[nabs-l] nabs-l Digest, Vol 75, Issue 24

Thu Jan 17 22:35:17 UTC 2013

it is better to talk to you're parents first.

On 1/17/13, nabs-l-request at nfbnet.org <nabs-l-request at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>    1. ETS research intern position (Loew, Ruth C)
>    2. virtual meetings and conference calls (Ashley Bramlett)
>    3. Streaming Information For Tuning Into Tonight's Nabs Call
>       (djdrocks22180 at audioaccessfm.com)
>    4. Re: Question for you all (Adriana Pulido)
>    5. Reminder About The Nabs Call In Info
>       (djdrocks22180 at audioaccessfm.com)
>    6. Re: Reminder About The Nabs Call In Info (Chris Nusbaum)
>    7. Fwd: New Windows 8 Textbooks Available (David Andrews)
>    8. Seeking input (David Andrews)
>    9. Re: virtual meetings and conference calls (Kaiti Shelton)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:06:22 +0000
> From: "Loew, Ruth C" <rloew at ETS.ORG>
> To: "nabs-l at nfbnet.org" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nabs-l] ETS research intern position
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> Here's an announcement from the ETS Research Division.  Please feel free to
> share it.  If you're interested, please contact Dr. Mark Hakkinen
> (mhakkinen at ets.org<mailto:mhakkinen at ets.org>).  Thanks!
>
> A critical instructional and assessment challenge faced by students with
> visual impairments is access to graphical and spatially presented
> information essential to the study of mathematics and science. Tablet
> computers, with built in accessibility supports, combined with innovative
> multimodal capabilities such as vibrotactile haptic feedback, show promise
> as a platform for presenting graphical information to students with visual
> impairments. We are currently exploring the combined use of haptic feedback
> and sonification  to provide access to STEM content for students with visual
> impairments. The qualified intern will have exposure to assistive
> technologies, be familiar with tablet devices (e.g. iPad or Android), have
> experience understanding and editing HTML and Javascript code, have
> knowledge of accessibility standards such as W3C WCAG, and basic knowledge
> of usability research methods for studies with human participants.
>
> Ruth C. Loew, Ph.D.
> Assistant Director
> Office of Disability Policy, ETS
> fax: 609-683-2220
> rloew at ets.org
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:40:07 -0500
> From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nabs-l] virtual meetings and conference calls
> Message-ID: <1198D4E870ED48AD866EC1DB660AEE0E at OwnerPC>
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> Hi all,
> I wanted to investigate how to run a conference call and virtual meeting;
> Virtual means online.
>
> I want to talk  to several friends at once to plan events or just catch up
> on college experiences; particularly a few blind friends; traveling is
> harder for us with the spread out of people and not everyone has the
> greatest transportation; for instance some people live where buses only go
> there in rush hours.
>
> Anyway, I thought we could set something up online or phone.
> This way we can chat from the convenience of home.
> What free conference services are out there and how do you go about setting
> it up?
> I have access to a typical land phone with unlimited long distance service.
> Is this all I need?
>
> Also, I was hoping to set something up online as well. Is skype our best
> option? Can you skype multiple people at the same time? I know you can do
> that with the premium service, but not sure about the free one. Ideally, I?d
> like to be able to have video capability for those of us who can see a
> little. I know skype has video options, but you can only do one to one
> without having a premium account.
> The only other online chat service I know about is tango. But I don?t know
> anyone who uses it nor do I know if its accessible.
>
> I only can think of virtual services that cost money and was hoping to find
> one that is accessible and did not cost anything.
> For instance adobe connect is popular but costs money and is not
> accessible.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ashley
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:40:33 -0800
> From: djdrocks22180 at audioaccessfm.com
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nabs-l] Streaming Information For Tuning Into Tonight's Nabs
> 	Call
> Message-ID:
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> Hi All!
> To listen in to the live stream of the Nabs scholarship call for those who
> can't make it to tune in, tune in at 8 PM eastern by visiting
>  http://listen.audioaccess.fm/?bgcolour=royalblue
> There, you can select your best option for listening to the stream.
> Enjoy!
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:08:56 -0600
> From: Adriana Pulido <adrimpc80 at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question for you all
> Message-ID:
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> Hi Koby,
> I think it's better for you to face the situation with your parent,
> particularly with your dad, before leaving home. If you just go and
> try to handle the situation later, it could get worse. So I think it's
> better to have things clear from the beginning, and let your parents
> know, right away, that you are not going back home.
>
> Good luck with your decisions and new life.
>
> 2013/1/15, Koby Cox <kobycox at gmail.com>:
>> Hello All,
>> I'm going to move out of my parents house tomorrow and I'm going to move
>> In with a roommate. However, I am unsure how to approach my parents
>> regarding this. My mom wants me to get out however; my dad wants me to
>> stay living under his roof until I'm 25 years old. Should I just go move
>> In with my roommate tomorrow and then tell them that I'm not coming home
>> once I'm over there or how should I handle this situation?
>> Each one of you right back soon,
>> Koby.
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>
> --
> Adriana Pulido
> Fil?loga en Ingl?s y m?sico de la Universidad
> Nacional de Colombia. Estudiante de Maestr?a en University of Florida.
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:13:31 -0800
> From: djdrocks22180 at audioaccessfm.com
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nabs-l] Reminder About The Nabs Call In Info
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> Hi All!
> There's only three of us on the nabs call. I wanted to remind you that
> there is a different number to call in to access the call.
> Don't forget, the Nabs phone code has changed for calling in dial
> 1-605-475-6700 code 7869673
> followed by the pound sign.
> >From David
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:26:23 -0500
> From: "Chris Nusbaum" <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com>
> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Reminder About The Nabs Call In Info
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> David,
>
> 	Thank you! I just tweeted the info out to the Maryland student
> division's followers.
>
> Chris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> djdrocks22180 at audioaccessfm.com
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 8:14 PM
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nabs-l] Reminder About The Nabs Call In Info
>
> Hi All!
> There's only three of us on the nabs call. I wanted to remind you that
> there
> is a different number to call in to access the call.
> Don't forget, the Nabs phone code has changed for calling in dial
> 1-605-475-6700 code 7869673
> followed by the pound sign.
> >From David
>
>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:40:14 -0600
> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nabs-l] Fwd: New Windows 8 Textbooks Available
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>
>>
>>I'm pleased to announce the release of two new windows textbooks!
>>
>>- An immersion into Windows 8 with Window- Eyes 8
>>- An Immersion into Windows 8 with NVDA.
>>
>>Please visit www.blindtraining.com/shop/windows.htm to review the
>>tables of contents and purchase your copies.
>>
>>CathyAnne
>>
>>CathyAnne Murtha
>>Director
>>Access Technology Institute
>>www.blindtraining.com
>>Phone: (520) 300-7859
>>FAX: (800) 987-6198
>>Twitter: CathyAnneMurtha
>>Facebook: www.facebook.com/blindtraining
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:01:30 -0600
> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org,
> Subject: [nabs-l] Seeking input
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>
>>
>>All:
>>
>>
>>
>>I received the attached survey from the director of UNL's Visual
>> Impairments
>>program. One of her colleagues is gathering data on how well meeting and
>>event planners provide for the needs of blind attendees. If you are so
>>inclined, please take a moment to read the cover letter and complete and
>>return the survey.
>>
>>
>>
>>Please also disceminate to others you think may be interested.
>>
>>
>>
>>Tony
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:22:24 -0500
> From: Kaiti Shelton <crazy4clarinet104 at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> 	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] virtual meetings and conference calls
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> Hi Ashley,
>
> Yes, you can add people to skype calls and host conferences that way,
> although you won't be able to do video if there is a large number of
> people like you said.  However, as you are mainly talking anyway and
> that's the most important thing then it's a pretty good option.
> To do this just call a person you want to talk to, then go to the next
> person you want to add to the call.  Once you find their name in your
> contacts press applications and hit enter on invite to conference
> call.  Skype will call them and they should be added once they answer.
>  Do this to add each person to the call.
>
> HTH
>
> On 1/16/13, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I wanted to investigate how to run a conference call and virtual meeting;
>> Virtual means online.
>>
>> I want to talk  to several friends at once to plan events or just catch
>> up
>> on college experiences; particularly a few blind friends; traveling is
>> harder for us with the spread out of people and not everyone has the
>> greatest transportation; for instance some people live where buses only
>> go
>> there in rush hours.
>>
>> Anyway, I thought we could set something up online or phone.
>> This way we can chat from the convenience of home.
>> What free conference services are out there and how do you go about
>> setting
>> it up?
>> I have access to a typical land phone with unlimited long distance
>> service.
>> Is this all I need?
>>
>> Also, I was hoping to set something up online as well. Is skype our best
>> option? Can you skype multiple people at the same time? I know you can do
>> that with the premium service, but not sure about the free one. Ideally,
>> I?d
>> like to be able to have video capability for those of us who can see a
>> little. I know skype has video options, but you can only do one to one
>> without having a premium account.
>> The only other online chat service I know about is tango. But I don?t
>> know
>> anyone who uses it nor do I know if its accessible.
>>
>> I only can think of virtual services that cost money and was hoping to
>> find
>> one that is accessible and did not cost anything.
>> For instance adobe connect is popular but costs money and is not
>> accessible.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Ashley
>> _______________________________________________
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>
>
> --
> Kaiti
>
>
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