[Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend RetreatandMondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
Melissa Lomax
mlomax1 at umbc.edu
Fri Jan 27 02:42:59 UTC 2012
That's sad to hear chris ! And Josh, it's true! You should
definitely consider joining them :)
On 1/26/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
> And Chris, yes, I guess we will have to do that if Gary cannot skype us in.
> Josh
>
> On 1/26/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 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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>>>
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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.
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