[nabs-l] Fwd: A Message from Learning Ally's CEO

[Rania Ismail CMT]

So would that mean those of us who had a lifetime membership would have to
pay for our membership? It doesn't answer that either!

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They don't even mention the inaccessibility complaints!
Pathetic!
Blessings, Joshua

On 1/5/12, Beth <thebluesisloose at gmail.com> wrote:
> Some of that sounds very canned to me.  I couldn't have said it
> better on Twitter.  I don't see this as a good response.  This
> sounds weird.
> Beth
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joshua Lester <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 14:22:49 -0600
> Subject: [nabs-l] Fwd: A Message from Learning Ally's CEO
>
> Look at this message from Learning Ally.
> Thanks, Joshua
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Learning Ally <LearningAlly at mail99.subscribermail.com
> Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:55:01 -0600
> Subject: A Message from Learning Ally's CEO
> To: jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu
>
> View this message in a browser.
> http://archives.subscribermail.com/msg/f33dd504c90f46ceb594eb6f30
> de375e.htm
>
>
> Dear Members and Families,
>
> As we welcome in the New Year, I want to say thanks for the
> support,
> guidance and feedback that many of you shared during 2011, a year
> that
> brought major changes to our organization.
>
> I'd also like to answer a few questions that have come up
> occasionally
> since July, when we began charging for household memberships.
>
> Changing Our Name from RFB&D to Learning Ally
>
> To clear up two common misconceptions about our name change:
>
>  - RFB&D was not bought by a for-profit company.
>  - Learning Ally is not a new company; we just changed our name.
>
> Since many members had voiced concerns about being labeled with a
> disability, we took on a more inclusive name. "Learning Ally"
> expresses what we are: a trusted friend and resource for all who
> learn
> differently. When you consider that one in five individuals has a
> learning difference, imagine how many more lives can be changed
> as we
> grow to help everyone who needs us!
>
> The New Membership Fee
>
> Some members have been asking, "Why do I have to pay for my
> membership
> now?" The answer is simple: Congressional budget cuts in the
> spring of
> 2011 eliminated over 40% of the critical revenue we need to
> supply
> services to our members (maintaining our production studios,
> building
> our world-class digital audiobook library, and providing new
> products
> like iOS apps and the new Audiobook Manager).
>
> Asking our household/individual members to contribute directly to
> the
> cost of operation was the only way to maintain a balanced budget
> moving forward.
>
> That said, we will not deny service to any individual who needs
> financial assistance. Adult members and parents of students who
> struggle with reading can complete a hardship fee waiver
> application
> and send it to Learning Ally for review. Approved applicants will
> receive a free membership with unlimited access to our library,
> as
> they always have.
>
> Looking to 2012 and Beyond
>
> We are excited about the prospect of bringing you even more
> educational tools and resources. Please share Learning Ally's
> many
> success stories with your friends and colleagues. Visit our blog
> often, make comments and follow us through Twitter, Facebook,
> YouTube
> and more.
>
> Thank you again for allowing us to help in your pursuit of
> learning.
> We wish you a healthy, happy and productive New Year!
>
> Sincerely,
> Andrew Friedman
> President & CEO
>
>
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