[nabs-l] Sad news, from my DSO

Sun Aug 28 20:41:36 UTC 2011

We are free to say whatever we'd like and thank goodness for that. I just
sometimes think we should think about what we say a little more often. No
one has to agree with me.

David
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David Dodge
Doctoral Degree Granting Institutions Rep.
State University of New York Student Assembly
English Major
University at Buffalo
306 Clemens Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
daviddod at buffalo.edu

On Sun, Aug 28, 2011 at 3:39 AM, Carly <carlymih at earthlink.net> wrote:

>
>
>
> Hi, David,
>
> insidious muzzle, is that. I probably needn't remind you that, people
> rarely, restrain themselves in the name of how it could potentially make
> others feel.
> In short, if free speech is to be sanctioned ground, why must we have such
> discourse, forced upon us?07:09 PM 8/27/2011, David Dodge wrote:
>
>> Hello Everyone,
>> What I am about to say is in response to some recent posts I've seen on
>> this
>> listserv but isn't directed at anyone in particular. It's just the way I
>> personally think things should go.
>>
>> First, and most importantly, everyone needs to feel comfortable posting
>> what
>> they are posting on this listserv. Therefore, before sending something out
>> I
>> highly recommend that we consider whether what we say will make others
>> feel
>> uncomfortable about what they are posting.
>>
>> Next, we always have the option of sending a response to everyone or just
>> sending the response to a single individual or smaller group of
>> individuals.
>> Before sending something we should consider which is more valuable the
>> message to everyone or to one or fewer people.
>>
>> I think we can get into trouble and hinder productivity when we don't
>> think
>> about the above.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> David
>> ------------------------------**----
>> David Dodge
>> Doctoral Degree Granting Institutions Rep.
>> State University of New York Student Assembly
>> English Major
>> University at Buffalo
>> 306 Clemens Hall
>> Buffalo, NY 14260
>> daviddod at buffalo.edu
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 9:29 PM, Joshua Lester <
>> jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu**> wrote:
>>
>> > Nimer, I've had issues with DSB, in the past, and they haven't been
>> > willing to help.
>> > I need a note taker, that they won't provide, and some textbooks.
>> > I've talked about DSB, in other threads.
>> > I'll try to contact them, as well.
>> > BTW, I'm a Pac Mate user.
>> > Thanks for defending me, but please cut out the cursing.
>> > Thanks, Joshua
>> >
>> > On 8/27/11, Nimer M. Jaber, IC³ <nimerjaber1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > Peter,
>> > >
>> > > I am really tired of your comments to this list. Who gives a damn
>> > > about what he did or didn't do in the past. The past is done, we're
>> > > talking about today. He wrote to this list asking how he can solve a
>> > > problem, and that is pretty damn proactive if you ask me. Joshua, nice
>> > > job on that. And all you can come up with is you'll have to raise the
>> > > funds yourself and why didn't you do this before crap? How about
>> > > answering the man's questions for a change?
>> > >
>> > > Joshua, your VR counselor is the same as DSB in Arkansas. That is what
>> > > they do. They ought to have some resources for you. Peter is right
>> > > that you will have to look into getting a reader for now, but Perkins
>> > > and a few other resources as has been mentioned will do braille
>> > > transcription, and it is possible that Arkansas has their own services
>> > > that they offer, but I'm not too sure about this. Talk to your
>> > > counselor down there and see what they say. If you don't get anywhere,
>> > > please contact me off list and I will see what I can do as I have a
>> > > couple of contacts down there in Arkansas and within a couple of other
>> > > organizations that may be able to assist you.
>> > >
>> > > Sincerely
>> > >
>> > > Nimer J
>> > >
>> > > On 27.08.2011, Joshua Lester <jlester8462 at students.pccua.**edu<jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>>
>> wrote:
>> > >> I did the research, and went with what I found, at first.
>> > >> I have received more information, and will go with what I've
>> received.
>> > >> Blessings, Joshua
>> > >>
>> > >> On 8/27/11, Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com> wrote:
>> > >>> Good evening Josh and everyone,
>> > >>>
>> > >>> If you're faced with a "Last resort" situation you'll need to hire a
>> > >>> transcriber and have the book translated and embossed and raise the
>> > funds
>> > >>> for this service yourself. Furthermore why did you not research this
>> > >>> before
>> > >>> the semester began! It sounds to me like you have a rough road to
>> hoe.
>> > >>> The
>> > >>> good news is that when the going gets tough the tough get going and
>> win
>> > >>> in
>> > >>> the end. This is what Mary and I would do if we were in your
>> situation.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Peter Donahue
>> > >>>
>> > >>>
>> > >>> ----- Original Message -----
>> > >>> From: "Beth" <thebluesisloose at gmail.com>
>> > >>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>> > >>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> > >>> Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 7:08 PM
>> > >>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Sad news, from my DSO
>> > >>>
>> > >>>
>> > >>> I would try APH and the Hadley School for the Blind's Braille
>> > >>> transcribing services.  It may cost a bunch, but that's all I can
>> > >>> offer.
>> > >>> Beth
>> > >>>
>> > >>>  ----- Original Message -----
>> > >>> From: Joshua Lester <jlester8462 at students.pccua.**edu<jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu>
>> > >>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> > >>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> > >>> Date sent: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:17:56 -0500
>> > >>> Subject: [nabs-l] Sad news, from my DSO
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Hi, it's Joshua Lester.
>> > >>> My DSO lady informed me, that they've contacted the National
>> > >>> Braille
>> > >>> Press, about my Math textbook.
>> > >>> They said, that they don't have any college textbooks, in
>> > >>> Braille.
>> > >>> Where else can we go?
>> > >>> Thanks, Joshua
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