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