[Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat and Mondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
josh gregory
joshkart12 at gmail.com
Sun Jan 22 21:52:38 UTC 2012
Ah yes, community service. my service learning hours (as that's what
my school calls them) are done with, but it'd be nice to get out and
about :)
On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
> Alright. And also, you can find other opportunities to meet students
> from all over Maryland by staying updated on some of the events MDABS
> will be running, sponsoring, and supporting. We are going to do
> several community service events this year, so this may be helpful for
> you.
>
>
>
> On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 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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