[Mdabs] Teleconference Tonight!!

Tue Mar 6 01:55:06 UTC 2012

Yes, Chris, I agree!  Some of our members are not familiar with JAWS,
or any other screen readers.  I would feel horrible about requiring
members to use Skype or Teamtalk if they struggle with simpler
programs.  I know what each of these are, and though I do have a
Skype, I hardly ever use it.  I'm not that tech savvy.

Josh,
I'm glad that you wish to join us!  Our teleconferences most often
occur on Tuesdays, as most people find weekend meetings difficult.

Chris,
Thank you once again for your help!  Our recorded meetings will come
in handy in the future, and all members unable to attend will still
hear what we have discussed.  I'm excited for this change!

- ML

On 3/5/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
> hmmm... true. Better sound though... idk.
>
> On 3/5/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I think the phone conference would be better for our purposes,
>> for 2 reasons: (1) the same reason we use the Conversation
>> Station for our BrailleNote chats, that is, some people might not
>> have PC's, and even if they do, they might not have or want to
>> use a program like Skype or Teamtalk for whatever reason, and (2)
>> the way that Skype and TeamTalk are set up, people would need to
>> add MDABS to their contacts (especially Skype,) and we can't
>> always count on that.  :) I love Skype for calling friends and
>> even some tech conferences, but I think for an organization like
>> MDABS or the NFB, a phone conference might be the best way to go.
>> Not all of us are tech kids like you and me, LOL! That decision
>> ultimately lies in the hands of Melissa and the MDABS board, but
>> those are just my thoughts.
>>
>> Chris
>>
>> Chris Nusbaum
>> Email and Google Talk/Keychat (on the BrailleNote) ID:
>> dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com
>> Skype: christpher.nusbaum3 or search for Chris Nusbaum
>>
>> "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: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 18:22:30 -0500
>> Subject: Re: [Mdabs] Teleconference Tonight!!
>>
>> a couple things:
>>
>>   I should start joining these...  if they're on weekends I could
>> use
>> my iPhone, if not i have a google voice account I could use.
>> Secondly,
>> (as i'm kinda a tech kid) what about trying skype or teamtalk? is
>> anybody on here familiar with those services?
>> Thanks,
>> Josh
>>
>> On 3/5/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>  It is!
>>
>>  Chris
>>
>>  Chris Nusbaum
>>  Email and Google Talk/Keychat (on the BrailleNote) ID:
>>  dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com
>>  Skype: christpher.nusbaum3 or search for Chris Nusbaum
>>
>>  "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: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:00:24 -0500
>>  Subject: Re: [Mdabs] Teleconference Tonight!!
>>
>>  Thank you Chris!!  I would appreciate that a lot!!  Is the
>>  Conversation Station a free service?
>>
>>  On 3/5/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>   Hi Melissa,
>>
>>   Seems like you're having problems with your teleconferenceing
>>   service! I can fix this, if you'd like.  I have a room on
>>  another
>>   conference service called the Conversation Station.  If you'd
>>   like, I could set up a MDABS room on the line and then we could
>>   have our conferences in there.  Also, on the Conversation
>>   Station, there is a feature where we could record our
>>  conferences
>>   and post them to the line so that people can call back in and
>>   listen to it.
>>
>>   Chris
>>
>>   Chris Nusbaum
>>   Email and Google Talk/Keychat (on the BrailleNote) ID:
>>   dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com
>>   Skype: christpher.nusbaum3 or search for Chris Nusbaum
>>
>>   "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: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:12:17 -0500
>>   Subject: Re: [Mdabs] Teleconference Tonight!!
>>
>>   Hello Chris!
>>
>>   Unfortunately, the meeting was not recorded.  However, we will
>>   have
>>   another one soon.  The conference call number that we used did
>>   not
>>   work as well as we would have wanted it to.  I will generate an
>>   email
>>   about our next teleconference much sooner the next time.  These
>>   past
>>   weeks have been super busy.
>>
>>   Have a great week!
>>
>>   - ML
>>
>>   On 3/4/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>    Wow! I'm so sorry I missed it; bummer!!! Was it recorded? If
>>   not,
>>    could anybody who was on the call give me a summary of what
>>    happened?
>>
>>    Thanks,
>>
>>    Chris
>>
>>    Chris Nusbaum
>>    Email and Google Talk/Keychat (on the BrailleNote) ID:
>>    dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com
>>    Skype: christpher.nusbaum3 or search for Chris Nusbaum
>>
>>    "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: mdabs at nfbnet.org
>>    Date sent: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:34:17 -0500
>>    Subject: [Mdabs] Teleconference Tonight!!
>>
>>    Hello Everyone!
>>
>>    Tonight, we will be having a teleconference, and we invite
>>   anyone
>>    interested to join us.  We will explain upcoming events and
>>  take
>>    any
>>    advice you may have.  Suggestions are also, always, welcomed.
>>    Additionally, we are inviting anyone interested in a
>> leadership
>>    position in MDABS to consider joining our Outreach or
>>   fundraising
>>    committee.
>>
>>    The teleconference will take place between 8:and 9 pm.
>>    The number to call is 424-204-8075
>>    The pass code is 720125
>>
>>    I look forward to hearing from you!
>>
>>    ML
>>
>>    --
>>    Melissa Lomax
>>    University of Maryland, Baltimore County
>>    Class of 2013
>>    English-Literature Major
>>    English-Writing/Sociology Minor
>>    Maryland Association of Blind Students, President
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Melissa Lomax
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Class of 2013
English-Literature Major
English-Writing/Sociology Minor
Maryland Association of Blind Students, President