[Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat andMondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar

josh gregory joshkart12 at gmail.com
Tue Jan 24 13:56:34 UTC 2012


Well stated, to all. And yes, Amy, some good points made here.

On 1/23/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
> Yeah really! And, BTW, Melissa should be from MD; she's the
> President of the * Maryland * Association of Blind Students! LOL!
>
> 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: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:28:31 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat
> andMondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
>
> Ah, i see.  Yes, true.  Anybody see the Ravens game? Sorry for
> hijacking
> a thread, but curiosity killed the cat lol.  Not sure if you're
> from
> here  in md Melissa, but let's just say the ending was...  idk,
> bad.
>
> On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
>  No, you are right.  The invitation always stands for you to
> attend
>  some of our events.  I don''t have to do any community service,
> but I
>  do because it makes my resume look a lot better.
>
>
>
>  On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>  Unless I missinterpreted the meaning of that, which I might
> have.
>
>  On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>  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
>
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>
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>    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.
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