[nabs-l] Introducing the 2016-17 NABS list moderators

[Bryan Duarte]

Hello NABS list,

I am looking forward to serving on the NABS board this year and being a part of the list discussions. I personally have found the NABS list to be a very insightful and resourceful place to gather information. As you can all see our list is always busy with awesome  topics and amazing information for students so lets continue to encourage positive communication and limit negative feedback. If we can all keep in mind that we all come from different backgrounds and have different ways of doing things it will allow us to share our experiences without making anyone feel like their question or answer was not helpful. We are all here as peers who want to share our knowledge and experiences but we should approach every post on this public forum with respect and kindness. In case you are not aware there are some posting guidelines and rules that will be enforced. Every month they will be posted for new members and so we can all be on the same page if a thread should be removed or topic discontinued. Thank you all for your participation in the NABS list and I look forward to interacting with you all this year.

Bryan Duarte software engineer
ASU Computer Science Ph.D candidate
QwikEyes CEO http://www.qwikeyes.com/ <http://www.qwikeyes.com/> 

“let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you, all things are passing away: God never changes. patience obtains all things. whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices.”
-- St. Teresa of Avila

> On Jul 20, 2016, at 11:15 AM, Shannon Cantan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings all,
> And thank you Madam President for the introduction.
> I am honored to be here.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to me about any issues, concerns, or general questions.
> Now, let's continue to have lively,  informative, and respectful discussions.
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jul 20, 2016, at 6:39 AM, NABS President via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Dear NABS,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>               I am pleased to announce our 2016-17 National Association of
>> Blind Students list moderators for the upcoming calendar year.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Bryan Duarte, NABS Board member, bjduarte at asu.edu
>> 
>> Chris Nusbaum, NABS Board Member, dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com
>> 
>> Chelsea Peahl, President, Utah Association of Blind Students,
>> chelsea.peahl at hotmail.com
>> 
>> Shannon Cantan, President, Hawaii  Association of Blind Students,
>> Shannon.cantan at gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I have appointed these four individuals with the sole purpose of monitoring
>> the NABS-l discussion list. Since we are a high-trafficked listserv, I've
>> decided to continue the trend of having fabulous leaders step up to ensure
>> that our list is productive, effective, inclusive, and welcoming to all.
>> Please keep in mind that these four students, as well as members of the NABS
>> Board, may discontinue a conversation thread. There is not any malicious
>> intent behind such halting, rather a way to avoid conflict on topics that
>> should not be discussed in this open forum. Furthermore, one of our
>> moderators will be sending monthly reminders of the NABS list guidelines.
>> This has been done in the past by Arielle Silverman, and we are so gracious
>> for her efforts throughout the past two years.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Please feel free to email any of the list moderators if you are hesitant
>> about a topic starter, or simply want input on a discussion before bringing
>> it up. Do not feel that this is necessary by any means, but it is an option
>> when contemplating the birth of a controversial thread.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you in advance for contributions to the list, and please let us know
>> if there is anything we can do to improve your experience on our listserv.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Best,
>> 
>> Kathryn Webster
>> 
>> President | National Association of Blind Students
>> 
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