[NABS-L] NABS Facebook group?

Tue Mar 20 17:15:37 UTC 2018

Not to be a wet blanket, but I confess I'm not big on Facebook anymore - accessibility and privacy concerns abound. I'll join and support the process, but I'd be just as happy to keep the mailing list alive and well.
Sarah

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Sent: March 19, 2018 4:27 PM
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Cc: NABS President
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] NABS Facebook group?

Good afternoon all,

I love the enthusiasm and energy behind this idea! Cricket, thank you so much for bringing up an excellent point and including our leadership in the decision making process! NABS is always seeking alternative methods of serving as a resource to our students and providing outlets that ensure our members are building a strong and vast network.

After discussing this fabulous idea with the NABS Board, we are excited to launch a Facebook group that will cater to the 21st century, because, you know, emailing is so 2010 😊 Syed, our Outreach Committee Chair, and myself will further discuss the proper approach and logistics of such a group. Thank you for bringing this initiative to our attention; and we certainly look forward to building our organization even further through the world of Facebook!

Stay tuned for more info, a link for the group itself, and guidelines for those interested in joining.

Love,
Kathryn

Kathryn Webster
President, National Association of Blind Students
(203) 273-8463
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> On Mar 19, 2018, at 3:59 PM, Cricket Bidleman via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> But don’t jump ahead of yourselves. Get board approval and suggestions first.
> 
> Best,
> Cricket X. Bidleman (she/her/hers)
> Stanford University, Class of 2021
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 19, 2018, at 12:36, Santiago via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I was thinking about that as well. Having board members as admins is definitely a must. As for privacy concerns, the group can be closed, so that only members can view the content. That can be debated upon by the board and or members as a whole. Personally, I think that having a closed group would be best to minimize the chances of receiving spam and or unwanted messages from people that have no desire to join. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Mar 19, 2018, at 12:10 PM, Armando Vias via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Here is some points that you need to keep in mind. First of all, it's privacy concerns. For example, if a student has a profile that is public, someone that is not a student will look in the group and see the members of the group, and also, could stalk someone. I think that the Facebook group is a good idea, but IF the students hide their information on their Facebook profiles, then it will be a safer group. And also, how would the admins know that a student is trying to join the group?
>>> 
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>>>> On Mar 19, 2018, at 2:55 PM, Cricket Bidleman via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I think it would definitely be a good idea to get board approval since this will be associated with NABS as a whole. Actually, if it’s at all associated with outreach or branding, which any form of social media is, then board approval is probably necessary. The board may also want to be the admins if this is approved. I would strongly suggest asking them before immediately jumping to do this. Lots of energy and innovation are good but it’s generally important to ensure proper communication first. I would know—I’m bad at it.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Best,
>>>> Cricket X. Bidleman (she/her/hers)
>>>> Stanford University, class of 2021
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Mar 19, 2018, at 11:39, Santiago via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> We should! Matthew, would you like to create the group, or would you like me to create it? I'm fine either way. I would also be more than happy to be one of the admins making sure things are okay, at the very least. 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Santiago
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Mar 19, 2018, at 11:33 AM, Alexandra Alfonso via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> You should do it.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On 3/19/18, Matthew Gip <matthewhgip at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> That’s a great idea. If you need help creating it, I can definitely help.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 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 Mar 19, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Alexandra Alfonso 
>>>>>>>> <alliefa1999 at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Santiago was asking about a group where we could all post, like 
>>>>>>>> facebook groups where we could discuss things.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> On 3/19/18, Matthew Gip via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> NABS has both a profile where you can send them a friend 
>>>>>>>>> request named Nabs Link and they have a page where you can 
>>>>>>>>> simply “like” the page to keep up-to-date on what’s happening. 
>>>>>>>>> We are transitioning to the page from the profile after 
>>>>>>>>> national convention.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Here is the link: 
>>>>>>>>> https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2
>>>>>>>>> F%2Fm.facebook.com%2FNabspage%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C4f9ca8a75fd
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>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> 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 Mar 19, 2018, at 10:27 AM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L 
>>>>>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>>>> There should a NABS Facebook group, under "NABS Link." If I 
>>>>>>>>>> am not mistaken, I believe a NABS board member has to then 
>>>>>>>>>> get you on the group by accepting the friend request.
>>>>>>>>>> Try searching "NABS Link." It would be even easier to find if 
>>>>>>>>>> you have Facebook friends who already are on it.
>>>>>>>>>> Vejas Vasiliauskas
>>>>>>>>>> Secretary and Treasurer of California Association of Blind 
>>>>>>>>>> Students
>>>>>>>>>> Phone: 3102653949
>>>>>>>>>> Email: alpineimagination at gmail.com
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> On Mar 19, 2018, at 08:30, Santiago via NABS-L 
>>>>>>>>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>>>>>>>>> I was wondering if a NABS Facebook group existed, and if 
>>>>>>>>>>> not, whether anyone would be interested in joining one? I 
>>>>>>>>>>> just thought of the idea, and felt like it would be useful 
>>>>>>>>>>> and more efficient when it comes to communicating with fellow NABS members.
>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> Santiago
>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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