From mikgephart at icloud.com  Tue May  1 23:56:52 2018
From: mikgephart at icloud.com (Mikayla Gephart)
Date: Tue, 01 May 2018 19:56:52 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Question about justifying training
Message-ID: <93D99A8B-FCE0-4C43-A1BD-E6391B19A012@icloud.com>

Hi all,

     I hope everyone is doing well. I have decided to  attend CCB in September. This is really exciting, but it also means I have to get preparing!

     Now that I have decided to attend CCB, it is time to get approval from VR. When I originally started looking at training centers, I was going to attend LCB. I also had a counselor who supported me in seeking training, and respected my right to informed choice. At that point, I was still researching, and we did not justify my decision to her supervisors.

     Now, my former counselor resigned, and I am assigned to a new one who I will meet on Friday. We have had a few conversations, and she mentioned the need to write a justification letter to her supervisor, and that we could do that on Friday. However, a friend told me that VR is required to provide a decision in writing, so I want to write out a justification before I even see my counselor. Does anyone have suggestions for writing justifications? 

Thank you,
Mikayla

From rexschuttler at gmail.com  Wed May  2 00:45:10 2018
From: rexschuttler at gmail.com (Rex Schuttler)
Date: Tue, 1 May 2018 19:45:10 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Question about justifying training
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The most important thing is to let them know how much this will improve your life, and how it will help you in your future.

Rex Schuttler
Second Vice President of the national Federation of the blind of Oklahoma
cell phone number
918-955-6761

> On May 1, 2018, at 6:56 PM, Mikayla Gephart via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
>     I hope everyone is doing well. I have decided to  attend CCB in September. This is really exciting, but it also means I have to get preparing!
> 
>     Now that I have decided to attend CCB, it is time to get approval from VR. When I originally started looking at training centers, I was going to attend LCB. I also had a counselor who supported me in seeking training, and respected my right to informed choice. At that point, I was still researching, and we did not justify my decision to her supervisors.
> 
>     Now, my former counselor resigned, and I am assigned to a new one who I will meet on Friday. We have had a few conversations, and she mentioned the need to write a justification letter to her supervisor, and that we could do that on Friday. However, a friend told me that VR is required to provide a decision in writing, so I want to write out a justification before I even see my counselor. Does anyone have suggestions for writing justifications? 
> 
> Thank you,
> Mikayla
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From michael.ausbun at gmail.com  Wed May  2 01:28:15 2018
From: michael.ausbun at gmail.com (michael.ausbun at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 1 May 2018 18:28:15 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Question about justifying training
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	<1F22163A-8FC9-44CE-9B27-3F4FC180DCAD@gmail.com>
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Hello Mikayla,
	Congratulations on making the  decision to attend training; making
that choice is not easy, and neither is selecting where to go.
I believe that Rex is on the right track with his suggestion. The one
additional suggestion I would make is to tie your justification back to your
vocational goal. Although VR counselors enjoy to hear that their clients are
happy and living good, productive lives, their ultimate goal is to be a
vocational rehabilitation counselor. The VR process is built around the
obtainment, or maintainment, of employment. Thus, the individual plan for
employment, which is the guideline for all services rendered. The vocational
goal at the top of the IPE drives the entire plan (if a  service is
unnecessary for obtaining the vocational goal, then services can, and will,
be  denied). For example, if your vocational goal is to be a dishwasher for
a cafeteria, your counselor will not include attending college to your
services section of your IPE, because college is unnecessary for being a
dishwasher. 
	So, as you right your justification letter, keep in mind what you
have down for your vocational goal for your IPE. It is good to explain how
it will improve your life and how it will benefit you in the future, but
always frame it in context for achieving, maintaining, or advancing future
employment as specified through your vocational goal.
If you have questions, please reach out. The VR process can be confusing,
but if you understand the process you can truly get a lot of support from
the VR agency.
Respectfully,
Michael Ausbun
First Vice President, National Association of Blind Students
Vice President, national Federation of the Blind of Nevada
Graduate Assistant, Louisiana Tech University
Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness
"Together, we are changing what it means to be blind!"
Louisianacenter.org

-----Original Message-----
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NABS-L
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Cc: Rex Schuttler <rexschuttler at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Question about justifying training

The most important thing is to let them know how much this will improve your
life, and how it will help you in your future.

Rex Schuttler
Second Vice President of the national Federation of the blind of Oklahoma
cell phone number
918-955-6761

> On May 1, 2018, at 6:56 PM, Mikayla Gephart via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
>     I hope everyone is doing well. I have decided to  attend CCB in
September. This is really exciting, but it also means I have to get
preparing!
> 
>     Now that I have decided to attend CCB, it is time to get approval from
VR. When I originally started looking at training centers, I was going to
attend LCB. I also had a counselor who supported me in seeking training, and
respected my right to informed choice. At that point, I was still
researching, and we did not justify my decision to her supervisors.
> 
>     Now, my former counselor resigned, and I am assigned to a new one who
I will meet on Friday. We have had a few conversations, and she mentioned
the need to write a justification letter to her supervisor, and that we
could do that on Friday. However, a friend told me that VR is required to
provide a decision in writing, so I want to write out a justification before
I even see my counselor. Does anyone have suggestions for writing
justifications? 
> 
> Thank you,
> Mikayla
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From nesmaaly123 at gmail.com  Wed May  2 01:39:26 2018
From: nesmaaly123 at gmail.com (nesma aly)
Date: Tue, 1 May 2018 21:39:26 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] interesting question
Message-ID: <013f01d3e1b6$683ef410$38bcdc30$@gmail.com>

Dear all, 

I hope that everyone is doing well and is excited for the end of the
semester. 

I have a kind of interesting question, is anyone on here studying law? I am
particularly looking for students who are studying Maryland's law. If you
are, please write me off list. I would love to talk with you! 

Thanks and have a good night! 

Nesma Aly


From alpineimagination at gmail.com  Wed May  2 01:54:56 2018
From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
Date: Tue, 1 May 2018 18:54:56 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Question about justifying training
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Message-ID: <FA1AB6CE-44E6-4B66-BB0E-DE33CBE3BA09@gmail.com>

Hi Mikayla,
Congrats on your choice to go to CCB. I was in the same situation several years ago, except with LCB. 
Personally, I think three days isn't much time to write a justification letter. It's doable, but there is a lot of research required. 
I found what helped me the most was visiting the training centers in my state. I could then compare them to LCB and explain why I thought LCB suited my needs better. 
Keep in mind, there is no "bad" training center. Some centers clearly have lower expectations, but you want to promote your attending LCB without attacking the other training center.
I found that visiting the centers really helped. With only a few days, though, I'd suggest that you maybe write an email to the  training centers in your state, tell them what you want to work on, and the cost.
In my case it actually turned out that despite being out of state, LCB was cheaper than at least one of the other training centers of my state.
I wish you the best of luck.
Vejas Vasiliauskas
Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
Phone: 3102653949
Email: alpineimagination at gmail.com  

Sent from my iPhone

> On 1 May 2018, at 16:56, Mikayla Gephart via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
>     I hope everyone is doing well. I have decided to  attend CCB in September. This is really exciting, but it also means I have to get preparing!
> 
>     Now that I have decided to attend CCB, it is time to get approval from VR. When I originally started looking at training centers, I was going to attend LCB. I also had a counselor who supported me in seeking training, and respected my right to informed choice. At that point, I was still researching, and we did not justify my decision to her supervisors.
> 
>     Now, my former counselor resigned, and I am assigned to a new one who I will meet on Friday. We have had a few conversations, and she mentioned the need to write a justification letter to her supervisor, and that we could do that on Friday. However, a friend told me that VR is required to provide a decision in writing, so I want to write out a justification before I even see my counselor. Does anyone have suggestions for writing justifications? 
> 
> Thank you,
> Mikayla
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From carne23m at mtholyoke.edu  Wed May  2 02:24:10 2018
From: carne23m at mtholyoke.edu (Melissa Carney)
Date: Tue, 1 May 2018 22:24:10 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] April 2018 NABS Notes
Message-ID: <001801d3e1bc$a7fd8f70$f7f8ae50$@mtholyoke.edu>

Good evening NABSters,

 

What a crazy time of year! Most of us are in the midst of preparing for, or
taking, final exams. The semester is coming to a close, and summer is just
around the corner. I hope that you have all gained the most out of your
academic experiences and personal endeavors, and continue to pursue your
aspirations over the next few months. Make sure to give yourself a break;
you deserve it. Feel free to read about what NABS has been up to during the
month of April. Please find the link to our online version of the NABS notes
below, followed by the notes themselves. A copy of the NABS notes is also
attached to this email for your convenience. We continuously strive to
update and improve the format and content of our monthly bulletin, so your
suggestions and recommendations are much appreciated.

http://nabslink.org/content/nabs-notes-april-2018

 


NABS Notes: April 2018  


In this issue, you will find:  

*         President's Note  

*         NABS Code of Conduct  

*         2018 NABS Mentoring Program  

*         2018 Southeast Regional Student Seminar  

*         NFB Engineering Quotient Program  

*         NABS Committee Updates  

*         State Division Updates  

*         April Blog Post  

*         NABS Facebook Group  

*         Board Meeting Minutes | April 2018  


President's Note  


Energized is an understatement for the overwhelming emotions I feel after an
empowering and uplifting Midwest regional student seminar in Chicago, IL at
the end of April. With representation from six states and over 50
participants, we spent an unforgettable weekend of bonding, learning, and
growing together. This was ideal timing as we are now just two months away
from National Convention. I am thankful for our national president's
leadership and ability to motivate others toward a shared vision, as our
national board successfully adopted a code of conduct, one that exemplifies
our policies as an organization. President Riccobono spent Sunday night,
April 22 with NABS members as he shared the importance of these standards
and ways in which to continue implementing such ideas. We are eager to
continue upholding our federation policies through continued dialogue
surrounding the notions outlined in our NABS code of conduct. As always, I
welcome input, suggestions, and questions as President Riccobono identified
that this is an ongoing process of improvement, and one in which our members
most certainly have a say.  

On the 4th of July, we will join together at our annual business meeting. As
I finalize the agenda, I welcome suggestions and input to make sure your
needs are met. Spoiler alert: The NABS Business Meeting will only last TWO
hours.yes, two hours! Come make a new NABS record for the shortest business
meeting of all time; and it would not be worth the hours without you with
us! The format will be a little different, so stay tuned and please provide
input! I am thankful for the unequivocal support thus far; and excited to
see if our membership will welcome me with open arms for another two years
as your NABS president. We have several positions up for elections and
aspiring young leaders eager to join our leadership team. Please do let me
know if you are one of these people. Once our Nominating Committee is
appointed, I will announce the individuals who will be serving in said
capacity. Always remember that we are here for each other and supporting
each other one day at a time. Good luck with finals, fellow students; and
happy Spring!  

 


NABS Code of Conduct  


Below, please find the recently adopted NABS Code of Conduct. Though these
policies and expectations have been implicitly articulated, now the explicit
illustration further strengthens our Federation standards of excellence. Any
questions or concerns can be directed to President Kathryn Webster at
<mailto:NABS.president at gmail.com> NABS.president at gmail.com  


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.  

 


2018 NABS Mentoring Program  


The power of mentoring comes full circle when our fellow Federationists
teach, learn, and share together during the commemorating National
Convention. This year is no different; and NABS is here before, during, and
after our family reunion to pair our students up with both students and
non-students alike with similar interests, career paths, and passions.
Applications for mentors and mentees go live on Tuesday, May 15; and close
on June 15! Visit  <http://www.nabslink.org> www.nabslink.org to apply.
Contact Katy Olson or Tarik Williams for more information!  

 


2018 Southeast Regional Student Seminar  


More information to come!  


The NFB Southeast Regional Student Seminar will take place from Friday,
August 10 to Sunday, August 12 at the Jernigan Institute. At this seminar,
students from the southeast states will sharpen their skills in advocacy,
network with fellow blind students, and gain insight and encouragement from
student and national leaders in the Federation.  

 


NFB Engineering Quotient Program  


Who: 30 blind and low-vision students currently enrolled in grades 9 through
12 in the United States  

When: Sunday, July 29 to Saturday, August 4, 2018  

Where: The National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute in Baltimore,
Maryland  

Cost: No registration fees! The NFB will cover travel expenses, room, and
board for the week.  

Do you have a passion for engineering? Are you interested in the field, but
are not quite sure how to navigate the logistics as a blind individual?  

If so, then the NFB EQ program is a perfect fit for you. NFB EQ is a
week-long summer engineering program for blind and low-vision teenagers from
around the United States. 30 participants have the opportunity to enhance
their engineering knowledge, engage with new problem-solving skills, build
friendships, and enjoy recreational activities along the way. Blind students
will work with researchers from Utah State University and educators from the
Science Museum of Minnesota, who will facilitate hands-on activities and
connect students with highly qualified blind adult mentors. Students will
learn the spatial skills and mental mapping techniques that are all too
often left out of their education. Spatial reasoning is one of the most
significant components of engineering. As such, the blind youth who attend
NFB EQ will be able to develop and hone their skills in STEM fields,
strengthen their ability to travel independently with a white cane or guide
dog, and achieve greater overall success. "A combination of lack of
knowledge about nonvisual techniques and society's low expectations for the
blind prevents far too many blind children from developing spatial reasoning
skills and, if they desire, participating in engineering or other fields
that use these skills," said Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National
Federation of the Blind. "We have dedicated significant resources to
changing this unacceptable status quo, and we thank the National Science
Foundation and our partners at Utah State and the Science Museum of
Minnesota for helping us accelerate our progress and broaden our reach." NFB
EQ aims to create ways to conceptualize spatial thinking by implementing
nonvisual techniques to facilitate, motivate, and open pathways towards
engineering and educational goals. It goes without saying that students will
gain greater self-confidence and independence. If you are ready to embrace
adventure, then this is the program for you!  

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 1, 2018. For more information, please
visit  <http://www.blindscience.org/nfbeq> http://www.blindscience.org/nfbeq


To apply, please visit  <https://nfb.org/eq-application>
https://nfb.org/eq-application  

 


NABS Committee Updates  


Get involved!  


*         Legislative Advocacy Committee  

The Legislative Advocacy Committee is in the process of updating the
Self-Advocacy in Higher Education Toolkit, and we are beginning to implement
the NABS Legislative Toolkit at affiliate gatherings. We have some exciting
projects in the works and look forward to announcing them to the membership
very soon. We welcome all feedback, and we hope you will consider joining us
for our monthly calls which take place the second Sunday of the month at 8pm
eastern standard time.  

 

*         Fundraising Committee  

The Fundraising Committee has been hard at work planning for events leading
up to and for our 2018 National Convention! Our NABS cookbooks are available
to order via our website for $15 and are available in Braille, large print,
regular print and e-format. The comedy showcase, hosted in Pekin, Illinois,
is gaining excitement throughout the community. We are excited to have 11
talented comedians make people laugh and help raise funds for the National
Association of Blind Students. Can you believe that Convention is right
around the corner? NABS is planning to collaborate with the skillful student
artist, Elizabeth Scheeler, who will create a special NFB keychain to be
sold at our exhibit hall table. If you are interested in joining the
Fundraising Committee, please join us on our monthly conference calls every
second Thursday of the month at 9 pm eastern on the NABS line.  

 

*         Outreach Committee  

The Outreach Committee has been hard at work trying to expand our membership
and reach out to as many students as possible. Currently, we have a
membership database project underway, where we are creating a NABS News
Letter which will go out to all universities, state rehab councilors, and
scholarship applicants. This entails also building such a list of
recipients. I am sure you all have joined our new Facebook group and already
follow our page, but if not please do so. This new group will serve as an
outlet for discussion amongst blind students on Facebook and we hope to
continue expanding our social media presence. As always, we have a new and
exciting membership call on the last Sunday of the month at 8PM Eastern
where we discuss different topics related to life as a blind student. If any
student would like to write a blog post to be featured on our online blog,
let us know as we have a new one every month. Our committee calls are the
second Tuesday of the month and we would love to have you join. A notice is
always sent out on the NABS mailing list announcing the date and time of the
call.  

*         National Convention Planning Committee  

NABS is proud to announce a new ad hoc committee for all things Convention.
We will be planning 4 student events in conjunction with the other
committees in an effort  to prepare us for fundraising, member engagement,
and best of all fun! The events we are planning are NABS Olympics, NABS
Mentoring Program, volunteer coordination for exhibit hall table, Student
Networking event, and door prizes at our special events! Join us every other
Monday at 8pm eastern on the NABS line!  

 


State Division Updates  


Are you curious to see what your fellow students are up to? Please check out
the following updates from several of our proud divisions.  

Please note: All text was taken directly from our state student division
leadership and not amended in any way.  

*         Massachusetts  

The MASSABS board has been hard at work finding new ways to engage students
and continuing to build the division. On April 14, MASSABS held their annual
spring social at Sky Zone trampoline park where students participated in
various activities such as trampoline dodge ball, a ninja obstacle course,
basketball, and jumping into a foam pit. There were two new students in
attendance, and everyone had a great time getting out of their comfort zone
and interacting with one another. The board will be holding a call in the
coming days to discuss plans for moving forward and increasing outreach
efforts as well as planning more interactive socials for the coming year.  

 

*         Maryland  

MDABS is in full swing! With several restaurant fundraisers coming up,
national convention on the horizon, and a regional seminar in the works,
Maryland is in the midst of a great year that is sure to be remembered. We
are working on projects to build membership and member involvement and are
looking forward to the next few months!  

 

*         California  

Spring is here with gorgeous weather, beautiful temperatures, and the time
has finally arrived as the California Association of Blind Students are
pleased and excited to announce and share that we have been working
extremely hard on building membership in not just our student division, but
in the entire affiliate of California, as well as the entire National
Federation of the Blind, since after all, we are the students of today, yet
the leaders of tomorrow. Our first annual reception is on Saturday, April
28th at Shakey's Pizza, located in Inglewood, CA at 935 W. Arbor Vitae
Street. We will be having speakers from our board members as well as guest
speakers from rehab counselors. As of now, we have a total of 30 students
attending our event and we are thankful to the NABS board and everyone else
who have helped support us along the way as we are moving along in expanding
our movement. Come enjoy a day of delicious food, win prizes, and meet other
blind students. Whoever brings a fellow blind friend will have their name
thrown into a raffle and YOU will have the opportunity to win the ultimate
grand prize which is an Amazon Echo! Thank you and let us all rejoice and go
build the Federation!  

 

*         Iowa  

Greetings from the students in Iowa! We have been hard at work building our
newly formed student division the past few months. This month we will be
starting the process of reaching out to the college/university disability
offices to invite blind students at their institutions to our state
convention this fall. We hope that this will help grow our membership and
get people connected to our division and affiliate.  

 

*         Arizona  

Greetings from Arizona! This month we held a meeting with the Arizona board,
the Texas student president, Iowa student president, and California student
president. The goal was to share different successes and struggles
encountered in different states to better brainstorm new and innovative
ideas. The call was a great success and I thank each of the student leaders
for their participation in our call. Additionally, we are working to
implement a mentoring program in Arizona between student board members and
potential, or new members. Thanks for taking the time to hear what we are
doing in Arizona and let's continue to build this federation together.  

 


April Blog Post  


Genuine connections with local people. Hands-on learning alongside peers. A
shared appreciation of the area's history. For Justice Shorter, these
experiences are what characterized her time in Uganda and Rwanda as a true
"exchange."  

"There's an undeniable vibe that moves through the air" Justice Shorter
ascribes to her temporary home in northern Uganda and Rwanda. "My study
abroad experience gave me the chance to encounter that time and time again."


As a graduate student at SIT Graduate Institute, Justice chose to study on
SIT's Peace & Post Conflict Reconciliation summer program in Uganda and
Rwanda to observe how inclusive development can be used to alleviate the
effects of poverty while working towards her Master's in Sustainable
Development.  

The program promised to provide an on-the-ground understanding of measures
that have been taken toward conflict mitigation, resettlement, and
prevention in the region. Justice was highly attracted to this experiential
learning model that characterizes SIT's study abroad programs. "They really
put you in the environment to learn hands-on. You're not just reading
something in a research paper or watching a video. You're having real-world
interactions, speaking to people with lived experiences."  

 

For her program, this involved living with a host family and practicing
local languages including Acholi and Kinyarwanda, but it also meant
appreciating the depth of the region's hardships. Justice and her peers met
with organizations and individuals devoted to helping communities recover
from the conflict driven by Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army in
northern Uganda, and they joined challenging discussions with people who
survived an era of genocide against Tutsis in Rwanda. During visits to
genocide museums, Justice, who is legally blind, asked her fellow students
to describe visuals out loud to her, acknowledging that to articulate scenes
of atrocity verbally can be even more wrenching than quiet observation.  

"It's very emotional, heavy, hard. But you realize that if you feel this
way, you can only imagine how the survivors must feel. In leading these
tours, presentations, and discussions for people who want to learn, they
live it daily."  

In the wake of extreme anguish, Justice was inspired by the resilience of
the survivors to take ownership of their history and live joyfully.
Everywhere she went, she found people who were proud and passionate about
their personal and family histories, their relationships, their food, their
languages, their music, their dance - and, oh, did they dance!  

 

"Towards the end of the program, we had a big celebration with all of our
homestay families in Gulu, a city in the Northern Region of Uganda. We were
all dancing and sweating, showing each other our best moves. I danced with
the kids and tried to keep up with my homestay sister as she showed me new
dances. It was an unforgettable night!"  

"Adaptation equals survival" seemed to embody the spirit of her local hosts
- one that she held in her own heart as she traveled. "Adapt! That was my
mantra."  

If things didn't go according to plan - whether it was a power outage,
someone running late, or inaccessible reading materials- Justice resolved to
find ways to still get the most out of the experience. The program staff
always seemed to have contingency plans in place. "Whatever happens, the
whole day shall not be wasted! That has stayed with me since then."  

Justice estimates that her fellow travelers and the local people she met had
had very few, if any, personal experiences with someone with a disability,
and that as a result, her daily interactions with people helped to spark
conversations around blindness, accessibility, and inclusion. Still, she was
mindful of not trying to represent all blind or disabled people and instead
allowed herself to be her own multi-dimensional self.  

"Yes, I am someone who is blind, but I'm also someone who is black, a woman,
a lesbian. All of these aspects are as much a part of my identity, and I am
proud of them, but none of them individually solely represent me. If you can
find ways to be who you are, even when it's difficult or not accessible,
people will remember you as a whole person."  

But "who you are" is also susceptible to stretch, flex, and grow under the
catalyst of international exchange. It's a phenomenon which Justice urges
travelers to embrace with open arms.  

 

"When you study abroad, you don't walk away the same person you were when
you walked in. You can't go across the world without gaining a new sense of
appreciation for it - even if it's that you didn't know what you thought you
knew before. Immerse yourself as much as you possibly can." Don't assume
that Africa is inaccessible. "I don't want to sugar-coat it: access can be
challenging. Still, people need to get away from the idea that they won't be
able to find what they need." There's also a misconception that Africa is
uniform, when in fact it is a mosaic of amazing metropolitan cities as well
as vibrant rural communities that have distinct approaches to access and
inclusion."  

"The difference between a crisis and a problem is time." To ensure that the
program would work for her, Justice let the staff know in advance that she'd
need materials in digital formats, electronic information in advance, and
time to orient herself to new spaces and places.  

 "Know that you are not alone." "Contact disability organizations in the
area you are interested in exploring to find out what resources are
available and what sorts of laws and social norms affect people with
disabilities."  

 

"Learn from the experiences of local people with disabilities." On a
previous experience abroad, Justice valued the opportunity to talk to blind
people in Cape Town, South Africa. "Remember their experiences will not
necessarily mirror your own. "You're coming from a different part of the
world. They can teach you, and you can teach them. It's another aspect of
cultural exchange."  

 

"People can help make or break an experience for you." "Fortunately, I was
surrounded by really wonderful people." You don't always get to choose your
travel companions, but your group can acknowledge that each person needs
assistance at times and that each person also has strengths to offer. You're
all learning together."  

Do not let anything stop you from going out and experiencing the world. We
have a phenomenal planet with phenomenal people and places on it."  

This story was first featured on Mobility International USA. You can visit
the page to learn more about the organization.  

 


NABS Facebook Group  


Join our Facebook group by visiting:

 <https://m.facebook.com/groups/173482726798026>
https://m.facebook.com/groups/173482726798026  

 


Board Meeting Minutes | April 2018  


 

Call Start: 9:02pm  

All present minus Cody Beardslee  

 

Treasurer's Report:  

Revenue.: $1,127  

Expenses: $1,628  

 

Outreach: membership call this month all about travel, blog post around
travel. Melissa Carney took over NABS notes.  

Facebook group: who should admin? What should be posted? One member of the
board will admin as well as someone from national staff. How much should be
advertised?  

 

Legislative: working on adding to the toolkit on situations such as guide
dogs. Reaching out to students to get letters in support of ATAA.  

 

Fundraising: comedy show coming along. $25 at the door, $19 coming to us.
Cookbook is for sale. Exhibit hall fundraising?  

Bryan talking about a signature beer fundraiser.  

 

Convention Planning: Ed Shaham working hard on NABS student Networking
event. Business meeting planning cool things, details to come. Playing a
larger role on youth track.  

 

Leadership discussions.  

 

Adjourned at 10:25 pm  

 

The National Association of Blind Students  

A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind  

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From rbacchus228 at gmail.com  Wed May  2 13:10:53 2018
From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus)
Date: Wed, 02 May 2018 09:10:53 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Question about justifying training
Message-ID: <5ae9b8e0.1c69fb81.d5cbc.ce63@mx.google.com>

Hi Mikayla thanks for your message. Last October I had to write a justification letter to my Vr counselor to request an upgrade to the BrailleNote Touch in order to find a job. I was exploring some jobs with companies that provide web-based transcription services to their clients around the world. I would suggest that you research your local training center and write about how Ccb compares to that program.

On May 1, 2018 7:56 PM, Mikayla Gephart via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi all, 
>
>      I hope everyone is doing well. I have decided to  attend CCB in September. This is really exciting, but it also means I have to get preparing! 
>
>      Now that I have decided to attend CCB, it is time to get approval from VR. When I originally started looking at training centers, I was going to attend LCB. I also had a counselor who supported me in seeking training, and respected my right to informed choice. At that point, I was still researching, and we did not justify my decision to her supervisors. 
>
>      Now, my former counselor resigned, and I am assigned to a new one who I will meet on Friday. We have had a few conversations, and she mentioned the need to write a justification letter to her supervisor, and that we could do that on Friday. However, a friend told me that VR is required to provide a decision in writing, so I want to write out a justification before I even see my counselor. Does anyone have suggestions for writing justifications? 
>
> Thank you, 
> Mikayla 
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From nabs.president at gmail.com  Wed May  2 16:53:30 2018
From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Kathryn Webster, President,
	National Association of Blind Students)
Date: Wed, 2 May 2018 12:53:30 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] interesting question
In-Reply-To: <013f01d3e1b6$683ef410$38bcdc30$@gmail.com>
References: <013f01d3e1b6$683ef410$38bcdc30$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00e901d3e236$1a140f70$4e3c2e50$@gmail.com>

Hi Nesma!!

Miss Lauren McLarney is studying Maryland law at the University of Maryland.
She graduates in just a few weeks. Furthermore, other students are studying
law in DC and Virginia, but may still be of much assistance. Let me know if
you'd like contact info.

Love,
Kathryn

-----Original Message-----
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NABS-L
Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 9:39 PM
To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: nesma aly <nesmaaly123 at gmail.com>
Subject: [NABS-L] interesting question

Dear all, 

I hope that everyone is doing well and is excited for the end of the
semester. 

I have a kind of interesting question, is anyone on here studying law? I am
particularly looking for students who are studying Maryland's law. If you
are, please write me off list. I would love to talk with you! 

Thanks and have a good night! 

Nesma Aly

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From syedrizvinfb at gmail.com  Fri May  4 15:14:05 2018
From: syedrizvinfb at gmail.com (Syed Rizvi)
Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 10:14:05 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Outreach Committee Meeting, Tuesday, May 8th, 8PM Eastern
Message-ID: <9908D2ED-43DB-43D8-9D25-0236CF3B7959@gmail.com>

Dear NABSters!
I hope you are all surviving finals! But, the work must go on. The outreach committee will be meeting, this upcoming Tuesday, May 8th, at 8PM Eastern.
The call in number is 7127705197 and the access code is 265669.
Hope to speak with you then. Hit those text books hard this weekend.Finish strong. 
Sincerely,
Syed 


Syed Rizvi 
2nd Vice President | National Association of Blind Students 
SyedRizviNFB at GMail.com 
4132503523 
“Tough times don't last, tough people do.”-Robert Schuller

From iperrault at hotmail.com  Fri May  4 15:35:13 2018
From: iperrault at hotmail.com (Ian Perrault)
Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 15:35:13 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] AIRA or Be My Eyes
Message-ID: <DM6PR13MB245852917C77C29690287541BF860@DM6PR13MB2458.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>

Hi,
What do you think is better, this new AIRA concept, or Be My Eyes? I have Be My Eyes, and it's been helpful. But with AIRA you have to pay. Do you think it's worth it? What plan? Do the minutes start to count down when you're on with an agent? What have you used AIRA for? I'm used to asking random people when I'm out for help with certain stuff. Thoughts?
Ian

From veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu  Fri May  4 15:56:25 2018
From: veronica.gaspa at student.shu.edu (Veronica R Gaspa)
Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 15:56:25 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] AIRA or Be My Eyes
In-Reply-To: <DM6PR13MB245852917C77C29690287541BF860@DM6PR13MB2458.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>
References: <DM6PR13MB245852917C77C29690287541BF860@DM6PR13MB2458.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <CY4PR01MB240698B5381AA54950EEF168C8860@CY4PR01MB2406.prod.exchangelabs.com>

Hello Ian,
I currently use Aira, and I love it. I have used Aira when I am out and trying to find a certain place. I will call the agent, they will get my location, and when I tell them where I am trying to go they will be able to see what's around and tell me when to turn and things like that. I have also used Aira to order Lyft rides, and then they can help me find the car. Aira has also been helpful navigating train stations. I use New York's Pen station often, and with so many tracks and trains Aira has been a huge help in helping me find my train and track. The minutes start counting down when you are connected to the agent, but if you are in Aira sight access locations, or doing things related to finding a job, the minutes are free. I still ask for help from other people when I'm out, but if no one is around it is helpful to be able to use Aira. The agents are also super friendly, so that makes it even better. I haven't used Be My Eyes yet, but as I am currently on a free Aira back to school plan, I will most likely be looking into Be My Eyes when my plan is over, as Aira is a little harsh on the college kid wallet. I hope this information helps!
Best,
Vee Gaspa


-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 11:35 AM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Cc: Ian Perrault <iperrault at hotmail.com>
Subject: [NABS-L] AIRA or Be My Eyes

Hi,
What do you think is better, this new AIRA concept, or Be My Eyes? I have Be My Eyes, and it's been helpful. But with AIRA you have to pay. Do you think it's worth it? What plan? Do the minutes start to count down when you're on with an agent? What have you used AIRA for? I'm used to asking random people when I'm out for help with certain stuff. Thoughts?
Ian
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From misokwak12 at gmail.com  Fri May  4 16:24:08 2018
From: misokwak12 at gmail.com (Miso Kwak)
Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 09:24:08 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] AIRA or Be My Eyes
In-Reply-To: <CY4PR01MB240698B5381AA54950EEF168C8860@CY4PR01MB2406.prod.exchangelabs.com>
References: <DM6PR13MB245852917C77C29690287541BF860@DM6PR13MB2458.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>
	<CY4PR01MB240698B5381AA54950EEF168C8860@CY4PR01MB2406.prod.exchangelabs.com>
Message-ID: <CAMe9x_GrHbehOc=c84YMF2ps0J=835tDPcwPRk5iZHQyvZBEgQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hey Ian, I agree with Vee. Aira is super helpful when I am exploring a
new place or ordering a Lyft.
That being said, finance is a big hurdle for sure especially in
student budget. Aira runs student-sponsorship with its partners though
so it is something you may want to look into.
Alternatively, you get first month trial free and if you refer someone
and they sign up both your friend and you get a free month.

I like Be My Eyes as well. I use it occasionally ... like when I need
to read a hand-writing or have something described in detail but don't
need the person on the other end to know my exact location, I might
pull up Be My Eyes instead of Aira since Be My Eyes is free.

I found that sighted individuals on both platforms to be curteous and
good at describing.

Best,

Miso

On 5/4/18, Veronica R Gaspa via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello Ian,
> I currently use Aira, and I love it. I have used Aira when I am out and
> trying to find a certain place. I will call the agent, they will get my
> location, and when I tell them where I am trying to go they will be able to
> see what's around and tell me when to turn and things like that. I have also
> used Aira to order Lyft rides, and then they can help me find the car. Aira
> has also been helpful navigating train stations. I use New York's Pen
> station often, and with so many tracks and trains Aira has been a huge help
> in helping me find my train and track. The minutes start counting down when
> you are connected to the agent, but if you are in Aira sight access
> locations, or doing things related to finding a job, the minutes are free. I
> still ask for help from other people when I'm out, but if no one is around
> it is helpful to be able to use Aira. The agents are also super friendly, so
> that makes it even better. I haven't used Be My Eyes yet, but as I am
> currently on a free Aira back to school plan, I will most likely be looking
> into Be My Eyes when my plan is over, as Aira is a little harsh on the
> college kid wallet. I hope this information helps!
> Best,
> Vee Gaspa
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ian Perrault via
> NABS-L
> Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 11:35 AM
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Ian Perrault <iperrault at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] AIRA or Be My Eyes
>
> Hi,
> What do you think is better, this new AIRA concept, or Be My Eyes? I have Be
> My Eyes, and it's been helpful. But with AIRA you have to pay. Do you think
> it's worth it? What plan? Do the minutes start to count down when you're on
> with an agent? What have you used AIRA for? I'm used to asking random people
> when I'm out for help with certain stuff. Thoughts?
> Ian
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>
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-- 
Miso Kwak
University of California, Los Angeles | 2017
Psychology B.A. | Education Studies Minor | Disability Studies Minor
(909) 660-1897


From alpineimagination at gmail.com  Fri May  4 16:30:14 2018
From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 09:30:14 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] AIRA or Be My Eyes
In-Reply-To: <DM6PR13MB245852917C77C29690287541BF860@DM6PR13MB2458.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>
References: <DM6PR13MB245852917C77C29690287541BF860@DM6PR13MB2458.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <7EAAB959-3530-40E6-A13A-466B31D44715@gmail.com>

This is a great thread. 
Does anyone know if rehab counselors are able to cover the cost of AIRA?
Also, has anyone used AIRA for Uber rather than Lyft? I use Uber but have never used Lyft, so I don't know how that works.
Vejas Vasiliauskas
Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
Phone: 3102653949
Email: alpineimagination at gmail.com

Sent from my iPhone

> On 4 May 2018, at 08:35, Ian Perrault via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> What do you think is better, this new AIRA concept, or Be My Eyes? I have Be My Eyes, and it's been helpful. But with AIRA you have to pay. Do you think it's worth it? What plan? Do the minutes start to count down when you're on with an agent? What have you used AIRA for? I'm used to asking random people when I'm out for help with certain stuff. Thoughts?
> Ian
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From misokwak12 at gmail.com  Fri May  4 17:13:17 2018
From: misokwak12 at gmail.com (Miso Kwak)
Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 10:13:17 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] AIRA or Be My Eyes
In-Reply-To: <7EAAB959-3530-40E6-A13A-466B31D44715@gmail.com>
References: <DM6PR13MB245852917C77C29690287541BF860@DM6PR13MB2458.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>
	<7EAAB959-3530-40E6-A13A-466B31D44715@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMe9x_ENjrsRpMDUQ3Gmho9g9gAn4HLbnuYuQCspbhk2q=CVMA@mail.gmail.com>

Aira works with Uber. What happens is that you connect your Uber
and/or Lyft account with Aira, which enables the Aira agent to order
and track your car while you are on the Aira call.

On 5/4/18, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> This is a great thread.
> Does anyone know if rehab counselors are able to cover the cost of AIRA?
> Also, has anyone used AIRA for Uber rather than Lyft? I use Uber but have
> never used Lyft, so I don't know how that works.
> Vejas Vasiliauskas
> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
> Phone: 3102653949
> Email: alpineimagination at gmail.com
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On 4 May 2018, at 08:35, Ian Perrault via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>> What do you think is better, this new AIRA concept, or Be My Eyes? I have
>> Be My Eyes, and it's been helpful. But with AIRA you have to pay. Do you
>> think it's worth it? What plan? Do the minutes start to count down when
>> you're on with an agent? What have you used AIRA for? I'm used to asking
>> random people when I'm out for help with certain stuff. Thoughts?
>> Ian
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Psychology B.A. | Education Studies Minor | Disability Studies Minor
(909) 660-1897


From cjmullin225 at aol.com  Fri May  4 17:17:20 2018
From: cjmullin225 at aol.com (Connor Mullin)
Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 12:17:20 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] AIRA or Be My Eyes
In-Reply-To: <DM6PR13MB245852917C77C29690287541BF860@DM6PR13MB2458.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>
References: <DM6PR13MB245852917C77C29690287541BF860@DM6PR13MB2458.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <001001d3e3cb$c358f690$4a0ae3b0$@aol.com>

Hi Ian,

Although I don't have Ira, an important benefit it enjoys over Be My Eyes is
that the agents you speak to are obliged to keep what they view and what you
tell them confidential. This allows you to read, say,  financial documents
that you get in the mail. Be My Eye's assistants are volunteers and thus are
not held to a similar agreement. However, as has been said, cost is a major
concern.

HTH,
Connor

-----Original Message----

From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ian Perrault via
NABS-L
Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 10:35 AM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Cc: Ian Perrault <iperrault at hotmail.com>
Subject: [NABS-L] AIRA or Be My Eyes

Hi,
What do you think is better, this new AIRA concept, or Be My Eyes? I have Be
My Eyes, and it's been helpful. But with AIRA you have to pay. Do you think
it's worth it? What plan? Do the minutes start to count down when you're on
with an agent? What have you used AIRA for? I'm used to asking random people
when I'm out for help with certain stuff. Thoughts?
Ian
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From dandrews at visi.com  Fri May  4 17:37:13 2018
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Fri, 04 May 2018 12:37:13 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: [Mosen Consulting Announcement] Subscribe to The
 Daily Fibre podcast for the low price of just a quarter per episode
Message-ID: <auto-000103185168@mailfront2.g2host.com>


>
>Hello from Mosen Consulting, where we're hunkering down for a New 
>Zealand winter.
>I'm working feverishly on a new audio course we're really excited 
>about. It's one of our most requested courses, and I hope to be able 
>to tell you more about it soon. In the meantime, here's another 
>innovation I hope you'll find of value.
>
>As a confirmed geek from way back, I love reading the latest tech 
>news. In January 2018, I decided to start a daily Internet radio 
>show on Mushroom FM called The Daily Fibre. It blends the latest 
>tech news with a great mix of music from the 50s through the 80s.
>
>It's been very popular, but there's been one frequent request. "Can 
>you please make this available as a podcast?"
>
>Mushroom FM is a voluntary project, and sadly, there's only so much 
>time I can give to The Daily Fibre without what puts food on the 
>table suffering. Putting a podcast of the show together would take 
>too much time out of my day.
>
>Then, a listener came up with an idea. Why not ask listeners who 
>want to grab the show as a podcast to pay a little for the time it 
>takes to do the work of researching and recording the show? That 
>way, it can be a legitimate use of Mosen Consulting time.
>
>So, here we are. If you like listening to The Daily Fibre on 
>Mushroom FM, it remains available there just as it always has been, 
>aired twice a day for free.
>
>If you'd like to hear The Daily Fibre even before it airs on 
>Mushroom FM, if you want to download the show, if you'd like to hear 
>it in your podcast player and speed it up, and if you'd like to hear 
>just the tech stuff without all the music, then I would be thrilled 
>if you felt that my work was worthy of your support by paying a very 
>small amount for the time and effort it takes for me to fulfil this commitment.
>
>I'm offering a monthly subscription to The Daily Fibre podcast for 
>just $5. That works out at about a quarter per episode. It's a low 
>low price, but I hope that by keeping it so low, many people will 
>feel able to afford the cost, and I'll be able to keep the project 
>going for a long time to come.
>
>When you subscribe, you'll get a link to your own private RSS feed 
>which you can paste into compatible podcast clients. You'll also be 
>able to download the files as MP3 if you prefer to do that.
>
>In return for your $5, less than the cost of a cup of coffee every 
>day, you'll get the latest in tech news, with clear explanations of 
>what it all means, and, where relevant, a blindness angle.
>
>I'll be offering this on a trial basis to assess if there's 
>sufficient demand to make this a valid use of Mosen Consulting time. 
>If it sounds like it would be of value to you, 
><http://www.patreon.com/JonathanMosen>choose this link to visit the 
>page for The Daily Fibre Premium Podcast and sign up. You can do so 
>by creating a Patreon account and subscribing with PayPal or any 
>major credit card. You're able to cancel at any time.
>
>Thank you in advance for your support, and for all the interest that 
>has led to this experiment.
>
>As a confirmed geek from way back, I love reading the latest tech 
>news. In January 2018, I decided to start a daily Internet radio 
>show on Mushroom FM called The Daily Fibre. It blends the latest 
>tech news with a great mix of music from the 50s through the 80s.
>
>It's been very popular, but there's been one frequent request. "Can 
>you please make this available as a podcast?"
>
>Mushroom FM is a voluntary project, and sadly, there's only so much 
>time I can give to The Daily Fibre without what puts food on the 
>table suffering. Putting a podcast of the show together would take 
>too much time out of my day.
>
>Then, a listener came up with an idea. Why not ask listeners who 
>want to grab the show as a podcast to pay a little for the time it 
>takes to do the work of researching and recording the show? That 
>way, it can be a legitimate use of Mosen Consulting time.
>
>So, here we are. If you like listening to The Daily Fibre on 
>Mushroom FM, it remains available there just as it always has been, 
>aired twice a day for free.
>
>If you'd like to hear The Daily Fibre even before it airs on 
>Mushroom FM, if you want to download the show, if you'd like to hear 
>it in your podcast player and speed it up, and if you'd like to hear 
>just the tech stuff without all the music, then I would be thrilled 
>if you felt that my work was worthy of your support by paying a very 
>small amount for the time and effort it takes for me to fulfil this commitment.
>
>I'm offering a monthly subscription to The Daily Fibre podcast for 
>just $5. That works out at about a quarter per episode. It's a low 
>low price, but I hope that by keeping it so low, many people will 
>feel able to afford the cost, and I'll be able to keep the project 
>going for a long time to come.
>
>When you subscribe, you'll get a link to your own private RSS feed 
>which you can paste into compatible podcast clients. You'll also be 
>able to download the files as MP3 if you prefer to do that.
>
>In return for your $5, less than the cost of a cup of coffee every 
>day, you'll get the latest in tech news, with clear explanations of 
>what it all means, and, where relevant, a blindness angle.
>
>I'll be offering this on a trial basis to assess if there's 
>sufficient demand to make this a valid use of Mosen Consulting time. 
>If it sounds like it would be of value to you, 
><http://www.patreon.com/JonathanMosen>choose this link to visit the 
>page for The Daily Fibre Premium Podcast and sign up. You can do so 
>by creating a Patreon account and subscribing with PayPal or any 
>major credit card. You're able to cancel at any time.
>
>Thank you in advance for your support, and for all the interest that 
>has led to this experiment.
>Until next time, thanks for all your support.
>
>
>
>Jonathan Mosen
>Mosen Consulting
>Blindness technology eBooks, audiobooks and training
><http://www.mosen.org>http://www.mosen.org
>
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From rahul.bajaj1038 at gmail.com  Fri May  4 18:23:28 2018
From: rahul.bajaj1038 at gmail.com (Rahul Bajaj)
Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 23:53:28 +0530
Subject: [NABS-L] IELTS Pointers
Message-ID: <B7DDFC01-5C3F-468E-BB4E-A1400592BE00@gmail.com>

Hi Everyone,

I'll be giving the IELTS soon and wanted to connect with someone who may have given it before. I wanted to find out what accommodations they obtained and how best to give the test with a scribe. I am particularly struggling with the reading section, as I keep forgetting a lot of information and often run out of time in solving passages. It's also very hard to locate specific pieces of information in such a large body of text, in part because you cannot quickly skim through stuff with a reader and writer.

One option is to give the test with a screen reader which seems to have been recently introduced. The difficulty with that, however, is that jaws often stops speaking, so I am worried that will result in the wastage of time. Tech is not so reliable. Other blind people I know have given the test with a writer.

Best,
Rahul 

Sent from my iPhone

From bookwormahb at earthlink.net  Sat May  5 01:04:58 2018
From: bookwormahb at earthlink.net (Ashley Bramlett)
Date: Fri, 4 May 2018 21:04:58 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] pdf books
In-Reply-To: <AE5A08B6-A1FD-476D-A8FF-48C6C95CBE80@gmail.com>
References: <AE5A08B6-A1FD-476D-A8FF-48C6C95CBE80@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D06C33EF0A1F4ACC96A43AA92F2AE0CF@OwnerPC>

Hello,

I've had some of the same challenges but I use a windows 7 pc. If the mac 
has a find command try that.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Daniel Gutz via NABS-L
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:49 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Cc: Daniel Gutz
Subject: [NABS-L] pdf books

Hello students!
I’ve run into a problem that I’m curious if anyone knows how to get around. 
I’m taking classes and when I get textbooks they are usually in one big pdf 
file. I have found no way to navigate this elegantly and go to specific page 
numbers if they are given to me by my professor. I’m using a MacBook pro. 
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks,
Dan
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From dandrews at visi.com  Sat May  5 14:53:08 2018
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Sat, 05 May 2018 09:53:08 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: [Mosen Consulting Announcement] Subscribe to The
 Daily Fibre podcast Tips
Message-ID: <auto-000103960282@mailfront1.g2host.com>


Hi again. Since we announced the availability of The Daily Fibre 
Premium podcast, we've had a lot of interest, which has included a 
few questions about how to get signed up, and then how best to take 
advantage of the service.
I've spent the day producing a comprehensive page for The Daily Fibre 
premium that I believe answers all the questions we've received so far.
There are written instructions, as well as a couple of audio guides. 
Both audio guides have identical information about how to use the 
premium podcast subscription, but one focusses on signing up for The 
Daily Fibre Premium using a computer, while the other focusses on how 
to sign up with iOS.
You can find all the information on 
<http://www.mosen.org/TheDailyFibre>the new Daily Fibre Premium page.
Thanks for your interest and all the support. I hope this helps you 
get subscribed for just a quarter per episode.


Jonathan Mosen
Mosen Consulting
Blindness technology eBooks, audiobooks and training
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From mikaelastevens at gmail.com  Sat May  5 21:48:55 2018
From: mikaelastevens at gmail.com (Mikaela Stevens)
Date: Sat, 5 May 2018 15:48:55 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] Utah Association of blind students call on Wednesday at 9
 PM MT
Message-ID: <3F5FB112-776C-45EE-9746-85E47F0D64D8@gmail.com>

Hello NABS friends:

I hope you are enjoying beautiful spring weather.
The Utah Association of Blind Students has a newly elected board. Please join us for a get to know the board call on Wednesday at 9 PM MT. The call-in number is 605-475-4000, code 230539.
I look forward to talking to you all then.

Best regards,
Mikaela Stevens


From rob.parso3389 at gmail.com  Sun May  6 00:37:34 2018
From: rob.parso3389 at gmail.com (rob.parso3389 at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 5 May 2018 20:37:34 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] You Are Invited: NFB Southeast Student Regional Seminar
Message-ID: <000c01d3e4d2$6d79cbc0$486d6340$@gmail.com>



The 2018 NFB Southeast Student Regional Seminar

 

An opportunity to sharpen self-advocacy, confidence, and social networking
skills for blind students.

Eligibility: Blind High School and college students in the southeast states.
Other interested students are welcomed to attend. 

Activities Include: Engaging workshops with Federation mentors, interactive
confidence-building opportunities, and chances to apply NFB philosophy to
real world situations.

*	When: August 10-12, 2018
*	Where: National Federation of the Blind

The Jernigan institute

200 East Wells St.

Baltimore, MD 21230

To register, please contact Robert Parsons, President, Virginia Association
of Blind Students, at 804.801.7674.

Registration opens on May 15, 2018 and closes on July 15, 2018. For any
questions about this event, please contact Robert Parsons at 804.801.7674.

 

Sincerely

 

 

Robert E. Parsons Jr.

President, Richmond Chapter

President, Virginia Association of Blind Students

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

President, French Club

Secretary, Caribbean American Student Alliance

Iota Phi Theta '07

Phi Theta Kappa '15

Alpha Phi Omega '17

Alpha Kappa Delta '18

Randolph Macon College '18 

Phone: 804 801 7674

"Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass

 

 

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From carlos.montas at att.net  Sun May  6 03:41:13 2018
From: carlos.montas at att.net (Carlos Montas)
Date: Sat, 5 May 2018 23:41:13 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Career changes and Public Adminestration
Message-ID: <FC404DC0-2E5D-45F0-A9BB-FBA557718716@att.net>

Good evening to you all. I am writing to discuss the topic  of career changes   So is there any one on this list that is studing public adminestration at the  graduate level? If so can you email me off list so we can dcuss   some   of the challenges if I decide to pursue my  mpa? I also would like to know how many of you work full time    ttending  graduate school, what are some of the  challenges that you see   when discussing   accessability  issues?  You can email me at carlos.montas at gmail.com  Thanks so much. 


From janae.burgmeier at gmail.com  Sun May  6 15:25:09 2018
From: janae.burgmeier at gmail.com (Janae Burgmeier)
Date: Sun, 6 May 2018 10:25:09 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Fundraising call
Message-ID: <4CC44493-5ED9-4B4B-94CA-5FCE8CEA3A32@gmail.com>

Hi everyone! This is a friendly reminder that our fundraising committee will be meeting at 9 eastern this Thursday! Please join us as we plan for convention. ‭call in information: (712) 770-5197,,265669‬

From rbacchus228 at gmail.com  Sun May  6 19:14:38 2018
From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus)
Date: Sun, 06 May 2018 15:14:38 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] An Update on Me
Message-ID: <5aef5422.1c69fb81.258cb.8e51@mx.google.com>

Dear Students,

I hope all of you are doing well. I wanted to provide you with an update on what's been happening with me. I have decided to take some time to refine my daily living skills. I am thinking about attending the Louisiana Center For The Blind. I will be completing their Adult Program for the Summer. I am still working out the details with my family. I am considering starting a small business that provide braille menus to restaurants in my area that do not have them. Since the National Braille pres provides braille menus to restaurants in Boston, I will be taking a tour of their facility before the Summer is over.

Roanna Bacchus

From gutz2020 at gmail.com  Mon May  7 07:05:33 2018
From: gutz2020 at gmail.com (Daniel Gutz)
Date: Mon, 7 May 2018 02:05:33 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] AppleCare advisor job
Message-ID: <5A6FCB2F-B3D2-4A48-9865-99EB6F354F04@gmail.com>

Hello all,
I’ve applied for an AppleCare advising job and have my second interview coming up. I’m writing the list because I know there are a few students out there that work for apple as at-home AppleCare advisors and are blind. I’m seeking any information that might help me on this path. I know I’ve heard that in some aspects the job may not be accessible and I’m just wondering how ya’ll got around that or what changes have been made so you are affectively able to do the job?
Thanks for any help,
Dan

From garywunder at me.com  Mon May  7 22:17:20 2018
From: garywunder at me.com (Gary Wunder)
Date: Mon, 07 May 2018 17:17:20 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] AIRA or Be My Eyes
In-Reply-To: <001001d3e3cb$c358f690$4a0ae3b0$@aol.com>
References: <DM6PR13MB245852917C77C29690287541BF860@DM6PR13MB2458.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>
	<001001d3e3cb$c358f690$4a0ae3b0$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <008f01d3e651$2b896380$829c2a80$@me.com>

I like both services. When it comes to anonymity, I think a person can argue
it either way. The paid people at Aira have signed a confidentiality
agreement, but there is no question they know who you are--an advantage in
most situations. But when you call Be My Eyes, the number of volunteers
outnumbers blind people needing assistance by more than 17 to 1. The sighted
volunteer doesn't know me from Adam. He or she can't get back in touch with
me, and I have no way of getting a hold of him or her again. If I want
anonymity, this is an advantage.

In terms of financial documents, again it is a matter of perspective. What
is the likelihood that someone offering to read to me is ready with a pen
and paper to take down confidential financial information? They do not have
a picture of what I'm showing them so can see it only as long as I have the
document in focus.

For my part, I am comfortable with either service. For anonymity I think I
would choose Be My Eyes. For confidentiality I might be more persuaded to
use Aira. 


-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Connor Mullin
via NABS-L
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2018 12:17 PM
To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
Cc: Connor Mullin
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] AIRA or Be My Eyes

Hi Ian,

Although I don't have Ira, an important benefit it enjoys over Be My Eyes is
that the agents you speak to are obliged to keep what they view and what you
tell them confidential. This allows you to read, say,  financial documents
that you get in the mail. Be My Eye's assistants are volunteers and thus are
not held to a similar agreement. However, as has been said, cost is a major
concern.

HTH,
Connor

-----Original Message----

From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ian Perrault via
NABS-L
Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 10:35 AM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Cc: Ian Perrault <iperrault at hotmail.com>
Subject: [NABS-L] AIRA or Be My Eyes

Hi,
What do you think is better, this new AIRA concept, or Be My Eyes? I have Be
My Eyes, and it's been helpful. But with AIRA you have to pay. Do you think
it's worth it? What plan? Do the minutes start to count down when you're on
with an agent? What have you used AIRA for? I'm used to asking random people
when I'm out for help with certain stuff. Thoughts?
Ian
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From PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu  Mon May  7 23:00:48 2018
From: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu (Justin Salisbury)
Date: Mon, 7 May 2018 23:00:48 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] May NABS Legislative Advocacy Committee Call
Message-ID: <SN6PR13MB22720D8EB3FF00013175348B899B0@SN6PR13MB2272.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>

You are invited to the next:



Legislative Advocacy Committee Call

Sunday, May 13

8:00 pm Eastern



Dial 712-770-5197

Enter access code 265669



Convention is only a few months away! Do you want to have legislative advocacy successes to celebrate in Orlando?



Chair Kenia Flores has big plans for us, and you don't want to miss out! We need YOUR HELP in order to raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. We hope to have participation from as many states as possible because our momentum in every state feeds us all.



We are looking forward to speaking with you all on Sunday!


Justin

Justin M. Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB
Legislative Committee Chair
Honolulu Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii
Phone: 808.797.8606
Email: President at Alumni.ECU.edu<mailto:President at Alumni.ECU.edu>
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-salisbury
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Justin_Salisbury


"Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore."

Cesar Chavez


From amieelsabo at gmail.com  Tue May  8 02:11:08 2018
From: amieelsabo at gmail.com (Amy Sabo)
Date: Mon, 7 May 2018 20:11:08 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] youtube keystrokes
Message-ID: <CAOF1yXFiTTCyx12a2YyP0CXj58uh-paxL8QceRzfk7YX_sun+Q@mail.gmail.com>

hello all,

well, this past week i'm visiting my sister with her family and all
and, I have been spending lots of time with my nephew who is 2 now.
usually, I only see him only once a week but, now this week it's been
just about everyday!  well, thanks to my dad I have decided to be a
youtube junkie and, use it more frequently than I have been. I knew of
it but, wasn't using it that much. so, I was wondering if there any
keystrokes in using you tube with jfw through the internet? I have
tried it so far with jfw which is accessible but, I would like this
more for me and also for myself too!


thanks,
amy


From santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com  Tue May  8 02:33:10 2018
From: santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com (Santiago H)
Date: Mon, 7 May 2018 19:33:10 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] youtube keystrokes
In-Reply-To: <CAOF1yXFiTTCyx12a2YyP0CXj58uh-paxL8QceRzfk7YX_sun+Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOF1yXFiTTCyx12a2YyP0CXj58uh-paxL8QceRzfk7YX_sun+Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E800BC25-76F9-4F87-A6CD-BC5F8F5E1FC0@gmail.com>

My primary screen reader on Windows is NVDA, but I think the command to bypass the JAWS cursor on JAWS is insert and Z. I'm most likely not getting the name of the command right, but I do remember it from when I used to use JAWS. From there, you can press the letter J to rewind the video, K to pause and play, L to fast forward, and the up and down arrow keys to control the volume of the video. Hope this helps! 

Santiago

 


Sent from my iPhone

> On May 7, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Amy Sabo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> hello all,
> 
> well, this past week i'm visiting my sister with her family and all
> and, I have been spending lots of time with my nephew who is 2 now.
> usually, I only see him only once a week but, now this week it's been
> just about everyday!  well, thanks to my dad I have decided to be a
> youtube junkie and, use it more frequently than I have been. I knew of
> it but, wasn't using it that much. so, I was wondering if there any
> keystrokes in using you tube with jfw through the internet? I have
> tried it so far with jfw which is accessible but, I would like this
> more for me and also for myself too!
> 
> 
> thanks,
> amy
> 
> _______________________________________________
> 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


From amieelsabo at gmail.com  Tue May  8 03:09:33 2018
From: amieelsabo at gmail.com (Amy Sabo)
Date: Mon, 7 May 2018 21:09:33 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] youtube keystrokes
In-Reply-To: <E800BC25-76F9-4F87-A6CD-BC5F8F5E1FC0@gmail.com>
References: <CAOF1yXFiTTCyx12a2YyP0CXj58uh-paxL8QceRzfk7YX_sun+Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<E800BC25-76F9-4F87-A6CD-BC5F8F5E1FC0@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAOF1yXH8H7qOF1H5UmjB5eh5q0TakvCK8f=N=q=nZh=EuhbeeA@mail.gmail.com>

okay, um... if you are using nvda which I have never used but, imo I
don't plan to ever use at all!  this sounds kinda of fishy... so, is
these strokes correct or not? if so then i will try them!


thanks,
amye they

On 5/7/18, Santiago H <santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com> wrote:
> My primary screen reader on Windows is NVDA, but I think the command to
> bypass the JAWS cursor on JAWS is insert and Z. I'm most likely not getting
> the name of the command right, but I do remember it from when I used to use
> JAWS. From there, you can press the letter J to rewind the video, K to pause
> and play, L to fast forward, and the up and down arrow keys to control the
> volume of the video. Hope this helps!
>
> Santiago
>
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 7, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Amy Sabo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> hello all,
>>
>> well, this past week i'm visiting my sister with her family and all
>> and, I have been spending lots of time with my nephew who is 2 now.
>> usually, I only see him only once a week but, now this week it's been
>> just about everyday!  well, thanks to my dad I have decided to be a
>> youtube junkie and, use it more frequently than I have been. I knew of
>> it but, wasn't using it that much. so, I was wondering if there any
>> keystrokes in using you tube with jfw through the internet? I have
>> tried it so far with jfw which is accessible but, I would like this
>> more for me and also for myself too!
>>
>>
>> thanks,
>> amy
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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
>


From santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com  Tue May  8 03:53:58 2018
From: santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com (Santiago H)
Date: Mon, 7 May 2018 20:53:58 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] youtube keystrokes
In-Reply-To: <CAOF1yXH8H7qOF1H5UmjB5eh5q0TakvCK8f=N=q=nZh=EuhbeeA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOF1yXFiTTCyx12a2YyP0CXj58uh-paxL8QceRzfk7YX_sun+Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<E800BC25-76F9-4F87-A6CD-BC5F8F5E1FC0@gmail.com>
	<CAOF1yXH8H7qOF1H5UmjB5eh5q0TakvCK8f=N=q=nZh=EuhbeeA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B6F81874-1A1E-4BB5-8D80-CE756E376E13@gmail.com>

These keyboard commands are correct, regardless of screen reader. You just have to use the command to bypass your screen reader's cursor, so that it doesn't move all over the place on the YouTube site. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 7, 2018, at 8:09 PM, Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> okay, um... if you are using nvda which I have never used but, imo I
> don't plan to ever use at all!  this sounds kinda of fishy... so, is
> these strokes correct or not? if so then i will try them!
> 
> 
> thanks,
> amye they
> 
>> On 5/7/18, Santiago H <santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com> wrote:
>> My primary screen reader on Windows is NVDA, but I think the command to
>> bypass the JAWS cursor on JAWS is insert and Z. I'm most likely not getting
>> the name of the command right, but I do remember it from when I used to use
>> JAWS. From there, you can press the letter J to rewind the video, K to pause
>> and play, L to fast forward, and the up and down arrow keys to control the
>> volume of the video. Hope this helps!
>> 
>> Santiago
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 7, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Amy Sabo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> hello all,
>>> 
>>> well, this past week i'm visiting my sister with her family and all
>>> and, I have been spending lots of time with my nephew who is 2 now.
>>> usually, I only see him only once a week but, now this week it's been
>>> just about everyday!  well, thanks to my dad I have decided to be a
>>> youtube junkie and, use it more frequently than I have been. I knew of
>>> it but, wasn't using it that much. so, I was wondering if there any
>>> keystrokes in using you tube with jfw through the internet? I have
>>> tried it so far with jfw which is accessible but, I would like this
>>> more for me and also for myself too!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> thanks,
>>> amy
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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
>> 


From discoduck221 at gmail.com  Tue May  8 11:42:55 2018
From: discoduck221 at gmail.com (David Dunphy)
Date: Tue, 8 May 2018 07:42:55 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Attention Perspective Music Students Or Those Who Enjoy
 Music
Message-ID: <CA+Wnc9RtgcAYX=qDxnP4jitKXsTQBkKDVdxb4EeVqE7pWMddyA@mail.gmail.com>

Attention Perspective Musicians!
Are you a student who is looking to pursue a career in music?
Do you have a love for singing?
Maybe it's music history that interests you.
But maybe what's keeping you from going forward is not knowing how a
blind person could handle the rigors of teaching music or performing
it.
Or maybe you're just interested in how a blind musician accomplishes
the daily requirements of being a musician.
Regardless of your reasons for being interested in music, The
Performing Arts Division, along with 195 The Globe, can help.
 Please join the National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts
 Division for a membership call featuring our special guest Jessica
 Victoria, soprano, recording artist, and professor.

When: Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Time: 8:30 PM Eastern, 5:30 PM Pacific.
  Call in number:
641-715-0700
access code:
616934

  We will hear from Jessica as she shares her story, some alternative
 techniques she’s used as a blind singer and music educator, and her
 advice for others pursuing a similar career. After the interview,
 there will be time for a few questions. We will also share some
 updates on our events at National Convention this summer. You won’t
 want to miss it! All are welcome!
Can't call in? No problem.
Thanks to the performing arts division and to Chris Nusbaum, host of
The Blind Side, heard Tuesday nights at 8 pM eastern on 195 The Globe
http://www.195theglobe.com
we will be streaming this presentation live for all to hear! So if you
can't call in, you can listen on your mobile phones on Tunein, and
even your amazon echos or google home devices.
Tuning in is a snap. You can either
1. Visit
http://www.195theglobe.com/index.php/about
for listening options and links.
2. Search for 195 The Globe on Tunein radio or on the tunein app.
3. Ask Alexa or google to play 195 The Globe on Tunein
or
4. Put the following into your favorite media player of choice:
http://listen.195theglobe.com:12516/stream
The globe's coverage begins at the normal start time of The Blind
Side, which is at 8:00PM eastern, or you can tune in at 8:30PM eastern
for the start of the membership call stream.
And for more information on this or other globe programming, check out
http://www.195theglobe.com
or follow
195_theglobe
on twitter.
Below, I've included information that was sent to the Performing Arts
division list about Jessica Victoria. Based on the accomplishments
you'll read about below, there's no doubt she will give an exciting
and informative presentation, so we hope you'll call in or tune in to
tonight's membership call and blind side stream.
See you then!
>From David Dunphy

***More Information About Jessica Victoria***
 Songstress Jessica Victoria has performed at the Vatican, at Carnegie
 Hall's Weill Recital Hall, and with orchestras in North and South
 America. Recent performances include "Où va la jeune indoue" from
 Lakmé with the Trujillo Symphony Orchestra in Trujillo, Peru under the
 direction of Carlos Aransay and "Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem
 Herzen" from Die Zauberflöte in a concert series with the Mid-Atlantic
 Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Julien Benichou. Her opera
 roles include Violetta with Bel Cantanti Opera Company and the Queen
 of the Night with The Catholic University of America. Jessica Victoria
 has also performed a wide variety of solo recitals that have featured
 music ranging from traditional spirituals and Gaelic songs to works in
 Catalan, Basque, Quechua and Ladino. Many of her programs tell stories
 through music and narrative, bringing the audience into the beauty of
 the experience.

  In January of 2012, Jessica Victoria made her New York debut at
 Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall as a first prize winner of the
 Barry Alexander International Vocal Competition. She was the 2013
 winner of University of Toledo’s Art Song Festival Competition and
 presented a recital in that year’s festival. In 2014, she won second
 prize in the Concorso Lirico Internazionale "Jole de Maria" in
 Monterotondo, Italy. In 2016, Jessica was a winner of Pittsburgh
 Concert Society’s Major Artist Auditions and a semifinalist in the
 Concert Artist Guild Competition. In 2017, she won second prize in the
 National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist Competition and third
 prize in the Concurso Internacional de Canto Lirico in Trujillo, Peru.
 Among other performances, Jessica has appeared as soprano soloist with
 Concert Artists of Baltimore, with the New Mexico Philharmonic
 Orchestra, at the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s 2012 Mid-Atlantic
 Congress, in a world premiere of Joseph Santo’s Vîsperas de la Santa
 Cruz, in Jordan Hall and King’s Chapel in Boston, and with Maestro
 Angelo Zanin in Seren del Grappa, Italy. She also received the honor
 of singing for His Holiness John Paul II during a private audience.

  Jessica Victoria holds a doctorate in musical arts from The Catholic
 University of America where she studied with Sharon Christman, a
 master of music in vocal performance from New England Conservatory of
 Music where she studied with Patricia Craig, and bachelors’ degrees in
 music and foreign languages from the University of New Mexico, where
 she studied with Leslie Umphrey.

  Second only to Jessica Victoria’s love of performing is her love of
 teaching. She has taught voice in the United States, Italy, and the
 United Kingdom. She has taught as a guest artist at the University of
 New Mexico, and has given lectures on topics in music history and
 philosophy at New England Conservatory and Franciscan University of
 Steubenville. In 2010, she was invited to present her paper “Music:
 the Herald of Love” at a conference sponsored by the Dietrich von
 Hildebrand Legacy Project in collaboration with the School of
 Philosophy of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome,
 Italy. In 2016, she was invited to present her paper “Encountering
 Love through Beauty: Dietrich von Hildebrand and Ludwig van Beethoven
 on The Nature of Love” at the 17th Annual Fall Conference of the Notre
 Dame Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame.
 Currently, Jessica directs the voice track of the Sacred Music Program
 at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

  Through music, Jessica Victoria promotes positive social change. Such
 performances include the National Anthem for the National Federation
 of the Blind’s March for Independence at American Airlines Center in
 Dallas, Texas, Spanish art song and zarzuela for the Department of
 Justice's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in Washington, D.C., and
 Paradise Lost and Regained, a recital of art songs and her original
 composition whose proceeds benefited the Good Shepherd Sisters' work
 toward freeing women from human trafficking in Vietnam.
Web Site:
www.jessicavictoria.com
Twitter:
@JVSongstress


From sandragayer7 at gmail.com  Tue May  8 12:10:33 2018
From: sandragayer7 at gmail.com (Sandra Gayer)
Date: Tue, 8 May 2018 13:10:33 +0100
Subject: [NABS-L] youtube keystrokes
In-Reply-To: <B6F81874-1A1E-4BB5-8D80-CE756E376E13@gmail.com>
References: <CAOF1yXFiTTCyx12a2YyP0CXj58uh-paxL8QceRzfk7YX_sun+Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<E800BC25-76F9-4F87-A6CD-BC5F8F5E1FC0@gmail.com>
	<CAOF1yXH8H7qOF1H5UmjB5eh5q0TakvCK8f=N=q=nZh=EuhbeeA@mail.gmail.com>
	<B6F81874-1A1E-4BB5-8D80-CE756E376E13@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJcYH68Q=9NqrB7XmT4iOPsP0rRTqQkKETqjC=X8fPHyGzQWKQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hello,
The keystroke toswitch PC curssor off is Insert plus the letter Z.
Then, I suspect that these keystrokes will work. I find that YouTube
has a number of sliders which can be accessed, using the PC cursor.
For instance, volume is a sliding edit field asis length.

I hope some of this is helpful.
Very best wishes,
Sandra.

On 5/8/18, Santiago H via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> These keyboard commands are correct, regardless of screen reader. You just
> have to use the command to bypass your screen reader's cursor, so that it
> doesn't move all over the place on the YouTube site.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 7, 2018, at 8:09 PM, Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> okay, um... if you are using nvda which I have never used but, imo I
>> don't plan to ever use at all!  this sounds kinda of fishy... so, is
>> these strokes correct or not? if so then i will try them!
>>
>>
>> thanks,
>> amye they
>>
>>> On 5/7/18, Santiago H <santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> My primary screen reader on Windows is NVDA, but I think the command to
>>> bypass the JAWS cursor on JAWS is insert and Z. I'm most likely not
>>> getting
>>> the name of the command right, but I do remember it from when I used to
>>> use
>>> JAWS. From there, you can press the letter J to rewind the video, K to
>>> pause
>>> and play, L to fast forward, and the up and down arrow keys to control
>>> the
>>> volume of the video. Hope this helps!
>>>
>>> Santiago
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On May 7, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Amy Sabo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> hello all,
>>>>
>>>> well, this past week i'm visiting my sister with her family and all
>>>> and, I have been spending lots of time with my nephew who is 2 now.
>>>> usually, I only see him only once a week but, now this week it's been
>>>> just about everyday!  well, thanks to my dad I have decided to be a
>>>> youtube junkie and, use it more frequently than I have been. I knew of
>>>> it but, wasn't using it that much. so, I was wondering if there any
>>>> keystrokes in using you tube with jfw through the internet? I have
>>>> tried it so far with jfw which is accessible but, I would like this
>>>> more for me and also for myself too!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> thanks,
>>>> amy
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>>
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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/sandragayer7%40gmail.com
>


-- 
Sandra Gayer DipABRSM.

Soprano Singer
www.sandragayer.com

Broadcast Presenter
www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/music-box.html

Actor
www.visablepeople.com

Voiceover Artist
www.archangelvoices.co.uk/content/sandra-gayer


From eschlenker at cox.net  Tue May  8 17:07:53 2018
From: eschlenker at cox.net (Emily Schlenker)
Date: Tue, 8 May 2018 12:07:53 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Looking for a roommate at national convention
Message-ID: <9B178157-A03E-46E4-AD80-4CE6D44B4F6C@cox.net>

Hi, everyone. I am looking for a roommate in Orlando. You will be rooming with myself and my 13-year-old daughter. She is a cool kid and not annoying or whiny. Lol! We are staying at the Rosen center, as it Is a little quieter and offers access to the trolley and international drive. Last year, the Rosen hotel offered a free car service for convention attendees going between hotels, and I am hoping they do the same this year. I called them today, and they do not have any information about this as of yet, but I will check back in a couple more weeks to confirm it. Anyway, if you are looking to save a little money by rooming with someone, please consider contacting me.
Emily Schlenker
President  South-central Kansas chapter national Federation of the blind
316-644-4227  

Sent from my iPhone


From syedrizvinfb at gmail.com  Tue May  8 22:56:00 2018
From: syedrizvinfb at gmail.com (Syed Rizvi)
Date: Tue, 8 May 2018 17:56:00 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] outreach Committee Call Tonight 8pm Eastern
Message-ID: <4D984E35-4264-4E47-B521-7F1DA5260DC4@gmail.com>

Dear Committee Members, 
Please join us tonight at 8pm Eastern for our monthly outreach committee meeting, to briefly check in during finals.
The call in number is 7127705197 and the access code is 265669.
Hope to speak in a couple hours.
Yours Truly,
Syed 

Syed Rizvi 
2nd Vice President | National Association of Blind Students 
SyedRizviNFB at GMail.com 
4132503523 
“Tough times don't last, tough people do.”-Robert Schuller

From david.b.andrews at state.mn.us  Tue May  8 23:05:08 2018
From: david.b.andrews at state.mn.us (Andrews,
	David B (DEED))
Date: Tue, 08 May 2018 18:05:08 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] FW: [win10] Updated tutorial for using Chrome Browser
 Revised, important corrections
Message-ID: <auto-000104143251@mailfront1.g2host.com>

This may be of use to some of you. I have mostly switched to Chrome 
and find it to be good.

Dave




Begin forwarded message:
From: "David Moore" <<mailto:jesusloves1966 at gmail.com>jesusloves1966 at gmail.com>
Date: May 7, 2018 at 6:29:46 PM CDT
To: "<mailto:win10 at win10.groups.io>win10 at win10.groups.io" 
<<mailto:win10 at win10.groups.io>win10 at win10.groups.io>
Subject: [win10] Updated tutorial for using Chrome Browser Revised, 
important corrections
Reply-To: <mailto:win10 at win10.groups.io>win10 at win10.groups.io

Hi Everyone!
Someone kindly pointed out to me that I had some old, out of date 
text left in my updated text tutorial on Using the Chrome browser. 
Also, I corrected a few spelling mistakes.
Also, a few settings are new, so I made a lot of changes in the Text 
tutorial on Using the Chrome Browser, to reflect the changes in the 
Chrome settings.
I will paste the brand new text tutorial on Using the Chrome Browser 
right here in this message.
This is much better when I explain the Chrome settings.
Here is the new tutorial right below!
Tutorial for Using the Google Chrome Browser
By David Moore
This tutorial will be done with the latest update of Chrome.
I will also use JAWS 18, JAWS 2018, and NVDA 2018.1 for this 
tutorial, because they all work the same in Chrome.
Finally, I will use Windows 10 Spring 2018 update, 1803. latest public build.
I will assume that you have downloaded and installed Chrome.
There should be a shortcut on your desktop.

Section One:
Launching Chrome:
One way to Launch Chrome, is to press the Windows key or CTRL+Escape 
and type Chrome in the search edit field, and press enter when you 
hear JAWS say Chrome.
However, since you have already downloaded Chrome, You will have a 
shortcut icon on your desktop.
So next, find the shortcut for Chrome on your desktop, and press 
enter to open Chrome.
The short cut will actually say Google Chrome, so press G to find the 
Google Chrome icon on your desktop.
The first very important step, is to press Windows+up arrow to 
maximize the window. Chrome often opens with the window not maximize, 
and you will get undesirable results.

Section Two:
Bringing up a web site.
Press CTRL+L or Alt+D
and type the following:
<http://www.freedomscientific.com>www.freedomscientific.com
The Freedom Scientific web site comes up very quickly.
All navigation commands like: H for heading, E for edit field, C for 
combo box, and so on all work just the same in Chrome.

Section Three:
The Virticle Chrome menu:
I will press Alt+F.
The Chrome menu is open.
This is a very large virticle menu that you just keep pressing up and 
down arrow through.
I will press insert+up arrow to hear the first option in this menu.
New Tab, CTRL+T.
You can press that command right from the web site you are on.
New Window, CTRL+N
You can press these commands right from your web page, instead of coming here.
New incognito Window.
History sub menu.
I will press right arrow here to see what is in this sub menu!
History, CTRL+H
So, there is a key command for reading your history.
You can read a few sites you were on right here.
I will press left arrow to close this history sub menu.
Downloads, CTRL+J
There is the command for opening your downloads you have downloaded 
with Chrome.
Next, the important Bookmarks sub menu.
I will press right arrow, to open this.
I hear, bookmark this page, CTRL+D
That command will bookmark the page you are reading.
Next down arrow, says show bookmarks bar, CTRL+Shift+B
That command, will show your bookmarks on your Chrome browser for all 
to see. I do not want that.
Here is the important one.
manage bookmarks
The command is, CTRL+Shift+O
In here, you can organize your bookmarks into folders, see the 
bookmarks you have imported from different browsers, and very 
importantly, you can download, to your computer, an HTML file of all 
of your bookmarks in Chrome.
On your computer, you can press enter on this file, after it 
downloads, and a page will show up in Chrome with a list of all 
bookmarks you have saved in Chrome. This is an awesome way to 
download all of your bookmarks right to your computer, so you can back them up.
That is all for manage bookmarks.
Next, I hear import bookmarks and settings.
press enter on this, and you can import all bookmarks and settings 
from IE, and Firefox, right into Google Chrome, and they will be in 
their corresponding folders.
Now, I hear all of my saved bookmarks as I continue to arrow down.
Very important!
Sometimes, when I open that bookmarks sub menu, I do not land on the 
choices I mension here, but instead, I start hearing my saved 
bookmarks. If this happens, I press up arrow a few times, and it gets 
me to these choices.
Keep in mind, that many of these choices, like bookmark manager, have 
key commands, so you do not have to come to this bookmarks sub menu 
at all. You only need to come here most of the time, to arrow through 
your saved bookmarks, and enter on the desired one.
To save a web site as a bookmark,
Just press CTRL+D and press enter, and your bookmark is saved.
I will now press left arrow, to close the Bookmarks sub menu!
I will continue to down arrow through this virticle Chrome menu that 
we entered by just pressing alt.
The next few are very self explanatory.
The next one I will mension, is the more tools submenu.
I will press right arrow on this.
I hear Save Page as, and the command, CTRL+S.
Next, Save to desktop.
This allows you to save the favorite of the page right to your 
desktop. This is how you do this in Chrome, instead of doing this in 
the file menu in IE.
It is hidden under this more tools submenu.
Clear Browsing data, and there is the key command, CTRL+Shift+Delete key.
Extentions, In here, you can add extentions, delete extentions and so on.
These are the same as add ons, in IE.
I will press left arrow, to close the More Tools sub menu, and we are 
back to the virticle Chrome menu.
The last two that I will mention, are settings, and the help sub menu.
If you press the left arrow on the help sub menu, you can open the 
help system, just like in other programs, so that is all I will say about help.
Now, we will press enter on settings, and a web like page will open 
where the virtual cursor will turn on with JAWS, and NVDA will be in 
Brows mode.

Section Four:
Adjusting Settings and Advanced settings:
Now that this web page is open, I will just down arrow down the page 
and we will deal with each setting.
Important:
I have already signed into Chrome.
So now, arrow down until you hear sign into Chrome and press enter.
You just enter your email address and password, I think it has to be 
the same email address and password that you used to set up your 
Google account.
I am not sure about this.
You do not need to sign into Chrome, if you do, you can sync all of 
your activity between all devices that you have Chrome on. That is 
the only advantage of signing in.
I will continue with what I hear after you have signed in.
If you do not sign in, press H until you hear Appearance.
Each group of settings is a heading that you can get to by pressing 
H. This makes it very easy, because you just press H until you hear 
the group of settings you want to work with.
Now, because I have signed in, this is what I hear before getting to 
appearance.
The first thing you hear:
Settings.
That is the very top of the web page.
Down arrow, and you hear:
Main Menu Button.
That will just take you back to the virticle menu we were in.
If you down arrow again, you will just hear blank.
Down arrow, again, and you hear:
Settings again, but now, this is a heading. You can get here just by 
pressing H at the top of the page.
If you down arrow, you hear:
Search Settings.
This is where you can type in a setting that you want to change.
Down arrow again, and there is the edit field where you type in the 
setting you want to work with.
Down arrow again, and you hear another heading saying people.
Down arrow again, and I hear David Clickable.
This is because I have already signed into Chrome.
Down arrow again, and I hear my Gmail email address.
Again, this is because I have already signed into Chrome to sync my 
settings and all of that.
Down arrow again, and I hear:
Edit person.
This is where I could change my name.
Down arrow again, and I hear:
Sign Out.
This is because I have already signed in to Chrome.
Down arrow again, and I hear:
Sync.
Down arrow again, and I hear:
On, Sync everything.
This is a combo box, where you can choose what to sinc; I chose 
everything in this combo box.
Again, all of this is because I have signed into Chrome already.
Down arrow again, and you hear:
Sync button.
Down arrow again, and you hear:
Manage other people clickable.
Don't worry about the clickables. There is a clickable for many 
things, but then there is the button you enter on right after that.
Down arrow again, and you hear:
Manage other people button.
This is what you would press enter on to set up another user.
Down arrow again, and you hear:
Import bookmarks and settings Clickable:
Down arrow again, and you actually hear
Import bookmarks and settings button.
Here, you press enter and import all of your bookmarks and settings 
from other Browsers like IE.
This is another way of doing this, because remember,
We had a choice of manage bookmarks in the book marks sub menu in the 
virticle menu.
There is more than one place to do things in Chrome.
Now, we have a series of headings, that you can just press H for 
heading, to get to.
Now, we have gotten to the appearance heading. Down arrow and you hear:
themes, which I did nothing with.
Next, you can open the Chrome web store. You can get hundreds of 
extensions, and more.
Then, you hear Themes button.
Do nothing with this.
Next, you hear:
Show home clickable.
Just skip that.
There are many buttons that say clickable, and then there is a button 
that you actually press enter on to work with it.
Just work with the buttons, and skip over these clickables.
Down arrow, and you have an edit box where you can put in your home 
page you want to get to by pressing Alt+Home.
Next, there is the home button toggle.
Press the spacebar to turn this on or off. If it is on, you can have 
the home button show at the top of the Chrome Window.
I have it checked.
Next, you get to the button where you can show the bookmarks toolbar 
at the top of every web site.
You might want to check this, because it might be easier to see all 
of your bookmarks.
Next, you have the font size choice where you can choose how large 
the fonts are in Chrome. There is a combo box that is set to medium by default.
Next, you have the Customize Fonts button.
Next, you have page zoom. There is a combo box set to 100 percent by default.
Now, we are at another heading, where you can set your search Engine.
There is a combo box below, and I set it to Google because I like to 
have my searches open with the Google search engine on the address 
bar instead of Bing.
Next heading:
Default Browser.
Here, you can choose weather you want Chrome to be your default browser or not.
Just leave this alone if you do not want Chrome to be your default browser.
Next Important heading:
On Start up.
There are a few choices here of what you want to open when you start 
up Google Chrome.
There are radio buttons.
The first radio button you could check is to have Chrome open in a 
new blank tab.
The next radio button, is to have Chrome open right where you left 
off the last time you closed out of Chrome. This could be handy!
The third radio button you can check:
Open a specific page or a set of pages.
Under this, you can type in the URL's of the web sites that you want 
to open when you start Chrome.
Next, you can add a new page to your start up pages.
Next important group of settings, the advanced settings.
Now, you have to press enter on the advanced settings button before 
more headings of settings will show.
The Advanced settings are collapsed, so you have to press enter to 
show more headings of settings.
Now that these advanced settings are open, we get to the next heading 
of settings.
There is much more we can customize under the advanced settings.
Privacy and security heading:
Down arrow from here, and you hear:
Google Chrome may use web services to improve your browsing 
experience. You may optionally disable these services. Next, there is 
a link that says learn more.
Next, you hear:
use a web service to resolve navigation errors.
Press spacebar to toggle this on or off.
Now you have:
Use a prediction service to enable you in searches.
I left this unchecked.
Next, you have a setting to speed up the loading of web pages:
I checked this with spacebar.
The next three settings I just left alone.
I checked the one that says:
Use a web service to help with spelling.
I leave manage certificates alone.
Next, you have content settings, but this is not a new heading.
We are still working with the same heading.
The only thing of interest here, is the clear history button.
This was available in the vertical menu, so don't worry about this.
Now, we get to the next heading of settings.
Passwords and forms:
Under this heading, just make sure that you check to be able to have 
Chrome save passwords.
Languages Heading:
I did nothing with this.
Downloads heading:
This is where you choose where you want your downloads to be saved on 
your computer.
Printing heading:
I did nothing with this.
Accessibility heading:
I did nothing with this.
Now, we have the System heading:
Down arrow, and you hear:
Continue running background apps, when Google Chrome is Closed.
I have this unchecked.
Next,
Use hard ware excelloration when Available.
I have this checked.
Next, you hear:
Open proxy settings button.
I left this alone.
Last Heading LOL!
Reset.
Here, you can reset all settings back to their original.
Lastly, there is a button where you can clean up your computer.
We are done with Settings.
Now, just press CTRL+F4 to get back to the Freedom Scientific Web site.
This settings web page, opens in another tab.
That is it for settings.
Notice, we made a lot of changes under the advanced settings. You 
cannot see these, unless you press enter to expand these.
Now, press the Alt key again. Up arrow once to get to the end of the 
menu where we were with the settings.
You see exit, up arrow and you see the help sub menu, right under the 
settings choice.
I press right arrow on this help sub menu, and you can enter on the 
help center to get a lot of help using Chrome.
To open a web site, just press CTRL+L or Alt+D and type the URL.
Chrome for me, is so much quicker with web sites that involve 
streaming TV and Watching movies, and so on.
For me, Chrome opens large news sites very quickly compared to IE.
Lastly, All JAWS and NVDA navigation key commands work in Chrome. For 
example, you can press F7 to open a list of links with JAWS, and the 
elements list with NVDA. All of that is the exact same.
This is the end of the tutorial.
David Moore
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From bookwormahb at earthlink.net  Wed May  9 01:32:59 2018
From: bookwormahb at earthlink.net (Ashley Bramlett)
Date: Tue, 8 May 2018 21:32:59 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Question about Jury Duty
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your accommodations sound reasonable. Hope your jury duty goes well.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 2:47 AM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas
Subject: [NABS-L] Question about Jury Duty


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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From bookwormahb at earthlink.net  Wed May  9 01:43:43 2018
From: bookwormahb at earthlink.net (Ashley Bramlett)
Date: Tue, 8 May 2018 21:43:43 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Question about jury duty selection
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hello,

I think you are right, Vejas.
I was not summoned till I was around 30.
I think its random and they do not have knowledge of your disability; my 
notice was also in print as was yours.
I did not end up serving since my number was not called to report for 
possible duty.

I suspect if I was to report for duty though, they might exempt me because I 
cannot see videos and other visual evidence well.
I hope you get to serve though.

Ashley


-----Original Message----- 
From: Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 11:38 AM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Question about jury duty selection

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
>
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From bookwormahb at earthlink.net  Wed May  9 01:49:06 2018
From: bookwormahb at earthlink.net (Ashley Bramlett)
Date: Tue, 8 May 2018 21:49:06 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] ONE WEEK AWAY!
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have a good event; we used to have shakey's in my area; good pizza.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Matthew Gip via NABS-L
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 1:24 PM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Cc: Matthew Gip
Subject: [NABS-L] ONE WEEK AWAY!

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!
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From bookwormahb at earthlink.net  Wed May  9 01:51:15 2018
From: bookwormahb at earthlink.net (Ashley Bramlett)
Date: Tue, 8 May 2018 21:51:15 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Presenting Solo with PowerPoint and Mixed Media using
 JAWS 18
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I used space bar to advance the slides and did not use the screen reader; 
instead I just used brailled notes and labeled the slide; so like slide 1 
and its title followed by speech notes and same for slide 2 etc.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Sarah Meyer via NABS-L
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 4:29 PM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Cc: Sarah Meyer
Subject: [NABS-L] Presenting Solo with PowerPoint and Mixed Media using JAWS 
18

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

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you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together with love,
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From redwing731 at gmail.com  Wed May  9 01:54:49 2018
From: redwing731 at gmail.com (Kendra Schaber)
Date: Wed, 9 May 2018 01:54:49 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [NABS-L] Question about jury duty selection
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		Hi all!  I was selected to attend Jury Duty last May. When the date I was suposed to attend jury duty came up, I was promptly dismissed, not because of being blind. Nope!!! They wound up not having any cases that required a jury to attend on the day that I was picked for. I didn’t even have to go to the court room. They dismissed everyone for that day. I haven’t been summined since. From this experience, I’d say that the jury selection is totally randem. If you get the autimatic dismissal like I did, you don’t have to do anything. But make sure that you check in the night before your jury duty date!!! They’ll inform you what’s going on the following day. That’s how I found out about the autimatic dismissal. Just because I got that dismissal, it doesn’t mean that you’ll also get one. You won’t know that until the night before the date of duty. 

		

		Thank you for taking the time to read this E Mail! Blessed Be!!! Kendra Schaber,  Climatology Student,  Chemeketa Community College,  Citizen’s Climate Lobby,National Federation of the Blind, Capitol Chapter, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear” Author Unknown.  Sent From My iPhone,  Sent From My Gmail Email, Get Outlook for iOS
	





On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 6:45 PM -0700, "Ashley Bramlett via NABS-L" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:










hello,

I think you are right, Vejas.
I was not summoned till I was around 30.
I think its random and they do not have knowledge of your disability; my 
notice was also in print as was yours.
I did not end up serving since my number was not called to report for 
possible duty.

I suspect if I was to report for duty though, they might exempt me because I 
cannot see videos and other visual evidence well.
I hope you get to serve though.

Ashley


-----Original Message----- 
From: Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 11:38 AM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Question about jury duty selection

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  
> 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
>
> _______________________________________________
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From amieelsabo at gmail.com  Thu May 10 02:45:30 2018
From: amieelsabo at gmail.com (Amy Sabo)
Date: Wed, 9 May 2018 20:45:30 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] youtube keystrokes
In-Reply-To: <B6F81874-1A1E-4BB5-8D80-CE756E376E13@gmail.com>
References: <CAOF1yXFiTTCyx12a2YyP0CXj58uh-paxL8QceRzfk7YX_sun+Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<E800BC25-76F9-4F87-A6CD-BC5F8F5E1FC0@gmail.com>
	<CAOF1yXH8H7qOF1H5UmjB5eh5q0TakvCK8f=N=q=nZh=EuhbeeA@mail.gmail.com>
	<B6F81874-1A1E-4BB5-8D80-CE756E376E13@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAOF1yXEjUEiTP2GE=AnXSZYu_ZWUE+M8eyrDzd6r-aJnj0LTRw@mail.gmail.com>

oh okay... I didn't know that.. but, thanks for the help... I greatly
appreciate that! I have saved them in my computer manuels subfolder on
my documents folder and, I will use them when using this... thanks
again!



amy sabo

On 5/7/18, Santiago H <santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com> wrote:
> These keyboard commands are correct, regardless of screen reader. You just
> have to use the command to bypass your screen reader's cursor, so that it
> doesn't move all over the place on the YouTube site.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 7, 2018, at 8:09 PM, Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> okay, um... if you are using nvda which I have never used but, imo I
>> don't plan to ever use at all!  this sounds kinda of fishy... so, is
>> these strokes correct or not? if so then i will try them!
>>
>>
>> thanks,
>> amye they
>>
>>> On 5/7/18, Santiago H <santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> My primary screen reader on Windows is NVDA, but I think the command to
>>> bypass the JAWS cursor on JAWS is insert and Z. I'm most likely not
>>> getting
>>> the name of the command right, but I do remember it from when I used to
>>> use
>>> JAWS. From there, you can press the letter J to rewind the video, K to
>>> pause
>>> and play, L to fast forward, and the up and down arrow keys to control
>>> the
>>> volume of the video. Hope this helps!
>>>
>>> Santiago
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On May 7, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Amy Sabo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> hello all,
>>>>
>>>> well, this past week i'm visiting my sister with her family and all
>>>> and, I have been spending lots of time with my nephew who is 2 now.
>>>> usually, I only see him only once a week but, now this week it's been
>>>> just about everyday!  well, thanks to my dad I have decided to be a
>>>> youtube junkie and, use it more frequently than I have been. I knew of
>>>> it but, wasn't using it that much. so, I was wondering if there any
>>>> keystrokes in using you tube with jfw through the internet? I have
>>>> tried it so far with jfw which is accessible but, I would like this
>>>> more for me and also for myself too!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> thanks,
>>>> amy
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> NABS-L mailing list
>>>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
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>>>> NABS-L:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/santiago.blue.hernandez%40gmail.com
>>>
>


From justin.williams2 at gmail.com  Thu May 10 11:39:38 2018
From: justin.williams2 at gmail.com (Justin Williams)
Date: Thu, 10 May 2018 07:39:38 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] youtube keystrokes
In-Reply-To: <CAOF1yXEjUEiTP2GE=AnXSZYu_ZWUE+M8eyrDzd6r-aJnj0LTRw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOF1yXFiTTCyx12a2YyP0CXj58uh-paxL8QceRzfk7YX_sun+Q@mail.gmail.com>	<E800BC25-76F9-4F87-A6CD-BC5F8F5E1FC0@gmail.com>	<CAOF1yXH8H7qOF1H5UmjB5eh5q0TakvCK8f=N=q=nZh=EuhbeeA@mail.gmail.com>	<B6F81874-1A1E-4BB5-8D80-CE756E376E13@gmail.com>
	<CAOF1yXEjUEiTP2GE=AnXSZYu_ZWUE+M8eyrDzd6r-aJnj0LTRw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006401d3e853$949cf400$bdd6dc00$@gmail.com>

That does help; didn't know about those. Hadn't investigated it, but I'm
happy you told me. 
Thanks,
 Justin

-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amy Sabo via
NABS-L
Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 10:46 PM
To: Santiago H <santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com>
Cc: Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com>; National Association of Blind Students
mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>; Performing Arts Division list
<perform-talk at nfbnet.org>; NFB of Colorado Discussion List
<Colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] youtube keystrokes

oh okay... I didn't know that.. but, thanks for the help... I greatly
appreciate that! I have saved them in my computer manuels subfolder on my
documents folder and, I will use them when using this... thanks again!



amy sabo

On 5/7/18, Santiago H <santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com> wrote:
> These keyboard commands are correct, regardless of screen reader. You 
> just have to use the command to bypass your screen reader's cursor, so 
> that it doesn't move all over the place on the YouTube site.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 7, 2018, at 8:09 PM, Amy Sabo <amieelsabo at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> okay, um... if you are using nvda which I have never used but, imo I 
>> don't plan to ever use at all!  this sounds kinda of fishy... so, is 
>> these strokes correct or not? if so then i will try them!
>>
>>
>> thanks,
>> amye they
>>
>>> On 5/7/18, Santiago H <santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> My primary screen reader on Windows is NVDA, but I think the command 
>>> to bypass the JAWS cursor on JAWS is insert and Z. I'm most likely 
>>> not getting the name of the command right, but I do remember it from 
>>> when I used to use JAWS. From there, you can press the letter J to 
>>> rewind the video, K to pause and play, L to fast forward, and the up 
>>> and down arrow keys to control the volume of the video. Hope this 
>>> helps!
>>>
>>> Santiago
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On May 7, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Amy Sabo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> hello all,
>>>>
>>>> well, this past week i'm visiting my sister with her family and all 
>>>> and, I have been spending lots of time with my nephew who is 2 now.
>>>> usually, I only see him only once a week but, now this week it's 
>>>> been just about everyday!  well, thanks to my dad I have decided to 
>>>> be a youtube junkie and, use it more frequently than I have been. I 
>>>> knew of it but, wasn't using it that much. so, I was wondering if 
>>>> there any keystrokes in using you tube with jfw through the 
>>>> internet? I have tried it so far with jfw which is accessible but, 
>>>> I would like this more for me and also for myself too!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> thanks,
>>>> amy
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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.h
>>>> ernandez%40gmail.com
>>>
>

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From dandrews at visi.com  Fri May 11 00:37:33 2018
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Thu, 10 May 2018 19:37:33 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] FW: Teach Access Curriculum Development Awards application
 now available!
Message-ID: <auto-000104285785@mailfront1.g2host.com>


>
>Applications due June 5
>From: Teach Access [mailto:info at teachaccess.org]
>Sent: Monday, April 16, 2018 7:44 AM
>Subject: Teach Access Curriculum Development Awards application now available!
>
>Good morning!
>
>Teach Access will be awarding 20 grants of $5,000 each to faculty at 
>institutions of higher education to develop modules, presentations, 
>exercises, or curriculum enhancements or syllabus changes that 
>infuse the fundamental concepts and skills of accessible design and 
>development into existing technology- and design-focused courses.
>These awards will be made to full-time, part-time, or adjunct 
>faculty in computer science, design, user experience research, 
>human-computer interaction, and related fields at higher education 
>institutions in the U.S. (with ten reserved for faculty at New York 
>City-based colleges and universities).
>
>Today the <http://teachaccess.org/facultygrants/>Awards Overview and 
>Call for Proposals went live on our site and we will be accepting 
>submissions through June 4 at 5pm ET, with awardees to be announced 
>in late June for courses to be taught from the Fall of 2018 through 
>the Spring of 2019. Please consider applying if you meet the 
>eligibility requirements, or share this announcement with faculty 
>members who may be interested in including the teaching of 
>accessibility principles in their courses. Please also share the 
>Call for Proposals link on your social media accounts to help us get 
>the word out!
>
>Thank you
>
>- The Teach Access Team

From alpineimagination at gmail.com  Fri May 11 17:31:52 2018
From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
Date: Fri, 11 May 2018 10:31:52 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Question about Department of Rehab Rights and
 Responsibilities
Message-ID: <5af5d3ac.1c69fb81.e0cf5.6867@mx.google.com>

Hi All,
I am wondering if anyone knows where I can obtain access to 
information about Department of Rehab rights and 
responsibilities, with numbers.  (For example, I know that the 
right to attend any training center also has a number one can 
refer to).  There is a general consumer handbook on the 
Department of Rehab web site.  It discusses very generic rights 
and responsibilities, but does not go into detail about policy 
numbers.
Thanks,
Vejas Vasiliauskas
Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind 
Students
Phone: (310) 265-3949
Email: alpineimagination at gmail.com


From jab2bs at mtmail.mtsu.edu  Fri May 11 17:56:03 2018
From: jab2bs at mtmail.mtsu.edu (James Alan Boehm)
Date: Fri, 11 May 2018 17:56:03 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Scholarship Opportunity!
Message-ID: <48A113A0-3E52-4412-BADA-D6EE9B98EA35@mtmail.mtsu.edu>

kDear federation family!
 Happy Friday to you all! Learning Ally, is an incredible organization, that provides so many resources, tools, and support to assist college students around the country to be successful. They offer the college mentoring program, in which you are paired with an experienced mentor  to walk with you during your college journey. They provide our textbooks in an accessible format and app, monthly community support calls on pertinent subjects. They provide specialized chatting and socializing groups that are geared towards certain topics, such as mobility, advocacy, technology, so that you can share and learn from one another. Their online curriculum is top notch as it provides resources, tools, and instruction on various topics, such as advocating for yourself, working with professors and your disability office, assistive technology, and mobility and travel as a college student.  this time of the year Learning Ally offers the  SAA scholarship to college students, and now is the time to Apply! As a recipient of this years scholarship, it was an honor and privilege to be recognized for all of my hard work and for assistance with my education costs. I know all of you work really hard as you live the lives you want! So if you are interested, check out the following link for more information:
https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?e=&u=0eeae9816449e3afb4f3cfd80&id=28cf737301

Warmly,


James Alan Boehm
Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Human Developmental Clinical Mental Health Counseling: M. ED.

Contact Information
Phone: 901-483-1515
Email: James.A.Boehm at Vanderbilt.edu<mailto:James.A.Boehm at Vanderbilt.edu>
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Learning Ally: JBoehm at LearningAlly.org<mailto:JBoehm at LearningAlly.org>
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Embrace challenges for personal growth! Remember! Circumstances do not mean sentences!



From ccn at chrisnestrud.com  Fri May 11 18:08:23 2018
From: ccn at chrisnestrud.com (Chris Nestrud)
Date: Fri, 11 May 2018 13:08:23 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Question about Department of Rehab Rights and
 Responsibilities
In-Reply-To: <5af5d3ac.1c69fb81.e0cf5.6867@mx.google.com>
References: <5af5d3ac.1c69fb81.e0cf5.6867@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <20180511180823.6rrollouw7anhi4c@chrisnestrud.com>

This page lists RSA policy directives that might be helpful:

https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/rsa/policy-directives.html

For example this document on Informed Choice:

https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/rsa/subregulatory/pd-01-03.pdf

Chris

On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 10:31:52AM -0700, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L wrote:
> Hi All,
> I am wondering if anyone knows where I can obtain access to information
> about Department of Rehab rights and responsibilities, with numbers.  (For
> example, I know that the right to attend any training center also has a
> number one can refer to).  There is a general consumer handbook on the
> Department of Rehab web site.  It discusses very generic rights and
> responsibilities, but does not go into detail about policy numbers.
> Thanks,
> Vejas Vasiliauskas
> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
> Phone: (310) 265-3949
> Email: alpineimagination at gmail.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:
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From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com  Sat May 12 02:10:48 2018
From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva)
Date: Fri, 11 May 2018 22:10:48 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Grub Hub question
Message-ID: <AF9A15DB-7F94-4F5E-81C1-108430AB7C70@gmail.com>



Sent from my iPhone
Hi, I got the app yesterday, and I was wondering if there is a way to access the place order button with VoiceOver under the bag tab? That would be very helpful.

From santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com  Sat May 12 02:26:51 2018
From: santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com (Santiago)
Date: Fri, 11 May 2018 19:26:51 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Grub Hub question
In-Reply-To: <AF9A15DB-7F94-4F5E-81C1-108430AB7C70@gmail.com>
References: <AF9A15DB-7F94-4F5E-81C1-108430AB7C70@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B361722D-D18E-4124-9B0B-E3A112BF1A2C@gmail.com>

Last time I tried using Grubhub, I was unable to place an order using VoiceOver. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 11, 2018, at 7:10 PM, Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> Hi, I got the app yesterday, and I was wondering if there is a way to access the place order button with VoiceOver under the bag tab? That would be very helpful.
> _______________________________________________
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> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
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From dandrews at visi.com  Sat May 12 20:16:34 2018
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Sat, 12 May 2018 15:16:34 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: Accessibility Position at the Maryland Department of
 Education
Message-ID: <auto-000104381840@mailfront1.g2host.com>


>
>Hello Dave:
>
>The Maryland State Department of Education is looking for a 
>technology accessibility specialist to work in Baltimore, Maryland. 
>The position pays anywhere from $60,543 to $88,424. A Master's 
>degree or equivalent is required. To quote the job announcement:
>
>"This is a professional position responsible for ensuring that all 
>digital products generated by the Maryland State Department of 
>Education (MSDE) are accessible to individuals with disabilities."
>
>Here is the link to the job announcement (which is in the PDF format).
>
><http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Documents/HR/jobs/Curriculum-Assessment-Instruction/PA%20-%20%20Ed%20Prog%20Spec%20I%20-%20Technology%20Accessibility%20Specialist%20-%20040255.pdf>http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Documents/HR/jobs/Curriculum-Assessment-Instruction/PA%20-%20%20Ed%20Prog%20Spec%20I%20-%20Technology%20Accessibility%20Specialist%20-%20040255.pdf
>
>This came to me by way of Sharon Maneki < nfbmd at earthlink.net>.
>
>Can you spread the word through our various email lists?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Cordially,
>
>Curtis Chong
>
>

From PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu  Sat May 12 21:19:44 2018
From: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu (Justin Salisbury)
Date: Sat, 12 May 2018 21:19:44 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] REMINDER: May NABS Legislative Advocacy Committee Call
Message-ID: <SN6PR13MB22726D7576BA3266B7C52C58899E0@SN6PR13MB2272.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>

REMINDER

We are all looking forward to talking with you on the NABS Legislative Advocacy Committee Call tomorrow night! Newcomers are always welcome!

We are all looking forward to our national convention in Orlando, which also means we should be ready for the big PCP, the pre-convention push! (Yes, I made that up myself.)

Here, again, is the call info:

Sunday, May 13
8:00 pm Eastern

Dial 712-770-5197
Enter access code 265669

I look forward to talking with you soon, and please let me know if you need anything!

Aloha,

Justin Salisbury
Co-Chair
Legislative Advocacy Committee
National Association of Blind Students


Justin M. Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB
President
Hawaii Association of Blind Students and Recent Graduates
A Division of the National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii
Phone: 808.797.8606
Email: President at Alumni.ECU.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-salisbury  
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Justin_Salisbury 

 
"Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore."

Cesar Chavez






-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Justin Salisbury via NABS-L
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 1:01 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Justin Salisbury <PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu>
Subject: [NABS-L] May NABS Legislative Advocacy Committee Call

You are invited to the next:



Legislative Advocacy Committee Call

Sunday, May 13

8:00 pm Eastern



Dial 712-770-5197

Enter access code 265669



Convention is only a few months away! Do you want to have legislative advocacy successes to celebrate in Orlando?



Chair Kenia Flores has big plans for us, and you don't want to miss out! We need YOUR HELP in order to raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. We hope to have participation from as many states as possible because our momentum in every state feeds us all.



We are looking forward to speaking with you all on Sunday!


Justin

Justin M. Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB Legislative Committee Chair Honolulu Chapter National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii
Phone: 808.797.8606
Email: President at Alumni.ECU.edu<mailto:President at Alumni.ECU.edu>
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-salisbury
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Justin_Salisbury


"Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore."

Cesar Chavez

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From president.nmabs at gmail.com  Sat May 12 22:17:48 2018
From: president.nmabs at gmail.com (kaity ellis)
Date: Sat, 12 May 2018 16:17:48 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] Announcement from New Mexico
Message-ID: <5af7680e.1c69fb81.c93ea.0d7a@mx.google.com>

Hey everyone! My name is Kaity. I am a Masters student studying social work. I am the President of the New Mexico Association of Blind Students.  I would like to announce our New Mexico Association of Blind Students Board:  Kaity Ellis- President,  Kaden Callahan- Vice President, Lawrence Perez- Secretary,  Emilio Martinez- Treasurer,  Zachary Griego-Dreicer- Board Member 1, and Andres Romero- Board Member 2. We are very honored to serve the students of New Mexico! We have some exciting things in the works for our students here. 
 Make sure to hit the like button on the NMABS Facebook page, and hit up our twitter page to keep up with our excellent students.  By following these links.
https://m.facebook.com/NMABS1/
https://twitter.com/NMABS_VOICE 
As always here if you all need anything. Lets keep moving the Federation forward! 
Kaity Ellis,  President of the  New Mexico Association of Blind Students 
Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico
E: mail: president.nmabs at gmail.com 
 Phone: (575)-694-4299 
Website: www.nfbnm.org
Hit the like button on the NMABS Facebook page:
https://m.facebook.com/NMABS1/
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/NMABS_VOICE 

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. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
www.nfb.org



(National Federation of the Blind - Live the life you want.)


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From cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com  Sun May 13 00:02:35 2018
From: cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com (Chris Nusbaum)
Date: Sat, 12 May 2018 20:02:35 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Announcement from New Mexico
In-Reply-To: <5af7680e.1c69fb81.c93ea.0d7a@mx.google.com>
References: <5af7680e.1c69fb81.c93ea.0d7a@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <BCFD1FC0-D357-483A-B40F-C51B9B2FC4AF@gmail.com>

Way to go, NMABS! Congratulations to the new Board; can't wait to see what you will do to build the Federation!

Chris Nusbaum

> On May 12, 2018, at 6:17 PM, kaity ellis via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hey everyone! My name is Kaity. I am a Masters student studying social work. I am the President of the New Mexico Association of Blind Students.  I would like to announce our New Mexico Association of Blind Students Board:  Kaity Ellis- President,  Kaden Callahan- Vice President, Lawrence Perez- Secretary,  Emilio Martinez- Treasurer,  Zachary Griego-Dreicer- Board Member 1, and Andres Romero- Board Member 2. We are very honored to serve the students of New Mexico! We have some exciting things in the works for our students here. 
> Make sure to hit the like button on the NMABS Facebook page, and hit up our twitter page to keep up with our excellent students.  By following these links.
> https://m.facebook.com/NMABS1/
> https://twitter.com/NMABS_VOICE 
> As always here if you all need anything. Lets keep moving the Federation forward! 
> Kaity Ellis,  President of the  New Mexico Association of Blind Students 
> Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico
> E: mail: president.nmabs at gmail.com 
>  Phone: (575)-694-4299 
> Website: www.nfbnm.org
> Hit the like button on the NMABS Facebook page:
> https://m.facebook.com/NMABS1/
> Follow us on Twitter:
> https://twitter.com/NMABS_VOICE 
> 
> 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. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
> www.nfb.org
> 
> 
> 
> (National Federation of the Blind - Live the life you want.)
> 
> 
> <C7D8DCBAA8824753898C41A9D18A4289[879901].png>
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From janae.burgmeier at gmail.com  Sun May 13 14:48:17 2018
From: janae.burgmeier at gmail.com (Janae Burgmeier)
Date: Sun, 13 May 2018 09:48:17 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Community service project.
Message-ID: <17FE6C4A-6AC7-47EA-80EE-19B94E7498F1@gmail.com>

Below is information for the community service project that will be happening on Tuesday July 3rd in conjunction with convention. Please let us know if you would like to sign up! 

The following announcement comes from Jeanetta Price, board member of our community service division.

READY! SET! SERVE!
Recipe for Love
Ingredients
2 Hearts Full of Love
2 Heaping Cups of Kindness
2 Armfuls of Gentleness
2 Cups of Friendship
2 Cups of Joy
2 Big Hearts Full of Forgiveness
1 Lifetime of Togetherness
2 Minds Full of Tenderness

Method:
Stir daily with Happiness, Humor and Patience.
Serve with Warmth and Compassion, Respect and Loyalty.

ATTENTION!
The shocking truth about community service, you’ll love it! Please come join the Community Service Division in our annual Community Service Project on July 3, 2018. We will provide meals for approximately 150 homeless individuals at the Coalition for the Homeless in Orlando, Florida, 639 W. Central Blvd.  We will leave the hotel at 9am and return at 2pm. The Coalition gives individuals back hope just as we do in the federation. It’s a family affair so gather your chapters, divisions and/or friends to step up to the plate. We are the home team of the federation and we will knock this service project out the park! Teamwork makes the dream work and we the members of the federation transform dreams into reality. 

If you have questions, please contact Jeanetta Price at price.jeanetta at gmail.com.

#LetsGetInvolved

From martinezana770 at gmail.com  Tue May 15 03:04:11 2018
From: martinezana770 at gmail.com (Ana Martinez)
Date: Mon, 14 May 2018 22:04:11 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] looking for college students with disabilities
Message-ID: <C04DCD1F-B5DE-44E9-BC4A-81E2645887DC@gmail.com>

hi all! hope everyone is having a good week. I hope this is ok to post in here. I'm currently working on an initiative with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). FOCUS is a nation wide organization, its mission is to reach out to college students and bring them closer to the Catholic faith. this initiative seeks to reach out and get college students with disabilities from across the country involved in the Catholic student organization at their college campus, and to make accessibility and inclusion a priority in Catholic newman centers. I'm currently looking for college students to help me with this initiative.if any of yall would like to help, or know of anyone who might be interested let me know. Thanks

Sent from my iPhone

From alliefa1999 at gmail.com  Tue May 15 12:09:05 2018
From: alliefa1999 at gmail.com (Alexandra Alfonso)
Date: Tue, 15 May 2018 08:09:05 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] looking for college students with disabilities
In-Reply-To: <C04DCD1F-B5DE-44E9-BC4A-81E2645887DC@gmail.com>
References: <C04DCD1F-B5DE-44E9-BC4A-81E2645887DC@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A921C4C3-A39F-4900-AF21-D042ECE62FD7@gmail.com>

I will be going to Catholic University in the fall.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 14, 2018, at 11:04 PM, Ana Martinez via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> hi all! hope everyone is having a good week. I hope this is ok to post in here. I'm currently working on an initiative with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). FOCUS is a nation wide organization, its mission is to reach out to college students and bring them closer to the Catholic faith. this initiative seeks to reach out and get college students with disabilities from across the country involved in the Catholic student organization at their college campus, and to make accessibility and inclusion a priority in Catholic newman centers. I'm currently looking for college students to help me with this initiative.if any of yall would like to help, or know of anyone who might be interested let me know. Thanks
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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From rob.parso3389 at gmail.com  Tue May 15 17:51:48 2018
From: rob.parso3389 at gmail.com (rob.parso3389 at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 15 May 2018 13:51:48 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Calling All Students! Register for the 2018 NFB Southeast
 Student Seminar
Message-ID: <000e01d3ec75$661e0ad0$325a2070$@gmail.com>



The 2018 NFB Southeast Regional Student Seminar

 

An opportunity to sharpen self-advocacy, confidence, and social networking
skills for blind students.

Eligibility: Blind High School and college students in the southeast states.
Other interested students are welcomed to attend. 

Activities Include: Engaging workshops with Federation mentors, interactive
confidence-building opportunities, and chances to apply NFB philosophy to
real world situations.

*	When: August 10-12, 2018
*	Where: National Federation of the Blind

The Jernigan institute

200 East Wells St.

Baltimore, MD 21230

To register, please contact Robert Parsons, President, Virginia Association
of Blind Students, at 804.801.7674 or rob.parso3389 at gmail.com.

Registration opens on May 15, 2018 and closes on July 15, 2018. For any
questions about this event, please contact Robert Parsons at 804.801.7674.
Students that are members of the Virginia Association of Blind Students are
eligible to receive a $25 subsidy to assist with travel expenses to the
event.

 

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From president.iabs at gmail.com  Wed May 16 02:52:50 2018
From: president.iabs at gmail.com (Kathryn Olsen)
Date: Tue, 15 May 2018 22:52:50 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] NABS Mentorship Program Application
Message-ID: <CA+Y61WWvfcsAdp2ZZ_DqLg1cd807J9u5oGXa=jxihOePR5t8bA@mail.gmail.com>

Greetings Students!

I am very excited to announce that our 2018 NABS Mentorship Program is now
open for applications. The goal of this program is to foster new
connections in an effort to build young leaders and provide lasting mentor
relationships. This program will take place at our 2018 National Federation
of the Blind National Convention, July 3rd-8th. More information will be
sent out to both mentors and mentees once the application process is
complete. We hope that you will consider getting involved and we look
forward to meeting you! Please follow this link to access the application.
https://goo.gl/forms/x0eneEYugpC2HzBQ2
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

All the best,

 Katy Olsen

NABS Mentorship Program Cordimator president.iabs at gmail.com
515-783-4522
-- 
Katy Olsen

President | Iowa Association of Blind Students
Board Member | National Federation of the Blind of Iowa

Cell: 515-783-4522
Email: president.iabs at gmail.com

From syedrizvinfb at gmail.com  Wed May 16 03:38:36 2018
From: syedrizvinfb at gmail.com (Syed Rizvi)
Date: Tue, 15 May 2018 23:38:36 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Blog Post for the Month of May
Message-ID: <4718D576-61D0-450F-8813-7E88F4E17D6F@gmail.com>

Dear Students,
I hope your finals went well and you are heading off to the beaches and internships.
With National Convention right around the corner, you might enjoy this blog post, about one of our members, Cindy, traveling abroad for another conference.
Please follow the below link:
http://nabslink.org/content/nabs-blog-post-month-may

Syed Rizvi 
2nd Vice President | National Association of Blind Students 
SyedRizviNFB at GMail.com 
4132503523 
“Tough times don't last, tough people do.”-Robert Schuller

From rbacchus228 at gmail.com  Wed May 16 17:22:42 2018
From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus)
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 13:22:42 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Questionuestions About The Louisiana Center For The Blind
Message-ID: <5afc68e5.1c69fb81.1af58.ad35@mx.google.com>

Dear Students,

Two weeks ago I contacted the Perkins School For The Blind to see if they have residential Summer program that would allow me to live on campus and refine my daily living skills. After finding out that they do not serve anyone over 22, I decided to email the Nfb training centers. I am thinking about attending the Adult program at the Louisiana Center For The Blind. How did you prepare to attend Lcb? Did your Rehab agencies pay for you to go their? What amenities are in the apartments? What items did you bring with you from home? Hope to hear from you soon.

Roanna Bacchus

From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com  Wed May 16 17:37:43 2018
From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva)
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 13:37:43 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Questionuestions About The Louisiana Center For The
 Blind
In-Reply-To: <5afc68e5.1c69fb81.1af58.ad35@mx.google.com>
References: <5afc68e5.1c69fb81.1af58.ad35@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <4C9C5B04-A26C-4CD3-9FAB-F15FCC44F838@gmail.com>

Hi, I went to the Louisiana Center for the blind and summer of 2012 to do their high school summer program and the adult students take everything that they will need with the exception of appliances. They  bring things like dishes, clothes, bed stuff, and other appliances that you can buy when you get there. The apartments have furniture and your basic appliances, and they are on one floor with two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living room.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 16, 2018, at 13:22, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear Students,
> 
> Two weeks ago I contacted the Perkins School For The Blind to see if they have residential Summer program that would allow me to live on campus and refine my daily living skills. After finding out that they do not serve anyone over 22, I decided to email the Nfb training centers. I am thinking about attending the Adult program at the Louisiana Center For The Blind. How did you prepare to attend Lcb? Did your Rehab agencies pay for you to go their? What amenities are in the apartments? What items did you bring with you from home? Hope to hear from you soon.
> 
> Roanna Bacchus
> _______________________________________________
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From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com  Wed May 16 17:51:20 2018
From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva)
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 13:51:20 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Questionuestions About The Louisiana Center For The
 Blind
In-Reply-To: <5afc68e5.1c69fb81.1af58.ad35@mx.google.com>
References: <5afc68e5.1c69fb81.1af58.ad35@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <93AB9BA3-6341-477F-81A6-AE6DDFE89A2A@gmail.com>

Your Rehab Counselor can pay for the program. For applying, you should contact the director Pam Allen at pallen at louisianacenter.org.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 16, 2018, at 13:22, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear Students,
> 
> Two weeks ago I contacted the Perkins School For The Blind to see if they have residential Summer program that would allow me to live on campus and refine my daily living skills. After finding out that they do not serve anyone over 22, I decided to email the Nfb training centers. I am thinking about attending the Adult program at the Louisiana Center For The Blind. How did you prepare to attend Lcb? Did your Rehab agencies pay for you to go their? What amenities are in the apartments? What items did you bring with you from home? Hope to hear from you soon.
> 
> Roanna Bacchus
> _______________________________________________
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From alpineimagination at gmail.com  Wed May 16 17:58:39 2018
From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 10:58:39 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Questionuestions About The Louisiana Center For The
 Blind
In-Reply-To: <5afc68e5.1c69fb81.1af58.ad35@mx.google.com>
References: <5afc68e5.1c69fb81.1af58.ad35@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <0F7E5AFF-A607-4976-9568-27AAECE6CDC7@gmail.com>

Hi Roanna,
I attended LCB from 2015 to 2016 and largely second what Mariya says about supplies. You need all your own toiletries, clothes and food. Most kitchen appliances are already there, with the exception of a Micro-Wave... unless your roommate already has one you have to buy one.
The apartments are accessed from the outside, and there is an activity center where the laundry room is  Typically, although this doesn't have to be the case, students often come up with their parents or other relatives, who can help them with their first shop and things like that. 
I did have to justify attending LCB to Vocational Rehab. I visited the three main training centers in my state and compared them to LCB. My training was approved, rather quickly. It turns out that LCB is actually cheaper than at least one of my state centers.
You get a 210-dollar stipend each month. This stipend comes from the money given to the center by rehab. However, if your apartment isn't clean enough during each inspection, you lose 50 dollars from that on a given month.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Sincerely,
Vejas Vasiliauskas
Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
Phone: 3102653949
 Email: alpineimagination at gmaail.com  

Sent from my iPhone

> On 16 May 2018, at 10:22, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear Students,
> 
> Two weeks ago I contacted the Perkins School For The Blind to see if they have residential Summer program that would allow me to live on campus and refine my daily living skills. After finding out that they do not serve anyone over 22, I decided to email the Nfb training centers. I am thinking about attending the Adult program at the Louisiana Center For The Blind. How did you prepare to attend Lcb? Did your Rehab agencies pay for you to go their? What amenities are in the apartments? What items did you bring with you from home? Hope to hear from you soon.
> 
> Roanna Bacchus
> _______________________________________________
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From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com  Wed May 16 18:20:54 2018
From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva)
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 14:20:54 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Questionuestions About The Louisiana Center For The
 Blind
In-Reply-To: <0F7E5AFF-A607-4976-9568-27AAECE6CDC7@gmail.com>
References: <5afc68e5.1c69fb81.1af58.ad35@mx.google.com>
	<0F7E5AFF-A607-4976-9568-27AAECE6CDC7@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <236AFB1F-5B66-4853-A749-73CEFAE54106@gmail.com>

Ah yes, I forgot about the inspections and the stipends. He also forgot to mention that because Ruston is a small town where you get taxis only, you can walk everywhere, and you have at most 15 minutes or so to get from your apartment to the center, you only have two cross 7 streets total and only two turns in order to get there, and reverse the rout going back.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 16, 2018, at 13:58, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Roanna,
> I attended LCB from 2015 to 2016 and largely second what Mariya says about supplies. You need all your own toiletries, clothes and food. Most kitchen appliances are already there, with the exception of a Micro-Wave... unless your roommate already has one you have to buy one.
> The apartments are accessed from the outside, and there is an activity center where the laundry room is  Typically, although this doesn't have to be the case, students often come up with their parents or other relatives, who can help them with their first shop and things like that. 
> I did have to justify attending LCB to Vocational Rehab. I visited the three main training centers in my state and compared them to LCB. My training was approved, rather quickly. It turns out that LCB is actually cheaper than at least one of my state centers.
> You get a 210-dollar stipend each month. This stipend comes from the money given to the center by rehab. However, if your apartment isn't clean enough during each inspection, you lose 50 dollars from that on a given month.
> Let me know if you have any more questions.
> Sincerely,
> Vejas Vasiliauskas
> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
> Phone: 3102653949
> Email: alpineimagination at gmaail.com  
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 16 May 2018, at 10:22, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Dear Students,
>> 
>> Two weeks ago I contacted the Perkins School For The Blind to see if they have residential Summer program that would allow me to live on campus and refine my daily living skills. After finding out that they do not serve anyone over 22, I decided to email the Nfb training centers. I am thinking about attending the Adult program at the Louisiana Center For The Blind. How did you prepare to attend Lcb? Did your Rehab agencies pay for you to go their? What amenities are in the apartments? What items did you bring with you from home? Hope to hear from you soon.
>> 
>> Roanna Bacchus
>> _______________________________________________
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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 NABS-L:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/alpineimagination%40gmail.com
> 
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From ahbeeorton at yahoo.com  Wed May 16 19:00:14 2018
From: ahbeeorton at yahoo.com (Ahbee Orton)
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 14:00:14 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Questionuestions About The Louisiana Center For The
 Blind
In-Reply-To: <236AFB1F-5B66-4853-A749-73CEFAE54106@gmail.com>
References: <5afc68e5.1c69fb81.1af58.ad35@mx.google.com>
	<0F7E5AFF-A607-4976-9568-27AAECE6CDC7@gmail.com>
	<236AFB1F-5B66-4853-A749-73CEFAE54106@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <59E35343-3012-4068-B3AC-407E55CB3D94@yahoo.com>

Hi all, 

  I am doing an assignment for school about community/daily living experiences. Are there any needs and wants I should put down or know about at LCB's apartments or living there in general? I'm writing on the transitional area and chose LCB. 

Thank you. 

Blessings, 
Ahbee 

Sent from my iPad

> On May 16, 2018, at 1:20 PM, Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Ah yes, I forgot about the inspections and the stipends. He also forgot to mention that because Ruston is a small town where you get taxis only, you can walk everywhere, and you have at most 15 minutes or so to get from your apartment to the center, you only have two cross 7 streets total and only two turns in order to get there, and reverse the rout going back.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 16, 2018, at 13:58, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Roanna,
>> I attended LCB from 2015 to 2016 and largely second what Mariya says about supplies. You need all your own toiletries, clothes and food. Most kitchen appliances are already there, with the exception of a Micro-Wave... unless your roommate already has one you have to buy one.
>> The apartments are accessed from the outside, and there is an activity center where the laundry room is  Typically, although this doesn't have to be the case, students often come up with their parents or other relatives, who can help them with their first shop and things like that. 
>> I did have to justify attending LCB to Vocational Rehab. I visited the three main training centers in my state and compared them to LCB. My training was approved, rather quickly. It turns out that LCB is actually cheaper than at least one of my state centers.
>> You get a 210-dollar stipend each month. This stipend comes from the money given to the center by rehab. However, if your apartment isn't clean enough during each inspection, you lose 50 dollars from that on a given month.
>> Let me know if you have any more questions.
>> Sincerely,
>> Vejas Vasiliauskas
>> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students
>> Phone: 3102653949
>> Email: alpineimagination at gmaail.com  
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On 16 May 2018, at 10:22, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Dear Students,
>>> 
>>> Two weeks ago I contacted the Perkins School For The Blind to see if they have residential Summer program that would allow me to live on campus and refine my daily living skills. After finding out that they do not serve anyone over 22, I decided to email the Nfb training centers. I am thinking about attending the Adult program at the Louisiana Center For The Blind. How did you prepare to attend Lcb? Did your Rehab agencies pay for you to go their? What amenities are in the apartments? What items did you bring with you from home? Hope to hear from you soon.
>>> 
>>> Roanna Bacchus
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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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 NABS-L:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/mkvnfb94%40gmail.com
> 
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From santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com  Wed May 16 19:07:45 2018
From: santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com (Santiago H)
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 12:07:45 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] issues with accounting course
Message-ID: <CAKvpgzCZi_YrTvCtGcJzqkB1Cr=FAi0AJDpRtTLJ8jk5i1CSTg@mail.gmail.com>

Hello students,
Hope everyone is doing well. I was wondering if any of you have ever
had issues when taking an accounting course? Unfortunately, I have to
take accounting, and the book is online in an inaccessible format. The
publisher has given me a PDF copy, but considering the formatting of
various accounts, it is still not that great. The disability center at
my school and I are doing our best, but it is getting increasingly
difficult to keep up with the class, and stay on top of my other
classes. Maybe someone who has gone through a similar situation could
give me some pointers?

Thanks,
Santiago


From rbacchus228 at gmail.com  Wed May 16 19:08:46 2018
From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus)
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 15:08:46 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Questionuestions About The Louisiana Center For The
 Blind
Message-ID: <5afc81c1.1c69fb81.7e546.0f4e@mx.google.com>

Can you send me the justification letter that you wrote? I would like to read it?

On May 16, 2018 1:58 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Roanna, 
> I attended LCB from 2015 to 2016 and largely second what Mariya says about supplies. You need all your own toiletries, clothes and food. Most kitchen appliances are already there, with the exception of a Micro-Wave... unless your roommate already has one you have to buy one. 
> The apartments are accessed from the outside, and there is an activity center where the laundry room is  Typically, although this doesn't have to be the case, students often come up with their parents or other relatives, who can help them with their first shop and things like that. 
> I did have to justify attending LCB to Vocational Rehab. I visited the three main training centers in my state and compared them to LCB. My training was approved, rather quickly. It turns out that LCB is actually cheaper than at least one of my state centers. 
> You get a 210-dollar stipend each month. This stipend comes from the money given to the center by rehab. However, if your apartment isn't clean enough during each inspection, you lose 50 dollars from that on a given month. 
> Let me know if you have any more questions. 
> Sincerely, 
> Vejas Vasiliauskas 
> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students 
> Phone: 3102653949 
> Email: alpineimagination at gmaail.com  
>
> Sent from my iPhone 
>
> > On 16 May 2018, at 10:22, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: 
> > 
> > Dear Students, 
> > 
> > Two weeks ago I contacted the Perkins School For The Blind to see if they have residential Summer program that would allow me to live on campus and refine my daily living skills. After finding out that they do not serve anyone over 22, I decided to email the Nfb training centers. I am thinking about attending the Adult program at the Louisiana Center For The Blind. How did you prepare to attend Lcb? Did your Rehab agencies pay for you to go their? What amenities are in the apartments? What items did you bring with you from home? Hope to hear from you soon. 
> > 
> > Roanna Bacchus 
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From rbacchus228 at gmail.com  Wed May 16 19:24:36 2018
From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (rbacchus228 at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 15:24:36 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Blog Post for the Month of May
In-Reply-To: <4718D576-61D0-450F-8813-7E88F4E17D6F@gmail.com>
References: <4718D576-61D0-450F-8813-7E88F4E17D6F@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D3116AA6-77C6-4105-97E1-9FBA9FBFB01E@gmail.com>

Thanks for sharing this. I really enjoyed reading it!

Sent from my iPad

> On May 15, 2018, at 11:38 PM, Syed Rizvi via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear Students,
> I hope your finals went well and you are heading off to the beaches and internships.
> With National Convention right around the corner, you might enjoy this blog post, about one of our members, Cindy, traveling abroad for another conference.
> Please follow the below link:
> http://nabslink.org/content/nabs-blog-post-month-may
> 
> Syed Rizvi 
> 2nd Vice President | National Association of Blind Students 
> SyedRizviNFB at GMail.com 
> 4132503523 
> “Tough times don't last, tough people do.”-Robert Schuller
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From nabs.president at gmail.com  Wed May 16 20:04:15 2018
From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Kathryn Webster, President,
	National Association of Blind Students)
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 16:04:15 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] issues with accounting course
In-Reply-To: <CAKvpgzCZi_YrTvCtGcJzqkB1Cr=FAi0AJDpRtTLJ8jk5i1CSTg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAKvpgzCZi_YrTvCtGcJzqkB1Cr=FAi0AJDpRtTLJ8jk5i1CSTg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <047201d3ed51$11519710$33f4c530$@gmail.com>

Hi Santiago!

I am so incredibly sorry you are having to deal with this in a college
course, let alone a complex course such as Accounting. I took a few
Accounting classes in college, and unfortunately, did not have textbooks in
either Financial or Managerial Accounting. Truthfully, the way I got through
it was with Excel, PowerPoint notes, and recorded lectures. I am happy to
give more specific advice, as well as share resources I may have with you
once you give us a little more info on the course you are taking.

Furthermore, I requested that a grad student in the Accounting field convert
relevant problem sets into Excel and Word so I could at least get practice
prior to quizzes and tests. In any case, I feel your pain!! Let me know how
I can help!!

Talk soon,
Kathryn
President 

-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Santiago H via
NABS-L
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 3:08 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Santiago H <santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com>
Subject: [NABS-L] issues with accounting course

Hello students,
Hope everyone is doing well. I was wondering if any of you have ever had
issues when taking an accounting course? Unfortunately, I have to take
accounting, and the book is online in an inaccessible format. The publisher
has given me a PDF copy, but considering the formatting of various accounts,
it is still not that great. The disability center at my school and I are
doing our best, but it is getting increasingly difficult to keep up with the
class, and stay on top of my other classes. Maybe someone who has gone
through a similar situation could give me some pointers?

Thanks,
Santiago

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From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com  Wed May 16 21:40:34 2018
From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva)
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 17:40:34 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] issues with accounting course
In-Reply-To: <047201d3ed51$11519710$33f4c530$@gmail.com>
References: <CAKvpgzCZi_YrTvCtGcJzqkB1Cr=FAi0AJDpRtTLJ8jk5i1CSTg@mail.gmail.com>
	<047201d3ed51$11519710$33f4c530$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E04F0DCE-1CE6-4B67-A0A5-A1B21FAFB3BE@gmail.com>

Hey Santiago, have you made an account with VitalSource EBooks? They have accessible PDF books that you can download on to your devices and their app is free. I am sure that they might have the book or books that you’re looking for.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 16, 2018, at 16:04, Kathryn Webster, President, National Association of Blind Students via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Santiago!
> 
> I am so incredibly sorry you are having to deal with this in a college
> course, let alone a complex course such as Accounting. I took a few
> Accounting classes in college, and unfortunately, did not have textbooks in
> either Financial or Managerial Accounting. Truthfully, the way I got through
> it was with Excel, PowerPoint notes, and recorded lectures. I am happy to
> give more specific advice, as well as share resources I may have with you
> once you give us a little more info on the course you are taking.
> 
> Furthermore, I requested that a grad student in the Accounting field convert
> relevant problem sets into Excel and Word so I could at least get practice
> prior to quizzes and tests. In any case, I feel your pain!! Let me know how
> I can help!!
> 
> Talk soon,
> Kathryn
> President 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Santiago H via
> NABS-L
> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 3:08 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Santiago H <santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] issues with accounting course
> 
> Hello students,
> Hope everyone is doing well. I was wondering if any of you have ever had
> issues when taking an accounting course? Unfortunately, I have to take
> accounting, and the book is online in an inaccessible format. The publisher
> has given me a PDF copy, but considering the formatting of various accounts,
> it is still not that great. The disability center at my school and I are
> doing our best, but it is getting increasingly difficult to keep up with the
> class, and stay on top of my other classes. Maybe someone who has gone
> through a similar situation could give me some pointers?
> 
> Thanks,
> Santiago
> 
> _______________________________________________
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> om
> 
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From santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com  Wed May 16 22:01:40 2018
From: santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com (Santiago H)
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 15:01:40 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] issues with accounting course
In-Reply-To: <047201d3ed51$11519710$33f4c530$@gmail.com>
References: <CAKvpgzCZi_YrTvCtGcJzqkB1Cr=FAi0AJDpRtTLJ8jk5i1CSTg@mail.gmail.com>
	<047201d3ed51$11519710$33f4c530$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1602CC38-C9B9-4D14-976F-04E8C6CB7E98@gmail.com>

Hi Kathryn, 
I have to take three Accounting courses. The first two are financial and the last one is managerial accounting. I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know of the sources you are aware of. I feel like I could get the hang of it if I can find any examples of the material in Excel format and review them ahead of time. 

Thank you so much, 
Santiago 


Sent from my iPhone

> On May 16, 2018, at 1:04 PM, Kathryn Webster, President, National Association of Blind Students <nabs.president at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Santiago!
> 
> I am so incredibly sorry you are having to deal with this in a college
> course, let alone a complex course such as Accounting. I took a few
> Accounting classes in college, and unfortunately, did not have textbooks in
> either Financial or Managerial Accounting. Truthfully, the way I got through
> it was with Excel, PowerPoint notes, and recorded lectures. I am happy to
> give more specific advice, as well as share resources I may have with you
> once you give us a little more info on the course you are taking.
> 
> Furthermore, I requested that a grad student in the Accounting field convert
> relevant problem sets into Excel and Word so I could at least get practice
> prior to quizzes and tests. In any case, I feel your pain!! Let me know how
> I can help!!
> 
> Talk soon,
> Kathryn
> President 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Santiago H via
> NABS-L
> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 3:08 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Santiago H <santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] issues with accounting course
> 
> Hello students,
> Hope everyone is doing well. I was wondering if any of you have ever had
> issues when taking an accounting course? Unfortunately, I have to take
> accounting, and the book is online in an inaccessible format. The publisher
> has given me a PDF copy, but considering the formatting of various accounts,
> it is still not that great. The disability center at my school and I are
> doing our best, but it is getting increasingly difficult to keep up with the
> class, and stay on top of my other classes. Maybe someone who has gone
> through a similar situation could give me some pointers?
> 
> Thanks,
> Santiago
> 
> _______________________________________________
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> om
> 


From santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com  Wed May 16 22:04:33 2018
From: santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com (Santiago H)
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 15:04:33 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] issues with accounting course
In-Reply-To: <E04F0DCE-1CE6-4B67-A0A5-A1B21FAFB3BE@gmail.com>
References: <CAKvpgzCZi_YrTvCtGcJzqkB1Cr=FAi0AJDpRtTLJ8jk5i1CSTg@mail.gmail.com>
	<047201d3ed51$11519710$33f4c530$@gmail.com>
	<E04F0DCE-1CE6-4B67-A0A5-A1B21FAFB3BE@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <62C8D361-B1CC-463E-AFAE-D741B66680E9@gmail.com>

Hi Mariya, 
I'll give it a look this evening. I noticed the PDF format doesn't seem to work well when it comes to accounting and screen readers, since chances are they won't render the material, such as the various accounts correctly. Maybe it will work though. 

Thanks, 
Santiago 


Sent from my iPhone

> On May 16, 2018, at 2:40 PM, Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hey Santiago, have you made an account with VitalSource EBooks? They have accessible PDF books that you can download on to your devices and their app is free. I am sure that they might have the book or books that you’re looking for.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 16, 2018, at 16:04, Kathryn Webster, President, National Association of Blind Students via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Santiago!
>> 
>> I am so incredibly sorry you are having to deal with this in a college
>> course, let alone a complex course such as Accounting. I took a few
>> Accounting classes in college, and unfortunately, did not have textbooks in
>> either Financial or Managerial Accounting. Truthfully, the way I got through
>> it was with Excel, PowerPoint notes, and recorded lectures. I am happy to
>> give more specific advice, as well as share resources I may have with you
>> once you give us a little more info on the course you are taking.
>> 
>> Furthermore, I requested that a grad student in the Accounting field convert
>> relevant problem sets into Excel and Word so I could at least get practice
>> prior to quizzes and tests. In any case, I feel your pain!! Let me know how
>> I can help!!
>> 
>> Talk soon,
>> Kathryn
>> President 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Santiago H via
>> NABS-L
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 3:08 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Santiago H <santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [NABS-L] issues with accounting course
>> 
>> Hello students,
>> Hope everyone is doing well. I was wondering if any of you have ever had
>> issues when taking an accounting course? Unfortunately, I have to take
>> accounting, and the book is online in an inaccessible format. The publisher
>> has given me a PDF copy, but considering the formatting of various accounts,
>> it is still not that great. The disability center at my school and I are
>> doing our best, but it is getting increasingly difficult to keep up with the
>> class, and stay on top of my other classes. Maybe someone who has gone
>> through a similar situation could give me some pointers?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Santiago
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> NABS-L mailing list
>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
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>> om
>> 
>> 
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From crazy4clarinet104 at gmail.com  Thu May 17 02:21:24 2018
From: crazy4clarinet104 at gmail.com (Kaiti Shelton)
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 22:21:24 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] 2018 Braille Beats Fine Arts Program
Message-ID: <CAFja7FbTCMFQ58n0FyeRWnFqC95XNKaJ-1LDuHWZJ6CitGBYaw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi there, students,

Please see the information below on an awesome opportunity for blind
students interested in music and the fine arts this summer.

We have a few spaces left for

2018 Braille Beats Fine Arts Program Summer Residential Intensive.

Date:  June 16 - 24, 2018.

Location:  Lion‘s Bear Lake Camp (outside Lapeer, Michigan about 60
miles north of Detroit.)

Music:  music theory,  rhythm practice, ear training,  music notation
(including braille music), music history, performance:   solo &
ensemble, individual instrument support (includes voice), choir,
keyboarding, composition & improvisation.  (All music faculty have
music degrees)

Art, mobility, independent living skills and movement (yoga & self
defence) are interwoven into the program

For application or further information:  contact BRAILLE BEATS at:

— 248 790 8065 (leave voice message please, if no answer)

Or email:

bmerkadam at gmail.com (please indicate Braille Beats in the subject line).


(Braille Beats Fine Arts Program is a partnership project of Blind
Vision Inc and World Access for the Blind).

-- 
Kaiti Shelton


From ALewis at nfb.org  Thu May 17 13:28:37 2018
From: ALewis at nfb.org (Lewis, Anil)
Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 13:28:37 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Volkswagen Future Center Summer Internship
In-Reply-To: <A8289C07-C0CF-4905-9B45-A3EA4CB48933@vw.com>
References: <A8289C07-C0CF-4905-9B45-A3EA4CB48933@vw.com>
Message-ID: <BN6PR17MB1668CBB67DD47A11EACDCD46C1910@BN6PR17MB1668.namprd17.prod.outlook.com>

Location: Future Center California (Belmont, CA)
Duration: 3-6 Months
Requirements: Currently pursuing or have received a Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field
Our team is highly interdisciplinary and our backgrounds include User Research, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and Human Centered Design among others.  We'd love to hear about your background and which aspects of mobility interest you.
The future of mobility will generate groundbreaking transportation solutions around the world. We are looking for creative thinkers who are motivated to identify and define new mobility solutions which will reflect our current and future society. We see Volkswagen Group as a champion for mobility, freedom, and independence for all.
Our Mission:
To inspire, decode, prototype, and create new mobility concepts for all people with best in class customer interface and experience, combined with groundbreaking interior and exterior experience.
Who We Are:
We are an Advanced User Experience Studio focusing on mobility solutions for 2020 and beyond.  Along with our Design studio teammates, we are one of three international Future Centers with Volkswagen Group.  The Volkswagen Group comprises twelve brands: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania, and MAN.  We do not work for specific brands but instead think about trends, opportunities, and white spaces for the Group as a whole.
As a global team, we work closely with Volkswagen Future Center Europe and Future Center Asia. Our new facility is equipped with the latest highly qualified CAD/VR technology and workspace (and we're always looking for new toys!). We're located in Volkswagen Group of America's Silicon Valley campus along with Volkswagen Electronic Research Lab.  In addition to teams throughout our company, we collaborate with local startups, external companies, and universities.

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From ahbeeorton at yahoo.com  Thu May 17 16:06:16 2018
From: ahbeeorton at yahoo.com (Ahbee Orton)
Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 11:06:16 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Questionuestions About The Louisiana Center For The
 Blind
In-Reply-To: <5afc81c1.1c69fb81.7e546.0f4e@mx.google.com>
References: <5afc81c1.1c69fb81.7e546.0f4e@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <D98F6BA4-B01A-4449-A7D2-D77094C116B0@yahoo.com>

Hi All, 

  What furniture is already included in the LCB apartments? 

Blessings, 
Ahbee 

Sent from my iPad

> On May 16, 2018, at 2:08 PM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Can you send me the justification letter that you wrote? I would like to read it?
> 
>> On May 16, 2018 1:58 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Roanna, 
>> I attended LCB from 2015 to 2016 and largely second what Mariya says about supplies. You need all your own toiletries, clothes and food. Most kitchen appliances are already there, with the exception of a Micro-Wave... unless your roommate already has one you have to buy one. 
>> The apartments are accessed from the outside, and there is an activity center where the laundry room is  Typically, although this doesn't have to be the case, students often come up with their parents or other relatives, who can help them with their first shop and things like that. 
>> I did have to justify attending LCB to Vocational Rehab. I visited the three main training centers in my state and compared them to LCB. My training was approved, rather quickly. It turns out that LCB is actually cheaper than at least one of my state centers. 
>> You get a 210-dollar stipend each month. This stipend comes from the money given to the center by rehab. However, if your apartment isn't clean enough during each inspection, you lose 50 dollars from that on a given month. 
>> Let me know if you have any more questions. 
>> Sincerely, 
>> Vejas Vasiliauskas 
>> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students 
>> Phone: 3102653949 
>> Email: alpineimagination at gmaail.com  
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone 
>> 
>>> On 16 May 2018, at 10:22, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: 
>>> 
>>> Dear Students, 
>>> 
>>> Two weeks ago I contacted the Perkins School For The Blind to see if they have residential Summer program that would allow me to live on campus and refine my daily living skills. After finding out that they do not serve anyone over 22, I decided to email the Nfb training centers. I am thinking about attending the Adult program at the Louisiana Center For The Blind. How did you prepare to attend Lcb? Did your Rehab agencies pay for you to go their? What amenities are in the apartments? What items did you bring with you from home? Hope to hear from you soon. 
>>> 
>>> Roanna Bacchus 
>>> _______________________________________________ 
>>> 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 
>> 
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From ahbeeorton at yahoo.com  Thu May 17 16:24:52 2018
From: ahbeeorton at yahoo.com (Ahbee Orton)
Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 11:24:52 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] asking about LCB's apartments
Message-ID: <C4A90150-B122-4160-B3AC-F1EBCB78F91D@yahoo.com>

Hi All, 

  Sorry to bother you again, but does LCB pay for internet or not? Thanks! 

Blessings, 
Ahbee 

Sent from my iPad


From mikgephart at icloud.com  Thu May 17 16:27:37 2018
From: mikgephart at icloud.com (Mikayla Gephart)
Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 12:27:37 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] asking about LCB's apartments
In-Reply-To: <C4A90150-B122-4160-B3AC-F1EBCB78F91D@yahoo.com>
References: <C4A90150-B122-4160-B3AC-F1EBCB78F91D@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <386B0F2A-5FA7-4B0A-8DBA-F81EF971A206@icloud.com>

No, you have to pay for internet, but you can get an Internet connection by going to the Activities Center.

> On May 17, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Ahbee Orton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All, 
> 
>  Sorry to bother you again, but does LCB pay for internet or not? Thanks! 
> 
> Blessings, 
> Ahbee 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com  Thu May 17 16:28:21 2018
From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva)
Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 12:28:21 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Questionuestions About The Louisiana Center For The
 Blind
In-Reply-To: <D98F6BA4-B01A-4449-A7D2-D77094C116B0@yahoo.com>
References: <5afc81c1.1c69fb81.7e546.0f4e@mx.google.com>
	<D98F6BA4-B01A-4449-A7D2-D77094C116B0@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <49D385F0-C7F4-4A88-AD4D-C31DE4408447@gmail.com>

A couch to beds, a table, chairs, and your typical appliances except for a microwave, and a few other little appliances.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 17, 2018, at 12:06, Ahbee Orton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All, 
> 
>  What furniture is already included in the LCB apartments? 
> 
> Blessings, 
> Ahbee 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On May 16, 2018, at 2:08 PM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Can you send me the justification letter that you wrote? I would like to read it?
>> 
>>> On May 16, 2018 1:58 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Roanna, 
>>> I attended LCB from 2015 to 2016 and largely second what Mariya says about supplies. You need all your own toiletries, clothes and food. Most kitchen appliances are already there, with the exception of a Micro-Wave... unless your roommate already has one you have to buy one. 
>>> The apartments are accessed from the outside, and there is an activity center where the laundry room is  Typically, although this doesn't have to be the case, students often come up with their parents or other relatives, who can help them with their first shop and things like that. 
>>> I did have to justify attending LCB to Vocational Rehab. I visited the three main training centers in my state and compared them to LCB. My training was approved, rather quickly. It turns out that LCB is actually cheaper than at least one of my state centers. 
>>> You get a 210-dollar stipend each month. This stipend comes from the money given to the center by rehab. However, if your apartment isn't clean enough during each inspection, you lose 50 dollars from that on a given month. 
>>> Let me know if you have any more questions. 
>>> Sincerely, 
>>> Vejas Vasiliauskas 
>>> Secretary and Treasurer of the California Association of Blind Students 
>>> Phone: 3102653949 
>>> Email: alpineimagination at gmaail.com  
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone 
>>> 
>>>> On 16 May 2018, at 10:22, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: 
>>>> 
>>>> Dear Students, 
>>>> 
>>>> Two weeks ago I contacted the Perkins School For The Blind to see if they have residential Summer program that would allow me to live on campus and refine my daily living skills. After finding out that they do not serve anyone over 22, I decided to email the Nfb training centers. I am thinking about attending the Adult program at the Louisiana Center For The Blind. How did you prepare to attend Lcb? Did your Rehab agencies pay for you to go their? What amenities are in the apartments? What items did you bring with you from home? Hope to hear from you soon. 
>>>> 
>>>> Roanna Bacchus 
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From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com  Thu May 17 16:31:06 2018
From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva)
Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 12:31:06 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] asking about LCB's apartments
In-Reply-To: <C4A90150-B122-4160-B3AC-F1EBCB78F91D@yahoo.com>
References: <C4A90150-B122-4160-B3AC-F1EBCB78F91D@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <3CCDDEA5-C053-41C1-8494-FFF2556A5631@gmail.com>

No, you paid for your own Internet, or you share it with a roommate if you have one when you move in. You also pay your phone bill and any other bills that are not related to the apartment that the center pays for. You live in regular apartments, therefore you pay any bills that you have to, that are not related to it. Whenever you move out into a apartment outside of the center, you add on the rent and any other utilities. But because this is a training program, you don’t have to pay those things while you are training.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 17, 2018, at 12:24, Ahbee Orton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All, 
> 
>  Sorry to bother you again, but does LCB pay for internet or not? Thanks! 
> 
> Blessings, 
> Ahbee 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
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From alpineimagination at gmail.com  Thu May 17 17:36:30 2018
From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 10:36:30 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] asking about LCB's apartments
In-Reply-To: <C4A90150-B122-4160-B3AC-F1EBCB78F91D@yahoo.com>
References: <C4A90150-B122-4160-B3AC-F1EBCB78F91D@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <EC5A1B30-B125-421C-BDF6-BEC439CE3C93@gmail.com>

Although, as mentioned, you have to pay for your own Internet, you can either get it at the activity center or use Personal Hotspot as well. Also, sometimes, instead of people getting their own Internet connection, they paid to use the connection of others in a different apartment.
Vejas

Sent from my iPhone

> On 17 May 2018, at 09:24, Ahbee Orton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All, 
> 
>  Sorry to bother you again, but does LCB pay for internet or not? Thanks! 
> 
> Blessings, 
> Ahbee 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
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From singingemmanuelle at gmail.com  Fri May 18 00:22:33 2018
From: singingemmanuelle at gmail.com (Emmanuelle Lo)
Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 20:22:33 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Problem With Brailliant BI 40
Message-ID: <EC8B49F1-C658-4448-BAF7-8743E5EC89D1@gmail.com>

Hi all,

Yesterday, my Brailliant BI 40 stopped charging. I've tried plugging it into two different USB wall chargers and plugging it into my Mac like I usually do, but it doesn't respond. I haven't dropped it or noticed anything wrong with it until now. Do you have any advice about what I should do next? Is there a way to tell if the cords I'm using are the problem or if there's something more seriously wrong with the Brailliant?

This is unfortunate timing, as it's my last weekend of having to do a bunch of school stuff before I graduate high school.

I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks,
Emmie Lo

From kc9cpx at gmail.com  Fri May 18 00:51:18 2018
From: kc9cpx at gmail.com (sondra york)
Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 19:51:18 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Problem With Brailliant BI 40
In-Reply-To: <EC8B49F1-C658-4448-BAF7-8743E5EC89D1@gmail.com>
References: <EC8B49F1-C658-4448-BAF7-8743E5EC89D1@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <041A5B47-AFC8-4F66-B302-70561846A001@gmail.com>

Sound to me like a problem on the battery, take it to your local it department. They can probably resolve the issue.

Sent from my iPad

> On May 17, 2018, at 7:22 PM, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Yesterday, my Brailliant BI 40 stopped charging. I've tried plugging it into two different USB wall chargers and plugging it into my Mac like I usually do, but it doesn't respond. I haven't dropped it or noticed anything wrong with it until now. Do you have any advice about what I should do next? Is there a way to tell if the cords I'm using are the problem or if there's something more seriously wrong with the Brailliant?
> 
> This is unfortunate timing, as it's my last weekend of having to do a bunch of school stuff before I graduate high school.
> 
> I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions.
> 
> Thanks,
> Emmie Lo
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From singingemmanuelle at gmail.com  Fri May 18 01:06:45 2018
From: singingemmanuelle at gmail.com (Emmanuelle Lo)
Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 21:06:45 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Problem With Brailliant BI 40
In-Reply-To: <041A5B47-AFC8-4F66-B302-70561846A001@gmail.com>
References: <EC8B49F1-C658-4448-BAF7-8743E5EC89D1@gmail.com>
	<041A5B47-AFC8-4F66-B302-70561846A001@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <878F3456-C38C-4329-AFD9-44DA7B1AC77C@gmail.com>

This might be a dumb question, but how do I find a local it department?

Thanks,
Emmie

> On May 17, 2018, at 8:51 PM, sondra york via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Sound to me like a problem on the battery, take it to your local it department. They can probably resolve the issue.
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On May 17, 2018, at 7:22 PM, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> Yesterday, my Brailliant BI 40 stopped charging. I've tried plugging it into two different USB wall chargers and plugging it into my Mac like I usually do, but it doesn't respond. I haven't dropped it or noticed anything wrong with it until now. Do you have any advice about what I should do next? Is there a way to tell if the cords I'm using are the problem or if there's something more seriously wrong with the Brailliant?
>> 
>> This is unfortunate timing, as it's my last weekend of having to do a bunch of school stuff before I graduate high school.
>> 
>> I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Emmie Lo
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From sarah at sarahblakelarose.com  Fri May 18 03:10:19 2018
From: sarah at sarahblakelarose.com (sarah at sarahblakelarose.com)
Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 23:10:19 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Problem With Brailliant BI 40
In-Reply-To: <878F3456-C38C-4329-AFD9-44DA7B1AC77C@gmail.com>
References: <EC8B49F1-C658-4448-BAF7-8743E5EC89D1@gmail.com>	<041A5B47-AFC8-4F66-B302-70561846A001@gmail.com>
	<878F3456-C38C-4329-AFD9-44DA7B1AC77C@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01a101d3ee55$c16c56d0$44450470$@sarahblakelarose.com>

Emmie, this is a problem that says call Humanware. A local IT department (at a university) will have no clue what to do with a braille display. It is conceivable that it needs a reset or a firmware update.


Rev. Sarah Blake LaRose
http://www.sarahblakelarose.com
Accessible instruction in Biblical languages

-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2018 9:07 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Emmanuelle Lo <singingemmanuelle at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Problem With Brailliant BI 40

This might be a dumb question, but how do I find a local it department?

Thanks,
Emmie

> On May 17, 2018, at 8:51 PM, sondra york via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Sound to me like a problem on the battery, take it to your local it department. They can probably resolve the issue.
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On May 17, 2018, at 7:22 PM, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> Yesterday, my Brailliant BI 40 stopped charging. I've tried plugging it into two different USB wall chargers and plugging it into my Mac like I usually do, but it doesn't respond. I haven't dropped it or noticed anything wrong with it until now. Do you have any advice about what I should do next? Is there a way to tell if the cords I'm using are the problem or if there's something more seriously wrong with the Brailliant?
>> 
>> This is unfortunate timing, as it's my last weekend of having to do a bunch of school stuff before I graduate high school.
>> 
>> I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Emmie Lo
>> _______________________________________________
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From singingemmanuelle at gmail.com  Fri May 18 03:23:47 2018
From: singingemmanuelle at gmail.com (Emmanuelle Lo)
Date: Thu, 17 May 2018 23:23:47 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Problem With Brailliant BI 40
In-Reply-To: <01a101d3ee55$c16c56d0$44450470$@sarahblakelarose.com>
References: <EC8B49F1-C658-4448-BAF7-8743E5EC89D1@gmail.com>
	<041A5B47-AFC8-4F66-B302-70561846A001@gmail.com>
	<878F3456-C38C-4329-AFD9-44DA7B1AC77C@gmail.com>
	<01a101d3ee55$c16c56d0$44450470$@sarahblakelarose.com>
Message-ID: <83B872CA-7BEA-4DBE-BE47-67A790C9D903@gmail.com>

Okay, that's what I thought. Thank you.

Emmie

> On May 17, 2018, at 11:10 PM, Sarah via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Emmie, this is a problem that says call Humanware. A local IT department (at a university) will have no clue what to do with a braille display. It is conceivable that it needs a reset or a firmware update.
> 
> 
> Rev. Sarah Blake LaRose
> http://www.sarahblakelarose.com
> Accessible instruction in Biblical languages
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L
> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2018 9:07 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Emmanuelle Lo <singingemmanuelle at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Problem With Brailliant BI 40
> 
> This might be a dumb question, but how do I find a local it department?
> 
> Thanks,
> Emmie
> 
>> On May 17, 2018, at 8:51 PM, sondra york via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Sound to me like a problem on the battery, take it to your local it department. They can probably resolve the issue.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2018, at 7:22 PM, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> Yesterday, my Brailliant BI 40 stopped charging. I've tried plugging it into two different USB wall chargers and plugging it into my Mac like I usually do, but it doesn't respond. I haven't dropped it or noticed anything wrong with it until now. Do you have any advice about what I should do next? Is there a way to tell if the cords I'm using are the problem or if there's something more seriously wrong with the Brailliant?
>>> 
>>> This is unfortunate timing, as it's my last weekend of having to do a bunch of school stuff before I graduate high school.
>>> 
>>> I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Emmie Lo
>>> _______________________________________________
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From Lucy.Alexander at state.nm.us  Sat May 19 14:50:30 2018
From: Lucy.Alexander at state.nm.us (Alexander, Lucy,
	CFB)
Date: Sat, 19 May 2018 09:50:30 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] 2 Positions Closing Soon New Mexico
Message-ID: <auto-000104778474@mailfront1.g2host.com>

Good morning, David,

Could you please distribute the following announcement to any 
appropriate lists or anyone you think might be interested?  I posted 
to JOBS and Rehab lists yesterday.

Many thanks,
Lucy


Greetings from the Land of Enchantment!



We at the New Mexico Commission for the Blind Orientation Center in 
Alamogordo are seeking two new team members.  The Orientation Center 
is approved as a Structured Discovery Cane Travel center by the 
National Blindness Professional Certification Board and accredited by 
CARF.  We provide blindness skills training to blind New Mexicans who 
are part of the Commission's Vocational Rehabilitation program.



We are recruiting to fill two Blindness Skills Instructor vacancies 
for Personal Management and Computers and Assistive Technology 
classes.  The positions are assigned to the Orientation Center 
located in Alamogordo, New Mexico.  These positions have the same job 
purpose as the instructors often need to cover similar material and 
work together to promote skill development.



.  The most relevant portions of the job posting are provided below 
my signature block.  The closing date for both positions is May 23.



To reach the job postings,

1. Visit the following links to go directly to the postings:

<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newmexico/jobs/2065839/blindness-skills-instructor-cfb-64115>https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newmexico/jobs/2065839/blindness-skills-instructor-cfb-64115 




https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newmexico/jobs/2069259/blindness-skills-instructor-cfb-64123

Or



2. Go to the NM State Personnel Website at 
<http://www.spo.state.nm.us>www.spo.state.nm.us, click the link for 
View Job Opportunities And Apply, enter the job title in the search 
field, and look for the Blindness Skills Instructor vacancies.



Applications are accepted through the New Mexico State Personnel 
Office online application system only!



Although the online application system indicates that it does not 
support the Firefox browser, it seems that Firefox works best for 
applicants using screen reader technology.



Note to screen reader users: Recent updates to this online 
application utility have made it very difficult to complete 
independently using screen reading technology.  Screen reader users 
who experience difficulty with the application utility should notify 
Ms. Andrea Rivera-Smith of the State Personnel Office @  (505) 
695-5606 for assistance.  She can also confirm that your application 
(including uploaded transcripts, certificates, etc.) has been 
successfully received for consideration.



Please pay particular attention to question 2 in the Specific 
Supplemental Questions section: How many years of experience do you 
have RELATED to the PURPOSE of this position?

Minimum qualifications for this position are at least two years of 
related experience.  Be sure that if you indicate that you have two 
years of experience that is related to the purpose of the position, 
that you clearly describe *at least* two years of full-time 
equivalent related experience in the Work History section of the 
online application.  Similarly, if you indicate in this question that 
you have five years of experience related to the purpose of the 
position, you must describe *at least* five years of full-time 
equivalent experience in the Work History section.  Regardless of the 
number of years of related experience that you claim to have in 
answer to this question, you will be disqualified if you do not 
substantiate that number of years in the Work Experience section of 
the application, even if you described at least the minimum number of 
years required.  For example, if you claim five years of related 
experience, but only describe four years of related experience, you 
will be disqualified even though you have at least two years of 
related experience (two years being the minimum require for this 
particular position).



If you are interested in learning more about the position, please 
feel free to contact me or Jessica Bartenbach, Assistive Technology 
Specialist Supervisor.  Jessica will be the direct supervisor for 
these positions.  She can be reached at 505-383-2294 or by email at 
<mailto:Jessica.Bartenbach at state.nm.us>Jessica.Bartenbach at state.nm.us. 
Also, please share this notice widely.



Many thanks,

Lucy



Lucy Alexander Mallahan

Center Director



Commission for the Blind, 408 N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo, NM  88310

Office: 505-383-2291

Cell: 575-430-3853





Some details regarding these positions:



Purpose of Position:

To provide blindness skills training, primarily training in the area 
of personal management and Computers and Assistive Technology, using 
the structured discovery model to Vocational Rehabilitation consumers 
attending the New Mexico Commission for the blind's Orientation 
Center in Alamogordo.



This position is a Pay Band 65. SALARY:

$15.28 - $26.59 Hourly

$31,782.40 - $55,307.20 Annually



Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in Education, Social Science, Behavioral Science, 
or related field and two (2) years of experience in a field such as 
orientation and mobility, vocational rehabilitation counseling, 
education, social work, gerontology, family and community services, 
child development, home economics related to families, or services 
for people with disabilities. Additional education may substitute for 
the required experience on a year for year basis. Experience in this 
job classification may substitute for the required education on a 
year for year basis.

CLOSING DATE of posting:     05/23/18 11:59 PM

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From syedrizvinfb at gmail.com  Sun May 20 18:15:39 2018
From: syedrizvinfb at gmail.com (Syed Rizvi)
Date: Sun, 20 May 2018 14:15:39 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] May Membership Call, Sunday May 27th, 8PM Eastern,
 'Why National Convention'
Message-ID: <04D5454F-3AAA-44DE-AB37-38F6A31F7107@gmail.com>

Dear NABSters,
With convention only a month away, many of you may be making decisions right now, whether to buy plane tickets, reserve a room, and register. This is a big decision to make. You may be wondering what national convention is all about, or what can you gain from national convention, as you are investing time and money to go. To help you in this process, our May membership call, next Sunday, on May 27th, at 8PM will be all about the convention experience. We will also discuss solutions, if money, school or work is a barrier to your attendance.
We hope you can make it to the call, and ultimately convention!
The call in number is 712-770-5197 and the access code is 265669. 
Sincerely,


Syed Rizvi 
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SyedRizviNFB at GMail.com 
4132503523 
“Tough times don't last, tough people do.”-Robert Schuller

From dsykora29 at gmail.com  Mon May 21 15:15:02 2018
From: dsykora29 at gmail.com (Danielle Sykora)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 11:15:02 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] [nabs-l] strategies for accessibility of chemistry and
 biology courses
Message-ID: <CAAdv8fq9LM36_mfD=+fHxD8PgTABaXPDUfjfioRWwrvP_FD=Aw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi everyone,

I'm wondering if anyone has completed a major or minor in fields such
as toxicology, cellular biology, or molecular chemistry? I am
currently looking into graduate programs in the field of Environmental
Toxicology, and considering a program with a concentration of cellular
and molecular toxicology.

I've taken many science courses, but I'm a little concerned about the
accessibility of higher level chemistry and biology courses. I'm
wondering if anyone has successfully completed similar degree
programs? What, if any, accessibility issues did you encounter and
does anyone have suggestions for strategies to meaningly participate
in higher level biology and chemistry labs?

**I've already posted on the NFB-science list, but thought I might get
some more responses on a more active list**

Danielle


From aliherky at gmail.com  Mon May 21 15:25:53 2018
From: aliherky at gmail.com (Ali)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 10:25:53 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] [nabs-l] strategies for accessibility of chemistry
 andbiology courses
Message-ID: <5b02e509.1c69fb81.d62c.cc72@mx.google.com>

For chemistry, I would recommend  Braille periodic table. For 
biology, my instructor was really good at adapting things.

Ali

 ----- Original Message -----
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To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Mon, 21 May 2018 11:15:02 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] [nabs-l] strategies for accessibility of 
chemistry andbiology courses

Hi everyone,

I'm wondering if anyone has completed a major or minor in fields 
such
as toxicology, cellular biology, or molecular chemistry? I am
currently looking into graduate programs in the field of 
Environmental
Toxicology, and considering a program with a concentration of 
cellular
and molecular toxicology.

I've taken many science courses, but I'm a little concerned about 
the
accessibility of higher level chemistry and biology courses. I'm
wondering if anyone has successfully completed similar degree
programs? What, if any, accessibility issues did you encounter 
and
does anyone have suggestions for strategies to meaningly 
participate
in higher level biology and chemistry labs?

**I've already posted on the NFB-science list, but thought I 
might get
some more responses on a more active list**

Danielle

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From eschlenker at cox.net  Mon May 21 15:43:54 2018
From: eschlenker at cox.net (Emily Schlenker)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 10:43:54 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] [nabs-l] strategies for accessibility of chemistry
 andbiology courses
In-Reply-To: <p3YM1x00U2qgo5R013YNsj>
References: <p3YM1x00U2qgo5R013YNsj>
Message-ID: <CD410304-F78D-43FF-A74D-CE36D5B2482B@cox.net>

I will finish with a bachelor in biology with a minor in chemistry before I go to pharmacy school. I have had two semesters of organic chemistry, one semester of in organic, and a semester of medicinal chemistry. Of course, this is on top of the two semesters of general chemistry that everyone needs to have. I have had two semesters of biology, and I’m getting ready to complete at least three more. I was a heavy user of tactile drawings for my organic chemistry classes, there is no substitute. It is structure based, and if you do not have structures, you cannot learn. Where are you planning to go to school? I will help you in anyway that I can. In my biology classes, I have had tactile drawings as well as different types of models of different organisms and body systems. I also was participant in the labs, and did all of the hands-on things that everyone else did. Keep your expectations high! They are going to be people who want to give you a pass on things that they perceive as visual, but this is not acceptable.
Good luck!
Emily

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 21, 2018, at 10:25 AM, Ali via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> For chemistry, I would recommend  Braille periodic table. For biology, my instructor was really good at adapting things.
> 
> Ali
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Danielle Sykora via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Mon, 21 May 2018 11:15:02 -0400
> Subject: [NABS-L] [nabs-l] strategies for accessibility of chemistry andbiology courses
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I'm wondering if anyone has completed a major or minor in fields such
> as toxicology, cellular biology, or molecular chemistry? I am
> currently looking into graduate programs in the field of Environmental
> Toxicology, and considering a program with a concentration of cellular
> and molecular toxicology.
> 
> I've taken many science courses, but I'm a little concerned about the
> accessibility of higher level chemistry and biology courses. I'm
> wondering if anyone has successfully completed similar degree
> programs? What, if any, accessibility issues did you encounter and
> does anyone have suggestions for strategies to meaningly participate
> in higher level biology and chemistry labs?
> 
> **I've already posted on the NFB-science list, but thought I might get
> some more responses on a more active list**
> 
> Danielle
> 
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From justin.williams2 at gmail.com  Mon May 21 15:59:53 2018
From: justin.williams2 at gmail.com (Justin Williams)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 11:59:53 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] [nabs-l] strategies for accessibility of chemistry
 andbiology courses
In-Reply-To: <CD410304-F78D-43FF-A74D-CE36D5B2482B@cox.net>
References: <p3YM1x00U2qgo5R013YNsj>
	<CD410304-F78D-43FF-A74D-CE36D5B2482B@cox.net>
Message-ID: <033f01d3f11c$c1f98590$45ec90b0$@gmail.com>

Get in if you can with the stemp group, and the folks who do youth slam.
 Justin

-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Emily Schlenker via NABS-L
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 11:44 AM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Emily Schlenker <eschlenker at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] [nabs-l] strategies for accessibility of chemistry andbiology courses

I will finish with a bachelor in biology with a minor in chemistry before I go to pharmacy school. I have had two semesters of organic chemistry, one semester of in organic, and a semester of medicinal chemistry. Of course, this is on top of the two semesters of general chemistry that everyone needs to have. I have had two semesters of biology, and I’m getting ready to complete at least three more. I was a heavy user of tactile drawings for my organic chemistry classes, there is no substitute. It is structure based, and if you do not have structures, you cannot learn. Where are you planning to go to school? I will help you in anyway that I can. In my biology classes, I have had tactile drawings as well as different types of models of different organisms and body systems. I also was participant in the labs, and did all of the hands-on things that everyone else did. Keep your expectations high! They are going to be people who want to give you a pass on things that they perceive as visual, but this is not acceptable.
Good luck!
Emily

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 21, 2018, at 10:25 AM, Ali via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> For chemistry, I would recommend  Braille periodic table. For biology, my instructor was really good at adapting things.
> 
> Ali
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Danielle Sykora via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list 
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org Date sent: Mon, 21 May 2018 11:15:02 -0400
> Subject: [NABS-L] [nabs-l] strategies for accessibility of chemistry 
> andbiology courses
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I'm wondering if anyone has completed a major or minor in fields such 
> as toxicology, cellular biology, or molecular chemistry? I am 
> currently looking into graduate programs in the field of Environmental 
> Toxicology, and considering a program with a concentration of cellular 
> and molecular toxicology.
> 
> I've taken many science courses, but I'm a little concerned about the 
> accessibility of higher level chemistry and biology courses. I'm 
> wondering if anyone has successfully completed similar degree 
> programs? What, if any, accessibility issues did you encounter and 
> does anyone have suggestions for strategies to meaningly participate 
> in higher level biology and chemistry labs?
> 
> **I've already posted on the NFB-science list, but thought I might get 
> some more responses on a more active list**
> 
> Danielle
> 
> _______________________________________________
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From ahbeeorton at yahoo.com  Mon May 21 16:26:03 2018
From: ahbeeorton at yahoo.com (Ahbee Orton)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 11:26:03 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] [nabs-l] strategies for accessibility of chemistry and
 biology courses
In-Reply-To: <CAAdv8fq9LM36_mfD=+fHxD8PgTABaXPDUfjfioRWwrvP_FD=Aw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAAdv8fq9LM36_mfD=+fHxD8PgTABaXPDUfjfioRWwrvP_FD=Aw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0C3F9797-567A-446D-8231-064BEB49FAC7@yahoo.com>

Hi Danielle, 

  I just finished taking AP Chemistry at my high school. I know that I'm not in college yet but would like to suggest you finding a LabQuest and its add-ons. This is very helpful in labs. There several different probes that can be inserted into the LabQuest to collect data. You need LoggerPro software loaded on a computer if you want to emboss graphs or even see graphs using JAWS. It has a periodic table built inside, a place to write notes into, a way to collect data, and tables can be read on it auditorially. I hope this helps! 

PddS.: I also got a textbook that was helpful. It had graphics and tables that I do feel to understand information. It also was just good for me to read the written material in it. 

Blessings,
Ahbee  

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV

> On May 21, 2018, at 10:15 AM, Danielle Sykora via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I'm wondering if anyone has completed a major or minor in fields such
> as toxicology, cellular biology, or molecular chemistry? I am
> currently looking into graduate programs in the field of Environmental
> Toxicology, and considering a program with a concentration of cellular
> and molecular toxicology.
> 
> I've taken many science courses, but I'm a little concerned about the
> accessibility of higher level chemistry and biology courses. I'm
> wondering if anyone has successfully completed similar degree
> programs? What, if any, accessibility issues did you encounter and
> does anyone have suggestions for strategies to meaningly participate
> in higher level biology and chemistry labs?
> 
> **I've already posted on the NFB-science list, but thought I might get
> some more responses on a more active list**
> 
> Danielle
> 
> _______________________________________________
> NABS-L mailing list
> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
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From rbacchus228 at gmail.com  Mon May 21 18:09:39 2018
From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 14:09:39 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Commands For Inserting Data Into Excel Spreadsheet
Message-ID: <5b030b66.1c69fb81.f964.4f64@mx.google.com>

Dear Students,

Do any of you know the commands for inserting data into an Excel spreadsheet using Google sheets on the BrailleNote Touch? My employment log for my Vr counselor needs to be on an Excel spreadsheet, so I need to know these commands. Thanks for any help you can provide.

From alpineimagination at gmail.com  Mon May 21 20:03:44 2018
From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 13:03:44 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or Have Worked Out
 At their Campus Gym
Message-ID: <5b03265b.1c69fb81.572d6.83c5@mx.google.com>

Hi All,
I'm coming up to my third year of college, but have just started 
to get back into taking excercising more seriously.  So I have a 
few questions for these of you who were or used to be college 
students who attended their campus gyms.
First, are you able to manage the gym and the machines 
independently, or do you need sighted help to set up a machine? I 
know that I have a lot of friends who would be willing to go with 
me at various times, but I don't want to rely on them all the 
time.  I am more into moving equipment like the treadmill, 
stairmaster and excercise bike, and also like swimming.
My second question is more general: How do you manage to fit in 
excercise as a priority? Do you go on set days and times? My 
concern is that I might start the semester wanted to go on 
certain days, but then have to attend events and extracirriculars 
on these days.
Thanks for any help you can give.
Sincerely,
Vejas


From ropermeaghan at gmail.com  Mon May 21 20:07:48 2018
From: ropermeaghan at gmail.com (Roper, Meaghan)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 16:07:48 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or Have Worked
 Out At their Campus Gym
In-Reply-To: <5b03265b.1c69fb81.572d6.83c5@mx.google.com>
References: <5b03265b.1c69fb81.572d6.83c5@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <FDB49ACC-681D-47C8-B013-B6EF11811301@gmail.com>

Hi Vejas,

When I started using the gym, I asked one of the employees to show me around and teach me how to use all of the equipment. After that, I was able to use the facilities on my own. As far as having a regular schedule, I generally try to go in the late evening or early morning before classes started. You can be pretty flexible with the gym time, I think. College campus gyms are usually open pretty late.

Meaghan Roper
Wheelock college | Class of 2018

> On May 21, 2018, at 4:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> I'm coming up to my third year of college, but have just started to get back into taking excercising more seriously.  So I have a few questions for these of you who were or used to be college students who attended their campus gyms.
> First, are you able to manage the gym and the machines independently, or do you need sighted help to set up a machine? I know that I have a lot of friends who would be willing to go with me at various times, but I don't want to rely on them all the time.  I am more into moving equipment like the treadmill, stairmaster and excercise bike, and also like swimming.
> My second question is more general: How do you manage to fit in excercise as a priority? Do you go on set days and times? My concern is that I might start the semester wanted to go on certain days, but then have to attend events and extracirriculars on these days.
> Thanks for any help you can give.
> Sincerely,
> Vejas
> 
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From jfranks at nfbtx.org  Mon May 21 20:12:12 2018
From: jfranks at nfbtx.org (Jonathan Franks)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 15:12:12 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or Have Worked
 Out At their Campus Gym
In-Reply-To: <FDB49ACC-681D-47C8-B013-B6EF11811301@gmail.com>
References: <5b03265b.1c69fb81.572d6.83c5@mx.google.com>
	<FDB49ACC-681D-47C8-B013-B6EF11811301@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CEFF603A-0445-4D74-A54C-12E350244575@nfbtx.org>

I did the same thing as Megan, they were willing to show me all the equipment how to use them. He also help me get oriented to the gym location, because the gym I went to is extremely large meal The gym was also open until 2 AM so it gave me plenty of time to not be lazy LOL

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 21, 2018, at 3:07 PM, Roper, Meaghan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Vejas,
> 
> When I started using the gym, I asked one of the employees to show me around and teach me how to use all of the equipment. After that, I was able to use the facilities on my own. As far as having a regular schedule, I generally try to go in the late evening or early morning before classes started. You can be pretty flexible with the gym time, I think. College campus gyms are usually open pretty late.
> 
> Meaghan Roper
> Wheelock college | Class of 2018
> 
>> On May 21, 2018, at 4:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi All,
>> I'm coming up to my third year of college, but have just started to get back into taking excercising more seriously.  So I have a few questions for these of you who were or used to be college students who attended their campus gyms.
>> First, are you able to manage the gym and the machines independently, or do you need sighted help to set up a machine? I know that I have a lot of friends who would be willing to go with me at various times, but I don't want to rely on them all the time.  I am more into moving equipment like the treadmill, stairmaster and excercise bike, and also like swimming.
>> My second question is more general: How do you manage to fit in excercise as a priority? Do you go on set days and times? My concern is that I might start the semester wanted to go on certain days, but then have to attend events and extracirriculars on these days.
>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>> Sincerely,
>> Vejas
>> 
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From singingemmanuelle at gmail.com  Mon May 21 21:04:50 2018
From: singingemmanuelle at gmail.com (Emmanuelle Lo)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 17:04:50 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Getting Acclimated to a College Campus
Message-ID: <E774D821-5C17-4E4E-9096-2B9839D502AB@gmail.com>

Hi all,

I'm starting college this fall and I'm super excited! I have a question for college students: did you move onto campus before orientation? How did you get oriented to the campus? Did your state agency hire an O&M instructor? I'm meeting with my VR counselor soon to talk about the transition to college, but I was curious to know what you've experienced.

Thanks,
Emmie

From rbacchus228 at gmail.com  Mon May 21 21:18:10 2018
From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 17:18:10 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Getting Acclimated to a College Campus
Message-ID: <5b033796.1c69fb81.0d89.47a6@mx.google.com>

Hi Emanuel thanks for your message. Congratulations on your transition to college. I did not live on campus while I was in college. However I was able to get oriented to the campus before classes began. My Vr agency did hire an Orientation And Mobility instructor for me.

On May 21, 2018 5:04 PM, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi all, 
>
> I'm starting college this fall and I'm super excited! I have a question for college students: did you move onto campus before orientation? How did you get oriented to the campus? Did your state agency hire an O&M instructor? I'm meeting with my VR counselor soon to talk about the transition to college, but I was curious to know what you've experienced. 
>
> Thanks, 
> Emmie 
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From misokwak12 at gmail.com  Mon May 21 21:33:57 2018
From: misokwak12 at gmail.com (Miso Kwak)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 14:33:57 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Getting Acclimated to a College Campus
In-Reply-To: <5b033796.1c69fb81.0d89.47a6@mx.google.com>
References: <5b033796.1c69fb81.0d89.47a6@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <1EC5CFF5-850A-4765-BBCB-816A4ACF4A8D@gmail.com>

Hi Emmie,
Yes, I moved in about a week or two earlier than my peers when I started college. My university disability services office handled the o&m training.
I’ll be starting graduate school soon, and my graduate school disability services office is also handling o&m.
Check with your university’s disability services what they offer. 
Best,
Miso  

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 21, 2018, at 2:18 PM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Emanuel thanks for your message. Congratulations on your transition to college. I did not live on campus while I was in college. However I was able to get oriented to the campus before classes began. My Vr agency did hire an Orientation And Mobility instructor for me.
> 
>> On May 21, 2018 5:04 PM, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all, 
>> 
>> I'm starting college this fall and I'm super excited! I have a question for college students: did you move onto campus before orientation? How did you get oriented to the campus? Did your state agency hire an O&M instructor? I'm meeting with my VR counselor soon to talk about the transition to college, but I was curious to know what you've experienced. 
>> 
>> Thanks, 
>> Emmie 
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From alpineimagination at gmail.com  Mon May 21 22:26:26 2018
From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 15:26:26 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Getting Acclimated to a College Campus
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Hi Emmie and Miso,
Miso, I'm impressed that your Disability Services helped initiate OANDM training.
My vocational rehabilitation counselor approved for me to work with my instructor from high school to orient around campus. She worked with me for 3 days before and 7 days after I first came to campus, for about 2 to 3 hours. Now that I am more used to campus this year, I will probably not be needing these services.
Vejas 

Sent from my iPhone

> On 21 May 2018, at 14:33, Miso Kwak via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Emmie,
> Yes, I moved in about a week or two earlier than my peers when I started college. My university disability services office handled the o&m training.
> I’ll be starting graduate school soon, and my graduate school disability services office is also handling o&m.
> Check with your university’s disability services what they offer. 
> Best,
> Miso  
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 21, 2018, at 2:18 PM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Emanuel thanks for your message. Congratulations on your transition to college. I did not live on campus while I was in college. However I was able to get oriented to the campus before classes began. My Vr agency did hire an Orientation And Mobility instructor for me.
>> 
>>> On May 21, 2018 5:04 PM, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all, 
>>> 
>>> I'm starting college this fall and I'm super excited! I have a question for college students: did you move onto campus before orientation? How did you get oriented to the campus? Did your state agency hire an O&M instructor? I'm meeting with my VR counselor soon to talk about the transition to college, but I was curious to know what you've experienced. 
>>> 
>>> Thanks, 
>>> Emmie 
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From alpineimagination at gmail.com  Mon May 21 22:27:58 2018
From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 15:27:58 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or Have Worked
 Out At their Campus Gym
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References: <5b03265b.1c69fb81.572d6.83c5@mx.google.com>
	<FDB49ACC-681D-47C8-B013-B6EF11811301@gmail.com>
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Thanks for both replies. I'm glad to know that gym equipment appears fairly accessible once you are shown how to use it.
Vejas

Sent from my iPhone

> On 21 May 2018, at 13:07, Roper, Meaghan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Vejas,
> 
> When I started using the gym, I asked one of the employees to show me around and teach me how to use all of the equipment. After that, I was able to use the facilities on my own. As far as having a regular schedule, I generally try to go in the late evening or early morning before classes started. You can be pretty flexible with the gym time, I think. College campus gyms are usually open pretty late.
> 
> Meaghan Roper
> Wheelock college | Class of 2018
> 
>> On May 21, 2018, at 4:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi All,
>> I'm coming up to my third year of college, but have just started to get back into taking excercising more seriously.  So I have a few questions for these of you who were or used to be college students who attended their campus gyms.
>> First, are you able to manage the gym and the machines independently, or do you need sighted help to set up a machine? I know that I have a lot of friends who would be willing to go with me at various times, but I don't want to rely on them all the time.  I am more into moving equipment like the treadmill, stairmaster and excercise bike, and also like swimming.
>> My second question is more general: How do you manage to fit in excercise as a priority? Do you go on set days and times? My concern is that I might start the semester wanted to go on certain days, but then have to attend events and extracirriculars on these days.
>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>> Sincerely,
>> Vejas
>> 
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From singingemmanuelle at gmail.com  Mon May 21 22:43:03 2018
From: singingemmanuelle at gmail.com (Emmanuelle Lo)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 18:43:03 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Getting Acclimated to a College Campus
In-Reply-To: <5A233950-CEF0-45D2-B6B8-ABF8442DCF0F@gmail.com>
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	<1EC5CFF5-850A-4765-BBCB-816A4ACF4A8D@gmail.com>
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Hi,

Thank you for the replies! I'm the first blind student to go to this college in a number of years, so I think VR will probably find the O&M instructor for me. 

Have a happy summer!

> On May 21, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Emmie and Miso,
> Miso, I'm impressed that your Disability Services helped initiate OANDM training.
> My vocational rehabilitation counselor approved for me to work with my instructor from high school to orient around campus. She worked with me for 3 days before and 7 days after I first came to campus, for about 2 to 3 hours. Now that I am more used to campus this year, I will probably not be needing these services.
> Vejas 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 21 May 2018, at 14:33, Miso Kwak via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nabs-l at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Emmie,
>> Yes, I moved in about a week or two earlier than my peers when I started college. My university disability services office handled the o&m training.
>> I’ll be starting graduate school soon, and my graduate school disability services office is also handling o&m.
>> Check with your university’s disability services what they offer. 
>> Best,
>> Miso  
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 21, 2018, at 2:18 PM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Emanuel thanks for your message. Congratulations on your transition to college. I did not live on campus while I was in college. However I was able to get oriented to the campus before classes began. My Vr agency did hire an Orientation And Mobility instructor for me.
>>> 
>>>> On May 21, 2018 5:04 PM, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all, 
>>>> 
>>>> I'm starting college this fall and I'm super excited! I have a question for college students: did you move onto campus before orientation? How did you get oriented to the campus? Did your state agency hire an O&M instructor? I'm meeting with my VR counselor soon to talk about the transition to college, but I was curious to know what you've experienced. 
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks, 
>>>> Emmie 
>>>> _______________________________________________ 
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From justin.williams2 at gmail.com  Mon May 21 22:49:40 2018
From: justin.williams2 at gmail.com (Justin Williams)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 18:49:40 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or Have Worked
 Out At their Campus Gym
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	<FDB49ACC-681D-47C8-B013-B6EF11811301@gmail.com>
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That's wha tI did also.   My first day in there, I  heard later that there
had been an employee who called the office for student disability to tell
them to tell me that I wasn't aloud to go to the gym.  The office tols them
that such was against the ADA.  I became a gym legend.
 Justin

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Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or Have Worked
Out At their Campus Gym

Hi Vejas,

When I started using the gym, I asked one of the employees to show me around
and teach me how to use all of the equipment. After that, I was able to use
the facilities on my own. As far as having a regular schedule, I generally
try to go in the late evening or early morning before classes started. You
can be pretty flexible with the gym time, I think. College campus gyms are
usually open pretty late.

Meaghan Roper
Wheelock college | Class of 2018

> On May 21, 2018, at 4:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> I'm coming up to my third year of college, but have just started to get
back into taking excercising more seriously.  So I have a few questions for
these of you who were or used to be college students who attended their
campus gyms.
> First, are you able to manage the gym and the machines independently, or
do you need sighted help to set up a machine? I know that I have a lot of
friends who would be willing to go with me at various times, but I don't
want to rely on them all the time.  I am more into moving equipment like the
treadmill, stairmaster and excercise bike, and also like swimming.
> My second question is more general: How do you manage to fit in excercise
as a priority? Do you go on set days and times? My concern is that I might
start the semester wanted to go on certain days, but then have to attend
events and extracirriculars on these days.
> Thanks for any help you can give.
> Sincerely,
> Vejas
> 
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From mausam.mehta00 at gmail.com  Mon May 21 22:57:25 2018
From: mausam.mehta00 at gmail.com (Mausam Mehta)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 18:57:25 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Getting Acclimated to a College Campus
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	<1EC5CFF5-850A-4765-BBCB-816A4ACF4A8D@gmail.com>
	<5A233950-CEF0-45D2-B6B8-ABF8442DCF0F@gmail.com>
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Hi Emmie!
It looks like we’re in the same boat. I don’t know of any other blind students at my university as well.  The campus is pretty large. VR is providing O&M throughout the summer and before the start of classes. I’m sure you have already considered this, but I would recommend that for those first few days before starting class, take every opportunity to walk around campus to get comfortable with everything. While I would love to chill in my dorm room, I know it will probably benefit me to drag myself out to explore.
Best of luck, and feel free to reach out if you want to commiserate over all this new college stuff!

> On May 21, 2018, at 6:43 PM, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Thank you for the replies! I'm the first blind student to go to this college in a number of years, so I think VR will probably find the O&M instructor for me. 
> 
> Have a happy summer!
> 
>> On May 21, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Emmie and Miso,
>> Miso, I'm impressed that your Disability Services helped initiate OANDM training.
>> My vocational rehabilitation counselor approved for me to work with my instructor from high school to orient around campus. She worked with me for 3 days before and 7 days after I first came to campus, for about 2 to 3 hours. Now that I am more used to campus this year, I will probably not be needing these services.
>> Vejas 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On 21 May 2018, at 14:33, Miso Kwak via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nabs-l at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Emmie,
>>> Yes, I moved in about a week or two earlier than my peers when I started college. My university disability services office handled the o&m training.
>>> I’ll be starting graduate school soon, and my graduate school disability services office is also handling o&m.
>>> Check with your university’s disability services what they offer. 
>>> Best,
>>> Miso  
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On May 21, 2018, at 2:18 PM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Emanuel thanks for your message. Congratulations on your transition to college. I did not live on campus while I was in college. However I was able to get oriented to the campus before classes began. My Vr agency did hire an Orientation And Mobility instructor for me.
>>>> 
>>>>> On May 21, 2018 5:04 PM, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi all, 
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm starting college this fall and I'm super excited! I have a question for college students: did you move onto campus before orientation? How did you get oriented to the campus? Did your state agency hire an O&M instructor? I'm meeting with my VR counselor soon to talk about the transition to college, but I was curious to know what you've experienced. 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks, 
>>>>> Emmie 
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From singingemmanuelle at gmail.com  Mon May 21 23:21:26 2018
From: singingemmanuelle at gmail.com (Emmanuelle Lo)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 19:21:26 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Getting Acclimated to a College Campus
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Yep, walking around a lot is definitely my plan, even at the risk of getting lost. 😊

Good luck to you, or I guess good luck to both of us in this transition! ☺️
Emmie

> On May 21, 2018, at 6:43 PM, Emmanuelle Lo <singingemmanuelle at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Thank you for the replies! I'm the first blind student to go to this college in a number of years, so I think VR will probably find the O&M instructor for me. 
> 
> Have a happy summer!
> 
>> On May 21, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nabs-l at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Emmie and Miso,
>> Miso, I'm impressed that your Disability Services helped initiate OANDM training.
>> My vocational rehabilitation counselor approved for me to work with my instructor from high school to orient around campus. She worked with me for 3 days before and 7 days after I first came to campus, for about 2 to 3 hours. Now that I am more used to campus this year, I will probably not be needing these services.
>> Vejas 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On 21 May 2018, at 14:33, Miso Kwak via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nabs-l at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Emmie,
>>> Yes, I moved in about a week or two earlier than my peers when I started college. My university disability services office handled the o&m training.
>>> I’ll be starting graduate school soon, and my graduate school disability services office is also handling o&m.
>>> Check with your university’s disability services what they offer. 
>>> Best,
>>> Miso  
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On May 21, 2018, at 2:18 PM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nabs-l at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Emanuel thanks for your message. Congratulations on your transition to college. I did not live on campus while I was in college. However I was able to get oriented to the campus before classes began. My Vr agency did hire an Orientation And Mobility instructor for me.
>>>> 
>>>>> On May 21, 2018 5:04 PM, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nabs-l at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi all, 
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm starting college this fall and I'm super excited! I have a question for college students: did you move onto campus before orientation? How did you get oriented to the campus? Did your state agency hire an O&M instructor? I'm meeting with my VR counselor soon to talk about the transition to college, but I was curious to know what you've experienced. 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks, 
>>>>> Emmie 
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From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com  Tue May 22 00:33:30 2018
From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 20:33:30 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Getting Acclimated to a College Campus
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While I utilized my travel skills from training to figure out 98% of my campus, DSS had a graduate student walk around with for half a semester plus six weeks of summer due to on going construction to the campus.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 21, 2018, at 18:57, Mausam Mehta via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Emmie!
> It looks like we’re in the same boat. I don’t know of any other blind students at my university as well.  The campus is pretty large. VR is providing O&M throughout the summer and before the start of classes. I’m sure you have already considered this, but I would recommend that for those first few days before starting class, take every opportunity to walk around campus to get comfortable with everything. While I would love to chill in my dorm room, I know it will probably benefit me to drag myself out to explore.
> Best of luck, and feel free to reach out if you want to commiserate over all this new college stuff!
> 
>> On May 21, 2018, at 6:43 PM, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Thank you for the replies! I'm the first blind student to go to this college in a number of years, so I think VR will probably find the O&M instructor for me. 
>> 
>> Have a happy summer!
>> 
>>> On May 21, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Emmie and Miso,
>>> Miso, I'm impressed that your Disability Services helped initiate OANDM training.
>>> My vocational rehabilitation counselor approved for me to work with my instructor from high school to orient around campus. She worked with me for 3 days before and 7 days after I first came to campus, for about 2 to 3 hours. Now that I am more used to campus this year, I will probably not be needing these services.
>>> Vejas 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On 21 May 2018, at 14:33, Miso Kwak via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nabs-l at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Emmie,
>>>> Yes, I moved in about a week or two earlier than my peers when I started college. My university disability services office handled the o&m training.
>>>> I’ll be starting graduate school soon, and my graduate school disability services office is also handling o&m.
>>>> Check with your university’s disability services what they offer. 
>>>> Best,
>>>> Miso  
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On May 21, 2018, at 2:18 PM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi Emanuel thanks for your message. Congratulations on your transition to college. I did not live on campus while I was in college. However I was able to get oriented to the campus before classes began. My Vr agency did hire an Orientation And Mobility instructor for me.
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On May 21, 2018 5:04 PM, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi all, 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I'm starting college this fall and I'm super excited! I have a question for college students: did you move onto campus before orientation? How did you get oriented to the campus? Did your state agency hire an O&M instructor? I'm meeting with my VR counselor soon to talk about the transition to college, but I was curious to know what you've experienced. 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks, 
>>>>>> Emmie 
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From amieelsabo at gmail.com  Tue May 22 02:04:12 2018
From: amieelsabo at gmail.com (Amy Sabo)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 20:04:12 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] Getting Acclimated to a College Campus
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hello Emmanuel and all,

first of all congratulations on attending college for the first time.
when I began my college experience in Michigan I asked the commission
for the blind in Michigan to give me om training of the campus even
though it was only a community college but, she refused for some
reason. so, I had to find it all on my own with my cane and asking
many questions and, I did get lost too because of it but, it built up
my confidence as a blind person. but, when I attended college in
Colorado I asked student life to give me a tour which they usually did
this for many students who were new to the aururia campus even though
at that time it was only a nonresidential campus like it is a
residential campus as it is as of today. I remembered most of the
campus but, I did get lost a few times but, with the help of asking
many questions I remembered the lay of the land soon.

so, ask your director or someone in the student life office to see if
they offer tours of the college campus or also ask the dean or the
advisior of your degree or school or college of which your degree is
through atre all both good resources to connect besides the dss office
or the dvr area.

thanks again for your advice and, I will talk to you soon!



hugs,
amy

On 5/21/18, Emmanuelle Lo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm starting college this fall and I'm super excited! I have a question for
> college students: did you move onto campus before orientation? How did you
> get oriented to the campus? Did your state agency hire an O&M instructor?
> I'm meeting with my VR counselor soon to talk about the transition to
> college, but I was curious to know what you've experienced.
>
> Thanks,
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From muzee.ibrahim at gmail.com  Tue May 22 02:41:07 2018
From: muzee.ibrahim at gmail.com (Muzamil Ibrahim)
Date: Mon, 21 May 2018 21:41:07 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or Have Worked
 Out At their Campus Gym
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The gym Center at my school is so huge and was harder little bit to navigate, but used Be My Eyes to navigate at first and locate where the equipments were and then took it from there and just do it now. I do sometimes use Be My Eyes to start  machines or learn how buttons are set up.

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> On May 21, 2018, at 3:07 PM, Roper, Meaghan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi Vejas,
> 
> When I started using the gym, I asked one of the employees to show me around and teach me how to use all of the equipment. After that, I was able to use the facilities on my own. As far as having a regular schedule, I generally try to go in the late evening or early morning before classes started. You can be pretty flexible with the gym time, I think. College campus gyms are usually open pretty late.
> 
> Meaghan Roper
> Wheelock college | Class of 2018
> 
>> On May 21, 2018, at 4:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi All,
>> I'm coming up to my third year of college, but have just started to get back into taking excercising more seriously.  So I have a few questions for these of you who were or used to be college students who attended their campus gyms.
>> First, are you able to manage the gym and the machines independently, or do you need sighted help to set up a machine? I know that I have a lot of friends who would be willing to go with me at various times, but I don't want to rely on them all the time.  I am more into moving equipment like the treadmill, stairmaster and excercise bike, and also like swimming.
>> My second question is more general: How do you manage to fit in excercise as a priority? Do you go on set days and times? My concern is that I might start the semester wanted to go on certain days, but then have to attend events and extracirriculars on these days.
>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>> Sincerely,
>> Vejas
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From rob.parso3389 at gmail.com  Tue May 22 09:06:37 2018
From: rob.parso3389 at gmail.com (rob.parso3389 at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 05:06:37 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Register Now: NFB Southeastern Student Seminar
Message-ID: <003301d3f1ac$30a90ad0$91fb2070$@gmail.com>



The 2018 NFB Southeast Regional Student Seminar

 

An opportunity to sharpen self-advocacy, confidence, and social networking
skills for blind students.

Eligibility: Blind High School and college students in the southeast states.
Other interested students are welcomed to attend. 

Activities Include: Engaging workshops with Federation mentors, interactive
confidence-building opportunities, and chances to apply NFB philosophy to
real world situations.

*	When: August 10-12, 2018
*	Where: National Federation of the Blind

The Jernigan institute

200 East Wells St.

Baltimore, MD 21230

To register, please contact Robert Parsons, President, Virginia Association
of Blind Students at 804.801.7674 or rob.parso3389 at gmail.com

Registration opens on May 15, 2018 and closes on July 15, 2018. For any
questions about this event, please contact Robert Parsons at 804.801.7674.

 

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From sami.j.osborne97 at gmail.com  Tue May 22 12:23:51 2018
From: sami.j.osborne97 at gmail.com (Sami Osborne)
Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 08:23:51 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or Have
 WorkedOut At their Campus Gym
Message-ID: <5b040c04.1c69fb81.a86a1.2d63@mx.google.com>

Hi Vejas and all,

Vejas, thank you for creating this thread, because 
coincidentally, I was thinking about doing this myself, as doing 
some exercise (which I have put off for some time) might do me 
(and everyone) some good.  However, I'm not sure if my school's 
gym actually has a weight room, and may only have balls to throw.  
Do most college gyms actually contain an exercise room? Because 
my high school gym had one (which I frequently used while my 
classmates were playing other visual sports), but I know that 
most elementary-through-high schools don't.

Also, I do have a question about visitation policies.  My school 
has this intermural sports event called "open gym" at least one 
evening a week, which essentially means that anyone can come and 
use their equipment.  But I don't know if on other days, you may 
need to make an appointment or if you can just show up at the 
gym.

Looking forward to hearing what you guys have to say.

Thanks,

Sami

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Muzamil Ibrahim via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Mon, 21 May 2018 21:41:07 -0500
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or 
Have WorkedOut At their Campus Gym

The gym Center at my school is so huge and was harder little bit 
to navigate, but used Be My Eyes to navigate at first and locate 
where the equipments were and then took it from there and just do 
it now.  I do sometimes use Be My Eyes to start  machines or 
learn how buttons are set up.

Sent from my iPhone

 On May 21, 2018, at 3:07 PM, Roper, Meaghan via NABS-L 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

 Hi Vejas,

 When I started using the gym, I asked one of the employees to 
show me around and teach me how to use all of the equipment.  
After that, I was able to use the facilities on my own.  As far 
as having a regular schedule, I generally try to go in the late 
evening or early morning before classes started.  You can be 
pretty flexible with the gym time, I think.  College campus gyms 
are usually open pretty late.

 Meaghan Roper
 Wheelock college | Class of 2018

 On May 21, 2018, at 4:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L 
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

 Hi All,
 I'm coming up to my third year of college, but have just started 
to get back into taking excercising more seriously.  So I have a 
few questions for these of you who were or used to be college 
students who attended their campus gyms.
 First, are you able to manage the gym and the machines 
independently, or do you need sighted help to set up a machine? I 
know that I have a lot of friends who would be willing to go with 
me at various times, but I don't want to rely on them all the 
time.  I am more into moving equipment like the treadmill, 
stairmaster and excercise bike, and also like swimming.
 My second question is more general: How do you manage to fit in 
excercise as a priority? Do you go on set days and times? My 
concern is that I might start the semester wanted to go on 
certain days, but then have to attend events and extracirriculars 
on these days.
 Thanks for any help you can give.
 Sincerely,
 Vejas

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From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com  Tue May 22 15:43:46 2018
From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva)
Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 11:43:46 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or Have
 WorkedOut At their Campus Gym
In-Reply-To: <5b040c04.1c69fb81.a86a1.2d63@mx.google.com>
References: <5b040c04.1c69fb81.a86a1.2d63@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <E5D3AAC2-4E3D-421D-8FB1-3F71BFD28763@gmail.com>

Hi Sami, at my university they don’t have appointment times for you to go to the gym, you just go on weekdays from six in the morning to 11 at night, and on the weekends from 11 in the morning to 10 at night.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 22, 2018, at 08:23, Sami Osborne via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Vejas and all,
> 
> Vejas, thank you for creating this thread, because coincidentally, I was thinking about doing this myself, as doing some exercise (which I have put off for some time) might do me (and everyone) some good.  However, I'm not sure if my school's gym actually has a weight room, and may only have balls to throw.  Do most college gyms actually contain an exercise room? Because my high school gym had one (which I frequently used while my classmates were playing other visual sports), but I know that most elementary-through-high schools don't.
> 
> Also, I do have a question about visitation policies.  My school has this intermural sports event called "open gym" at least one evening a week, which essentially means that anyone can come and use their equipment.  But I don't know if on other days, you may need to make an appointment or if you can just show up at the gym.
> 
> Looking forward to hearing what you guys have to say.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Sami
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Muzamil Ibrahim via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Mon, 21 May 2018 21:41:07 -0500
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or Have WorkedOut At their Campus Gym
> 
> The gym Center at my school is so huge and was harder little bit to navigate, but used Be My Eyes to navigate at first and locate where the equipments were and then took it from there and just do it now.  I do sometimes use Be My Eyes to start  machines or learn how buttons are set up.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On May 21, 2018, at 3:07 PM, Roper, Meaghan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Vejas,
> 
> When I started using the gym, I asked one of the employees to show me around and teach me how to use all of the equipment.  After that, I was able to use the facilities on my own.  As far as having a regular schedule, I generally try to go in the late evening or early morning before classes started.  You can be pretty flexible with the gym time, I think.  College campus gyms are usually open pretty late.
> 
> Meaghan Roper
> Wheelock college | Class of 2018
> 
> On May 21, 2018, at 4:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> I'm coming up to my third year of college, but have just started to get back into taking excercising more seriously.  So I have a few questions for these of you who were or used to be college students who attended their campus gyms.
> First, are you able to manage the gym and the machines independently, or do you need sighted help to set up a machine? I know that I have a lot of friends who would be willing to go with me at various times, but I don't want to rely on them all the time.  I am more into moving equipment like the treadmill, stairmaster and excercise bike, and also like swimming.
> My second question is more general: How do you manage to fit in excercise as a priority? Do you go on set days and times? My concern is that I might start the semester wanted to go on certain days, but then have to attend events and extracirriculars on these days.
> Thanks for any help you can give.
> Sincerely,
> Vejas
> 
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From alpineimagination at gmail.com  Tue May 22 16:58:25 2018
From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 09:58:25 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or Have
 WorkedOut At their Campus Gym
In-Reply-To: <5b040c04.1c69fb81.a86a1.2d63@mx.google.com>
References: <5b040c04.1c69fb81.a86a1.2d63@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <BCE3FA00-201B-4F7A-BA39-4111F84CBF23@gmail.com>

Hi Sami,
My gym's visitation policy is that anyone can bring a visitor but they have to pay 5 dollars each time. My gym is also open during the summer. Maybe you could go with your parents to check it out since I know you don't live far away from school.
Vejas 

Sent from my iPhone

> On 22 May 2018, at 05:23, Sami Osborne via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Vejas and all,
> 
> Vejas, thank you for creating this thread, because coincidentally, I was thinking about doing this myself, as doing some exercise (which I have put off for some time) might do me (and everyone) some good.  However, I'm not sure if my school's gym actually has a weight room, and may only have balls to throw.  Do most college gyms actually contain an exercise room? Because my high school gym had one (which I frequently used while my classmates were playing other visual sports), but I know that most elementary-through-high schools don't.
> 
> Also, I do have a question about visitation policies.  My school has this intermural sports event called "open gym" at least one evening a week, which essentially means that anyone can come and use their equipment.  But I don't know if on other days, you may need to make an appointment or if you can just show up at the gym.
> 
> Looking forward to hearing what you guys have to say.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Sami
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Muzamil Ibrahim via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Mon, 21 May 2018 21:41:07 -0500
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or Have WorkedOut At their Campus Gym
> 
> The gym Center at my school is so huge and was harder little bit to navigate, but used Be My Eyes to navigate at first and locate where the equipments were and then took it from there and just do it now.  I do sometimes use Be My Eyes to start  machines or learn how buttons are set up.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On May 21, 2018, at 3:07 PM, Roper, Meaghan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Vejas,
> 
> When I started using the gym, I asked one of the employees to show me around and teach me how to use all of the equipment.  After that, I was able to use the facilities on my own.  As far as having a regular schedule, I generally try to go in the late evening or early morning before classes started.  You can be pretty flexible with the gym time, I think.  College campus gyms are usually open pretty late.
> 
> Meaghan Roper
> Wheelock college | Class of 2018
> 
> On May 21, 2018, at 4:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> I'm coming up to my third year of college, but have just started to get back into taking excercising more seriously.  So I have a few questions for these of you who were or used to be college students who attended their campus gyms.
> First, are you able to manage the gym and the machines independently, or do you need sighted help to set up a machine? I know that I have a lot of friends who would be willing to go with me at various times, but I don't want to rely on them all the time.  I am more into moving equipment like the treadmill, stairmaster and excercise bike, and also like swimming.
> My second question is more general: How do you manage to fit in excercise as a priority? Do you go on set days and times? My concern is that I might start the semester wanted to go on certain days, but then have to attend events and extracirriculars on these days.
> Thanks for any help you can give.
> Sincerely,
> Vejas
> 
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From keribcu at gmail.com  Tue May 22 18:01:01 2018
From: keribcu at gmail.com (Keri Svendsen)
Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 14:01:01 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or Have
 WorkedOut At their Campus Gym
In-Reply-To: <BCE3FA00-201B-4F7A-BA39-4111F84CBF23@gmail.com>
References: <5b040c04.1c69fb81.a86a1.2d63@mx.google.com>
	<BCE3FA00-201B-4F7A-BA39-4111F84CBF23@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <78874cf0-399e-ed20-b32d-182a101ce5c2@gmail.com>

Sami,


Each school is different. Ask your school or check their website for 
details.


On 5/22/2018 12:58 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L wrote:
> Hi Sami,
> My gym's visitation policy is that anyone can bring a visitor but they have to pay 5 dollars each time. My gym is also open during the summer. Maybe you could go with your parents to check it out since I know you don't live far away from school.
> Vejas
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On 22 May 2018, at 05:23, Sami Osborne via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Vejas and all,
>>
>> Vejas, thank you for creating this thread, because coincidentally, I was thinking about doing this myself, as doing some exercise (which I have put off for some time) might do me (and everyone) some good.  However, I'm not sure if my school's gym actually has a weight room, and may only have balls to throw.  Do most college gyms actually contain an exercise room? Because my high school gym had one (which I frequently used while my classmates were playing other visual sports), but I know that most elementary-through-high schools don't.
>>
>> Also, I do have a question about visitation policies.  My school has this intermural sports event called "open gym" at least one evening a week, which essentially means that anyone can come and use their equipment.  But I don't know if on other days, you may need to make an appointment or if you can just show up at the gym.
>>
>> Looking forward to hearing what you guys have to say.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Sami
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Muzamil Ibrahim via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Date sent: Mon, 21 May 2018 21:41:07 -0500
>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Some Questions for These Who Work Out or Have WorkedOut At their Campus Gym
>>
>> The gym Center at my school is so huge and was harder little bit to navigate, but used Be My Eyes to navigate at first and locate where the equipments were and then took it from there and just do it now.  I do sometimes use Be My Eyes to start  machines or learn how buttons are set up.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On May 21, 2018, at 3:07 PM, Roper, Meaghan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Vejas,
>>
>> When I started using the gym, I asked one of the employees to show me around and teach me how to use all of the equipment.  After that, I was able to use the facilities on my own.  As far as having a regular schedule, I generally try to go in the late evening or early morning before classes started.  You can be pretty flexible with the gym time, I think.  College campus gyms are usually open pretty late.
>>
>> Meaghan Roper
>> Wheelock college | Class of 2018
>>
>> On May 21, 2018, at 4:03 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>> I'm coming up to my third year of college, but have just started to get back into taking excercising more seriously.  So I have a few questions for these of you who were or used to be college students who attended their campus gyms.
>> First, are you able to manage the gym and the machines independently, or do you need sighted help to set up a machine? I know that I have a lot of friends who would be willing to go with me at various times, but I don't want to rely on them all the time.  I am more into moving equipment like the treadmill, stairmaster and excercise bike, and also like swimming.
>> My second question is more general: How do you manage to fit in excercise as a priority? Do you go on set days and times? My concern is that I might start the semester wanted to go on certain days, but then have to attend events and extracirriculars on these days.
>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>> Sincerely,
>> Vejas
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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From sarah.jevnikar at gmail.com  Tue May 22 18:12:14 2018
From: sarah.jevnikar at gmail.com (Sarah Jevnikar)
Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 14:12:14 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Commands For Inserting Data Into Excel Spreadsheet
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I doubt this would help, but f2 will make a cell editable with Excel;
perhaps a simulation of this command could do it for you?
Sarah

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Dear Students,

Do any of you know the commands for inserting data into an Excel spreadsheet
using Google sheets on the BrailleNote Touch? My employment log for my Vr
counselor needs to be on an Excel spreadsheet, so I need to know these
commands. Thanks for any help you can provide.
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From justin.williams2 at gmail.com  Tue May 22 19:26:39 2018
From: justin.williams2 at gmail.com (Justin Williams)
Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 15:26:39 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Commands For Inserting Data Into Excel Spreadsheet
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Try saving the file into the excel from google sheets.  Freedom scientific
has tutorials on that.  However, I'm not sure how the braille note touch
will work with excel.
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Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Commands For Inserting Data Into Excel Spreadsheet

I doubt this would help, but f2 will make a cell editable with Excel;
perhaps a simulation of this command could do it for you?
Sarah

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Subject: [NABS-L] Commands For Inserting Data Into Excel Spreadsheet

Dear Students,

Do any of you know the commands for inserting data into an Excel spreadsheet
using Google sheets on the BrailleNote Touch? My employment log for my Vr
counselor needs to be on an Excel spreadsheet, so I need to know these
commands. Thanks for any help you can provide.
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From mikgephart at icloud.com  Tue May 22 21:09:35 2018
From: mikgephart at icloud.com (Mikayla Gephart)
Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 17:09:35 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Next steps in getting funding from VR
Message-ID: <B5B402E9-D01D-43E7-ACD7-81807542ABF7@icloud.com>

Hi all,

     I am still working on getting funding to attend CCB. Thank you for your help with the Justification Letter. My VR counselor emailed me on May 7th, stating that she submitted all the required paperwork to management and that she would let me know when they made a decision. As of last Tuesday, May 15th, she was sending her supervisors  additional information they requested. I have still not heard anything. I know that in the IEP process, there are timelines for evaluations and processes that must be followed. Does anyone know if VR has similar timelines in which they have to give me a decision? 

     By the way, I had been hoping to have my funding secured by the time I graduate high school, June 11th, so I could go into the summer knowing I would be starting in September. Now, I am just hoping I don’t get denied and have the process prolonged even more. 

Thank you,
Mikayla

From mausam.mehta00 at gmail.com  Tue May 22 21:30:42 2018
From: mausam.mehta00 at gmail.com (Mausam Mehta)
Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 17:30:42 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Next steps in getting funding from VR
In-Reply-To: <B5B402E9-D01D-43E7-ACD7-81807542ABF7@icloud.com>
References: <B5B402E9-D01D-43E7-ACD7-81807542ABF7@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <C169660D-8B33-4B79-B92C-CCFD5D1CEC12@gmail.com>

Hi Mikayla,
I went through a very similar situation last summer, when I was trying to attend the CCB summer program. I know the process of justification is long and arduous, and honestly extremely frustrating.
I do not believe VR has any timeline regarding decisions,  since generally they filter all the way to the state supervisors and that can take anywhere from weeks to months. From my experience, the reason they tend to disagree is because they believe that the training program in your state can provide you with a comparable experience for a fraction of the cost, hence the rigorous and detailed justification for an out of state program.
While you're waiting for word from your agency, maybe consider contacting various organizations in your area who might assist you with some of the funding??? I know that sounds a little far-fetched, but I suppose every little bit counts. Additionally, if you haven't already, contact the center and let them know about your situation. It's always good to have the source in your corner.
Best of luck to you. Fight through, and remember that you have very good reasons for wanting to attend an NFB training center, and VR shouldn't be able to convince you otherwise. Feel free to contact me off list if I can help in any way. I also graduated high school this year!!!
Best,
Mausam

> On May 22, 2018, at 5:09 PM, Mikayla Gephart via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
>     I am still working on getting funding to attend CCB. Thank you for your help with the Justification Letter. My VR counselor emailed me on May 7th, stating that she submitted all the required paperwork to management and that she would let me know when they made a decision. As of last Tuesday, May 15th, she was sending her supervisors  additional information they requested. I have still not heard anything. I know that in the IEP process, there are timelines for evaluations and processes that must be followed. Does anyone know if VR has similar timelines in which they have to give me a decision? 
> 
>     By the way, I had been hoping to have my funding secured by the time I graduate high school, June 11th, so I could go into the summer knowing I would be starting in September. Now, I am just hoping I don’t get denied and have the process prolonged even more. 
> 
> Thank you,
> Mikayla
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From kaylaweathers51590 at gmail.com  Tue May 22 22:21:43 2018
From: kaylaweathers51590 at gmail.com (kaylaweathers51590 at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 18:21:43 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Hard-copy braille GRE practice materials
Message-ID: <CD31E0B2-6202-4B04-9C5C-BA4AAAAB20E2@gmail.com>

Hi, if anyone is in need of hard-copy braille study materials for the GRE, please feel free to message me off list, and I would be happy to send some your way.

Thanks, Kayla

Sent from my iPhone

From president.nmabs at gmail.com  Tue May 22 22:36:11 2018
From: president.nmabs at gmail.com (kaity ellis)
Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 16:36:11 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] New Mexico Association of Blind Students Team Newsletter
 for May 2018!
Message-ID: <5b049b5e.1c69fb81.ce986.30d9@mx.google.com>

Hello, fellow federationists! I hope this email finds you well.  The New Mexico  Association of Blind Students is happy to present to you a monthly newsletter; which is attached to this email as a word document. So,  you will know what excellent work the members of the association are doing to improve the lives of blind students in New Mexico and across the United States of America.  We hope that you enjoy this newsletter! As always here if you need anything.
Let's go build the Federation!


Kaity Ellis,  President of the  New Mexico Association of Blind Students 
Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico
E: mail: president.nmabs at gmail.com 
 Phone: (575)-694-4299 
Website: www.nfbnm.org
Hit the like button on the NMABS Facebook page:
https://m.facebook.com/NMABS1/
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/NMABS_VOICE 

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. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
www.nfb.org



(National Federation of the Blind - Live the life you want.)


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From rbacchus228 at gmail.com  Wed May 23 00:15:10 2018
From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (rbacchus228 at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 22 May 2018 20:15:10 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Next steps in getting funding from VR
In-Reply-To: <B5B402E9-D01D-43E7-ACD7-81807542ABF7@icloud.com>
References: <B5B402E9-D01D-43E7-ACD7-81807542ABF7@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <152FC9FB-C994-4452-B3CD-91BFC0952487@gmail.com>

Good luck in getting your funding to attend the Colorado Center for the blind. Next week I will be taking a tour of our local rehabilitation center here in Florida to see if I would like to go there.

Sent from my iPad

> On May 22, 2018, at 5:09 PM, Mikayla Gephart via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
>     I am still working on getting funding to attend CCB. Thank you for your help with the Justification Letter. My VR counselor emailed me on May 7th, stating that she submitted all the required paperwork to management and that she would let me know when they made a decision. As of last Tuesday, May 15th, she was sending her supervisors  additional information they requested. I have still not heard anything. I know that in the IEP process, there are timelines for evaluations and processes that must be followed. Does anyone know if VR has similar timelines in which they have to give me a decision? 
> 
>     By the way, I had been hoping to have my funding secured by the time I graduate high school, June 11th, so I could go into the summer knowing I would be starting in September. Now, I am just hoping I don’t get denied and have the process prolonged even more. 
> 
> Thank you,
> Mikayla
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From ahbeeorton at yahoo.com  Wed May 23 13:41:31 2018
From: ahbeeorton at yahoo.com (Ahbee Orton)
Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 08:41:31 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] AP Physics textbook
Message-ID: <7E218CFE-6B7A-411B-A6D6-30E3A1C43A50@yahoo.com>

Dear All, 

  I am looking to either borrow or have a paper Braille AP Physics textbook. Do any of you know someone who has a textbook in paper Braille format or have one I could use? Thank you. 

Blessings, 
Ahbee 

Sent from my iPad


From mausam.mehta00 at gmail.com  Wed May 23 14:02:55 2018
From: mausam.mehta00 at gmail.com (Mausam Mehta)
Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 10:02:55 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] AP Physics textbook
In-Reply-To: <7E218CFE-6B7A-411B-A6D6-30E3A1C43A50@yahoo.com>
References: <7E218CFE-6B7A-411B-A6D6-30E3A1C43A50@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <EF2BD851-E332-4107-9650-15EDDF56B056@gmail.com>

Have you contacted your state agency to see if they can have it brailled? They would need a print book to take apart and scan.
You could also obtain a copy from bookshare to use for text readings. It wouldn’t have the diagrams, but it might help while you are in search of a Braille copy.
Best of luck.

> On May 23, 2018, at 9:41 AM, Ahbee Orton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear All, 
> 
>  I am looking to either borrow or have a paper Braille AP Physics textbook. Do any of you know someone who has a textbook in paper Braille format or have one I could use? Thank you. 
> 
> Blessings, 
> Ahbee 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
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From president.nmabs at gmail.com  Wed May 23 18:35:44 2018
From: president.nmabs at gmail.com (kaity ellis)
Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 12:35:44 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] Corrected newsletter
Message-ID: <5b05b484.1c69fb81.370ae.cc87@mx.google.com>

Hello everyone, attached is a corrected newsletter for better viewing. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. 


Kaity Ellis,  President of the  New Mexico Association of Blind Students 
Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico
E: mail: president.nmabs at gmail.com 
 Phone: (575)-694-4299 
Website: www.nfbnm.org
Hit the like button on the NMABS Facebook page:
https://m.facebook.com/NMABS1/
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/NMABS_VOICE 

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. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
www.nfb.org



(National Federation of the Blind - Live the life you want.)


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From rob.parso3389 at gmail.com  Wed May 23 21:49:38 2018
From: rob.parso3389 at gmail.com (rob.parso3389 at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 17:49:38 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Support VABS Efforts at National Convention
Message-ID: <004d01d3f2df$f2aa1d20$d7fe5760$@gmail.com>

Good Evening Everyone

 

As we approach the NFB National Convention in beautiful Orlando, FL, I am
aware of the amazing opportunities that all attendees and members can
participate in.  There are different efforts to raise funds for different
divisions and affiliates and the creativity and ingenuity of our Federation
family is amazing, but VABS is here to satisfy your practical needs. The
Virginia Association of Blind Students will be holding a week-long raffle
that all members and attendees can participate in. VABS will be raffling off
a prize of a $50 uber gift card every two days during convention. Here is
how the fundraiser will work:

 

1.	The tickets will sell for $5 or three tickets for $10.
2.	We will pull a winner for an uber gift card every two days at 10pm.
So, at 10pm on July 4,6, and 8, a winner will be pulled.
3.	If you are a national convention attendee, we will find you at the
convention if your name is pulled.
4.	We will accept payments in the form of cash, check, Venmo, and Cash
App. 
5.	You do not have to be present to win this prize. We will take prior
orders for tickets as well. If you are interested, simply contact Robert
Parsons, President, at 804.801.7674. In the event a member wins that is not
attending the convention, we will send the gift card to an address you will
provide once we notify you of your win.

If there are any further questions about this opportunity, please feel free
to email or call me at the above  phone number. I look forward to connecting
with all of you in the future.

 

With Love, Hope, and Determination

 

 

Robert E. Parsons Jr.

President, Richmond Chapter

President, Virginia Association of Blind Students

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

President, French Club

Secretary, Caribbean American Student Alliance

Iota Phi Theta '07

Phi Theta Kappa '15

Alpha Phi Omega '17

Alpha Kappa Delta '18

Randolph Macon College '18 

Phone: 804 801 7674

"Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass

 

 


From president.iabs at gmail.com  Thu May 24 15:25:38 2018
From: president.iabs at gmail.com (Kathryn Olsen)
Date: Thu, 24 May 2018 08:25:38 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Message From the Employment Committee
Message-ID: <CA+Y61WX3hgq4O_tBwj-N1TOQoO6UZs3HvgZVOZRATrOdwt4NsQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hello Fellow Students,

Please see the attachment from Dick Davis below to learn about all of the
exciting seminars and events that the Employment Committee will be hosting
at our 2018 National Convention. It is never too early or too late to gain
valuable professional skills that will prepare you for employment. Please
contact Dick Davis, Chair of the Employment Committee at ddavis at blindinc.org
if you have any questions.

All the best,

Katy Olsen
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From dandrews at visi.com  Fri May 25 00:41:32 2018
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Thu, 24 May 2018 19:41:32 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] FW: New Year, New U!
Message-ID: <auto-000104346571@mailfront2.g2host.com>


>
>
>From: Jackson, Rebecca (MDE) via MN.BVI [mailto:mn.bvi at mailmanlists.us]
>Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 9:54 AM
>To: mn.asd at mailmanlists.us; mn.bvi at mailmanlists.us; 
>mn.dcd at mailmanlists.us; mn.dhh at mailmanlists.us; 
>mn.phd at mailmanlists.us; mn.ohd at mailmanlists.us
>Cc: Region 10 EIC <mbreitsprecher at zumbroed.org>
>Subject: [MN.BVI] New Year, New U!
>
>
>Please share this will friends and colleagues who might be interested:
>
>
>
>People seeking a Special Education teaching career and/or licensure 
>opportunities are invited to this free event. The New Year, New 
>U!  College and Job Fair will provide information regarding career 
>and licensure opportunities in Southeast Minnesota. Find a teacher 
>preparatory program that will help you meet your goals.  Advisors 
>from Augsburg, Grand Canyon University, Saint Mary's University and 
>Winona State University will provide information regarding initial 
>or additional licensure programs. Information about financial 
>services will be presented by Region 10 Low Incidence Projects, 
>Innovative Loan Solutions, Education Minnesota and Minnesota 
>Department of Education.
>
>
>Join us on Wednesday, August 1st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Cascade 
>Meadow Wetlands & Environmental Science Center, 
><https://goo.gl/maps/qxLVbczevqu>2900 19th Street Northwest
>
><https://goo.gl/maps/qxLVbczevqu>Rochester, Minnesota 55901.   The 
>event is hosted by Region 10 Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) 
>Collaborative.  Registration and admission is free.
>
>
>More information regarding the event can be obtained online at 
><http://region10projects.org/calendar/>http://region10projects.org/calendar/ 
>look for August 1st New Year, New U! Register today at 
><https://goo.gl/VGS7oj>https://goo.gl/VGS7oj.
>
>
>For more information contact Micki Breitsprecher/ Region 10 Low 
>Incidence External Instructional Coach at 
><mailto:mbreitsprecher at zumbroed.org>mbreitsprecher at zumbroed.org.
>
>
>Becca Jackson, Ph.D.
>Special Education Workforce Specialist
>651-582-8409  | 
><mailto:rebecca.jackson at state.mn.us>rebecca.jackson at state.mn.us
>
>Minnesota Department of Education
>1500 Highway 36 West, Roseville, MN 55113
><https://education.mn.gov/>education.mn.gov
>
>Minnesota Department of Education
>
>
>
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From matthewhgip at gmail.com  Fri May 25 01:19:40 2018
From: matthewhgip at gmail.com (Matthew Gip)
Date: Thu, 24 May 2018 18:19:40 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Help Support CABS Division at National Convention
Message-ID: <EC970C90-4540-44E8-8E8D-1FB04F7AC5F0@gmail.com>

Good Evening Fellow Students, 

As national convention is rapidly approaching upon us, we are all very excited and eager to gather at our family reunion in Orlando, Florida. There will be many divisions, chapters, and affiliates working on their projects, such as fundraising, membership, legislation, and more. I am here to announce to you all that the California Association of Blind Students will be doing a gift bag fundraiser, which will contain fidget spinners, skittles, and hand sanitizers and each bag will be $10. Whether you’re sitting in your classroom, workplace, or at home and you’re feeling stressed, fidget spinners is a fantastic way to relieve stress and while you’re relieving stress, grab a pack of skittles to boost your energy to have something to munch on, and of course, when you’re finished eating those skittles, we have you covered with a bottle of hand sanitizers to clean those sticky fingers. Come find me or Vejas Vasiliauskas in Orlando to get your gift bag! Thank you and see you all at our family reunion. 

All the 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! 

From cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com  Fri May 25 02:37:35 2018
From: cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com (Chris Nusbaum)
Date: Thu, 24 May 2018 22:37:35 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Next steps in getting funding from VR
In-Reply-To: <B5B402E9-D01D-43E7-ACD7-81807542ABF7@icloud.com>
References: <B5B402E9-D01D-43E7-ACD7-81807542ABF7@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <016f01d3f3d1$57446190$05cd24b0$@gmail.com>

Hi Mikayla:

First, congratulations on your upcoming graduation! That's a huge milestone, and I hope you'll take some time to celebrate it.

I know from personal experience that the process of getting funding from VR for training at an NFB center is a long and sometimes frustrating effort. I'm glad to know that you are standing strong, and that you are confident in your decision to go to CCB. To answer your question about timelines, there is no set-in-stone timeline for making decisions about funding training. Depending on the state, the efficiency of the rehab hierarchy, and your prior relationship with the agency, the process of approving a request for funding can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. So, unfortunately, you are in a veritable holding pattern at this stage. The best advice I can give is to stay in close contact with Julie Deden and her staff, as well as the leaders of your NFB affiliate. Both have a great deal of experience working with rehab agencies to get funding approved for NFB center training, and can provide useful guidance to you. If necessary, your affiliate President and/or other leaders in your state can advocate with rehab on your behalf, though self-advocacy is always encouraged. I hope you will make use of these resources as you make sure VR gives you what you need.

Good luck,

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mikayla Gephart via NABS-L
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 5:10 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Mikayla Gephart <mikgephart at icloud.com>
Subject: [NABS-L] Next steps in getting funding from VR

Hi all,

     I am still working on getting funding to attend CCB. Thank you for your help with the Justification Letter. My VR counselor emailed me on May 7th, stating that she submitted all the required paperwork to management and that she would let me know when they made a decision. As of last Tuesday, May 15th, she was sending her supervisors  additional information they requested. I have still not heard anything. I know that in the IEP process, there are timelines for evaluations and processes that must be followed. Does anyone know if VR has similar timelines in which they have to give me a decision? 

     By the way, I had been hoping to have my funding secured by the time I graduate high school, June 11th, so I could go into the summer knowing I would be starting in September. Now, I am just hoping I don’t get denied and have the process prolonged even more. 

Thank you,
Mikayla
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From cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com  Fri May 25 05:06:04 2018
From: cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com (Chris Nusbaum)
Date: Fri, 25 May 2018 01:06:04 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] asking about LCB's apartments
In-Reply-To: <C4A90150-B122-4160-B3AC-F1EBCB78F91D@yahoo.com>
References: <C4A90150-B122-4160-B3AC-F1EBCB78F91D@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <039501d3f3e6$15979680$40c6c380$@gmail.com>

Ahbee:

Congratulations on deciding to go to LCB for training! When I was there, the
center didn't pay for wifi in the apartments, but those of us who wanted it
were able to get a basic plan through SuddenLink for about $40 per month if
memory serves. If you split the bill up between yourself and your roommate,
you will be able to afford it easily. It also may be worth noting that there
is free wifi in the Activity Center (the building between apartments L and M
in the second driveway, where the laundry is done). When I was there, some
students who didn't have their own wifi took their computers in there to
work. I graduated in May of 2017, so I would imagine that this is still the
way things are set up. However, you might want to check with Pam first
before you sign up for a Suddenlink plan.

Hope this helps,

Chris

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From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ahbee Orton via NABS-L
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2018 12:25 PM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Cc: Ahbee Orton <ahbeeorton at yahoo.com>
Subject: [NABS-L] asking about LCB's apartments

Hi All, 

  Sorry to bother you again, but does LCB pay for internet or not? Thanks! 

Blessings, 
Ahbee 

Sent from my iPad

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From rbacchus228 at gmail.com  Fri May 25 15:08:27 2018
From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus)
Date: Fri, 25 May 2018 11:08:27 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] My Decision To Attend Training
Message-ID: <5b0826ee.1c69fb81.3c10c.f963@mx.google.com>

Dear Students,

I hope all of you are doing well. Last week I had a quarterly meeting with my Division Of Blind Services counselor. The Division Of Blind Services is the state agency in Florida that provides services to Floridians who are blind and visually impaired. During our meeting, I expressed my aim of wanting to become a more independent person. She suggested that I would be a great candidate for the Independent Living program at the Rehabilitation Center For The Blind and Visually Impaired in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is with great joy that I report to you that I have made the decision to attend this program. I will be taking a tour of the Rehab Center next Thursday. I will keep you posted as the journey progresses. Hope to hear from you soon.

Roanna Bacchus 

From eschlenker at cox.net  Fri May 25 15:21:05 2018
From: eschlenker at cox.net (Emily Schlenker)
Date: Fri, 25 May 2018 10:21:05 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] My Decision To Attend Training
In-Reply-To: <qfAg1x03G2qgo5R01fAhLD>
References: <qfAg1x03G2qgo5R01fAhLD>
Message-ID: <C03A3236-7192-42F5-808E-D1228B0EABD0@cox.net>

What marvelous news! The best of luck to you.
Emily

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 25, 2018, at 10:08 AM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear Students,
> 
> I hope all of you are doing well. Last week I had a quarterly meeting with my Division Of Blind Services counselor. The Division Of Blind Services is the state agency in Florida that provides services to Floridians who are blind and visually impaired. During our meeting, I expressed my aim of wanting to become a more independent person. She suggested that I would be a great candidate for the Independent Living program at the Rehabilitation Center For The Blind and Visually Impaired in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is with great joy that I report to you that I have made the decision to attend this program. I will be taking a tour of the Rehab Center next Thursday. I will keep you posted as the journey progresses. Hope to hear from you soon.
> 
> Roanna Bacchus 
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From nabs.president at gmail.com  Fri May 25 19:25:42 2018
From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Kathryn Webster, President,
	National Association of Blind Students)
Date: Fri, 25 May 2018 15:25:42 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Help Support CABS Division at National Convention
In-Reply-To: <EC970C90-4540-44E8-8E8D-1FB04F7AC5F0@gmail.com>
References: <EC970C90-4540-44E8-8E8D-1FB04F7AC5F0@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00ff01d3f45e$2ca96b00$85fc4100$@gmail.com>

Great email, little bro!! So proud of your leadership! Excited to buy a gift bag!

Love,
Kathryn

-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Matthew Gip via NABS-L
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 9:20 PM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Cc: Matthew Gip <matthewhgip at gmail.com>; cabs-talk at nfbnet.org; Mary Church <churchm94 at gmail.com>; nfbc-info at nfbnet.org; Candace Luther <candace.luther.186 at my.csun.edu>; Jane Suh <janesuh19 at gmail.com>
Subject: [NABS-L] Help Support CABS Division at National Convention

Good Evening Fellow Students, 

As national convention is rapidly approaching upon us, we are all very excited and eager to gather at our family reunion in Orlando, Florida. There will be many divisions, chapters, and affiliates working on their projects, such as fundraising, membership, legislation, and more. I am here to announce to you all that the California Association of Blind Students will be doing a gift bag fundraiser, which will contain fidget spinners, skittles, and hand sanitizers and each bag will be $10. Whether you’re sitting in your classroom, workplace, or at home and you’re feeling stressed, fidget spinners is a fantastic way to relieve stress and while you’re relieving stress, grab a pack of skittles to boost your energy to have something to munch on, and of course, when you’re finished eating those skittles, we have you covered with a bottle of hand sanitizers to clean those sticky fingers. Come find me or Vejas Vasiliauskas in Orlando to get your gift bag! Thank you and see you all at our family reunion. 

All the 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! 
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From shannoncantan.nfb at gmail.com  Sat May 26 19:40:01 2018
From: shannoncantan.nfb at gmail.com (Shannon Cantan)
Date: Sat, 26 May 2018 09:40:01 -1000
Subject: [NABS-L] Join our annual Convention based membership call tomorrow
 at 8PM Eastern, Monitored by President Kathryn Webster
Message-ID: <2754437D-47F5-4A69-B231-C80B0458DCC8@gmail.com>

Aloha my Federation Family,

Convention time is near!,
Whether you are  On the fence about going,  have had your reservations set since January, or just want to know what National Convention is,  this call is for you.  We understand that figuring out where you want to go, what you want to do, and even what is going on during convention can feel extremely daunting.  This is why we are dedicating this Membership Call to everything Convention related, we have so much planned, you are not going to want to miss it.
We will be joined by President Webster as well as a cast of other amazing people to answer all your questions.
Once more, the call will be happening tomorrow Sunday, May 27 at 8PM Eastern
Call 712-770-5197 Code:265669

We will see you there!,
       

Shannon KS. Cantan
Board Member | National Association of Blind Students
Co-chair outreach committee
(808) 785-5186
ShannonCantan.NFB at gmail.com


From rob.parso3389 at gmail.com  Sat May 26 23:32:02 2018
From: rob.parso3389 at gmail.com (rob.parso3389 at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 26 May 2018 19:32:02 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Registration Open: NFB Southeast Student Seminar
Message-ID: <003201d3f549$c0735d00$415a1700$@gmail.com>



The 2018 NFB Southeast Regional Student Seminar

 

An opportunity to sharpen self-advocacy, confidence, and social networking
skills for blind students.

Eligibility: Blind High School and college students in the southeast states.
Other interested students are welcomed to attend. 

Activities Include: Engaging workshops with Federation mentors, interactive
confidence-building opportunities, and chances to apply NFB philosophy to
real world situations.

*	When: August 10-12, 2018
*	Where: National Federation of the Blind

The Jernigan institute

200 East Wells St.

Baltimore, MD 21230

To register, please contact (Insert Student Division President Name)

Registration opens on May 15, 2018 and closes on July 15, 2018. For any
questions about this event, please contact Robert Parsons at 804.801.7674.

 

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From pompey2010 at yahoo.com  Mon May 28 03:48:29 2018
From: pompey2010 at yahoo.com (Bobbi Pompey)
Date: Sun, 27 May 2018 20:48:29 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] You are Cordially Invited to the 2018 Etiquette Dinner
 hosted by the Employment Committee of the National Federation of the Blind!
Message-ID: <3B9C2459-65EF-420A-864E-4518848CE821@yahoo.com>

Dear Federation Family, 

You are cordially invited to attend the 2nd annual Etiquette Dinner presented by the Employment Committee of the National Federation of the Blind! At this dinner, you will be educated on the ins and outs of appropriate etiquette in both professional and social dining settings. Both blindness specific and general information will be shared. From knowing which fork to use and ways to access the menu, to how much to tip, and even appropriate dinner conversation. These are just a few of the things that will be discussed. There will also be a question and answer portion at the end. For this portion of the evening, you will have the opportunity to anonymously ask those burning questions that you may be too afraid or embarrassed to ask out loud. Simply write down your question in either braille or large print, bring it with you to dinner, and get the answers you seek! 



The dinner will be held on Tuesday July 3rd at 6:30PM at Café Osceola located within the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel. Doors will open at 6:00PM. Attendees are responsible for the cost of their meal and are required to register in advance to reserve their seat.  The dress code is business casual, and we request that you arrive early so we can begin promptly at 6:30PM. 



Lastly, 3 lucky attendees will be chosen at random and the cost of their entire meal (except any alcoholic beverages)will be covered at no expense to them! 



The following menu options will be available during the event:

·      Soup of the Day- $5.25  

o   Ask your Server for selection(s)

·      COBB SALAD- $14.50 

o   Hearts of Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Radish, Carrots, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumber, Chopped Egg, Blue Cheese, Avocado, Applewood Bacon, and Wasabi Ranch Dressing.

·      FORT KING GRILLED RIB EYE- $24.00

o   A 10 oz. Ribeye, 5 Peppercorn Rub, Yukon Mashed Potato, Grilled Asparagus, Mushroom and Onion Ragu, Rosemary Au Jus

·      FORT PAYTON BBQ SALMON- $23.50 

o   Pan-Seared Salmon, Ancho and Honey Rub, Tomatillo Relish, Jasmine Rice, and Broccolini 

·      RAINBOW S SPRINGS ROASTED CHICKEN- $19.50

o   Roasted Marinated Half Chicken, Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Pearl Onions, Lemon Thyme Jus

·      Drinks and Desserts Available Upon Request



Keep in mind that these prices do not include gratuity and a 6.5% sales tax will be assessed.


Space is limited, and seats will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. To secure your spot, register today by, completing the last page of the form attached to this message, , separate it, and e-mail it to me at bobbipompey at gmail.com <mailto:bobbipompey at gmail.com>.   You’ll be notified that your registration has been received within 24 hours.  Seats will be reserved in the order in which your registration was received. 


If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail at bobbipompey at gmail.com <mailto:bobbipompey at gmail.com> or phone at 336-988-6375.


This is going to be a wonderful event, and well worth your time.  The techniques you learn at this dinner are sure to add a finishing touch of class to your business and social persona and make you that much more desirable within the job arena. Remember you don’t get a second chance at a first impression. So let’s learn and grow together over great food! 


Yours truly, 

Bobbi A. L. Pompey

Employment Committee

National Federation of the Blind



“Not everything faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin 



From aliherky at gmail.com  Mon May 28 13:55:47 2018
From: aliherky at gmail.com (Ali)
Date: Mon, 28 May 2018 08:55:47 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] You are Cordially Invited to the 2018 Etiquette
 Dinnerhosted by the Employment Committee of the National Federation of the
 Blind!
Message-ID: <5b0c0a7a.1c69fb81.23714.69d6@mx.google.com>

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you=20know=20
that=20I=20did=20not=20see=20the=20form.

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From pompey2010 at yahoo.com  Mon May 28 16:06:09 2018
From: pompey2010 at yahoo.com (Bobbi Pompey)
Date: Mon, 28 May 2018 09:06:09 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] You are Invited to the 2018 Etiquette Dinner! - Hosted by
 the NFB Employment Committee
Message-ID: <0F2831F0-D7E6-45F3-9BE3-66AFAB7E1584@yahoo.com>

Dear Federation Family,

You are cordially invited to attend the 2nd annual Etiquette Dinner presented by the Employment Committee of the National Federation of the Blind! At this dinner, you will be educated on the ins and outs of appropriate etiquette in both professional and social dining settings. Both blindness specific and general information will be shared. From knowing which fork to use and ways to access the menu, to how much to tip, and even appropriate dinner conversation. These are just a few of the things that will be discussed. There will also be a question and answer portion at the end. For this portion of the evening, you will have the opportunity to anonymously ask those burning questions that you may be too afraid or embarrassed to ask out loud. Simply write down your question in either braille or large print, bring it with you to dinner, and get the answers you seek!



The dinner will be held on Tuesday July 3rd at 6:30PM at Café Osceola located within the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel. Doors will open at 6:00PM. Attendees are responsible for the cost of their meal and are required to register in advance to reserve their seat.  The dress code is business casual, and we request that you arrive early so we can begin promptly at 6:30PM.



Lastly, 3 lucky attendees will be chosen at random and the cost of their entire meal (except any alcoholic beverages)will be covered at no expense to them!


The following menu options will be available during the event:
·      Soup of the Day- $5.25 
o   Ask your Server for selection(s)
·      COBB SALAD- $14.50

o   Hearts of Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Radish, Carrots, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumber, Chopped Egg, Blue Cheese, Avocado, Applewood Bacon, and Wasabi Ranch Dressing.

·      FORT KING GRILLED RIB EYE- $24.00

o   A 10 oz. Ribeye, 5 Peppercorn Rub, Yukon Mashed Potato, Grilled Asparagus, Mushroom and Onion Ragu, Rosemary Au Jus

·      FORT PAYTON BBQ SALMON- $23.50

o   Pan-Seared Salmon, Ancho and Honey Rub, Tomatillo Relish, Jasmine Rice, and Broccolini

·      RAINBOW S SPRINGS ROASTED CHICKEN- $19.50

o   Roasted Marinated Half Chicken, Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Pearl Onions, Lemon Thyme Jus

·      Drinks and Desserts Available Upon Request
 

Keep in mind that these prices do not include gratuity and a 6.5% sales tax will be assessed.


Space is limited, and seats will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. To secure your spot, register today by, completing the last page of the form attached to this message, , separate it, and e-mail it to me at bobbipompey at gmail.com.   You’ll be notified that your registration has been received within 24 hours.  Seats will be reserved in the order in which your registration was received.

 
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail at bobbipompey at gmail.com or phone at 336-988-6375.

 
This is going to be a wonderful event, and well worth your time.  The techniques you learn at this dinner are sure to add a finishing touch of class to your business and social persona and make you that much more desirable within the job arena. Remember you don’t get a second chance at a first impression. So let’s learn and grow together over great food!

 
Yours truly,

Bobbi A. L. Pompey

Employment Committee

National Federation of the Blind



“Not everything faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin 





 

From sarah.jevnikar at gmail.com  Tue May 29 01:16:58 2018
From: sarah.jevnikar at gmail.com (Sarah Jevnikar)
Date: Mon, 28 May 2018 21:16:58 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Reading Multiple Languages on a Braille Display
Message-ID: <5b0caa0a.1c69fb81.4e855.e14c@mx.google.com>

Hi all,
I'm taking French classes this summer, and have been receiving emails in
French from instructors. Naturally with NVDA or JAWS these can read okay,
but it'd be ideal to have them in Braille so I don't have to repeatedly slow
down my speech for French, then crank it up again for English. For anyone
who uses an external Braille display, would French content on an English
system display properly? I'm assuming it depends on encoding or something,
but I'm not sure. I'm in the market for a Braille display/note taker anyway;
would it do the job of allowing me to read French (or other languages) in
this way?
Thank you,
Sarah


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From aliherky at gmail.com  Tue May 29 01:48:31 2018
From: aliherky at gmail.com (Ali)
Date: Mon, 28 May 2018 20:48:31 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Reading Multiple Languages on a Braille Display
Message-ID: <5b0cb186.1c69fb81.3c10c.9286@mx.google.com>

Hi Sarah,
A Braille Note Apex might be good, depending on your 
circumstances.
If you want more information from a long-time user, feel free to 
call me. 314-623-0794

Ali

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Date sent: Mon, 28 May 2018 21:16:58 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Reading Multiple Languages on a Braille Display

Hi all,
I'm taking French classes this summer, and have been receiving 
emails in
French from instructors. Naturally with NVDA or JAWS these can 
read okay,
but it'd be ideal to have them in Braille so I don't have to 
repeatedly slow
down my speech for French, then crank it up again for English. 
For anyone
who uses an external Braille display, would French content on an 
English
system display properly? I'm assuming it depends on encoding or 
something,
but I'm not sure. I'm in the market for a Braille display/note 
taker anyway;
would it do the job of allowing me to read French (or other 
languages) in
this way?
Thank you,
Sarah


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From sarah.jevnikar at gmail.com  Tue May 29 14:00:17 2018
From: sarah.jevnikar at gmail.com (Sarah Jevnikar)
Date: Tue, 29 May 2018 10:00:17 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Reading Multiple Languages on a Braille Display
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Thanks, Ali! I've heard good things and I think I might have tested it at
one point. Thank you for the suggestion :)
Sarah



-----Original Message-----
From: Ali [mailto:aliherky at gmail.com] 
Sent: May 28, 2018 9:49 PM
To: sarah.jevnikar at gmail.com; National Association of Blind Students mailing
list
Subject: re: [NABS-L] Reading Multiple Languages on a Braille Display

Hi Sarah,
A Braille Note Apex might be good, depending on your 
circumstances.
If you want more information from a long-time user, feel free to 
call me. 314-623-0794

Ali

 ----- 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: Mon, 28 May 2018 21:16:58 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Reading Multiple Languages on a Braille Display

Hi all,
I'm taking French classes this summer, and have been receiving 
emails in
French from instructors. Naturally with NVDA or JAWS these can 
read okay,
but it'd be ideal to have them in Braille so I don't have to 
repeatedly slow
down my speech for French, then crank it up again for English. 
For anyone
who uses an external Braille display, would French content on an 
English
system display properly? I'm assuming it depends on encoding or 
something,
but I'm not sure. I'm in the market for a Braille display/note 
taker anyway;
would it do the job of allowing me to read French (or other 
languages) in
this way?
Thank you,
Sarah


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From sarah.jevnikar at gmail.com  Tue May 29 14:01:25 2018
From: sarah.jevnikar at gmail.com (Sarah Jevnikar)
Date: Tue, 29 May 2018 10:01:25 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] You are Invited to the 2018 Etiquette Dinner! - Hosted
 by the NFB Employment Committee
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References: <0F2831F0-D7E6-45F3-9BE3-66AFAB7E1584@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5b0d5d35.1c69fb81.94804.0c8a@mx.google.com>

This is so needed. Thanks for putting this on! :D
Sarah

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Sent: May 28, 2018 12:06 PM
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Cc: Bobbi Pompey
Subject: [NABS-L] You are Invited to the 2018 Etiquette Dinner! - Hosted by the NFB Employment Committee

Dear Federation Family,

You are cordially invited to attend the 2nd annual Etiquette Dinner presented by the Employment Committee of the National Federation of the Blind! At this dinner, you will be educated on the ins and outs of appropriate etiquette in both professional and social dining settings. Both blindness specific and general information will be shared. From knowing which fork to use and ways to access the menu, to how much to tip, and even appropriate dinner conversation. These are just a few of the things that will be discussed. There will also be a question and answer portion at the end. For this portion of the evening, you will have the opportunity to anonymously ask those burning questions that you may be too afraid or embarrassed to ask out loud. Simply write down your question in either braille or large print, bring it with you to dinner, and get the answers you seek!



The dinner will be held on Tuesday July 3rd at 6:30PM at Café Osceola located within the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel. Doors will open at 6:00PM. Attendees are responsible for the cost of their meal and are required to register in advance to reserve their seat.  The dress code is business casual, and we request that you arrive early so we can begin promptly at 6:30PM.



Lastly, 3 lucky attendees will be chosen at random and the cost of their entire meal (except any alcoholic beverages)will be covered at no expense to them!


The following menu options will be available during the event:
·      Soup of the Day- $5.25 
o   Ask your Server for selection(s)
·      COBB SALAD- $14.50

o   Hearts of Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Radish, Carrots, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumber, Chopped Egg, Blue Cheese, Avocado, Applewood Bacon, and Wasabi Ranch Dressing.

·      FORT KING GRILLED RIB EYE- $24.00

o   A 10 oz. Ribeye, 5 Peppercorn Rub, Yukon Mashed Potato, Grilled Asparagus, Mushroom and Onion Ragu, Rosemary Au Jus

·      FORT PAYTON BBQ SALMON- $23.50

o   Pan-Seared Salmon, Ancho and Honey Rub, Tomatillo Relish, Jasmine Rice, and Broccolini

·      RAINBOW S SPRINGS ROASTED CHICKEN- $19.50

o   Roasted Marinated Half Chicken, Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Pearl Onions, Lemon Thyme Jus

·      Drinks and Desserts Available Upon Request
 

Keep in mind that these prices do not include gratuity and a 6.5% sales tax will be assessed.


Space is limited, and seats will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. To secure your spot, register today by, completing the last page of the form attached to this message, , separate it, and e-mail it to me at bobbipompey at gmail.com.   You’ll be notified that your registration has been received within 24 hours.  Seats will be reserved in the order in which your registration was received.

 
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail at bobbipompey at gmail.com or phone at 336-988-6375.

 
This is going to be a wonderful event, and well worth your time.  The techniques you learn at this dinner are sure to add a finishing touch of class to your business and social persona and make you that much more desirable within the job arena. Remember you don’t get a second chance at a first impression. So let’s learn and grow together over great food!

 
Yours truly,

Bobbi A. L. Pompey

Employment Committee

National Federation of the Blind



“Not everything faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin 





 
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From carne23m at mtholyoke.edu  Wed May 30 05:39:28 2018
From: carne23m at mtholyoke.edu (Melissa Carney)
Date: Wed, 30 May 2018 01:39:28 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] NABS Notes: May 2018
Message-ID: <00e001d3f7d8$948d2130$bda76390$@mtholyoke.edu>

Good evening NABSters,

 

You made it; summer has finally begun! For many of you, this is a time to
network and build your resumes as you explore various internship and
employment opportunities. For others, this is a time to reflect, regroup,
and focus on the academic year ahead. Whatever you do this summer, be sure
to make the most out of your time. In addition to your summer plans, I hope
you choose to attend the national convention in Orlando, Florida. This
year's presentations, meetings, and social events promise to be
unforgettable. Feel free to read about what NABS has been up to during the
month of May. Please find the link to our online version of the NABS notes
below, followed by the notes themselves. A copy of the NABS notes is also
attached to this email for your convenience. We continuously strive to
update and improve the format and content of our monthly bulletin, so your
suggestions and recommendations are much appreciated.

http://nabslink.org/content/nabs-notes-may-2018

 


NABS Notes: May 2018  


 

In this issue, you will find:  

*         President's Note  

*         Preregister for the 2018 National Convention by May 31  

*         2018 NABS Mentoring Program  

*         Accessibility User Research Collective  

*         Museum - Making Museums Accessible for the Blind  

*         Call for National Convention Volunteers  

*         2018 Nominating Committee  

*         2018 Southeast Regional Student Seminar  

*         NABS Committee Updates  

*         State Division Updates  

*         May Blog Post  

*         NABS Facebook Group  


 


President's Note  


First and foremost, congratulations to our 2018 scholarship finalist class.
By simply reading their career aspirations, I am in awe at the diversity and
ambition threaded throughout the finalists' profiles. Join me in learning
more about our finalists here! <https://nfb.org/scholarships>  It's never
too late to join us for our family reunion in Orlando, but if you want to
save $$$, then preregister <http://www.nfb.org/convention>  by May 31 to
take advantage of the discounts. If you are looking for roommates to cut
back on costs or to have a buddy throughout the week, call or email me and I
will do everything in my power to find you a compatible roomie. During the
busy Convention week, NABS will have a networking event, trailblazing
workshop, business meeting, NABS Olympics, walk-a-thon, and so much more!
Specific details to come with times and locations, but be on the look-out
for all things students at Convention. Particularly for those students
looking for role models or those professionals or students who characterize
themselves as mentors, please apply as a mentee or mentor for our 2018
National Convention Mentoring Program
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmRindqic4gnya1liJL2f0v7WqAMGu1Kc
3Hl6fkDal6Njutw/viewform> . You won't want to miss out on the fun.  

 

Rest assured, if you will not be at the Convention, we will have our annual
business meeting streamed and recorded for convenience. NABS is always
looking for creative ways to get our members more involved and to spread the
word of the Federation. Beyond our National Convention planning efforts,
work is underway and your opinions and suggestions are so appreciated and
valued. Please reach out with ways in which we can improve the National
Association of Blind Students. I love my role as president, but I love this
role because of our members and the possibilities that come to fruition from
being a part of such a powerful and fulfilling organization.  

 


Preregister for the 2018 National Convention by May 31  


When: Tuesday, July 3-Sunday, July 8, 2018

Where: Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819-9357  

Preregistration is now open. When purchased online by May 31, the
preregistration fee for convention is $25 ($30 on-site) and the cost of a
banquet ticket is $65 ($70 on-site).  

Preregister online <https://convention.nfb.org/>   

 


2018 NABS Mentoring Program  


Are you interested in attending the national NFB convention in Orlando,
Florida? Are you looking for guidance, tips and tricks on how to navigate
the countless presentations and activities at the resort? Would you like to
be introduced to leaders of the Federation family? If so, please consider
applying to be a part of the 2018 NABS Mentoring Program. Alternatively, if
you feel that your skillset could benefit prospective mentees, please
consider applying to be a mentor. We need dynamic and compassionate leaders
to promote growth in our membership, and to build upon the forward momentum
of our organization as a whole. You can find the link to the form below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmRindqic4gnya1liJL2f0v7WqAMGu1Kc3
Hl6fkDal6Njutw/viewform  

 

Applications close on June 15. Please contact Katy Olson
(president.iabs at gmail.com) for more information.  

 

 


Accessibility User Research Collective  


The Accessibility User Research Collective (AURC) is looking for people who
are blind or have very low vision to take part in ongoing research projects
that we conduct as a research partner for Microsoft. The goal of these
studies is to use real feedback from real people to assist Microsoft in
improving the usefulness and accessibility of their apps and products. The
studies can include emailed surveys, in-person interviews or focus groups.
Joining the AURC doesn't mean you will be inundated with survey requests.
Only when a study requires someone with a specific disability is that person
contacted; and they are free to turn down the request if it comes at an
inconvenient time for them. The privacy and anonymity of participant
personal information, both in the database and during any studies they
participate in, is protected by strict HIPPAA requirements as well as by
special research security protocols that are required for studies involving
human subjects.  

 

The studies usually provide a modest monetary stipend as thanks for
participating; and from conversations with study participants, they value
the opportunity to help to improve the accessibility and usefulness of apps.


If you decide to join us, you can sign up to our database by filling out a
survey at this link:  <https://is.gd/AURCmemberform>
https://is.gd/AURCmemberform  

 

AURC web site:  <https://accessibilityuserresearchcollective.org/>
https://accessibilityuserresearchcollective.org/  

 


Newseum - Making Museums Accessible for the Blind  


The National Federation of the Blind appreciates our partnership and the
work of John Olson, Co-Founder of 3DPhotoworks LLC, for his efforts in
creating tactile art with audio descriptions at the Museum, a world-renown
museum in our nation's capital. Please join us in viewing a video created
about the undertaking of John Olson, featuring many of our Federationists.  

https://vimeo.com/264628086  

 


Calling for National Convention Volunteers  


Each Convention, the National Association of Blind Students hosts an array
of meetings and activities throughout the week. The most essential element
of making these events a success are our volunteers. From marshalling
students to selling raffle tickets, to helping register students at our
functions or manning the Exhibit Hall table, we need your help to ensure a
seamless process takes place. To learn more about our volunteer
opportunities and to sign up for a shift, please contact Shannon Cantan at
shannoncantan.nfb at gmail.com <mailto:shannoncantan.nfb at gmail.com>  by June
15.  

 


2018 Nominating Committee  


In 2017, NABS appointed a Nominating Committee to thoughtfully recommend
incoming leaders to our membership prior to the election. This year is no
different, as we feel that a nominating committee brings cohesion, trust,
and transparency to our membership, the most important element of our
organization. The committee, appointed by NABS President, Kathryn Webster,
is comprised of leaders across the country who are passionate about the
progress and betterment of the National Association of Blind Students. This
year, President Webster has appointed Michael Ausbun, the current 1st Vice
President of NABS, to serve as Chair of this essential committee. As a
democratic organization, we want to make sure your voice is heard throughout
this process. This year, the five officer positions are up for election, all
of which are 2-year terms. The five positions are President, 1st Vice
President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. If interested in
running for one of our national leadership positions and hoping to be
supported by our national nominating committee, please contact Michael
Ausbun by June 15. If you feel strongly about a certain candidate, we want
to hear from you, as well. Michael can be reached via email at
Michael.ausbun at gmail.com <mailto:Michael.ausbun at gmail.com> . While pondering
the possibility, do not hesitate to connect with anyone on the NABS Board,
particularly Kathryn, as we are here to support your future endeavors and
leadership potential. Feel free to reach out with any questions!  

 


2018 Southeast Regional Student Seminar  


An opportunity to sharpen self-advocacy, confidence, and social networking
abilities for blind students!  


When: August 10-12, 2018  

Where: National Federation of the Blind  

The Jernigan Institute  

 

200 East Wells St.  

Baltimore, MD 21230  

 

Eligibility: Blind High School and college students in the southeast states.
Other interested students are welcomed to attend.  

 

Activities Include: Engaging workshops with Federation mentors, interactive
confidence-building opportunities, and chances to apply NFB philosophy to
real world situations.  

Registration opens on May 15, 2018 and closes on July 15, 2018. To register,
please contact Robert Parsons, President, Virginia Association of Blind
Students at 804-801-7674 or rob.parso3389 at gmail.com
<mailto:rob.parso3389 at gmail.com> . For any questions about this event,
please contact Robert Parsons at 804-801-7674.  

 

NABS Committee Updates  


 


Get involved!  


 

*         Legislative Advocacy Committee  

 

The Legislative Advocacy committee is gearing up for national convention,
where we are partnering with our advocacy and policy team from the national
office to host a self-advocacy/student advocate workshop. We hope to see you
there! We welcome all feedback, and we hope you will consider joining us for
our monthly calls which take place the second Sunday of the month at 8pm
eastern standard time.  

 

*         Fundraising Committee  

 

Keep a look out for the NABS Exhibit Hall table at Convention this year. We
will be selling keychains with the NFB logo for $5, designed by the talented
student artist Elizabeth Sheeler. Our cookbooks will be sold for $15 as
well. Come grab a sample smoothie and learn more about NABS, while
supporting our student division. If you are interested in joining the
Fundraising Committee, please join us on our monthly conference calls every
second Thursday of the month at 9 pm eastern on the NABS line.  

 

 

*         Outreach Committee  

 

With convention coming up, the Outreach Committee is informing students on
convention tips, tricks, do's and don'ts. This month our blog post was
written by Cindy Bennett, a NABS member who traveled abroad to another
convention. We had students share their experiences about the Southwest and
Midwest seminars. We had a membership call on National Convention. Finally,
in an effort to get our word out to all blind students, we've developed a
letter to go to every state's rehab centers, rehab agencies, and affiliates,
explaining the resources we have to offer. Our call is every second Tuesday
of the month, 9PM Eastern, and we would love to have you join!  

 

*         National Convention Planning Committee  

 

NABS is proud to announce a new ad hoc committee for all things Convention.
We will be planning 4 student events in conjunction with the other
committees in an effort to prepare us for fundraising, member engagement,
and best of all fun! The events we are planning are NABS Olympics, NABS
Mentoring Program, volunteer coordination for exhibit hall table, Student
Networking event, and door prizes at our special events! Join us every other
Monday at 8pm eastern on the NABS line!  

 


State Division Updates  


 

Are you curious to see what your fellow students are up to? Please check out
the following updates from several of our proud divisions.  

Please note: All text was taken directly from our state student division
leadership and not amended in any way.  

 

*         North Carolina  

The North Carolina Association of Blind Students is hosting two summer
student receptions-one in Charlotte (June 9th) and one in Raleigh (June 16).
We hope you will consider coming out to learn more about us and the National
Federation of the Blind of North Carolina. Please contact President Kenia
Flores for more information at  <mailto:kenia.flores at furman.edu>
kenia.flores at furman.edu.  

 

*         Hawaii  

 

The Hawaii Association of Blind Students has been actively participating in
the legislative efforts of our local affiliate. During the 2018 state
legislature, we passed House Resolution 138, Requesting the Hawaii State
Judiciary and Department of Human Services to Not Use Blindness as a Basis
for Denying Parental Rights. We had bills in the House and Senate for this
initiative, as well as a Senate Resolution, all of which progressed somewhat
but could not pass their entire chamber. We also had four bills to end the
payment of subminimum wages to workers with disabilities, two of which
received hearings and progressed all the way to their final standing
committee. At that point, by custom, one bill received the final hearing and
advanced to conference committee. A conference committee is a committee
comprised of representatives of both chambers who negotiate the final
language and iron out the differences between House and Senate versions. We
pushed hard but saw the subminimum wage bill die in conference committee. We
will try again next session. Additionally, some of our officers arranged a
meeting with a member of the State House of Representatives and a
representative from the administration of a large private university in
Honolulu. In this meeting, we requested a letter supporting the creation of
voluntary accessibility guidelines for instructional materials in higher
education. Finally, as our affiliate is starting a newsletter, our student
division has a representative on the committee to develop the newsletter.
Every student division has the potential to be a powerful contributor to its
state affiliate, and we are doing our best to contribute in Hawaii.  

 

*         California  

 

Greetings from California! We hope everyone killed it on their finals and
ended their semester on a strong note. The California Association of Blind
Students is hard at working in building membership. This month, we created a
brand-new membership flyer for our student division describing who we are
and how we can be a resource to students. The flyer has been distributed to
all chapter presidents, disability offices in universities, and rehab
counselors. We have also started a new project in outreach where we will
visit a different chapter or two each month to recruit new members to our
division. On June 9, CABS are taking some students out on a beach trip to
Mother's Beach in Marina Del Rey and we will be having a picnic there. As
national convention is just around the corner, we will be having two board
members represent the California student division and they are very eager to
attend our family reunion in Orlando. Our student division will be selling a
gift bag of fidget spinners, skittles, and hand sanitizer for $10, so come
find us to get your gift bag! Thank you and let's go build the National
Federation of the Blind!  

 

*         New Jersey  

 

Happy May from NJABS to our favorite Federation family! NJABS is working
hard at recruitment. We will be contacting disability departments at
multiple colleges throughout the state. We are planning a big event in the
fall that we hope will also pull in more students. The event will be further
planned during our July meeting. There will be a good number of NJ students
at National Convention and we can't wait to see you there!  

 


May Blog Post  


Cindy has been a member of NFB for 11 years and has held several offices for
NABS, the Greater Seattle Chapter and the NFB of Washington. She is a Ph.D.
candidate in the department of Human Centered design at the University of
Washington. This broadly means that she researches how people use
technology. With academia comes a requirement to publish at scholarly
venues, and in her field, scholars attend conferences to share their
published work and network with colleagues. This essay was originally posted
as an email to the AccessComputing list, to which disabled students studying
stem who are involved in the associated grant program are subscribed. She
shared her experience attending a large conference to thank AccessComputing
for funding her travel. If you study a stem subject, learn about
AccessComputing by visiting https://www.washington.edu/accesscomputing/ and
you can visit Cindy's website at  <https://www.bennettc.com/>
https://www.bennettc.com/  

 

I've just returned from Montreal, in Canada's Quebec province, where I
attended the 2018 CHI conference on Human-Computer Interaction generously
sponsored by AccessComputing. I am emailing to share my experience.  

 

This conference is the largest in my field with about 3,500 attendees
annually. It was located at a giant convention center, and attendees stay at
different hotels in the area and evening activities occur all around town.
Accessibility is more of a niche research area than a concern at the
conference, and there are several access-related challenges. As a blind
person, I continue to learn the best way to manage this challenging
environment with professionalism in mind.  

 

In summary, I have become more grateful for people as with a busy schedule,
so many crowds, and an unfamiliar area, I really rely on their kindness
during conferences. However, the navigation challenge means that I plan
ahead and set up networking meetings with loads of colleagues, so I use the
collaborative assistance to my advantage.  

 

I helped to organize a couple of conference activities and attended others.
In summary, the conference activities include the following. Before the
conference begins, attendees can apply for workshops which are one and
two-day gatherings of researchers interested in a similar area. For the CHI
conference, admission to the workshops is easier than getting a paper
accepted, as long as you submit an abstract that is well written and
relevant. A keynote speaker addresses the entire conference for each of the
four main conference days following the workshop. They are carefully chosen
by the organizing committee and are usually very well known. Paper
presentations are 20-minute talks organized into longer sessions with 4
similar papers each where an author paper presents a summary of the project.
These talks are a means to motivate people to read the paper. Papers are
peer reviewed and about 25% of submissions are accepted at this conference.
During breaks, the conference hosts a variety of conversational sessions
like panels to foster a large conversation on one topic, and posters,
technology demonstrations, and a job fair where attendees circulate and
inquire at the stations they are interested in. Several universities and
technology companies host evening socials at nearby restaurants.  

 

I began the conference by participating as a co-organizer in a workshop on
designing classroom technologies inclusive of students with and without
visual impairments. As a co-organizer, I worked with a committee ahead of
time to develop the call for participation, review submissions, and plan the
program schedule. A variety of researchers from those researching young
children to those interested in making online programming lessons more
accessible for high school students attended. After introducing our
research, we worked in small groups to identify challenges we have
encountered and brainstorm solutions. My favorite breakouts focused on
sharing the accessible methods we use to make design more inclusive for
visually impaired people. For example, we made a list of tactile materials
we could build prototypes out of. We also shared ideas for giving back to
our researched communities such as offering to print 3d models for teachers
of visually impaired students. Others shared strategies for engaging
participants by incorporating multisensory activities to move away from
traditional design activities that emphasize vision. One attendee
recommended some children's games for making people feel more relaxed and
comfortable, and another researcher asked us to record our ideas in
recordable birthday cards which forced us to listen and share in a way we
had never thought of before as understanding the rudimentary recordings
required active listening.  

 

A good friend attended the workshop with me, and she offered to meet me at
my hotel beforehand. In doing so, she showed me the shortest route to the
convention center. There were several streets I could have taken and doors I
could enter, but since we have worked together before, she knew what signs
to look for to find the best path. We found an intersection across a busy
street controlled by a traffic light, and a door to the convention center
with a straight path to the registration area. She showed me a couple of
landmarks, so I could meet someone. I purposely stay close to conference
venues because I have found that minimizing navigation helps me to get more
out of conferences, but coordinating this informal O&M really helped me to
feel more confident and in more control of my schedule. I highly recommend
that blind and visually impaired people do this. If you do not know anyone
attending the conference, several conferences have volunteers. You can
inquire the organizing committee ahead of time to learn whether a volunteer
could meet you before the conference to help you scope out the area.  

 

Throughout the week, I referenced a conference schedule I made for myself.
The conference lists all presentations in a smartphone app, and you can add
interesting sessions to a schedule. Of course, I overbooked myself and did
not attend all sessions, but this app was incredibly helpful, so I can
reference sessions I missed after the conference has finished and read the
papers instead. I highly recommend calendaring events before a conference
whether they are organized into a convenient app or whether you have to
manually enter the appointments. It saves a lot of cognitive energy
wondering what to do at any given time.  

 

Since I have been doing research for almost six years, I have accumulated a
bunch of colleagues who I like to meet with. At the beginning of the
conference, I messaged several people and set up lunch and coffee break
meetings. I would ask them beforehand if they wouldn't mind meeting me
somewhere. This was almost never an issue. In this way, I got to network
with tons of colleagues, and most were happy to help me get from my previous
location and to my next location. It was very important that I could
navigate some places on my own but getting what I wanted to out of the
conference meant sacrificing some autonomy, and I found that most people
were more than happy to help me.  

 

A lot of blind and visually impaired people are taught to learn skills to be
independent, and these are incredibly important. But I have found that
asking for help and setting clear boundaries has not sacrificed my
professionalism or independence. For example, when I asked friends to meet,
I would alert them ahead of time, asking if they could meet me somewhere. In
the cases where the person was going to be far away or when they had to be
somewhere very quickly, I had the landmarks in mind and could almost always
find one of those with them, so I could then regroup on my own. The key was
that I tried to set up expectations by asking ahead of time and having more
than one place I could go to reorient myself when things changed last
minute.  

 

On the last day of the conference, I gave a presentation accompanying the
paper on which I was the lead author. In summer, 2017, I interned at
Microsoft Research and did a fun project interviewing visually impaired
teens on their use of photo-centric social media like Instagram and
Snapchat. We submitted the paper to CHI in September and it was reviewed and
accepted for publication, which comes with an invitation to present at the
conference. When creating the presentation, my co-authors and I agreed that
showing videos would make the teens' use patterns much clearer to the
audience. I have experience presenting slides with videos which led me to
decide to co-present with a co-author. In past experiences, I have
configured my computer with a sound card to send my screen reader to my
headphones and video media to the speakers. I have had both positive and
negative experiences with this working, and I decided that since at least 45
people were presenting in the same room during the sessions before mine that
week, I wouldn't chance the setup going Arie. I didn't think any planning
ahead could prepare for potential technical difficulty, and I definitely did
not want the audience to hear my screen reader or to control the
presentation without one. My co-presenter and I practiced the talk a few
times, and we easily learned to work together; she had a copy of my talk
transcript in the presenter's notes, so she knew when to advance the slide,
and I revised the transcript several times, so I spoke to it rather than
going off script onto tangents. I found this to be an effective method for
presenting. I can present on my own, but it gave me accountability to
practice and speak clearly, and I did not have to worry about the potential
awkwardness of splitting my sound output in a heavily used, unfamiliar
conference room.  

 

Other conference highlights included the Diversity and Inclusion lunch where
senior researchers with underrepresented identities shared short talks of
their struggles and hopes which helped me to feel less alone. I also enjoyed
attending a panel on fostering a more slow and sustainable academia. I got
some great tips from colleagues. For example, I was challenged to make a
list of recent accomplishments every time I tell someone 'no' to remind
myself that my 'no' is being said thoughtfully and with everyone's best
interests in mind since I would not be able to give my time well if I do not
have it. I suggested something that has been taught me, that people find a
group for whom they direct their service, to help them to more easily say
'no' when people ask for their time. For example, I prioritize helping
students with disabilities, and if someone contacts me who does not fit that
demographic, I try to point them toward other resources instead of meeting
with them.  

 

Since I have been around this research community for a while, I am
struggling to remember what it was liked to awkwardly amble around a
networking event, though I remember the feelings well, and I still feel
awkward and alone sometimes at conferences. If you are struggling to meet
people, I recommend finding conversational events at conferences that are
smaller than giant poster sessions or exhibit halls. For example, a part of
the conference I forgot to mention are the special interest groups. People
at conferences are generally interested in getting to know people
researching similar things as them, so I have found that by attending those,
I meet people who are usually open to set up a coffee with me, even if I end
up tagging along with some of their other colleagues. You could also make a
point to walk to the front after a session. The presenters usually stick
around for questions, and from personal experience, I love it when someone
comes to talk to me, so I am not standing at the front by myself.  

 

I still have challenges navigating conferences. I have never attentively
circulated through the poster sessions, demos, or job fairs at CHI. I often
have other plans while they are going on and I get lost in conversation. But
I know I miss some cool research, and I hate not having a reference point
when interesting projects come up in conversation. I will be looking for a
job in the next couple of years, so I probably need to get better about
this. I try to be thoughtful about what I am asking of colleagues. If I
could find one who was also looking for a job, it might be ok to ask them.
But whereas I am comfortable to ask a colleague to direct me to a meeting
room when they are walking to a nearby room, asking for someone's time for
an hour to describe projects seems to cross a line for me. Yet navigating
some of these spaces in crowds on my own is inefficient. So, I look forward
to brainstorming with my many blind friends, who always have great ideas! I
bring this up to note that despite my experience, I still encounter
challenges.  

 

I have shared my very individual experience. What assistance may help me to
get the most out of a conference may make someone else feel uncomfortable.
The most important things that I try to keep in mind whenever embarking on
any adventure are however applicable to anyone. Set yourself up with great
skills so you can make choices about when you ask for assistance and what
assistance you ask for. Always prepare for assistance to fall through by
having a backup plan and reaching for those great blindness skills and
recognize that you are continuously learning and be compassionate toward
yourself when you don't do something the way you would prefer.  

 

I am very grateful to AccessComputing for providing funding to attend the
CHI conference. I am happy to answer any questions about navigating
conferences, being a Ph.D. student who has completed most milestones, or
internships as a blind person, so feel free to be in touch!  

 


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From alpineimagination at gmail.com  Wed May 30 16:08:28 2018
From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
Date: Wed, 30 May 2018 09:08:28 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Help Needed with JAWS Voices
Message-ID: <A6F6B11B-6F3A-4D12-A5CE-95457F9B1583@gmail.com>


Hi All,
I recently had to reformat my computer. Previously, I was using the JAWS British voice Daniel, and so I'd like to install him again.
I found the voice file by going to the JAWS context menu, then help, then voices. I have JAWS 18, so chose Vocalizer Express 2, the category of voices for jaws 18. 
I didn't have any problems downloading the file, but when I open it, instead of installation options or instructions as I'd expect, the file just opens up as a document in Notepad. I can't find installation instructions. I was wondering if anyone knew how to install a JAWS voice once it's downloaded?
Thanks,
Vejas