[nabs-l] Anna Givens for a board position
lily2011a at gmail.com
lily2011a at gmail.com
Sun Jun 26 21:51:52 UTC 2016
Hello all,
I have had pleasure working with Anna Givens on the Colorado Association of blind students board (CABS) for the past two years. During the time that I have been working with her, she has displayed a passion for serving and including everyone on the board.
She always keeps her promises and works hard to make things happen for the blind students in Colorado.
As one could observe, she is the glue to our CABS division because when the board starts to fall apart, she brings us back together. She is an innovative thinker and has many ideas in regards to getting blind students to be successful. One of her goals is to get more students involved in the NFB and to create a supportive environment for them. She has planned and a good amount of leadership seminars this past year. She has ideas of planning many more leadership seminars as well as events for the blind students in Colorado. Her inclusive, confident, and positive attitude makes her an exceptional and outstanding leader.
With Anna being our CABS President, I feel like we have gotten a lot done and plan on getting a lot more done. She has helped our division grow. Her love for serving the NFB truly shows through the responsibilities that she has taken on and the duties that she has fulfilled these past two years on the board. She is always there for anyone that is in need.
I am really proud of her!!!
I know that she will display the same servant attitude and leadership qualities on the NABS board. Please consider her to become one of the board members.
Thank you and have a wonderful convention!
Liliya Asadullina
Secretary, (Colorado Association of blind students)
Vice – president, (Pennsylvania Association of blind students
Lily2011a at gmail.com
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> On Jun 10, 2016, at 9:46 AM, Ana Martinez via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> I had the opportunity to work with Anna in the Colorado association of
> blind students board last year, working with Anna was a great
> experience. Since I started to get involved with CABS she always made
> me feel welcome, She always makes sure that everyone’s ideas and
> suggestions are taken into consideration and she makes everyone feel
> like there opinions matter. Anna is very passionate about her work in
> building and strengthend the CABS division as well as making sure that
> other students around the state can live the life they want, Once a
> month she goes to the state school for the blind to mentor middle and
> high school students, she has organized a cupple of fundraisings, and
> she also with the help of the rest of the CABS board has hosted a
> cupple of fun and informative seminars for blind students and
> teachers. I believe she would be a great candidate for the NABS board
> because of her hard work and determination of helping students to
> achieve greater independence and more fulfilling lives
>
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>> 1. Fwd: roommate for convention (David Andrews)
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>> 3. volunteer opportunity (Anya)
>> 4. Re: Michael Ausbun for NABS Secretary (Roanna Bacchus)
>> 5. Re: Running for a board position! (Roanna Bacchus)
>> 6. Question about SSI (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
>> 7. Re: Question about SSI (Elizabeth Mohnke)
>> 8. Re: Question about SSI (KENNEDY STOMBERG)
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>> 12. Virginia 2016 James F Nelson Scholarship Program and
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>> 13. Re: Question about SSI (Elizabeth Mohnke)
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>> 16. Re: Question about SSI (KENNEDY STOMBERG)
>> 17. Re: Question about SSI (Elizabeth Mohnke)
>> 18. Back for a Seeing Eye Dog, One Year Later (Joe)
>> 19. Fwd: Braille Sense u2 32 cell for sale (David Andrews)
>> 20. Re: Question about SSI (Sami Osborne)
>> 21. Re: Michael Ausbun for NABS Secretary (Kathryn Webster)
>> 22. Re: Michael Ausbun for NABS Secretary (Julie McGinnity)
>> 23. NABS board position (annajee82 at gmail.com)
>> 24. Fwd: [blindkid] Seeking help from students in grades 4
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>> 25. Re: NABS board position (Roanna Bacchus)
>> 26. Seeking students who have completed Algebra 1 to help with
>> Pearson user testing at convention (Yingling, Valerie)
>> 27. Scholarship for students with disabilities pursuing careers
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>> 28. Vote Syed Rizvi for Second Vice President of the National
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>> 31. Re: Vote Syed Rizvi for Second Vice President of the
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:33:59 -0500
>> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
>> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Fwd: roommate for convention
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>>>
>>> In need of a roommate or a reservation
>>>
>>> If someone is in need of a female roommate or
>>> has a reservation that they are? not going to
>>> need please contact Donna Prime in the Iowa
>>> affiliate at
>>> <mailto:dprime27 at gmail.com>dprime27 at gmail.com ,
>>> one of my members was not able to get a
>>> reservation for the? last 3 nights of the? convention.? Thank you.
>>>
>>> Donna Prime, President
>>> National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
>>> <mailto:dprime27 at gmail.com>dprime27 at gmail.com
>>> 319.321.8769
>>>
>>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that
>>> blindness is not the characteristic that defines
>>> you or your future. Every day we raise the
>>> expectations of blind people, because low
>>> expectations create obstacles between blind
>>> people and our dreams. You can live the life you
>>> want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>>
>>
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2016 17:53:44 -0400
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2016 22:27:35 -0500
>> From: Anya <annita.co.usa at gmail.com>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [nabs-l] volunteer opportunity
>> Message-ID: <574FA7A7.7030500 at gmail.com>
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>> Hey Kathryn,
>> this is Anya, the president of the Kansas Association of Blind Students.
>> I was writing because I'm interested in volunteering at exhibit hall
>> table at the national convention. I'm also working for Blind Inc, and it
>> requires a lot of work, but I still would like to volunteer, and I'd
>> appreciate if you'd provide me the times when I could help the NABS.
>> Please let me know if there are any availabilities at this time, and I
>> will try my best to take on a shift.
>> Best regards,
>> A
>>
>>> On 6/1/2016 9:26 AM, Kathryn Webster via NABS-L wrote:
>>> Good morning students!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The 2016 National Federation of the Blind National
>>> Convention agenda is now available online at www.nfb.org/convention
>>> <http://www.nfb.org/convention> .
>>>
>>> For your convenience, I have attached a .docx version, as well.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> See you soon,
>>>
>>> Kathryn Webster
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>> Message: 4
>> Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 08:56:58 -0400
>> From: Roanna Bacchus <rbacchus228 at gmail.com>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing
>> list<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Michael Ausbun for NABS Secretary
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>> Hi Michael thanks for your message. Congratulations on running
>> for a board position. You have my full support in this endeavor.
>>
>>
>>
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>> Message: 5
>> Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 08:56:55 -0400
>> From: Roanna Bacchus <rbacchus228 at gmail.com>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing
>> list<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Running for a board position!
>> Message-ID: <57502d38.8847810a.2c24e.0cde at mx.google.com>
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>> Hi Chelsea thanks for your message. I hope you win this board
>> position.
>>
>>
>>
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>> Message: 6
>> Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 21:03:29 -0500
>> From: Vejas Vasiliauskas <alpineimagination at gmail.com>
>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>> Message-ID: <5750e57c.0b59810a.3d74.ffff8f96 at mx.google.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed
>>
>> Hi All,
>> I have a couple of questions regarding SSI.
>> I am going to graduate from LCB in two weeks and moving back home
>> for the summer, so I know that I will need to report that I am
>> living back home. How far in advance do I need to do this,
>> bearing in mind that my social security rep is not the best at
>> answering calls?
>> Secondly, I am going to be moving to my dorm in August. The
>> college that I am staying at is only 20 minutes away from home,
>> which means that I can always go home on weekends and can come
>> and go as I please. I would obviously be staying at home for
>> breaks also. Would I still need to report about staying in the
>> dorm?
>> Thanks,
>> Vejas
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 7
>> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2016 23:42:25 -0400
>> From: Elizabeth Mohnke <lizmohnke at hotmail.com>
>> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>> Message-ID: <COL401-EAS354B862C2547B5CC8EEC333BA590 at phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> Hello Vejas,
>>
>> I am by no means an expert regarding Social Security, so I hope other
>> people
>> who are more knowledgeable about this subject will chime in on this
>> discussion. However, I thought I would take the time to answer your
>> questions in case no one else on the email list responds to you.
>>
>> As for your first question, I am honestly not quite sure how far in advance
>> you need to notify Social Security regarding your change of address, or if
>> you even need to submit your change of address to your assigned case
>> worker.
>> The last time I reported a change of address to Social Security, I went to
>> a
>> Social Security office in person after I moved, and reported my change of
>> address to which ever case worker called out my number indicating my spot
>> in
>> line.
>>
>> I believe I decided to report my change of address in person because at the
>> time I only had a cell phone with a limited amount of day time minutes, and
>> I did not want to waste my minutes waiting on hold for someone from Social
>> Security to answer my call. However, I cannot believe how long I have been
>> living in my current apartment, so perhaps contacting Social Security is a
>> bit easier to do these days than the last time I changed my address with
>> them.
>>
>> As for your second question, it seems to me if you are planning on using
>> your parents address as a permanent address while you are attending college
>> and living in a dorm that the easiest thing for you to do would be to keep
>> your parents address as your permanent address with Social Security.
>> However, I have never lived in a dorm while receiving Social Security, so
>> perhaps this might not necessarily be the best thing to do. It is simply
>> what I would probably do unless I heard someone else tell me that doing so
>> violates some sort of rule that goes against what seems to me the most
>> logical thing to do.
>>
>> Anyway, I hope you find this information to be helpful. If not, I hope
>> others who are more knowledgeable about Social Security matters will chime
>> in on this discussion. However, if you are attending national convention,
>> there is usually a session devoted to Social Security issues where you can
>> ask questions regarding Social Security.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>> Elizabeth
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vejas
>> Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>> Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 10:03 PM
>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas <alpineimagination at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>
>> Hi All,
>> I have a couple of questions regarding SSI.
>> I am going to graduate from LCB in two weeks and moving back home for the
>> summer, so I know that I will need to report that I am living back home.
>> How far in advance do I need to do this, bearing in mind that my social
>> security rep is not the best at answering calls?
>> Secondly, I am going to be moving to my dorm in August. The college that I
>> am staying at is only 20 minutes away from home, which means that I can
>> always go home on weekends and can come and go as I please. I would
>> obviously be staying at home for breaks also. Would I still need to report
>> about staying in the dorm?
>> Thanks,
>> Vejas
>>
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>> Message: 8
>> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2016 22:44:15 -0500
>> From: KENNEDY STOMBERG <kestomberg at coe.edu>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>> Message-ID: <360751B5-8610-41EE-9AF5-A787C1EEDD19 at coe.edu>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>
>> Hello.
>>
>> I didn't report my change of address until after I had arrived. So, if your
>> Social Security representative isn't great at answering phone calls, you can
>> leave a voicemail for them. If they don't get back to you, just keep calling
>> until they answer so you can tell them that you have changed your address.
>> As for living in your dorm, you may still want to report that, especially if
>> you will not be paying rent at your home. This is important, because if you
>> do not pay rent, they may reduce the amount that you get paid.
>> I hope this helps! :-)
>>
>> Kennedy Stomberg
>> (218)295-2391
>>
>>> On Jun 2, 2016, at 9:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi All,
>>> I have a couple of questions regarding SSI.
>>> I am going to graduate from LCB in two weeks and moving back home for the
>>> summer, so I know that I will need to report that I am living back home.
>>> How far in advance do I need to do this, bearing in mind that my social
>>> security rep is not the best at answering calls?
>>> Secondly, I am going to be moving to my dorm in August. The college that
>>> I am staying at is only 20 minutes away from home, which means that I can
>>> always go home on weekends and can come and go as I please. I would
>>> obviously be staying at home for breaks also. Would I still need to
>>> report about staying in the dorm?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Vejas
>>>
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>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 9
>> Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2016 06:51:38 -0500
>> From: Suzanne Germano <sgermano at asu.edu>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>> Message-ID:
>> <CAF=_aveqNmhO_DqZWsW5OcySJC4z0AGnVqRy-g-WqjGJK6mKVQ at mail.gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>>
>> It is much better to say you are living in the dorm. That would give you
>> full SSI checks. Do you pay rent at home? If you do you get full checks.
>>
>> On Thursday, June 2, 2016, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi All,
>>> I have a couple of questions regarding SSI.
>>> I am going to graduate from LCB in two weeks and moving back home for the
>>> summer, so I know that I will need to report that I am living back home.
>>> How far in advance do I need to do this, bearing in mind that my social
>>> security rep is not the best at answering calls?
>>> Secondly, I am going to be moving to my dorm in August. The college that
>>> I am staying at is only 20 minutes away from home, which means that I can
>>> always go home on weekends and can come and go as I please. I would
>>> obviously be staying at home for breaks also. Would I still need to
>>> report
>>> about staying in the dorm?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Vejas
>>>
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>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 10
>> Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 10:42:14 -0400
>> From: Sami Osborne <ligne14 at verizon.net>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing
>> list<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>> Message-ID: <0O8700CJ3A6UFM80 at vms173021.mailsrvcs.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed
>>
>> Hi Vejas and all,
>>
>> I personally don't think that it is necessary to indicate to
>> Social Security that you're living in the dorm. The reason is
>> that I've also been attending a blindness training center here in
>> New York that is only an hour away from my house, and go home
>> every weekend. I have my home address for SSI, so that's where
>> they send my monthly benefits to. I have never had any problems
>> with that; Social Security has never confronted me about what I
>> do with my checks. The only thing they have contacted me about
>> was to go to a meeting back in May so that they could have proof
>> of my blindness and hard of hearing.
>>
>> So in summary, even though I live in the dorm at the training
>> center (although like you I'll be finishing in two weeks and
>> going back home for the summer), I still have my home address for
>> receiveing my SSI benefits since it's only an hour away and since
>> I go home on weekends. By the way, I'll be doing the same for
>> college in the fall, because my college is also only about 15-20
>> minutes away from my house, and I'll also be living in the dorm
>> during the week and going home on weekends.
>>
>> I hope this helps and have a great first weekend in June!
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Sami
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Suzanne Germano via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Date sent: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 06:51:38 -0500
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>
>> It is much better to say you are living in the dorm. That would
>> give you
>> full SSI checks. Do you pay rent at home? If you do you get full
>> checks.
>>
>> On Thursday, June 2, 2016, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>> I have a couple of questions regarding SSI.
>> I am going to graduate from LCB in two weeks and moving back
>> home for the
>> summer, so I know that I will need to report that I am living
>> back home.
>> How far in advance do I need to do this, bearing in mind that my
>> social
>> security rep is not the best at answering calls?
>> Secondly, I am going to be moving to my dorm in August. The
>> college that
>> I am staying at is only 20 minutes away from home, which means
>> that I can
>> always go home on weekends and can come and go as I please. I
>> would
>> obviously be staying at home for breaks also. Would I still
>> need to report
>> about staying in the dorm?
>> Thanks,
>> Vejas
>>
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>> Message: 11
>> Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2016 15:12:35 -0400
>> From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com
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>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] NABS List Guidelines Monthly Reminder
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>> Thanks for posting these guidelines on the list. I find them helpful.
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>> Sent from my iPad
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>>> On Jun 1, 2016, at 5:53 PM, Arielle Silverman via NABS-L
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> NABS List Guidelines
>>>
>>> 1. Be respectful.
>>> A. This Listserv is a great forum in which we can all express our
>>> opinions. Sometimes we will disagree. However, when responding to a
>>> post, always be respectful. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and
>>> personal attacks and degrading comments will not be tolerated.
>>> B. All posts must be appropriate for a wide audience, including
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>>
>> Message: 12
>> Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2016 16:11:16 -0400
>> From: Kathryn Webster <kathrynwebster.nfb at gmail.com>
>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Virginia 2016 James F Nelson Scholarship Program and
>> application
>> Message-ID: <6ADC2E6D-5ED6-45F6-A918-E539CE47D924 at gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>
>> Attention Virginia residents or future Virginia students:
>> The semester is over, but don?t totally check out this summer, or you might
>> miss the opportunity to apply for the James F Nelson 2016 Virginia State
>> Scholarship. If you are a Virginia resident, or attending an institute of
>> higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the coming 2016/17
>> academic year, why not apply for a prestigious James F Nelson Virginia
>> Scholarship? You will garner fame, a most expenses paid trip to the Virginia
>> state convention in fabulous Virginia Beach in November, 2016, not to
>> mention a small pile of cash, paid out in $2 bills ? Virginia is the State
>> of Jefferson after all!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The deadline to apply is September 15, 2016. The application can be found
>>> on both the NABS as well as the NFBV websites, and is attached to this
>>> announcement. Inquiries and non-hoax related emails may be made to Brian
>>> Miller, chair of the scholarship committee, at:
>>> javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','brianrmiller88 at gmail.com');. If you are
>>> vigilant, you just might catch Dr. Miller at the national convention in
>>> Orlando, where you can ask about the scholarship, or questions of a
>>> generally historical nature.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Brian Miller
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 13
>> Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2016 14:42:04 -0400
>> From: Elizabeth Mohnke <lizmohnke at hotmail.com>
>> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>> Message-ID: <COL401-EAS33781C3BCFA35B9F7C4B79BBA5B0 at phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> Hello Kennedy,
>>
>> Thank you for providing this information. It is good to know that Social
>> Security reduces the amount of the check you receive if you are not paying
>> rent. However, as I understand it, most people who attend NFB training
>> centers such as the Louisiana Center for the Blind do not pay rent as this
>> is generally paid as a part of attending an NFB training center. Therefore,
>> I do not see what the difference would be in terms of the amount of Social
>> Security would be.
>>
>> However, with this said, I believe it is a good practice to pay rent as an
>> adult while living with your parents. Even if someone lives nearby on
>> campus, but then comes home on the weekends to do laundry, eat some nice
>> home cooking food, and use the internet while staying the night, these are
>> all expenses that require money, even if someone is just using these
>> services on a limited basis on the weekends. Paying a small amount of rent
>> on a monthly basis will satisfy the rent requirement from Social Security
>> while demonstrating to your parents that you are a responsible adult who is
>> willing to help contribute to household expenses. While this may not
>> automatically mean that your parents will treat you like an adult rather
>> than a child, taking steps in acting like a responsible adult will more
>> likely lead to your parents interacting with you as an adult rather than a
>> child.
>>
>> Anyway, I hope this information is helpful.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>> Elizabeth
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of KENNEDY
>> STOMBERG via NABS-L
>> Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:44 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: KENNEDY STOMBERG <kestomberg at coe.edu>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>
>> Hello.
>>
>> I didn't report my change of address until after I had arrived. So, if your
>> Social Security representative isn't great at answering phone calls, you
>> can
>> leave a voicemail for them. If they don't get back to you, just keep
>> calling
>> until they answer so you can tell them that you have changed your address.
>> As for living in your dorm, you may still want to report that, especially
>> if
>> you will not be paying rent at your home. This is important, because if you
>> do not pay rent, they may reduce the amount that you get paid.
>> I hope this helps! :-)
>>
>> Kennedy Stomberg
>> (218)295-2391
>>
>>>> On Jun 2, 2016, at 9:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi All,
>>> I have a couple of questions regarding SSI.
>>> I am going to graduate from LCB in two weeks and moving back home for the
>> summer, so I know that I will need to report that I am living back home.
>> How far in advance do I need to do this, bearing in mind that my social
>> security rep is not the best at answering calls?
>>> Secondly, I am going to be moving to my dorm in August. The college that
>> I am staying at is only 20 minutes away from home, which means that I can
>> always go home on weekends and can come and go as I please. I would
>> obviously be staying at home for breaks also. Would I still need to report
>> about staying in the dorm?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Vejas
>>>
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>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 14
>> Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2016 14:54:30 -0400
>> From: "Jennifer Aberdeen" <freespirit328 at gmail.com>
>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>> Message-ID: <7C213E1672E149CD9D7E005411484C7E at JenniferPC>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>> reply-type=original
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I just wanted to put my two cents in regarding SSI.
>>
>> I think it depends on the state you live in whether your amount gets reduced
>>
>> or not. I started receiving SSI when I turned eighteen, received the full
>> amount while living with my parents and I did not pay rent. I paid for
>> things like telephone and cable, but not rent.
>>
>> Later, I attended the Carroll Center for five months and still received my
>> full amount...I too went home on the weekends though.
>>
>> Now I live in my own apartment and of course pay rent so I get the full
>> amount.
>>
>> Social Security never asked me anything and never said anything to me about
>>
>> where I lived. I live in Rhode Island. Don't know if it makes a difference,
>>
>> but I'm guessing it all depends on which state you live in.
>>
>> Jen
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Elizabeth Mohnke via NABS-L
>> Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2016 2:42 PM
>> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
>> Cc: Elizabeth Mohnke
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>
>> Hello Kennedy,
>>
>> Thank you for providing this information. It is good to know that Social
>> Security reduces the amount of the check you receive if you are not paying
>> rent. However, as I understand it, most people who attend NFB training
>> centers such as the Louisiana Center for the Blind do not pay rent as this
>> is generally paid as a part of attending an NFB training center. Therefore,
>> I do not see what the difference would be in terms of the amount of Social
>> Security would be.
>>
>> However, with this said, I believe it is a good practice to pay rent as an
>> adult while living with your parents. Even if someone lives nearby on
>> campus, but then comes home on the weekends to do laundry, eat some nice
>> home cooking food, and use the internet while staying the night, these are
>> all expenses that require money, even if someone is just using these
>> services on a limited basis on the weekends. Paying a small amount of rent
>> on a monthly basis will satisfy the rent requirement from Social Security
>> while demonstrating to your parents that you are a responsible adult who is
>> willing to help contribute to household expenses. While this may not
>> automatically mean that your parents will treat you like an adult rather
>> than a child, taking steps in acting like a responsible adult will more
>> likely lead to your parents interacting with you as an adult rather than a
>> child.
>>
>> Anyway, I hope this information is helpful.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>> Elizabeth
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of KENNEDY
>> STOMBERG via NABS-L
>> Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:44 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: KENNEDY STOMBERG <kestomberg at coe.edu>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>
>> Hello.
>>
>> I didn't report my change of address until after I had arrived. So, if your
>> Social Security representative isn't great at answering phone calls, you
>> can
>> leave a voicemail for them. If they don't get back to you, just keep
>> calling
>> until they answer so you can tell them that you have changed your address.
>> As for living in your dorm, you may still want to report that, especially
>> if
>> you will not be paying rent at your home. This is important, because if you
>> do not pay rent, they may reduce the amount that you get paid.
>> I hope this helps! :-)
>>
>> Kennedy Stomberg
>> (218)295-2391
>>
>>>> On Jun 2, 2016, at 9:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi All,
>>> I have a couple of questions regarding SSI.
>>> I am going to graduate from LCB in two weeks and moving back home for the
>> summer, so I know that I will need to report that I am living back home.
>> How far in advance do I need to do this, bearing in mind that my social
>> security rep is not the best at answering calls?
>>> Secondly, I am going to be moving to my dorm in August. The college that
>> I am staying at is only 20 minutes away from home, which means that I can
>> always go home on weekends and can come and go as I please. I would
>> obviously be staying at home for breaks also. Would I still need to report
>> about staying in the dorm?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Vejas
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>
>> Message: 15
>> Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2016 13:56:10 -0500
>> From: KENNEDY STOMBERG <kestomberg at coe.edu>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>> Message-ID: <6961FFE7-EF00-4E4B-A453-7022EECEF77B at coe.edu>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>
>> I don't know how Social Security works with the training centers, as I have
>> never attended one.
>> However, I do know that when I was at home with my parents, and I wasn't
>> paying rent, Social Security reduce the amount of money I get each month.
>> Just another reason to pay rent to you when you are at home. :-) Plus, as
>> Elizabeth pointed out, it demonstrates maturity. :-)
>>
>> Kennedy Stomberg
>> (218)295-2391
>>
>>> On Jun 5, 2016, at 1:42 PM, Elizabeth Mohnke via NABS-L
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello Kennedy,
>>>
>>> Thank you for providing this information. It is good to know that Social
>>> Security reduces the amount of the check you receive if you are not
>>> paying
>>> rent. However, as I understand it, most people who attend NFB training
>>> centers such as the Louisiana Center for the Blind do not pay rent as
>>> this
>>> is generally paid as a part of attending an NFB training center.
>>> Therefore,
>>> I do not see what the difference would be in terms of the amount of
>>> Social
>>> Security would be.
>>>
>>> However, with this said, I believe it is a good practice to pay rent as
>>> an
>>> adult while living with your parents. Even if someone lives nearby on
>>> campus, but then comes home on the weekends to do laundry, eat some nice
>>> home cooking food, and use the internet while staying the night, these
>>> are
>>> all expenses that require money, even if someone is just using these
>>> services on a limited basis on the weekends. Paying a small amount of
>>> rent
>>> on a monthly basis will satisfy the rent requirement from Social Security
>>> while demonstrating to your parents that you are a responsible adult who
>>> is
>>> willing to help contribute to household expenses. While this may not
>>> automatically mean that your parents will treat you like an adult rather
>>> than a child, taking steps in acting like a responsible adult will more
>>> likely lead to your parents interacting with you as an adult rather than
>>> a
>>> child.
>>>
>>> Anyway, I hope this information is helpful.
>>>
>>> Warm regards,
>>> Elizabeth
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of KENNEDY
>>> STOMBERG via NABS-L
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:44 PM
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: KENNEDY STOMBERG <kestomberg at coe.edu>
>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>>
>>> Hello.
>>>
>>> I didn't report my change of address until after I had arrived. So, if
>>> your
>>> Social Security representative isn't great at answering phone calls, you
>>> can
>>> leave a voicemail for them. If they don't get back to you, just keep
>>> calling
>>> until they answer so you can tell them that you have changed your
>>> address.
>>> As for living in your dorm, you may still want to report that, especially
>>> if
>>> you will not be paying rent at your home. This is important, because if
>>> you
>>> do not pay rent, they may reduce the amount that you get paid.
>>> I hope this helps! :-)
>>>
>>> Kennedy Stomberg
>>> (218)295-2391
>>>
>>>>> On Jun 2, 2016, at 9:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi All,
>>>> I have a couple of questions regarding SSI.
>>>> I am going to graduate from LCB in two weeks and moving back home for
>>>> the
>>> summer, so I know that I will need to report that I am living back home.
>>> How far in advance do I need to do this, bearing in mind that my social
>>> security rep is not the best at answering calls?
>>>> Secondly, I am going to be moving to my dorm in August. The college
>>>> that
>>> I am staying at is only 20 minutes away from home, which means that I can
>>> always go home on weekends and can come and go as I please. I would
>>> obviously be staying at home for breaks also. Would I still need to
>>> report
>>> about staying in the dorm?
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Vejas
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> NABS-L mailing list
>>>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 16
>> Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2016 13:57:58 -0500
>> From: KENNEDY STOMBERG <kestomberg at coe.edu>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>> Message-ID: <87A33FD1-78A4-4E90-A96B-1524BE31B99C at coe.edu>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>
>> Wow! You got lucky!
>> I didn't realize it might depend on the state where you live. That is a good
>> point :-) thank you for pointing it out!
>>
>> Kennedy Stomberg
>> (218)295-2391
>>
>>> On Jun 5, 2016, at 1:54 PM, Jennifer Aberdeen via NABS-L
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I just wanted to put my two cents in regarding SSI.
>>>
>>> I think it depends on the state you live in whether your amount gets
>>> reduced or not. I started receiving SSI when I turned eighteen, received
>>> the full amount while living with my parents and I did not pay rent. I
>>> paid for things like telephone and cable, but not rent.
>>>
>>> Later, I attended the Carroll Center for five months and still received my
>>> full amount...I too went home on the weekends though.
>>>
>>> Now I live in my own apartment and of course pay rent so I get the full
>>> amount.
>>>
>>> Social Security never asked me anything and never said anything to me
>>> about where I lived. I live in Rhode Island. Don't know if it makes a
>>> difference, but I'm guessing it all depends on which state you live in.
>>>
>>> Jen
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Elizabeth Mohnke via NABS-L
>>> Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2016 2:42 PM
>>> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
>>> Cc: Elizabeth Mohnke
>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>>
>>> Hello Kennedy,
>>>
>>> Thank you for providing this information. It is good to know that Social
>>> Security reduces the amount of the check you receive if you are not
>>> paying
>>> rent. However, as I understand it, most people who attend NFB training
>>> centers such as the Louisiana Center for the Blind do not pay rent as
>>> this
>>> is generally paid as a part of attending an NFB training center.
>>> Therefore,
>>> I do not see what the difference would be in terms of the amount of
>>> Social
>>> Security would be.
>>>
>>> However, with this said, I believe it is a good practice to pay rent as
>>> an
>>> adult while living with your parents. Even if someone lives nearby on
>>> campus, but then comes home on the weekends to do laundry, eat some nice
>>> home cooking food, and use the internet while staying the night, these
>>> are
>>> all expenses that require money, even if someone is just using these
>>> services on a limited basis on the weekends. Paying a small amount of
>>> rent
>>> on a monthly basis will satisfy the rent requirement from Social Security
>>> while demonstrating to your parents that you are a responsible adult who
>>> is
>>> willing to help contribute to household expenses. While this may not
>>> automatically mean that your parents will treat you like an adult rather
>>> than a child, taking steps in acting like a responsible adult will more
>>> likely lead to your parents interacting with you as an adult rather than
>>> a
>>> child.
>>>
>>> Anyway, I hope this information is helpful.
>>>
>>> Warm regards,
>>> Elizabeth
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of KENNEDY
>>> STOMBERG via NABS-L
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:44 PM
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: KENNEDY STOMBERG <kestomberg at coe.edu>
>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>>
>>> Hello.
>>>
>>> I didn't report my change of address until after I had arrived. So, if
>>> your
>>> Social Security representative isn't great at answering phone calls, you
>>> can
>>> leave a voicemail for them. If they don't get back to you, just keep
>>> calling
>>> until they answer so you can tell them that you have changed your
>>> address.
>>> As for living in your dorm, you may still want to report that, especially
>>> if
>>> you will not be paying rent at your home. This is important, because if
>>> you
>>> do not pay rent, they may reduce the amount that you get paid.
>>> I hope this helps! :-)
>>>
>>> Kennedy Stomberg
>>> (218)295-2391
>>>
>>>>> On Jun 2, 2016, at 9:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi All,
>>>> I have a couple of questions regarding SSI.
>>>> I am going to graduate from LCB in two weeks and moving back home for
>>>> the
>>> summer, so I know that I will need to report that I am living back home.
>>> How far in advance do I need to do this, bearing in mind that my social
>>> security rep is not the best at answering calls?
>>>> Secondly, I am going to be moving to my dorm in August. The college
>>>> that
>>> I am staying at is only 20 minutes away from home, which means that I can
>>> always go home on weekends and can come and go as I please. I would
>>> obviously be staying at home for breaks also. Would I still need to
>>> report
>>> about staying in the dorm?
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Vejas
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> NABS-L mailing list
>>>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 17
>> Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2016 15:19:00 -0400
>> From: Elizabeth Mohnke <lizmohnke at hotmail.com>
>> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>> Message-ID: <COL401-EAS723F1F2D0FB6BF11D4DF47BA5B0 at phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> Hello Jen,
>>
>> Thank you for providing your experience with Social Security. When I lived
>> with my parents, I simply provided them with a monthly rent check to help
>> them pay for things like food, utilities, and other household expenses. I
>> found this arrangement to work well for me as my parents could use the
>> money
>> to pay for household expenses as they saw fit while complying with the rent
>> requirement for Social Security. However, when there were unexpected
>> expenses, or a temporary loss of income to my parents, I would usually chip
>> in a little bit more than what was agreed upon for my monthly rent.
>>
>> In my opinion, there is no such thing as a free lunch, so people need to be
>> able to afford the services they use either by paying for them with money
>> or
>> through some sort of work in exchange for these services. For example, if
>> someone is willing to make meals for the entire family while living with
>> their parents, I think this is something that should be considered when
>> negotiating the amount for a monthly rent given the limited income a person
>> receives from Social Security.
>>
>> However, these are simply my thoughts on this matter, and not everyone may
>> agree with them. I simply hope this information is helpful to someone on
>> this email list.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>> Elizabeth
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer
>> Aberdeen via NABS-L
>> Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2016 2:55 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jennifer Aberdeen <freespirit328 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I just wanted to put my two cents in regarding SSI.
>>
>> I think it depends on the state you live in whether your amount gets
>> reduced
>> or not. I started receiving SSI when I turned eighteen, received the full
>> amount while living with my parents and I did not pay rent. I paid for
>> things like telephone and cable, but not rent.
>>
>> Later, I attended the Carroll Center for five months and still received my
>> full amount...I too went home on the weekends though.
>>
>> Now I live in my own apartment and of course pay rent so I get the full
>> amount.
>>
>> Social Security never asked me anything and never said anything to me about
>> where I lived. I live in Rhode Island. Don't know if it makes a difference,
>> but I'm guessing it all depends on which state you live in.
>>
>> Jen
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Elizabeth Mohnke via NABS-L
>> Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2016 2:42 PM
>> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
>> Cc: Elizabeth Mohnke
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>
>> Hello Kennedy,
>>
>> Thank you for providing this information. It is good to know that Social
>> Security reduces the amount of the check you receive if you are not paying
>> rent. However, as I understand it, most people who attend NFB training
>> centers such as the Louisiana Center for the Blind do not pay rent as this
>> is generally paid as a part of attending an NFB training center. Therefore,
>> I do not see what the difference would be in terms of the amount of Social
>> Security would be.
>>
>> However, with this said, I believe it is a good practice to pay rent as an
>> adult while living with your parents. Even if someone lives nearby on
>> campus, but then comes home on the weekends to do laundry, eat some nice
>> home cooking food, and use the internet while staying the night, these are
>> all expenses that require money, even if someone is just using these
>> services on a limited basis on the weekends. Paying a small amount of rent
>> on a monthly basis will satisfy the rent requirement from Social Security
>> while demonstrating to your parents that you are a responsible adult who is
>> willing to help contribute to household expenses. While this may not
>> automatically mean that your parents will treat you like an adult rather
>> than a child, taking steps in acting like a responsible adult will more
>> likely lead to your parents interacting with you as an adult rather than a
>> child.
>>
>> Anyway, I hope this information is helpful.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>> Elizabeth
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of KENNEDY
>> STOMBERG via NABS-L
>> Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:44 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: KENNEDY STOMBERG <kestomberg at coe.edu>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>
>> Hello.
>>
>> I didn't report my change of address until after I had arrived. So, if your
>> Social Security representative isn't great at answering phone calls, you
>> can
>> leave a voicemail for them. If they don't get back to you, just keep
>> calling
>> until they answer so you can tell them that you have changed your address.
>> As for living in your dorm, you may still want to report that, especially
>> if
>> you will not be paying rent at your home. This is important, because if you
>> do not pay rent, they may reduce the amount that you get paid.
>> I hope this helps! :-)
>>
>> Kennedy Stomberg
>> (218)295-2391
>>
>>>> On Jun 2, 2016, at 9:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi All,
>>> I have a couple of questions regarding SSI.
>>> I am going to graduate from LCB in two weeks and moving back home for
>>> the
>> summer, so I know that I will need to report that I am living back home.
>> How far in advance do I need to do this, bearing in mind that my social
>> security rep is not the best at answering calls?
>>> Secondly, I am going to be moving to my dorm in August. The college
>>> that
>> I am staying at is only 20 minutes away from home, which means that I can
>> always go home on weekends and can come and go as I please. I would
>> obviously be staying at home for breaks also. Would I still need to report
>> about staying in the dorm?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Vejas
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 18
>> Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2016 21:05:29 -0400
>> From: "Joe" <jsoro620 at gmail.com>
>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Back for a Seeing Eye Dog, One Year Later
>> Message-ID: <000301d1bf8f$85281480$8f783d80$@gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> You guys remember my controversial post about guide dogs? 5 reasons why
>> it's
>> a terrible idea? Well, here's a sequel of sorts. Life one year later,
>> primarily aimed at anyone still weighing the pros and cons of getting a
>> guide dog:
>>
>> ***
>>
>> What's it like to use a Seeing Eye dog? Think of it this way:
>>
>> You close your eyes and take the elbow of a well-known person willing to
>> guide you around tables, chairs, out the door, across the street, down the
>> stairs and along a platform until you find the door to a train car where
>> this traveling companion can be trusted to help you find an open seat. And
>> your trust is absolute because between the ears of this human companion you
>> know there is an intelligent brain capable of negotiating obstacles,
>> anticipating danger and prioritizing safety.
>>
>> But, that's a human. Would you put the same level of trust in an animal?
>> Even a highly trained canine?
>>
>> The Decision Process
>>
>> I first went to The Seeing Eye in the summer of 2004 to get my first dog, a
>> two-year-old German shepherd named Gator. We worked together until the
>> winter of 2012. He worked until I had to put him down, because the
>> abdominal
>> cancer had grown too large for anything to be done about it. Never mind
>> that
>> his health results had come back clean only six weeks prior.
>>
>> Read the rest of the article here:
>>
>> http://joeorozco.com/blog_back_for_a_seeing_eye_dog_one_year_later
>>
>> Joe
>>
>> --
>> Musings of a Work in Progress:
>> www.JoeOrozco.com/
>>
>> Twitter: @ScribblingJoe
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 19
>> Date: Sun, 05 Jun 2016 20:05:46 -0500
>> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
>> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Fwd: Braille Sense u2 32 cell for sale
>> Message-ID: <auto-000058507917 at mailfront2.g2host.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>>
>>
>>>
>>> One gently used 32 cell Braille Sense u2 for sale. The unit comes
>>> with an English and Spanish Dictionary, and an Executive Products
>>> leather case, and the charger.
>>> Asking $2700. Shipping and handling is included if in the united states.
>>> If interested, please e-mail me at dravant at ameritech.net.
>>> Thank you.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 20
>> Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2016 07:54:47 -0400
>> From: Sami Osborne <ligne14 at verizon.net>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing
>> list<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>> Message-ID: <0O8C009QHMFWW640 at vms173021.mailsrvcs.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed
>>
>> Hi Elizabeth,
>>
>> Wow. I never knew that you were required to pay rent with Social
>> Secuy. I'm not required to do this. Do yink that this may
>> have changed from when you applied to when I did? Or does it
>> depend on the state? I still get the full amount of SSI benefits
>> even though I'm at the training center and have my parent's
>> address as my address for Social Security. I live in NY.
>> Also, I have always been fine; my Social Security office has
>> never confronted me about what I do with my checks, and never
>> told me anything about being required to pay rent. Like you, I
>> also transfer my monthly benefits to my parent's bankccount so
>> that they would have enough money to pay for what they need.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Sami
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Elizabeth Mohnke via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Date sent: Sun, 05 Jun 2016 15:19:00 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>
>> Hello Jen,
>>
>> Thank you for providing your experience with Social Security.
>> When I lived
>> with my parents, I simply provided them with a monthly rent check
>> to help
>> them pay for things like food, utilities, and other household
>> expenses. I
>> found this arrangement to work well for me as my parents could
>> use the money
>> to pay for household expenses as they saw fit while complying
>> with the rent
>> requirement for Social Security. However, when there were
>> unexpected
>> expenses, or a temporary loss of income to my parents, I would
>> usually chip
>> in a little bit more than what was agreed upon for my monthly
>> rent.
>>
>> In my opinion, there is no such thing as a free lunch, so people
>> need to be
>> able to afford the services they use either by paying for them
>> with money or
>> through some sort of work in exchange for these services. For
>> example, if
>> someone is willing to make meals for the entire family while
>> living with
>> their parents, I think this is something that should be
>> considered when
>> negotiating the amount for a monthly rent given the limited
>> income a person
>> receives from Social Security.
>>
>> However, these are simply my thoughts on this matter, and not
>> everyone may
>> agree with them. I simply hope this information is helpful to
>> someone on
>> this email list.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>> Elizabeth
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Jennifer
>> Aberdeen via NABS-L
>> Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2016 2:55 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Jennifer Aberdeen <freespirit328 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I just wanted to put my two cents in regarding SSI.
>>
>> I think it depends on the state you live in whether your amount
>> gets reduced
>> or not. I started receiving SSI when I turned eighteen, received
>> the full
>> amount while living with my parents and I did not pay rent. I
>> paid for
>> things like telephone and cable, but not rent.
>>
>> Later, I attended the Carroll Center for five months and still
>> received my
>> full amount...I too went home on the weekends though.
>>
>> Now I live in my own apartment and of course pay rent so I get
>> the full
>> amount.
>>
>> Social Security never asked me anything and never said anything
>> to me about
>> where I lived. I live in Rhode Island. Don't know if it makes a
>> difference,
>> but I'm guessing it all depends on which state you live in.
>>
>> Jen
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Elizabeth Mohnke via NABS-L
>> Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2016 2:42 PM
>> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
>> Cc: Elizabeth Mohnke
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>
>> Hello Kennedy,
>>
>> Thank you for providing this information. It is good to know
>> that Social
>> Security reduces the amount of the check you receive if you are
>> not paying
>> rent. However, as I understand it, most people who attend NFB
>> training
>> centers such as the Louisiana Center for the Blind do not pay
>> rent as this
>> is generally paid as a part of attending an NFB training center.
>> Therefore,
>> I do not see what the difference would be in terms of the amount
>> of Social
>> Security would be.
>>
>> However, with this said, I believe it is a good practice to pay
>> rent as an
>> adult while living with your parents. Even if someone lives
>> nearby on
>> campus, but then comes home on the weekends to do laundry, eat
>> some nice
>> home cooking food, and use the internet while staying the night,
>> these are
>> all expenses that require money, even if someone is just using
>> these
>> services on a limited basis on the weekends. Paying a small
>> amount of rent
>> on a monthly basis will satisfy the rent requirement from Social
>> Security
>> while demonstrating to your parents that you are a responsible
>> adult who is
>> willing to help contribute to household expenses. While this may
>> not
>> automatically mean that your parents will treat you like an adult
>> rather
>> than a child, taking steps in acting like a responsible adult
>> will more
>> likely lead to your parents interacting with you as an adult
>> rather than a
>> child.
>>
>> Anyway, I hope this information is helpful.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>> Elizabeth
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> KENNEDY
>> STOMBERG via NABS-L
>> Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:44 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: KENNEDY STOMBERG <kestomberg at coe.edu
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Question about SSI
>>
>> Hello.
>>
>> I didn't report my change of address until after I had arrived.
>> So, if your
>> Social Security representative isn't great at answering phone
>> calls, you can
>> leave a voicemail for them. If they don't get back to you, just
>> keep calling
>> until they answer so you can tell them that you have changed your
>> address.
>> As for living in your dorm, you may still want to report that,
>> especially if
>> you will not be paying rent at your home. This is important,
>> because if you
>> do not pay rent, they may reduce the amount that you get paid.
>> I hope this helps! :-)
>>
>> Kennedy Stomberg
>> (218)295-2391
>>
>> On Jun 2, 2016, at 9:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>> I have a couple of questions regarding SSI.
>> I am going to graduate from LCB in two weeks and moving back
>> home for
>> the
>> summer, so I know that I will need to report that I am living
>> back home.
>> How far in advance do I need to do this, bearing in mind that my
>> social
>> security rep is not the best at answering calls?
>> Secondly, I am going to be moving to my dorm in August. The
>> college
>> that
>> I am staying at is only 20 minutes away from home, which means
>> that I can
>> always go home on weekends and can come and go as I please. I
>> would
>> obviously be staying at home for breaks also. Would I still need
>> to report
>> about staying in the dorm?
>> Thanks,
>> Vejas
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 21
>> Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2016 11:09:20 -0400
>> From: "Kathryn Webster" <kathrynwebster.nfb at gmail.com>
>> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Michael Ausbun for NABS Secretary
>> Message-ID: <02c601d1c0ce$920fa5b0$b62ef110$@gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> All,
>>
>> Michael is a passionate, level-headed, driven, and positive leader,
>> scholar, and friend. This past year, I was fortunate enough to have Michael
>> as the co-chair of the Fundraising Committee for the National Association
>> of
>> Blind Students. His work on both the NABS Board, as well as with his state
>> affiliate and others he partners with, is influential to all. As the
>> current
>> NABS Secretary, I am confident in Michael's abilities to effectively
>> communicate to our members, our leaders, and perspective members of the
>> national Federation of the Blind. Michael is punctual, mindful, and
>> dedicated, while holding those accountable and holding himself accountable.
>> His commitment does not stop there. Recently, Michael has taken on a
>> position as a Summer Intern at our national headquarters, the National
>> Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, and will gain valuable
>> information that, I'm certain, will develop him even further as a strong
>> leader on our student division board.
>>
>> As Fundraising Chair, I have worked closely with Michael to reach the
>> various goals we set forth last July. Thinking back over the past ten
>> months
>> of working, Michael has brought realistic ideas to the table, while
>> reaching
>> outside the box. Michael is quiet, yet outspoken. His creative balanced
>> well
>> with my analytical and logical mind. We were a great team and I look
>> forward
>> to continuing the work we have done; and forwarding our movement for all
>> blind students.
>>
>> With just three weeks until Convention, I am asking each of you to consider
>> Michael as an incredible candidate with promising leadership and potential.
>> I know I will be voting for him as NABS Secretary on Friday, July 1, and I
>> hope you will be, too!
>>
>> See you in Orlando,
>> Kathryn Webster
>> Secretary/Treasurer | National Association of Blind Students
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael D
>> Ausbun via NABS-L
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 12:51 AM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Cc: Michael D Ausbun
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Michael Ausbun for NABS Secretary
>>
>> Howdy Nabsters:
>> My name is Michael Ausbun, and I am a senior at the University of
>> Nevada, studying Philosophy, Political Science, Communication studies, and
>> anthropology. I am writing today, in order to declare my intent to run for
>> the National Association of Blind Student's Secretary Position. For the
>> past
>> two years, I have served in a variety of secretarial positions, including
>> secretary of the Nevada Association of Blind Students, the Blue Key honor
>> Society, The Students Abolishing Sex-Slavery at the University of Nevada
>> club, and the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Tau-Gamma chapter.
>> Additionally, I have served this past year on the NABS board as one
>> of our four board members, and as the first vice president of the Nevada
>> Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind; and therefore, I have
>> observed what it takes to successfully implement the duties of the
>> secretary
>> position at the state and national levels. Truly, having the honor to guide
>> and advise students as they traverse the path to transform their dreams
>> into
>> reality has been one of the best moments over this past year, and, I hope
>> that I will be granted the opportunity to continue doing the work that is
>> critical for creating, and developing, equity for blind students across the
>> country.
>> If you have questions about the individualized projects I have thought up
>> concerning both the secretary position and nabs as a whole, please do not
>> hesitate to ask! I look forward to visiting with many of you that I have
>> had
>> the pleasure of meeting at National convention, and for those I have not
>> met
>> yet, I am excited to establish lifetime friendships!
>> Yours in the movement,
>> Michael Ausbun
>> Board member, National Association of Blind Students Secretary, Nevada
>> Association of Blind Students First Vice President, National Federation of
>> the Blind of Nevada
>>
>> "The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>> characteristic that defines you, or your future. Every day we raise the
>> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
>> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
>> blindness is not what holds you back. Together with love, hope, and
>> determination, we transform dreams into reality."
>>
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>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 22
>> Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2016 11:32:38 -0400
>> From: Julie McGinnity <kaybaycar at gmail.com>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Michael Ausbun for NABS Secretary
>> Message-ID:
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>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I am currently working with Michael at the NFB Jernigan Institute as a
>> summer intern. To give you an idea, he was at the office this morning
>> at 7:25 AM, even though we are not required to be here until 8:00. He
>> is a dedicated worker, helpful to those of us who tend to struggle
>> with our technology, and cares deeply for the movement. As a division
>> president myself, I can say that I would be thrilled to work with
>> Michael as a colleague on a leadership team. So, NABS, we had better
>> elect Michael as secretary, or the Performing Arts Division may just
>> adopt him... :)
>>
>> Looking forward to seeing many of you at convention!
>>
>> P.S. Don't forget to check out the Performing Arts Division
>> activities, which do not conflict with NABS events this year!
>>
>>> On 6/7/16, Kathryn Webster via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> All,
>>>
>>> Michael is a passionate, level-headed, driven, and positive leader,
>>> scholar, and friend. This past year, I was fortunate enough to have
>>> Michael
>>> as the co-chair of the Fundraising Committee for the National Association
>>> of
>>> Blind Students. His work on both the NABS Board, as well as with his
>>> state
>>> affiliate and others he partners with, is influential to all. As the
>>> current
>>> NABS Secretary, I am confident in Michael's abilities to effectively
>>> communicate to our members, our leaders, and perspective members of the
>>> national Federation of the Blind. Michael is punctual, mindful, and
>>> dedicated, while holding those accountable and holding himself
>>> accountable.
>>> His commitment does not stop there. Recently, Michael has taken on a
>>> position as a Summer Intern at our national headquarters, the National
>>> Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, and will gain valuable
>>> information that, I'm certain, will develop him even further as a strong
>>> leader on our student division board.
>>>
>>> As Fundraising Chair, I have worked closely with Michael to reach the
>>> various goals we set forth last July. Thinking back over the past ten
>>> months
>>> of working, Michael has brought realistic ideas to the table, while
>>> reaching
>>> outside the box. Michael is quiet, yet outspoken. His creative balanced
>>> well
>>> with my analytical and logical mind. We were a great team and I look
>>> forward
>>> to continuing the work we have done; and forwarding our movement for all
>>> blind students.
>>>
>>> With just three weeks until Convention, I am asking each of you to
>>> consider
>>> Michael as an incredible candidate with promising leadership and
>>> potential.
>>> I know I will be voting for him as NABS Secretary on Friday, July 1, and
>>> I
>>> hope you will be, too!
>>>
>>> See you in Orlando,
>>> Kathryn Webster
>>> Secretary/Treasurer | National Association of Blind Students
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael D
>>> Ausbun via NABS-L
>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 12:51 AM
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> Cc: Michael D Ausbun
>>> Subject: [nabs-l] Michael Ausbun for NABS Secretary
>>>
>>> Howdy Nabsters:
>>> My name is Michael Ausbun, and I am a senior at the University of
>>> Nevada, studying Philosophy, Political Science, Communication studies,
>>> and
>>> anthropology. I am writing today, in order to declare my intent to run
>>> for
>>> the National Association of Blind Student's Secretary Position. For the
>>> past
>>> two years, I have served in a variety of secretarial positions, including
>>> secretary of the Nevada Association of Blind Students, the Blue Key honor
>>> Society, The Students Abolishing Sex-Slavery at the University of Nevada
>>> club, and the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Tau-Gamma chapter.
>>> Additionally, I have served this past year on the NABS board as one
>>> of our four board members, and as the first vice president of the Nevada
>>> Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind; and therefore, I have
>>> observed what it takes to successfully implement the duties of the
>>> secretary
>>> position at the state and national levels. Truly, having the honor to
>>> guide
>>> and advise students as they traverse the path to transform their dreams
>>> into
>>> reality has been one of the best moments over this past year, and, I hope
>>> that I will be granted the opportunity to continue doing the work that is
>>> critical for creating, and developing, equity for blind students across
>>> the
>>> country.
>>> If you have questions about the individualized projects I have thought up
>>> concerning both the secretary position and nabs as a whole, please do not
>>> hesitate to ask! I look forward to visiting with many of you that I have
>>> had
>>> the pleasure of meeting at National convention, and for those I have not
>>> met
>>> yet, I am excited to establish lifetime friendships!
>>> Yours in the movement,
>>> Michael Ausbun
>>> Board member, National Association of Blind Students Secretary, Nevada
>>> Association of Blind Students First Vice President, National Federation
>>> of
>>> the Blind of Nevada
>>>
>>> "The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>>> characteristic that defines you, or your future. Every day we raise the
>>> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
>>> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
>>> blindness is not what holds you back. Together with love, hope, and
>>> determination, we transform dreams into reality."
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> NABS-L mailing list
>>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> NABS-L:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/kathrynwebster.nfb%40gma
>>> il.com
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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>>
>>
>> --
>> Julie A. McGinnity
>> President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division,
>> Second Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Missouri
>> "For we walk by faith, not by sight"
>> 2 Cor. 7
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 23
>> Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2016 10:01:01 -0600
>> From: annajee82 at gmail.com
>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nabs-l] NABS board position
>> Message-ID: <631331E6-83C1-476F-9741-8D337796DE02 at gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>
>> Hi NABS,
>>
>> My name is Anna Givens. I currently attend the University of Colorado in
>> Denver, studying Biology and Neuroscience. Among other things. i have been
>> involved with the National Federation of the Blind for a few years now. I
>> currently serve as the President of the Colorado Association of Blind
>> Students. Since I have become President of this state wide division, I have
>> had the pleasure of working with my team to do some rebuilding and
>> membership strengthening and we have seen some growth just in the last few
>> months already. We've had some exciting events and very informative seminars
>> as well. It has been an excellent experience getting to work with students
>> and with the affiliate in this capacity. Besides this work. I have worked
>> with many blind students in different areas. I have set up meetings with
>> blind students at my school to see what challenges they may be facing and
>> find a way to help them face these things. I have talked to many students at
>> the Colorado Center for the Blind where I graduated from a few years back.
>> This has given me the opportunity to learn about the challenges of a wide
>> variety of the blind population. I have presented them with information and
>> made efforts to get these students involved in important work of the
>> Federation. I speak to a number of groups about current legislation,
>> accommodating blind students, and advocacy.
>> I am also particularly passionate about helping blind people gain access to
>> science. This is a challenge many students face and there is no reason for
>> it. I have done some teaching to blind students in science to not only help
>> them understand the material but also learn new non-visual techniques. I
>> work a lot with the Colorado Center for the Blind as well. I often
>> participate in activities teaching or working with blind children in various
>> capacities in order for them to have positive experiences and learn
>> blindness related skills. I go to Colorado Springs to mentor middle and high
>> school students every month. I would say mentoring is my favorite part of my
>> work. Watching people grow and learn and being a part of that is entirely
>> worth all the work I do!
>> I have started to expand my work to Teachers of Blind Children to make sure
>> students are properly prepared for college and life beyond school.
>> These are the main things I do specifically for blind people.
>> In other areas, I am involved with programs like the Community Nutrition
>> Network that promote and educate people on health and nutrition to prevent
>> disease.
>> I also am involved with the Chemistry and Biology Club. One of my favorite
>> things we do is going to middle schools to assist students in dissections or
>> other lab procedures. I have been involved in some faculty education,
>> providing education on working with students with disabilities on campus.
>> I enjoy participating in Help for the Homeless too, in food drives, clothing
>> give aways and other service. Community service in general is something I
>> find extremely important.
>>
>> Additionally, I am honored to be attending this year's national convention
>> as an NFB of Colorado scholarship winner. Now, I am looking to expand my
>> leadership opportunities in order to continue the work we are doing. I have
>> been working with many members of the NABS board throughout the last few
>> years and have participated in leadership seminars to help develop and share
>> my leadership strategies. I would like to ask for your support in obtaining
>> a board member position with NABS. I am excited about the opportunity and am
>> really looking forward to working with even more students and making a
>> difference in their lives. It is such a pleasure to know each of you,
>> whether I've officially met you or not. I sincerely look forward to meeting
>> many more of you at the end of this month in Orlando.
>>
>> Please reach out to me with any questions you may have.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Anna E Givens
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Anna E Givens
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 24
>> Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2016 19:26:51 -0600
>> From: annajee82 at gmail.com
>> To: Cabs Listserv <cabs at nfbnet.org>, nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Fwd: [blindkid] Seeking help from students in grades
>> 4 through 12 at convention
>> Message-ID: <7E037865-996E-4FE4-84C4-33549DFF8B02 at gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>
>> Here is a good opportunity for students.
>>
>> Anna E Givens
>>
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>>> From: "Yingling, Valerie via blindkid" <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
>>> Date: June 8, 2016 at 1:58:36 PM MDT
>>> To: "'blindkid at nfbnet.org'" <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: "Yingling, Valerie" <Vyingling at nfb.org>
>>> Subject: [blindkid] Seeking help from students in grades 4 through 12 at
>>> convention
>>> Reply-To: "Blind Kid Mailing List, \(for parents of blind children\)"
>>> <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
>>>
>>> The NFB is seeking blind and low-vision students who completed grades 4
>>> through 12 this year to help with Pearson user testing at convention.
>>> Students should be at or near grade level. Participants will receive gift
>>> cards and will help with the development of accessible digital tools and
>>> content. Visit the recruitment
>>> tool<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NFBunder18> to participate, or contact
>>> Valerie Yingling with questions:
>>> vyingling at nfb.org<mailto:vyingling at nfb.org>.
>>>
>>> Valerie Yingling
>>> Paralegal
>>> National Federation of the Blind
>>> (410) 659-9314, extension 2440
>>> Vyingling at nfb.org<mailto:Vyingling at nfb.org>
>>>
>>> Disclaimer
>>>
>>> The information contained in this communication from the sender is
>>> confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others
>>> authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby
>>> notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in
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>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 25
>> Date: Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:49:30 -0400
>> From: Roanna Bacchus <rbacchus228 at gmail.com>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing
>> list<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] NABS board position
>> Message-ID: <57597417.41f30d0a.1d8ad.057b at mx.google.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed
>>
>> Hi Anna thanks for your message. I hope you get this position.
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 26
>> Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 18:35:54 +0000
>> From: "Yingling, Valerie" <Vyingling at nfb.org>
>> To: "nabs-l at nfbnet.org" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Seeking students who have completed Algebra 1 to
>> help with Pearson user testing at convention
>> Message-ID:
>> <BY1PR0701MB19127DC5E3E8C21FE5120695A75F0 at BY1PR0701MB1912.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
>>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>>
>> As a part of the NFB's work with Pearson, we are helping to recruit
>> participants for Pearson's user studies during the NFB convention. We are
>> really excited about this opportunity and need to try to recruit as many
>> qualified participants as possible.
>> We are seeking students who completed Algebra 1 or a higher level math class
>> this past school year to help with the user testing. Students should be at
>> or near grade level and should be screen access software users and/or
>> Braille and Nemeth readers. Participants will receive gift cards and will
>> help with the development of accessible digital tools and content. Visit the
>> recruitment tool (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NFB18over) to participate,
>> or contact Valerie Yingling with questions:
>> vyingling at nfb.org<mailto:vyingling at nfb.org>.
>>
>> Disclaimer
>>
>> The information contained in this communication from the sender is
>> confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others
>> authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby
>> notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in
>> relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may
>> be unlawful.
>>
>> This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been
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>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 27
>> Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 15:41:33 -0700
>> From: Cindy Bennett <clb5590 at gmail.com>
>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Scholarship for students with disabilities pursuing
>> careers in communications, media, or entertainment
>> Message-ID:
>> <CACUFQdzS=b7JkxqpXeayTNFg7_bGMBwy5wALwhW_03zbo7GXSQ at mail.gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Scott Bellman <swb3 at u.washington.edu>
>> Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 14:11:33 -0700 (PDT)
>> Subject: [AccessSTEM] AAPD Scholarship - deadline July 1, 2016
>> To: accessstem at u.washington.edu
>>
>>
>> AAPD is offering scholarships to students with disabilities this year.
>>
>> More information here:
>>
>> www.aapd.com/nbcuniversal-tony-coelho-media-scholarship-program/
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Scott Bellman
>> DO-IT Program Manager
>> UW Information Technology
>> DO-IT (www.washington.edu/doit)
>> University of Washington, Box 354842
>> Seattle, WA 98195 206-685-6222 206-685-3648(TTY)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> AccessSTEM mailing list
>> AccessSTEM at u.washington.edu
>> http://mailman13.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/accessstem
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Cindy Bennett
>> 2nd Year Ph.D. Student, University of Washington
>> Human Centered Design and Engineering
>>
>> Treasurer of the National Federation of the Blind of Washington
>> an Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind
>>
>> clb5590 at gmail.com
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 28
>> Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 19:13:14 -0500
>> From: "Syed Rizvi " <syedrizvinfb at gmail.com>
>> To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Vote Syed Rizvi for Second Vice President of the
>> National Association of Blind Students
>> Message-ID: <004901d1c2ac$e2dbbcb0$a8933610$@gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> Good evening my Federation family,
>>
>>
>>
>> I hope this message finds you well.
>>
>> My name is Syed Rizvi and I am the President of the Massachusetts
>> Association of Blind Students, the National Federation of the Blind of
>> Massachusetts student division. I was brought to America by my parents when
>> I was two years old with high hopes of having a brighter future. I have
>> struggled with my degenerative vision since I was five years old; and have
>> since been constantly in search of answers, guidance, and support. While I
>> was confident in my intelligence, my lack of knowledge in regards to
>> nonvisual methods of doing my work compelled me to fall behind my sighted
>> counterparts. I desperately wanted success. My parents believed in me, my
>> siblings supported me, and my friends treated me just like everyone else.
>> Still, I worked ten times harder than those around me to achieve the same
>> accomplishments.
>>
>>
>>
>> Two years ago, I attended my first event hosted by the National Federation
>> of the Blind, a Massachusetts student social in Boston. I quickly, if not
>> instantaneously, realized that finally, God had answered all my prayers.
>> Surrounding me were all these students living the lives they wanted without
>> blindness holding them back. Without hesitation, I immediately immersed
>> myself with new friends and, in creating relationships, began to work to
>> further the movement of the National Federation of the Blind. I adopted
>> more
>> responsibilities in terms of leadership and collaboration. My growth did
>> not
>> stop there, and will never cease as I continue to embrace our positive
>> blindness philosophy.
>>
>>
>>
>> To ensure that blindness would no longer deter me from pursuing my
>> aspirations and to solidify my philosophy, I halted my undergraduate
>> college
>> career, left my home of 17 years, quit my job, and flew over a thousand
>> miles to Ruston, Louisiana. There, I attended blindness training at the
>> Louisiana Center for the Blind, perhaps the greatest decision I have ever
>> made. Alongside Federation leaders, newcomers, and mentors, I learned from
>> passionate individuals in order for me to flourish in any path I decide to
>> follow.
>>
>>
>>
>> After graduating from LCB on May 23, I returned home with a newfound
>> understanding of the abilities of all blind people. This summer, I will be
>> working for the Director of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in
>> Massachusetts to ensure that section 504 and section 508 of the
>> rehabilitation act are properly enforced in our commonwealth. This fall, I
>> will be venturing down to Texas start my journey as an Accounting student
>> at
>> the University of Texas at Austin.
>>
>>
>>
>> It was at the 75th annual national convention that I first found out about
>> NFB training centers and the Student Division of the National Federation of
>> the Blind. It was there that I eagerly signed up to work for every NABS
>> committee in order to fully understand how our organization operates. For
>> the past year, I have been working diligently alongside national student
>> leaders. My fellow blind students, we have so much work that must be done
>> to
>> ensure we have equal access in higher education and in the workforce. I
>> would not be where I am today without the support received from my
>> Federation mentors, and I am sure that holds true for most of you as well.
>> The relationships I've formed with current NABS leadership, as well as my
>> state affiliate and other state student divisions demonstrates my
>> dedication
>> and passion for what we are fighting for each day.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Friday, July 1 <x-apple-data-detectors://2> , I will be running for the
>> position of 2nd Vice President of the National Association of Blind
>> Students. Now, I am asking for your support. Each and every vote counts as,
>> together, we shift the leadership, refine initiatives, and initiate novel
>> projects and ideas for the betterment of our community. I promise to
>> continue my efforts as your 2nd VP; and to be open to suggestions,
>> concerns,
>> and ideas as we continue to build the National Federation of the Blind.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Syed Rizvi
>>
>> President | Massachusetts Association of Blind Students
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 29
>> Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 17:15:21 -0700
>> From: Bryan Duarte <bjduarte at asu.edu>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Vote Syed Rizvi for Second Vice President of the
>> National Association of Blind Students
>> Message-ID: <C5233F9A-83E5-425A-82F7-FF71699206F0 at asu.edu>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>
>> Syed,
>>
>> You have my vote all day!!!!
>>
>> Go Devils!
>>
>> 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 Jun 9, 2016, at 5:13 PM, Syed Rizvi via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Good evening my Federation family,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I hope this message finds you well.
>>>
>>> My name is Syed Rizvi and I am the President of the Massachusetts
>>> Association of Blind Students, the National Federation of the Blind of
>>> Massachusetts student division. I was brought to America by my parents
>>> when
>>> I was two years old with high hopes of having a brighter future. I have
>>> struggled with my degenerative vision since I was five years old; and
>>> have
>>> since been constantly in search of answers, guidance, and support. While
>>> I
>>> was confident in my intelligence, my lack of knowledge in regards to
>>> nonvisual methods of doing my work compelled me to fall behind my sighted
>>> counterparts. I desperately wanted success. My parents believed in me, my
>>> siblings supported me, and my friends treated me just like everyone else.
>>> Still, I worked ten times harder than those around me to achieve the same
>>> accomplishments.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Two years ago, I attended my first event hosted by the National
>>> Federation
>>> of the Blind, a Massachusetts student social in Boston. I quickly, if not
>>> instantaneously, realized that finally, God had answered all my prayers.
>>> Surrounding me were all these students living the lives they wanted
>>> without
>>> blindness holding them back. Without hesitation, I immediately immersed
>>> myself with new friends and, in creating relationships, began to work to
>>> further the movement of the National Federation of the Blind. I adopted
>>> more
>>> responsibilities in terms of leadership and collaboration. My growth did
>>> not
>>> stop there, and will never cease as I continue to embrace our positive
>>> blindness philosophy.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> To ensure that blindness would no longer deter me from pursuing my
>>> aspirations and to solidify my philosophy, I halted my undergraduate
>>> college
>>> career, left my home of 17 years, quit my job, and flew over a thousand
>>> miles to Ruston, Louisiana. There, I attended blindness training at the
>>> Louisiana Center for the Blind, perhaps the greatest decision I have ever
>>> made. Alongside Federation leaders, newcomers, and mentors, I learned
>>> from
>>> passionate individuals in order for me to flourish in any path I decide
>>> to
>>> follow.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> After graduating from LCB on May 23, I returned home with a newfound
>>> understanding of the abilities of all blind people. This summer, I will
>>> be
>>> working for the Director of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in
>>> Massachusetts to ensure that section 504 and section 508 of the
>>> rehabilitation act are properly enforced in our commonwealth. This fall,
>>> I
>>> will be venturing down to Texas start my journey as an Accounting student
>>> at
>>> the University of Texas at Austin.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> It was at the 75th annual national convention that I first found out
>>> about
>>> NFB training centers and the Student Division of the National Federation
>>> of
>>> the Blind. It was there that I eagerly signed up to work for every NABS
>>> committee in order to fully understand how our organization operates. For
>>> the past year, I have been working diligently alongside national student
>>> leaders. My fellow blind students, we have so much work that must be done
>>> to
>>> ensure we have equal access in higher education and in the workforce. I
>>> would not be where I am today without the support received from my
>>> Federation mentors, and I am sure that holds true for most of you as
>>> well.
>>> The relationships I've formed with current NABS leadership, as well as my
>>> state affiliate and other state student divisions demonstrates my
>>> dedication
>>> and passion for what we are fighting for each day.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, July 1 <x-apple-data-detectors://2> , I will be running for
>>> the
>>> position of 2nd Vice President of the National Association of Blind
>>> Students. Now, I am asking for your support. Each and every vote counts
>>> as,
>>> together, we shift the leadership, refine initiatives, and initiate novel
>>> projects and ideas for the betterment of our community. I promise to
>>> continue my efforts as your 2nd VP; and to be open to suggestions,
>>> concerns,
>>> and ideas as we continue to build the National Federation of the Blind.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Syed Rizvi
>>>
>>> President | Massachusetts Association of Blind Students
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> NABS-L mailing list
>>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> NABS-L:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/bjduarte%40asu.edu
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 30
>> Date: Thu, 09 Jun 2016 21:32:21 -0500
>> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
>> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Room
>> Message-ID: <auto-000059574778 at mailfront1.g2host.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>>
>>
>>>
>>> From: hannahgf88 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Email request
>>> Could you please send this email out to the list I have not sent it to?
>>>
>>> National Federation of the Blind National Convention
>>>
>>> Hi. We have one spot left in our room. Looking for a non-smoker,
>>> nonparty person, and be OK with dogs. Let me know if you're
>>> interested. Feel free to email me at
>>> <mailto:hannahgf88 at gmail.com>hannahgf88 at gmail.com.
>>>
>>> Hannah Furney
>>>
>>> Hannah Furney
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 31
>> Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 08:03:01 -0400
>> From: Roanna Bacchus <rbacchus228 at gmail.com>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing
>> list<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Vote Syed Rizvi for Second Vice President of the
>> NationalAssociation of Blind Students
>> Message-ID: <575aaca4.455b810a.9bd2a.ffffc473 at mx.google.com>
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>> Hi Sidhe thanks for your message. I lived in Boston before
>> moving to Florida a few years ago. I hope you win this position.
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