[nabs-l] Seeking Speakers for GABS Monthly Teleconference

[LaKeisha Holmes]

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On Dec 17, 2011, at 7:52 PM, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:

> I would also try to get somebody from the governmental affairs team at the national center, maybe John
> Parè or Jesse Hartle, to discuss in greater detail the issues for this year; they're experts after all! * Smile!
> 
> 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 (President, National Federation of the Blind, 1968-1986
> 
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:48:05 -0700
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Seeking Speakers for GABS Monthly Teleconference
> 
> Hi Chris,
> Thank you for recommending me; I appreciate it.  Since Mary is a past
> president of GABS, I think she is probably a more appropriate person
> to do the presentation.  Also, I admit that while I have been to lots
> of Washington Seminars, I don't know what our three issues are this
> year.  Have the priorities been published yet?
> Best,
> Arielle
> 
> On 12/17/11, LaKeisha Holmes <lakeisha.renee at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Chris,
> Thank you so much for the suggestion! And it is kind of cool that we have
> the same signature! :)
> Best regards,
> LaKeisha
> On Dec 16, 2011, at 9:05 PM, Chris Nusbaum wrote:
> 
> Hi LaKeisha,
> 
> If she would accept my recommendation, I would suggest Arielle Silverman.
> She is very familiar with Washington Seminar, as she has shown in her
> posts to this list, and I think she would be a great resource for your
> students.  Hope this helps and good luck in finding speakers! By the way,
> I couldn't help but notice that you have the "real problem of blindness"
> quote from Dr.  Jernigan in your email signature! I finally found a person
> who has that quote in their signature besides me; yea! * Smile!
> 
> 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 (President, National Federation of the Blind,
> 1968-1986
> 
> The I C.A.N.  Foundation helps blind and visually impaired youth in
> Maryland say "I can," by empowering them through providing assistive
> technology and scholarships to camps and conventions which help them be
> equal with their sighted peers.  For more information about the Foundation
> and to support our work, visit us online at www.icanfoundation.info!
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: LaKeisha Holmes <lakeisha.renee at gmail.com
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:43:14 -0500
> Subject: [nabs-l] Seeking Speakers for GABS Monthly Teleconference
> 
> Good afternoon,
> My name is LaKeisha Holmes and I was recently elected as president of the
> Georgia Association of Blind Students.  We have teleconferences every
> fourth Sunday of each month geared towards different topics.  Our
> teleconference next month will be focusing on Washington Seminar.  I would
> like for our students to hear from a fellow student who has experienced
> the Washington Seminar and who is familiar with the three legislative
> topics for this upcoming seminar.  If you are interested in speaking with
> the Georgia students, please contact me at lakeisha.renee at gmail.com.
> Thank you
> LaKeisha Holmes
> President
> Georgia Association of Blind Students
> LaKeisha Holmes
> President
> Georgia Association of Blind Students
> Phone: 404.580.3040
> [The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight.  The real
> problem is the misunderstanding and lack of information that exists.
> 
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> LaKeisha Holmes
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> Georgia Association of Blind Students
> Phone: 404.580.3040
> [The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight.  The real problem
> is the misunderstanding and lack of information that exists.
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