole this Tuesday at noon to hear testimony on Tort Reform.
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> Governor Rauner made a rare appearance before the Chicago City Council on Wednesday. In his speech, he told them that he wants to work with them. “I’m eager to be your partner in a turnaround that benefits our great city and state.” He added that “for Chicago to get what it wants, Illinois must get what it needs.” He also told them “We don’t have the money to simply bail out of the City of Chicago.” During the speech he did not include details on his agenda that he wants Chicago officials to back, but did call for “local control over issues like gaming.”
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> On Monday, Regional Transportation Board Chair Kirk Dillard called for an increase in the state’s motor fuel tax as a funding source for transportation infrastructure improvements. He noted that the state’s motor fuel tax rate has remained unchanged since 1990 at about 19 cents per gallon. If that rate was adjusted for inflation the tax today would be about 32 cents per gallon. He also expressed concerns about Governor Rauner’s proposed $170 million in cuts to public transit funding the RTA receives from the state.
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> Upcoming Important Dates and Deadlines:
> •May 15, 2015 – Substantive Committee Deadline for House Bills in the Senate
> •May 22, 2015 – Third Reading Deadline for Senate Bills in the House and House Bills in the Senate
> •May 31, 2015 – Scheduled Adjournment
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> <applewebdata://D3B9A31C-2F6D-462F-97E0-B22B57877D9B>**4 From Hadley School for the Blind
> Seminars at Hadley Presents: Back to School Prep Starts Now!
> Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015
> Time: 1:00 PM CDT, 18:00 GMT
> No, not yet, you say? When September approaches, all attention typically turns to “Back to School." But, preparing for school is more than new shoes and notebooks. Preparing for the beginning of a new school year is a busy time for all parents, but especially for parents of students with visual impairments. Advance planning is critical for a successful school year.
> Join Seminars at Hadley as presenters Allison Conway, TVI/O&M at the Tennessee School for the Blind, and Kim Walker, Hadley instructor and adjunct professor at Trevecca Nazarene University, share strategies you can implement before, and at the beginning of the new school year. They will discuss a number of topics, such as:
> homework
> academics
> social skills
> health
> routines
> independent travel
> communication and more!
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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 for Back to School Prep Starts Now! on May 13. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=781255&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FSeminarDetails.asp%3Fsid%3D276>
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> <applewebdata://D3B9A31C-2F6D-462F-97E0-B22B57877D9B>**5 From Hadley School for the Blind
> Seminars at Hadley Presents: A Virtual Trip to the Windy City: Chicago, IL
> Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2015
> Time: 1:30 PM CDT, 18:30 GMT
> The “Windy City” has much to offer to residents and tourists alike. From museums and theater, to diverse cultures, food and music in its neighborhoods, there is something for everyone in Chicago!
> Join Seminars at Hadley as instructor Judy Greene and Dean of Educational Programs and Instruction Doug Anzlovar take you on a virtual tour of the “Windy City.” Your tour guides will follow the timeline of historical events that made Chicago the great city it is today. They will also discuss Chicago’s extensive transportation system and some of the city’s favorite attractions.
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> Dean of Educational Programs and Instruction Doug Anzlovar 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 for A Virtual Trip to the Windy City: Chicago, IL on May 19. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=781255&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FSeminarDetails.asp%3Fsid%3D274>
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> Learn more and subscribe to Seminars at Hadley Podcasts. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=781255&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FPodcasts.asp>
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> <applewebdata://D3B9A31C-2F6D-462F-97E0-B22B57877D9B>**6 Shared by Blindtlk – Eyes on Success
> 1519 Informal Advocacy (May 6, 2015)
> If you have special needs, sometimes you need to request adaptations. For years, Kelly Pierce has engaged in informal advocacy resulting in improved accessibility. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with him about his varied experiences with the Chicago transit system, movie theaters, voting system, ATM's, etc., usually without engaging legal support.
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> The audio and show notes for this episode can be found at:
> www.EyesOnSuccess.net <http://www.eyesonsuccess.net/>
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> <applewebdata://D3B9A31C-2F6D-462F-97E0-B22B57877D9B>**7 Shared by Flying Blind, LLC
> Attention Students! Win A Brand New BraillePen Touch Refreshable Braille Display! Flying Blind, LLC Presents "The BraillePenmanship Giveaway"!
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> Flying Blind, LLC and Harpo, the Polish-based manufacturer of the BraillePen and Mountbatten product lines, are offering one lucky student the opportunity to win a brand new BraillePen Touch Refreshable Braille Display valued at $995.00 USD!
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> Here's how it works: Effective immediately we're offering any full-time vision impaired student the opportunity to draft an essay explaining to us how Braille has, is, and will impact their educational experience within the classroom, and within their community. We would also be interested to know how winning a brand new BraillePen Touch Refreshable Braille Display might impact the ways in which they would use Braille over the summer and in the coming school year.
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> Essays should be 200-300 words in length and contain the student's name, the school they are/will be attending, current grade level, and an appropriate email and/or phone number for either the vision teacher or parent. Essays may be submitted by email to:
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> Submit by Email to: essays at flying-blind.com. Electronic essays may be written within the body of an email or attached to the email message in either Microsoft Word or RTF file formats.
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> Submit by Snail Mail to: 955 Pembrook Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44121. Snail mail essays will only be accepted in hardcopy Braille, with the student using either uncontracted or contracted Braille to transcribe the essay.
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> Flying Blind, LLC will continue to receive and review essays up until the close of business at 5:00 PM EST on Friday, June 19th 2015. Flying Blind, LLC will announce the winner of "The BraillePenmanship Giveaway" on Monday, June 22nd 2015. All essays will be reviewed by Flying Blind, LLC's President, Larry Lewis, who will make his selection based on essay creativity, grammar, and accuracy. And, there's more. All essay participants will receive a 10% discount and free shipping on all purchases of both new and used Refreshable Braille Solutions within the Flying Blind, LLC Online Store at: www.flying-blind.com/store.html (Expires: September 1st 2015). In addition, Flying Blind, LLC will accommodate any and all third party purchasers who tie an essay author's name to any online or offline order received up to September 1, 2015.
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> Flying Blind, LLC is very excited to offer students of all ages an opportunity to get their creative juices flowing at the end of a very long school year and play an active role in their educational journey by submitting the essay that will win this pocket-sized Refreshable Braille Solution. This is a perfect year-end assignment for vision teachers looking for assignments to stimulate their students or parents wishing to engage their children in a writing exercise that can only increase their literacy and possibly win them a brand new BraillePen Touch in the process! For more information about BraillePen, please visit www.braillepen.com <http://www.braillepen.com/> . For additional information regarding the "The BraillePenmanship Giveaway" please email essays at flying-blind.com or call +1 (216) 381-8107 today. We look forward to reading your essays, and giving away this portable 12-Cell Braille juggernaut!
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> Warmest Regards,
> The Flying Blind, LLC Team
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> <applewebdata://D3B9A31C-2F6D-462F-97E0-B22B57877D9B>**8 Shared by Nfbnet
> Convention Call to Action: Performing Arts Project
> Friends in the Federation, If you answer this call to action consider yourself to be an angel in The choir of living the lives we want! The Performing Arts Division is coordinating one awesome, Historical, one of a kind, unforgettable presentation for the general session audience. In order for this performance to meet the highest of standards audibly we need to acquire some pretty nifty sound equipment while in Orlando. We are asking all our Federation friends and family to consider assisting us with a generous contribution to the Performing Arts Division as we negotiate the logistics.
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> We're urging individuals to consider donating any of the following:
> 1. Forte Sponsorship: $250; Affiliate, Chapters, Individuals who have a passion for being a part of something magical and respect the Performing Arts.
> 2. Mezzo Forte Sponsorship: $100; same respect for the Performing Arts but may have a slightly thinner pocket book.
> 3. Piano Sponsorship: $$$ of your choice, you just rock & roll with the NFB!
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> If you contribute you'll be assisting in the production of something that will go down in history as our attempt to hit the loudest note of our independence, and emphasize the melodic harmony that is security, Equality, and opportunity we all strive to achieve. To confirm your Pledge contact Richie Flores, 512-796-9638, or by emailing flores.richie at gmail.com <mailto:flores.richie at gmail.com> . Donations should be directed to the Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind.
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> Jordy D. Stringer, President, Performing Arts Division, National Federation of the Blind
> Phone: 317-629-4639
> E-mail: nfbpad at gmail.com <mailto:nfbpad at gmail.com>
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> <applewebdata://D3B9A31C-2F6D-462F-97E0-B22B57877D9B>**9 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 2nd Quarter which is June 30th.
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> The 2nd Quarter News Item is the Doritos Dinamita Chille Limon 1.75 oz 48 count.
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> Important note from Kathy - Each Vendor needs to do their part, we are halfway through the quarter have you bought your Doritos Dinamita Chille Limon yet?
>
> Purchase Power Deal for Pepsi from participating Bottlers
> Pepsi – Mountain Dew Flavors extra per Case Rebate!!
> Mt Dew Throwback ,Diet Mt Dew, Mt Dew Voltage, Diet Mt Dew Code Red,
> Mt Dew White Out, Mt Dew Live Wire
>
> Return to Top <file:///F:/Office%20Update/ICBV%20Office%20Update%2005_12_15.docx>
>
>
> 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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