[nabs-l] Introduction and some thoughts

[T. Joseph Carter]

Marty,

You came in during the middle of a heated discussion.  The list is 
usually a LOT quieter and a LOT calmer.  Give it a week and it'll be 
back to normal.

The first suggestion I have is to fill out a FAFSA if you have not 
already done so.  That's at http://fafsa.ed.gov/ and it can be done 
online with a screen reader.  Iowa may have a state scholarship, but 
you've missed the NFB's national scholarship this year.

Your state may have tuition waivers and other things for certain 
categories of people.  Are you a veteran by chance?  Several states 
offer partial and sometimes even full tuition waivers for veterans.  
A smattering do so for people with disabilities or other financial 
needs.

My advice for math is to learn to use an abacus.  It's equivalent to 
pencil and paper for a sighted person, but with practice it's as 
effective as a calculator.  APH sells a great book on using the 
abacus, as well as the abacus itself.

What will you study, and where?

Wishing you success, because I don't believe in luck,

Joseph


On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 03:14:18AM -0500, Marty James wrote:
> I am new here and fairly new to the NFB. I joined the local chapter in  
> Southeastern Iowa and have jumped in with both feet (well, one foot  
> actually, I am an amputee). I have to say that while I am glad to be an 
> NFB member, they do have some things that I would not vote yes for. We 
> have that in anything we do as large groups. There seems to be alot of 
> anger on this list and I am on here for student information.
>
> That being said, I am going back to school this fall after not stepping 
> into a classroom for 26 years and I am in need of financial help, does 
> anyone have any information on grants for the blind, old , part-time 
> student?
>
> I am also very very afraid of math, earlier someone said that they did 
> math in Excel, where did you learn to do college math in excel? Could you 
> direct me in the right direction for math help?
>
> About me, I am a 44-year-old married in a little town in Southeast Iowa. 
> I am married to melody, who is a special education teacher in the area. I 
> am training with a power chair, trying to get proficient enough to get a 
> guide dog to assist me as I travel. I am starting a new business as I 
> write this, in fact, Peter from this list will be doing my website as 
> soon as some of the money comes in. Right now I have just an 
> informational website at www.theblindbean.com
>
> Well, that is me, if you have any questions, you can write me offline at  
> blindamp at q.com
>
>
>
> Marty
>
>
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