From pdonahue1 at sbcglobal.net  Fri Apr  2 03:49:41 2010
From: pdonahue1 at sbcglobal.net (Peter Donahue)
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 22:49:41 -0500
Subject: [Mabs] 2009 National Association of Blind Students Annual Meeting
	Recordings Now Available!
Message-ID: <003701cad217$882aaf60$4001a8c0@yourfsyly0jtwn>

Good evening everyone!!

       Tonight I'm pleased to announce the availability of the recordings of 
the 2009 NABS Meeting held during the NFB Convention in Detroit Michigan 
last summer. The wait is finally over!If you wish to stream the meeting 
audio or download the .MP3 files for offline listening visit:
http://www.nabslink.org

    The direct link to the access page is:
http://www.nabslink.org/conventions/nabs_2009.shtml

        You can listen/download individual agenda items or a complete 
recording of the entire meeting in one large file by selecting the 
appropriate links on the page at the above URL. Be advised that the 
recording of the entire meeting is over 200 MB and will take a while to 
download. Best wishes from Mary and myself for a blessed Easter.

Peter Donahue
"Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber
      And her fetters we'll break, links that long are encumbered.
      And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you
      On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you."
Will You Come to the Bower
Traditional Irish Folk Song




From nabs.president at gmail.com  Fri Apr  2 04:30:44 2010
From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Arielle Silverman)
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 23:30:44 -0500
Subject: [Mabs] NABS Bulletin Additions
Message-ID: <j2i85ff10071004012130x59404b0ap9e69095668939853@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all,

I think you know the drill--all those student divisions who did
something exciting in March, or who have something exciting planned
for April, please send me your announcements for the bulletin! Thanks!



-- 
Arielle Silverman
President, National Association of Blind Students
Phone:  602-502-2255
Email:
nabs.president at gmail.com
Website:
www.nabslink.org



From b.schulz at sbcglobal.net  Fri Apr  2 06:14:02 2010
From: b.schulz at sbcglobal.net (Bryan Schulz)
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 01:14:02 -0500
Subject: [Mabs] NABS Bulletin Additions
References: <j2i85ff10071004012130x59404b0ap9e69095668939853@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <037582FFD5DE4B869E5B0B7F9C8E30B4@HP8730notebook>

hi,

did you get my phone message?
what will happen with a check for Megan's trip?

Bryan Schulz

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<nebraska-students at nfbnet.org>; <new-hampshire-students at nfbnet.org>; 
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Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 11:30 PM
Subject: [Mabs] NABS Bulletin Additions


> Hi all,
>
> I think you know the drill--all those student divisions who did
> something exciting in March, or who have something exciting planned
> for April, please send me your announcements for the bulletin! Thanks!
>
>
>
> -- 
> Arielle Silverman
> President, National Association of Blind Students
> Phone:  602-502-2255
> Email:
> nabs.president at gmail.com
> Website:
> www.nabslink.org
>
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From nabs.president at gmail.com  Tue Apr  6 03:37:50 2010
From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Arielle Silverman)
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:37:50 -0500
Subject: [Mabs] NABS April Bulletin!
Message-ID: <u2n85ff10071004052037u2dc17ea3mf2abeca5a78ad2e6@mail.gmail.com>

National Association of Blind Students
>From the Desk of the President
April 5, 2010

In This Bulletin:
1.  Get Ready for Convention!
2. Coming Soon: New NABS Website!
3.  Announcements
Get Ready for Convention!

The following appeared in the latest issue of the Braille Monitor, the
monthly newsletter of the NFB:

Dallas Site of 2010 NFB Convention
The 2010 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will take
place in Dallas, Texas, July 3-8, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel at 2201
Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207. Make your room reservation as
soon as possible with the Hilton Anatole staff only. Call
 (214) 761-7500         (214) 761-7500.
The 2010 room rates are singles, doubles, and twins $62 and triples
and quads $67 a night, plus a 15 percent sales tax. The hotel is
accepting reservations now. A $60-per-room deposit is required to make
a reservation. Fifty percent of the deposit will be refunded if notice
is given to the hotel of a reservation cancellation before June 1,
2010. The other 50 percent is not refundable.
Rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservations may be made before June 1, 2010, assuming that rooms are
still available. After that time the hotel will not hold our block of
rooms for the convention. In other words, you should get your
reservation in soon.
Guestroom amenities include cable television, coffee pot, iron and
ironing board, hair dryer, and high-speed Internet access. The Hilton
Anatole has several excellent restaurants, twenty-four-hour-a-day room
service, first-rate meeting space, and other top-notch facilities. It
is in downtown Dallas with shuttle service to both the Dallas/Ft.
Worth Airport and Love Field.
The schedule for the 2010 convention will follow that of last year:
Saturday, July 3            Seminar Day
Sunday, July 4              Registration Day
Monday, July 5             Board Meeting and Division Day
Tuesday, July 6             Opening Session
Wednesday, July 7       Business Session
Thursday, July 8           Banquet Day and Adjournment

To pre-register for the convention, go to
www.nfb.org
We know that attending a national NFB convention can often exceed a
student?s budget. If you would like to attend the convention, talk to
your state or chapter president about potential funding. Many state
affiliates provide funding for their members to attend national
conventions. Also, your affiliate president may be able to help you
find people to share a hotel room in Dallas, which will cut costs.
NABS will hold our annual business meeting at the NFB convention on
Sunday, July 4. Stay tuned for more details about our business meeting
and other events for students!

New NABS Website:
We are working on reorganizing the NABS Website in order to make it
more user-friendly and to ensure that our information and resources
are all up-to-date and helpful. We expect to launch our new site by
the end of this month! If you have comments or suggestions, please
contact our NABS webmaster, Meghan Whalen, at
mewhalen at wisc.edu
.

Announcements:
>From the membership committee:
Continuing our NABS conference call series, we will be holding some
conference calls in April in which we will be discussing NFB
philosophy. More details will be posted soon. You can also receive
timely updates about our conference calls and other upcoming
activities by becoming a fan of National Association of Blind Students
on Facebook or following Nabslink on Twitter!
>From Wisconsin:
The Wisconsin Association of Blind Students is rushing around
completing the many last-minute tasks required to host the NFB of
Wisconsin's anual state convention.

We're going to have a great time!  On the afternoon of April 22, we're
having a seminar dealing with conflict resolution and leadership.
That evening, we'll have our anual technology seminar.  Friday night,
we'll have a talent show, Saturday, we'll be having a pie throwing
fundraiser over the lunch break, and We'll conduct a short business
meeting and elections before we head out to throw pies at state and
national leaders.  Saturday night, after the banquet and the auction,
we're having a mock prom, complete with photographer, music and
dancing, and we'll be having a goalball seminar Sunday shortly after
the convention adjourns.  April will be a busy month full of lots of
planning, organizing and learning.  WABS is very proud to host this
convention in Appleton Wisconsin.

>From North Carolina:
The NC Association of Blind Students hosted a student seminar on
Saturday March 20 in Raleigh. The day-long event was a complete
success; approximately three dozen high school and college students
gathered and participated in discussions on blindness and education,
importance and resources for learning Braille, sports, and social
involvement. Additionally, we organized an interactive community
service project with pre-school students and held a hands-on
technology fair. More information can be found at our website at
www.ncabs.org.

Brice Smith
President, NC Association of Blind Students
Brice.Smith319 at gmail.com



-- 
Arielle Silverman
President, National Association of Blind Students
Phone:  602-502-2255
Email:
nabs.president at gmail.com
Website:
www.nabslink.org



From PDiggs at nfb.org  Wed Apr 14 09:02:15 2010
From: PDiggs at nfb.org (Diggs,
	Parnell)
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:02:15 -0500
Subject: [Mabs] Imagination Fund Conference Call April 20,
	2010 at 8:00 PM EST
Message-ID: <auto-000147718403@mailfront2.g2host.com>


Subject:  Imagination Fund Conference Call Tuesday, April 20, at 8:00 
p.m. (eastern)

Dear Colleagues:

Some of my fellow Federationists have asked me to conduct a 
fundraising seminar for those participating in the 2010 Race for Independence.

The Dallas Convention is approaching fast, and we need to kick it 
into high gear for the final push to generate proceeds for NFB 
programs at the national, state, and local levels.

If you have signed-up for the Race for Independence, or if you plan 
to do so, please call into (800) 910-2399 and use code 573791 next 
Tuesday, April 20, at 8:00 p.m. (eastern).

The call will last no longer than thirty minutes.  During this brief 
call, you will be able to hear from some of those who have already 
met their fundraising goals for 2010.

Find out how they did it.  There is ample time to raise $250 by July 
31, but we need to start now.  I look forward to your participation 
in this important call, and I thank you for the work you are doing.

Sincerely,

Parnell Diggs, Chairman
National Federation of the Blind Imagination Fund

***********************************
Parnell and Kim Diggs
8845-B Chandler Dr.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
Home:  843-215-9056
Parnell office:  843-492-7411
Fax:  843-215-4928




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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:49:34 -0400
Subject: [Mabs] Would appreciate your feedback on my new product launch for
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Message-ID: <4BC8B13E.30402@abisee.com>


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From: moagm316 at gmail.com (harry staley)
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:47:25 +0800
Subject: [Mabs] Hi,,,O,,!
Message-ID: <h2n954f89841004201847xe32185ednf18179364f064988@mail.gmail.com>

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From David.B.Andrews at state.mn.us  Sat Apr 24 02:01:37 2010
From: David.B.Andrews at state.mn.us (Andrews,
	David B B (DEED))
Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:01:37 -0500
Subject: [Mabs] New Accessible Diabetic Devices Available
Message-ID: <auto-000150491298@mailfront1.g2host.com>



From: Wilson, Joanne [mailto:JWilson at nfb.org]
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 1:43 PM
To: Andrews, David B B (DEED)
Subject: New Accessible Diabetic Devices Available

Dear Colleagues,

Five years ago, the NFB asked all the blood 
glucose meter companies to make a talking meter 
for our members.  Prodigy was the only company to 
step up and make a talking meter. At our request, 
they made the first talking Prodigy AutoCode? 
meter.  They also worked with many NFB Team 
members for over a year and made the first fully 
audible Prodigy Voice? meter allowing NFB Members 
with diabetes total independence. In 2008, we 
presented the NFB Access + Award to Prodigy for their Prodigy Voice? meter.

The Count-A-Dose has been used for many years by 
blind diabetics, so they can independently fill 
their insulin syringes. We were told it would no 
longer be available and we asked Prodigy again to 
help us out.  Prodigy bought the patent rights to 
make the Count-A-Dose, and after some slight 
improvements, they released the new Prodigy 
Count-A-Dose? on April 1st, 2010.  The NFB 
Independence Market in Baltimore will be selling the Prodigy Count-A-Dose?

Later this year, Prodigy will also be releasing 
the first fully audible insulin pump, as well as 
a talking pill bottle, a laser lancing device, 
and other new accessible products. Please pass on 
this information on to blind diabetics.

Sincerely,

Joanne Wilson
Executive Director of Affiliate Action
National Federation of the Blind


From moagm316 at gmail.com  Sat Apr 24 21:28:58 2010
From: moagm316 at gmail.com (harry staley)
Date: Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:28:58 -0500
Subject: [Mabs] Rebecca Plunkett
Message-ID: <g2w954f89841004241428l8a9704f5qcab06bdba0ed4d5c@mail.gmail.com>

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-- 
Harry Staley

www.myspace.com/harrystaley



From dsmithnfb at gmail.com  Sun Apr 25 20:44:28 2010
From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith)
Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:44:28 -0700
Subject: [Mabs] Reminder: Nabs Membership committee Conference call today.
Message-ID: <o2l409c235c1004251344p26f0f3f2na0ea053013c97408@mail.gmail.com>

Greetings nabs listers!
  Just a reminder that  today?s conference call regarding  the
discussion of National Federation of the Blind  philosophy is
scheduled to start at 7p.m. eastern time, 6 central,  5 mountain,  4
pacific and  1 Hawaiian.
 The Call in information is as follows:
 712.775.7100
 Pass code 257963
 Thanks so much, and we look forward to your participation in what
should be a very informative and lively discussion!

  The Nabs membership committee.




-- 
Darian Smith
Skype: The_Blind_Truth
Windows Live: Lightningrod2010 at live.com
 " Life is not about always making the right dicisions, it's about
learning which dicisions are the  right ones to make."



From fowlers at syix.com  Sun Apr 25 22:16:16 2010
From: fowlers at syix.com (Angela Fowler)
Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:16:16 -0500
Subject: [Mabs] Attend A NFB Center
Message-ID: <auto-000149630914@mailfront2.g2host.com>


Hello everyone,
Interested in or just curious about the three NFB training centers? 
Want to attend one of these excellent centers, but not sure how to 
secure funding? Then come join us tomorrow, April 25 at 8:00 p.m. 
eastern time, 5 PM Pacific time for the California Association of 
Blind Students April membership teleconference.

To join the conference, dial 218-339-2500. When prompted, enter pass 
code 958093, followed by the pound sign. Confirm that you have 
entered the correct pass code and you will automatically be placed in 
the conference.

This will be an informative and interactive conference. The 
participation of all who attend is welcome and encouraged. Do come 
with any questions you may have.
sincerely,
Angela Fowler (president)
California Association of Blind Students



From nabs.president at gmail.com  Tue Apr 27 01:26:32 2010
From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Arielle Silverman)
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:26:32 -0600
Subject: [Mabs] NABS Bulletin Additions
Message-ID: <u2r85ff10071004261826j33e90644z74d4e884ef34d65f@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all,

Please send me your announcements/updates for next week's May NABS
bulletin. Also, if you have announcements about convention activities
you are running that would appeal to students, I will publish those in
the June bulletin to be sent out Monday, June 7. You can send your
convention announcements to me now or before Sunday, June 6 at 5:00
p.m. Eastern.

Thanks!
Arielle

-- 
Arielle Silverman
President, National Association of Blind Students
Phone:  602-502-2255
Email:
nabs.president at gmail.com
Website:
www.nabslink.org



From parnell at sccoast.net  Wed Apr 28 00:51:56 2010
From: parnell at sccoast.net (Parnell and Kim Diggs)
Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:51:56 -0500
Subject: [Mabs] NFB Blind Driver Challenge Launches Facebook Page!
Message-ID: <auto-000151015062@mailfront1.g2host.com>

NFB Blind Driver Challenge Launches Facebook Page!

Today marks the launch of the official NFB Blind Driver Challenge 
Facebook page! Stay up-to-date on all the latest news, videos, and 
photos relating to the Blind Driver Challenge and the Race for 
Independence by becoming a fan of the page on Facebook.  As a fan, 
you will receive live updates from the Blind Driver Challenge in your 
newsfeed.  We will be updating the page continuously; when there is 
breaking news or exciting new content, you will be among the first to 
know!  Become a fan of the Blind Driver Challenge by visiting the 
<http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Blind-Driver-Challenge/108549352515974>Blind 
Driver Challenge Facebook page now!

The Facebook page can also be used as a fundraising tool for the Race 
for Independence! Send the page to your friends and family to 
encourage them to learn more about the Race and the Blind Driver Challenge.

In addition to the Facebook page, you can get updates on the Blind 
Driver Challenge and the Race for Independence by following us on 
Twitter (www.twitter.com/nfb_voice) or visiting our YouTube page 
(<http://www.youtube.com/nations_blind>www.youtube.com/nations_blind).

And it is not too late to join the Race for Independence!  To sign up 
to be an Imaginator and help build the Imagination Fund, please visit 
<http://www.raceforindependence.org/>www.raceforindependence.org or 
call (410) 659-9314, extension 2371.

Parnell Diggs, Chairman
National Federation of the Blind Imagination Fund
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