[Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat and Mondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar

josh gregory joshkart12 at gmail.com
Sun Jan 22 19:21:07 UTC 2012


And, even if I don't, there is always Chris's idea that I could use. i
shall have to see how things shape up in the coming days, schoolwise.

On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
> Wonderful!!
>
> On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Good points, Melissa! Shall take them into consideration, :)
>>
>> On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
>>> Hey Josh!  if you are interested in coming, you could always just come
>>> for the weekend.  I know missing school isn't most students' intent,
>>> but just consider the positives if you did.  It's a special chance to
>>> meet hundreds of students from across the country who could say the
>>> words that could help you in any of your struggles as a blind student
>>> or give you ideas for fun pass-times.  BISM would appreciate your
>>> presence even if it ends up being for a day or two.
>>>
>>> On 1/21/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Well, even if we can't do chats, I can certainly record the NABS
>>>> meeting and the Great Gathering-In Meeting.  BTW, I have a lot of
>>>> recordings from state convention if you want them; they're in WAV
>>>> format right now though.
>>>>
>>>> Chris
>>>>
>>>> "The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight.  The
>>>> real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that
>>>> exists.  If a blind person has the proper training and
>>>> opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a mere physical
>>>> nuisance."
>>>> -- Kenneth Jernigan
>>>>
>>>>  ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com
>>>> To: Maryland Association of Blind Students Mailing List
>>>> <mdabs at nfbnet.org
>>>> Date sent: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:59:46 -0500
>>>> Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat
>>>> and Mondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
>>>>
>>>> Ah, excellent dude! Doesn't look as if there will be a lot of
>>>> time for
>>>> all that, but yeah.
>>>> Best,
>>>> Josh
>>>>
>>>> On 1/21/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>  Hey Josh,
>>>>
>>>>  I know; I don't know if I'm going yet either.  If I am, I
>>>>  probably won't have my laptop, but will definitely have my Apex,
>>>>  and if they have wifi, I can chat with you and tell you what's
>>>>  going on.  I can also record it for you if you want.
>>>>
>>>>  Chris
>>>>
>>>>  "The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight.  The
>>>>  real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that
>>>>  exists.  If a blind person has the proper training and
>>>>  opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a mere physical
>>>>  nuisance."
>>>>  -- Kenneth Jernigan
>>>>
>>>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>>>  From: josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com
>>>>  To: Maryland Association of Blind Students Mailing List
>>>>  <mdabs at nfbnet.org
>>>>  Date sent: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:54:35 -0500
>>>>  Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat
>>>>  and Monday atthe NABSWinter Seminar
>>>>
>>>>  Ah, a pity this is on a Monday where I have to be in school...
>>>>  looks
>>>>  awesome though! :)
>>>>
>>>>  On 1/21/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>    ---- Original Message ------
>>>>   From: Amy Phelps <aphelps at BISM.org
>>>>   Subject: [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat and Monday
>>>> at
>>>>   the NABSWinter Seminar
>>>>   Date sent: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:01:22 +0000
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>   Dear Friends,
>>>>
>>>>   Please help us spread the word about our "2012 BISM Student
>>>>   Weekend Retreat" and Monday at the NABS Winter Seminar.  Please
>>>>   find the agenda below.  For registration information, please
>>>>   contact Dezman Jackson 410-737-2676
>>>>   djackson at bism.org<mailto:djackson at bism.org>.
>>>>
>>>>   It is time for winter to move over...here comes an exciting fun
>>>>   filled weekend!!
>>>>   Come hang out with friends, go to a Super Bowl Party, and
>>>> attend
>>>>   the Winter Conference of the National Association of Blind
>>>>   Students in Washington, DC..
>>>>
>>>>   What:           BISM Student Weekend Retreat
>>>>   Who:            Blind and low vision students (8th grade -
>>>>   college)
>>>>   When:          Saturday, February 4, 2012 - Monday, February 6,
>>>>   2012
>>>>   Where:         Baltimore, MD
>>>>   Hosted by:   Blind Industries and Services of Maryland Youth
>>>>   Programs
>>>>   Maryland Association of Blind Students
>>>>   What do you need: Notetaking materials, clothing appropriate to
>>>>   the weather that weekend, extra spending money if desired,
>>>>   personal care items
>>>>
>>>>   Saturday, February 4, 2012
>>>>   1:00 PM        Student check-in (BISM - 3345 Washington Blvd.,
>>>>   Baltimore, MD 21227)
>>>>   2:00 PM        Icebreakers and overview of weekend
>>>>   3:30 PM        Break
>>>>   3:45 PM        Depart BISM and check into hotel (Homewood
>>>>  Suites,
>>>>   BWI Airport)
>>>>   4:45 PM        Depart hotel for fun filled evening of bowling
>>>>  and
>>>>   dinner out
>>>>   9:30 PM        Return to Hotel
>>>>
>>>>   Sunday, February 5, 2012
>>>>   7:30 AM        Breakfast at hotel
>>>>   9:00 AM        Depart for BISM
>>>>   9:30 AM        How to feel confident advocating for yourself
>>>> and
>>>>   when is it time to ask someone to join you in advocating for
>>>>  your
>>>>   rights as a blind student
>>>>                       What is Washington Seminar and the NABS
>>>>   (National Association of Blind Students) Winter Conference
>>>>   12:00 PM      Lunch
>>>>   1:00   PM      Super Bowl Party!
>>>>   So, you have been invited to a Super Bowl Party? What do you
>>>>   take? What if you want to host a Super Bowl Party? Where to
>>>>   begin? All of those questions and more will be answered in this
>>>>   fun filled afternoon and evening of preparing for our very own
>>>>   Super Bowl Party!
>>>>   9:00 PM        Depart for hotel
>>>>
>>>>   Monday, February 6, 2012
>>>>   6:00 AM        Breakfast at hotel
>>>>   7:00 AM        Depart for DC
>>>>   9:00 AM        National Association of Blind Students Winter
>>>>   Seminar and resource fair (Holiday Inn Capital, Washington,
>>>>  D.C.)
>>>>   5:00 PM        Washington Seminar Great Gathering In
>>>>   7:00 PM        Depart for Baltimore (will stop at Wendy's for
>>>>   supper)
>>>>   9:00 PM        Student pick up - BISM
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>   Warm regards,
>>>>
>>>>   Amy C.  Phelps, CRC, NOMC
>>>>
>>>>   Follow us: Facebook - Bism YouthPrograms
>>>>   Twitter @BISM_Youth
>>>>
>>>>   Help sponsor our youth program activities
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Donate<https://npo.networkforgood..org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubs
>>>>   criptionId=1003647
>>>>
>>>>   Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
>>>>   3345 Washington Blvd
>>>>   Baltimore, MD 21227
>>>>   Phone: 410-737-2642
>>>>   Mobile: 410-274-1647
>>>>   Fax: 410-737-2689
>>>>   Toll Free: 888-322-4567
>>>>   E-mail: aphelps at bism.org<mailto:aphelps at bism.org
>>>>
>>>>   "...given proper training and opportunity, the average blind
>>>>   person can do the average job in the average place of business
>>>>   and do it as well as his or her sighted neighbor..." --Dr.
>>>>   Kenneth Jernigan, quoted in "Freedom for the Blind" by James H.
>>>>   Omvig
>>>>
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