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

josh gregory joshkart12 at gmail.com
Fri Jan 27 17:50:23 UTC 2012


I'm on that, Melissa. I emailed you, Amy and the other person back, btw.

On 1/26/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
> 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
>>>>
>>>>     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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