[NABS-L] NABS Facebook group?

Sami Osborne sami.j.osborne97 at gmail.com
Wed Mar 21 11:28:43 UTC 2018 

Hi Sarah,

Sorry for going a little off-topic for a moment, but I noticed 
you mentioned accessibility of Facebook.  Just to let you and 
anyone else know, Facebook is very accessible these days, 
depending on which platform you use (especially VoiceOver).  I've 
only joined two years ago, so I may not be aware of any 
accessibility barriers that have happened previously, but if 
there has been any, it's a lot more accessible now.

Anyway, thank you to Santiago for proposing to add this group.  
I'm all for it, and it may even allow people to get to know each 
other better and make friends with other NABS group members.

I hope this group will be put in place soon.

Thanks,

Sami

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Sarah Jevnikar via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'" 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:15:37 -0400
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] NABS Facebook group?

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



-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of NABS 
President via NABS-L
Sent: March 19, 2018 4:27 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
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
Sent from my iPhone

 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?

 --
 Armando L.  Vias
 Student
 Founder | Blindness Awareness and More
 Website: www.blindnessawarenessandmoreblog.wordpress.com
 Facebook: www.facebook.com/baamoreblog
 Twitter: www.twitter.com/baamoreblog Blindness Awareness and 
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 Address: blindnessawarenessandmore at outlook.com

 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
 a4c571d9b08d58dcaf3a9%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7
 C0%7C636570825163125136&sdata=FkTQMkiXwQUEsYoAddBHE0VVQ6AVBABL
 3Ji4hqldw2s%3D&reserved=0


 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


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