[NABS-L] excessible metronome
Miso Kwak
misokwak12 at gmail.com
Thu Apr 26 03:32:11 UTC 2018
Hey Lindsay, I am also a blind flutist and loved marching band so I
got excited to read your email.
Anyways, I use an app called Metronome and the maker is called Soundbrenner.
The app may seem a little complicated at first glance but it is not
difficult to use once you figure it out. I like that the app allows me
to set variety of tempo patterns including different pitches of the
click to express accents.
All the best,
Miso
On 4/25/18, Katelyn MacIntyre via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Lindsay,
> I use a free metronome app called TempoPerfect. I’ve found it to be simple
> and accessible with voiceover. You should be able to find it by searching in
> the App Store. I hope that helps, and that’s wonderful you are playing flute
> in the band!
> Warmest Regards,
>
> ~Katelyn MacIntyre
> www.katelynmac.com
> www.facebook.com/KatelynMacMusic
> @KatelynMacMusic
> Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division
>
>> On Apr 25, 2018, at 5:48 PM, Lindsay Adair via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I am Lindsay Adair, and i am on your mailing list. I play the flute in
>> the high school band, and I am supposed to download a metronome app on
>> my phone. However, I do not know of any that might be accessible for a
>> blind person. Does anyone have an idea of a accessible metronome app I
>> could get? If so, will you please give me information about it? Thank
>> you.
>>
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>>> 1. Re: Question about Jury Duty (Jason Polansky)
>>> 2. Re: Question about Jury Duty (kitty1488 at gmail.com)
>>> 3. Re: Question about Jury Duty (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
>>> 4. Question about jury duty selection (Sami Osborne)
>>> 5. Re: Question about Jury Duty (Justin Williams)
>>> 6. Re: Question about jury duty selection (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
>>> 7. Tonight, 8PM Eastern, Code of Conduct Call with President
>>> Mark Riccobono (Syed Rizvi)
>>> 8. Re: Question about jury duty selection (David Andrews)
>>> 9. Re: Question about jury duty selection (David Andrews)
>>> 10. Calling all SC Blind Students (Jennifer Bazer)
>>> 11. Re: Calling all SC Blind Students (Matthew Gip)
>>> 12. ONE WEEK AWAY! (Matthew Gip)
>>> 13. Re: Question about jury duty selection (Cory McMahon)
>>> 14. Presenting Solo with PowerPoint and Mixed Media using JAWS 18
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>>> 15. CONFERENCE CALL - NABS Code of Conduct (Sunday, April 22, at
>>> 8pm eastern) (Sarah Meyer)
>>> 16. Re: Question about Jury Duty (kitty1488 at gmail.com)
>>> 17. Re: CONFERENCE CALL - NABS Code of Conduct (Sunday, April 22,
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>>> 18. New NABS Group! (Veronica R Gaspa)
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>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 05:03:49 -0700 (PDT)
>>> From: Jason Polansky <jpolansky.nfb at gmail.com>
>>> To: Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>,
>>> nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Question about Jury Duty
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>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:26:20 -0400
>>> From: kitty1488 at gmail.com
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Question about Jury Duty
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>>> Hi,
>>> I hate to burst your bubble, but when I went for jury duty they sent me
>>> hmme. Why, you ask? Simple. Video evidence. Since you cannot objectively
>>> view video evidence, you may be wasting your time. Just my experience,
>>> though. Your results may vary.
>>> Krista
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 2:47 AM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi All,
>>>> Hope you are having a great end to your semesters.
>>>> I got called in for jury duty for the first time recently. It will be
>>>> for
>>>> next month. I'm very excited for this opportunity, especially since I
>>>> will
>>>> have been done with school by then. I already registered and confirmed
>>>> that I will be there.
>>>> I was wondering how any of you have handled accommodations. I've been
>>>> given a number I can call to request accommodations and plan to call it.
>>>> I'd like to ask to have someone help me navigate the building, which I
>>>> won't have proper time to orient around. I'm also thinking of asking
>>>> that
>>>> anything printed be ganden in an accessible format, either Braille or
>>>> electronic. Do these requests sound reasonable? What have you all asked
>>>> for?
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> Vejas Vasiliauskas
>>>> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
>>>> Phone: 3102653949
>>>> Email: alpineimagination at gmail.com
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>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 07:37:13 -0700
>>> From: Vejas Vasiliauskas <alpineimagination at gmail.com>
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Question about Jury Duty
>>> Message-ID: <776CA25F-C7FB-4741-9E93-371255D28686 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>>
>>> Hi Krista,
>>> Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
>>> Had you alerted anyone beforehand that you were blind?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Vejas Vasiliauskas
>>> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
>>> Phone: 3102653949
>>> Email: alpineimagination at gmail.com
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On 22 Apr 2018, at 07:26, Krista via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>> I hate to burst your bubble, but when I went for jury duty they sent me
>>>> hmme. Why, you ask? Simple. Video evidence. Since you cannot objectively
>>>> view video evidence, you may be wasting your time. Just my experience,
>>>> though. Your results may vary.
>>>> Krista
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 2:47 AM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>> Hope you are having a great end to your semesters.
>>>>> I got called in for jury duty for the first time recently. It will be
>>>>> for
>>>>> next month. I'm very excited for this opportunity, especially since I
>>>>> will have been done with school by then. I already registered and
>>>>> confirmed that I will be there.
>>>>> I was wondering how any of you have handled accommodations. I've been
>>>>> given a number I can call to request accommodations and plan to call
>>>>> it.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'd like to ask to have someone help me navigate the building, which I
>>>>> won't have proper time to orient around. I'm also thinking of asking
>>>>> that
>>>>> anything printed be ganden in an accessible format, either Braille or
>>>>> electronic. Do these requests sound reasonable? What have you all asked
>>>>> for?
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>> Vejas Vasiliauskas
>>>>> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
>>>>> Phone: 3102653949
>>>>> Email: alpineimagination at gmail.com
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> NABS-L mailing list
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>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 4
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:22:00 -0400
>>> From: Sami Osborne <sami.j.osborne97 at gmail.com>
>>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org, blindtlk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [NABS-L] Question about jury duty selection
>>> Message-ID: <5adca8d5.1c69fb81.7df6a.73e4 at mx.google.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> So I just saw a thread on the NABS list regarding jury duty and
>>> accommodations. That thread has honestly got me wondering,
>>> because I'm 20 years old and haven't been called yet. Does
>>> anyone know what are the factors in determining who is selected
>>> for jury duty? Though I guess being disabled doesn't exempt you
>>> from it.
>>>
>>> I hope to get an answer to this question soon.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Sami
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:23:55 -0400
>>> From: "Justin Williams" <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Question about Jury Duty
>>> Message-ID: <002f01d3da4d$ef2d0b80$cd872280$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>
>>> When I was called for jury duty, I served on a jury.
>>> Justin
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Krista via
>>> NABS-L
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 10:26 AM
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: kitty1488 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Question about Jury Duty
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>> I hate to burst your bubble, but when I went for jury duty they sent me
>>> hmme. Why, you ask? Simple. Video evidence. Since you cannot objectively
>>> view video evidence, you may be wasting your time. Just my experience,
>>> though. Your results may vary.
>>> Krista
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 2:47 AM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi All,
>>>> Hope you are having a great end to your semesters.
>>>> I got called in for jury duty for the first time recently. It will be
>>>> for
>>> next month. I'm very excited for this opportunity, especially since I
>>> will
>>> have been done with school by then. I already registered and confirmed
>>> that
>>> I will be there.
>>>> I was wondering how any of you have handled accommodations. I've been
>>> given a number I can call to request accommodations and plan to call it.
>>>> I'd like to ask to have someone help me navigate the building, which I
>>> won't have proper time to orient around. I'm also thinking of asking that
>>> anything printed be ganden in an accessible format, either Braille or
>>> electronic. Do these requests sound reasonable? What have you all asked
>>> for?
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> Vejas Vasiliauskas
>>>> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
>>>> Phone: 3102653949
>>>> Email: alpineimagination at gmail.com
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> NABS-L mailing list
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>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 6
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 08:38:22 -0700
>>> From: Vejas Vasiliauskas <alpineimagination at gmail.com>
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Question about jury duty selection
>>> Message-ID: <46CE47BF-5E6D-451A-8468-0A8A864CEB9A at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>>
>>> Hi Sami,
>>> That was my thread.
>>> I'm 21, and was very surprised about the fact that I hadn't been summoned
>>> until recently.
>>> I think it is just a random selection based on people who are registered
>>> to
>>> vote.
>>> Also, I don't think the people who summon us to jury duty have any
>>> knowledge
>>> of our disabilities. My jury duty notice only came in print, and as mail
>>> goes to my house instead of my school, my mom read it to me and gave me
>>> the
>>> relevant information. There is a number that I will be calling if I want
>>> accommodation... so I really don't think they would know about it unless
>>> you
>>> called. So asking for accommodtion is solely the responsibility of the
>>> person receiving the notice.
>>> Also keep in mind that, as Jason said in the other thread, you can ask
>>> for
>>> an excuse. You can also have it postponed. It just so happens that my
>>> time
>>> there would be when I had just gotten out of school and before any plans
>>> I'll have away from home.
>>> Vejas Vasiliauskas
>>> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
>>> Phone: 3102653949
>>> Email: alpineimagination at gmail.com
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On 22 Apr 2018, at 08:22, Sami Osborne via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> So I just saw a thread on the NABS list regarding jury duty and
>>>> accommodations. That thread has honestly got me wondering, because I'm
>>>> 20
>>>> years old and haven't been called yet. Does anyone know what are the
>>>> factors in determining who is selected for jury duty? Though I guess
>>>> being
>>>> disabled doesn't exempt you from it.
>>>>
>>>> I hope to get an answer to this question soon.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Sami
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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/alpineimagination%40gmail.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 7
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:01:01 -0500
>>> From: Syed Rizvi <syedrizvinfb at gmail.com>
>>> To: nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [NABS-L] Tonight, 8PM Eastern, Code of Conduct Call with
>>> President Mark Riccobono
>>> Message-ID:
>>> <CAAqtePRLoVMC4v5O5AqFt9bDHc=ZexUw2divK+nhiO0FsP7zmg at mail.gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>>
>>> Dear Students,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> As a community we all have a mutual goal, of creating opportunity and
>>> achieving equality. It is always prudent to have a clear path in our
>>> mission, one that does not compromise on morals and has a sense of
>>> respect,
>>> inclusion and responsibility.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Therefore, tonight, on April 22nd, at 8PM Eastern, we will here from the
>>> president of our organization, President Mark Riccobono, talk about our
>>> new
>>> Code of Conduct. We will learn about our organization?s commitment to
>>> diversity, anti-harassment, non-discrimination and other general
>>> principals.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I urge you all to come hear from our President to better understand our
>>> goals and with what set of values we will embark on this mission
>>> together.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The call-in number is (712)770-5197, and the access code is 265669.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ?The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and
>>> friends
>>> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. The Federation
>>> 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. To help
>>> carry
>>> out the Federation?s vital mission, this Code of Conduct sets forth
>>> policies and standards that all members, especially Federation leaders,
>>> are
>>> expected to adopt and follow.? (NFB Code of Conduct, Introduction)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Syed Rizvi
>>>
>>> 2nd Vice President, National Association of Blind Students
>>>
>>> SyedRizviNFB at GMail.com
>>>
>>> 413-250(3523)
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 8
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:21:35 -0500
>>> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Question about jury duty selection
>>> Message-ID: <auto-000103189346 at mailfront1.g2host.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>>>
>>> I think in most areas prospective jurors are picked from voter
>>> registration records, and it is the luck of the draw.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> At 10:22 AM 4/22/2018, you wrote:
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> So I just saw a thread on the NABS list regarding jury duty and
>>>> accommodations. That thread has honestly got me wondering, because
>>>> I'm 20 years old and haven't been called yet. Does anyone know what
>>>> are the factors in determining who is selected for jury duty? Though
>>>> I guess being disabled doesn't exempt you from it.
>>>>
>>>> I hope to get an answer to this question soon.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Sami
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 9
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:23:04 -0500
>>> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Question about jury duty selection
>>> Message-ID: <auto-000103189391 at mailfront1.g2host.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>>>
>>> I have only been called once, and I am 64 and have been registered to
>>> vote since I was 18. So, the odds probably aren't that great,
>>> particularly if you live in a populated area.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> At 10:38 AM 4/22/2018, you wrote:
>>>> Hi Sami,
>>>> That was my thread.
>>>> I'm 21, and was very surprised about the fact that I hadn't been
>>>> summoned until recently.
>>>> I think it is just a random selection based on people who are
>>>> registered to vote.
>>>> Also, I don't think the people who summon us to jury duty have any
>>>> knowledge of our disabilities. My jury duty notice only came in
>>>> print, and as mail goes to my house instead of my school, my mom
>>>> read it to me and gave me the relevant information. There is a
>>>> number that I will be calling if I want accommodation... so I really
>>>> don't think they would know about it unless you called. So asking
>>>> for accommodtion is solely the responsibility of the person
>>>> receiving the notice.
>>>> Also keep in mind that, as Jason said in the other thread, you can
>>>> ask for an excuse. You can also have it postponed. It just so
>>>> happens that my time there would be when I had just gotten out of
>>>> school and before any plans I'll have away from home.
>>>> Vejas Vasiliauskas
>>>> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
>>>> Phone: 3102653949
>>>> Email: alpineimagination at gmail.com
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>> On 22 Apr 2018, at 08:22, Sami Osborne via NABS-L
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>
>>>>> So I just saw a thread on the NABS list regarding jury duty and
>>>> accommodations. That thread has honestly got me wondering, because
>>>> I'm 20 years old and haven't been called yet. Does anyone know
>>>> what are the factors in determining who is selected for jury duty?
>>>> Though I guess being disabled doesn't exempt you from it.
>>>>>
>>>>> I hope to get an answer to this question soon.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 10
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:24:11 -0400
>>> From: "Jennifer Bazer" <jhipp25 at sc.rr.com>
>>> To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [NABS-L] Calling all SC Blind Students
>>> Message-ID: <023901d3da56$5a5c2ff0$0f148fd0$@sc.rr.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>
>>> If you are a blind student in SC, we are rekindling the South Carolina
>>> Association of Blind Students and have regular conference calls leading
>>> up
>>> to our NFB of SC state convention August 9-12 in Columbia where we will
>>> vote
>>> in officers.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Please join us on a conference call tonight, April 22 at 9 p.m. by
>>> dialing
>>> 712-832-8310 and access code 238-5403.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Kind Regards,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Jennifer Bazer
>>>
>>> Director, NFB of SC Successful Transitions
>>>
>>> 119 S. Kilbourne RD
>>>
>>> Columbia, SC 29205
>>>
>>> 803-960-9977
>>>
>>> Fax: 803-661-7352
>>>
>>> Jhipp25 at sc.rr.com <mailto:Jhipp25 at sc.rr.com>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 11
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:07:35 -0700
>>> From: Matthew Gip <matthewhgip at gmail.com>
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Calling all SC Blind Students
>>> Message-ID: <B20158C8-2D4F-417A-881D-05CD9F0B0A85 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>>
>>> Hi Jennifer,
>>>
>>> I am happy to hear that the South Carolina student division is rekindling
>>> and rebuilding their student division! It?s always very great and nice to
>>> hear how other state divisions are doing. I wish you and the South
>>> Carolina
>>> students the best of luck as we are all moving along in our movement in
>>> this
>>> organization, and as always, our friends from the NABS board can
>>> absolutely
>>> help and the members can definitely help. Good luck!
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Matthew Gip
>>> President, California Association of Blind Students
>>> A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind of California
>>> Phone: (559) 375-2068
>>> Email: matthewhgip at gmail.com
>>> Live The Life You Want!
>>>
>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 9:24 AM, Jennifer Bazer via NABS-L
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> If you are a blind student in SC, we are rekindling the South Carolina
>>>> Association of Blind Students and have regular conference calls leading
>>>> up
>>>> to our NFB of SC state convention August 9-12 in Columbia where we will
>>>> vote
>>>> in officers.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Please join us on a conference call tonight, April 22 at 9 p.m. by
>>>> dialing
>>>> 712-832-8310 and access code 238-5403.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Kind Regards,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Jennifer Bazer
>>>>
>>>> Director, NFB of SC Successful Transitions
>>>>
>>>> 119 S. Kilbourne RD
>>>>
>>>> Columbia, SC 29205
>>>>
>>>> 803-960-9977
>>>>
>>>> Fax: 803-661-7352
>>>>
>>>> Jhipp25 at sc.rr.com <mailto:Jhipp25 at sc.rr.com>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 12
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:24:47 -0700
>>> From: Matthew Gip <matthewhgip at gmail.com>
>>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [NABS-L] ONE WEEK AWAY!
>>> Message-ID: <E43EF1D6-4449-46A8-B1CB-488B58213C05 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>>
>>> Dear Students,
>>>
>>> The California Association of Blind Students is gearing up for our first
>>> ever annual spring reception event in beautiful Los Angeles next
>>> Saturday,
>>> April 28th. This is a division building event, which means we are
>>> building
>>> membership to help grow and expand not only our student division, but the
>>> entire affiliate of California, as well as the entire National Federation
>>> of
>>> the Blind, as we are the students of today, yet the leaders of tomorrow.
>>> The
>>> event will be held at Shakey?s Pizza, located at 935 W. Arbor Vitae
>>> Street,
>>> Inglewood, CA 90305, and it is from 12 to 3 pm. Come join us for a
>>> fun-filled day of delicious food, prizes, and meet other blind students
>>> in
>>> Southern California. Everything will be covered by our student division
>>> and
>>> if you bring a fellow blind friend, your name will be thrown into a
>>> raffle
>>> for the grand prize which is... an AMZON ECHO DOT!!!
>>>
>>> Shoutout to our good friends from the NABS board for always being so
>>> supportive, helpful, and proactive in helping the students in California
>>> help spread the word.
>>>
>>> Here is the link to register or simply show up on Saturday at Shakey?s.
>>> https://cabs2018.wordpress.com/2018/03/19/8/
>>>
>>> I look forward to seeing all of you on Saturday!
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Matthew Gip
>>> President, California Association of Blind Students
>>> A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind of California
>>> Phone: (559) 375-2068
>>> Email: matthewhgip at gmail.com
>>> Live The Life You Want!
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 13
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 15:03:15 -0500
>>> From: "Cory McMahon" <cory.j.mcmahon at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>, <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Question about jury duty selection
>>> Message-ID: <06ae01d3da74$f455c6c0$dd015440$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>
>>> I was called, and ended up having to talk to the judge, at which point, I
>>> was excused.
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Cory McMahon
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sami Osborne via
>>> NABS-L
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 10:22 AM
>>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org; blindtlk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Sami Osborne <sami.j.osborne97 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [NABS-L] Question about jury duty selection
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> So I just saw a thread on the NABS list regarding jury duty and
>>> accommodations. That thread has honestly got me wondering, because I'm
>>> 20
>>> years old and haven't been called yet. Does anyone know what are the
>>> factors in determining who is selected for jury duty? Though I guess
>>> being
>>> disabled doesn't exempt you from it.
>>>
>>> I hope to get an answer to this question soon.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Sami
>>>
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>>> om
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 14
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 16:29:07 -0400
>>> From: Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>
>>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [NABS-L] Presenting Solo with PowerPoint and Mixed Media
>>> using JAWS 18
>>> Message-ID:
>>> <CALEYb2vV1fop2O_wkV7uESmDneXBPqpAbHqNiKeAZDreaJMhkw at mail.gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>>
>>> Good afternoon,
>>>
>>> I need suggestions for doing a solo PowerPoint presentation as I have
>>> a big case presentation to give on Tuesday. This may sound silly, but
>>> how does one present the slide show for an audience while also trying
>>> to present the oral presentation? I usually emboss my slides in
>>> Braille and have my group members move through slide by slide for me
>>> so I can solely focus on trying to communicate the material. I've
>>> somehow, until this point in my academic and professional career,
>>> managed to avoid solo presentations requiring PowerPoints and other
>>> mixed media. This is coming to a slightly terrifying end and I need
>>> help. I'm nervous about having to listen to JAWS, speak, manipulate
>>> the computer keyboard commands, and read my slides from a Braille
>>> print-out or my Braille Note. It seems like a lot of switching back
>>> and forth and I'm not great with multi-tasking; therefore, I am
>>> reaching out for guidance.
>>>
>>> Fortunately I know a bit about putting the PowerPoint together using
>>> JAWS 18 on a Windows 7 computer,, although I'm still not confident
>>> with that and can't do great visual effects, graphics, etc. I know
>>> I'll need to use some inaccessible technologies in the room and this
>>> part is also making me nervous. I think there is a big screen that can
>>> hook up to my laptop that has JAWS on it, so in theory, I should still
>>> be able to manipulate and control the presentation that way but I'm
>>> not sure how to handle the hooking up to the speakers and screen or if
>>> connecting to speakers for showing audio clips will interfere with my
>>> listening to JAWS which I need in order to maneuver the presentation.
>>> A part of the presentation includes utilizing some video clips from
>>> client sessions in my clinic to demonstrate specific interventions
>>> used.
>>>
>>> I know people will use the Notes for Slides section on PowerPoints,
>>> but to me, this has not seemed or felt practical as a JAWS user. If
>>> anyone has found it helpful, can you explain how you have used it
>>> successfully while giving a presentation?
>>>
>>> Tips and tricks from more seasoned blind presenters would be greatly
>>> appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.
>>>
>>> Best wishes,
>>> Sarah
>>> --
>>> Sarah K. Meyer
>>> Graduate Student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
>>> Ball State University
>>> sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com
>>> (317)402-6632
>>>
>>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>>> characteristic that defines you or your future. 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 15
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 16:39:17 -0400
>>> From: Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>
>>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [NABS-L] CONFERENCE CALL - NABS Code of Conduct (Sunday,
>>> April 22, at 8pm eastern)
>>> Message-ID:
>>> <CALEYb2s8tUzz+p+6KNarWSPVXu4Vw=6mwveRWcF6f9PC6wA28w at mail.gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>>
>>> Dear Kathryn and all,
>>> Thank you from the bottom of my heart for adopting this code of
>>> conduct. I sincerely hope that all other divisions, affiliates,
>>> chapters, and the National Division as a whole are planning to adopt
>>> this code of conduct if it hasn't already been done. I also sincerely
>>> hope that our training centers will adopt this code of conduct. I
>>> especially appreciate that you are addressing concerns about diversity
>>> and inclusion, sexual assault and harassment, and procedures for
>>> handling complaints. It is high time that we had some structure and
>>> accountability like this in place and I am truly grateful to you and
>>> President Riccobono for taking these important steps to protect the
>>> members of our organization, the integrity of what we do, and our
>>> reputation as a whole. I have so much respect, gratitude, and
>>> admiration for you for taking these important steps.
>>>
>>> I may be reaching out with individual questions as I may not be able
>>> to participate in this call tonight. For now, I just wanted to express
>>> publicly my deepest gratitude.
>>>
>>> All the best,
>>>
>>> Sarah
>>>
>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2018 23:04:10 -0400
>>> From: "Kathryn Webster, President,? ? ? National Association of Blind
>>> ? ? ? ? Students" <
>>> nabs.president at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
>>> ? ? ? ? <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>,
>>> <
>>> nfbnet-students at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: "'Syed Rizvi'" <
>>> syedrizvinfb at gmail.com>,
>>> ? ? ? ? <michael.ausbun at gmail.com>,
>>> ? ?<
>>> chelsea.peahl at hotmail.com>,
>>> "'Cody
>>> ? ? ? ? Beardslee'" <
>>> codybeardslee at gmail.com>,
>>> <
>>> ShannonCantan.nfb at gmail.com>,
>>> ? ? ? ? "'Dustin Cather'" <
>>> cather.dustin at gmail.com>,
>>> ? <
>>> bjduarte at asu.edu>,
>>> ? ? ? ? <williams.tarik20 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [NABS-L] CONFERENCE CALL - NABS Code of Conduct (Sunday,
>>> ? ? ? ? April 22, at 8pm eastern)
>>> Message-ID: <01cd01d3d52f$9830f1c0$c892d540$@
>>> gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;? ? ? ?charset="us-ascii"
>>>
>>> Students,
>>>
>>> On Thursday, March 9, 2018, the National Association of Blind Students
>>> (NABS) Board adopted the below Code of Conduct as Federation policy. As
>>> our
>>> organization puts a concerted emphasis on diversity, inclusion, equality,
>>> and respect, our members and leaders are expected to abide by the below
>>> Code
>>> in carrying out the mission and purpose of the National Federation of the
>>> Blind. We are grateful to President Riccobono and the National Board of
>>> Directors for spearheading efforts to explicitly adopt a Federation Code
>>> of
>>> Conduct as we continue improving the lives of blind people.
>>>
>>> I invite each of you to not only read, but understand the NABS Code of
>>> Conduct as outlined. As stated, we do not tolerate harassment, assault,
>>> discrimination, or behavior unbecoming to any of our members. This Code
>>> of
>>> Conduct sets forth a minimum standard; forcing all of us to reflect and
>>> make
>>> choices each and every day. I am incredibly passionate about the
>>> initiative
>>> undertaken and am glad that our students are encouraged and expected to
>>> follow the standards. Thus, I am interested in questions, concerns,
>>> hesitations, etc. Our members are the core of our greater organization;
>>> and
>>> as such, vital in the progression of NABS and the National Federation of
>>> the
>>> Blind.
>>>
>>> On Sunday, April 22, at 8pm eastern, we are hosting a call to discuss the
>>> adopted policies as a means of transparency and accountability to each of
>>> us. I encourage you to join President Riccobono and myself, as well as
>>> our
>>> NABS Board, to dissect the below material and voice any questions you may
>>> have. While the standards outlined within the Code of Conduct were
>>> expected
>>> prior to the formal adoption, we should place a high priority on
>>> personally
>>> comprehending the guidelines.
>>>
>>> When - Sunday, April 22
>>>
>>> Time - 8pm eastern
>>>
>>> Where - NABS line; 712-770-5197,,265669.
>>>
>>> I'm here to address any questions before, after, or during! I thank you
>>> for
>>> your time, energy, and outstanding participation in the National
>>> Association
>>> of Blind students!
>>>
>>> NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS CODE OF CONDUCT
>>>
>>> I. Introduction
>>>
>>> The National Association of Blind Students is part of a nationwide
>>> community
>>> of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the
>>> nation's
>>> blind. The Federation 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. To help carry out the Federation's vital mission, this Code of
>>> Conduct
>>> sets forth policies and standards that all members, especially Federation
>>> leaders, are expected to adopt and follow.
>>>
>>> II. Diversity Policy
>>>
>>> The National Association of Blind Students embraces diversity and full
>>> participation as core values in its mission to achieve equality,
>>> opportunity, and security for the blind. We are committed to building and
>>> maintaining a national division that is unified in its priorities and
>>> programs and is directed by the membership. We respect differences of
>>> opinion, beliefs, identities, and other characteristics that demonstrate
>>> that blind people are a diverse cross section of society. Furthermore,
>>> the
>>> division is dedicated to continuing to establish new methods of
>>> membership
>>> and leadership development that reflect the diversity of the entire blind
>>> community. In promoting a diverse and growing organization, we expect
>>> integrity and honesty in our relationships with each other and openness
>>> to
>>> learning about and experiencing cultural diversity. We believe that these
>>> qualities are crucial to fostering social and intellectual maturity.
>>> Intellectual maturity also requires individual struggle with unfamiliar
>>> ideas. We recognize that our views and convictions will be challenged,
>>> and
>>> we expect this challenge to take place in a climate of tolerance and
>>> mutual
>>> respect in order to maintain a united organization. While we encourage
>>> the
>>> exchange of differing ideas and experiences, we do not condone the use of
>>> demeaning, derogatory, or discriminatory language, action, or any other
>>> form
>>> of expression intended to marginalize an individual or group. The
>>> National
>>> Association of Blind Students does not tolerate discrimination on the
>>> basis
>>> of race, creed, color, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual
>>> orientation, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, genetic
>>> information, disability, or any other characteristic or intersectionality
>>> of
>>> characteristics.
>>>
>>> III. Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
>>>
>>> The National Association of Blind Students will not tolerate
>>> discrimination
>>> on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender identity and
>>> expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, marital
>>> status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic
>>> or
>>> intersectionality of characteristics. Harassment on the basis of any of
>>> these characteristics similarly will not be tolerated. Although this Code
>>> of
>>> Conduct establishes a minimum standard prohibiting discrimination and
>>> harassment, nothing in this Code should be interpreted to limit in any
>>> way
>>> a
>>> person's right to report abuse or harassment to law enforcement when
>>> appropriate.
>>>
>>> Sexual harassment is prohibited by state and federal law and also will
>>> not
>>> be tolerated by the National Association of Blind Students. Complaints of
>>> harassment may be lodged by a female against a male, by a female against
>>> a
>>> female, by a male against a male, or by a male against a female. Sexual
>>> harassment is defined as "unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual
>>> favors, sexually motivated physical contact, or other verbal or physical
>>> conduct or communication of a sexual nature." The following conduct is
>>> either considered conduct that by itself is sexual harassment, or that
>>> has
>>> the potential risk of causing sexual harassment to occur, and this
>>> conduct
>>> is therefore prohibited:
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?unwelcome inappropriate physical contact or
>>> touching;
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?repeating of sexually suggestive
>>> jokes/references/innuendoes and comments about an individual's
>>> body/sexual
>>> prowess/physical attributes/dress;
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?the use of sexually derogatory
>>> language/pictures/videos toward/about another person;
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?the use of inappropriate sexual gestures;
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?sexually suggestive propositions; and
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?explicit or implicit threats that failure to submit
>>> will have negative consequences.
>>>
>>> Under this policy, harassment can be verbal, written, or physical conduct
>>> that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual
>>> because
>>> of his or her race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
>>> identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status,
>>> citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected
>>> by
>>> law; or that of his or her relatives, friends, or associates, and that a)
>>> has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or
>>> offensive
>>> environment; b) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering
>>> with
>>> an individual's performance or involvement in the organization; or c)
>>> otherwise adversely affects an individual's opportunities for
>>> participation/advancement in the organization.
>>>
>>> Harassing conduct includes epithets, slurs, or negative stereotyping;
>>> threatening, intimidating or hostile acts including bullying; denigrating
>>> jokes; and written or graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility
>>> or
>>> aversion toward an individual or group that is placed on walls or
>>> elsewhere
>>> on the organization's premises or circulated by email, phone (including
>>> voice messages), text messages, social networking sites, or other means.
>>>
>>> IV. Social Media and Web Policy
>>>
>>> All members of the Federation, but especially officers of National
>>> Association of Blind Students, should follow these recommended guidelines
>>> when making comments online, posting to a blog, using
>>> Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn/YouTube/Pinterest/Instagram/similar tools,
>>> and/or
>>> using other platforms that fall under the definition of social media:
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?Promote the mission and branding message of the organization in
>>> comments/posts.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?Recognize that you are morally and legally responsible for
>>> comments/pictures posted online.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?Be aware that the audience includes members and nonmembers of
>>> the
>>> NFB, both youth and adults, representing diverse cultures and
>>> backgrounds.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?Refrain from using profanity/derogatory language.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?Post/respond with integrity. Though you may disagree with a
>>> post,
>>> be respectful and factual. Do not fight or air personal grievances
>>> online.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?Do not post materials that are inappropriate for
>>> children/minors
>>> to view/share/read.
>>>
>>> V. Conflict of Interest Policy
>>>
>>> Each National Association of Blind Students officer (hereafter national
>>> division leader) is expected to take appropriate responsibility to
>>> protect
>>> the Federation from misappropriation or mismanagement of Federation funds
>>> (including funds of the division in which the national division leader
>>> assumes a leadership role).
>>>
>>> Each national division leader is expected to disclose the existence of
>>> any
>>> potentially conflicting personal financial interest or relationship to
>>> the
>>> full National Association of Blind Students Board of Directors and seek
>>> its
>>> review and approval, as specified below. For example:
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?A national division leader must seek board review and approval
>>> of
>>> his or her receipt of salary or compensation of any kind from the
>>> Federation
>>> (including an affiliate, chapter, or division).
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?A national division leader must seek board review and approval
>>> of
>>> receipt by his or her spouse, parent, child, sibling, or other close
>>> relative of salary or compensation of any kind from the Federation
>>> (including an affiliate, chapter, or division).
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?A national division leader must seek board review and approval
>>> of
>>> any ownership interest exceeding 5 percent in or of any salary,
>>> compensation, commission, or significant tangible gift from any
>>> commercial
>>> venture doing business or seeking to do business with the Federation
>>> (including an affiliate, chapter, or division). This process will also
>>> apply
>>> to the review of such interests involving spouses, parents, children,
>>> siblings, or other close relatives.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?In reviewing matters brought pursuant to this section, the
>>> division officer seeking division board review and approval will refrain
>>> from voting.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?Each national division leader shall take appropriate steps to
>>> avoid unauthorized or inaccurate appearances or official endorsement by
>>> the
>>> Federation (including an affiliate, chapter, or division) of any product,
>>> service, or activity that has not been so endorsed. For example, because
>>> the
>>> Federation never endorses political parties or candidates for elected
>>> office, any national division leader participating in the political
>>> process
>>> must take care to avoid creating an appearance of official Federation
>>> endorsement.
>>>
>>> VI. Policy While Interacting with Minors
>>>
>>> For purposes of this Code of Conduct and consistent with most legal
>>> standards, a minor is any individual under the age of eighteen. While
>>> interacting with any minor, a national division officer shall recognize
>>> that
>>> a minor cannot legally give consent for any purpose even if said minor is
>>> verbally or otherwise expressing consent. For example, a minor may say
>>> that
>>> he/ or she consents to physical interaction. However, such consent is not
>>> valid or legal and should not be accepted. A parent or guardian must be
>>> informed and consulted about any action requiring consent from the minor.
>>> A
>>> national division leader shall report any inappropriate interactions
>>> between
>>> adults and minors to the minor's parents and law enforcement when
>>> appropriate.
>>>
>>> VII. Alcohol and Drug Policy
>>>
>>> Although alcoholic beverages are served at some Federation social
>>> functions,
>>> members and Federation leaders may not participate in any such functions
>>> in
>>> a condition that prevents them from participating safely and from
>>> conducting
>>> Federation business effectively or that might cause embarrassment to or
>>> damage the reputation of the Federation. The Federation prohibits the
>>> possession, sale, purchase, delivery, dispensing, use, or transfer of
>>> illegal substances on Federation property or at Federation functions.
>>>
>>> VIII. Other General Principles
>>>
>>> In addition to the other policies and standards set-forth herein,
>>> officers
>>> of the National Association of Blind Students (hereafter national
>>> division
>>> leaders) shall adhere to the following standards:
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?National division leaders shall practice accountability and
>>> transparency in all activities and transactions.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?National division leaders shall foster a welcoming environment
>>> at
>>> NFB meetings, events, and conferences that is a cooperative and
>>> productive
>>> atmosphere for all members and nonmembers.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?National division leaders shall interact with NFB staff in a
>>> professional manner and follow proper channels of authority and
>>> communication.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?National division leaders shall positively promote the NFB
>>> through
>>> verbal and written communication.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?Whenever possible, national division leaders and members are
>>> strongly encouraged to handle conflicts or complaints involving other
>>> members privately, directly, and respectfully. Nothing in this standard
>>> is
>>> intended to limit a national division leader's or member's right to
>>> pursue
>>> organizational change through appropriate methods or to limit anyone's
>>> right
>>> to file a complaint for violation of this Code when necessary.
>>>
>>> IX. Violations and Complaint Procedure
>>>
>>> Violations of this Code of Conduct, after first being established through
>>> the process set-forth below, are subject to disciplinary action by the
>>> Federation. Such disciplinary actions may include but are not limited to
>>> counselling, verbal and/or written reprimand, probation, suspension or
>>> termination of officer/leadership duties, and/or suspension or expulsion
>>> from the Federation.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?Any complaint for a violation of this Code of Conduct shall be
>>> filed with the national division president. The national division
>>> president
>>> shall appoint a committee of no more than four persons to investigate the
>>> complaint and provide a recommendation for action or lack thereof. The
>>> committee shall be comprised of persons not directly involved in the
>>> matters
>>> being raised and who can be completely unbiased about the individuals and
>>> issues addressed in the complaint. Every effort shall be made to appoint
>>> a
>>> committee reflecting the broad diversity of individuals in the
>>> Federation.
>>> The national division president shall inform the national President in a
>>> timely fashion of any complaints filed and report on the resolution of
>>> such
>>> complaints.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?Complaints shall be treated as confidential in order to protect
>>> the identity and reputation of the person about whom the complaint is
>>> filed
>>> and the person filing the complaint.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?All complaints shall be filed as promptly as possible. Except
>>> under extreme circumstances, no complaint shall be accepted or
>>> investigated
>>> after a year from the time of the alleged violation of this Code.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?Complaints that turn out to be false and used for the purpose
>>> of
>>> harassing, intimidating, or retaliating against someone will be subject
>>> to
>>> the same kind of disciplinary action enumerated above.
>>>
>>> *? ? ? ? ?Any person dissatisfied with the resolution of a complaint may
>>> file an appeal with the National Association of Blind Students Board of
>>> Directors, which may, in its discretion, take such action as it deems
>>> necessary. If a person is still dissatisfied, such person may raise the
>>> matter to the national board of directors, which may, in its discretion,
>>> take whatever action it deems necessary. No national or state board
>>> member
>>> shall participate in the consideration of an appeal under this Code if
>>> such
>>> board member is the subject of the complaint or if such board member
>>> cannot
>>> be completely unbiased, impartial, and fair while considering the matter.
>>>
>>> X. Minimum Standard
>>>
>>> This Code of Conduct is intended to recite a minimum set of standards
>>> expected of Federation members. It sets forth the spirit that the
>>> Federation
>>> expects of all of its participants toward each other and toward those who
>>> work with the Federation at all of its levels. It is intended to be
>>> interpreted broadly to instill a respectful, cooperative, and welcoming
>>> spirit in members and in the activities of the Federation.
>>>
>>> XI. Federation Pledge and Acknowledgement of Code of Conduct
>>>
>>> I, (national division leader), pledge to participate actively in the
>>> efforts
>>> of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity,
>>> and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the
>>> Federation; and to abide by its Constitution. I further acknowledge that
>>> I
>>> have read this Code of Conduct and that I will follow its policies,
>>> standards, and principles.
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Kathryn C. Webster
>>>
>>> President | National Association of Blind Students
>>>
>>> ? ? A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind
>>>
>>> (203) 273-8463
>>>
>>> Nabs.president at gmail.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Sarah K. Meyer
>>> Graduate Student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
>>> Ball State University
>>> sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com
>>> (317)402-6632
>>>
>>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>>> characteristic that defines you or your future. 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 16
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 17:29:44 -0400
>>> From: kitty1488 at gmail.com
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Question about Jury Duty
>>> Message-ID: <C2389474-6076-4144-B3E6-0CA12CB09D79 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>> No, there was no way to alert anyone that I was blind. I registered, went
>>> there, and the judge by like, "Did it ever occur to you that you
>>> couldn't
>>> do this?" And I was like, "Um... no? Not really." And then he explained
>>> about video evidence, which makes absolute sense. You cannot objectively
>>> observe something like that, and that's what you may be required to do.
>>> Someone can describe it to you alb they want, but it's not YOUR
>>> observation,
>>> it's THEIRS. That could be an issue during deliberations. Because someone
>>> COULD just be telling you how THEY want you to see it. So you could get
>>> there and the judge will probably say they can't use you. If they don't,
>>> I'll be surprised.
>>> Krista
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 10:37 AM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi Krista,
>>>> Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
>>>> Had you alerted anyone beforehand that you were blind?
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Vejas Vasiliauskas
>>>> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
>>>> Phone: 3102653949
>>>> Email: alpineimagination at gmail.com
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>> On 22 Apr 2018, at 07:26, Krista via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>> I hate to burst your bubble, but when I went for jury duty they sent me
>>>>> hmme. Why, you ask? Simple. Video evidence. Since you cannot
>>>>> objectively
>>>>> view video evidence, you may be wasting your time. Just my experience,
>>>>> though. Your results may vary.
>>>>> Krista
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 2:47 AM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>>> Hope you are having a great end to your semesters.
>>>>>> I got called in for jury duty for the first time recently. It will be
>>>>>> for next month. I'm very excited for this opportunity, especially
>>>>>> since
>>>>>> I will have been done with school by then. I already registered and
>>>>>> confirmed that I will be there.
>>>>>> I was wondering how any of you have handled accommodations. I've been
>>>>>> given a number I can call to request accommodations and plan to call
>>>>>> it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'd like to ask to have someone help me navigate the building, which I
>>>>>> won't have proper time to orient around. I'm also thinking of asking
>>>>>> that anything printed be ganden in an accessible format, either
>>>>>> Braille
>>>>>> or electronic. Do these requests sound reasonable? What have you all
>>>>>> asked for?
>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>> Vejas Vasiliauskas
>>>>>> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind
>>>>>> Students
>>>>>> Phone: 3102653949
>>>>>> Email: alpineimagination at gmail.com
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 17
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 15:54:36 -0600
>>> From: Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com>
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Sarah Meyer <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] CONFERENCE CALL - NABS Code of Conduct (Sunday,
>>> April 22, at 8pm eastern)
>>> Message-ID:
>>> <CAOF1yXEvfAhs8L6OG-1fFFVor-CbM_t=LQ+kFZi4HewQS=cURw at mail.gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>>
>>> hello sarah and all,
>>>
>>> yes, this is a good topic and, I too am glad that the national nfb and
>>> president ricabanno has finally decided to use this code of conduct in
>>> the organization! I do hope that we can use this code of conduct in
>>> all of the umbrellas of the nfb in the local, state, and national
>>> levels too not just through nabs. I believe this is a time in the
>>> communications society due to the metoo movement in the entertainment
>>> industry and, especially in all organizations that we need this code
>>> of conduct! it's time that the nfb decided to do this! a code of
>>> conduct or ethics involved in allbusinesses and organizations public,
>>> private, or nonprofit. thanks again and, I will try to call in if
>>> possible. if not then I will now just voice my views here....
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> hugs,
>>> amy
>>>
>>>> On 4/22/18, Sarah Meyer via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Dear Kathryn and all,
>>>> Thank you from the bottom of my heart for adopting this code of
>>>> conduct. I sincerely hope that all other divisions, affiliates,
>>>> chapters, and the National Division as a whole are planning to adopt
>>>> this code of conduct if it hasn't already been done. I also sincerely
>>>> hope that our training centers will adopt this code of conduct. I
>>>> especially appreciate that you are addressing concerns about diversity
>>>> and inclusion, sexual assault and harassment, and procedures for
>>>> handling complaints. It is high time that we had some structure and
>>>> accountability like this in place and I am truly grateful to you and
>>>> President Riccobono for taking these important steps to protect the
>>>> members of our organization, the integrity of what we do, and our
>>>> reputation as a whole. I have so much respect, gratitude, and
>>>> admiration for you for taking these important steps.
>>>>
>>>> I may be reaching out with individual questions as I may not be able
>>>> to participate in this call tonight. For now, I just wanted to express
>>>> publicly my deepest gratitude.
>>>>
>>>> All the best,
>>>>
>>>> Sarah
>>>>
>>>> Message: 5
>>>> Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2018 23:04:10 -0400
>>>> From: "Kathryn Webster, President, National Association of Blind
>>>> Students" <
>>>> nabs.president at gmail.com>
>>>> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>,
>>>> <
>>>> nfbnet-students at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: "'Syed Rizvi'" <
>>>> syedrizvinfb at gmail.com>,
>>>> <michael.ausbun at gmail.com>,
>>>> <
>>>> chelsea.peahl at hotmail.com>,
>>>> "'Cody
>>>> Beardslee'" <
>>>> codybeardslee at gmail.com>,
>>>> <
>>>> ShannonCantan.nfb at gmail.com>,
>>>> "'Dustin Cather'" <
>>>> cather.dustin at gmail.com>,
>>>> <
>>>> bjduarte at asu.edu>,
>>>> <williams.tarik20 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [NABS-L] CONFERENCE CALL - NABS Code of Conduct (Sunday,
>>>> April 22, at 8pm eastern)
>>>> Message-ID: <01cd01d3d52f$9830f1c0$c892d540$@
>>>> gmail.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>>
>>>> Students,
>>>>
>>>> On Thursday, March 9, 2018, the National Association of Blind Students
>>>> (NABS) Board adopted the below Code of Conduct as Federation policy. As
>>>> our
>>>> organization puts a concerted emphasis on diversity, inclusion,
>>>> equality,
>>>> and respect, our members and leaders are expected to abide by the below
>>>> Code
>>>> in carrying out the mission and purpose of the National Federation of
>>>> the
>>>> Blind. We are grateful to President Riccobono and the National Board of
>>>> Directors for spearheading efforts to explicitly adopt a Federation Code
>>>> of
>>>> Conduct as we continue improving the lives of blind people.
>>>>
>>>> I invite each of you to not only read, but understand the NABS Code of
>>>> Conduct as outlined. As stated, we do not tolerate harassment, assault,
>>>> discrimination, or behavior unbecoming to any of our members. This Code
>>>> of
>>>> Conduct sets forth a minimum standard; forcing all of us to reflect and
>>>> make
>>>> choices each and every day. I am incredibly passionate about the
>>>> initiative
>>>> undertaken and am glad that our students are encouraged and expected to
>>>> follow the standards. Thus, I am interested in questions, concerns,
>>>> hesitations, etc. Our members are the core of our greater organization;
>>>> and
>>>> as such, vital in the progression of NABS and the National Federation of
>>>> the
>>>> Blind.
>>>>
>>>> On Sunday, April 22, at 8pm eastern, we are hosting a call to discuss
>>>> the
>>>> adopted policies as a means of transparency and accountability to each
>>>> of
>>>> us. I encourage you to join President Riccobono and myself, as well as
>>>> our
>>>> NABS Board, to dissect the below material and voice any questions you
>>>> may
>>>> have. While the standards outlined within the Code of Conduct were
>>>> expected
>>>> prior to the formal adoption, we should place a high priority on
>>>> personally
>>>> comprehending the guidelines.
>>>>
>>>> When - Sunday, April 22
>>>>
>>>> Time - 8pm eastern
>>>>
>>>> Where - NABS line; 712-770-5197,,265669.
>>>>
>>>> I'm here to address any questions before, after, or during! I thank you
>>>> for
>>>> your time, energy, and outstanding participation in the National
>>>> Association
>>>> of Blind students!
>>>>
>>>> NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS CODE OF CONDUCT
>>>>
>>>> I. Introduction
>>>>
>>>> The National Association of Blind Students is part of a nationwide
>>>> community
>>>> of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the
>>>> nation's
>>>> blind. The Federation 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. To help carry out the Federation's vital mission, this Code of
>>>> Conduct
>>>> sets forth policies and standards that all members, especially
>>>> Federation
>>>> leaders, are expected to adopt and follow.
>>>>
>>>> II. Diversity Policy
>>>>
>>>> The National Association of Blind Students embraces diversity and full
>>>> participation as core values in its mission to achieve equality,
>>>> opportunity, and security for the blind. We are committed to building
>>>> and
>>>> maintaining a national division that is unified in its priorities and
>>>> programs and is directed by the membership. We respect differences of
>>>> opinion, beliefs, identities, and other characteristics that demonstrate
>>>> that blind people are a diverse cross section of society. Furthermore,
>>>> the
>>>> division is dedicated to continuing to establish new methods of
>>>> membership
>>>> and leadership development that reflect the diversity of the entire
>>>> blind
>>>> community. In promoting a diverse and growing organization, we expect
>>>> integrity and honesty in our relationships with each other and openness
>>>> to
>>>> learning about and experiencing cultural diversity. We believe that
>>>> these
>>>> qualities are crucial to fostering social and intellectual maturity.
>>>> Intellectual maturity also requires individual struggle with unfamiliar
>>>> ideas. We recognize that our views and convictions will be challenged,
>>>> and
>>>> we expect this challenge to take place in a climate of tolerance and
>>>> mutual
>>>> respect in order to maintain a united organization. While we encourage
>>>> the
>>>> exchange of differing ideas and experiences, we do not condone the use
>>>> of
>>>> demeaning, derogatory, or discriminatory language, action, or any other
>>>> form
>>>> of expression intended to marginalize an individual or group. The
>>>> National
>>>> Association of Blind Students does not tolerate discrimination on the
>>>> basis
>>>> of race, creed, color, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual
>>>> orientation, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, genetic
>>>> information, disability, or any other characteristic or
>>>> intersectionality
>>>> of
>>>> characteristics.
>>>>
>>>> III. Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
>>>>
>>>> The National Association of Blind Students will not tolerate
>>>> discrimination
>>>> on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender identity and
>>>> expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, marital
>>>> status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other
>>>> characteristic
>>>> or
>>>> intersectionality of characteristics. Harassment on the basis of any of
>>>> these characteristics similarly will not be tolerated. Although this
>>>> Code
>>>> of
>>>> Conduct establishes a minimum standard prohibiting discrimination and
>>>> harassment, nothing in this Code should be interpreted to limit in any
>>>> way
>>>> a
>>>> person's right to report abuse or harassment to law enforcement when
>>>> appropriate.
>>>>
>>>> Sexual harassment is prohibited by state and federal law and also will
>>>> not
>>>> be tolerated by the National Association of Blind Students. Complaints
>>>> of
>>>> harassment may be lodged by a female against a male, by a female against
>>>> a
>>>> female, by a male against a male, or by a male against a female. Sexual
>>>> harassment is defined as "unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual
>>>> favors, sexually motivated physical contact, or other verbal or physical
>>>> conduct or communication of a sexual nature." The following conduct is
>>>> either considered conduct that by itself is sexual harassment, or that
>>>> has
>>>> the potential risk of causing sexual harassment to occur, and this
>>>> conduct
>>>> is therefore prohibited:
>>>>
>>>> * unwelcome inappropriate physical contact or
>>>> touching;
>>>>
>>>> * repeating of sexually suggestive
>>>> jokes/references/innuendoes and comments about an individual's
>>>> body/sexual
>>>> prowess/physical attributes/dress;
>>>>
>>>> * the use of sexually derogatory
>>>> language/pictures/videos toward/about another person;
>>>>
>>>> * the use of inappropriate sexual gestures;
>>>>
>>>> * sexually suggestive propositions; and
>>>>
>>>> * explicit or implicit threats that failure to
>>>> submit
>>>> will have negative consequences.
>>>>
>>>> Under this policy, harassment can be verbal, written, or physical
>>>> conduct
>>>> that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual
>>>> because
>>>> of his or her race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
>>>> identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital
>>>> status,
>>>> citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected
>>>> by
>>>> law; or that of his or her relatives, friends, or associates, and that
>>>> a)
>>>> has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or
>>>> offensive
>>>> environment; b) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering
>>>> with
>>>> an individual's performance or involvement in the organization; or c)
>>>> otherwise adversely affects an individual's opportunities for
>>>> participation/advancement in the organization.
>>>>
>>>> Harassing conduct includes epithets, slurs, or negative stereotyping;
>>>> threatening, intimidating or hostile acts including bullying;
>>>> denigrating
>>>> jokes; and written or graphic material that denigrates or shows
>>>> hostility
>>>> or
>>>> aversion toward an individual or group that is placed on walls or
>>>> elsewhere
>>>> on the organization's premises or circulated by email, phone (including
>>>> voice messages), text messages, social networking sites, or other means.
>>>>
>>>> IV. Social Media and Web Policy
>>>>
>>>> All members of the Federation, but especially officers of National
>>>> Association of Blind Students, should follow these recommended
>>>> guidelines
>>>> when making comments online, posting to a blog, using
>>>> Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn/YouTube/Pinterest/Instagram/similar tools,
>>>> and/or
>>>> using other platforms that fall under the definition of social media:
>>>>
>>>> * Promote the mission and branding message of the organization
>>>> in
>>>> comments/posts.
>>>>
>>>> * Recognize that you are morally and legally responsible for
>>>> comments/pictures posted online.
>>>>
>>>> * Be aware that the audience includes members and nonmembers of
>>>> the
>>>> NFB, both youth and adults, representing diverse cultures and
>>>> backgrounds.
>>>>
>>>> * Refrain from using profanity/derogatory language.
>>>>
>>>> * Post/respond with integrity. Though you may disagree with a
>>>> post,
>>>> be respectful and factual. Do not fight or air personal grievances
>>>> online.
>>>>
>>>> * Do not post materials that are inappropriate for
>>>> children/minors
>>>> to view/share/read.
>>>>
>>>> V. Conflict of Interest Policy
>>>>
>>>> Each National Association of Blind Students officer (hereafter national
>>>> division leader) is expected to take appropriate responsibility to
>>>> protect
>>>> the Federation from misappropriation or mismanagement of Federation
>>>> funds
>>>> (including funds of the division in which the national division leader
>>>> assumes a leadership role).
>>>>
>>>> Each national division leader is expected to disclose the existence of
>>>> any
>>>> potentially conflicting personal financial interest or relationship to
>>>> the
>>>> full National Association of Blind Students Board of Directors and seek
>>>> its
>>>> review and approval, as specified below. For example:
>>>>
>>>> * A national division leader must seek board review and approval
>>>> of
>>>> his or her receipt of salary or compensation of any kind from the
>>>> Federation
>>>> (including an affiliate, chapter, or division).
>>>>
>>>> * A national division leader must seek board review and approval
>>>> of
>>>> receipt by his or her spouse, parent, child, sibling, or other close
>>>> relative of salary or compensation of any kind from the Federation
>>>> (including an affiliate, chapter, or division).
>>>>
>>>> * A national division leader must seek board review and approval
>>>> of
>>>> any ownership interest exceeding 5 percent in or of any salary,
>>>> compensation, commission, or significant tangible gift from any
>>>> commercial
>>>> venture doing business or seeking to do business with the Federation
>>>> (including an affiliate, chapter, or division). This process will also
>>>> apply
>>>> to the review of such interests involving spouses, parents, children,
>>>> siblings, or other close relatives.
>>>>
>>>> * In reviewing matters brought pursuant to this section, the
>>>> division officer seeking division board review and approval will refrain
>>>> from voting.
>>>>
>>>> * Each national division leader shall take appropriate steps to
>>>> avoid unauthorized or inaccurate appearances or official endorsement by
>>>> the
>>>> Federation (including an affiliate, chapter, or division) of any
>>>> product,
>>>> service, or activity that has not been so endorsed. For example, because
>>>> the
>>>> Federation never endorses political parties or candidates for elected
>>>> office, any national division leader participating in the political
>>>> process
>>>> must take care to avoid creating an appearance of official Federation
>>>> endorsement.
>>>>
>>>> VI. Policy While Interacting with Minors
>>>>
>>>> For purposes of this Code of Conduct and consistent with most legal
>>>> standards, a minor is any individual under the age of eighteen. While
>>>> interacting with any minor, a national division officer shall recognize
>>>> that
>>>> a minor cannot legally give consent for any purpose even if said minor
>>>> is
>>>> verbally or otherwise expressing consent. For example, a minor may say
>>>> that
>>>> he/ or she consents to physical interaction. However, such consent is
>>>> not
>>>> valid or legal and should not be accepted. A parent or guardian must be
>>>> informed and consulted about any action requiring consent from the
>>>> minor.
>>>> A
>>>> national division leader shall report any inappropriate interactions
>>>> between
>>>> adults and minors to the minor's parents and law enforcement when
>>>> appropriate.
>>>>
>>>> VII. Alcohol and Drug Policy
>>>>
>>>> Although alcoholic beverages are served at some Federation social
>>>> functions,
>>>> members and Federation leaders may not participate in any such functions
>>>> in
>>>> a condition that prevents them from participating safely and from
>>>> conducting
>>>> Federation business effectively or that might cause embarrassment to or
>>>> damage the reputation of the Federation. The Federation prohibits the
>>>> possession, sale, purchase, delivery, dispensing, use, or transfer of
>>>> illegal substances on Federation property or at Federation functions.
>>>>
>>>> VIII. Other General Principles
>>>>
>>>> In addition to the other policies and standards set-forth herein,
>>>> officers
>>>> of the National Association of Blind Students (hereafter national
>>>> division
>>>> leaders) shall adhere to the following standards:
>>>>
>>>> * National division leaders shall practice accountability and
>>>> transparency in all activities and transactions.
>>>>
>>>> * National division leaders shall foster a welcoming environment
>>>> at
>>>> NFB meetings, events, and conferences that is a cooperative and
>>>> productive
>>>> atmosphere for all members and nonmembers.
>>>>
>>>> * National division leaders shall interact with NFB staff in a
>>>> professional manner and follow proper channels of authority and
>>>> communication.
>>>>
>>>> * National division leaders shall positively promote the NFB
>>>> through
>>>> verbal and written communication.
>>>>
>>>> * Whenever possible, national division leaders and members are
>>>> strongly encouraged to handle conflicts or complaints involving other
>>>> members privately, directly, and respectfully. Nothing in this standard
>>>> is
>>>> intended to limit a national division leader's or member's right to
>>>> pursue
>>>> organizational change through appropriate methods or to limit anyone's
>>>> right
>>>> to file a complaint for violation of this Code when necessary.
>>>>
>>>> IX. Violations and Complaint Procedure
>>>>
>>>> Violations of this Code of Conduct, after first being established
>>>> through
>>>> the process set-forth below, are subject to disciplinary action by the
>>>> Federation. Such disciplinary actions may include but are not limited to
>>>> counselling, verbal and/or written reprimand, probation, suspension or
>>>> termination of officer/leadership duties, and/or suspension or expulsion
>>>> from the Federation.
>>>>
>>>> * Any complaint for a violation of this Code of Conduct shall be
>>>> filed with the national division president. The national division
>>>> president
>>>> shall appoint a committee of no more than four persons to investigate
>>>> the
>>>> complaint and provide a recommendation for action or lack thereof. The
>>>> committee shall be comprised of persons not directly involved in the
>>>> matters
>>>> being raised and who can be completely unbiased about the individuals
>>>> and
>>>> issues addressed in the complaint. Every effort shall be made to appoint
>>>> a
>>>> committee reflecting the broad diversity of individuals in the
>>>> Federation.
>>>> The national division president shall inform the national President in a
>>>> timely fashion of any complaints filed and report on the resolution of
>>>> such
>>>> complaints.
>>>>
>>>> * Complaints shall be treated as confidential in order to
>>>> protect
>>>> the identity and reputation of the person about whom the complaint is
>>>> filed
>>>> and the person filing the complaint.
>>>>
>>>> * All complaints shall be filed as promptly as possible. Except
>>>> under extreme circumstances, no complaint shall be accepted or
>>>> investigated
>>>> after a year from the time of the alleged violation of this Code.
>>>>
>>>> * Complaints that turn out to be false and used for the purpose
>>>> of
>>>> harassing, intimidating, or retaliating against someone will be subject
>>>> to
>>>> the same kind of disciplinary action enumerated above.
>>>>
>>>> * Any person dissatisfied with the resolution of a complaint may
>>>> file an appeal with the National Association of Blind Students Board of
>>>> Directors, which may, in its discretion, take such action as it deems
>>>> necessary. If a person is still dissatisfied, such person may raise the
>>>> matter to the national board of directors, which may, in its discretion,
>>>> take whatever action it deems necessary. No national or state board
>>>> member
>>>> shall participate in the consideration of an appeal under this Code if
>>>> such
>>>> board member is the subject of the complaint or if such board member
>>>> cannot
>>>> be completely unbiased, impartial, and fair while considering the
>>>> matter.
>>>>
>>>> X. Minimum Standard
>>>>
>>>> This Code of Conduct is intended to recite a minimum set of standards
>>>> expected of Federation members. It sets forth the spirit that the
>>>> Federation
>>>> expects of all of its participants toward each other and toward those
>>>> who
>>>> work with the Federation at all of its levels. It is intended to be
>>>> interpreted broadly to instill a respectful, cooperative, and welcoming
>>>> spirit in members and in the activities of the Federation.
>>>>
>>>> XI. Federation Pledge and Acknowledgement of Code of Conduct
>>>>
>>>> I, (national division leader), pledge to participate actively in the
>>>> efforts
>>>> of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality,
>>>> opportunity,
>>>> and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the
>>>> Federation; and to abide by its Constitution. I further acknowledge that
>>>> I
>>>> have read this Code of Conduct and that I will follow its policies,
>>>> standards, and principles.
>>>>
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>
>>>> Kathryn C. Webster
>>>>
>>>> President | National Association of Blind Students
>>>>
>>>> A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind
>>>>
>>>> (203) 273-8463
>>>>
>>>> Nabs.president at gmail.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Sarah K. Meyer
>>>> Graduate Student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
>>>> Ball State University
>>>> sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com
>>>> (317)402-6632
>>>>
>>>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>>>> characteristic that defines you or your future. 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: 18
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 22:00:41 +0000
>>> From: Veronica R Gaspa <veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>> Message-ID:
>>>
>>> <DM5PR0102MB3528567C2FB234CB631D6976C88A0 at DM5PR0102MB3528.prod.exchangelabs.com>
>>>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>
>>> Good evening Nabsters!
>>> I have just created a new NABS group on Facebook. The differences between
>>> this group and the one that was made a few weeks ago are:
>>> Every person does not have to be approved to join the group, whether you
>>> want to be super active in NABS, or just check out resources you can join
>>> the group.
>>> Secondly, your post does not have to await moderator approval. If you
>>> have
>>> technology problems at midnight you can post, and it will be live right
>>> away. In the other group a moderator may not see it until a day later,
>>> and
>>> it may be too late.
>>> This group will be updated frequently with NABS information and updates.
>>> To
>>> join the group search on Facebook for: NABS: a resource for blind
>>> students.
>>> Or use the following link:
>>> https://m.facebook.com/groups/4405289230479922
>>> I hope this group renders helpful to many of you!
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>
>>>
>>> Vee Gaspa
>>> President, New Jersey Association of Blind Students
>>> Brother, Alpha Phi Omega
>>> Writer, the Setonian
>>> Phone: 434-989-1868
>>> Email:
>>> veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu<mailto:veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>> Remember, you can live the life you want!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 19
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 22:04:45 +0000
>>> From: chelsea peahl <chelsea.peahl at hotmail.com>
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>> Message-ID:
>>>
>>> <BN3PR10MB0274A42C04087D79BF198392E48A0 at BN3PR10MB0274.namprd10.prod.outlook.com>
>>>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>>>
>>> Hello all,
>>> Shouldn?t this be done with NFB and NABS approval? For example, the group
>>> created has approval.
>>>
>>> Chelsea Peahl
>>>
>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 4:01 PM, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Good evening Nabsters!
>>>> I have just created a new NABS group on Facebook. The differences
>>>> between
>>>> this group and the one that was made a few weeks ago are:
>>>> Every person does not have to be approved to join the group, whether you
>>>> want to be super active in NABS, or just check out resources you can
>>>> join
>>>> the group.
>>>> Secondly, your post does not have to await moderator approval. If you
>>>> have
>>>> technology problems at midnight you can post, and it will be live right
>>>> away. In the other group a moderator may not see it until a day later,
>>>> and
>>>> it may be too late.
>>>> This group will be updated frequently with NABS information and updates.
>>>> To join the group search on Facebook for: NABS: a resource for blind
>>>> students.
>>>> Or use the following link:
>>>> https://m.facebook.com/groups/4405289230479922
>>>> I hope this group renders helpful to many of you!
>>>>
>>>> Best,
>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>> President, New Jersey Association of Blind Students
>>>> Brother, Alpha Phi Omega
>>>> Writer, the Setonian
>>>> Phone: 434-989-1868
>>>> Email:
>>>> veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu<mailto:veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>>> Remember, you can live the life you want!
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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/chelsea.peahl%40hotmail.com
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 20
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 22:26:52 +0000
>>> From: Veronica R Gaspa <veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>> To: chelsea peahl <chelsea.peahl at hotmail.com>, "National Association
>>> of Blind Students mailing list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>> Message-ID:
>>>
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>>> While I understand where Chelsea is coming from, I have never seen a
>>> policy
>>> that says we need approval to create social media groups, and Facebook is
>>> an
>>> open forum. I was just taking initiative, and if people want to join both
>>> groups, there is no reason they cant. Furthermore, this was not created
>>> to
>>> conflict with the other group, this is simply a different style of group.
>>> No
>>> matter what social media approach we choose to take, we are all in it for
>>> the same reason, to build the National Federation of the Blind and the
>>> blindness community!
>>> Best,
>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: chelsea peahl <chelsea.peahl at hotmail.com>
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 6:05 PM
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica R Gaspa <veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>>
>>> Hello all,
>>> Shouldn?t this be done with NFB and NABS approval? For example, the group
>>> created has approval.
>>>
>>> Chelsea Peahl
>>>
>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 4:01 PM, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Good evening Nabsters!
>>>> I have just created a new NABS group on Facebook. The differences
>>>> between
>>>> this group and the one that was made a few weeks ago are:
>>>> Every person does not have to be approved to join the group, whether you
>>>> want to be super active in NABS, or just check out resources you can
>>>> join
>>>> the group.
>>>> Secondly, your post does not have to await moderator approval. If you
>>>> have
>>>> technology problems at midnight you can post, and it will be live right
>>>> away. In the other group a moderator may not see it until a day later,
>>>> and
>>>> it may be too late.
>>>> This group will be updated frequently with NABS information and updates.
>>>> To join the group search on Facebook for: NABS: a resource for blind
>>>> students.
>>>> Or use the following link:
>>>> https://m.facebook.com/groups/4405289230479922
>>>> I hope this group renders helpful to many of you!
>>>>
>>>> Best,
>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>> President, New Jersey Association of Blind Students Brother, Alpha Phi
>>>> Omega Writer, the Setonian
>>>> Phone: 434-989-1868
>>>> Email:
>>>> veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu<mailto:veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>>> Remember, you can live the life you want!
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> tmail.com
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 21
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 22:48:21 +0000
>>> From: James Alan Boehm <jab2bs at mtmail.mtsu.edu>
>>> To: Sarah Patnaude via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: Special Call Via Learning Ally:Fwd: CSP
>>> Community Event: : Internships, Job Applications and Disability
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>>>
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>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 22
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 18:56:55 -0400
>>> From: Chris Nusbaum <cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com>
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>> Message-ID: <775E8517-7666-4997-8E3E-AF87486A3EB7 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>>
>>> It sounds to me like this group is meant to be more of an unofficial open
>>> forum for the exchange of ideas and information among NABS members. These
>>> kinds of pages and groups are common in social media, most notably in the
>>> form of the unofficial "fan pages" or Twitter accounts which fans of
>>> musicians and other celebrities have created over the years. In our own
>>> community, someone created a Facebook group about a year ago for NFB
>>> members
>>> and supporters, which I believe was called "NFB Fans." As far as I know
>>> the
>>> group was never officially endorsed by our national office, but there are
>>> quite a few members in it, though traffic has decreased in recent months.
>>> Of
>>> course official announcements from NABS would need to be sent through
>>> NABS's
>>> official communication portals, but I don't see anything wrong with
>>> another
>>> resource being out there for our members, even if it's not endorsed by
>>> the
>>> organization officially.
>>>
>>> My two cents,
>>>
>>> Chris Nusbaum
>>>
>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> While I understand where Chelsea is coming from, I have never seen a
>>>> policy that says we need approval to create social media groups, and
>>>> Facebook is an open forum. I was just taking initiative, and if people
>>>> want to join both groups, there is no reason they cant. Furthermore,
>>>> this
>>>> was not created to conflict with the other group, this is simply a
>>>> different style of group. No matter what social media approach we choose
>>>> to take, we are all in it for the same reason, to build the National
>>>> Federation of the Blind and the blindness community!
>>>> Best,
>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: chelsea peahl <chelsea.peahl at hotmail.com>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 6:05 PM
>>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica R Gaspa <veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>>>
>>>> Hello all,
>>>> Shouldn?t this be done with NFB and NABS approval? For example, the
>>>> group
>>>> created has approval.
>>>>
>>>> Chelsea Peahl
>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 4:01 PM, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L
>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Good evening Nabsters!
>>>>> I have just created a new NABS group on Facebook. The differences
>>>>> between
>>>>> this group and the one that was made a few weeks ago are:
>>>>> Every person does not have to be approved to join the group, whether
>>>>> you
>>>>> want to be super active in NABS, or just check out resources you can
>>>>> join
>>>>> the group.
>>>>> Secondly, your post does not have to await moderator approval. If you
>>>>> have technology problems at midnight you can post, and it will be live
>>>>> right away. In the other group a moderator may not see it until a day
>>>>> later, and it may be too late.
>>>>> This group will be updated frequently with NABS information and
>>>>> updates.
>>>>> To join the group search on Facebook for: NABS: a resource for blind
>>>>> students.
>>>>> Or use the following link:
>>>>> https://m.facebook.com/groups/4405289230479922
>>>>> I hope this group renders helpful to many of you!
>>>>>
>>>>> Best,
>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>> President, New Jersey Association of Blind Students Brother, Alpha Phi
>>>>> Omega Writer, the Setonian
>>>>> Phone: 434-989-1868
>>>>> Email:
>>>>> veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu<mailto:veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>>>> Remember, you can live the life you want!
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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/chelsea.peahl%40ho
>>>>> tmail.com
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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/cnusbaumnfb%40gmail.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 23
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 16:05:42 -0700
>>> From: Santiago H <santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com>
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>> Message-ID: <1F9C327F-C641-4324-9DF3-FB8C199769A4 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>>
>>> I agree. I don't see anything wrong with having an unofficial group in
>>> which
>>> resources can be provided and in which students, including those who are
>>> interested in joining NABS, can have discussions. I don't think there
>>> should
>>> be a problem as long as no policy is being violated.
>>>
>>> Santiago
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 3:56 PM, Chris Nusbaum via NABS-L
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> It sounds to me like this group is meant to be more of an unofficial
>>>> open
>>>> forum for the exchange of ideas and information among NABS members.
>>>> These
>>>> kinds of pages and groups are common in social media, most notably in
>>>> the
>>>> form of the unofficial "fan pages" or Twitter accounts which fans of
>>>> musicians and other celebrities have created over the years. In our own
>>>> community, someone created a Facebook group about a year ago for NFB
>>>> members and supporters, which I believe was called "NFB Fans." As far as
>>>> I
>>>> know the group was never officially endorsed by our national office, but
>>>> there are quite a few members in it, though traffic has decreased in
>>>> recent months. Of course official announcements from NABS would need to
>>>> be
>>>> sent through NABS's official communication portals, but I don't see
>>>> anything wrong with another resource being out there for our members,
>>>> even
>>>> if it's not endorsed by the organization officially.
>>>>
>>>> My two cents,
>>>>
>>>> Chris Nusbaum
>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L
>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> While I understand where Chelsea is coming from, I have never seen a
>>>>> policy that says we need approval to create social media groups, and
>>>>> Facebook is an open forum. I was just taking initiative, and if people
>>>>> want to join both groups, there is no reason they cant. Furthermore,
>>>>> this
>>>>> was not created to conflict with the other group, this is simply a
>>>>> different style of group. No matter what social media approach we
>>>>> choose
>>>>> to take, we are all in it for the same reason, to build the National
>>>>> Federation of the Blind and the blindness community!
>>>>> Best,
>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: chelsea peahl <chelsea.peahl at hotmail.com>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 6:05 PM
>>>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Veronica R Gaspa <veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>> Shouldn?t this be done with NFB and NABS approval? For example, the
>>>>> group
>>>>> created has approval.
>>>>>
>>>>> Chelsea Peahl
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 4:01 PM, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L
>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Good evening Nabsters!
>>>>>> I have just created a new NABS group on Facebook. The differences
>>>>>> between this group and the one that was made a few weeks ago are:
>>>>>> Every person does not have to be approved to join the group, whether
>>>>>> you
>>>>>> want to be super active in NABS, or just check out resources you can
>>>>>> join the group.
>>>>>> Secondly, your post does not have to await moderator approval. If you
>>>>>> have technology problems at midnight you can post, and it will be live
>>>>>> right away. In the other group a moderator may not see it until a day
>>>>>> later, and it may be too late.
>>>>>> This group will be updated frequently with NABS information and
>>>>>> updates.
>>>>>> To join the group search on Facebook for: NABS: a resource for blind
>>>>>> students.
>>>>>> Or use the following link:
>>>>>> https://m.facebook.com/groups/4405289230479922
>>>>>> I hope this group renders helpful to many of you!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>> President, New Jersey Association of Blind Students Brother, Alpha Phi
>>>>>> Omega Writer, the Setonian
>>>>>> Phone: 434-989-1868
>>>>>> Email:
>>>>>> veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu<mailto:veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>>>>> Remember, you can live the life you want!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> 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/chelsea.peahl%40ho
>>>>>> tmail.com
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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/cnusbaumnfb%40gmail.com
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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/santiago.blue.hernandez%40gmail.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 24
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 18:06:05 -0500
>>> From: Rex Schuttler <rexschuttler at gmail.com>
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com>, Sarah Meyer
>>> <sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] CONFERENCE CALL - NABS Code of Conduct (Sunday,
>>> April 22, at 8pm eastern)
>>> Message-ID: <DB8D9288-E082-4D62-9088-BDF4D7562C68 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>>
>>> All affiliates, divisions, and chapters are supposed to adopt this code
>>> of
>>> conduct.
>>>
>>> Rex Schuttler
>>> Second Vice President of the national Federation of the blind of Oklahoma
>>> cell phone number
>>> 918-955-6761
>>>
>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 4:54 PM, Amy Sabo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> hello sarah and all,
>>>>
>>>> yes, this is a good topic and, I too am glad that the national nfb and
>>>> president ricabanno has finally decided to use this code of conduct in
>>>> the organization! I do hope that we can use this code of conduct in
>>>> all of the umbrellas of the nfb in the local, state, and national
>>>> levels too not just through nabs. I believe this is a time in the
>>>> communications society due to the metoo movement in the entertainment
>>>> industry and, especially in all organizations that we need this code
>>>> of conduct! it's time that the nfb decided to do this! a code of
>>>> conduct or ethics involved in allbusinesses and organizations public,
>>>> private, or nonprofit. thanks again and, I will try to call in if
>>>> possible. if not then I will now just voice my views here....
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> hugs,
>>>> amy
>>>>
>>>>> On 4/22/18, Sarah Meyer via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> Dear Kathryn and all,
>>>>> Thank you from the bottom of my heart for adopting this code of
>>>>> conduct. I sincerely hope that all other divisions, affiliates,
>>>>> chapters, and the National Division as a whole are planning to adopt
>>>>> this code of conduct if it hasn't already been done. I also sincerely
>>>>> hope that our training centers will adopt this code of conduct. I
>>>>> especially appreciate that you are addressing concerns about diversity
>>>>> and inclusion, sexual assault and harassment, and procedures for
>>>>> handling complaints. It is high time that we had some structure and
>>>>> accountability like this in place and I am truly grateful to you and
>>>>> President Riccobono for taking these important steps to protect the
>>>>> members of our organization, the integrity of what we do, and our
>>>>> reputation as a whole. I have so much respect, gratitude, and
>>>>> admiration for you for taking these important steps.
>>>>>
>>>>> I may be reaching out with individual questions as I may not be able
>>>>> to participate in this call tonight. For now, I just wanted to express
>>>>> publicly my deepest gratitude.
>>>>>
>>>>> All the best,
>>>>>
>>>>> Sarah
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 5
>>>>> Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2018 23:04:10 -0400
>>>>> From: "Kathryn Webster, President, National Association of Blind
>>>>> Students" <
>>>>> nabs.president at gmail.com>
>>>>> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>,
>>>>> <
>>>>> nfbnet-students at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: "'Syed Rizvi'" <
>>>>> syedrizvinfb at gmail.com>,
>>>>> <michael.ausbun at gmail.com>,
>>>>> <
>>>>> chelsea.peahl at hotmail.com>,
>>>>> "'Cody
>>>>> Beardslee'" <
>>>>> codybeardslee at gmail.com>,
>>>>> <
>>>>> ShannonCantan.nfb at gmail.com>,
>>>>> "'Dustin Cather'" <
>>>>> cather.dustin at gmail.com>,
>>>>> <
>>>>> bjduarte at asu.edu>,
>>>>> <williams.tarik20 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: [NABS-L] CONFERENCE CALL - NABS Code of Conduct (Sunday,
>>>>> April 22, at 8pm eastern)
>>>>> Message-ID: <01cd01d3d52f$9830f1c0$c892d540$@
>>>>> gmail.com>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>>>>
>>>>> Students,
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thursday, March 9, 2018, the National Association of Blind Students
>>>>> (NABS) Board adopted the below Code of Conduct as Federation policy. As
>>>>> our
>>>>> organization puts a concerted emphasis on diversity, inclusion,
>>>>> equality,
>>>>> and respect, our members and leaders are expected to abide by the below
>>>>> Code
>>>>> in carrying out the mission and purpose of the National Federation of
>>>>> the
>>>>> Blind. We are grateful to President Riccobono and the National Board of
>>>>> Directors for spearheading efforts to explicitly adopt a Federation
>>>>> Code
>>>>> of
>>>>> Conduct as we continue improving the lives of blind people.
>>>>>
>>>>> I invite each of you to not only read, but understand the NABS Code of
>>>>> Conduct as outlined. As stated, we do not tolerate harassment, assault,
>>>>> discrimination, or behavior unbecoming to any of our members. This Code
>>>>> of
>>>>> Conduct sets forth a minimum standard; forcing all of us to reflect and
>>>>> make
>>>>> choices each and every day. I am incredibly passionate about the
>>>>> initiative
>>>>> undertaken and am glad that our students are encouraged and expected to
>>>>> follow the standards. Thus, I am interested in questions, concerns,
>>>>> hesitations, etc. Our members are the core of our greater organization;
>>>>> and
>>>>> as such, vital in the progression of NABS and the National Federation
>>>>> of
>>>>> the
>>>>> Blind.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sunday, April 22, at 8pm eastern, we are hosting a call to discuss
>>>>> the
>>>>> adopted policies as a means of transparency and accountability to each
>>>>> of
>>>>> us. I encourage you to join President Riccobono and myself, as well as
>>>>> our
>>>>> NABS Board, to dissect the below material and voice any questions you
>>>>> may
>>>>> have. While the standards outlined within the Code of Conduct were
>>>>> expected
>>>>> prior to the formal adoption, we should place a high priority on
>>>>> personally
>>>>> comprehending the guidelines.
>>>>>
>>>>> When - Sunday, April 22
>>>>>
>>>>> Time - 8pm eastern
>>>>>
>>>>> Where - NABS line; 712-770-5197,,265669.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm here to address any questions before, after, or during! I thank you
>>>>> for
>>>>> your time, energy, and outstanding participation in the National
>>>>> Association
>>>>> of Blind students!
>>>>>
>>>>> NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS CODE OF CONDUCT
>>>>>
>>>>> I. Introduction
>>>>>
>>>>> The National Association of Blind Students is part of a nationwide
>>>>> community
>>>>> of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the
>>>>> nation's
>>>>> blind. The Federation 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. To help carry out the Federation's vital mission, this Code of
>>>>> Conduct
>>>>> sets forth policies and standards that all members, especially
>>>>> Federation
>>>>> leaders, are expected to adopt and follow.
>>>>>
>>>>> II. Diversity Policy
>>>>>
>>>>> The National Association of Blind Students embraces diversity and full
>>>>> participation as core values in its mission to achieve equality,
>>>>> opportunity, and security for the blind. We are committed to building
>>>>> and
>>>>> maintaining a national division that is unified in its priorities and
>>>>> programs and is directed by the membership. We respect differences of
>>>>> opinion, beliefs, identities, and other characteristics that
>>>>> demonstrate
>>>>> that blind people are a diverse cross section of society. Furthermore,
>>>>> the
>>>>> division is dedicated to continuing to establish new methods of
>>>>> membership
>>>>> and leadership development that reflect the diversity of the entire
>>>>> blind
>>>>> community. In promoting a diverse and growing organization, we expect
>>>>> integrity and honesty in our relationships with each other and openness
>>>>> to
>>>>> learning about and experiencing cultural diversity. We believe that
>>>>> these
>>>>> qualities are crucial to fostering social and intellectual maturity.
>>>>> Intellectual maturity also requires individual struggle with unfamiliar
>>>>> ideas. We recognize that our views and convictions will be challenged,
>>>>> and
>>>>> we expect this challenge to take place in a climate of tolerance and
>>>>> mutual
>>>>> respect in order to maintain a united organization. While we encourage
>>>>> the
>>>>> exchange of differing ideas and experiences, we do not condone the use
>>>>> of
>>>>> demeaning, derogatory, or discriminatory language, action, or any other
>>>>> form
>>>>> of expression intended to marginalize an individual or group. The
>>>>> National
>>>>> Association of Blind Students does not tolerate discrimination on the
>>>>> basis
>>>>> of race, creed, color, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual
>>>>> orientation, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, genetic
>>>>> information, disability, or any other characteristic or
>>>>> intersectionality
>>>>> of
>>>>> characteristics.
>>>>>
>>>>> III. Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
>>>>>
>>>>> The National Association of Blind Students will not tolerate
>>>>> discrimination
>>>>> on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender identity and
>>>>> expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, marital
>>>>> status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other
>>>>> characteristic
>>>>> or
>>>>> intersectionality of characteristics. Harassment on the basis of any of
>>>>> these characteristics similarly will not be tolerated. Although this
>>>>> Code
>>>>> of
>>>>> Conduct establishes a minimum standard prohibiting discrimination and
>>>>> harassment, nothing in this Code should be interpreted to limit in any
>>>>> way a
>>>>> person's right to report abuse or harassment to law enforcement when
>>>>> appropriate.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sexual harassment is prohibited by state and federal law and also will
>>>>> not
>>>>> be tolerated by the National Association of Blind Students. Complaints
>>>>> of
>>>>> harassment may be lodged by a female against a male, by a female
>>>>> against
>>>>> a
>>>>> female, by a male against a male, or by a male against a female. Sexual
>>>>> harassment is defined as "unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual
>>>>> favors, sexually motivated physical contact, or other verbal or
>>>>> physical
>>>>> conduct or communication of a sexual nature." The following conduct is
>>>>> either considered conduct that by itself is sexual harassment, or that
>>>>> has
>>>>> the potential risk of causing sexual harassment to occur, and this
>>>>> conduct
>>>>> is therefore prohibited:
>>>>>
>>>>> * unwelcome inappropriate physical contact or
>>>>> touching;
>>>>>
>>>>> * repeating of sexually suggestive
>>>>> jokes/references/innuendoes and comments about an individual's
>>>>> body/sexual
>>>>> prowess/physical attributes/dress;
>>>>>
>>>>> * the use of sexually derogatory
>>>>> language/pictures/videos toward/about another person;
>>>>>
>>>>> * the use of inappropriate sexual gestures;
>>>>>
>>>>> * sexually suggestive propositions; and
>>>>>
>>>>> * explicit or implicit threats that failure to
>>>>> submit
>>>>> will have negative consequences.
>>>>>
>>>>> Under this policy, harassment can be verbal, written, or physical
>>>>> conduct
>>>>> that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual
>>>>> because
>>>>> of his or her race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
>>>>> identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital
>>>>> status,
>>>>> citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected
>>>>> by
>>>>> law; or that of his or her relatives, friends, or associates, and that
>>>>> a)
>>>>> has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or
>>>>> offensive
>>>>> environment; b) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering
>>>>> with
>>>>> an individual's performance or involvement in the organization; or c)
>>>>> otherwise adversely affects an individual's opportunities for
>>>>> participation/advancement in the organization.
>>>>>
>>>>> Harassing conduct includes epithets, slurs, or negative stereotyping;
>>>>> threatening, intimidating or hostile acts including bullying;
>>>>> denigrating
>>>>> jokes; and written or graphic material that denigrates or shows
>>>>> hostility
>>>>> or
>>>>> aversion toward an individual or group that is placed on walls or
>>>>> elsewhere
>>>>> on the organization's premises or circulated by email, phone (including
>>>>> voice messages), text messages, social networking sites, or other
>>>>> means.
>>>>>
>>>>> IV. Social Media and Web Policy
>>>>>
>>>>> All members of the Federation, but especially officers of National
>>>>> Association of Blind Students, should follow these recommended
>>>>> guidelines
>>>>> when making comments online, posting to a blog, using
>>>>> Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn/YouTube/Pinterest/Instagram/similar tools,
>>>>> and/or
>>>>> using other platforms that fall under the definition of social media:
>>>>>
>>>>> * Promote the mission and branding message of the organization
>>>>> in
>>>>> comments/posts.
>>>>>
>>>>> * Recognize that you are morally and legally responsible for
>>>>> comments/pictures posted online.
>>>>>
>>>>> * Be aware that the audience includes members and nonmembers of
>>>>> the
>>>>> NFB, both youth and adults, representing diverse cultures and
>>>>> backgrounds.
>>>>>
>>>>> * Refrain from using profanity/derogatory language.
>>>>>
>>>>> * Post/respond with integrity. Though you may disagree with a
>>>>> post,
>>>>> be respectful and factual. Do not fight or air personal grievances
>>>>> online.
>>>>>
>>>>> * Do not post materials that are inappropriate for
>>>>> children/minors
>>>>> to view/share/read.
>>>>>
>>>>> V. Conflict of Interest Policy
>>>>>
>>>>> Each National Association of Blind Students officer (hereafter national
>>>>> division leader) is expected to take appropriate responsibility to
>>>>> protect
>>>>> the Federation from misappropriation or mismanagement of Federation
>>>>> funds
>>>>> (including funds of the division in which the national division leader
>>>>> assumes a leadership role).
>>>>>
>>>>> Each national division leader is expected to disclose the existence of
>>>>> any
>>>>> potentially conflicting personal financial interest or relationship to
>>>>> the
>>>>> full National Association of Blind Students Board of Directors and seek
>>>>> its
>>>>> review and approval, as specified below. For example:
>>>>>
>>>>> * A national division leader must seek board review and
>>>>> approval
>>>>> of
>>>>> his or her receipt of salary or compensation of any kind from the
>>>>> Federation
>>>>> (including an affiliate, chapter, or division).
>>>>>
>>>>> * A national division leader must seek board review and
>>>>> approval
>>>>> of
>>>>> receipt by his or her spouse, parent, child, sibling, or other close
>>>>> relative of salary or compensation of any kind from the Federation
>>>>> (including an affiliate, chapter, or division).
>>>>>
>>>>> * A national division leader must seek board review and
>>>>> approval
>>>>> of
>>>>> any ownership interest exceeding 5 percent in or of any salary,
>>>>> compensation, commission, or significant tangible gift from any
>>>>> commercial
>>>>> venture doing business or seeking to do business with the Federation
>>>>> (including an affiliate, chapter, or division). This process will also
>>>>> apply
>>>>> to the review of such interests involving spouses, parents, children,
>>>>> siblings, or other close relatives.
>>>>>
>>>>> * In reviewing matters brought pursuant to this section, the
>>>>> division officer seeking division board review and approval will
>>>>> refrain
>>>>> from voting.
>>>>>
>>>>> * Each national division leader shall take appropriate steps to
>>>>> avoid unauthorized or inaccurate appearances or official endorsement by
>>>>> the
>>>>> Federation (including an affiliate, chapter, or division) of any
>>>>> product,
>>>>> service, or activity that has not been so endorsed. For example,
>>>>> because
>>>>> the
>>>>> Federation never endorses political parties or candidates for elected
>>>>> office, any national division leader participating in the political
>>>>> process
>>>>> must take care to avoid creating an appearance of official Federation
>>>>> endorsement.
>>>>>
>>>>> VI. Policy While Interacting with Minors
>>>>>
>>>>> For purposes of this Code of Conduct and consistent with most legal
>>>>> standards, a minor is any individual under the age of eighteen. While
>>>>> interacting with any minor, a national division officer shall recognize
>>>>> that
>>>>> a minor cannot legally give consent for any purpose even if said minor
>>>>> is
>>>>> verbally or otherwise expressing consent. For example, a minor may say
>>>>> that
>>>>> he/ or she consents to physical interaction. However, such consent is
>>>>> not
>>>>> valid or legal and should not be accepted. A parent or guardian must be
>>>>> informed and consulted about any action requiring consent from the
>>>>> minor.
>>>>> A
>>>>> national division leader shall report any inappropriate interactions
>>>>> between
>>>>> adults and minors to the minor's parents and law enforcement when
>>>>> appropriate.
>>>>>
>>>>> VII. Alcohol and Drug Policy
>>>>>
>>>>> Although alcoholic beverages are served at some Federation social
>>>>> functions,
>>>>> members and Federation leaders may not participate in any such
>>>>> functions
>>>>> in
>>>>> a condition that prevents them from participating safely and from
>>>>> conducting
>>>>> Federation business effectively or that might cause embarrassment to or
>>>>> damage the reputation of the Federation. The Federation prohibits the
>>>>> possession, sale, purchase, delivery, dispensing, use, or transfer of
>>>>> illegal substances on Federation property or at Federation functions.
>>>>>
>>>>> VIII. Other General Principles
>>>>>
>>>>> In addition to the other policies and standards set-forth herein,
>>>>> officers
>>>>> of the National Association of Blind Students (hereafter national
>>>>> division
>>>>> leaders) shall adhere to the following standards:
>>>>>
>>>>> * National division leaders shall practice accountability and
>>>>> transparency in all activities and transactions.
>>>>>
>>>>> * National division leaders shall foster a welcoming
>>>>> environment
>>>>> at
>>>>> NFB meetings, events, and conferences that is a cooperative and
>>>>> productive
>>>>> atmosphere for all members and nonmembers.
>>>>>
>>>>> * National division leaders shall interact with NFB staff in a
>>>>> professional manner and follow proper channels of authority and
>>>>> communication.
>>>>>
>>>>> * National division leaders shall positively promote the NFB
>>>>> through
>>>>> verbal and written communication.
>>>>>
>>>>> * Whenever possible, national division leaders and members are
>>>>> strongly encouraged to handle conflicts or complaints involving other
>>>>> members privately, directly, and respectfully. Nothing in this standard
>>>>> is
>>>>> intended to limit a national division leader's or member's right to
>>>>> pursue
>>>>> organizational change through appropriate methods or to limit anyone's
>>>>> right
>>>>> to file a complaint for violation of this Code when necessary.
>>>>>
>>>>> IX. Violations and Complaint Procedure
>>>>>
>>>>> Violations of this Code of Conduct, after first being established
>>>>> through
>>>>> the process set-forth below, are subject to disciplinary action by the
>>>>> Federation. Such disciplinary actions may include but are not limited
>>>>> to
>>>>> counselling, verbal and/or written reprimand, probation, suspension or
>>>>> termination of officer/leadership duties, and/or suspension or
>>>>> expulsion
>>>>> from the Federation.
>>>>>
>>>>> * Any complaint for a violation of this Code of Conduct shall
>>>>> be
>>>>> filed with the national division president. The national division
>>>>> president
>>>>> shall appoint a committee of no more than four persons to investigate
>>>>> the
>>>>> complaint and provide a recommendation for action or lack thereof. The
>>>>> committee shall be comprised of persons not directly involved in the
>>>>> matters
>>>>> being raised and who can be completely unbiased about the individuals
>>>>> and
>>>>> issues addressed in the complaint. Every effort shall be made to
>>>>> appoint
>>>>> a
>>>>> committee reflecting the broad diversity of individuals in the
>>>>> Federation.
>>>>> The national division president shall inform the national President in
>>>>> a
>>>>> timely fashion of any complaints filed and report on the resolution of
>>>>> such
>>>>> complaints.
>>>>>
>>>>> * Complaints shall be treated as confidential in order to
>>>>> protect
>>>>> the identity and reputation of the person about whom the complaint is
>>>>> filed
>>>>> and the person filing the complaint.
>>>>>
>>>>> * All complaints shall be filed as promptly as possible. Except
>>>>> under extreme circumstances, no complaint shall be accepted or
>>>>> investigated
>>>>> after a year from the time of the alleged violation of this Code.
>>>>>
>>>>> * Complaints that turn out to be false and used for the purpose
>>>>> of
>>>>> harassing, intimidating, or retaliating against someone will be subject
>>>>> to
>>>>> the same kind of disciplinary action enumerated above.
>>>>>
>>>>> * Any person dissatisfied with the resolution of a complaint
>>>>> may
>>>>> file an appeal with the National Association of Blind Students Board of
>>>>> Directors, which may, in its discretion, take such action as it deems
>>>>> necessary. If a person is still dissatisfied, such person may raise the
>>>>> matter to the national board of directors, which may, in its
>>>>> discretion,
>>>>> take whatever action it deems necessary. No national or state board
>>>>> member
>>>>> shall participate in the consideration of an appeal under this Code if
>>>>> such
>>>>> board member is the subject of the complaint or if such board member
>>>>> cannot
>>>>> be completely unbiased, impartial, and fair while considering the
>>>>> matter.
>>>>>
>>>>> X. Minimum Standard
>>>>>
>>>>> This Code of Conduct is intended to recite a minimum set of standards
>>>>> expected of Federation members. It sets forth the spirit that the
>>>>> Federation
>>>>> expects of all of its participants toward each other and toward those
>>>>> who
>>>>> work with the Federation at all of its levels. It is intended to be
>>>>> interpreted broadly to instill a respectful, cooperative, and welcoming
>>>>> spirit in members and in the activities of the Federation.
>>>>>
>>>>> XI. Federation Pledge and Acknowledgement of Code of Conduct
>>>>>
>>>>> I, (national division leader), pledge to participate actively in the
>>>>> efforts
>>>>> of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality,
>>>>> opportunity,
>>>>> and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the
>>>>> Federation; and to abide by its Constitution. I further acknowledge
>>>>> that
>>>>> I
>>>>> have read this Code of Conduct and that I will follow its policies,
>>>>> standards, and principles.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>
>>>>> Kathryn C. Webster
>>>>>
>>>>> President | National Association of Blind Students
>>>>>
>>>>> A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind
>>>>>
>>>>> (203) 273-8463
>>>>>
>>>>> Nabs.president at gmail.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Sarah K. Meyer
>>>>> Graduate Student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
>>>>> Ball State University
>>>>> sarah.meyer55 at gmail.com
>>>>> (317)402-6632
>>>>>
>>>>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>>>>> characteristic that defines you or your future. 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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>>>>>
>>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 25
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 17:09:55 -0600
>>> From: Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com>
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>> Message-ID:
>>> <CAOF1yXG0rHRjCrJyEUAf=mwHum=_UYznWvfBWpOqQs8g9Goscw at mail.gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>>
>>> hello chris and all,
>>>
>>> as to having a another group for nabs on facebook is a good idea imo..
>>> in all means of social media fb has many groups and pages for all
>>> kinds of organizations, business, and companies. it's just a another
>>> way for pr work and, also for networking and socializing in the
>>> internet community! we all need many kinds of ways to interact with
>>> each other and, also to educate the public and society on blindness
>>> and the nfb! it's just good business imo...
>>>
>>>
>>> just my 3 cents worth in the pr perspective:)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> hugs,
>>> amy
>>>
>>>> On 4/22/18, Chris Nusbaum via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> It sounds to me like this group is meant to be more of an unofficial
>>>> open
>>>> forum for the exchange of ideas and information among NABS members.
>>>> These
>>>> kinds of pages and groups are common in social media, most notably in
>>>> the
>>>> form of the unofficial "fan pages" or Twitter accounts which fans of
>>>> musicians and other celebrities have created over the years. In our own
>>>> community, someone created a Facebook group about a year ago for NFB
>>>> members
>>>> and supporters, which I believe was called "NFB Fans." As far as I know
>>>> the
>>>> group was never officially endorsed by our national office, but there
>>>> are
>>>> quite a few members in it, though traffic has decreased in recent
>>>> months.
>>>> Of
>>>> course official announcements from NABS would need to be sent through
>>>> NABS's
>>>> official communication portals, but I don't see anything wrong with
>>>> another
>>>> resource being out there for our members, even if it's not endorsed by
>>>> the
>>>> organization officially.
>>>>
>>>> My two cents,
>>>>
>>>> Chris Nusbaum
>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L
>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> While I understand where Chelsea is coming from, I have never seen a
>>>>> policy that says we need approval to create social media groups, and
>>>>> Facebook is an open forum. I was just taking initiative, and if people
>>>>> want to join both groups, there is no reason they cant. Furthermore,
>>>>> this
>>>>> was not created to conflict with the other group, this is simply a
>>>>> different style of group. No matter what social media approach we
>>>>> choose
>>>>> to take, we are all in it for the same reason, to build the National
>>>>> Federation of the Blind and the blindness community!
>>>>> Best,
>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: chelsea peahl <chelsea.peahl at hotmail.com>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 6:05 PM
>>>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Veronica R Gaspa <veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>> Shouldn?t this be done with NFB and NABS approval? For example, the
>>>>> group
>>>>> created has approval.
>>>>>
>>>>> Chelsea Peahl
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 4:01 PM, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L
>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Good evening Nabsters!
>>>>>> I have just created a new NABS group on Facebook. The differences
>>>>>> between
>>>>>> this group and the one that was made a few weeks ago are:
>>>>>> Every person does not have to be approved to join the group, whether
>>>>>> you
>>>>>> want to be super active in NABS, or just check out resources you can
>>>>>> join
>>>>>> the group.
>>>>>> Secondly, your post does not have to await moderator approval. If you
>>>>>> have technology problems at midnight you can post, and it will be live
>>>>>> right away. In the other group a moderator may not see it until a day
>>>>>> later, and it may be too late.
>>>>>> This group will be updated frequently with NABS information and
>>>>>> updates.
>>>>>> To join the group search on Facebook for: NABS: a resource for blind
>>>>>> students.
>>>>>> Or use the following link:
>>>>>> https://m.facebook.com/groups/4405289230479922
>>>>>> I hope this group renders helpful to many of you!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>> President, New Jersey Association of Blind Students Brother, Alpha Phi
>>>>>> Omega Writer, the Setonian
>>>>>> Phone: 434-989-1868
>>>>>> Email:
>>>>>> veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu<mailto:veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>>>>> Remember, you can live the life you want!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> NABS-L mailing list
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>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
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>>>>>> NABS-L:
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/chelsea.peahl%40ho
>>>>>> tmail.com
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
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>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> NABS-L:
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>>>>
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>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 26
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 19:55:55 -0400
>>> From: "Kathryn Webster, President, National Association of Blind
>>> Students" <nabs.president at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: "'Amy Sabo'" <amieelsabo at gmail.com>, "'President, National
>>> Federation of the Blind'" <OfficeOfThePresident at nfb.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>> Message-ID: <031d01d3da95$749720c0$5dc56240$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>>>
>>> Good evening everyone!
>>>
>>> Sorry I did not chime in sooner, as I was on a flight back from an
>>> energizing regional student seminar in Chicago! I love the enthusiasm
>>> behind
>>> providing as many resources to blind students as possible. In fact, let's
>>> have these conversation surrounding the most effective way to spread our
>>> message and share our experiences on the world of Facebook. I don't think
>>> that necessarily should mean having two Facebook groups separately. I
>>> think
>>> we could explore having a more vibrant and resourceful NABS group, as
>>> promoted a few weeks ago. Most notably, let's talk about how to make the
>>> NABS group more inclusive, welcoming, and available. Maybe this means
>>> having
>>> less restrictions on posts, or maybe it means having more group
>>> moderators
>>> to manage the traffic. Whatever it may look like, let's talk about it!
>>>
>>> It is important to also note that, while sharing the NABS brand far and
>>> wide
>>> is critical in meeting our organization's mission, the use of the NABS
>>> name
>>> in a formal manner, particularly on social media, should be discussed
>>> with
>>> and approved by both our national president, Mr. Riccobono, and our
>>> national
>>> student board. I encourage students to voice how we can improve the
>>> sharing
>>> of ideas in all ways beneficial to students.
>>>
>>> Thanks; and I hope to chat with you in five minutes on our Code of
>>> Conduct
>>> call!
>>>
>>> Love,
>>> Kathryn
>>>
>>> Kathryn C. Webster
>>> President | National association of Blind Students
>>> (203) 273-8463
>>> Nabs.president at gmail.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amy Sabo via
>>> NABS-L
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 7:10 PM
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>>
>>> hello chris and all,
>>>
>>> as to having a another group for nabs on facebook is a good idea imo..
>>> in all means of social media fb has many groups and pages for all kinds
>>> of
>>> organizations, business, and companies. it's just a another way for pr
>>> work
>>> and, also for networking and socializing in the internet community! we
>>> all
>>> need many kinds of ways to interact with each other and, also to educate
>>> the
>>> public and society on blindness and the nfb! it's just good business
>>> imo...
>>>
>>>
>>> just my 3 cents worth in the pr perspective:)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> hugs,
>>> amy
>>>
>>>> On 4/22/18, Chris Nusbaum via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> It sounds to me like this group is meant to be more of an unofficial
>>>> open forum for the exchange of ideas and information among NABS
>>>> members. These kinds of pages and groups are common in social media,
>>>> most notably in the form of the unofficial "fan pages" or Twitter
>>>> accounts which fans of musicians and other celebrities have created
>>>> over the years. In our own community, someone created a Facebook group
>>>> about a year ago for NFB members and supporters, which I believe was
>>>> called "NFB Fans." As far as I know the group was never officially
>>>> endorsed by our national office, but there are quite a few members in
>>>> it, though traffic has decreased in recent months. Of course official
>>>> announcements from NABS would need to be sent through NABS's official
>>>> communication portals, but I don't see anything wrong with another
>>>> resource being out there for our members, even if it's not endorsed by
>>>> the
>>>> organization officially.
>>>>
>>>> My two cents,
>>>>
>>>> Chris Nusbaum
>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L
>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> While I understand where Chelsea is coming from, I have never seen a
>>>>> policy that says we need approval to create social media groups, and
>>>>> Facebook is an open forum. I was just taking initiative, and if
>>>>> people want to join both groups, there is no reason they cant.
>>>>> Furthermore, this was not created to conflict with the other group,
>>>>> this is simply a different style of group. No matter what social
>>>>> media approach we choose to take, we are all in it for the same
>>>>> reason, to build the National Federation of the Blind and the blindness
>>>>> community!
>>>>> Best,
>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: chelsea peahl <chelsea.peahl at hotmail.com>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 6:05 PM
>>>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Veronica R Gaspa <veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>> Shouldn?t this be done with NFB and NABS approval? For example, the
>>>>> group created has approval.
>>>>>
>>>>> Chelsea Peahl
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 4:01 PM, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L
>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Good evening Nabsters!
>>>>>> I have just created a new NABS group on Facebook. The differences
>>>>>> between this group and the one that was made a few weeks ago are:
>>>>>> Every person does not have to be approved to join the group, whether
>>>>>> you want to be super active in NABS, or just check out resources you
>>>>>> can join the group.
>>>>>> Secondly, your post does not have to await moderator approval. If
>>>>>> you have technology problems at midnight you can post, and it will
>>>>>> be live right away. In the other group a moderator may not see it
>>>>>> until a day later, and it may be too late.
>>>>>> This group will be updated frequently with NABS information and
>>>>>> updates.
>>>>>> To join the group search on Facebook for: NABS: a resource for blind
>>>>>> students.
>>>>>> Or use the following link:
>>>>>> https://m.facebook.com/groups/4405289230479922
>>>>>> I hope this group renders helpful to many of you!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>> President, New Jersey Association of Blind Students Brother, Alpha
>>>>>> Phi Omega Writer, the Setonian
>>>>>> Phone: 434-989-1868
>>>>>> Email:
>>>>>> veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu<mailto:veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu
>>>>>>> Remember, you can live the life you want!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> 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/chelsea.peahl%40
>>>>>> ho
>>>>>> tmail.com
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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/cnusbaumnfb%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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>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/amieelsabo%40gmail
>>>> .com
>>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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: 27
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 21:20:55 -0400
>>> From: Mikayla Gephart <mikgephart at icloud.com>
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: "Kathryn Webster, President, National Association of Blind
>>> Students" <nabs.president at gmail.com>, "President, National
>>> Federation
>>> of the Blind" <OfficeOfThePresident at nfb.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>> Message-ID: <311FFEF4-397E-4C04-983C-0CCF61CA97A1 at icloud.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>>
>>> Hi Katherine and all,
>>>
>>> Thank you for this great discussion, and the wonderful conference
>>> call.
>>> After listening to the call and hearing the questions about social media,
>>> I
>>> think we need more discussion on this topic. Our goal is to educate
>>> people
>>> on our philosophy, but what we think might be helping might further
>>> dissuade
>>> people from joining. It sounds like we as an organization need to have
>>> further discussions on effective use of Social Media. The main question I
>>> ask myself when promoting our organization is ?could this negatively
>>> impact
>>> peoples? impressions of our organization?? However, everyone could
>>> benefit
>>> from learning more and discussing this topic.
>>>
>>> Thanks for the great discussions,
>>> Mikayla
>>>
>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 7:55 PM, Kathryn Webster, President, National
>>>> Association of Blind Students via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Good evening everyone!
>>>>
>>>> Sorry I did not chime in sooner, as I was on a flight back from an
>>>> energizing regional student seminar in Chicago! I love the enthusiasm
>>>> behind providing as many resources to blind students as possible. In
>>>> fact,
>>>> let's have these conversation surrounding the most effective way to
>>>> spread
>>>> our message and share our experiences on the world of Facebook. I don't
>>>> think that necessarily should mean having two Facebook groups
>>>> separately.
>>>> I think we could explore having a more vibrant and resourceful NABS
>>>> group,
>>>> as promoted a few weeks ago. Most notably, let's talk about how to make
>>>> the NABS group more inclusive, welcoming, and available. Maybe this
>>>> means
>>>> having less restrictions on posts, or maybe it means having more group
>>>> moderators to manage the traffic. Whatever it may look like, let's talk
>>>> about it!
>>>>
>>>> It is important to also note that, while sharing the NABS brand far and
>>>> wide is critical in meeting our organization's mission, the use of the
>>>> NABS name in a formal manner, particularly on social media, should be
>>>> discussed with and approved by both our national president, Mr.
>>>> Riccobono,
>>>> and our national student board. I encourage students to voice how we can
>>>> improve the sharing of ideas in all ways beneficial to students.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks; and I hope to chat with you in five minutes on our Code of
>>>> Conduct
>>>> call!
>>>>
>>>> Love,
>>>> Kathryn
>>>>
>>>> Kathryn C. Webster
>>>> President | National association of Blind Students
>>>> (203) 273-8463
>>>> Nabs.president at gmail.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amy Sabo
>>>> via
>>>> NABS-L
>>>> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 7:10 PM
>>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>>>
>>>> hello chris and all,
>>>>
>>>> as to having a another group for nabs on facebook is a good idea imo..
>>>> in all means of social media fb has many groups and pages for all kinds
>>>> of
>>>> organizations, business, and companies. it's just a another way for pr
>>>> work and, also for networking and socializing in the internet community!
>>>> we all need many kinds of ways to interact with each other and, also to
>>>> educate the public and society on blindness and the nfb! it's just good
>>>> business imo...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> just my 3 cents worth in the pr perspective:)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> hugs,
>>>> amy
>>>>
>>>>> On 4/22/18, Chris Nusbaum via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> It sounds to me like this group is meant to be more of an unofficial
>>>>> open forum for the exchange of ideas and information among NABS
>>>>> members. These kinds of pages and groups are common in social media,
>>>>> most notably in the form of the unofficial "fan pages" or Twitter
>>>>> accounts which fans of musicians and other celebrities have created
>>>>> over the years. In our own community, someone created a Facebook group
>>>>> about a year ago for NFB members and supporters, which I believe was
>>>>> called "NFB Fans." As far as I know the group was never officially
>>>>> endorsed by our national office, but there are quite a few members in
>>>>> it, though traffic has decreased in recent months. Of course official
>>>>> announcements from NABS would need to be sent through NABS's official
>>>>> communication portals, but I don't see anything wrong with another
>>>>> resource being out there for our members, even if it's not endorsed by
>>>>> the organization officially.
>>>>>
>>>>> My two cents,
>>>>>
>>>>> Chris Nusbaum
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L
>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> While I understand where Chelsea is coming from, I have never seen a
>>>>>> policy that says we need approval to create social media groups, and
>>>>>> Facebook is an open forum. I was just taking initiative, and if
>>>>>> people want to join both groups, there is no reason they cant.
>>>>>> Furthermore, this was not created to conflict with the other group,
>>>>>> this is simply a different style of group. No matter what social
>>>>>> media approach we choose to take, we are all in it for the same
>>>>>> reason, to build the National Federation of the Blind and the
>>>>>> blindness
>>>>>> community!
>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: chelsea peahl <chelsea.peahl at hotmail.com>
>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 6:05 PM
>>>>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: Veronica R Gaspa <veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>> Shouldn?t this be done with NFB and NABS approval? For example, the
>>>>>> group created has approval.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Chelsea Peahl
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 4:01 PM, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L
>>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Good evening Nabsters!
>>>>>>> I have just created a new NABS group on Facebook. The differences
>>>>>>> between this group and the one that was made a few weeks ago are:
>>>>>>> Every person does not have to be approved to join the group, whether
>>>>>>> you want to be super active in NABS, or just check out resources you
>>>>>>> can join the group.
>>>>>>> Secondly, your post does not have to await moderator approval. If
>>>>>>> you have technology problems at midnight you can post, and it will
>>>>>>> be live right away. In the other group a moderator may not see it
>>>>>>> until a day later, and it may be too late.
>>>>>>> This group will be updated frequently with NABS information and
>>>>>>> updates.
>>>>>>> To join the group search on Facebook for: NABS: a resource for blind
>>>>>>> students.
>>>>>>> Or use the following link:
>>>>>>> https://m.facebook.com/groups/4405289230479922
>>>>>>> I hope this group renders helpful to many of you!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>>> President, New Jersey Association of Blind Students Brother, Alpha
>>>>>>> Phi Omega Writer, the Setonian
>>>>>>> Phone: 434-989-1868
>>>>>>> Email:
>>>>>>> veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu<mailto:veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu
>>>>>>>> Remember, you can live the life you want!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> 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/chelsea.peahl%40
>>>>>>> ho
>>>>>>> tmail.com
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> 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/cnusbaumnfb%40gma
>>>>>> il.com
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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/amieelsabo%40gmail
>>>>> .com
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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/nabs.president%40gmail.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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/mikgephart%40icloud.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 28
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 20:28:39 -0500
>>> From: Jonathan Franks <jfranks at nfbtx.org>
>>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [NABS-L] Have you faced accessibility barriers in your Human
>>> Services field related internship?
>>> Message-ID:
>>> <CAMuaAOKeW36o0P-wmw=on29d89bVGM4huTM2nkq9r21NaB2fog at mail.gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>>
>>> Fellow Federationists,
>>>
>>> My name is Jonathan Franks and I am the 1st Vice President of the
>>> National Federation of the Blind Human Services Division and the
>>> Legislative and Advocacy chair for the division. In 2016, we as an
>>> organization passed a resolution to endeavor to make internships more
>>> accessible for blind students. I faced some accessibility barriers in
>>> 2015 for my Bachelor?s level internship and I will be taking on a
>>> Master?s level internship in the spring of 2019. On behalf of the
>>> Human Services Division, we are wanting to work alongside our National
>>> organization in working towards that goal. Therefore, if you are in
>>> the Human Services field and have faced accessibility barriers in your
>>> internship, I would love to hear from you. We ask that you write a
>>> letter regarding your internship barriers and email them to me at
>>> jfranks at nfbtx.org
>>> and I will pass them along to our Governmental affairs team and
>>> President Riccobono.
>>>
>>> I have pasted the language of the resolution passed in 2016 below my
>>> signature.
>>>
>>> Warm regards and thank you,
>>>
>>> Jonathan Franks BSW
>>> 1st Vice President
>>> National Federation of the Blind Human Services Division
>>> Graduate Student
>>> Masters of Social Work program
>>> Texas State University
>>>
>>> Resolution 2016-05
>>> Regarding Equal Access for Educational Internships
>>> WHEREAS, educational internships are often a curricular requirement
>>> for graduation from a college or university; and
>>> WHEREAS, educational internships can provide graduates with invaluable
>>> experiences and training that enhance graduates? likelihood of being
>>> hired in their chosen career fields; and
>>> WHEREAS, Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
>>> prohibit colleges and universities from discrimination against and
>>> disparate treatment of individuals with disabilities, and ultimately
>>> mandate the provision of equal access to opportunities for such
>>> persons; and
>>> WHEREAS, Americans with Disabilities Act protections include
>>> off-campus educational internships offered as a part of a school?s
>>> programs, services, and benefits; and
>>> WHEREAS, blind students regularly face discrimination by college
>>> internship coordinators who fail to coordinate auxiliary aids for
>>> off-campus internships and mistakenly believe that blindness will
>>> limit a student?s ability to perform an internship: Now, therefore,
>>> BE IT RESOLVED by the National Federation of the Blind in Convention
>>> assembled this fourth day of July, 2016, in the City of Orlando,
>>> Florida, that this organization hereby condemn and deplore the actions
>>> of colleges and universities that have restricted blind students?
>>> participation in educational internships, required blind students to
>>> complete internships only with assistance from sighted peers, or
>>> denied accommodations within these internships; and
>>> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we demand that colleges and universities
>>> implement procedures, train employees, and otherwise take active
>>> measures to ensure that educational internships are fully, equally,
>>> and independently accessible to blind students.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 29
>>> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2018 22:13:20 -0600
>>> From: Donald Winiecki <dwiniecki at handid.org>
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>> Message-ID:
>>> <CAD5OMmHYR-ns3n+oyNYobKyH2F85aLQ8tKd-bUxZR3_5zCpwHg at mail.gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>>
>>> Hi Mikayla and others,
>>>
>>> i
>>> ? came away from President Riccobono's debriefing with the idea that all
>>> members of the Federation are always somehow representing it, even when
>>> they are speaking for themselves. This is indeed a tricky idea
>>> especially
>>> in the free-flowing world of social media!
>>>
>>> I also came away from the call with a reinforced idea that the Federation
>>> is at its core an advocacy group that aims to influence public policy for
>>> the good of its members and all of society -- rights, common good, and
>>> justice/fairness are always goals for the Federation. President
>>> Riccobono's examples illustrated how past actions can continue to reflect
>>> badly on individuals and even the whole organization, and perhaps
>>> endanger
>>> its mission.
>>>
>>> He gave us personal experiences and some stories about members of the
>>> Federation that he considers to be both positive and negative models.
>>> However, perhaps those models do not exemplify the full range of
>>> possibilities that can emerge on social media and in other venues. I am
>>> curious if this is the point on which you would like to elaborate through
>>> discussion?
>>>
>>> In any case, perhaps we have an appropriate venue for this discussion
>>> right
>>> here in the listserv? I have conducted many focus groups in my
>>> profession
>>> (I am an academic sociologist) and and can help to facilitate such a
>>> thing
>>> here.
>>>
>>> Bur first, let's ask Katheryn and other leaders of NABS if they would
>>> support use of this listserv as a venue for such discussion? Katheryn?
>>>
>>> We can decide how to proceed once we know where we can lay out the issues
>>> to be brought back to President Riccobono.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> _don
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Apr 22, 2018 at 7:20 PM, Mikayla Gephart via NABS-L <
>>> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Katherine and all,
>>>>
>>>> Thank you for this great discussion, and the wonderful conference
>>>> call. After listening to the call and hearing the questions about social
>>>> media, I think we need more discussion on this topic. Our goal is to
>>>> educate people on our philosophy, but what we think might be helping
>>>> might
>>>> further dissuade people from joining. It sounds like we as an
>>>> organization
>>>> need to have further discussions on effective use of Social Media. The
>>>> main
>>>> question I ask myself when promoting our organization is ?could this
>>>> negatively impact peoples? impressions of our organization?? However,
>>>> everyone could benefit from learning more and discussing this topic.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for the great discussions,
>>>> Mikayla
>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 7:55 PM, Kathryn Webster, President, National
>>>> Association of Blind Students via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Good evening everyone!
>>>>>
>>>>> Sorry I did not chime in sooner, as I was on a flight back from an
>>>> energizing regional student seminar in Chicago! I love the enthusiasm
>>>> behind providing as many resources to blind students as possible. In
>>>> fact,
>>>> let's have these conversation surrounding the most effective way to
>>>> spread
>>>> our message and share our experiences on the world of Facebook. I don't
>>>> think that necessarily should mean having two Facebook groups
>>>> separately.
>>>> I
>>>> think we could explore having a more vibrant and resourceful NABS group,
>>>> as
>>>> promoted a few weeks ago. Most notably, let's talk about how to make the
>>>> NABS group more inclusive, welcoming, and available. Maybe this means
>>>> having less restrictions on posts, or maybe it means having more group
>>>> moderators to manage the traffic. Whatever it may look like, let's talk
>>>> about it!
>>>>>
>>>>> It is important to also note that, while sharing the NABS brand far and
>>>> wide is critical in meeting our organization's mission, the use of the
>>>> NABS
>>>> name in a formal manner, particularly on social media, should be
>>>> discussed
>>>> with and approved by both our national president, Mr. Riccobono, and our
>>>> national student board. I encourage students to voice how we can improve
>>>> the sharing of ideas in all ways beneficial to students.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks; and I hope to chat with you in five minutes on our Code of
>>>> Conduct call!
>>>>>
>>>>> Love,
>>>>> Kathryn
>>>>>
>>>>> Kathryn C. Webster
>>>>> President | National association of Blind Students
>>>>> (203) 273-8463
>>>>> Nabs.president at gmail.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amy Sabo
>>>> via NABS-L
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 7:10 PM
>>>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <
>>>> nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>>>>
>>>>> hello chris and all,
>>>>>
>>>>> as to having a another group for nabs on facebook is a good idea imo..
>>>>> in all means of social media fb has many groups and pages for all kinds
>>>> of organizations, business, and companies. it's just a another way for
>>>> pr
>>>> work and, also for networking and socializing in the internet community!
>>>> we all need many kinds of ways to interact with each other and, also to
>>>> educate the public and society on blindness and the nfb! it's just good
>>>> business imo...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> just my 3 cents worth in the pr perspective:)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> hugs,
>>>>> amy
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/22/18, Chris Nusbaum via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>> It sounds to me like this group is meant to be more of an unofficial
>>>>>> open forum for the exchange of ideas and information among NABS
>>>>>> members. These kinds of pages and groups are common in social media,
>>>>>> most notably in the form of the unofficial "fan pages" or Twitter
>>>>>> accounts which fans of musicians and other celebrities have created
>>>>>> over the years. In our own community, someone created a Facebook group
>>>>>> about a year ago for NFB members and supporters, which I believe was
>>>>>> called "NFB Fans." As far as I know the group was never officially
>>>>>> endorsed by our national office, but there are quite a few members in
>>>>>> it, though traffic has decreased in recent months. Of course official
>>>>>> announcements from NABS would need to be sent through NABS's official
>>>>>> communication portals, but I don't see anything wrong with another
>>>>>> resource being out there for our members, even if it's not endorsed by
>>>> the organization officially.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My two cents,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Chris Nusbaum
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L
>>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> While I understand where Chelsea is coming from, I have never seen a
>>>>>>> policy that says we need approval to create social media groups, and
>>>>>>> Facebook is an open forum. I was just taking initiative, and if
>>>>>>> people want to join both groups, there is no reason they cant.
>>>>>>> Furthermore, this was not created to conflict with the other group,
>>>>>>> this is simply a different style of group. No matter what social
>>>>>>> media approach we choose to take, we are all in it for the same
>>>>>>> reason, to build the National Federation of the Blind and the
>>>> blindness community!
>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: chelsea peahl <chelsea.peahl at hotmail.com>
>>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 6:05 PM
>>>>>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Cc: Veronica R Gaspa <veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] New NABS Group!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>>> Shouldn?t this be done with NFB and NABS approval? For example, the
>>>>>>> group created has approval.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Chelsea Peahl
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Apr 22, 2018, at 4:01 PM, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L
>>>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Good evening Nabsters!
>>>>>>>> I have just created a new NABS group on Facebook. The differences
>>>>>>>> between this group and the one that was made a few weeks ago are:
>>>>>>>> Every person does not have to be approved to join the group, whether
>>>>>>>> you want to be super active in NABS, or just check out resources you
>>>>>>>> can join the group.
>>>>>>>> Secondly, your post does not have to await moderator approval. If
>>>>>>>> you have technology problems at midnight you can post, and it will
>>>>>>>> be live right away. In the other group a moderator may not see it
>>>>>>>> until a day later, and it may be too late.
>>>>>>>> This group will be updated frequently with NABS information and
>>>> updates.
>>>>>>>> To join the group search on Facebook for: NABS: a resource for blind
>>>>>>>> students.
>>>>>>>> Or use the following link:
>>>>>>>> https://m.facebook.com/groups/4405289230479922
>>>>>>>> I hope this group renders helpful to many of you!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Vee Gaspa
>>>>>>>> President, New Jersey Association of Blind Students Brother, Alpha
>>>>>>>> Phi Omega Writer, the Setonian
>>>>>>>> Phone: 434-989-1868
>>>>>>>> Email:
>>>>>>>> veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu<mailto:veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu
>>>>>>>>> Remember, you can live the life you want!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>> 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/chelsea.peahl%40
>>>>>>>> ho
>>>>>>>> tmail.com
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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