[Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend RetreatandMondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar

josh gregory joshkart12 at gmail.com
Fri Jan 27 01:35:06 UTC 2012


Good evening, Melissa, Chris, and all. Melissa, I did not know that 2
people from msb would be going. And yes, I take spanish 2 at
Parkville.
Best,
Josh

On 1/26/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
> Oh, and Josh, I unfortunately am not going to the NABS meeting or
> Great Gathering In either; stupid school, LOL! I don't know if
> Gary can still Skype us into Great Gathering In, but if he or
> someone else can't, I guess we'll have to read the report in the
> Braille Monitor.
>
> 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: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:56:34 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend
> RetreatandMondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
>
> 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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>     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
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