From alpineimagination at gmail.com Sun Jan 6 21:01:59 2019 From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas) Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 13:01:59 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] Trouble Using the "Find" feature on Iphone Pages app Message-ID: Hi All, I hope you have had a great New Year. I am having difficulty searching for words and phrases on the Iphone Pages app. I go to "More" and "Find" and type in the phrase I want. The phone will highlight it, but then take me back to the "find" field rather than taking me to the area in which I was searching. Does anyone know whether the "find" feature is accessible? Thank you, Vejas From rob.parso3389 at gmail.com Mon Jan 7 14:23:17 2019 From: rob.parso3389 at gmail.com (rob.parso3389 at gmail.com) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 09:23:17 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Mi-ABS Challenges You! Message-ID: <004f01d4a694$8943a770$9bcaf650$@gmail.com> Howdy Nabsters As many of us begin our journey back to academia, I know that some of us wishes that break was not over. I am here to tell you that I feel your pain. The life of laying around binge watching Fairy Tail and Dragon Ball Super are now over for me, but there is one thing that I am looking forward to. If you guessed it's being able to catch up with you guys at Washington Seminar in two weeks, then you are mind readers. However, I have a challenge for all of you. If you all are up for the challenge, then I will promise you a bunch of laughs the next time we link up, whether it be at convention seminar, or even at a random KFC that I frequent. Challenge: Support the Michigan Association of Blind Students at seminar with our button or cookie fundraiser. Details: Mi-ABS is fundraising two incredible items at seminar. First, we are fundraising official Washington Seminar buttons. The buttons are about 2-inches in circumference, they are blue, with red lettering and white outlines. It is the perfect way to be both patriotic and loyal to your fellow students. The buttons have the official NFB logo on it, our 2019 Washington Seminar hashtag, and the traditional "Don't deny, aim high," message. Yes, we are in the age of Disability One, but we kept the mantra because it has the HR 1772 spirit. The buttons cost $3 each. We are also fundraising delicious chocolate chip cookies. They are soft baked and ready for consumption after purchase. You can buy two chocolate chip cookies for $1. How to Meet the Challenge: There are a few ways to meet the Mi-ABS challenge. 1. Find a Mi-ABS member at Washington Seminar and buy buttons, cookies, or both. 2. Preorder your cookies or buttons for reservation and delivery at Seminar. If you use Venmo, Mi-ABS has a great option for you. Use the handle @MiABS-Treasury to find our official division treasurer's account, transfer funds to Mi-ABS, and write your order and name in the description. If you do this, I will personally drop off your item(s) and perform a silly dance for you! 3. Accept the Challenge from Home: Not everyone attends seminar, and we understand this. If you are one of these students that are not attending but still want to get involved, there are a few ways to meet this challenge. You can use the Venmo handle @MiABS-Treasury to send an order to Mi-ABS. We will then contact you and figure out how to get your items shipped to you or given to someone in your state affiliate that is present at the seminar. Remember to encourage your affiliate members to support, even if you do not plan to come to Washington Seminar. The Prize: Aside from winning my friendship, which is a prize, there is a prize for the person that supports the Mi-ABS challenge. The eighth NABS member that supports the challenge in buying either a button or some cookies in the next few weeks will be put in a drawing for consideration of our next fundraiser, "For the Love of Michigan," where you will have a chance to win a Valentine's Day spa basket for you or your significant other. We look forward to getting you ready for the Mi-ABS challenge. Have a great a productive week. Blessings Robert E. Parsons Jr. Board Member, Michigan Association of Blind Students National Federation of the Blind of Michigan Phone: 804 801 7674 "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglas From president.iabs at gmail.com Mon Jan 7 22:36:50 2019 From: president.iabs at gmail.com (Kathryn Olsen) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 22:36:50 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] LAST CALL: Iowa Summer Youth Counselor Applications In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: Hey Fellow Students, Today is the last day to apply to become a counselor for the Iowa Summer Youth Program. Please read the information below if you are interested. Applications must be received no later than midnight tonight. Please reach out if you have any questions. All the best, Katy Olsen President | Iowa Association of Blind Students Vice President | National Federation of the Blind of Iowa 515.783.4522 | president.iabs at gmail.com ________________________________ [Iowa Department for the Blind logo] Summer Youth Counselor Education and Training Division Location: Des Moines, Iowa PART TIME/FULL TIME STATUS: up to 12 Temporary Full-Time Positions SALARY: $16.36/hr. Expected total salary to be approximately $7,500 Post Close Date: January 7, 2019 Job Description: Temporary Summer Youth Counselors will support the mission, vision and values of the Iowa Department for the Blind. Counselors will mentor youth ages 14-21 during IDB’s two month residential summer program. Roles will be assigned based on staff skills and interests, but will include assisting to teach alternative techniques of blindness through classes such as braille, cane travel, assistive technology, home and personal management and woodshop, or teaching alternative techniques of blindness through assisting students in their apartments and during evening and weekend activities. Duties and responsibilities to include the following: * Support student learning through braille, technology, home management, shop and cane travel instruction. * Reinforce blindness skills learned in Orientation Center classes through assisting students with daily living tasks, meal planning and preparation, laundry, homework, and cleaning and organizing apartments. * Assist students in participating in activities in the community such as eating at restaurants, shopping, bowling and rock climbing. Reinforce proper cane technique and other nonvisual skills during these activities. * Serve as a role model to students in the use of nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills. * Ensure safety of students by monitoring student behavior and the student living areas. * Communicate with other summer program staff regarding student needs and progress. Document student progress including written student reports at the end of the summer. * Perform other duties as assigned. Essential functions of this position: * Demonstrate and promote a positive philosophy of blindness * Monitor student behavior and living areas * Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in the English language. * Demonstrate proper use of the long White cane * Read and write braille * Actively participate in all summer program activities Work Schedule: * April 5-7 2019, staff training weekend * May 28 – August 15, 2019, primary time of employment * Summer youth counselors will work approximately forty hours per week, with the potential for overtime. Schedules will vary based on assigned duties. * It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment. For further information, contact Helen Stevens, 515-829-7411 orhelen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us To Apply: Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume and letter of application to: Helen Stevens Education and Training Director Iowa Department for the Blind 524 4th Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us [A proud partner of the american job center network] Phone: 515-281-1333 E-mail: information at blind.state.ia.us Iowa Department for the Blind 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 Stay Connected with the Iowa Department for the Blind: [Facebook] [Twitter] [Blog] [Youtube] [Govdelivery] Manage Subscriptions Help [Bookmark and Share] -------------- next part -------------- _______________________________________________ Tall-Corn mailing list Tall-Corn at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/tall-corn_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Tall-Corn: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/tall-corn_nfbnet.org/president.iabs%40gmail.com From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com Mon Jan 7 23:11:13 2019 From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 18:11:13 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] LAST CALL: Iowa Summer Youth Counselor Applications In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <65BC947C-55F7-4A61-8528-0C577C3DA692@gmail.com> Hi Catherine, I sent Helen my resume and cover letter, but I did not get confirmation back that she has received both documents. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 7, 2019, at 17:36, Kathryn Olsen via NABS-L wrote: > > Hey Fellow Students, > > Today is the last day to apply to become a counselor for the Iowa Summer Youth Program. Please read the information below if you are interested. Applications must be received no later than midnight tonight. Please reach out if you have any questions. > > > All the best, > > Katy Olsen > > President | Iowa Association of Blind Students > Vice President | National Federation of the Blind of Iowa > 515.783.4522 | president.iabs at gmail.com > > > > ________________________________ > > [Iowa Department for the Blind logo] > > > > > > > > Summer Youth Counselor > > Education and Training Division > Location: Des Moines, Iowa > PART TIME/FULL TIME STATUS: up to 12 Temporary Full-Time Positions > SALARY: $16.36/hr. Expected total salary to be approximately $7,500 > Post Close Date: January 7, 2019 > > Job Description: > > Temporary Summer Youth Counselors will support the mission, vision and values of the Iowa Department for the Blind. Counselors will mentor youth ages 14-21 during IDB’s two month residential summer program. Roles will be assigned based on staff skills and interests, but will include assisting to teach alternative techniques of blindness through classes such as braille, cane travel, assistive technology, home and personal management and woodshop, or teaching alternative techniques of blindness through assisting students in their apartments and during evening and weekend activities. > > Duties and responsibilities to include the following: > > * Support student learning through braille, technology, home management, shop and cane travel instruction. > * Reinforce blindness skills learned in Orientation Center classes through assisting students with daily living tasks, meal planning and preparation, laundry, homework, and cleaning and organizing apartments. > * Assist students in participating in activities in the community such as eating at restaurants, shopping, bowling and rock climbing. Reinforce proper cane technique and other nonvisual skills during these activities. > * Serve as a role model to students in the use of nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills. > * Ensure safety of students by monitoring student behavior and the student living areas. > * Communicate with other summer program staff regarding student needs and progress. Document student progress including written student reports at the end of the summer. > * Perform other duties as assigned. > > Essential functions of this position: > > * Demonstrate and promote a positive philosophy of blindness > * Monitor student behavior and living areas > * Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in the English language. > * Demonstrate proper use of the long White cane > * Read and write braille > * Actively participate in all summer program activities > > Work Schedule: > > * April 5-7 2019, staff training weekend > * May 28 – August 15, 2019, primary time of employment > * Summer youth counselors will work approximately forty hours per week, with the potential for overtime. Schedules will vary based on assigned duties. > * It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment. > > For further information, contact Helen Stevens, 515-829-7411 orhelen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us > > To Apply: > Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume and letter of application to: > > Helen Stevens > Education and Training Director > Iowa Department for the Blind > 524 4th Street > Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 > helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us > > > [A proud partner of the american job center network] > > > > Phone: 515-281-1333 > E-mail: information at blind.state.ia.us > > Iowa Department for the Blind > 524 Fourth Street > Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 > > > > > > Stay Connected with the Iowa Department for the Blind: > > [Facebook] [Twitter] [Blog] [Youtube] [Govdelivery] > > Manage Subscriptions Help [Bookmark and Share] > > > _______________________________________________ > Tall-Corn mailing list > Tall-Corn at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/tall-corn_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Tall-Corn: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/tall-corn_nfbnet.org/president.iabs%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/mkvnfb94%40gmail.com From cather_dustin at yahoo.com Mon Jan 7 23:11:49 2019 From: cather_dustin at yahoo.com (Dustin Cather) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 23:11:49 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [NABS-L] NABS Fundraising call this Sunday January 13th at 9 PM Eastern References: <948443719.15993519.1546902709009.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <948443719.15993519.1546902709009@mail.yahoo.com> Greeting students! Happy New Year! Join us Sunday, January 13th for the first NABS fundraising call of 2019. We will be discussing the final push as we head into Washington Seminar. We are very excited as our annual auction is one of our biggest fundraising efforts of the year. So join us at 9 PM Eastern time this Sunday on the NABS line. Call in number: 712 770 5197Access code: 265669 We are looking forward to having you on the call, and looking forward to grow our fundraising efforts in 2019! Best,Dustin CatherTreasurer - The National Association of Blind Studentscather.dustin at gmail.com From president.iabs at gmail.com Mon Jan 7 23:30:48 2019 From: president.iabs at gmail.com (Kathryn Olsen) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 17:30:48 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] LAST CALL: Iowa Summer Youth Counselor Applications In-Reply-To: <65BC947C-55F7-4A61-8528-0C577C3DA692@gmail.com> References: <65BC947C-55F7-4A61-8528-0C577C3DA692@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi Mariya, I’m very excited to hear that you applied for the Iowa Summer Program! I’m sorry that you didn’t receive a confirmation. Would you be willing to tell me when you sent your documents in? Talk to you soon, Katy On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 5:21 PM Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L wrote: > Hi Catherine, I sent Helen my resume and cover letter, but I did not get > confirmation back that she has received both documents. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 7, 2019, at 17:36, Kathryn Olsen via NABS-L > wrote: > > > > Hey Fellow Students, > > > > Today is the last day to apply to become a counselor for the Iowa Summer > Youth Program. Please read the information below if you are interested. > Applications must be received no later than midnight tonight. Please reach > out if you have any questions. > > > > > > All the best, > > > > Katy Olsen > > > > President | Iowa Association of Blind Students > > Vice President | National Federation of the Blind of Iowa > > 515.783.4522 | president.iabs at gmail.com > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > [Iowa Department for the Blind logo] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Summer Youth Counselor< > https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2252081/secretary-1?department%5B0%5D=131+Iowa+Department+for+the+Blind&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery > > > > > > Education and Training Division > > Location: Des Moines, Iowa > > PART TIME/FULL TIME STATUS: up to 12 Temporary Full-Time Positions > > SALARY: $16.36/hr. Expected total salary to be approximately $7,500 > > Post Close Date: January 7, 2019 > > > > Job Description: > > > > Temporary Summer Youth Counselors will support the mission, vision and > values of the Iowa Department for the Blind. Counselors will mentor youth > ages 14-21 during IDB’s two month residential summer program. Roles will be > assigned based on staff skills and interests, but will include assisting to > teach alternative techniques of blindness through classes such as braille, > cane travel, assistive technology, home and personal management and > woodshop, or teaching alternative techniques of blindness through assisting > students in their apartments and during evening and weekend activities. > > > > Duties and responsibilities to include the following: > > > > * Support student learning through braille, technology, home > management, shop and cane travel instruction. > > * Reinforce blindness skills learned in Orientation Center classes > through assisting students with daily living tasks, meal planning and > preparation, laundry, homework, and cleaning and organizing apartments. > > * Assist students in participating in activities in the community > such as eating at restaurants, shopping, bowling and rock climbing. > Reinforce proper cane technique and other nonvisual skills during these > activities. > > * Serve as a role model to students in the use of nonvisual > techniques and problem-solving skills. > > * Ensure safety of students by monitoring student behavior and the > student living areas. > > * Communicate with other summer program staff regarding student needs > and progress. Document student progress including written student reports > at the end of the summer. > > * Perform other duties as assigned. > > > > Essential functions of this position: > > > > * Demonstrate and promote a positive philosophy of blindness > > * Monitor student behavior and living areas > > * Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in the English > language. > > * Demonstrate proper use of the long White cane > > * Read and write braille > > * Actively participate in all summer program activities > > > > Work Schedule: > > > > * April 5-7 2019, staff training weekend > > * May 28 – August 15, 2019, primary time of employment > > * Summer youth counselors will work approximately forty hours per > week, with the potential for overtime. Schedules will vary based on > assigned duties. > > * It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct > background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of > employment. > > > > For further information, contact Helen Stevens, 515-829-7411 > orhelen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us > > > > To Apply: > > Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral > requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human > Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this position > must submit a resume and letter of application to: > > > > Helen Stevens > > Education and Training Director > > Iowa Department for the Blind > > 524 4th Street > > Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 > > helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us > > > > > > [A proud partner of the american job center network] > > > > > > > > Phone: 515-281-1333 > > E-mail: information at blind.state.ia.us information at blind.state.ia.us> > > > > Iowa Department for the Blind > > 524 Fourth Street > > Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 > > > > > > > > > > > > Stay Connected with the Iowa Department for the Blind: > > > > [Facebook]< > https://www.facebook.com/idbonline/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> > [Twitter] < > https://twitter.com/idbonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> > [Blog] < > https://blind.iowa.gov/newsroom/blogs?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> > [Youtube] < > https://www.youtube.com/user/IDBonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> > [Govdelivery] < > https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/topics?qsp=IACIO_30 > > > > > > Manage Subscriptions< > https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/edit?preferences=true#tab1> > Help [Bookmark and Share] < > https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/21a24aa?reqfrom=share > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Tall-Corn mailing list > > Tall-Corn at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/tall-corn_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Tall-Corn: > > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/tall-corn_nfbnet.org/president.iabs%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/mkvnfb94%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/president.iabs%40gmail.com > -- Katy Olsen President | Iowa Association of Blind Students Vice President | National Federation of the Blind of Iowa 515.783.4522 | president.iabs at gmail.com From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com Tue Jan 8 02:40:36 2019 From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 21:40:36 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] LAST CALL: Iowa Summer Youth Counselor Applications In-Reply-To: References: <65BC947C-55F7-4A61-8528-0C577C3DA692@gmail.com> Message-ID: <77D6591E-EFC9-420C-A99C-6AA614E5AE80@gmail.com> I sent them in yesterday morning to her address, the same one that you put in the initial email announcing the opportunity. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 7, 2019, at 18:30, Kathryn Olsen via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi Mariya, > > I’m very excited to hear that you applied for the Iowa Summer Program! I’m > sorry that you didn’t receive a confirmation. Would you be willing to tell > me when you sent your documents in? > > Talk to you soon, > > Katy > > On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 5:21 PM Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L > wrote: > >> Hi Catherine, I sent Helen my resume and cover letter, but I did not get >> confirmation back that she has received both documents. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jan 7, 2019, at 17:36, Kathryn Olsen via NABS-L >> wrote: >>> >>> Hey Fellow Students, >>> >>> Today is the last day to apply to become a counselor for the Iowa Summer >> Youth Program. Please read the information below if you are interested. >> Applications must be received no later than midnight tonight. Please reach >> out if you have any questions. >>> >>> >>> All the best, >>> >>> Katy Olsen >>> >>> President | Iowa Association of Blind Students >>> Vice President | National Federation of the Blind of Iowa >>> 515.783.4522 | president.iabs at gmail.com >>> >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> >>> [Iowa Department for the Blind logo] >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Summer Youth Counselor< >> https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2252081/secretary-1?department%5B0%5D=131+Iowa+Department+for+the+Blind&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery >>> >>> >>> Education and Training Division >>> Location: Des Moines, Iowa >>> PART TIME/FULL TIME STATUS: up to 12 Temporary Full-Time Positions >>> SALARY: $16.36/hr. Expected total salary to be approximately $7,500 >>> Post Close Date: January 7, 2019 >>> >>> Job Description: >>> >>> Temporary Summer Youth Counselors will support the mission, vision and >> values of the Iowa Department for the Blind. Counselors will mentor youth >> ages 14-21 during IDB’s two month residential summer program. Roles will be >> assigned based on staff skills and interests, but will include assisting to >> teach alternative techniques of blindness through classes such as braille, >> cane travel, assistive technology, home and personal management and >> woodshop, or teaching alternative techniques of blindness through assisting >> students in their apartments and during evening and weekend activities. >>> >>> Duties and responsibilities to include the following: >>> >>> * Support student learning through braille, technology, home >> management, shop and cane travel instruction. >>> * Reinforce blindness skills learned in Orientation Center classes >> through assisting students with daily living tasks, meal planning and >> preparation, laundry, homework, and cleaning and organizing apartments. >>> * Assist students in participating in activities in the community >> such as eating at restaurants, shopping, bowling and rock climbing. >> Reinforce proper cane technique and other nonvisual skills during these >> activities. >>> * Serve as a role model to students in the use of nonvisual >> techniques and problem-solving skills. >>> * Ensure safety of students by monitoring student behavior and the >> student living areas. >>> * Communicate with other summer program staff regarding student needs >> and progress. Document student progress including written student reports >> at the end of the summer. >>> * Perform other duties as assigned. >>> >>> Essential functions of this position: >>> >>> * Demonstrate and promote a positive philosophy of blindness >>> * Monitor student behavior and living areas >>> * Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in the English >> language. >>> * Demonstrate proper use of the long White cane >>> * Read and write braille >>> * Actively participate in all summer program activities >>> >>> Work Schedule: >>> >>> * April 5-7 2019, staff training weekend >>> * May 28 – August 15, 2019, primary time of employment >>> * Summer youth counselors will work approximately forty hours per >> week, with the potential for overtime. Schedules will vary based on >> assigned duties. >>> * It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct >> background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of >> employment. >>> >>> For further information, contact Helen Stevens, 515-829-7411 >> orhelen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us >>> >>> To Apply: >>> Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral >> requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human >> Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this position >> must submit a resume and letter of application to: >>> >>> Helen Stevens >>> Education and Training Director >>> Iowa Department for the Blind >>> 524 4th Street >>> Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 >>> helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us >>> >>> >>> [A proud partner of the american job center network] >>> >>> >>> >>> Phone: 515-281-1333 >>> E-mail: information at blind.state.ia.us> information at blind.state.ia.us> >>> >>> Iowa Department for the Blind >>> 524 Fourth Street >>> Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Stay Connected with the Iowa Department for the Blind: >>> >>> [Facebook]< >> https://www.facebook.com/idbonline/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> >> [Twitter] < >> https://twitter.com/idbonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> >> [Blog] < >> https://blind.iowa.gov/newsroom/blogs?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> >> [Youtube] < >> https://www.youtube.com/user/IDBonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> >> [Govdelivery] < >> https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/topics?qsp=IACIO_30 >>> >>> >>> Manage Subscriptions< >> https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/edit?preferences=true#tab1> >> Help [Bookmark and Share] < >> https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/21a24aa?reqfrom=share >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Tall-Corn mailing list >>> Tall-Corn at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/tall-corn_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> Tall-Corn: >>> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/tall-corn_nfbnet.org/president.iabs%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/mkvnfb94%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/president.iabs%40gmail.com >> > -- > Katy Olsen > > President | Iowa Association of Blind Students > Vice President | National Federation of the Blind of Iowa > 515.783.4522 | president.iabs 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: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/mkvnfb94%40gmail.com From president.iabs at gmail.com Tue Jan 8 03:17:21 2019 From: president.iabs at gmail.com (Kathryn Olsen) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 21:17:21 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] LAST CALL: Iowa Summer Youth Counselor Applications In-Reply-To: <77D6591E-EFC9-420C-A99C-6AA614E5AE80@gmail.com> References: <65BC947C-55F7-4A61-8528-0C577C3DA692@gmail.com> <77D6591E-EFC9-420C-A99C-6AA614E5AE80@gmail.com> Message-ID: Okay, once again, I'm sorry that you haven't heard back. The deadline is midnight tonight so you might hear from her in the next couple days. Wish I could help! Best of luck, Katy On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 8:41 PM Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L wrote: > I sent them in yesterday morning to her address, the same one that you put > in the initial email announcing the opportunity. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 7, 2019, at 18:30, Kathryn Olsen via NABS-L > wrote: > > > > Hi Mariya, > > > > I’m very excited to hear that you applied for the Iowa Summer Program! > I’m > > sorry that you didn’t receive a confirmation. Would you be willing to > tell > > me when you sent your documents in? > > > > Talk to you soon, > > > > Katy > > > > On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 5:21 PM Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L < > nabs-l at nfbnet.org> > > wrote: > > > >> Hi Catherine, I sent Helen my resume and cover letter, but I did not get > >> confirmation back that she has received both documents. > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > >>> On Jan 7, 2019, at 17:36, Kathryn Olsen via NABS-L > >> wrote: > >>> > >>> Hey Fellow Students, > >>> > >>> Today is the last day to apply to become a counselor for the Iowa > Summer > >> Youth Program. Please read the information below if you are interested. > >> Applications must be received no later than midnight tonight. Please > reach > >> out if you have any questions. > >>> > >>> > >>> All the best, > >>> > >>> Katy Olsen > >>> > >>> President | Iowa Association of Blind Students > >>> Vice President | National Federation of the Blind of Iowa > >>> 515.783.4522 | president.iabs at gmail.com > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> ________________________________ > >>> > >>> [Iowa Department for the Blind logo] > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Summer Youth Counselor< > >> > https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2252081/secretary-1?department%5B0%5D=131+Iowa+Department+for+the+Blind&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery > >>> > >>> > >>> Education and Training Division > >>> Location: Des Moines, Iowa > >>> PART TIME/FULL TIME STATUS: up to 12 Temporary Full-Time Positions > >>> SALARY: $16.36/hr. Expected total salary to be approximately $7,500 > >>> Post Close Date: January 7, 2019 > >>> > >>> Job Description: > >>> > >>> Temporary Summer Youth Counselors will support the mission, vision and > >> values of the Iowa Department for the Blind. Counselors will mentor > youth > >> ages 14-21 during IDB’s two month residential summer program. Roles > will be > >> assigned based on staff skills and interests, but will include > assisting to > >> teach alternative techniques of blindness through classes such as > braille, > >> cane travel, assistive technology, home and personal management and > >> woodshop, or teaching alternative techniques of blindness through > assisting > >> students in their apartments and during evening and weekend activities. > >>> > >>> Duties and responsibilities to include the following: > >>> > >>> * Support student learning through braille, technology, home > >> management, shop and cane travel instruction. > >>> * Reinforce blindness skills learned in Orientation Center classes > >> through assisting students with daily living tasks, meal planning and > >> preparation, laundry, homework, and cleaning and organizing apartments. > >>> * Assist students in participating in activities in the community > >> such as eating at restaurants, shopping, bowling and rock climbing. > >> Reinforce proper cane technique and other nonvisual skills during these > >> activities. > >>> * Serve as a role model to students in the use of nonvisual > >> techniques and problem-solving skills. > >>> * Ensure safety of students by monitoring student behavior and the > >> student living areas. > >>> * Communicate with other summer program staff regarding student needs > >> and progress. Document student progress including written student > reports > >> at the end of the summer. > >>> * Perform other duties as assigned. > >>> > >>> Essential functions of this position: > >>> > >>> * Demonstrate and promote a positive philosophy of blindness > >>> * Monitor student behavior and living areas > >>> * Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in the English > >> language. > >>> * Demonstrate proper use of the long White cane > >>> * Read and write braille > >>> * Actively participate in all summer program activities > >>> > >>> Work Schedule: > >>> > >>> * April 5-7 2019, staff training weekend > >>> * May 28 – August 15, 2019, primary time of employment > >>> * Summer youth counselors will work approximately forty hours per > >> week, with the potential for overtime. Schedules will vary based on > >> assigned duties. > >>> * It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct > >> background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of > >> employment. > >>> > >>> For further information, contact Helen Stevens, 515-829-7411 > >> orhelen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us Helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> > >>> > >>> To Apply: > >>> Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral > >> requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human > >> Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this > position > >> must submit a resume and letter of application to: > >>> > >>> Helen Stevens > >>> Education and Training Director > >>> Iowa Department for the Blind > >>> 524 4th Street > >>> Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 > >>> helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us > > >>> > >>> > >>> [A proud partner of the american job center network] > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Phone: 515-281-1333 > >>> E-mail: information at blind.state.ia.us >> information at blind.state.ia.us> > >>> > >>> Iowa Department for the Blind > >>> 524 Fourth Street > >>> Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Stay Connected with the Iowa Department for the Blind: > >>> > >>> [Facebook]< > >> > https://www.facebook.com/idbonline/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery > > > >> [Twitter] < > >> https://twitter.com/idbonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> > >> [Blog] < > >> > https://blind.iowa.gov/newsroom/blogs?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery > > > >> [Youtube] < > >> > https://www.youtube.com/user/IDBonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery > > > >> [Govdelivery] < > >> > https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/topics?qsp=IACIO_30 > >>> > >>> > >>> Manage Subscriptions< > >> > https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/edit?preferences=true#tab1 > > > >> Help [Bookmark and Share] > < > >> > https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/21a24aa?reqfrom=share > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> Tall-Corn mailing list > >>> Tall-Corn at nfbnet.org > >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/tall-corn_nfbnet.org > >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > >> Tall-Corn: > >>> > >> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/tall-corn_nfbnet.org/president.iabs%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/mkvnfb94%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/president.iabs%40gmail.com > >> > > -- > > Katy Olsen > > > > President | Iowa Association of Blind Students > > Vice President | National Federation of the Blind of Iowa > > 515.783.4522 | president.iabs 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: > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/mkvnfb94%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/president.iabs%40gmail.com > -- Katy Olsen President | Iowa Association of Blind Students Vice President | National Federation of the Blind of Iowa 515.783.4522 | president.iabs at gmail.com From rollercoasterman86 at gmail.com Tue Jan 8 23:05:05 2019 From: rollercoasterman86 at gmail.com (andrew edgcumbe) Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 18:05:05 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] zoom Message-ID: Hi I just was wondering where can i get zoom for my windows computer like where can i get zoom? I just wanted to make sure i get the right version From matthewhgip at gmail.com Tue Jan 8 23:22:05 2019 From: matthewhgip at gmail.com (Matthew Gip) Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 15:22:05 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] Join NABS Outreach Call Next Monday at 9 pm Eastern Message-ID: <75F49FEA-82BC-417B-B2C8-7974950BD40E@gmail.com> Hello Students! Happy New Year to all! The NABS Outreach Committee is ready to kick off the new year with our first committee call of the year next Monday, January 14, at 9 pm eastern. This month’s theme will be traveling abroad, where we will discuss traveling techniques in navigating airports, advocating a case for your school for traveling abroad, and strategies for packing for such a long distance trip. Call: (712) 770-5197 Access code: 265669 If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to reach out. See you next Monday! Best regards, Matthew Gip President | California Association of Blind Students Board Member | National Federation of the Blind of California Co-Chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee Phone: (559) 375-2068 Email: matthewhgip at gmail.com From cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com Wed Jan 9 22:27:29 2019 From: cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com (Chris Nusbaum) Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 17:27:29 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: Microsoft Accepting Application for Youth Programs References: <47D2C6F3-AE88-4FCE-97CD-949E8F950CC2@acborg.onmicrosoft.com> Message-ID: > Microsoft is accepting applications for two programs designed to empower youth with disabilities and build a pipeline of talent. > > Ninja Camp > Last August, Microsoft launched a weeklong Ninja Camp at their Redmond, WA campus for high school students with disabilities to provide an introduction to technology, life at Microsoft, and the future of accessibility. Their goal for 2019 is to expand the camp to serve 50 middle and high school students (current 7th-10th graders). Participants will develop digital skills using Microsoft products, connect with Microsoft employees with disabilities, learn to leverage their personal strengths, and train to join the next generation of Accessibility community leaders. This free day camp will take place from 9:00am-4:00pm on August 12-16, 2019 at the Microsoft Corporate Campus in Redmond, WA. Students outside of the Seattle area are welcome to apply and are encouraged to work with their families to arrange housing and transportation to and from camp as needed. Online applications are due by February 1, 2019. Applicants, their families, teachers, and community partners are invited to join Microsoft representatives on a Ninja Camp Q&A conference call on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 4:00pm Pacific Time. Conference call numbers are: 206-800-4384, 425-616-0754 and 866-679-9995 (toll-free). Conference ID is 13346208#. If accommodations are needed to join the Q&A call or if you have any questions in meantime, please contact ninjacamp at microsoft.com. > > DisAbility Scholarship > The disAbility Scholarship was created in 2013 to enable high school students with disabilities to go to college and target a career in the technology industry. Each year this scholarship is awarded to promising high school seniors who plan to attend a vocational or academic college in the US (or a school with a US affiliate) and have a financial need. Scholarship requirements and application materials can be found on the disAbility Scholarship website. Applications are due by March 1, 2019. Questions regarding the scholarship can be direct to scholarships at seattlefoundation.org. > From carlos.montas at att.net Thu Jan 10 17:07:48 2019 From: carlos.montas at att.net (Carlos Montas) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:07:48 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Question about Blackboard app on i devices Message-ID: <2BED3C43-7BA7-42E2-AF62-62B0354116CE@att.net> Good afternoon listers I hope that every one is doing well. So next week I will be starting my Master's in Public Administration. I was wondering if any of you have used the black board app to access your course Materials? If so, what kinds of experiences have you had positive or negative? May you all have a wonderful semester. Sent from my iPhone From nesmaaly123 at gmail.com Thu Jan 10 17:28:26 2019 From: nesmaaly123 at gmail.com (nesma aly) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:28:26 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Question about Blackboard app on i devices In-Reply-To: <2BED3C43-7BA7-42E2-AF62-62B0354116CE@att.net> References: <2BED3C43-7BA7-42E2-AF62-62B0354116CE@att.net> Message-ID: Good afternoon everyone, I have used this application before my iPad and have found it to be User friendly. On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 12:10 Carlos Montas via NABS-L wrote: > Good afternoon listers I hope that every one is doing well. So next week I > will be starting my Master's in Public Administration. I was wondering if > any of you have used the black board app to access your course Materials? > If so, what kinds of experiences have you had positive or negative? May you > all have a wonderful semester. > > Sent from my iPhone > > _______________________________________________ > 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/nesmaaly123%40gmail.com > From knownoflove at gmail.com Thu Jan 10 18:14:27 2019 From: knownoflove at gmail.com (Miranda) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:14:27 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Question about Blackboard app on i devices In-Reply-To: <2BED3C43-7BA7-42E2-AF62-62B0354116CE@att.net> References: <2BED3C43-7BA7-42E2-AF62-62B0354116CE@att.net> Message-ID: <55159B5D-24F3-46F3-804B-CBFDB8D07089@gmail.com> I have found this app to be accessible. I mainly use it to view grades, etc. One area that I have found to not be as user-friendly are the settings, as it is difficult to determine whether or not notification settings have been changed successfully until you do or do not receive notifications. Typically, double-tapping on the item for which you want to be notified will change the status of the notification setting, but voiceover may not announce that change to you in the settings itself. I hope this helps, and have a successful semester! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 10, 2019, at 12:07 PM, Carlos Montas via NABS-L wrote: > > Good afternoon listers I hope that every one is doing well. So next week I will be starting my Master's in Public Administration. I was wondering if any of you have used the black board app to access your course Materials? If so, what kinds of experiences have you had positive or negative? May you all have a wonderful semester. > > Sent from my iPhone > > _______________________________________________ > 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/knownoflove%40gmail.com From desai1shikha at gmail.com Thu Jan 10 18:52:18 2019 From: desai1shikha at gmail.com (Shikha) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:52:18 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] School supplies Message-ID: <5F311C03-0CE7-4FE2-A37F-34676B6DA2EA@gmail.com> Hello everyone, What type of school supplies do you use? There is an embosser at the library but I don’t know how to use it. Also how do you guys use to keep up with events and assignments. I was thinking of buying a drawing board from the independent market but didn’t know if it worked well for taking notes. Thanks, Shikha Desai Bachelor in Social Work Georgia State University 18 Master in Social Work Georgia State University Specialize Community Partnership 19 From rbacchus228 at gmail.com Thu Jan 10 19:31:43 2019 From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 14:31:43 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] School supplies Message-ID: <5c379dbc.1c69fb81.92ba7.850d@mx.google.com> Hi Shikha thanks for your message. During college, I used my BrailleNote Apex to take notes during classes. I also used a tape recorder to record class lectures. In high school, my TVI ordered a raised-line drawing kit in my Math class. My teacher used it to draw representations of what was on the board.    On Jan 10, 2019 1:52 PM, Shikha via NABS-L wrote: > > Hello everyone, > What type of school supplies do you use? There is an embosser at the library but I don’t know how to use it. Also how do you guys use to keep up with events and assignments. I was thinking of buying a drawing board from the independent market but didn’t know if it worked well for taking notes. > > Thanks, > > Shikha Desai > Bachelor in Social Work > Georgia State University 18 > Master in Social Work Georgia State University Specialize Community Partnership 19 > _______________________________________________ > 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/rbacchus228%40gmail.com From jameyanne at gmail.com Thu Jan 10 22:48:24 2019 From: jameyanne at gmail.com (Jameyanne Fuller) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:48:24 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] mindmaps etc Message-ID: <038401d4a936$98b69e20$ca23da60$@gmail.com> Hello all, I have a professor for my J-term class who has posted all the lecture notes and slide decks as a map that can be opened with iThoughts, freemind, XMind, Mindmanager, or HTML5. Does anyone have experience with any of these programs? Are they at all accessible? I tried to open a map in HTML5, but I didn't get very far with JAWS. I could read the different categories but couldn't click on them to expand the information, and all the categories were listed in one long line. I have a windows 10 computer using JAWS 18. I'm already a week into a three week course, and I want to have the same information my classmates do to study for the final. Any help is appreciated. Best, Jameyanne --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com From rob.parso3389 at gmail.com Thu Jan 10 23:15:08 2019 From: rob.parso3389 at gmail.com (rob.parso3389 at gmail.com) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:15:08 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] "For the Love of Michigan" Message-ID: <007501d4a93a$54a4f0c0$fdeed240$@gmail.com> Bonjour Nabsters I am back with another Mi-ABS update for you. As we are continuing our efforts with the chance for students to purchase delicious chocolate chip cookies and Washington Seminar buttons, the Michigan Association of Blind Students has another opportunity for you to get something worthwhile for your buck. We all know that after Washington Seminar, a special day comes along, my birthday. But before that, there is a kind of special day, Valentine's Day. If you are like me, and can't ever seem to remember how quickly February sneaks up on you or can't figure out what to get your sweetheart, Mi-ABS has you covered. Our February effort, "For the Love of Michigan," gives you all the opportunity to win one of two special baskets that would be great gifts for someone on the day of love. 1. Spa Basket: Our first basket is a spa basket from Bath and Body Works. This sensual basket is packed with silky body wash, tempting body mist spray, a soft loofah sponge, and a teddy bear. This basket is guaranteed to make someone feel very special. 2. Axe Basket: This second basket is jam packed with Axe body wash, deodorizing spray, a deodorant stick, and a teddy bear. This would be ideal for that person that wants to make a statement. Both baskets are a steal for the cheap ticket price of $5 each, but we will sweeten the pot by giving you the human discount of three tickets for $10. Now there are a few ways that you can purchase tickets for this fundraiser. First, I will personally have tickets at Washington seminar. My fellow Mi-ABS members will be the contacts for buttons or cookies, but those who are looking for a chance to make their significant other swoon should look for the 6-foot 7 guy with a white cane eating all the snacks at the Starbucks in the hotel. By the way, you not having a valentine is not an excuse. These baskets are great for your boyfriend, girlfriend, crush, mother, father, sister, brother, coworker, yourself, that creepy guy that checks your receipt at Walmart, or anyone in between. I can promise that upon purchase of a ticket for a basket, you will be subject to a Big Rob hug, which is valued at $90, but is complimentary with a ticket purchase. If you are not coming to seminar, you can also purchase a ticket from home. Mi-ABS has their official Venmo, @MiABS-Treasury, where you can purchase tickets, buttons, or cookies from the comfort of your cell phone. When you purchase tickets for baskets on Venmo, you must include your name, the type of basket you want tickets for, and the amount of tickets you are purchasing. You will then receive an electronic ticket stub in an email. That, along with your receipt, will be your proof of purchase and you will be put into the pot for drawing. We are selling tickets for this raffle until Saturday, February 9, 2019. At that time, we will pull the winners for each basket and I will personally assure that the basket is mailed to you. If you have any questions, please email me or call me at the number in the signature. I hope that all of you take advantage of this loving opportunity. Merci Beaucoup Robert E. Parsons Jr. Board Member, Michigan Association of Blind Students National Federation of the Blind of Michigan Phone: 804 801 7674 "Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglas From ka.yat.li at gmail.com Thu Jan 10 23:21:45 2019 From: ka.yat.li at gmail.com (Ka Li) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:21:45 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] mindmaps etc In-Reply-To: <038401d4a936$98b69e20$ca23da60$@gmail.com> References: <038401d4a936$98b69e20$ca23da60$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi Jameyanne, You could try Mind Node if you have an iPad/iPhone. The app has been designed to be accessible. Here's some more information about it, https://www.blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=18109 Best, Ka On 1/10/2019 5:48 PM, Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L wrote: > Hello all, > > > > I have a professor for my J-term class who has posted all the lecture notes > and slide decks as a map that can be opened with iThoughts, freemind, XMind, > Mindmanager, or HTML5. Does anyone have experience with any of these > programs? Are they at all accessible? > > > > I tried to open a map in HTML5, but I didn't get very far with JAWS. I could > read the different categories but couldn't click on them to expand the > information, and all the categories were listed in one long line. > > > > I have a windows 10 computer using JAWS 18. I'm already a week into a three > week course, and I want to have the same information my classmates do to > study for the final. Any help is appreciated. > > > > Best, > > Jameyanne > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.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/ka.yat.li%40gmail.com From singingemmanuelle at gmail.com Fri Jan 11 01:17:14 2019 From: singingemmanuelle at gmail.com (Emmanuelle Lo) Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 20:17:14 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] School supplies In-Reply-To: <5c379dbc.1c69fb81.92ba7.850d@mx.google.com> References: <5c379dbc.1c69fb81.92ba7.850d@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <4B5968F8-3945-465A-B83D-8A017AC2D604@gmail.com> Hi Shikha, In college, I use a Mac with voiceover, a braille display from Humanware, and a Braille Note Touch (what I use depends on what class I'm in). My school also got me a raised line drawing kit that my teacher could use to show me graphs in economics. Emmie Lo, Davidson Class of 2022 > On Jan 10, 2019, at 2:31 PM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi Shikha thanks for your message. During college, I used my BrailleNote Apex to take notes during classes. I also used a tape recorder to record class lectures. In high school, my TVI ordered a raised-line drawing kit in my Math class. My teacher used it to draw representations of what was on the board. > > On Jan 10, 2019 1:52 PM, Shikha via NABS-L > wrote: >> >> Hello everyone, >> What type of school supplies do you use? There is an embosser at the library but I don’t know how to use it. Also how do you guys use to keep up with events and assignments. I was thinking of buying a drawing board from the independent market but didn’t know if it worked well for taking notes. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Shikha Desai >> Bachelor in Social Work >> Georgia State University 18 >> Master in Social Work Georgia State University Specialize Community Partnership 19 >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/rbacchus228%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/singingemmanuelle%40gmail.com From johnawright98 at gmail.com Fri Jan 11 12:41:28 2019 From: johnawright98 at gmail.com (johnawright98 at gmail.com) Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 07:41:28 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Discussion Starter Message-ID: <959C1D76-6F57-472A-8434-4DCE562213E5@gmail.com> Hey students, I hope your semester has started off amazingly well! It’s almost time for Washington Seminar, so let’s get geared up! How many of you have been to Washington Seminar before? If you have, how many times have you gone and what is your favorite part? I can’t wait to hear your responses! Cheers, Johna Wright Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division Social Media Chair, National Association of Blind Students From desai1shikha at gmail.com Fri Jan 11 14:26:55 2019 From: desai1shikha at gmail.com (Shikha) Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:26:55 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Discussion Starter In-Reply-To: <959C1D76-6F57-472A-8434-4DCE562213E5@gmail.com> References: <959C1D76-6F57-472A-8434-4DCE562213E5@gmail.com> Message-ID: This will be my sixth Washington seminar. My first Washington seminar was in 2014. I love catching up with old friends and meeting new friends. I love advocating at the capital and meeting up with my cousin that lives in DC. I also like how McDonald’s and Starbucks are located in the hotel. Shikha Desai Bachelor in Social Work Georgia State University 18 Master in Social Work Georgia State University Specialize Community Partnership 19 > On Jan 11, 2019, at 7:41 AM, Johna Wright via NABS-L wrote: > > Hey students, I hope your semester has started off amazingly well! It’s almost time for Washington Seminar, so let’s get geared up! How many of you have been to Washington Seminar before? If you have, how many times have you gone and what is your favorite part? I can’t wait to hear your responses! > > Cheers, > > Johna Wright > Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division > Social Media Chair, National Association of Blind Students > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/desai1shikha%40gmail.com From rbacchus228 at gmail.com Fri Jan 11 14:50:40 2019 From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus) Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:50:40 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Discussion Starter Message-ID: <5c38ad5b.1c69fb81.a785e.7277@mx.google.com> Hi Johna thanks for your message. I have never been to Washington Seminar before. This year I plan to write to Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy to encourage her to pass our legislative priorities in Congress. Roanna Bacchus On Jan 11, 2019 7:41 AM, Johna Wright via NABS-L wrote: > > Hey students, I hope your semester has started off amazingly well! It’s almost time for Washington Seminar, so let’s get geared up! How many of you have been to Washington Seminar before? If you have, how many times have you gone and what is your favorite part? I can’t wait to hear your responses! > > Cheers, > > Johna Wright > Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division > Social Media Chair, National Association of Blind Students > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/rbacchus228%40gmail.com From jfranks at nfbtx.org Fri Jan 11 15:16:03 2019 From: jfranks at nfbtx.org (Jonathan Franks) Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:16:03 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] Discussion Starter In-Reply-To: References: <959C1D76-6F57-472A-8434-4DCE562213E5@gmail.com> Message-ID: <59DF0B00-F8D5-4AFF-9F7B-A8D48DFEBAE8@nfbtx.org> This will be my sixth Washington seminar as well, I started in 2014 also. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 11, 2019, at 8:26 AM, Shikha via NABS-L wrote: > > This will be my sixth Washington seminar. My first Washington seminar was in 2014. I love catching up with old friends and meeting new friends. I love advocating at the capital and meeting up with my cousin that lives in DC. I also like how McDonald’s and Starbucks are located in the hotel. > > Shikha Desai > Bachelor in Social Work > Georgia State University 18 > Master in Social Work Georgia State University Specialize Community Partnership 19 > >> On Jan 11, 2019, at 7:41 AM, Johna Wright via NABS-L wrote: >> >> Hey students, I hope your semester has started off amazingly well! It’s almost time for Washington Seminar, so let’s get geared up! How many of you have been to Washington Seminar before? If you have, how many times have you gone and what is your favorite part? I can’t wait to hear your responses! >> >> Cheers, >> >> Johna Wright >> Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division >> Social Media Chair, National Association of Blind Students >> _______________________________________________ >> NABS-L mailing list >> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/desai1shikha%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/jfranks%40nfbtx.org From matthewhgip at gmail.com Fri Jan 11 18:04:29 2019 From: matthewhgip at gmail.com (Matthew Gip) Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 10:04:29 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] CABS Washington Seminar Fundraiser Message-ID: Greetings NABSters, I hope the start of your spring quarter/semester is off to a fantastic start and that y’all will get awesome grades. Please always remember to strive to do your best and to never give up. Washington Seminar is just around the corner from us and it is one of the most exciting and anticipated times of our calendar year because it is a big part of our advocacy efforts to make sure our legislative needs are being heard by our elected officials. This year, we have several students flying to Capitol Hill to speak on issues that affect the blind in our movement and we thought it would be a wonderful idea to raise funds for our student division and fundraise some delicious treats. The California Association of Blind Students will be selling See’s Candies peanut brittle toffee covered with chocolate. Each bar will be sold for $2. These delectable and delicious chocolates are only found in California, so don’t miss out on getting your bars. The chocolate bars will be great to start off your day to boost your energy before meeting with your representatives, sitting in meetings, and more; you name it and we have you covered! If you are interested in getting your See’s Candy Chocoate bars, you can find me all week at Washington Seminar and I would be more than happy to give you your yummy treats. See y’all in D.C and let’s continue to build the Federation! Best regards, Matthew Gip President | California Association of Blind Students Board Member | National Federation of the Blind of California Co-chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee Phone: (559) 375-2068 Email: matthewhgip at gmail.com The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nations blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. From rhondaprincess at gmail.com Fri Jan 11 19:52:52 2019 From: rhondaprincess at gmail.com (Rhonda Cruz) Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:52:52 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] Discussion Starter In-Reply-To: <5c38ad5b.1c69fb81.a785e.7277@mx.google.com> References: <5c38ad5b.1c69fb81.a785e.7277@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <8009E909-8743-42D6-AB44-438BD4C5B36F@gmail.com> Hi I’ve also never been to Washington. But I felt about it from the Wister up here. Also from my friends there in the in the week. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 11, 2019, at 6:50 AM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi Johna thanks for your message. I have never been to Washington Seminar before. This year I plan to write to Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy to encourage her to pass our legislative priorities in Congress. > > Roanna Bacchus > >> On Jan 11, 2019 7:41 AM, Johna Wright via NABS-L wrote: >> >> Hey students, I hope your semester has started off amazingly well! It’s almost time for Washington Seminar, so let’s get geared up! How many of you have been to Washington Seminar before? If you have, how many times have you gone and what is your favorite part? I can’t wait to hear your responses! >> >> Cheers, >> >> Johna Wright >> Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division >> Social Media Chair, National Association of Blind Students >> _______________________________________________ >> NABS-L mailing list >> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/rbacchus228%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/rhondaprincess%40gmail.com From GCazares at nfb.org Fri Jan 11 22:21:45 2019 From: GCazares at nfb.org (Cazares, Gabe) Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 22:21:45 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Discussion Starter In-Reply-To: <8009E909-8743-42D6-AB44-438BD4C5B36F@gmail.com> References: <5c38ad5b.1c69fb81.a785e.7277@mx.google.com> <8009E909-8743-42D6-AB44-438BD4C5B36F@gmail.com> Message-ID: Howdy NABSters, This will be my 10th consecutive Washington Seminar! I love walking the halls of Congress with my Federation family. There's nothing quite like the sound of hundreds of tapping canes and guidedogs in harness!! See y'all in DC! Don't forget to check out our fact sheets so you are ready to go. You can find them here https://nfb.org/2019-legislative-agenda. ...Gabe Gabe Cazares Manager of Government Affairs 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 659-9314, extension 2206 | gcazares at nfb.org                                   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. -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rhonda Cruz via NABS-L Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:53 PM To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list Cc: Rhonda Cruz Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Discussion Starter Hi I’ve also never been to Washington. But I felt about it from the Wister up here. Also from my friends there in the in the week. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 11, 2019, at 6:50 AM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi Johna thanks for your message. I have never been to Washington Seminar before. This year I plan to write to Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy to encourage her to pass our legislative priorities in Congress. > > Roanna Bacchus > >> On Jan 11, 2019 7:41 AM, Johna Wright via NABS-L wrote: >> >> Hey students, I hope your semester has started off amazingly well! It’s almost time for Washington Seminar, so let’s get geared up! How many of you have been to Washington Seminar before? If you have, how many times have you gone and what is your favorite part? I can’t wait to hear your responses! >> >> Cheers, >> >> Johna Wright >> Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division >> Social Media Chair, National Association of Blind Students >> _______________________________________________ >> NABS-L mailing list >> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/rbacchus228 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: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/rhondaprincess 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: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/gcazares at nfb.org Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. 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From cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com Sat Jan 12 19:10:14 2019 From: cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com (Chris Nusbaum) Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 14:10:14 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Discussion Starter In-Reply-To: <959C1D76-6F57-472A-8434-4DCE562213E5@gmail.com> References: <959C1D76-6F57-472A-8434-4DCE562213E5@gmail.com> Message-ID: <817F0B34-0EA9-45CF-B26F-11148B220770@gmail.com> Hi Fellow NABSTERS: I'm a 2-time Washington Seminarian, having attended the 2017 and 2018 seminars. Like Gabe, I love walking the halls with my state affiliate teams. It's especially exciting when I'm with my team and we run into Federationists from other states who are all working together to take our priorities to Congress. It is a powerful reminder of our nationwide unity, no matter which state we come from. Though I had always heard talk about the Federation as a great national family, I don't think I came to truly know what that means until I attended Washington Seminar and national convention in the same year. A close second would have to be the Great Gathering-In meeting which takes place on the first night of the Seminar. Its energy, in my opinion, can only be prepared to that of the first general session of national convention, and I would agree with those who have referred to it as "the NFB's pep rally." In both seminars I attended, any nervousness I felt about going to the Hill was washed away as soon as I heard President Riccobono and our supporters in Congress lift our spirits. It's one of those emotions which must be experienced to be fully understood. Sadly, I won't be able to attend in-person this year due to the timing of the start of my spring semester. But I hope that those who are going will have the moving and impactful experience I have had! Chris Nusbaum > On Jan 11, 2019, at 7:41 AM, Johna Wright via NABS-L wrote: > > Hey students, I hope your semester has started off amazingly well! It’s almost time for Washington Seminar, so let’s get geared up! How many of you have been to Washington Seminar before? If you have, how many times have you gone and what is your favorite part? I can’t wait to hear your responses! > > Cheers, > > Johna Wright > Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division > Social Media Chair, National Association of Blind Students > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/cnusbaumnfb%40gmail.com From iperrault at hotmail.com Sat Jan 12 19:13:45 2019 From: iperrault at hotmail.com (Ian Perrault) Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 19:13:45 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] JAWS 2019 and Microsoft Word 2016 Message-ID: Hi, When I'm in a Microsoft Word document, JAWS always says level 1 and level 0 while I'm scanning through the document at the beginning of lines or sentences. It's weird. Any ideas on how to turn that off or get rid of that? Ian From cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com Sat Jan 12 19:21:59 2019 From: cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com (Chris Nusbaum) Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 14:21:59 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] JAWS 2019 and Microsoft Word 2016 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0B4F2376-CDFE-4035-96A5-E264294AB1F6@gmail.com> I don't know if this would fix it, but you might want to check your JAWS verbosity settings. Chris Nusbaum > On Jan 12, 2019, at 2:13 PM, Ian Perrault via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi, > When I'm in a Microsoft Word document, JAWS always says level 1 and level 0 while I'm scanning through the document at the beginning of lines or sentences. It's weird. Any ideas on how to turn that off or get rid of that? > Ian > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/cnusbaumnfb%40gmail.com From johnawright98 at gmail.com Sat Jan 12 22:03:20 2019 From: johnawright98 at gmail.com (johnawright98 at gmail.com) Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 17:03:20 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Fundraising Call TOMORROW Message-ID: Hi, guys and gals! Don’t forget tomorrow, January 13th, is the first NABS fundraising call of 2019. We will be discussing the final push as we head into Washington Seminar. We are very excited as our annual auction is one of our biggest fundraising efforts of the year. So join us at 9 PM Eastern time on the NABS line. Call in number: 712 770 5197 Access code: 265669 We are looking forward to having you on the call, and looking forward to grow our fundraising efforts in 2019! Cheers, Johna Wright Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division Social Media Chair, National Association of Blind Students From iperrault at hotmail.com Sat Jan 12 23:03:45 2019 From: iperrault at hotmail.com (Ian Perrault) Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 23:03:45 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Pages in Microsoft Word 2016 Documents Message-ID: Hi, How do you find out how many pages a Word 2016 file is? I go down to the end of the file, turn on the JAWS cursor, and it doesn't say how many pages. I'm using JAWS 2019. Ian From personal.edward at gmail.com Sat Jan 12 23:16:15 2019 From: personal.edward at gmail.com (Edward) Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 18:16:15 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Pages in Microsoft Word 2016 Documents In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello, Hit F6. This should take you to a tab where you can use your arrow keys to scroll through document information. I hope this helps. Edward Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 12, 2019, at 6:03 PM, Ian Perrault via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi, > How do you find out how many pages a Word 2016 file is? I go down to the end of the file, turn on the JAWS cursor, and it doesn't say how many pages. I'm using JAWS 2019. > Ian > _______________________________________________ > 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/personal.edward%40gmail.com From jameyanne at gmail.com Sun Jan 13 03:06:07 2019 From: jameyanne at gmail.com (Jameyanne Fuller) Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 22:06:07 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] mindmaps etc In-Reply-To: References: <038401d4a936$98b69e20$ca23da60$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <013401d4aaec$ee18bf30$ca4a3d90$@gmail.com> Hello Ka, Thanks for the message. It's good to know MindNode is accessible. Unfortunately my professor is only making the files accessible in iThoughts, freemind, XMind, Mindmanager, or HTML5. Do you know if I can open these files in Mindnode? I've reached out to my school's accessibility office for help on this too, and they're pretty responsive, but in the meantime I would definitely welcome any other advice or insights. Best, Jameyanne -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Ka Li via NABS-L Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 6:22 PM To: Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L Cc: Ka Li Subject: Re: [NABS-L] mindmaps etc Hi Jameyanne, You could try Mind Node if you have an iPad/iPhone. The app has been designed to be accessible. Here's some more information about it, https://www.blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=18109 Best, Ka On 1/10/2019 5:48 PM, Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L wrote: > Hello all, > > > > I have a professor for my J-term class who has posted all the lecture > notes and slide decks as a map that can be opened with iThoughts, > freemind, XMind, Mindmanager, or HTML5. Does anyone have experience > with any of these programs? Are they at all accessible? > > > > I tried to open a map in HTML5, but I didn't get very far with JAWS. I > could read the different categories but couldn't click on them to > expand the information, and all the categories were listed in one long line. > > > > I have a windows 10 computer using JAWS 18. I'm already a week into a > three week course, and I want to have the same information my > classmates do to study for the final. Any help is appreciated. > > > > Best, > > Jameyanne > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.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/ka.yat.li%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/jameyanne%40gmail.com From ka.yat.li at gmail.com Sun Jan 13 03:33:17 2019 From: ka.yat.li at gmail.com (Ka Li) Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 22:33:17 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] mindmaps etc In-Reply-To: <013401d4aaec$ee18bf30$ca4a3d90$@gmail.com> References: <038401d4a936$98b69e20$ca23da60$@gmail.com> <013401d4aaec$ee18bf30$ca4a3d90$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi Jameyann, Yes. iThoughts and FreeMind files can be opened in MindNode. Best, Ka On 1/12/2019 10:06 PM, Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L wrote: > Hello Ka, > > Thanks for the message. It's good to know MindNode is accessible. > Unfortunately my professor is only making the files accessible in iThoughts, > freemind, XMind, Mindmanager, or HTML5. Do you know if I can open these > files in Mindnode? I've reached out to my school's accessibility office for > help on this too, and they're pretty responsive, but in the meantime I would > definitely welcome any other advice or insights. > Best, > Jameyanne > > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Ka Li via NABS-L > Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 6:22 PM > To: Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L > Cc: Ka Li > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] mindmaps etc > > Hi Jameyanne, > > You could try Mind Node if you have an iPad/iPhone. The app has been > designed to be accessible. > > Here's some more information about it, > > https://www.blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=18109 > > > Best, > > Ka > > > > On 1/10/2019 5:48 PM, Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L wrote: >> Hello all, >> >> >> >> I have a professor for my J-term class who has posted all the lecture >> notes and slide decks as a map that can be opened with iThoughts, >> freemind, XMind, Mindmanager, or HTML5. Does anyone have experience >> with any of these programs? Are they at all accessible? >> >> >> >> I tried to open a map in HTML5, but I didn't get very far with JAWS. I >> could read the different categories but couldn't click on them to >> expand the information, and all the categories were listed in one long > line. >> >> >> I have a windows 10 computer using JAWS 18. I'm already a week into a >> three week course, and I want to have the same information my >> classmates do to study for the final. Any help is appreciated. >> >> >> >> Best, >> >> Jameyanne >> >> >> >> --- >> This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. >> https://www.avg.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/ka.yat.li%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/jameyanne%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/ka.yat.li%40gmail.com From jameyanne at gmail.com Sun Jan 13 17:43:15 2019 From: jameyanne at gmail.com (Jameyanne Fuller) Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 12:43:15 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] mindmaps etc In-Reply-To: References: <038401d4a936$98b69e20$ca23da60$@gmail.com> <013401d4aaec$ee18bf30$ca4a3d90$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <017901d4ab67$76b06580$64113080$@gmail.com> Excellent! Thank you. -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Ka Li via NABS-L Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 10:33 PM To: Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L Cc: Ka Li Subject: Re: [NABS-L] mindmaps etc Hi Jameyann, Yes. iThoughts and FreeMind files can be opened in MindNode. Best, Ka On 1/12/2019 10:06 PM, Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L wrote: > Hello Ka, > > Thanks for the message. It's good to know MindNode is accessible. > Unfortunately my professor is only making the files accessible in > iThoughts, freemind, XMind, Mindmanager, or HTML5. Do you know if I > can open these files in Mindnode? I've reached out to my school's > accessibility office for help on this too, and they're pretty > responsive, but in the meantime I would definitely welcome any other advice or insights. > Best, > Jameyanne > > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Ka Li via NABS-L > Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 6:22 PM > To: Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L > Cc: Ka Li > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] mindmaps etc > > Hi Jameyanne, > > You could try Mind Node if you have an iPad/iPhone. The app has been > designed to be accessible. > > Here's some more information about it, > > https://www.blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=18109 > > > Best, > > Ka > > > > On 1/10/2019 5:48 PM, Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L wrote: >> Hello all, >> >> >> >> I have a professor for my J-term class who has posted all the lecture >> notes and slide decks as a map that can be opened with iThoughts, >> freemind, XMind, Mindmanager, or HTML5. Does anyone have experience >> with any of these programs? Are they at all accessible? >> >> >> >> I tried to open a map in HTML5, but I didn't get very far with JAWS. >> I could read the different categories but couldn't click on them to >> expand the information, and all the categories were listed in one >> long > line. >> >> >> I have a windows 10 computer using JAWS 18. I'm already a week into a >> three week course, and I want to have the same information my >> classmates do to study for the final. Any help is appreciated. >> >> >> >> Best, >> >> Jameyanne >> >> >> >> --- >> This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. >> https://www.avg.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/ka.yat.li%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/jameyanne%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/ka.yat.li%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/jameyanne%40gmail.com From nishantrana3 at gmail.com Mon Jan 14 07:07:37 2019 From: nishantrana3 at gmail.com (john clayton) Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:37:37 +0530 Subject: [NABS-L] Research on emotional needs issues, looking for participants Message-ID: Hi guys, I am conducting research for the company that I am working for, the research will be for the software they are developing, and need your help. They would like to understand the kinds of issues if any or emotional needs that we as visually impaired individuals have face, What solutions we employ, and whether an alternative would be something you would be interested in. The research interview shouldn't take very long, and any information gathered will just be used for the research purposes or the software design and won't be sold or diseminated and the whole 9 yards. I would be truely greatful if you would participate and choose to give me a few minutes of your time. I don't have a lot of time to conduct this research though, about a week maximum, So if and when you have time, please reach out. If you are interested, you can get in touch with me in the following ways skype: jhon.clayton1 email: nishantrana3 at gmail.com Thanks P.S. no expertees required, and skype is prefered. -- *** “The most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.” From matthewhgip at gmail.com Mon Jan 14 15:46:26 2019 From: matthewhgip at gmail.com (Matthew Gip) Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 07:46:26 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] Reminder: Join NABS Outreach Committee Call Tonight at 9 PM Eastern Message-ID: Hello Students! This is a friendly reminder that we will have our first NABS Outreach Committee Call to kick of the year at 9 pm eastern. This month’s theme will be traveling abroad, where we will discuss traveling techniques in navigating airports, advocating a case for your school for traveling abroad, and strategies for packing for such a long distance trip. Call: (712) 770-5197 Access code: 265669 If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to reach out. See you tonight! Best regards, Matthew Gip President | California Association of Blind Students Board Member | National Federation of the Blind of California Co-Chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee Phone: (559) 375-2068 Email: matthewhgip at gmail.com From aliherky at gmail.com Mon Jan 14 16:19:18 2019 From: aliherky at gmail.com (Ali) Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:19:18 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] Research on emotional needs issues, looking for participants Message-ID: <5c3cb690.1c69fb81.b470f.f67b@mx.google.com> What is the correlation between emotional needs and the software? Ali ----- Original Message ----- From: john clayton via NABS-L References: <5c3cb690.1c69fb81.b470f.f67b@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <3EDB594C-DD31-4627-A9BA-119DB56BAC9F@gmail.com> Hello, As someone who is strongly interested in pursuing a doctorate and who will be conducting independent research soon, I’m very interested in your research methods. This is a good question... what is the correlation? What purpose does the software serve? What “alternative” are you referring to? And most importantly, are you implying that blind people have different emotional problems from our sighted counterparts? If this is the case, I would argue that we face different challenges, and that emotional issues may be caused by slightly different things, but it may be unfair to say that blind people have different issues altogether. If you’re conducting a research study, I would urge you to provide us a little more background. If it’s a survey, it may not be necessary to give us your research question because a survey is observational in nature rather than experimental, but this is very little to go with. Thanks! Additionally, I’m a little skeptical here. I make a point of never participating in research that isn’t sent directly from an official work/school email. If you’re partnering or working with a company, you should have one. It’s easier to send from personal accounts but it’s all about the paper trail. You’ve also hinted at nondisclosure of participant information and responses, but you haven’t included an official confidentiality statement. I can’t control what other people do, but I for one would rather not engage in a study that doesn’t at least look official. The full confidentiality statement serves as a security blanket for participants, as guidelines for researchers, and as a paper trail for both. One of the basic tenants of research ethics is to make participants as comfortable as possible and a confidentiality statement from researchers helps with that, despite how annoying it can be to write one up. I’d suggest writing up a basic template so you can just go back and change a few things where necessary. You probably have good intentions but in today’s world, it’s better to minimize risk. Thanks. Best, Cricket X. Bidleman (she/her/hers) Stanford University | Class of 2021 BA Candidate | Communications Secretary | California Association of Blind Students (CABS) Communications Intern | AIRA Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2019, at 08:19, Ali via NABS-L wrote: > > What is the correlation between emotional needs and the software? > > Ali > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: john clayton via NABS-L To: undisclosed-recipients:; > Date sent: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:37:37 +0530 > Subject: [NABS-L] Research on emotional needs issues,looking for participants > > Hi guys, > I am conducting research for the company that I am working for, the > research will be for the software they are developing, and need your help. > They would like to understand the kinds of issues if any or emotional > needs that we as visually impaired individuals have face, What solutions we > employ, > and whether an alternative would be something you would be interested in. > > The research interview shouldn't take very long, and any information > gathered will just be used for the research purposes or the software design > and won't > be sold or diseminated and the whole 9 yards. > I would be truely greatful if you would participate and choose to give me > a few minutes of your time. > I don't have a lot of time to conduct this research though, about a week > maximum, So if and when you have time, please reach out > _______________________________________________ > 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/cricketbidleman%40gmail.com From rbacchus228 at gmail.com Mon Jan 14 18:23:06 2019 From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus) Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 13:23:06 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Research on emotional needs issues, looking for participants Message-ID: <5c3cd3a7.1c69fb81.d0d9a.2648@mx.google.com> I also noticed that this survey is not being conducted online. On Jan 14, 2019 12:59 PM, Cricket Bidleman via NABS-L wrote: > > Hello, > > As someone who is strongly interested in pursuing a doctorate and who will be conducting independent research soon, I’m very interested in your research methods. This is a good question... what is the correlation? What purpose does the software serve? What “alternative” are you referring to? And most importantly, are you implying that blind people have different emotional problems from our sighted counterparts? If this is the case, I would argue that we face different challenges, and that emotional issues may be caused by slightly different things, but it may be unfair to say that blind people have different issues altogether. If you’re conducting a research study, I would urge you to provide us a little more background. If it’s a survey, it may not be necessary to give us your research question because a survey is observational in nature rather than experimental, but this is very little to go with. Thanks! > > Additionally, I’m a little skeptical here. I make a point of never participating in research that isn’t sent directly from an official work/school email. If you’re partnering or working with a company, you should have one. It’s easier to send from personal accounts but it’s all about the paper trail. You’ve also hinted at nondisclosure of participant information and responses, but you haven’t included an official confidentiality statement. I can’t control what other people do, but I for one would rather not engage in a study that doesn’t at least look official. The full confidentiality statement serves as a security blanket for participants, as guidelines for researchers, and  as a paper trail for both. One of the basic tenants of research ethics is to make participants as comfortable as possible and a confidentiality statement from researchers helps with that, despite how annoying it can be to write one up. I’d suggest writing up a basic template so you can just go back and change a few things where necessary. You probably have good intentions but in today’s world, it’s better to minimize risk. Thanks.  > > Best, > Cricket X. Bidleman (she/her/hers) > Stanford University | Class of 2021 > BA Candidate | Communications > Secretary | California Association of Blind Students (CABS) > Communications Intern | AIRA > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 14, 2019, at 08:19, Ali via NABS-L wrote: > > > > What is the correlation between emotional needs and the software? > > > > Ali > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: john clayton via NABS-L > To: undisclosed-recipients:; > > Date sent: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:37:37 +0530 > > Subject: [NABS-L] Research on emotional needs issues,looking for participants > > > > Hi guys, > > I am conducting research for the company that I am working for, the > > research will be for the software they are developing, and need your help. > > They would like to understand the kinds of issues if any or emotional > > needs that we as visually impaired individuals have face, What solutions we > > employ, > > and whether an alternative would be something you would be interested in. > > > > The research interview shouldn't take very long, and any information > > gathered will just be used for the research purposes or the software design > > and won't > > be sold or diseminated and the whole 9 yards. > > I would be truely greatful if you would participate and choose to give me > > a few minutes of your time. > > I don't have a lot of time to conduct this research though, about a week > > maximum, So if and when you have time, please reach out > > _______________________________________________ > > 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/cricketbidleman%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/rbacchus228%40gmail.com From matthewhgip at gmail.com Tue Jan 15 01:01:02 2019 From: matthewhgip at gmail.com (Matthew Gip) Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:01:02 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] NABS Blog Post for January Message-ID: <20D7871D-4E5E-46F1-B4E0-138199A68CA6@gmail.com> Hey NABSters, I hope your quarter/semester is going off to a phenomenal start. Please spare a moment and check out this month’s blog post from our good friend Chelsey Duranleau from Minnesota. This month’s theme is traveling abroad and here is Chelsey’s experience. From the Editor: Chelsey Duranleau lives in Minnesota and works at BLIND, Inc. as a communications instructor. She is very kind, genuine, and very helpful to lots of students day in and day out. Here, she will give some tips and advice on traveling abroad. Note: The blog post will be copied and pasted below, as well as attached in a Word document for your convenience. The blog post will also be uploaded to nabslink.org soon. Happy reading! One of the most enriching experiences college students can have is studying abroad, either for a semester or a school year. While the idea of studying another language, traveling, and soaking up the food, music and customs of another country or region sounds incredible for the enthusiastic college student, invisible barriers can exist if they have a disability. This is especially true for blind students. The perception is that if the blind student is away from their safe and comfortable college ecosystem, where perhaps they are helped from class to class or provided with note takers, then surely they will not be successful. They will not be able to take charge of their school work or travel independently. Unfortunately, this is an all too familiar narrative. Even if a blind student travels from class-to-class independently using a long white cane or guide dog and takes their own notes using braille and/or assistive technology at their college or university in the states, it is assumed that because they are further away from home and the Disability Services office that they are destined to fail or not survive on their own. This is where self-advocacy, solid blindness skills and self-confidence come into play. When discussing your desire to study abroad, it is important to have a general plan as to how you will access course materials, travel around and explore an unfamiliar city, and take notes in class. If you have a solid foundation of blindness skills at your home college or university, stress the idea that alternative techniques such as reading and writing braille, using screen-readers traveling using a long white cane or guide dog are transferable to any environment. Provide concrete examples of how you will accomplish tasks, such as using a braille notetaker or laptop to take notes in your classes, asking for directions when traveling, and requesting electronic course materials or using a human reader if that is not a possibility. If possible, reach out to faculty or professors at the school where you will be studying via email providing them with similar information in advance of your arrival. Being clear and specific about the alternative techniques you will use demonstrates that you are self-sufficient, comfortable with your blindness and hopefully will put them at ease. Navigating an airport in another country can be stressful for everyone, especially if there is a language barrier. While you may be comfortable with your blindness, it is important to remember that disability or blindness is not always viewed the same way from one culture to another. Being sensitive to how blindness is perceived can help when being confronted by people who want to be overly helpful. Perhaps in their culture, blind people rarely or never travel without a friend or family member. Be polite and respectful when declining their offer. When traveling in an airport or anywhere really, it is always important to listen for sound cues. Airports have signature sounds that can be unique to the experience, or at least to in-door travel. Escalators, luggage carousels, security check-points, and even the line to board the plane at your gate can all be identified by their sounds, and even when you are unsure, it never hurts to ask for directions. Sighted people get turned around in airports and frequently ask other travelers or airport personnel for directions. If the people you ask speak another language and you know a few words, it can be a great opportunity to practice your language skills. If not, keep asking other people you pass. Language barriers can be frustrating for sighted and blind travelers alike. Be sure to do research into the climate and weather of the area where you will be studying abroad. Will it be tropical? Snowy wintery weather? Bringing a combination of long-sleeve and short-sleeve shirts, pants and shorts will ensure that you will be ready for any type of weather conditions. Also, what do people usually wear at your host university? Bring slacks, dress shirts, or skirts and dresses as well as more casual attire. You might buy clothes at some point during your study abroad experience. Also, buying converters or outlet adapters may be something that you need to do before leaving, so you will be able to charge your laptop, notetaker or other electronics while abroad. Traveling to another country or studying abroad can be a fantastic experience. It is important though, that you have a really solid foundation of adjustment to blindness skills and a positive philosophy about blindness first. Attending adjustment to blindness training at one of our three NFB centers, learning the skills and alternative techniques of blindness, and building self-confidence will give you an advantage when deciding to spend a semester or year studying abroad. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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From clearinghouse at miusa.org Tue Jan 15 01:14:52 2019 From: clearinghouse at miusa.org (MIUSA Clearinghouse) Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:14:52 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] NCDE Access to Exchange Fellowship Message-ID: Dear NABS Are you ready to open doors to increase diversity in study abroad and international exchange? Read on for a brand-new opportunity for an aspiring international exchange professional. Blind people or people with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply. The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE) is excited to announce the launch of the Access to Exchange Fellowship! We are seeking college students and recent graduates who are interested in a career in international education, and who wish to help make international exchange programs more diverse and inclusive! Applicants do not need to have a disability, or to have studied or volunteered abroad. However, a successful applicant should possess an interest in disability culture and be passionate about increasing access to international education for people with disabilities. And we strongly encourage people with disabilities to apply. The Access to Exchange Fellow will spend May - August 2019 working with the NCDE team towards the mission of increasing participation of people with disabilities in overseas programs. The fellow will be based in Eugene, Oregon at the Mobility International USA (MIUSA) office. Find more details about the Access to Exchange Fellowship by accessing the press release on our website. https://www.miusa.org/news/2019/ncdefellowship People with and without disabilities are encouraged to apply. Feel free to send any questions to clearinghouse at miusa.org. The application form along with accompanying letters of recommendation must be submitted by the deadline indicated on the press release. We will reach out to finalists to schedule interviews by the end of February. Kind regards, The NCDE Team at MIUSA From PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu Wed Jan 16 04:51:59 2019 From: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu (Justin Salisbury) Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 04:51:59 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Conference Call: All About Washington Seminar Message-ID: Aloha, members and leaders of the National Association of Blind Students! As we all prepare for the journey to our nation's capital to advocate for the Legislative Agenda of Blind Americans, I know we're all about Washington Seminar. In preparation for this amazing gathering of the National Federation of the Blind, we will be holding a conference call: All About Washington Seminar Sunday, January 20 8:00 PM Eastern Dial 712-770-5197 Access Code 265669 Our featured presenters will be the Manager of Government Affairs for the National Federation of the Blind, Gabe Cazares, and the newest member of the NFB Government Affairs Team, Stephanie Flynt. We may even have special remarks from our national president. If you need anything leading up to the call, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. This announcement is brought to you by the Legislative Advocacy and Outreach Committees of the National Association of Blind Students. With Warmest Aloha, Justin M. Hideaki Salisbury Chair, Legislative Advocacy Committee Justin M. Hideaki Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB Board Member | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind (808) 797-8606 president at alumni.ecu.edu | www.nabslink.org From rbacchus228 at gmail.com Wed Jan 16 14:49:18 2019 From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus) Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:49:18 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] An Update on Me Message-ID: <5c3f4494.1c69fb81.8b5a2.d4bd@mx.google.com> Dear Students, I hope all of you are doing well. I have some good news to share with all of you. On February third, I will be returning to the Rehabilitation Center For The Blind and Visually Impaired in Daytona, Beach, Florida to begin two weeks of Access Technology training. On February eighteenth I will begin the Pre Employment Program that is offered there. I am anxious to hear about this year's Washington Seminar. Roanna Bacchus From nmabuelhawa at gmail.com Wed Jan 16 18:35:26 2019 From: nmabuelhawa at gmail.com (Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa) Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 13:35:26 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Innovative Idea. Feedback Please. Message-ID: <03de01d4adca$403437b0$c09ca710$@gmail.com> Dear Fellow Federationists and Students: Good Day! Oscar J. Montiel, a fellow student and proud Federationist, and I, had a late night idea pop into our heads, collectively, that we are seeking feedback on. Please inform us if this is a totally outlandish idea. (Smiley) Oscar J. Montiel and Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa jointly present: A long white cane with a button, like the button of an umbrella, that would collapse and expand the long white cane. I understand that telescoping canes break rather easily, while the standard collapsible canes are quite heavy, cumbersome, and to be frank, simply annoying. We would like to produce a light weight, feedback focused, texture sensitive, flexible, and durable long white cane. The button, like that found on an umbrella, is intended to provide convenience and ease of access to the long white cane's function of collapsibility. Please be sure to get back to Oscar J. Montiel and/or I with ideas and feedback, preferably off list. I may be reached via email, at: nmabuelhawa at gmail.com , or, via phone, at: (202) 848-8932. Oscar J. Montiel may be reached via email, at: oscarjmontiel37 at gmail.com , or, via phone, at: (703) 986-9768. We look forward to feedback, again preferably off list. If there is any Buy In, or, willing investors, also please feel free to reach out, off list, to either Oscar J. Montiel, or, myself, Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa. Imagine walking all around your college campus, with a light weight cane, that collapses with minimal distractibility, as you walk into your lecture hall. (Smiley) Oscar J. Montiel and I take constructive criticism relatively well; please feel free to be brutally honest, when providing feedback. (Smiley) Thank you all for your support. Many thanks and much respect. Sincerely, Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa Email: nmabuelhawa at gmail.com Cell: (202) 848-8932 "It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow." - Robert H. Goddard From rob.parso3389 at gmail.com Thu Jan 17 01:34:35 2019 From: rob.parso3389 at gmail.com (rob.parso3389 at gmail.com) Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:34:35 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] How to be my BFF Message-ID: <003a01d4ae04$ce167ef0$6a437cd0$@gmail.com> Howdy NABS It's Robert again with a plea for support of your favorite division, the Michigan Association of Blind Students. The division still has a bunch of opportunities for you to become my new BFF. Check them out: 1. Washington Seminar Buttons: Our button fundraising effort is going well, but we would love more support from our people. Support Mi-ABS by purchasing a Washington Seminar button, decked out with the official NFB logo and Washington Seminar 2019 hashtag. It's red, white, and blue, so you can feel proud to support us and patriotic at the same time! 2. Chocolate Chip Cookies: Who wouldn't want to try some delicious chocolate chip cookies. This snack will do the job for you while in a meeting at Washington Seminar. 3. For the Love of Michigan Baskets: Our Valentine's Day fundraiser gives you a chance to buy tickets for one of two impressive spa baskets. There is a Bath and Body Works spa basket that is equipped with a teddy bear, body mist spray, body wash, and a loofah sponge. There is also an Axe men's basket that comes with deodorizing spray, body wash, deodorant, and a teddy bear. Your sweetheart would love you for this if you won it for them. How to Acquire: I know, the big question is how to get your hands on these amazing items, right? I got you covered. We will be accepting cash at Washington Seminar if you are interested in purchasing items. Jeff Crouch, our Vice President, will be the cookie extraordinaire, while Tony Gebhart will be your button guy. Look for these leaders in order to purchase these items in person. If you are looking for tickets for baskets, I'm the one you should find. It won't be hard, just listen for my booming voice or ask people where the tall redhead is. If you are not attending Washington Seminar, don't worry. The Michigan Association of Blind Students are accepting preorders and distance orders through Venmo. Simply send a payment to @MiABS-Treasury on the app and outline what items you are purchasing, and you will get you item at the seminar or we can mail it to you. Here are the prices: Cookies: 2 for $1 Basket Raffle Tickets: $5 each or 3 tickets for $10 Buttons: $3 each We look forward to connecting with you in the nation's capital. Be blessed and have a great week. With Love Robert Parsons Board Member, Michigan Association of Blind Students P: 804.801.7674 From dandrews at visi.com Thu Jan 17 02:32:46 2019 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:32:46 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] American Diabetes Association Seeks Summer Law Clerks Message-ID: > >Good afternoon: > >The American Diabetes Association is seeking two individuals for >paid, summer law clerk positions. Please see below for the >announcement, and a PDF copy is also attached. > >LEGAL ADVOCACY SUMMER INTERN >The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and >cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by >diabetes. To that end, our Legal Advocacy team is committed to >ending discrimination against people with diabetes. We are seeking a >full-time summer intern to join this critical effort. This is a paid position. > >Our Legal Advocacy attorneys provide free phone and email legal >assistance to people facing diabetes discrimination across the >country. The people we help are often in crisis situations. They may >have lost their jobs, have had a child removed from school, or have >had a loved one suffer from receiving little or no diabetes care in >detention. Others simply want clear information about their rights. >We provide assistance in the following areas: > > * School and education > * Employment > * Corrections and law enforcement > * Public accommodations and access to programs >In addition, Legal Advocacy contains a litigation program which >engages in impact litigation in matters involving or affecting >people with diabetes. This work includes authoring and signing onto >amicus briefs, assisting outside attorneys who are representing >people with diabetes in matters involving discrimination, and >involvement as plaintiff in select cases. > >Expectations for Summer Intern: > >The summer intern will report jointly to the Director of Legal >Advocacy and to the Director of Litigation. The intern will receive >training in the science of diabetes and on disability discrimination >law, and will assist in the provision of legal services to people >affected by diabetes discrimination. He or she may provide the >following services: > > > >1. Intake for people affected by diabetes discrimination > >- Conduct detailed legal intake based on training > >- Help with issue-spotting and identifying potential urgencies > >- Produce written or verbal case analyses and participate >in strategy decisions > >- Connect on a human level with people who are often in distress >2. Coordinate Advocacy Attorney Network referrals >- As needed, find available network attorneys and contact >them to explain details of case that is being referred > >- Report back attorney availability and connect the client >with the attorney >3. Perform research projects >- Perform case specific legal research for people with diabetes > >- Where appropriate, synthesize the legal research into >public-facing fact sheets > >- If interested, design and complete a personal legal >research project. The project must be connected to diabetes discrimination. > >4. Assist with litigation activities > >While litigation activities can be unpredictable, some examples may include: > >- Drafting discovery requests > >- Assisting with editing and drafting briefs, settlement >agreements, or other court filings > >- Conducting legal research on discrete issues related to >the litigation > >- Participating in litigation strategy calls > >- Performing outreach to outside attorneys litigating on >behalf of people with diabetes > > > >5. Perform substantive administrative duties on time > >- Track projects and hours worked > >- Attend staff meetings > >- Complete case notes and reports > > >6. Convey legal information under supervision of Program >attorneys (This is only available for interns who have demonstrated >success in conducting legal intakes and comprehension of the law and >essentials of diabetes.) > >Summer Intern Skills and Requirements: > > * Completed at least one year at an accredited law school, or > recent graduate > * Interest in creative problem solving, conflict resolution and > nontraditional legal work > * Ability to adapt communication to widely different audiences > * Superior phone and email/written communication skills > > * Ability to quickly learn and internalize complex medical and > legal concepts > * Ability to conduct broad legal research, not just case law > (informal guidance, agency directives, websites) > * Clear, simple, professional legal writing > * Strong organizational and time management skills for a > high-volume caseload > > * Coordination skills for interacting with a large and > passionate volunteer network > * Emotional intelligence > * Positive and collaborative disposition > * Professional attitude and strong work ethic > >Any of the following skills strengthens your application, but are >not required: > > * Disability rights law experience or knowledge, especially in > our areas of service > * Detailed understanding of diabetes > * Experience with legal aid hotlines or direct legal services programs > * Spanish language skills > * Identify with broader disability and civil rights movements > * Demonstrated interest in entering public service or public > interest work > > >To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Sarah >Fech-Baughman at sfech at diabetes.org. >The Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective >employees will receive consideration without discrimination because >of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, >disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any >other legally protected status. > > >Sarah Fech-Baughman >Director of Litigation >Government Affairs and Advocacy >[cid:image003.jpg at 01D4ACED.B4CB5C80] > >2451 Crystal Drive Suite 900 >Arlington, VA 22202 >Phone: 703.253.4823 >diabetes.org >1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383) -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Legal Advocacy Summer Intern Job Description 2019.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 181876 bytes Desc: not available URL: From sami.j.osborne97 at gmail.com Thu Jan 17 13:15:05 2019 From: sami.j.osborne97 at gmail.com (Sami Osborne) Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:15:05 -0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Question about studying abroad and Blackboard Message-ID: <5c407fa4.1c69fb81.fc672.2de5@mx.google.com> Hi all, I'll be studying abroad in Paris, France next Spring semester, which is something I'm really excited about and looking forward to. However, I just received an email from the University I'll be attending saying that before classes start, I'll need to complete an orientation class through Blackboard. Therefore, I was just wondering whether or not you guys know if it's accessible or not. I know this question has already been posed on this list several times previously, however I completely forgot the responses. Also,  if it's not accessible, what should I do to complete this course if it's mandatory (I actually don't know whether or not it is since I actually already have experience traveling abroad and visiting Paris)? Should I contact them and ask them for either an alternative or nothing at all since I already have experience? Hope you all can help me with this. I'm really excited for my experience abroad! Thanks, Sami From keribcu at gmail.com Thu Jan 17 13:26:30 2019 From: keribcu at gmail.com (Keri Svendsen) Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:26:30 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Question about studying abroad and Blackboard In-Reply-To: <5c407fa4.1c69fb81.fc672.2de5@mx.google.com> References: <5c407fa4.1c69fb81.fc672.2de5@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <9fa966f4-184d-1bac-ea7a-f0df25dbbeb0@gmail.com> It should be accessible, if not talk to your professor or disability services. On 11/10/2018 1:16 PM, Sami Osborne via NABS-L wrote: > Hi all, > > I'll be studying abroad in Paris, France next Spring semester, which is something I'm really excited about and looking forward to. However, I just received an email from the University I'll be attending saying that before classes start, I'll need to complete an orientation class through Blackboard. Therefore, I was just wondering whether or not you guys know if it's accessible or not. I know this question has already been posed on this list several times previously, however I completely forgot the responses. Also,  if it's not accessible, what should I do to complete this course if it's mandatory (I actually don't know whether or not it is since I actually already have experience traveling abroad and visiting Paris)? Should I contact them and ask them for either an alternative or nothing at all since I already have experience? > > Hope you all can help me with this. I'm really excited for my experience abroad! > > Thanks, > > Sami > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/keribcu%40gmail.com -- Keri Svendsen From aliherky at gmail.com Thu Jan 17 13:34:23 2019 From: aliherky at gmail.com (Ali) Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 07:34:23 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] Innovative Idea. Feedback Please. Message-ID: <5c40846e.1c69fb81.7c28.2ce5@mx.google.com> Personally, I love the folding cane. However, this would be a very convenient feature for those who like the long cane, so that it can be made more compact when needed. Ali ----- Original Message ----- From: Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa via NABS-L , or, via phone, at: (202) 848-8932. Oscar J. Montiel may be reached via email, at: oscarjmontiel37 at gmail.com , or, via phone, at: (703) 986-9768. We look forward to feedback, again preferably off list. If there is any Buy In, or, willing investors, also please feel free to reach out, off list, to either Oscar J. Montiel, or, myself, Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa. Imagine walking all around your college campus, with a light weight cane, that collapses with minimal distractibility, as you walk into your lecture hall. (Smiley) Oscar J. Montiel and I take constructive criticism relatively well; please feel free to be brutally honest, when providing feedback. (Smiley) Thank you all for your support. Many thanks and much respect. Sincerely, Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa Email: nmabuelhawa at gmail.com References: <5c407fa4.1c69fb81.fc672.2de5@mx.google.com> <9fa966f4-184d-1bac-ea7a-f0df25dbbeb0@gmail.com> Message-ID: Good mid-morning, Sami, >If your attempts of getting to the bottom of >Blackboard's accessability (or lack there of), >in that probably gaping interim, have you ever >thought of recruting a classmate or someone else >in your program to help complete class >assignments verbally, wherein they commit the >reading/writing portions on your behalf0)? This >type of arrangement would be my best suggestion >if the thing isn't really meant to be accessable non-visually. Have a good day, Sami! Car > On 11/10/2018 1:16 PM, Sami Osborne via NABS-L > wrote: > Hi all, > > I'll be studying abroad in > Paris, France next Spring semester, which is > something I'm really excited about and looking > forward to. However, I just received an email > from the University I'll be attending saying > that before classes start, I'll need to > complete an orientation class through > Blackboard. Therefore, I was just wondering > whether or not you guys know if it's accessible > or not. I know this question has already been > posed on this list several times previously, > however I completely forgot the responses. > Also, if it's not accessible, what should I > do to complete this course if it's mandatory (I > actually don't know whether or not it is since > I actually already have experience traveling > abroad and visiting Paris)? Should I contact > them and ask them for either an alternative or > nothing at all since I already have > experience? > > Hope you all can help me with > this. I'm really excited for my experience > abroad! > > Thanks, > > Sami > > _______________________________________________ > > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or > get your account info for NABS-L: > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/keribcu%40gmail.com > -- Keri Svendsen > _______________________________________________ > 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/carlymih%40comcast.net > From alpineimagination at gmail.com Thu Jan 17 17:58:57 2019 From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas) Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 09:58:57 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] Zoom for Office Hours Message-ID: Hi all, One of my teachers is going to hold one of his office hour days online, with something called Zoom. I'm wondering if anyone has heard of it and it's accessible. Thanks, Vejas From lakeria2009 at gmail.com Thu Jan 17 18:09:48 2019 From: lakeria2009 at gmail.com (Lakeria Taylor) Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:09:48 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] Zoom for Office Hours In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <98200983-1B97-47AD-9557-5BADB98C61EF@gmail.com> Yes, you will be fine. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 17, 2019, at 11:58 AM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi all, > One of my teachers is going to hold one of his office hour days online, with something called Zoom. I'm wondering if anyone has heard of it and it's accessible. > Thanks, > Vejas > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/lakeria2009%40gmail.com From jfranks at nfbtx.org Thu Jan 17 18:50:13 2019 From: jfranks at nfbtx.org (Jonathan Franks) Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:50:13 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] Zoom for Office Hours In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <341B8BC5-17F9-478D-9609-02E5C51299BE@nfbtx.org> Yes I have used it in graduate school as well as Federation board meetings. It is quite accessible Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 17, 2019, at 11:58 AM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi all, > One of my teachers is going to hold one of his office hour days online, with something called Zoom. I'm wondering if anyone has heard of it and it's accessible. > Thanks, > Vejas > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/jfranks%40nfbtx.org From haoranwen1 at gmail.com Fri Jan 18 04:21:08 2019 From: haoranwen1 at gmail.com (Haoran Wen) Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 23:21:08 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] =?utf-8?q?NFB_Center=E2=80=99s_Adult_Training_Program?= Message-ID: Dear all, I an a visually impared student attending university in New Jersey. I thinking of taking some time off from school to attend one of the NFB traning centers’ adult program to learn more non-visual skills and depend less on my vision. I am looking for some advise on which NFB training center I should go to. Has anyone attended the program at the training centers, if you have, would you be willing to share your thoughts and expereince? Also, does the location of the center play a part of the program? (For example: a metropolitan location vs suburban location) I would really appriecate any information. Thank you very much, Haoran From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com Fri Jan 18 19:13:41 2019 From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva) Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:13:41 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] =?utf-8?q?NFB_Center=E2=80=99s_Adult_Training_Program?= In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Haoran. All three centers from Colorado, Louisiana, and Minnesota, teach non-visual structure discovery techniques to enhance the lives of blind adults alike. I attended the Louisiana Center for the blind in Ruston Louisiana during the summer of 2012, and you walk around everywhere you go because it is a small town and if you want to do public transportation assignments, you have to go with a center staff like your travel instructor for example, to a bigger city that has buses that you can learn on how to utilize. Otherwise, you’ll learn the same kind of travel skills that you would learn in the other two centers. With computers, braille, woodshop or learning how to build things and utilize power and regular tools, and of course doing house management stuff, you learn just as equally and just as efficiently as all three centers. For Minneapolis, and Littleton, where the Minnesota and Colorado centers are located, everything else is the same as far as skilled teaching, but the travel experiences are a bit better because for both cities, you have direct public transportation that you can access and utilize right on the spot to learn how to use in every major city. For the small towns, of course you learn how to utilize other travel techniques to get around just the same. The Colorado Center for the blind is the one in Colorado, and BLIND Inc or blindness learning in new dimensions Inc. is the one that is located in Minnesota just for your reference. Although you may have different experiences at each and every center, the affects of over 90% of their graduates is the same, you become more competent and more self sufficient in order to do whatever it is you want to do without allowing society to tell you otherwise. I also attended BLIND Inc during their adult program from 2014 to 2015. If you have any questions as to the details of how these training programs are different from the traditional, let me or anyone else on this list that’s an NFB center graduate no, we would be happy to help. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 17, 2019, at 23:21, Haoran Wen via NABS-L wrote: > > Dear all, > > I an a visually impared student attending university in New Jersey. I > thinking of taking some time off from school to attend one of the NFB > traning centers’ adult program to learn more non-visual skills and > depend less on my vision. > > I am looking for some advise on which NFB training center I should go to. > Has anyone attended the program at the training centers, if you have, > would you be willing to share your thoughts and expereince? Also, does > the location of the center play a part of the program? (For example: a > metropolitan location vs suburban location) > > I would really appriecate any information. > > Thank you very much, > Haoran > > _______________________________________________ > 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/mkvnfb94%40gmail.com From rbacchus228 at gmail.com Fri Jan 18 19:38:20 2019 From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus) Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:38:20 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] =?utf-8?q?NFB_Center=E2=80=99s_Adult_Training_Program?= Message-ID: <5c422b5f.1c69fb81.a05ce.e696@mx.google.com> Hi Mariya thanks for your message. I have a question for you. How did your family prepare to send you to Minnesota and Louisiana? As I prepare to return to the Rehab Center in Daytona, Beach, Florida, I am reflecting on what it was like the first time I went there. My Mom, Dad, Grandmother, and a family friend took me to the Center on Saturday July 21st of 2018. Recently I was rereading the reports that were written about the three Nfb training centers. I would've liked to see more about the student apartments in these reports.    On Jan 18, 2019 2:13 PM, Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi Haoran. All three centers from Colorado, Louisiana, and Minnesota, teach non-visual structure discovery techniques to enhance the lives of blind adults alike. I attended the Louisiana Center for the blind in Ruston Louisiana during the summer of 2012, and you walk around everywhere you go because it is a small town and if you want to do public transportation assignments, you have to go with a center staff like your travel instructor for example, to a bigger city that has buses that you can learn on how to utilize. Otherwise, you’ll learn the same kind of travel skills that you would learn in the other two centers. With computers, braille, woodshop or learning how to build things and utilize power and regular tools, and of course doing house management stuff, you learn just as equally and just as efficiently as all three centers. For Minneapolis, and Littleton, where the Minnesota and Colorado centers are located, everything else is the same as far as skilled teaching, but the travel experiences are a bit better because for both cities, you have direct public transportation that you can access and utilize right on the spot to learn how to use in every major city. For the small towns, of course you learn how to utilize other travel techniques to get around just the same. The Colorado Center for the blind is the one in Colorado, and BLIND Inc or blindness learning in new dimensions Inc. is the one that is located in Minnesota just for your reference. Although you may have different experiences at each and every center, the affects of over 90% of their graduates is the same, you become more competent and more self sufficient in order to do whatever it is you want to do without allowing society to tell you otherwise. I also attended BLIND Inc during their adult program from 2014 to 2015. If you have any questions as to the details of how these training programs are different from the traditional, let me or anyone else on this list that’s an NFB center graduate no, we would be happy to help. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 17, 2019, at 23:21, Haoran Wen via NABS-L wrote: > > > > Dear all, > > > > I an a visually impared student attending university in New Jersey. I > > thinking of taking some time off from school to attend one of the NFB > > traning centers’ adult program to learn more non-visual skills and > > depend less on my vision. > > > > I am looking for some advise on which NFB training center I should go to. > > Has anyone attended the program at the training centers, if you have, > > would you be willing to share your thoughts and expereince? Also, does > > the location of the center play a part of the program? (For example: a > > metropolitan location vs suburban location) > > > > I would really appriecate any information. > > > > Thank you very much, > > Haoran > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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/mkvnfb94%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/rbacchus228%40gmail.com From jldail13 at gmail.com Fri Jan 18 19:57:15 2019 From: jldail13 at gmail.com (Jessica Dail) Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:57:15 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] =?utf-8?q?NFB_Center=E2=80=99s_Adult_Training_Program?= In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi, I'd highly advise staying away from Blind inc. I was there in 2013, and had serious issues. I was cooking and got 3rd degree burns, and they refused to do anything. 2 weeks later, as we were leaving for our camping trip, I fell down the Concrete stairs, which did not have a handrail, and severely injured my knees. It was so bad, that when my parents came to get me, I was still bleeding through my pants. They put bandaids over my wounds, and told me to, enjoy the camping trip." In another Incidentally, I was on the phone with my father, and my counselor was in the room, and she took my phone, and hung up on him. She also took my iPad. I got the devices back though. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2019, at 2:13 PM, Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi Haoran. All three centers from Colorado, Louisiana, and Minnesota, teach non-visual structure discovery techniques to enhance the lives of blind adults alike. I attended the Louisiana Center for the blind in Ruston Louisiana during the summer of 2012, and you walk around everywhere you go because it is a small town and if you want to do public transportation assignments, you have to go with a center staff like your travel instructor for example, to a bigger city that has buses that you can learn on how to utilize. Otherwise, you’ll learn the same kind of travel skills that you would learn in the other two centers. With computers, braille, woodshop or learning how to build things and utilize power and regular tools, and of course doing house management stuff, you learn just as equally and just as efficiently as all three centers. For Minneapolis, and Littleton, where the Minnesota and Colorado centers are located, everything else is the same as far as skilled teaching, but the travel experiences are a bit better because for both cities, you have direct public transportation that you can access and utilize right on the spot to learn how to use in every major city. For the small towns, of course you learn how to utilize other travel techniques to get around just the same. The Colorado Center for the blind is the one in Colorado, and BLIND Inc or blindness learning in new dimensions Inc. is the one that is located in Minnesota just for your reference. Although you may have different experiences at each and every center, the affects of over 90% of their graduates is the same, you become more competent and more self sufficient in order to do whatever it is you want to do without allowing society to tell you otherwise. I also attended BLIND Inc during their adult program from 2014 to 2015. If you have any questions as to the details of how these training programs are different from the traditional, let me or anyone else on this list that’s an NFB center graduate no, we would be happy to help. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 17, 2019, at 23:21, Haoran Wen via NABS-L wrote: >> >> Dear all, >> >> I an a visually impared student attending university in New Jersey. I >> thinking of taking some time off from school to attend one of the NFB >> traning centers’ adult program to learn more non-visual skills and >> depend less on my vision. >> >> I am looking for some advise on which NFB training center I should go to. >> Has anyone attended the program at the training centers, if you have, >> would you be willing to share your thoughts and expereince? Also, does >> the location of the center play a part of the program? (For example: a >> metropolitan location vs suburban location) >> >> I would really appriecate any information. >> >> Thank you very much, >> Haoran >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/mkvnfb94%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/jldail13%40gmail.com From haoranwen1 at gmail.com Fri Jan 18 20:56:02 2019 From: haoranwen1 at gmail.com (Haoran Wen) Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:56:02 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] =?utf-8?q?NFB_Center=E2=80=99s_Adult_Training_Program?= In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thank you for response! You mentioned that you attened both the LCB's and BLIND inc's program, which one would you recommend? Also, did the location play part in the over experience? Thanks, Haoran On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 2:17 PM Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L < nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: > Hi Haoran. All three centers from Colorado, Louisiana, and Minnesota, > teach non-visual structure discovery techniques to enhance the lives of > blind adults alike. I attended the Louisiana Center for the blind in Ruston > Louisiana during the summer of 2012, and you walk around everywhere you go > because it is a small town and if you want to do public transportation > assignments, you have to go with a center staff like your travel instructor > for example, to a bigger city that has buses that you can learn on how to > utilize. Otherwise, you’ll learn the same kind of travel skills that you > would learn in the other two centers. With computers, braille, woodshop or > learning how to build things and utilize power and regular tools, and of > course doing house management stuff, you learn just as equally and just as > efficiently as all three centers. For Minneapolis, and Littleton, where the > Minnesota and Colorado centers are located, everything else is the same as > far as skilled teaching, but the travel experiences are a bit better > because for both cities, you have direct public transportation that you can > access and utilize right on the spot to learn how to use in every major > city. For the small towns, of course you learn how to utilize other travel > techniques to get around just the same. The Colorado Center for the blind > is the one in Colorado, and BLIND Inc or blindness learning in new > dimensions Inc. is the one that is located in Minnesota just for your > reference. Although you may have different experiences at each and every > center, the affects of over 90% of their graduates is the same, you become > more competent and more self sufficient in order to do whatever it is you > want to do without allowing society to tell you otherwise. I also attended > BLIND Inc during their adult program from 2014 to 2015. If you have any > questions as to the details of how these training programs are different > from the traditional, let me or anyone else on this list that’s an NFB > center graduate no, we would be happy to help. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 17, 2019, at 23:21, Haoran Wen via NABS-L > wrote: > > > > Dear all, > > > > I an a visually impared student attending university in New Jersey. I > > thinking of taking some time off from school to attend one of the NFB > > traning centers’ adult program to learn more non-visual skills and > > depend less on my vision. > > > > I am looking for some advise on which NFB training center I should go to. > > Has anyone attended the program at the training centers, if you have, > > would you be willing to share your thoughts and expereince? Also, does > > the location of the center play a part of the program? (For example: a > > metropolitan location vs suburban location) > > > > I would really appriecate any information. > > > > Thank you very much, > > Haoran > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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/mkvnfb94%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/haoranwen1%40gmail.com > From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com Fri Jan 18 21:28:11 2019 From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva) Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:28:11 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] =?utf-8?q?NFB_Center=E2=80=99s_Adult_Training_Program?= In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: First off, Jessica, just because you had a bad experience doesn’t mean that everybody that went to that center had a bad experience, it is what you make it in the end. I have heard very few bad stories about that center and about the other two, no place is perfect. But I will say that the good experiences with that center and the other two, override the bad. Secondly, Haoran, the location did affect the travel aspect. Because like I said before, you do travel training in a big city, you get access to utilizing public transportation directly instead of going to a bigger city from a small town like you would in Ruston for the Louisiana Center. Lastly, Rona, when I went to the summer program at Louisiana, I took the greyhound bus for the first time in my life by myself there, and I flew back. For BLIND Inc, I took a plane there and back, though by that point, it was not my first time flying by myself. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2019, at 15:56, Haoran Wen via NABS-L wrote: > > Thank you for response! > > You mentioned that you attened both the LCB's and BLIND inc's program, > which one would you recommend? > Also, did the location play part in the over experience? > > Thanks, > Haoran > > On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 2:17 PM Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L < > nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: > >> Hi Haoran. All three centers from Colorado, Louisiana, and Minnesota, >> teach non-visual structure discovery techniques to enhance the lives of >> blind adults alike. I attended the Louisiana Center for the blind in Ruston >> Louisiana during the summer of 2012, and you walk around everywhere you go >> because it is a small town and if you want to do public transportation >> assignments, you have to go with a center staff like your travel instructor >> for example, to a bigger city that has buses that you can learn on how to >> utilize. Otherwise, you’ll learn the same kind of travel skills that you >> would learn in the other two centers. With computers, braille, woodshop or >> learning how to build things and utilize power and regular tools, and of >> course doing house management stuff, you learn just as equally and just as >> efficiently as all three centers. For Minneapolis, and Littleton, where the >> Minnesota and Colorado centers are located, everything else is the same as >> far as skilled teaching, but the travel experiences are a bit better >> because for both cities, you have direct public transportation that you can >> access and utilize right on the spot to learn how to use in every major >> city. For the small towns, of course you learn how to utilize other travel >> techniques to get around just the same. The Colorado Center for the blind >> is the one in Colorado, and BLIND Inc or blindness learning in new >> dimensions Inc. is the one that is located in Minnesota just for your >> reference. Although you may have different experiences at each and every >> center, the affects of over 90% of their graduates is the same, you become >> more competent and more self sufficient in order to do whatever it is you >> want to do without allowing society to tell you otherwise. I also attended >> BLIND Inc during their adult program from 2014 to 2015. If you have any >> questions as to the details of how these training programs are different >> from the traditional, let me or anyone else on this list that’s an NFB >> center graduate no, we would be happy to help. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 23:21, Haoran Wen via NABS-L >> wrote: >>> >>> Dear all, >>> >>> I an a visually impared student attending university in New Jersey. I >>> thinking of taking some time off from school to attend one of the NFB >>> traning centers’ adult program to learn more non-visual skills and >>> depend less on my vision. >>> >>> I am looking for some advise on which NFB training center I should go to. >>> Has anyone attended the program at the training centers, if you have, >>> would you be willing to share your thoughts and expereince? Also, does >>> the location of the center play a part of the program? (For example: a >>> metropolitan location vs suburban location) >>> >>> I would really appriecate any information. >>> >>> Thank you very much, >>> Haoran >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/mkvnfb94%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/haoranwen1%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/mkvnfb94%40gmail.com From matthewhgip at gmail.com Sat Jan 19 17:06:08 2019 From: matthewhgip at gmail.com (Matthew Gip) Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2019 09:06:08 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] Reminder: Join CABS Membership Call Tomorrow at 7:00 PM Pacific Message-ID: <3D2F29FE-F994-43B1-B12B-F15B9C267692@gmail.com> Students, This is a friendly reminder that the California Association of Blind Students will have our first Membership call of the year tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm pacific. We will be discussing the NFB National Scholarship, where there will be a panel of four previous scholarship recipients giving their experience as a scholarship finalist and encouraging all of you awesome students to apply! Scholarship chair Cayte Mendez will be on the call as well so if you have any questions, feel free to jump onto the call and ask her any questions you may have. See you there! Call: (712) 770-4130 Access code: 868746 Thanks, Matthew Gip President | California Association of Blind Students Board Member | National Federation of the Blind of California Co-chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee Phone: (559) 375-2068 Email: matthewhgip at gmail.com The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nations blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. From alpineimagination at gmail.com Sat Jan 19 20:18:23 2019 From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas) Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2019 12:18:23 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] PDF Question Message-ID: <95232866-D2E6-4064-9A9E-3AD4A3964AE1@gmail.com> Hi all, I recently received a large PDF for one of my classes in the form of an image. Usually, with image PDF's I convert them with Robo-Braille. This one, being 256 pages and about 37 MB, was too large to convert. Fortunately in this situation, I found another accessible version online for what I needed, but in the future, for large PDF's, I was wondering if anyone knows of an app or Web site that would either convert the file, or at least reduce the size so I could send the email. Thanks, Vejas From kmaent1 at gmail.com Sat Jan 19 20:33:23 2019 From: kmaent1 at gmail.com (Karl Martin Adam) Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2019 15:33:23 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] PDF Question Message-ID: <5c4389a9.1c69fb81.4b070.002b@mx.google.com> You could try uploading it to robobraille instead of e-mailing it to them maybe. Unfortunately I don't know of another solution other than buying something like Kurzweil 1000. ----- Original Message ----- From: Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L References: <5c4389a9.1c69fb81.4b070.002b@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <185CE6FF-64DF-45CC-872C-7CF66CD52AD6@gmail.com> Hi Karl, Thanks so much. I just uploaded the file onto the RoboBraille server and it will be delivered into my email inbox once converted. Hopefully this should solve the problem. Vejas > On 19 Jan 2019, at 12:33, Karl Martin Adam via NABS-L wrote: > > You could try uploading it to robobraille instead of e-mailing it to them maybe. Unfortunately I don't know of another solution other than buying something like Kurzweil 1000. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org > Date sent: Sat, 19 Jan 2019 12:18:23 -0800 > Subject: [NABS-L] PDF Question > > Hi all, > I recently received a large PDF for one of my classes in the form of an image. Usually, with image PDF's I convert them with Robo-Braille. This one, being 256 pages and about 37 MB, was too large to convert. > Fortunately in this situation, I found another accessible version online for what I needed, but in the future, for large PDF's, I was wondering if anyone knows of an app or Web site that would either convert the file, or at least reduce the size so I could send the email. > Thanks, > Vejas > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/kmaent1%40gma > il.com > > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/alpineimagination%40gmail.com From grassflower111 at gmail.com Sun Jan 20 01:22:11 2019 From: grassflower111 at gmail.com (Trinh Ha) Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2019 17:22:11 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] tips for taking statistics course Message-ID: Hi everyone, hope all of you are doing well. I am taking a statistics course this semester as a requirement for my major. My instructor has us completing homework assignments through myStatLab and uses statCrunch for analyzing data. From your experiences, are those accessible? How would you deal with the many tables and graphs and what did you do in general to be successful? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. From cookcafe at sc.rr.com Sun Jan 20 01:28:10 2019 From: cookcafe at sc.rr.com (Steve & Shannon Cook) Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2019 20:28:10 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] PDF Question In-Reply-To: <95232866-D2E6-4064-9A9E-3AD4A3964AE1@gmail.com> References: <95232866-D2E6-4064-9A9E-3AD4A3964AE1@gmail.com> Message-ID: <000f01d4b05f$691e6b90$3b5b42b0$@sc.rr.com> Try www.convertfiles.com this is a free service. Steve Cook Follow the National Federation of the Blind of SC On Face Book Follow the Computer Science & Technology Division of SC on Face Book District 2 State Board Member of the NFB of SC 1st Vice President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the NFB of SC 1st Vice President of the Columbia Chapter of the NFB of SC www.nfbofsc.org -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2019 3:18 PM To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas Subject: [NABS-L] PDF Question Hi all, I recently received a large PDF for one of my classes in the form of an image. Usually, with image PDF's I convert them with Robo-Braille. This one, being 256 pages and about 37 MB, was too large to convert. Fortunately in this situation, I found another accessible version online for what I needed, but in the future, for large PDF's, I was wondering if anyone knows of an app or Web site that would either convert the file, or at least reduce the size so I could send the email. Thanks, Vejas _______________________________________________ NABS-L mailing list NABS-L at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/cookcafe%40sc.rr.com From johnawright98 at gmail.com Sun Jan 20 02:12:41 2019 From: johnawright98 at gmail.com (johnawright98 at gmail.com) Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2019 21:12:41 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Federation Fiesta Concert Promo Message-ID: <6084A926-99DA-4235-8C31-801B28D3ECAE@gmail.com> Hey, everyone! Washington Seminar is fast approaching, which also means that FEDERATION FIESTA is getting closer!! We are so ecstatic to be hosting this event for you all, and we hope you're just as pumped to participate. We have put together a small clip of the one and only David Amaya, who will be performing a concert during the event so show him some love by telling all your friends to come and jam with us!! We would like to present our new fave song... SUMMER TIME BLISS. (It's a bop, y’all). -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Justin -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Trinh Ha via NABS-L Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2019 8:22 PM To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org Cc: Trinh Ha Subject: [NABS-L] tips for taking statistics course Hi everyone, hope all of you are doing well. I am taking a statistics course this semester as a requirement for my major. My instructor has us completing homework assignments through myStatLab and uses statCrunch for analyzing data. From your experiences, are those accessible? How would you deal with the many tables and graphs and what did you do in general to be successful? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. _______________________________________________ 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/justin.williams2%40gmail .com From Amelia.Dickerson at Colorado.EDU Sun Jan 20 05:22:26 2019 From: Amelia.Dickerson at Colorado.EDU (Amelia Anne Dickerson) Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:22:26 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] PDF Question Message-ID: You can also open it up in Google Docs, and it will automatically OCR it. From PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu Sun Jan 20 07:33:48 2019 From: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu (Justin Salisbury) Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2019 07:33:48 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] REMINDER: Conference Call: All About Washington Seminar Message-ID: REMINDER: Conference Call on Sunday, January 20 Even if you're not going to Washington Seminar, it would still be great to have you come and learn about our efforts on a conference call full of friends! All About Washington Seminar Sunday, January 20 8:00 PM Eastern Dial 712-770-5197 Access Code 265669 If you need anything leading up to the call, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. This reminder is brought to you by the Legislative Advocacy and Outreach Committees of the National Association of Blind Students. With Warmest Aloha, Justin M. Hideaki Salisbury Chair, Legislative Advocacy Committee Justin M. Hideaki Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB Board Member | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind (808) 797-8606 president at alumni.ecu.edu | www.nabslink.org From misokwak12 at gmail.com Mon Jan 21 02:35:00 2019 From: misokwak12 at gmail.com (Miso Kwak) Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2019 21:35:00 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] tips for taking statistics course In-Reply-To: <014001d4b066$1b318550$51948ff0$@gmail.com> References: <014001d4b066$1b318550$51948ff0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: If your professor can be flexible with what statistical data analysis program you use for the course, I think R and SAS would be more accessible alternative tools. When I had to use the MyStatsLab about 3-4 years ago, I had to have a sighted assistant with me for the course and ask them to click things and read me the output. Miso On 1/19/19, Justin Williams via NABS-L wrote: > Excel is useful, and it has some extentions that you can get which should > help. I'm not sure how to get them, just do a search online for them. > Justin > > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Trinh Ha via > NABS-L > Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2019 8:22 PM > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org > Cc: Trinh Ha > Subject: [NABS-L] tips for taking statistics course > > Hi everyone, hope all of you are doing well. I am taking a statistics > course > this semester as a requirement for my major. My instructor has us > completing > homework assignments through myStatLab and uses statCrunch for analyzing > data. From your experiences, are those accessible? How would you deal with > the many tables and graphs and what did you do in general to be successful? > Any help will be greatly appreciated. > Thank you. > > _______________________________________________ > 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/justin.williams2%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/misokwak12%40gmail.com > From braillemasterjustin at gmail.com Mon Jan 21 16:10:32 2019 From: braillemasterjustin at gmail.com (Justin Heard) Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:10:32 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] tips for taking statistics course In-Reply-To: References: <014001d4b066$1b318550$51948ff0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <42A7A2A8-8A7A-4928-AA32-016895ECBE24@gmail.com> Hi there. I just Took statistics last semester with a professor who used MyStatLab. Here are my thoughts. 1. The program is useable but not accessible. Some graphs are described, others aren’t. If you got together with a statistics tutor from the school that could also read and help you with graphing, you could do it. It would be difficult though. 2. Drop the course. Honestly, if you’re just now asking these questions, you haven’t planned far enough ahead. You need more time to work with your professor and disability services to get the best grade possible. Here’s what I did. I spoke with disability services and the professor as soon as I registered for the class. The professor sent us all of the PowerPoints he was using and we had them Braille’s. We also sent the textbook off to be Braille’s. I started the course by telling my professor I would try MyStatLab and see how accessible it was, but I may need him to assign problems from the textbook. He agreed. I ended up only working out of the book after my frustration. I also took different tests than everyone else. He wrote some problems and gave me others from the book. I also went by his office hours to have concepts explained that I didn’t understand in class. I used a combination of Excel and online statistics calculators to solve problems. I wanted an Orion TI84, but VR never came through with that. I got an A in the course. I’m not saying that exactly what I did will work the same way for you. I’m not sure if you’re a Braille reader. But in classes where the online program doesn’t work, especially math, a hard copy text is the next best thing. Having the graphs and numbers from the PowerPoints in a format you can read is vital for understanding the material in class and is equal access. Unless you’re in your last semester, I am sure the college will work with you so you can take the course later. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 20, 2019, at 9:35 PM, Miso Kwak via NABS-L wrote: > > If your professor can be flexible with what statistical data analysis > program you use for the course, I think R and SAS would be more > accessible alternative tools. > When I had to use the MyStatsLab about 3-4 years ago, I had to have a > sighted assistant with me for the course and ask them to click things > and read me the output. > > Miso > >> On 1/19/19, Justin Williams via NABS-L wrote: >> Excel is useful, and it has some extentions that you can get which should >> help. I'm not sure how to get them, just do a search online for them. >> Justin >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Trinh Ha via >> NABS-L >> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2019 8:22 PM >> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org >> Cc: Trinh Ha >> Subject: [NABS-L] tips for taking statistics course >> >> Hi everyone, hope all of you are doing well. I am taking a statistics >> course >> this semester as a requirement for my major. My instructor has us >> completing >> homework assignments through myStatLab and uses statCrunch for analyzing >> data. From your experiences, are those accessible? How would you deal with >> the many tables and graphs and what did you do in general to be successful? >> Any help will be greatly appreciated. >> Thank you. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/justin.williams2%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/misokwak12%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/braillemasterjustin%40gmail.com From tyler at tysdomain.com Mon Jan 21 18:17:08 2019 From: tyler at tysdomain.com (Littlefield, Tyler) Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:17:08 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] tips for taking statistics course In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <12fb56fb-a121-426e-50a6-6fd37a253d05@tysdomain.com> Hello, I took stats in my last semester. I seen Miso suggest R; unless you have some software development background or can pick that up, I'd recommend staying away from that simply because it's very code driven. I also don't know how accessible stat crunch will be. I second the use of Excel, although I don't know what extensions another person was talking about. I would be careful installing random extensions unless you trust them. HTH and if there's anything I can do to provide more info let me know. I realize Excel is vague, but I don't know what your comfort level with it is. Thanks, On 1/19/2019 8:22 PM, Trinh Ha via NABS-L wrote: > Hi everyone, hope all of you are doing well. I am taking a statistics > course this semester as a requirement for my major. My instructor has > us completing homework assignments through myStatLab and uses > statCrunch for analyzing data. From your experiences, are those > accessible? How would you deal with the many tables and graphs and > what did you do in general to be successful? > Any help will be greatly appreciated. > Thank you. > > _______________________________________________ > 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/tyler%40tysdomain.com -- Take Care, Tyler Littlefield Tyler Littlefield Consulting: website development and business solutions. My personal site My Linkedin @Sorressean on Twitter From rollercoasterman86 at gmail.com Tue Jan 22 05:30:35 2019 From: rollercoasterman86 at gmail.com (andrew edgcumbe) Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:30:35 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] watts app Message-ID: Hi just had a question. can watt's app be accessed from windows computer? If so is it excessible for the blind using windows? I have heard there is a way to access it through windows. From PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu Wed Jan 23 10:43:21 2019 From: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu (Justin Salisbury) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:43:21 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Conference Call Notes: All About Washington Seminar Message-ID: Good evening, fellow students! Attached are the notes from the conference call we had on Sunday, January 20, "All About Washington Seminar." Please join me in giving a big mahalo to my two Co-Chairs, Melissa Carney and Mausam Mehta, for taking detailed notes to contribute to this final product. You are more than welcome to contact me if you need anything as we move toward Washington Seminar. Warmest aloha, Justin Salisbury Chair, Legislative Advocacy Committee Justin M. Hideaki Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB Board Member | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind (808) 797-8606 president at alumni.ecu.edu | www.nabslink.org -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Washington Seminar Conference Call Notes, NABS 2019.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 25316 bytes Desc: Washington Seminar Conference Call Notes, NABS 2019.docx URL: From cassandradamstra at gmail.com Wed Jan 23 15:17:53 2019 From: cassandradamstra at gmail.com (Cassandra Damstra) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:17:53 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] McGraw-Hill Connect Online Programme Message-ID: Hello, My school recently switched to the McGraw-Hill Connect programme for our online classes. Has anyone ever used this programme before? I am using NVDA, and am having many accessibility problems while trying to read and complete assignments. I'm in contact with my school's DSS about the issue. They said that they have contacted McGraw Hill, but have not had good customer service support. Meanwhile, I am falling further and further behind in my classes. It's starting to make me feel very anxious and overwhelmed. Does anyone have any advice? Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Cassandra Damstra From personal.edward at gmail.com Wed Jan 23 16:02:24 2019 From: personal.edward at gmail.com (Edward) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:02:24 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] McGraw-Hill Connect Online Programme In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5B5509D1-53C7-4621-A3ED-F236852AA6C2@gmail.com> Hello Casandra, I hope you are doing well. I have used their iOS app and that seems to be very accessible. I have not used their online access, so I cannot speak on it. I hope this helps. Edward Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 23, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Cassandra Damstra via NABS-L wrote: > > Hello, > > My school recently switched to the McGraw-Hill Connect programme for our > online classes. Has anyone ever used this programme before? I am using > NVDA, and am having many accessibility problems while trying to read and > complete assignments. I'm in contact with my school's DSS about the issue. > They said that they have contacted McGraw Hill, but have not had good > customer service support. Meanwhile, I am falling further and further > behind in my classes. It's starting to make me feel very anxious and > overwhelmed. Does anyone have any advice? Thank you for your time. > > Sincerely, > Cassandra Damstra > _______________________________________________ > 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/personal.edward%40gmail.com From aliherky at gmail.com Wed Jan 23 17:18:23 2019 From: aliherky at gmail.com (Ali) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:18:23 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] watts app Message-ID: <5c48a1e4.1c69fb81.f9ba1.0cc3@mx.google.com> I know that it can and it is accessible, but not sure how to do it. Ali ----- Original Message ----- From: andrew edgcumbe via NABS-L References: <5c48a1e4.1c69fb81.f9ba1.0cc3@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <2527F158-92B2-495B-9730-CB6DAFDB9962@gmail.com> Hello, What'sApp is accessible on the computer; however, you have to scan a QR code within the What'sApp app on your phone, in order to sign in to the website. It can be a hit or miss. Santiago Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 23, 2019, at 9:18 AM, Ali via NABS-L wrote: > > I know that it can and it is accessible, but not sure how to do it. > > Ali > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: andrew edgcumbe via NABS-L To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list Date sent: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:30:35 -0500 > Subject: [NABS-L] watts app > > Hi just had a question. can watt's app be accessed from windows > computer? If so is it excessible for the blind using windows? I have > heard there is a way to access it through windows. > _______________________________________________ > 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/aliherky%40gm > ail.com > > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/santiago.blue.hernandez%40gmail.com From rollercoasterman86 at gmail.com Wed Jan 23 17:49:16 2019 From: rollercoasterman86 at gmail.com (andrew edgcumbe) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:49:16 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] you tube Message-ID: Hi does anybody know if you tube is excessible with jaws like far as commenting and replying to comments stuff like that just wondered as i use jaws and i do have a you tube account. From steve.jacobson at visi.com Wed Jan 23 18:18:04 2019 From: steve.jacobson at visi.com (Steve Jacobson) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:18:04 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] FW: Scholarships for Minnesota's Legally Blind Students until April 15, 2019 In-Reply-To: <004701d4b344$73065590$591300b0$@nfbmn.org> References: <004701d4b344$73065590$591300b0$@nfbmn.org> Message-ID: <003901d4b347$fbecd840$f3c688c0$@visi.com> -----Original Message----- From: NFB of Minn. Scholarships Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:53 AM To: 'Undisclosed Recipients' Subject: Scholarships for Minnesota's Legally Blind Students until April 15, 2019 The National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota is pleased to announce that the application window for our 2019 scholarships is open now through April 15. Legally blind postsecondary students attending school full-time in Minnesota are encouraged to apply. The application and all pertinent information can be found in the "What's New" section of our website at https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbmn.o rg&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb65bf337db0a48afba4a08d6815b9c9e%7C84df9e7fe9f640af b435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636838627853992335&sdata=Ixmu2i4rX%2Fp9xwO3Kz jmiWiw8W2EgjAzrDXxnxj7lMU%3D&reserved=0 or use the attached document. You can fill out the application online, or complete the application using the Microsoft Word document and send it with the required documents to Scholarships at nfbmn.org. If it is necessary to submit the application on paper, use the mailing address supplied with the application. For questions about the application process, please contact me: Alex Loch Scholarship Committee Chair National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota Scholarships at nfbmn.org or call our office at 612-872-9363. *** A Note from our national office: Thirty-one scholarships will be awarded by the National Federation of the Blind. The deadline for NFB applications is March 31, 2019. Details are accessible from the main page of the National Federation of the Blind website: https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfb.or g&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb65bf337db0a48afba4a08d6815b9c9e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb 435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636838627853992335&sdata=2SsIr3Zf%2BGWD%2BpB4A jyPJUVPDFft8g0UjVl9zNE400w%3D&reserved=0. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Edward Shaham -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of andrew edgcumbe via NABS-L Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:49 PM To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list Cc: andrew edgcumbe Subject: [NABS-L] you tube Hi does anybody know if you tube is excessible with jaws like far as commenting and replying to comments stuff like that just wondered as i use jaws and i do have a you tube account. _______________________________________________ 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/personal.edward%40gmail. com From rollercoasterman86 at gmail.com Wed Jan 23 20:23:03 2019 From: rollercoasterman86 at gmail.com (andrew edgcumbe) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:23:03 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] you tube In-Reply-To: <002701d4b34a$2726e800$7574b800$@gmail.com> References: <002701d4b34a$2726e800$7574b800$@gmail.com> Message-ID: I have always heard for years or thought google crome is not all that excessible at all. On Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 1:34 PM Edward via NABS-L wrote: > Hello Andrew, > > Yes, YouTube is accessible. I have found using Google Chrome and YouTube > together gives you the most accessible environment. > > I hope this helps. > Edward Shaham > > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L On Behalf Of andrew edgcumbe via > NABS-L > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:49 PM > To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list > > Cc: andrew edgcumbe > Subject: [NABS-L] you tube > > Hi does anybody know if you tube is excessible with jaws like far as > commenting and replying to comments stuff like that just wondered as i use > jaws and i do have a you tube account. > _______________________________________________ > 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/personal.edward%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/rollercoasterman86%40gmail.com > From jfranks at nfbtx.org Wed Jan 23 20:37:13 2019 From: jfranks at nfbtx.org (Jonathan Franks) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 14:37:13 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] you tube In-Reply-To: References: <002701d4b34a$2726e800$7574b800$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <2818E68A-90B5-42D8-A791-6A7BCEB9150C@nfbtx.org> Google chrome is quite accessible. From my experience, things that have not worked on internet explorer more often than not work on chrome. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 23, 2019, at 2:23 PM, andrew edgcumbe via NABS-L wrote: > > I have always heard for years or thought google crome is not all that > excessible at all. > >> On Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 1:34 PM Edward via NABS-L wrote: >> >> Hello Andrew, >> >> Yes, YouTube is accessible. I have found using Google Chrome and YouTube >> together gives you the most accessible environment. >> >> I hope this helps. >> Edward Shaham >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: NABS-L On Behalf Of andrew edgcumbe via >> NABS-L >> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:49 PM >> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list >> >> Cc: andrew edgcumbe >> Subject: [NABS-L] you tube >> >> Hi does anybody know if you tube is excessible with jaws like far as >> commenting and replying to comments stuff like that just wondered as i use >> jaws and i do have a you tube account. >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/personal.edward%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/rollercoasterman86%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/jfranks%40nfbtx.org From personal.edward at gmail.com Wed Jan 23 23:44:14 2019 From: personal.edward at gmail.com (Edward) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:44:14 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] you tube In-Reply-To: References: <002701d4b34a$2726e800$7574b800$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <74D4DD9F-ABCF-4767-8DC9-C6D3074B0DE5@gmail.com> Hello Andrew, I believe that was the case in the recent past, however chrome has been working great for me with the latest build of jaws. Thank you. Edward Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 23, 2019, at 3:23 PM, andrew edgcumbe via NABS-L wrote: > > I have always heard for years or thought google crome is not all that > excessible at all. > >> On Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 1:34 PM Edward via NABS-L wrote: >> >> Hello Andrew, >> >> Yes, YouTube is accessible. I have found using Google Chrome and YouTube >> together gives you the most accessible environment. >> >> I hope this helps. >> Edward Shaham >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: NABS-L On Behalf Of andrew edgcumbe via >> NABS-L >> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:49 PM >> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list >> >> Cc: andrew edgcumbe >> Subject: [NABS-L] you tube >> >> Hi does anybody know if you tube is excessible with jaws like far as >> commenting and replying to comments stuff like that just wondered as i use >> jaws and i do have a you tube account. >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/personal.edward%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/rollercoasterman86%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/personal.edward%40gmail.com From bluezinfandel at hotmail.com Thu Jan 24 02:25:04 2019 From: bluezinfandel at hotmail.com (Ben Fulton) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 02:25:04 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] JAWS 2019 and Microsoft Word 2016 (Ian Perrault) Message-ID: Hi Ian, I had the same problem awhile ago. I had to call Microsoft, try this number. Microsoft support for persons with disability 800-936-5900 They might be able to help you out with the page count thing as well. I found they were quite helpful. I can say that it is not JAWS verbosity, it is something to do with the MS word settings, but I can't remember what was done to change it back. All the best, Ben Hi, When I'm in a Microsoft Word document, JAWS always says level 1 and level 0 while I'm scanning through the document at the beginning of lines or sentences. It's weird. Any ideas on how to turn that off or get rid of that? Ian From codybeardslee at gmail.com Thu Jan 24 03:22:47 2019 From: codybeardslee at gmail.com (Cody Beardslee) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:22:47 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] Midwest Student Seminar! Message-ID: <6B7E0ED8-386F-44E6-BA4A-8AD03F071261@gmail.com> The 2019 Midwest Regional Student Seminar “Owning Your Future” Hosted by The National Association of Blind Students (NABS) and the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois (NFBI) Offering opportunities for professional growth, confidence building, and employment readiness with regional peers and national mentors! Take advantage of empowering panel discussions, engaging presentations, and social networking possibilities. Attendees will have chances to learn about social, environmental, and academic issues that blind students face, along with strategies and skills to successfully navigate them. Eligible Participants: Blind high school and college students living or studying in the Midwest states. Students from other areas are welcomed to attend. When: March 15-17, 2019 Where: The Holiday Inn O’Hare, 5615 N. Cumberland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 For Room Reservations: Call 773-693-5800. Mention NFB of Illinois to get the group rate Registration: $70 per student and must be completed by Friday, February 15, 2019 Register at www.nfbofillinois.org/midwest-students-spring-seminar/registration Direct inquiries to Kathryn Webster (nabs.president at gmail.com) or (203) 273-8463 This seminar aims to show students that they are in control of their future. Together, we will highlight how to set goals, create ways to attain them, and own your achievements. Each step is a stride toward greatness and with our help, you have an opportunity to shine in the academic and employment arenas. The power of networking starts here but opens a door of possibilities for your growth. Live the life you want by owning your future and creating success! Cody Beardslee President, Minnesota Association of Blind Students From personal.edward at gmail.com Thu Jan 24 03:45:26 2019 From: personal.edward at gmail.com (personal.edward at gmail.com) Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:45:26 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] JAWS 2019 and Microsoft Word 2016 (Ian Perrault) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <001601d4b397$3edd6f80$bc984e80$@gmail.com> Hello Ian, If you press Jaws key plus v to pull up verbosity settings when in word, you can toggle the announce stile changes option, so that you no longer hear stiles when navigating a document. I hope this helps. Edward Shaham -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Ben Fulton via NABS-L Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:25 PM To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org Cc: Ben Fulton Subject: [NABS-L] JAWS 2019 and Microsoft Word 2016 (Ian Perrault) Hi Ian, I had the same problem awhile ago. I had to call Microsoft, try this number. Microsoft support for persons with disability 800-936-5900 They might be able to help you out with the page count thing as well. I found they were quite helpful. I can say that it is not JAWS verbosity, it is something to do with the MS word settings, but I can't remember what was done to change it back. All the best, Ben Hi, When I'm in a Microsoft Word document, JAWS always says level 1 and level 0 while I'm scanning through the document at the beginning of lines or sentences. It's weird. Any ideas on how to turn that off or get rid of that? Ian _______________________________________________ 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/personal.edward%40gmail. com From aliherky at gmail.com Thu Jan 24 12:29:50 2019 From: aliherky at gmail.com (Ali) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 06:29:50 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] you tube Message-ID: <5c49afc4.1c69fb81.c8657.c3ee@mx.google.com> I used to use Youtube with Jaws. It is much easier with the Iphone if you have one. Ali ----- Original Message ----- From: andrew edgcumbe via NABS-L Hello Students, As Washington Seminar is just a few days from us and it is one of the most exciting and anticipated times of our calendar year because it is a big part of our advocacy efforts to make sure our legislative needs are being heard by our elected officials. This year, we have several students flying to Capitol Hill to speak on issues that affect the blind in our movement and we thought it would be a terrific idea to raise funds for our student division and fundraise some delicious treats. The California Association of Blind Students (CABS) will be selling See’s Candies peanut brittle toffee covered with chocolate. Each bar will be sold for $2. These delectable and delicious chocolates are only found in California, so don’t miss out on getting your bars. The chocolate bars will be great to start off your day to boost your energy before meeting with your representatives, sitting in meetings, and more; you name it and we have you covered! If you are interested in getting your See’s Candy Chocolate bars, you can find me all week at Washington Seminar and I would be more than happy to give you your yummy treats. See you at Washington seminar and safe travels! Best regards, Matthew Gip President | California Association of Blind Students Board Member | National Federation of the Blind of California Co-chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee Phone: (559) 375-2068 Email: matthewhgip at gmail.com The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nations blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. From rollercoasterman86 at gmail.com Fri Jan 25 02:46:27 2019 From: rollercoasterman86 at gmail.com (andrew edgcumbe) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 21:46:27 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] adobe connect Message-ID: Hi I just had a question I am part now part of the local library bord for my local library. Anyway some of their learning is through a program called the technology used is adobe connect. Does anybody happen to know if this works with jaws or screen readers? From justin.williams2 at gmail.com Fri Jan 25 14:06:29 2019 From: justin.williams2 at gmail.com (Justin Williams) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 09:06:29 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] adobe connect In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <016e01d4b4b7$2b93fa40$82bbeec0$@gmail.com> Ye,s it works with JaWS. Justin -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of andrew edgcumbe via NABS-L Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 9:46 PM To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list Cc: andrew edgcumbe Subject: [NABS-L] adobe connect Hi I just had a question I am part now part of the local library bord for my local library. Anyway some of their learning is through a program called the technology used is adobe connect. Does anybody happen to know if this works with jaws or screen readers? _______________________________________________ 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/justin.williams2%40gmail .com From johnawright98 at gmail.com Fri Jan 25 23:30:09 2019 From: johnawright98 at gmail.com (johnawright98 at gmail.com) Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:30:09 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Federation Fiesta Concert Promo Message-ID: What’s up, students? As you all know, Federation Fiesta is taking place in just a few short days. We are super stoked to welcome you all to Washington, D.C. with a fun, relaxing evening. We will have a concert, performed by Federationist David Amaya, and you won’t want to miss it. Just to get you even more excited than you already are, we will be hosting a live video on our Facebook page (Nabs Link) TONIGHT at 9pm eastern/6pm pacific, where David will play a song just for you all! Make sure you tune in! See you in D.C., Johna Wright Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division Social Media Chair, National Association of Blind Students Director, ABLE Mercer From carlymih at comcast.net Mon Jan 28 00:58:40 2019 From: carlymih at comcast.net (Carly Mihalakis) Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2019 16:58:40 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] Dining Etiquette In-Reply-To: <5bd87083.1c69fb81.46686.9803@mx.google.com> References: <5bd87083.1c69fb81.46686.9803@mx.google.com> Message-ID: Evening, Simon and others, Personally, I was a braille reader for years growing up, but at the age of 19, lost such ability to appreciate complex, dot patterns. I harbor no shame in simply, asking waiter to handle per their jobs, seeing too all layers of a dining experience, that is, just ask the waiter about the menu. Car2018, simon bonenfant via NABS-L wrote: >Hi Folks. As I read this thread another >question comes to my mind. What have you all >done about reading menus when they are not in >braille? Most places I go to the restruants do >not have braille menus. I've heard of people >using knfb reader or Seeing Ai or something else >to that effect but that has really never seemed >to work for me. I find that when I've tried >using Knfb Reader to read menus it usually >jumbles things together and I end up not clearly >distinguishing the price of the ingredients in >the dish to the actual dish which makes this >task very confusing with Knfb Reader. I usually >end up asking whoever I'm with to read me the >menu which is fine with me but I'm just curious >how others handle this? Thanks. Simon. Sent from >my braille note touch. On Oct 27, 2018 9:05 AM, >Justin Williams via NABS-L >wrote: > > Soups can be a little sloppy, so >watch that, and be ware of how much salad >dressing you put on your salad, and how big the >pieces of the salad are. > > But yes, those >items she mentioned are definitely worth >consideration because they can be readily >accessed without a whole lot of effort. > > >Justin > -----Original Message----- > From: >NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On >Behalf Of Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L > Sent: >Friday, October 26, 2018 11:42 PM > To: >'National Association of Blind Students mailing >list' > Cc: Jameyanne Fuller > > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] >Dining Etiquette > > I echo what Tara said. >Practice on your own until you feel comfortable >with it. In the meantime, if you're out to eat >in a professional setting, try to get things >that you don't have to cut. They don't have to >be handheld, but things like pasta, soup, or >salad don't necessarily have to be cut. Though >twirling spaghetti onto a fork is another >matter. > > -----Original Message----- > From: >NABS-L On Behalf Of >Tara Briggs via NABS-L > Sent: Friday, October >26, 2018 6:47 PM > To: National Association of >Blind Students mailing list > > Cc: Tara Briggs > > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] >Dining Etiquette > > Hey Jason! Welcome to >eating as a blind person! We’ve all been >there! Probably one of the best things I can do >just for you would be to practice when you’re >by yourself. He could also start with something >like toast and tried cutting up with a knife and >fork. Then you can look at what you’re doing. >One of the best things you can do is eat small >bites! If you lift your fork up and it feels >heavy and that might mean at the bite is too >big. I hope other people pass on their tips and >tricks. I have found that the sharper The >knife, the easier it is to cut food. > >Tara > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 26, >2018, at 4:21 PM, Jason Perenski via NABS-L > wrote: > > > > Hi, > > I >hope this is the right place to ask about this. >My ability to > > gracefully cut food with a >fork and knife is abysmal. This is an > > >uncomfortable situation to discuss since dining >is so essential for > > social and business >situations, and these skills are usually so > > >incredibly obvious and second nature for most >people. I know everyone > > struggles with >something, but as an otherwise independent >and > > successful young adult, this topic feels >like something I shouldn’t be > > stumbling >over. > > > > I don't eat a lot of meat or food >that needs to be cut in general, but > > I'd >like to look professional in more formal social >and business > > settings now that I'm about to >leave college. And frankly, I also > > don't >want to be the blind person who always orders >something handheld > > when eating in >public. > > > > Unfortunately, no one taught me >when I was younger, which is a > > widespread >problem for blind children. I've read some >guides online > > about proper table etiquette >and how to cut something without looking > > >like a slob. And I've even bought playdough to >practice with. But I'm > > still lousy at it. >I'm curious if anyone here has other tips or >tricks > > to get more comfortable and graceful >at this. To be as detailed as > > possible, >here's what sometimes happens: > > > > 1. I >start cutting along the back (convex) portion of >the fork, but > > I'm only partially successful >at separating a bite. I end up with a > > tiny >bit of meat clinging to the large piece and it's >difficult to > > tell when I've successfully >finished cutting something. This happens a > > >lot with larger, rounded cuts, where a good edge >to start from isn’t > > available or obvious. >I place the fork in and position the knife >along > > the back of it, but the thing to be >cut extends well past the tines of > > the fork >to either side. In theory I should easily be >able to tell > > when the knife scrapes the >plate and there's no more meat to cut, but > > >in practice I'm not always successful at it. > > >2. While cutting, I start shifting the thing to >be cut around the > > plate and, occasionally, >start actually sliding the plate around. I > > >don't know if this has something to do with >technique or perhaps even > > strength. This >happens less and less with experience, but it's >still > > uncomfortable when it does. > > 3. >This all becomes a bigger challenge with more >complicated dishes > > (meat with sauce on top, >or plates with several other items). > > > > Is >this something you've ever related to, or is it >just me? Were you > > taught any alternative >techniques that might be helpful? Am I >missing > > something obvious? Is my technique >possibly incorrect? Are there meals > > you find >easier to handle than others? All of this makes >me feel like > > a bit of an inept loser for a >skill that shouldn't be difficult. If > > you >have skills or techniques to make this process >more seamless and > > graceful, I'd love to hear >them. > > > > >_______________________________________________ > > > 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/thflute%40gmail.co > > > m > > >_______________________________________________ > > 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/jameyanne%40gmail.com > > > --- > This email has been checked for >viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.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/justin.williams2%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/sbonenfant2%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/carlymih%40comcast.net From keribcu at gmail.com Mon Jan 28 01:05:16 2019 From: keribcu at gmail.com (Keri Svendsen) Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2019 20:05:16 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Dining Etiquette In-Reply-To: <5c4e545b.1c69fb81.c772d.0945SMTPIN_ADDED_MISSING@mx.google.com> References: <5bd87083.1c69fb81.46686.9803@mx.google.com> <5c4e545b.1c69fb81.c772d.0945SMTPIN_ADDED_MISSING@mx.google.com> Message-ID: I will ask the person I'm with or the waiter/waitress. I usually have an idea of what I'd like so that narrows it down. I usually have to ask about something anyhow because I have a lot of food allergies. On 1/27/2019 7:58 PM, Carly Mihalakis via NABS-L wrote: > Evening, Simon and others, > > Personally, I was a braille reader for years growing up, but at the > age of 19, lost such ability to appreciate complex, dot patterns. > I harbor no shame in simply, asking waiter  to handle per their jobs, > seeing too all layers of a dining experience, that is, just ask the > waiter about the menu. > Car2018, simon bonenfant via NABS-L wrote: >> Hi Folks. As I read  this thread another question comes to my mind. >> What have you all done about reading menus when they are not in >> braille? Most places I go to the restruants do not have braille >> menus. I've heard of people using knfb reader or Seeing Ai or >> something else to that effect but that has really never seemed to >> work for me. I find that when I've tried using Knfb Reader to read >> menus it usually jumbles things together and I end up not clearly >> distinguishing the price of the ingredients in the dish to the actual >> dish which makes this task very confusing with Knfb Reader. I usually >> end up asking whoever I'm with to read me the menu which is fine with >> me but I'm just curious how others handle this? Thanks. Simon. Sent >> from my braille note touch. On Oct 27, 2018 9:05 AM, Justin Williams >> via NABS-L wrote: > > Soups can be a little >> sloppy, so watch that, and be ware of how much salad dressing you put >> on your salad, and how big the pieces of the salad are. > > But yes, >> those items she mentioned are definitely worth consideration because >> they can be readily accessed without a whole lot of effort. > > >> Justin > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L >> [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jameyanne Fuller via >> NABS-L > Sent: Friday, October 26, 2018 11:42 PM > To: 'National >> Association of Blind Students mailing list' > Cc: >> Jameyanne Fuller > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Dining >> Etiquette > > I echo what Tara said. Practice on your own until you >> feel comfortable with it. In the meantime, if you're out to eat in a >> professional setting, try to get things that you don't have to cut. >> They don't have to be handheld, but things like pasta, soup, or salad >> don't necessarily have to be cut. Though twirling spaghetti onto a >> fork is another matter. > > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L >> On Behalf Of Tara Briggs via NABS-L > >> Sent: Friday, October 26, 2018 6:47 PM > To: National Association of >> Blind Students mailing list > Cc: Tara Briggs >> > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Dining Etiquette > > Hey >> Jason! Welcome to eating as a blind person! We’ve all been there! >> Probably one of the best things I can do just for you would be to >> practice when you’re by yourself. He could also start with >> something like toast and tried cutting up with a knife and fork. Then >> you can look at what you’re doing. One of the best things you can >> do is eat small bites! If you lift your fork up and it feels heavy >> and that might mean at the bite is too big. I hope other people pass >> on their tips and tricks. I have found that the sharper The knife,  >> the easier it is to cut food. > Tara > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On >> Oct 26, 2018, at 4:21 PM, Jason Perenski via NABS-L >> wrote: > > > > Hi, > > I hope this is the right >> place to ask about this. My ability to > > gracefully cut food with a >> fork and knife is abysmal. This is an > > uncomfortable situation to >> discuss since dining is so essential for > > social and business >> situations, and these skills are usually so > > incredibly obvious >> and second nature for most people. I know everyone > > struggles with >> something, but as an otherwise independent and > > successful young >> adult, this topic feels like something I shouldn’t be > > stumbling >> over. > > > > I don't eat a lot of meat or food that needs to be cut >> in general, but > > I'd like to look professional in more formal >> social and business > > settings now that I'm about to leave college. >> And frankly, I also > > don't want to be the blind person who always >> orders something handheld > > when eating in public. > > > > >> Unfortunately, no one taught me when I was younger, which is a > > >> widespread problem for blind children. I've read some guides online > >> > about proper table etiquette and how to cut something without >> looking > > like a slob. And I've even bought playdough to practice >> with. But I'm > > still lousy at it. I'm curious if anyone here has >> other tips or tricks > > to get more comfortable and graceful at >> this. To be as detailed as > > possible, here's what sometimes >> happens: > > > > 1. I start cutting along the back (convex) portion >> of the fork, but > > I'm only partially successful at separating a >> bite. I end up with a > > tiny bit of meat clinging to the large >> piece and it's difficult to > > tell when I've successfully finished >> cutting something. This happens a > > lot with larger, rounded cuts, >> where a good edge to start from isn’t > > available or obvious. I >> place the fork in and position the knife along > > the back of it, >> but the thing to be cut extends well past the tines of > > the fork >> to either side. In theory I should easily be able to tell > > when >> the knife scrapes the plate and there's no more meat to cut, but > > >> in practice I'm not always successful at it. > > 2. While cutting, I >> start shifting the thing to be cut around the > > plate and, >> occasionally, start actually sliding the plate around. I > > don't >> know if this has something to do with technique or perhaps even > > >> strength. This happens less and less with experience, but it's still >> > > uncomfortable when it does. > > 3. This all becomes a bigger >> challenge with more complicated dishes > > (meat with sauce on top, >> or plates with several other items). > > > > Is this something you've >> ever related to, or is it just me? Were you > > taught any >> alternative techniques that might be helpful? Am I missing > > >> something obvious? Is my technique possibly incorrect? Are there >> meals > > you find easier to handle than others? All of this makes me >> feel like > > a bit of an inept loser for a skill that shouldn't be >> difficult. If > > you have skills or techniques to make this process >> more seamless and > > graceful, I'd love to hear them. > > > > >> _______________________________________________ >  > 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/thflute%40gmail.co >> > > m > > _______________________________________________ >  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/jameyanne%40gmail.com >> > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > >> https://www.avg.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/justin.williams2%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/sbonenfant2%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/carlymih%40comcast.net > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/keribcu%40gmail.com -- Keri Svendsen From PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu Mon Jan 28 04:42:38 2019 From: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu (Justin Salisbury) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 04:42:38 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Subminimum Wages in the News Message-ID: Aloha NABS members and leaders, As many of us are enjoying the beginnings of Washington Seminar, I want to share an excellent news article, front and center in the Sunday paper, here in Hawaii: Naming Names: Hawaii Politicians Profit from Sub-Minimum Wage Sweatshops for the Disabled Enjoy, Justin Salisbury Chair, Legislative Advocacy Committee Justin M. Hideaki Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB Board Member | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind (808) 797-8606 president at alumni.ecu.edu | www.nabslink.org From rloew at ETS.ORG Mon Jan 28 15:06:04 2019 From: rloew at ETS.ORG (Loew, Ruth C) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:06:04 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] ETS at DC Seminar Message-ID: Hi — for those of you at The Washington Seminar, ETS (Educational Testing Service) is here too, as usual. If you have questions about accommodations for the GRE, Praxis, or TOEFL tests, please contact me (Ruth Loew, rloew at ets.org, 215-527-7442) or my colleague Morgan Blisard (mblisard at ets.org, 908-256-4787). Get Outlook for iOS ________________________________ This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain privileged or confidential information. It is solely for use by the individual for whom it is intended, even if addressed incorrectly. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender; do not disclose, copy, distribute, or take any action in reliance on the contents of this information; and delete it from your system. Any other use of this e-mail is prohibited. Thank you for your compliance. ________________________________ From annis1 at live.marshall.edu Mon Jan 28 17:52:22 2019 From: annis1 at live.marshall.edu (Annis, Tara) Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:52:22 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] dining and menus Message-ID: Hello, Sometimes the restaurant will have the enu posted online, maybe on their web site. I've been able to look at the ites at Starbucks in this manner. Tara Tara Annis E-mail: annis1 at live.marshall.edu Alternate E-mail: tannisdanielle at gmail.com Phone: (304) 617-7892 Alternate Phone: (304) 710-9413 -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of nabs-l-request at nfbnet.org Sent: Monday, January 28, 2019 7:00 AM To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org Subject: NABS-L Digest, Vol 147, Issue 24 Send NABS-L mailing list submissions to nabs-l at nfbnet.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to nabs-l-request at nfbnet.org You can reach the person managing the list at nabs-l-owner at nfbnet.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of NABS-L digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Dining Etiquette (Carly Mihalakis) 2. Re: Dining Etiquette (Keri Svendsen) 3. Subminimum Wages in the News (Justin Salisbury) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2019 16:58:40 -0800 From: Carly Mihalakis To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list , Justin Williams via NABS-L Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Dining Etiquette Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; format=flowed Evening, Simon and others, Personally, I was a braille reader for years growing up, but at the age of 19, lost such ability to appreciate complex, dot patterns. I harbor no shame in simply, asking waiter to handle per their jobs, seeing too all layers of a dining experience, that is, just ask the waiter about the menu. Car2018, simon bonenfant via NABS-L wrote: >Hi Folks. As I read? this thread another question comes to my mind. >What have you all done about reading menus when they are not in >braille? Most places I go to the restruants do not have braille menus. >I've heard of people using knfb reader or Seeing Ai or something else >to that effect but that has really never seemed to work for me. I find >that when I've tried using Knfb Reader to read menus it usually jumbles >things together and I end up not clearly distinguishing the price of >the ingredients in the dish to the actual dish which makes this task >very confusing with Knfb Reader. I usually end up asking whoever I'm >with to read me the menu which is fine with me but I'm just curious how >others handle this? Thanks. Simon. Sent from my braille note touch. On >Oct 27, 2018 9:05 AM, Justin Williams via NABS-L >wrote: > > Soups can be a little sloppy, so watch that, and be ware of >how much salad dressing you put on your salad, and how big the pieces >of the salad are. > > But yes, those items she mentioned are definitely >worth consideration because they can be readily accessed without a >whole lot of effort. > > Justin > -----Original Message----- > From: >NABS-L [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jameyanne Fuller >via NABS-L > Sent: >Friday, October 26, 2018 11:42 PM > To: >'National Association of Blind Students mailing list' > > Cc: Jameyanne Fuller > >Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Dining Etiquette > > I echo what Tara said. >Practice on your own until you feel comfortable with it. In the >meantime, if you're out to eat in a professional setting, try to get >things that you don't have to cut. They don't have to be handheld, but >things like pasta, soup, or salad don't necessarily have to be cut. >Though twirling spaghetti onto a fork is another matter. > > >-----Original Message----- > From: >NABS-L On Behalf Of Tara Briggs via NABS-L >> Sent: Friday, October 26, 2018 6:47 PM > To: National Association of >Blind Students mailing list > Cc: Tara Briggs > > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Dining Etiquette > > Hey >Jason! Welcome to eating as a blind person! We???ve all been there! >Probably one of the best things I can do just for you would be to >practice when you???re by yourself. He could also start with something >like toast and tried cutting up with a knife and fork. Then you can >look at what you???re doing. >One of the best things you can do is eat small bites! If you lift your >fork up and it feels heavy and that might mean at the bite is too big. >I hope other people pass on their tips and tricks. I have found that >the sharper The knife,? the easier it is to cut food. > Tara > > Sent >from my iPhone > > > On Oct 26, 2018, at 4:21 PM, Jason Perenski via >NABS-L wrote: > > > > Hi, > > I hope this is the >right place to ask about this. >My ability to > > gracefully cut food with a fork and knife is abysmal. >This is an > > uncomfortable situation to discuss since dining is so >essential for > > social and business situations, and these skills are >usually so > > incredibly obvious and second nature for most people. I >know everyone > > struggles with something, but as an otherwise >independent and > > successful young adult, this topic feels like >something I shouldn???t be > > stumbling over. > > > > I don't eat a >lot of meat or food that needs to be cut in general, but > > I'd like >to look professional in more formal social and business > > settings >now that I'm about to leave college. And frankly, I also > > don't want >to be the blind person who always orders something handheld > > when >eating in public. > > > > Unfortunately, no one taught me when I was >younger, which is a > > widespread problem for blind children. I've >read some guides online > > about proper table etiquette and how to cut >something without looking > > like a slob. And I've even bought >playdough to practice with. But I'm > > still lousy at it. >I'm curious if anyone here has other tips or tricks > > to get more >comfortable and graceful at this. To be as detailed as > > possible, >here's what sometimes happens: > > > > 1. I start cutting along the >back (convex) portion of the fork, but > > I'm only partially >successful at separating a bite. I end up with a > > tiny bit of meat >clinging to the large piece and it's difficult to > > tell when I've >successfully finished cutting something. This happens a > > lot with >larger, rounded cuts, where a good edge to start from isn???t > > >available or obvious. >I place the fork in and position the knife along > > the back of it, >but the thing to be cut extends well past the tines of > > the fork to >either side. In theory I should easily be able to tell > > when the >knife scrapes the plate and there's no more meat to cut, but > > in >practice I'm not always successful at it. > > 2. While cutting, I start >shifting the thing to be cut around the > > plate and, occasionally, >start actually sliding the plate around. I > > don't know if this has >something to do with technique or perhaps even > > strength. This >happens less and less with experience, but it's still > > uncomfortable >when it does. > > 3. >This all becomes a bigger challenge with more complicated dishes > > >(meat with sauce on top, or plates with several other items). > > > > >Is this something you've ever related to, or is it just me? Were you > >> taught any alternative techniques that might be helpful? Am I missing >> > something obvious? Is my technique possibly incorrect? Are there >meals > > you find easier to handle than others? All of this makes me >feel like > > a bit of an inept loser for a skill that shouldn't be >difficult. If > > you have skills or techniques to make this process >more seamless and > > graceful, I'd love to hear them. > > > > >_______________________________________________ > > > 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/thflute%40gmail.co > > > m > > >_______________________________________________ > > 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/jameyanne%40gmail.c >om > > > --- > This email has been checked for >viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.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/justin.williams2%40 >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: > >http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/sbonenfant2%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/carlymih%40comcast. >net ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2019 20:05:16 -0500 From: Keri Svendsen To: Carly Mihalakis via NABS-L Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Dining Etiquette Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed I will ask the person I'm with or the waiter/waitress. I usually have an idea of what I'd like so that narrows it down. I usually have to ask about something anyhow because I have a lot of food allergies. On 1/27/2019 7:58 PM, Carly Mihalakis via NABS-L wrote: > Evening, Simon and others, > > Personally, I was a braille reader for years growing up, but at the > age of 19, lost such ability to appreciate complex, dot patterns. > I harbor no shame in simply, asking waiter? to handle per their jobs, > seeing too all layers of a dining experience, that is, just ask the > waiter about the menu. > Car2018, simon bonenfant via NABS-L wrote: >> Hi Folks. As I read?? this thread another question comes to my mind. >> What have you all done about reading menus when they are not in >> braille? Most places I go to the restruants do not have braille >> menus. I've heard of people using knfb reader or Seeing Ai or >> something else to that effect but that has really never seemed to >> work for me. I find that when I've tried using Knfb Reader to read >> menus it usually jumbles things together and I end up not clearly >> distinguishing the price of the ingredients in the dish to the actual >> dish which makes this task very confusing with Knfb Reader. I usually >> end up asking whoever I'm with to read me the menu which is fine with >> me but I'm just curious how others handle this? Thanks. Simon. Sent >> from my braille note touch. On Oct 27, 2018 9:05 AM, Justin Williams >> via NABS-L wrote: > > Soups can be a little >> sloppy, so watch that, and be ware of how much salad dressing you put >> on your salad, and how big the pieces of the salad are. > > But yes, >> those items she mentioned are definitely worth consideration because >> they can be readily accessed without a whole lot of effort. > > >> Justin > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L >> [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jameyanne Fuller via >> NABS-L > Sent: Friday, October 26, 2018 11:42 PM > To: 'National >> Association of Blind Students mailing list' > Cc: >> Jameyanne Fuller > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Dining >> Etiquette > > I echo what Tara said. Practice on your own until you >> feel comfortable with it. In the meantime, if you're out to eat in a >> professional setting, try to get things that you don't have to cut. >> They don't have to be handheld, but things like pasta, soup, or salad >> don't necessarily have to be cut. Though twirling spaghetti onto a >> fork is another matter. > > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L >> On Behalf Of Tara Briggs via NABS-L > >> Sent: Friday, October 26, 2018 6:47 PM > To: National Association of >> Blind Students mailing list > Cc: Tara Briggs >> > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Dining Etiquette > > Hey >> Jason! Welcome to eating as a blind person! We???ve all been there! >> Probably one of the best things I can do just for you would be to >> practice when you???re by yourself. He could also start with >> something like toast and tried cutting up with a knife and fork. Then >> you can look at what you???re doing. One of the best things you can >> do is eat small bites! If you lift your fork up and it feels heavy >> and that might mean at the bite is too big. I hope other people pass >> on their tips and tricks. I have found that the sharper The knife,?? >> the easier it is to cut food. > Tara > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On >> Oct 26, 2018, at 4:21 PM, Jason Perenski via NABS-L >> wrote: > > > > Hi, > > I hope this is the right >> place to ask about this. My ability to > > gracefully cut food with a >> fork and knife is abysmal. This is an > > uncomfortable situation to >> discuss since dining is so essential for > > social and business >> situations, and these skills are usually so > > incredibly obvious >> and second nature for most people. I know everyone > > struggles with >> something, but as an otherwise independent and > > successful young >> adult, this topic feels like something I shouldn???t be > > stumbling >> over. > > > > I don't eat a lot of meat or food that needs to be cut >> in general, but > > I'd like to look professional in more formal >> social and business > > settings now that I'm about to leave college. >> And frankly, I also > > don't want to be the blind person who always >> orders something handheld > > when eating in public. > > > > >> Unfortunately, no one taught me when I was younger, which is a > > >> widespread problem for blind children. I've read some guides online > >> > about proper table etiquette and how to cut something without >> looking > > like a slob. And I've even bought playdough to practice >> with. But I'm > > still lousy at it. I'm curious if anyone here has >> other tips or tricks > > to get more comfortable and graceful at >> this. To be as detailed as > > possible, here's what sometimes >> happens: > > > > 1. I start cutting along the back (convex) portion >> of the fork, but > > I'm only partially successful at separating a >> bite. I end up with a > > tiny bit of meat clinging to the large >> piece and it's difficult to > > tell when I've successfully finished >> cutting something. This happens a > > lot with larger, rounded cuts, >> where a good edge to start from isn???t > > available or obvious. I >> place the fork in and position the knife along > > the back of it, >> but the thing to be cut extends well past the tines of > > the fork >> to either side. In theory I should easily be able to tell > > when >> the knife scrapes the plate and there's no more meat to cut, but > > >> in practice I'm not always successful at it. > > 2. While cutting, I >> start shifting the thing to be cut around the > > plate and, >> occasionally, start actually sliding the plate around. I > > don't >> know if this has something to do with technique or perhaps even > > >> strength. This happens less and less with experience, but it's still >> > > uncomfortable when it does. > > 3. This all becomes a bigger >> challenge with more complicated dishes > > (meat with sauce on top, >> or plates with several other items). > > > > Is this something you've >> ever related to, or is it just me? Were you > > taught any >> alternative techniques that might be helpful? Am I missing > > >> something obvious? Is my technique possibly incorrect? Are there >> meals > > you find easier to handle than others? All of this makes me >> feel like > > a bit of an inept loser for a skill that shouldn't be >> difficult. If > > you have skills or techniques to make this process >> more seamless and > > graceful, I'd love to hear them. > > > > >> _______________________________________________ > ?> 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/thflute%40gmail.c >> o >> > > m > > _______________________________________________ > ?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/jameyanne%40gmail >> .com >> > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > >> https://www.avg.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/justin.williams2% >> 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/sbonenfant2%40gma >> il.com _______________________________________________ NABS-L mailing >> list NABS-L at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, >> change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/carlymih%40comcas >> t.net > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/keribcu%40gmail.co > m -- Keri Svendsen ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 04:42:38 +0000 From: Justin Salisbury To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list Subject: [NABS-L] Subminimum Wages in the News Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Aloha NABS members and leaders, As many of us are enjoying the beginnings of Washington Seminar, I want to share an excellent news article, front and center in the Sunday paper, here in Hawaii: Naming Names: Hawaii Politicians Profit from Sub-Minimum Wage Sweatshops for the Disabled Enjoy, Justin Salisbury Chair, Legislative Advocacy Committee Justin M. Hideaki Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB Board Member | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind (808) 797-8606 president at alumni.ecu.edu | www.nabslink.org ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ NABS-L mailing list NABS-L at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org ------------------------------ End of NABS-L Digest, Vol 147, Issue 24 *************************************** From nmpbrat at aol.com Wed Jan 30 15:14:32 2019 From: nmpbrat at aol.com (Nicole Poston) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:14:32 -0900 Subject: [NABS-L] It's still available Message-ID: <361c1a512194$4f195945$89beebdb$@aol.com> That's why everybody advises me this http://box.ashleyblackwood.com Nicole Poston From alpineimagination at gmail.com Wed Jan 30 16:54:06 2019 From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:54:06 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] It's still available In-Reply-To: <361c1a512194$4f195945$89beebdb$@aol.com> References: <361c1a512194$4f195945$89beebdb$@aol.com> Message-ID: <8D630A5E-969B-408D-92A9-F69860CB3D31@gmail.com> Hi Nicole, Could you give more information about what this link is referring to? People aren't very likely to click on it without much information because they might think it's spam. Thanks, Vejas > On 30 Jan 2019, at 07:14, Nicole Poston via NABS-L wrote: > > That's why everybody advises me this http://box.ashleyblackwood.com > > > > > > Nicole Poston > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 From santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com Wed Jan 30 16:59:21 2019 From: santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com (Santiago H) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:59:21 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] It's still available In-Reply-To: <8D630A5E-969B-408D-92A9-F69860CB3D31@gmail.com> References: <361c1a512194$4f195945$89beebdb$@aol.com> <8D630A5E-969B-408D-92A9-F69860CB3D31@gmail.com> Message-ID: I agree. I thought I was just missing a passed thread in regards to this link. Santiago Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2019, at 8:54 AM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi Nicole, > Could you give more information about what this link is referring to? People aren't very likely to click on it without much information because they might think it's spam. > Thanks, > Vejas > >> On 30 Jan 2019, at 07:14, Nicole Poston via NABS-L wrote: >> >> That's why everybody advises me this http://box.ashleyblackwood.com >> >> >> >> >> >> Nicole Poston >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 nmpbrat at aol.com Wed Jan 30 20:16:04 2019 From: nmpbrat at aol.com (nmpbrat at aol.com) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:16:04 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [NABS-L] It's still available References: <1011281007.428828.1548879364154.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1011281007.428828.1548879364154@mail.yahoo.com> Please ignore.  My apologies....it appears I have been hacked.  Changing my password now.   -----Original Message----- From: Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas Sent: Wed, Jan 30, 2019 11:55 am Subject: Re: [NABS-L] It's still available Hi Nicole, Could you give more information about what this link is referring to? People aren't very likely to click on it without much information because they might think it's spam. Thanks, Vejas > On 30 Jan 2019, at 07:14, Nicole Poston via NABS-L wrote: > > That's why everybody advises me this http://box.ashleyblackwood.com > > > > > > Nicole Poston > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________________ 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/nmpbrat%40aol.com From singingemmanuelle at gmail.com Wed Jan 30 20:25:05 2019 From: singingemmanuelle at gmail.com (Emmanuelle Lo) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:25:05 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Electric Brailler Message-ID: Hi all, I hope you're having a fabulous Wednesday! Have any of you had experience with the electric Perkins brailler? Are their any disadvantages to using the electric brailler over the classic brailler? I vaguely remember my TVI showing me one once and my not liking it very much, but that was years ago. Does it still produce decent braille that lasts a long time? I really appreciate any answers. Thank you, Emmie Lo, Davidson College Class of 2022 From singingemmanuelle at gmail.com Wed Jan 30 22:02:00 2019 From: singingemmanuelle at gmail.com (Emmie Lo) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:02:00 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Electric Brailler In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <422BEA3C-210F-4F7D-9C60-86B63C389365@gmail.com> For clarification, I’m talking about this brailler: https://brailler.perkins.org/pages/electric-perkins-brailler#landing-navigation > On Jan 30, 2019, at 3:25 PM, Emmanuelle Lo wrote: > > Hi all, > > I hope you're having a fabulous Wednesday! > > Have any of you had experience with the electric Perkins brailler? Are their any disadvantages to using the electric brailler over the classic brailler? I vaguely remember my TVI showing me one once and my not liking it very much, but that was years ago. Does it still produce decent braille that lasts a long time? > > I really appreciate any answers. > > Thank you, > Emmie Lo, Davidson College Class of 2022 From redwing731 at gmail.com Thu Jan 31 01:08:35 2019 From: redwing731 at gmail.com (Kendra Schaber) Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:08:35 -0800 Subject: [NABS-L] Technical gaps that need to be filled for math classes. Message-ID: <1F51BE10-2673-436E-A389-506B8DC65DA7@gmail.com> Technical gaps that need to be filled for math classes. Hi all! I’m taking college algebra which has an awesome teacher and awesome support from my school’s Disability Services. Dispite this awesome support, the longer I’m in this class, the farther south I seem to be treading. No, it’s not entirely because I can’t solve a quadradic equation to save my life. It’s because I keep running into some major ethical and technical gaps that really need to be filled. I have an Orien TI84 graphic calculator, a Polaris Braille Sense with the Polaris Math app, a Dell laptop computer with both JAWS and NVDA installed on it, an iPhone SE with Voice Over and of course, this math class requires braille textbooks. I’m not here to ask for spasific help in one area here. But I have quickly spotted some major gaps that I think all math students are facing that need to be dealt with asap. Technology:” Orien TI84 graphic calculator: This graphic calculator is an awesome tool when you have mastered it. The ethical problem here is for those of us who are in our 30s and who are also not computer programers and who are also not young enough to have a sixth sense on how to figure out how to work technology. I’m one of the amiture folks who knows how to work technology once I have learned how to use this technology. I have noticed that the calculator is not as simular to the normal vertions as everyone wants you to believe. Whenever I have gone and had a sited person, tutor or teacher show me how to work this calculator, we often run into technical hang ups with the accessibility. For example, just before this writing, I was sitting in my math classroom after class itself had ended with my math teacher. He was walking me through how to discover the minamun point on a coordinent plane. We have noticed how much I’m slowed down when reading the points to hunt for this minamum. My teacher and I couldn’t figure out how to get the calculator to quickly list off this information without spending five minutes, (not egzaderating) just to read through the points to find the minamum. We have noticed that if I were to get ten of this kind of problem in my homework, that if I were to try this kind of problem without a pair of sited eyeballs, it would take me literarly, all day just to get through just that set of ten math problems. This example is just one of a few that I could list off the top of my head that are of this nature. While I’m on the same thread, this ethical technical issue also connects up to a bigger picture. I have noticed that everyone wants to point people like me to the usual resources like the school’s tutoring center, etutoring and of course, Professor U Tube and Professor Google and the manuals that are better served in the recycling bin. Sure, everything but the mannuals do have their place. Don’t get me wrong! But for people like me who are not born with NASA technical brains, we actually need our own teacher who already knows this calculator and who can actually teach better than the tutors that come from most school’s tutoring centers. The ethical issue is just as much a technical issue. These experts don’t igzist in most places where accessible tech is taught. I had to put out a call for help on the math list. Luckily, I managed to get a blind calculus student in college who knows this calculator. But I could just as easily have not found any one at all who could help me out. I also got more of the expected feedback in which I was told to go to the usual resources. But what people don’t truely don’t understand is that those resources leave just as many gaps as they fill whenever they do help out. Also, the U Tube vidios have so much visual information that they leave more gaps for a blind audience than they actually give to that same audience. Also, when you do run into something that is remotely useful, it costs an arm and a leg for those of us on SSI. So, either way, we are doomed for aquiring the right resources that are actually going to assist us normal non NASA brained folks. The Polaris Braille Sense: The Polaris Braille Sense is even more of a specialty piece of technology than the calculator. This awesome braille note taker is so new that there is not enough useful information that is presented in such a way that a blind person would benefit from when trying to learn how to use this note taker by using U Tube vidios. Just like the calculator, there are not enough specialty tech teachers who knows how to work this device. As the result, it can and does take months just to learn how to use the Polaris Braille Sense. There is a deeper layer with this device that I believe it leaves even more gaps than it actually fills. This gap is the Polaris Math app. True, this app is useful when you know how to use it, particularly when you need to send your teacher several coordinent plain graphs as homework or in a test. The problem is that there isn’t enough information that’s out there that a blind person would benefit from. Today, I watched a vidio which left out a few very small but critical gaps such as where the graph button is for example. Vidios like this often helps the sited person more than the blind person who is required to use this app every time they go to turn a graph into their math professor. Again, there are too many people who promptly point out the usual resources which do have their place but they also don’t understand that such resources leave more gaps than they fill. We simply need more blind tech specialists to teach the non NASA brained college student. Even my own tech teacher is a non NASA brained blind tech teacher. Because of this, her skills are limited even though she specializes in teaching access technology. But she even needs such experts to farther expand her education. Braille books: I love braille dearly!!! However, I can’t stand the way textbook producers drag their feet with making braille textbooks when the schools who use them pay thousands of dollars just to make them. First of all, way too many hard copy braille textbooks are slower than the class that they are suposed to work in. My math class requires a textbook that my math teacher spasifically picked out for me to use in his class. I got the first part just fine and like normal. But from last week on, they got delayed. I waited a few days just in case the snail mail was delayed only to discover apon farther digging that they got delayed by at least 2 weeks. Even without any other technical problem, this issue alone renders a blind person unable to do their homework independently. I now have to have a reader to cover this gap. I have also noticed some errors in the braille translation itself. Mind you, that’s not including the unrealistic expectation for a math student of any form to read 14 vollums of an encyclopitia styled textbook in 2 weeks. I scated around that by jumping dirrectly to the homework and studdying the rest as needed. In any case, those pesky hard copy braille books also address some bigger ethical issues that are gaps for decades. Braille graphics: Braille graphics are crazy and hard to produce. However, they are highly needed in the math and science fields. Because of this, graphs has to come up here. There has been talk of a piece of technology that’s suposed to make 2 demintional graphs. But where is it? Why hasn’t it ever made it on to the markets? This needs to be addressed now!!! For people like me, I can’t read a braille math book on my braille display and get the information that’s needed when it’s presented in the graphs that I would get in a hard copy braille text book. A 3D printer can’t address them because the graphs are 2 dementional, not 3 dementional. I have had a picture in my mind of a whole page that’s full of nothing but braille pixles that can pop up anywhere on the page to. Either write in regular braille text form, Nemeth Code, UEB code or graphs or the combination. This kind of technology does not igzist. This kind of technology hasn’t even been invented yet. It’s 2019, not 1999 and I still have not seen such technology. I thought it would be out by now, particularly because of how fast most technology moves. Also, I would want this braille page of braille pixles to connect up to a braille note taker as needed. I would want to read my homework with this screen but with the note taker, I would also want to do my homework because a blind student couldn’t read their homework and write it at the same time which is what is needed by the student. Because of this, a blind person can’t work their math textbooks nor read graphs in less they are done in hard copy form. Hard copy takes up way too much space, is too comberson to be realistic and is also not always consistantly ethical because it’s not always on the same time, same place, same date and same leval playing field. With all that on the table, here is what this does to a blind person based on my own experiences. This slows the blind student way down, so much so, that the student in question can’t keep up with the class at all. They can’t independently do their homework without help and regarding the technology, without the correct knowledge, the tech is rendered totally useless. There are far better ways to improve accessability. Why aren’t these issues even talked about, brought up nor even passed around in normal conversation? I don’t even know the answer. But I know that there are still way too many dangerous gaps that need to be filled in order to get more blind students into the STEM fields. What do you all think of the ethics of these gaps? Thank you for taking the time to read this E Mail! Blessed be!!! Kendra Schaber, Chemeketa Community College, 350 Org, Citizen’s Climate Lobby, National Federation of the Blind of Oregon, Capitol Chapter, Salem, Oregon. Home email: Redwing731 at gmail.com Chemeketa Community College Email: Kschaber at my.Chemeketa.edu Phone: 971-599-9991 "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear" Author Unknown. Sent From My iPhone SE. Sent from My Gmail Email. Get Outlook Express for IOS.