[Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend RetreatandMondayattheNABSWinter Seminar

josh gregory joshkart12 at gmail.com
Sat Jan 28 21:41:10 UTC 2012


Working out the legistics with Amy, my teachers and eventually my parents.

On 1/28/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
> I know; maybe I can get into Great Gathering In via Skype.  I
> don't know if the NABS Web site people are recording the seminar,
> but I hope they are.  BTW, you're going, right?
>
> 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: Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu
> To: Maryland Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> <mdabs at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:42:59 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend
> RetreatandMondayattheNABSWinter Seminar
>
> 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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>      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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