From ljmaher03 at outlook.com  Fri Mar  1 01:04:58 2019
From: ljmaher03 at outlook.com (Louis Maher)
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2019 01:04:58 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Minutes Of The Science Division - NABS STEM Phone
 Conference
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Folks,

Here are the minutes for the joint Science and Engineering Division and National Association Of Blind Students STEM phone conference of February 24, 2019.  Please let me know about any corrections.


Regards
Louis Maher
Phone: 713-444-7838
E-mail ljmaher03 at outlook.com<mailto:ljmaher03 at outlook.com>

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From espinozaaaron94 at gmail.com  Fri Mar  1 16:42:09 2019
From: espinozaaaron94 at gmail.com (Aaron Espinoza)
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2019 08:42:09 -0800
Subject: [NABS-L] National Convention Roommates
Message-ID: <68086722-d273-64f3-95ba-5b33a830f1d8@gmail.com>

Hello my name is Aaron Espinoza. I am looking for two roommates for 
national convention if you are interested email me at 
espinozaaaron94 at gmail.com



From sflinder775 at access.alamancecc.edu  Fri Mar  1 17:22:50 2019
From: sflinder775 at access.alamancecc.edu (Selvin Linder)
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2019 12:22:50 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Share my story about be my eyes
Message-ID: <CACud-vFOjN-d3D0hk3d15FZchb1+Cc8TkKp84v3X5Om+Odawfg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Guys:

Do you have trouble with seeing things? Get a second pair of eyes.
Be my eyes has been very helpful to me. I have trouble seeing small print
on the back of the computer. Be my eyes has provide a good group of
volunteers and they are very helpful. They have the disability answer desk
on the app under specialize help menu. If you have trouble with jaws or
 zoomtext. They can also help you if you are having trouble with windows.
Try it for yourself. Of course here at the NFB we are here to help each
other. I wanted to share this with you if you are interested.

-- 
*Selvin Linder *
336-645-0252

From johnawright98 at gmail.com  Sun Mar  3 19:06:02 2019
From: johnawright98 at gmail.com (johnawright98 at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2019 14:06:02 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] NFB National Scholarship Call
Message-ID: <EB018E56-8CCE-4FFD-BA5E-B56A3D23F06D@gmail.com>

Hi, everyone! 

The deadline to submit NFB national Scholarship applications is quickly approaching (March 31st). Therefore, we would like to host one final conference call for you all in order to answer any remaining questions you have and give you some more info about the scholarship process. Please join tonight at 8pm eastern by dialing (712) 770-5197, access code 265669. Please share this with other students as well!

Cheers, 

Johna Wright
Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division 
Social Media Chair, National Association of Blind Students
Director, ABLE Mercer

From nabs.president at gmail.com  Sun Mar  3 19:43:19 2019
From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Kathryn Webster, National Student President )
Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2019 14:43:19 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Call is Tonight at 8pm Eastern: Re: NFB National
 Scholarship Call
In-Reply-To: <EB018E56-8CCE-4FFD-BA5E-B56A3D23F06D@gmail.com>
References: <EB018E56-8CCE-4FFD-BA5E-B56A3D23F06D@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <597B8A5E-1CE4-489B-99CB-29F5167DF622@gmail.com>

Call is tonight at 8pm eastern! 

Kathryn Webster
President, National Association of Blind Students
(203) 273-8463
Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 3, 2019, at 2:06 PM, Johna Wright via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi, everyone! 
> 
> The deadline to submit NFB national Scholarship applications is quickly approaching (March 31st). Therefore, we would like to host one final conference call for you all in order to answer any remaining questions you have and give you some more info about the scholarship process. Please join tonight at 8pm eastern by dialing (712) 770-5197, access code 265669. Please share this with other students as well!
> 
> Cheers, 
> 
> Johna Wright
> Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division 
> Social Media Chair, National Association of Blind Students
> Director, ABLE Mercer
> _______________________________________________
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> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L:
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From jordanmirander at icloud.com  Mon Mar  4 05:28:48 2019
From: jordanmirander at icloud.com (Jordan Mirander)
Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2019 21:28:48 -0800
Subject: [NABS-L] Seeking one other male roommate for the national convention
Message-ID: <449ABB96-416C-4950-91B7-BF9EA71F17C7@icloud.com>

Hello all,
Aaron Espinoza, and I are seeking one other male  roommate. It will be aaron espinosa, kevin, myself, and we are seeking a fourth person. If you are interested please email me at: jordanmirander at icloud.com

Sent from my iPhone


From jordanmirander at icloud.com  Mon Mar  4 05:37:47 2019
From: jordanmirander at icloud.com (Jordan Mirander)
Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2019 21:37:47 -0800
Subject: [NABS-L] Roommate for national convention
Message-ID: <8060E1E1-D743-4B2F-87EB-505F51F0F5AB@icloud.com>

Hello all, my name is Jordan Mirander. Aaron Espinoza and i are  seeking  another male  roommate. It’ll be aaron espinosa, kevin, the other person, and i. If you are interested please email me at: jordanmirander at icloud.com

Sent from my iPhone


From elizabeth.rouse14 at gmail.com  Tue Mar  5 03:42:44 2019
From: elizabeth.rouse14 at gmail.com (elizabeth.rouse14 at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2019 21:42:44 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] Fundraising call Sunday March 10
Message-ID: <C8182F97-9424-471E-B029-99A6B2FA6BFF@gmail.com>

Good evening everyone,
The NABS Fundraising Committee will be meeting this Sunday, March 10 at 9 o’clock p.m. Eastern standard time. We would love it if you could join us and share any ideas that could boost our student division’s financial resources. Whether you have served on a committee in the past or are brand new to the student movement, we would love for you to join us! We will be covering topics such as Washington Seminar financial recaps and March Madness.
If you would like to join us, please use the national student line by dialing 712-770-5197 and using access code 265669.
Feel free to reach out to me in the coming week if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Elizabeth Rouse
National Association of Blind Students Fundraising Committee Chair

From matthewhgip at gmail.com  Tue Mar  5 04:23:34 2019
From: matthewhgip at gmail.com (Matthew Gip)
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2019 20:23:34 -0800
Subject: [NABS-L] Outreach Committee Call Next Monday,
 March 11 at 9 PM Eastern
Message-ID: <7C50DA6F-1F66-4819-B7A5-81A2BA4E8E9E@gmail.com>


Good Evening Students, 

The NABS Outreach Committee will have a call next Monday, March 11th, at 9 PM Eastern. This month’s topic is Starting and Building a Student Division, where helpful tips and advice will be given from our leaders throughout the Federation. Come join us for some insightful discussion and thought-provoking conversation as we look to build membership for our national student division. 

Call: (712) 770-4130 
Access code: 868746

See you next Monday! 

Best, 
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 matthewhgip at gmail.com  Tue Mar  5 04:49:16 2019
From: matthewhgip at gmail.com (Matthew Gip)
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2019 20:49:16 -0800
Subject: [NABS-L] Outreach Committee Call Next Monday,
 March 11 at 9 PM Eastern
In-Reply-To: <7C50DA6F-1F66-4819-B7A5-81A2BA4E8E9E@gmail.com>
References: <7C50DA6F-1F66-4819-B7A5-81A2BA4E8E9E@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <584C8E28-6F68-4686-A0D2-F793EB87EDDB@gmail.com>

My apologies. The call-in number is (712) 770-5197 followed by access code 265669. 

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


> On Mar 4, 2019, at 8:23 PM, Matthew Gip <matthewhgip at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Good Evening Students, 
> 
> The NABS Outreach Committee will have a call next Monday, March 11th, at 9 PM Eastern. This month’s topic is Starting and Building a Student Division, where helpful tips and advice will be given from our leaders throughout the Federation. Come join us for some insightful discussion and thought-provoking conversation as we look to build membership for our national student division. 
> 
> Call: (712) 770-4130 
> Access code: 868746
> 
> See you next Monday! 
> 
> Best, 
> 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 rbaran at hcc.edu  Tue Mar  5 16:16:39 2019
From: rbaran at hcc.edu (ROBERT BARAN)
Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2019 11:16:39 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Pearson Publishing
Message-ID: <58c8881a49a12114ed1492265d8bd1f9@mail.gmail.com>

Hello, I work at a community college and am looking for feedback on the
access successes and failures of using Pearson Publishing produvts?

From personal.edward at gmail.com  Tue Mar  5 18:37:49 2019
From: personal.edward at gmail.com (Edward)
Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2019 13:37:49 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Pearson Publishing
In-Reply-To: <58c8881a49a12114ed1492265d8bd1f9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <58c8881a49a12114ed1492265d8bd1f9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1D3C2427-749E-4FE4-A3E2-9AF79113AB20@gmail.com>

Hello Robert,
I have found Pearson to be very accessible depending on the product being used. For example, economics may not be as accessible as a marketing course Pearson product. For the most part, Pearson products are very accessible and work well with screen readers across-the-board.
I hope this helps.
Edward

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 5, 2019, at 11:16 AM, ROBERT BARAN via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello, I work at a community college and am looking for feedback on the
> access successes and failures of using Pearson Publishing produvts?
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From braillemasterjustin at gmail.com  Tue Mar  5 20:58:45 2019
From: braillemasterjustin at gmail.com (Justin Heard)
Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2019 15:58:45 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Pearson Publishing
In-Reply-To: <58c8881a49a12114ed1492265d8bd1f9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <58c8881a49a12114ed1492265d8bd1f9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F647854E-634E-4988-B1A8-3DB235B69A68@gmail.com>

That’s a particularly loaded question. I have experiences with MyMathLab and MyStatLab. Both are a little more than halfway accessible to the blind. The graphing tool is entirely inaccessible. Some graphs are described and others are not. Any equation symbols that cannot be entered through a regular keyboard have to be copied and pasted from the internet. In short, I would not recommend any student taking a course using those products without a physical textbook, and a professor willing to use graphs and problems from the book for homework and assessments. If that is not an option, the student will at the very least need someone with math knowledge to read online problems and describe graphs. 
Honestly, it would be preferable that the college not use those products at all since there is not equal access for all students. 
   


Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 5, 2019, at 11:16 AM, ROBERT BARAN via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello, I work at a community college and am looking for feedback on the
> access successes and failures of using Pearson Publishing produvts?
> _______________________________________________
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From abbydnh at icloud.com  Wed Mar  6 00:37:14 2019
From: abbydnh at icloud.com (Abby Duffy)
Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2019 19:37:14 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Track
Message-ID: <BAECA845-2ADA-4D11-97FF-0429A6AD2945@icloud.com>

I  just joined my schools  track team, and I was wondering if any of you had any ideas for how to adapt the parts of track.  Also if any of you have ben on a track team, or any school sport, what type of adaptations did you make to the sport.
Thanks so much
Abby Duffy NH    

Sent from my iPhone


From schoi09 at outlook.com  Wed Mar  6 03:59:10 2019
From: schoi09 at outlook.com (Seyoon Choi)
Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2019 03:59:10 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Track
In-Reply-To: <BAECA845-2ADA-4D11-97FF-0429A6AD2945@icloud.com>
References: <BAECA845-2ADA-4D11-97FF-0429A6AD2945@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <DM5PR2201MB1563035EFBFB0BC272ED2BE4AB730@DM5PR2201MB1563.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>

Hey Abby,
I was a part of my school's cross country team my freshmen year, and based on my experience with running in general the running guide and a tether seems to be the most standard way for adaptation. If I may ask, what event will you mostly be participating? You've specifically mentioned track team but I know various sporting events such as long jump/high jump etc falls under the track and field branch. As a tip, know your running pace when searching for your running guide. Seeking someone that's similar or slightly faster guide could be advantageous for your sport career. My main issue was that the guide that I was provided with had slightly slower pace than me and that slowed me down later towards the xc season. 

Hope this helps!

Regards
Seyoon

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 5, 2019, at 6:38 PM, Abby Duffy via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I  just joined my schools  track team, and I was wondering if any of you had any ideas for how to adapt the parts of track.  Also if any of you have ben on a track team, or any school sport, what type of adaptations did you make to the sport.
> Thanks so much
> Abby Duffy NH    
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> _______________________________________________
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> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
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From logan4447 at gmail.com  Wed Mar  6 05:02:09 2019
From: logan4447 at gmail.com (Logan Anderson)
Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2019 00:02:09 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Track
In-Reply-To: <DM5PR2201MB1563035EFBFB0BC272ED2BE4AB730@DM5PR2201MB1563.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>
References: <BAECA845-2ADA-4D11-97FF-0429A6AD2945@icloud.com>
	<DM5PR2201MB1563035EFBFB0BC272ED2BE4AB730@DM5PR2201MB1563.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <04A69DD5-E09A-456B-BA79-99ACD9ACE7D1@gmail.com>

Hello,
 I ran Track and cross-country at my high school. I had a guide runner that I ran with. I was also a person who threw shotput, and with that event I would have someone clap in the direction that I was meant to throw the ball. I would think that discus could be accomplished in the same way. And alternative would be to use some sort of sound device such as a beeping box instead of someone clapping.  I will say that with any accommodation you ask for, you will need to prove that it is absolutely necessary and will not give you an unfair advantage.  

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 5, 2019, at 10:59 PM, Seyoon Choi via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hey Abby,
> I was a part of my school's cross country team my freshmen year, and based on my experience with running in general the running guide and a tether seems to be the most standard way for adaptation. If I may ask, what event will you mostly be participating? You've specifically mentioned track team but I know various sporting events such as long jump/high jump etc falls under the track and field branch. As a tip, know your running pace when searching for your running guide. Seeking someone that's similar or slightly faster guide could be advantageous for your sport career. My main issue was that the guide that I was provided with had slightly slower pace than me and that slowed me down later towards the xc season. 
> 
> Hope this helps!
> 
> Regards
> Seyoon
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 5, 2019, at 6:38 PM, Abby Duffy via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I  just joined my schools  track team, and I was wondering if any of you had any ideas for how to adapt the parts of track.  Also if any of you have ben on a track team, or any school sport, what type of adaptations did you make to the sport.
>> Thanks so much
>> Abby Duffy NH    
>> 
>> 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:
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> 
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From mauraloberg at gmail.com  Wed Mar  6 05:46:32 2019
From: mauraloberg at gmail.com (Maura Loberg)
Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 23:46:32 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] Track
Message-ID: <5c7f5ebe.1c69fb81.ce07.1328@mx.google.com>

Hey, I did cffoss country. I had a guide, and she was fantastic. She gave me directions and held onto a tether. I find that having someone talking you through it really helps. Hope this is helpful. 
Thanks!

On Mar 5, 2019 11:02 PM, Logan Anderson via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hello, 
> I ran Track and cross-country at my high school. I had a guide runner that I ran with. I was also a person who threw shotput, and with that event I would have someone clap in the direction that I was meant to throw the ball. I would think that discus could be accomplished in the same way. And alternative would be to use some sort of sound device such as a beeping box instead of someone clapping.  I will say that with any accommodation you ask for, you will need to prove that it is absolutely necessary and will not give you an unfair advantage.  
>
> Sent from my iPhone 
>
> > On Mar 5, 2019, at 10:59 PM, Seyoon Choi via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: 
> > 
> > Hey Abby, 
> > I was a part of my school's cross country team my freshmen year, and based on my experience with running in general the running guide and a tether seems to be the most standard way for adaptation. If I may ask, what event will you mostly be participating? You've specifically mentioned track team but I know various sporting events such as long jump/high jump etc falls under the track and field branch. As a tip, know your running pace when searching for your running guide. Seeking someone that's similar or slightly faster guide could be advantageous for your sport career. My main issue was that the guide that I was provided with had slightly slower pace than me and that slowed me down later towards the xc season. 
> > 
> > Hope this helps! 
> > 
> > Regards 
> > Seyoon 
> > 
> > Sent from my iPhone 
> > 
> >> On Mar 5, 2019, at 6:38 PM, Abby Duffy via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: 
> >> 
> >> I  just joined my schools  track team, and I was wondering if any of you had any ideas for how to adapt the parts of track.  Also if any of you have ben on a track team, or any school sport, what type of adaptations did you make to the sport. 
> >> Thanks so much 
> >> Abby Duffy NH    
> >> 
> >> 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/schoi09%40outlook.com 
> > 
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>
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From dsykora29 at gmail.com  Wed Mar  6 16:10:34 2019
From: dsykora29 at gmail.com (Danielle Sykora)
Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2019 11:10:34 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Track
In-Reply-To: <04A69DD5-E09A-456B-BA79-99ACD9ACE7D1@gmail.com>
References: <BAECA845-2ADA-4D11-97FF-0429A6AD2945@icloud.com>
	<DM5PR2201MB1563035EFBFB0BC272ED2BE4AB730@DM5PR2201MB1563.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>
	<04A69DD5-E09A-456B-BA79-99ACD9ACE7D1@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <23C8108D-7FF7-4FCE-ABBE-967A3863F588@gmail.com>

I would be curious to know which events you plan on competing in. I was part of my high school track team, but I was a thrower not a runner, so the adaptations I  used were different then a runner or a jumper would find helpful. Generally speaking,I  used cited guide when running and sometimes my guide dog The year I had him. I ran during practices of course, but was not competitively running during meats so I wasn’t super picky about the guide. I also found it helpful to sort of partner with someone for warm-ups and workouts, so that they could help explain  the visual aspects that someone else might be demonstrating. 
Danielle 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 6, 2019, at 12:02 AM, Logan Anderson via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> I ran Track and cross-country at my high school. I had a guide runner that I ran with. I was also a person who threw shotput, and with that event I would have someone clap in the direction that I was meant to throw the ball. I would think that discus could be accomplished in the same way. And alternative would be to use some sort of sound device such as a beeping box instead of someone clapping.  I will say that with any accommodation you ask for, you will need to prove that it is absolutely necessary and will not give you an unfair advantage.  
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 5, 2019, at 10:59 PM, Seyoon Choi via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hey Abby,
>> I was a part of my school's cross country team my freshmen year, and based on my experience with running in general the running guide and a tether seems to be the most standard way for adaptation. If I may ask, what event will you mostly be participating? You've specifically mentioned track team but I know various sporting events such as long jump/high jump etc falls under the track and field branch. As a tip, know your running pace when searching for your running guide. Seeking someone that's similar or slightly faster guide could be advantageous for your sport career. My main issue was that the guide that I was provided with had slightly slower pace than me and that slowed me down later towards the xc season. 
>> 
>> Hope this helps!
>> 
>> Regards
>> Seyoon
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Mar 5, 2019, at 6:38 PM, Abby Duffy via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I  just joined my schools  track team, and I was wondering if any of you had any ideas for how to adapt the parts of track.  Also if any of you have ben on a track team, or any school sport, what type of adaptations did you make to the sport.
>>> Thanks so much
>>> Abby Duffy NH    
>>> 
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From dandrews at visi.com  Thu Mar  7 02:50:22 2019
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:50:22 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] FW: Registration for SSB Career Expo is open! ACVREP and
 CEUs available
Message-ID: <auto-000120226117@mailfront1.g2host.com>


>
>
>From: Koenig, Sheila (DEED) via MN.BVI [mailto:mn.bvi at mailmanlists.us]
>Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2019 1:32 PM
>To: MN.BVI at mailmanlists.us
>Subject: [MN.BVI] Registration for SSB Career Expo is open! ACVREP 
>and CEUs available
>
>Good afternoon, everyone!
>
>Registration for the SSB 2019 Career Expo is open!  Please share 
>with high school and undergraduate students and their families, and 
>we are glad to be able to offer ACVREP and MDE CEu's for your 
>participation as well!
>
>The Expo will take place on Saturday, April 27 at Minnesota 
>Department of Education, Conference Center B.
>
>For students with a combined hearing and vision loss, the Expo will 
>open at 9:00 a.m. The Expo opens at 10:00 for all others.
>
>This event is free, and lunch will be provided. We are asking you to 
>register in advance at 
><https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSc8DovFLfPmXOwG1CgR7rSIogpZgkxxYKALuhlh7y5cHbUwrA%2Fviewform&data=02%7C01%7Cdavid.b.andrews%40state.mn.us%7C94589f8d98f84c6a26eb08d6a232f82c%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C636874737128604942&sdata=qg4SJZV5%2B3Ye9TwzIeccRInH5qEzCSQpCHaGv5Fmgpk%3D&reserved=0>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8DovFLfPmXOwG1CgR7rSIogpZgkxxYKALuhlh7y5cHbUwrA/viewform 
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>
>Throughout the Expo you and your students can:
>    * Connect with  adults with a vision loss from a variety of 
> professions and careers.
>    * Hear from college representatives about what college is like.
>    * Learn why diversity matters from an employer's point of view.
>    * Share and learn about assistive technology
>    * Sign up for individual informational and/or mock interviews.
>Please direct any questions to 
><mailto:Sheila.koenig at state.mn.us>Sheila.koenig at state.mn.us  you can 
>also view our flyer at 
><https://mn.gov/deed/ssb/teens/news.jsp>https://mn.gov/deed/ssb/teens/news.jsp
>
>This is a great opportunity for you, your students, and their 
>families to connect with others and find an array of resources. We 
>look forward to seeing you and your students there!
>
>Warmly,
>Sheila
>
>
>Sheila Koenig,  M.Ed. | Transition Coordinator
>Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
>State Services for the Blind, 2200 University Ave. W., Suite 240, 
>St. Paul MN 55114
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From rahul.bajaj1038 at gmail.com  Thu Mar  7 18:09:02 2019
From: rahul.bajaj1038 at gmail.com (Rahul Bajaj)
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2019 18:09:02 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a confident
 navigator
References: <873A7892-1B83-44BB-B156-E695B5B12A45@linacre.ox.ac.uk>
Message-ID: <4512ADD9-C584-4071-9E7A-7B380D4C2E0B@gmail.com>

Hi All,
>> 
>> I really struggle to digest and retain spatial information, such as figuring out how to get from x to y in one's head. For someone who is blind, I don't think you have the luxury of being able to look around and visually understand where you are. So the only option is to mentally internalize where things are in relation to each other. I really find it hard to make sense of info like: there will be a square after you go straight for 500m. Then you need to take a left and then road x will be to your left after 300m. While I can understand it, I struggle to internalize it.
>> 
>> I am also a very diffident navigator. For instance, I had to guide a friend  today out of my college and really could not instantaneously recall what the way was from my door to the gate. I am able to do that just fine normally, but if I have to show someone around and so on, I really struggle. I guess it is in part because I have been guided by sighted folks all my life, so I have never developed this ability. I know some sighted folks struggle with this stuff, too, but they have they luxury of having vision which helps you get away with some of this.
>> 
>> Best,
>> Rahul  
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone


From eschlenker at cox.net  Thu Mar  7 18:19:55 2019
From: eschlenker at cox.net (Emily Schlenker)
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2019 12:19:55 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a
 confident navigator
In-Reply-To: <4512ADD9-C584-4071-9E7A-7B380D4C2E0B@gmail.com>
References: <873A7892-1B83-44BB-B156-E695B5B12A45@linacre.ox.ac.uk>
	<4512ADD9-C584-4071-9E7A-7B380D4C2E0B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F9521BC5-27A5-4E15-9CD8-8D77A738FEEC@cox.net>

Hi. What you are facing is pretty common, even for those of us who have been navigating on our own for many years. I don’t necessarily do well with distances, I do better with physical landmarks like feeling branching sidewalks and other things with my cane. I travel very well when I make physical contact with a lot of different structures and surfaces. I want to offer you a lot of encouragement, and I want to tell you that it really comes down to practice and maybe getting a few sessions with someone who knows how to teach orientation and mobility skills. You are definitely not alone, and I sometimes still get lost on my university campus.
Best of luck.
Emily

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 7, 2019, at 12:09 PM, Rahul Bajaj via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
>>> 
>>> I really struggle to digest and retain spatial information, such as figuring out how to get from x to y in one's head. For someone who is blind, I don't think you have the luxury of being able to look around and visually understand where you are. So the only option is to mentally internalize where things are in relation to each other. I really find it hard to make sense of info like: there will be a square after you go straight for 500m. Then you need to take a left and then road x will be to your left after 300m. While I can understand it, I struggle to internalize it.
>>> 
>>> I am also a very diffident navigator. For instance, I had to guide a friend  today out of my college and really could not instantaneously recall what the way was from my door to the gate. I am able to do that just fine normally, but if I have to show someone around and so on, I really struggle. I guess it is in part because I have been guided by sighted folks all my life, so I have never developed this ability. I know some sighted folks struggle with this stuff, too, but they have they luxury of having vision which helps you get away with some of this.
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> Rahul  
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
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From santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com  Thu Mar  7 18:27:38 2019
From: santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com (Santiago H)
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2019 10:27:38 -0800
Subject: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a
 confident navigator
In-Reply-To: <F9521BC5-27A5-4E15-9CD8-8D77A738FEEC@cox.net>
References: <873A7892-1B83-44BB-B156-E695B5B12A45@linacre.ox.ac.uk>
	<4512ADD9-C584-4071-9E7A-7B380D4C2E0B@gmail.com>
	<F9521BC5-27A5-4E15-9CD8-8D77A738FEEC@cox.net>
Message-ID: <7B3634F6-4D37-4060-8E0F-C0C3DF00B973@gmail.com>

Hello, 
I also agree. I am much better at navigating areas with landmarks, rather than open spaces. It seems like no matter how hard I try, I can't walk in a straight line so I always have to pay attention to the sounds around me and their placement. Once you're more familiar with certain routes, you should be fine. It does take quite a bit of practice, but even then, I wouldn't say it's the easiest thing out there for some of us, especially when in a new area.   

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 7, 2019, at 10:19 AM, Emily Schlenker via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi. What you are facing is pretty common, even for those of us who have been navigating on our own for many years. I don’t necessarily do well with distances, I do better with physical landmarks like feeling branching sidewalks and other things with my cane. I travel very well when I make physical contact with a lot of different structures and surfaces. I want to offer you a lot of encouragement, and I want to tell you that it really comes down to practice and maybe getting a few sessions with someone who knows how to teach orientation and mobility skills. You are definitely not alone, and I sometimes still get lost on my university campus.
> Best of luck.
> Emily
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 7, 2019, at 12:09 PM, Rahul Bajaj via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi All,
>>>> 
>>>> I really struggle to digest and retain spatial information, such as figuring out how to get from x to y in one's head. For someone who is blind, I don't think you have the luxury of being able to look around and visually understand where you are. So the only option is to mentally internalize where things are in relation to each other. I really find it hard to make sense of info like: there will be a square after you go straight for 500m. Then you need to take a left and then road x will be to your left after 300m. While I can understand it, I struggle to internalize it.
>>>> 
>>>> I am also a very diffident navigator. For instance, I had to guide a friend  today out of my college and really could not instantaneously recall what the way was from my door to the gate. I am able to do that just fine normally, but if I have to show someone around and so on, I really struggle. I guess it is in part because I have been guided by sighted folks all my life, so I have never developed this ability. I know some sighted folks struggle with this stuff, too, but they have they luxury of having vision which helps you get away with some of this.
>>>> 
>>>> Best,
>>>> Rahul  
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
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From alpineimagination at gmail.com  Thu Mar  7 18:40:52 2019
From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas)
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2019 10:40:52 -0800
Subject: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a
 confident navigator
In-Reply-To: <4512ADD9-C584-4071-9E7A-7B380D4C2E0B@gmail.com>
References: <873A7892-1B83-44BB-B156-E695B5B12A45@linacre.ox.ac.uk>
	<4512ADD9-C584-4071-9E7A-7B380D4C2E0B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <07483FC7-249E-40EF-B12B-7239669FD09A@gmail.com>

Hi Rahul,
I can understand your troubles with spacial awareness. I have had to deal with this too.
When someone asks me for directions to a place I know, I find it much easier to walk there with them than try to verbally dictate it.
Vejas

> On 7 Mar 2019, at 10:09, Rahul Bajaj via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
>>> 
>>> I really struggle to digest and retain spatial information, such as figuring out how to get from x to y in one's head. For someone who is blind, I don't think you have the luxury of being able to look around and visually understand where you are. So the only option is to mentally internalize where things are in relation to each other. I really find it hard to make sense of info like: there will be a square after you go straight for 500m. Then you need to take a left and then road x will be to your left after 300m. While I can understand it, I struggle to internalize it.
>>> 
>>> I am also a very diffident navigator. For instance, I had to guide a friend  today out of my college and really could not instantaneously recall what the way was from my door to the gate. I am able to do that just fine normally, but if I have to show someone around and so on, I really struggle. I guess it is in part because I have been guided by sighted folks all my life, so I have never developed this ability. I know some sighted folks struggle with this stuff, too, but they have they luxury of having vision which helps you get away with some of this.
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> Rahul  
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
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From mcapelle at charter.net  Thu Mar  7 18:47:29 2019
From: mcapelle at charter.net (Michael Capelle)
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2019 12:47:29 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a
 confident navigator
In-Reply-To: <07483FC7-249E-40EF-B12B-7239669FD09A@gmail.com>
References: <873A7892-1B83-44BB-B156-E695B5B12A45@linacre.ox.ac.uk><4512ADD9-C584-4071-9E7A-7B380D4C2E0B@gmail.com>
	<07483FC7-249E-40EF-B12B-7239669FD09A@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FB807A2E99214749BF94A184BAB79CE4@MikePC>

i have the same issues, hince why i use things like gps, or sighted guide.


-----Original Message----- 
From: Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2019 12:40 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a 
confident navigator

Hi Rahul,
I can understand your troubles with spacial awareness. I have had to deal 
with this too.
When someone asks me for directions to a place I know, I find it much easier 
to walk there with them than try to verbally dictate it.
Vejas

> On 7 Mar 2019, at 10:09, Rahul Bajaj via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>>>
>>> I really struggle to digest and retain spatial information, such as 
>>> figuring out how to get from x to y in one's head. For someone who is 
>>> blind, I don't think you have the luxury of being able to look around 
>>> and visually understand where you are. So the only option is to mentally 
>>> internalize where things are in relation to each other. I really find it 
>>> hard to make sense of info like: there will be a square after you go 
>>> straight for 500m. Then you need to take a left and then road x will be 
>>> to your left after 300m. While I can understand it, I struggle to 
>>> internalize it.
>>>
>>> I am also a very diffident navigator. For instance, I had to guide a 
>>> friend  today out of my college and really could not instantaneously 
>>> recall what the way was from my door to the gate. I am able to do that 
>>> just fine normally, but if I have to show someone around and so on, I 
>>> really struggle. I guess it is in part because I have been guided by 
>>> sighted folks all my life, so I have never developed this ability. I 
>>> know some sighted folks struggle with this stuff, too, but they have 
>>> they luxury of having vision which helps you get away with some of this.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Rahul
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>
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From kaden.calahan at gmail.com  Thu Mar  7 19:18:24 2019
From: kaden.calahan at gmail.com (Kaden Calahan)
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2019 12:18:24 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] My Personal Introduction
Message-ID: <CAOp=+ULhN8T6KF9_FJawWh0+As=JFJFEL3aTgpntPycLv==LPA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all,
I just recently joined this list and its really cool to see the
activity that goes on here. I figured that it would be appropriate to
introduce myself, and so I will. My name is Kaden Calahan, and I am 19
years old. I attend the University of New Mexico here in Albuquerque,
and I have lived in New Mexico my whole life. I love both playing and
watching sports, hiking, camping, and pretty much anything to do with
being outdoors. I also enjoy Amateur Radio, and the tinkering aspects
of the hobby, trying different things to get the equipment to work,
seeing what will and will not work is pretty amusing, so I guess its
kind of ironic that I didn't go into electrical engineering or
something like that. I serve as Vice-President of NMABS, so I have met
a variety of talented, successful blind students in our wonderful
state, and I hope to get the chance to meet some of you here on the
national level. I am majoring in secondary education, and my goal is
to become a high school English teacher. This year, I will likely be
attending our national convention for the 2nd time, after returning
from our Washington Seminar in January.

I look forward to meeting you all

Kaden


From kaylaweathers51590 at gmail.com  Thu Mar  7 19:43:45 2019
From: kaylaweathers51590 at gmail.com (Kayla Weathers)
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2019 14:43:45 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a
 confident navigator
In-Reply-To: <FB807A2E99214749BF94A184BAB79CE4@MikePC>
References: <873A7892-1B83-44BB-B156-E695B5B12A45@linacre.ox.ac.uk>
	<4512ADD9-C584-4071-9E7A-7B380D4C2E0B@gmail.com>
	<07483FC7-249E-40EF-B12B-7239669FD09A@gmail.com>
	<FB807A2E99214749BF94A184BAB79CE4@MikePC>
Message-ID: <CACNPAB5v9-SdJK4MskKHqt=iz1HFdpt5M1fbYrtYZHeVFuQDUg@mail.gmail.com>

I to can certainly relate. Although I received O&M services from
around age three, I was taught by traditional sighted instructors. I
was never allowed to walk a route alone until my instructor judged
that I could walk it flawlessly without making any mistakes or wrong
turns. Add to that the fact that I grew up in a small rural town that
was not pedestrian friendly and was never really encouraged to use my
cane outside of school, and instead used sighted guide most of the
time. I was able to receive some great structured discovery   travel
training while I was a student at Blindness Learning in New Dimensions
which helped to make me a much better traveler and really helped me
focus on my problem solving skills. I still struggle with orientation
and spacial relationships, and have come to terms with the fact that
cane travel will never be as easy and intuitive for me as it is for
some people. As you mentioned in your original post an important thing
to remember is that even some sighted people struggle with these types
of concepts. I may have to gather more information from the public, or
use GPS apps, or take a wrong turn or two  than some of my more travel
savvy friends, but I don’t let it stop me from getting out  there,
exploring,  and going where I want to go.
Best, Kayla


On 3/7/19, Michael Capelle via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> i have the same issues, hince why i use things like gps, or sighted guide.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
> Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2019 12:40 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a
> confident navigator
>
> Hi Rahul,
> I can understand your troubles with spacial awareness. I have had to deal
> with this too.
> When someone asks me for directions to a place I know, I find it much easier
>
> to walk there with them than try to verbally dictate it.
> Vejas
>
>> On 7 Mar 2019, at 10:09, Rahul Bajaj via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>>>>
>>>> I really struggle to digest and retain spatial information, such as
>>>> figuring out how to get from x to y in one's head. For someone who is
>>>> blind, I don't think you have the luxury of being able to look around
>>>> and visually understand where you are. So the only option is to mentally
>>>>
>>>> internalize where things are in relation to each other. I really find it
>>>>
>>>> hard to make sense of info like: there will be a square after you go
>>>> straight for 500m. Then you need to take a left and then road x will be
>>>>
>>>> to your left after 300m. While I can understand it, I struggle to
>>>> internalize it.
>>>>
>>>> I am also a very diffident navigator. For instance, I had to guide a
>>>> friend  today out of my college and really could not instantaneously
>>>> recall what the way was from my door to the gate. I am able to do that
>>>> just fine normally, but if I have to show someone around and so on, I
>>>> really struggle. I guess it is in part because I have been guided by
>>>> sighted folks all my life, so I have never developed this ability. I
>>>> know some sighted folks struggle with this stuff, too, but they have
>>>> they luxury of having vision which helps you get away with some of
>>>> this.
>>>>
>>>> Best,
>>>> Rahul
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/kaylaweathers51590%40gmail.com
>


-- 
Kayla Weathers.
B.A. English Literature
Dalton State College


From sflinder775 at access.alamancecc.edu  Thu Mar  7 20:03:49 2019
From: sflinder775 at access.alamancecc.edu (Selvin Linder)
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2019 15:03:49 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] My Personal Introduction
In-Reply-To: <CAOp=+ULhN8T6KF9_FJawWh0+As=JFJFEL3aTgpntPycLv==LPA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOp=+ULhN8T6KF9_FJawWh0+As=JFJFEL3aTgpntPycLv==LPA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CACud-vGiuJQJpapKHhzfPWbfVd0Ymn8TmTjUSHEHx20f69971g@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Kaden:

Nice to meet you. I am Selvin Linder I am 20 years old. I am studying
Information Technology Business support. I attend Alamance Community
College. I am working for AAS degree. I am based in North Caroline. Welcome
to the NABS mailing list.

On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 2:20 PM Kaden Calahan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hi all,
> I just recently joined this list and its really cool to see the
> activity that goes on here. I figured that it would be appropriate to
> introduce myself, and so I will. My name is Kaden Calahan, and I am 19
> years old. I attend the University of New Mexico here in Albuquerque,
> and I have lived in New Mexico my whole life. I love both playing and
> watching sports, hiking, camping, and pretty much anything to do with
> being outdoors. I also enjoy Amateur Radio, and the tinkering aspects
> of the hobby, trying different things to get the equipment to work,
> seeing what will and will not work is pretty amusing, so I guess its
> kind of ironic that I didn't go into electrical engineering or
> something like that. I serve as Vice-President of NMABS, so I have met
> a variety of talented, successful blind students in our wonderful
> state, and I hope to get the chance to meet some of you here on the
> national level. I am majoring in secondary education, and my goal is
> to become a high school English teacher. This year, I will likely be
> attending our national convention for the 2nd time, after returning
> from our Washington Seminar in January.
>
> I look forward to meeting you all
>
> Kaden
>
> _______________________________________________
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> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> NABS-L:
>
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>


-- 
*Selvin Linder *
336-645-0252

From maurice.mines at gmail.com  Thu Mar  7 20:06:13 2019
From: maurice.mines at gmail.com (Maurice Mines)
Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 12:06:13 -0800
Subject: [NABS-L] My Personal Introduction
In-Reply-To: <CAOp=+ULhN8T6KF9_FJawWh0+As=JFJFEL3aTgpntPycLv==LPA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOp=+ULhN8T6KF9_FJawWh0+As=JFJFEL3aTgpntPycLv==LPA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <812CB169-BC05-402F-B463-ADB66E45FDB5@gmail.com>

Hi, I too am an amateur radio operator and a part-time student. 
Part-time not by what you to be but by necessity.

The reason why I say all that is because I’m deaf blind, I used to 
live in your city and tell my hearing just simply disintegrated. You and 
I probably know many of the same people within the NFB. Question how is 
the Albuquerque chapter doing these days? A suggestion you might wish to 
join the blind hams list, you can write me off list and I will provide 
subscription information if you don’t already have it? Also let me 
know if you’d like to chat on either ally RLP or alkyl link, I’m 
still working on getting HF set up working here. I do have an HF rig.

Sincerely Maurice Mines.
Amateur station call sign kd0iko  privileges, general class.
VP national Federation of the blind of California Bakersfield chapter.
Student Bakersfield College.

On 7 Mar 2019, at 11:18, Kaden Calahan via NABS-L wrote:

> Hi all,
> I just recently joined this list and its really cool to see the
> activity that goes on here. I figured that it would be appropriate to
> introduce myself, and so I will. My name is Kaden Calahan, and I am 19
> years old. I attend the University of New Mexico here in Albuquerque,
> and I have lived in New Mexico my whole life. I love both playing and
> watching sports, hiking, camping, and pretty much anything to do with
> being outdoors. I also enjoy Amateur Radio, and the tinkering aspects
> of the hobby, trying different things to get the equipment to work,
> seeing what will and will not work is pretty amusing, so I guess its
> kind of ironic that I didn't go into electrical engineering or
> something like that. I serve as Vice-President of NMABS, so I have met
> a variety of talented, successful blind students in our wonderful
> state, and I hope to get the chance to meet some of you here on the
> national level. I am majoring in secondary education, and my goal is
> to become a high school English teacher. This year, I will likely be
> attending our national convention for the 2nd time, after returning
> from our Washington Seminar in January.
>
> I look forward to meeting you all
>
> Kaden
>
> _______________________________________________
> NABS-L mailing list
> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
> NABS-L:
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From mauraloberg at gmail.com  Thu Mar  7 21:11:19 2019
From: mauraloberg at gmail.com (Maura Loberg)
Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:11:19 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a
 confident navigator
Message-ID: <5c8188ff.1c69fb81.d1f79.b7fc@mx.google.com>

I can relate! I am currently living in a small town, where it isn't normal for people to walk around everywhere. It's difficult to navigate when you don't have the proper skills, and, honestly, even if you got training and it just isn't your strength, that's okay. I would encourage GPS apps, and if you truly feel lost, find someone to ask. Sighted people do struggle with this, and it's not weird or embarrassing to be lost, even though it feels like it at the time. I hope this helps you. 
Thanks!

On Mar 7, 2019 1:43 PM, Kayla Weathers via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> I to can certainly relate. Although I received O&M services from
> around age three, I was taught by traditional sighted instructors. I
> was never allowed to walk a route alone until my instructor judged
> that I could walk it flawlessly without making any mistakes or wrong
> turns. Add to that the fact that I grew up in a small rural town that
> was not pedestrian friendly and was never really encouraged to use my
> cane outside of school, and instead used sighted guide most of the
> time. I was able to receive some great structured discovery   travel
> training while I was a student at Blindness Learning in New Dimensions
> which helped to make me a much better traveler and really helped me
> focus on my problem solving skills. I still struggle with orientation
> and spacial relationships, and have come to terms with the fact that
> cane travel will never be as easy and intuitive for me as it is for
> some people. As you mentioned in your original post an important thing
> to remember is that even some sighted people struggle with these types
> of concepts. I may have to gather more information from the public, or
> use GPS apps, or take a wrong turn or two  than some of my more travel
> savvy friends, but I don’t let it stop me from getting out  there,
> exploring,  and going where I want to go.
> Best, Kayla
>
> On 3/7/19, Michael Capelle via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > i have the same issues, hince why i use things like gps, or sighted guide.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
> > Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2019 12:40 PM
> > To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> > Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas
> > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a
> > confident navigator
> >
> > Hi Rahul,
> > I can understand your troubles with spacial awareness. I have had to deal
> > with this too.
> > When someone asks me for directions to a place I know, I find it much easier
> >
> > to walk there with them than try to verbally dictate it.
> > Vejas
> >
> >> On 7 Mar 2019, at 10:09, Rahul Bajaj via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi All,
> >>>>
> >>>> I really struggle to digest and retain spatial information, such as
> >>>> figuring out how to get from x to y in one's head. For someone who is
> >>>> blind, I don't think you have the luxury of being able to look around
> >>>> and visually understand where you are. So the only option is to mentally
> >>>>
> >>>> internalize where things are in relation to each other. I really find it
> >>>>
> >>>> hard to make sense of info like: there will be a square after you go
> >>>> straight for 500m. Then you need to take a left and then road x will be
> >>>>
> >>>> to your left after 300m. While I can understand it, I struggle to
> >>>> internalize it.
> >>>>
> >>>> I am also a very diffident navigator. For instance, I had to guide a
> >>>> friend  today out of my college and really could not instantaneously
> >>>> recall what the way was from my door to the gate. I am able to do that
> >>>> just fine normally, but if I have to show someone around and so on, I
> >>>> really struggle. I guess it is in part because I have been guided by
> >>>> sighted folks all my life, so I have never developed this ability. I
> >>>> know some sighted folks struggle with this stuff, too, but they have
> >>>> they luxury of having vision which helps you get away with some of
> >>>> this.
> >>>>
> >>>> Best,
> >>>> Rahul
> >>>>
> >>>> 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/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/mcapelle%40charter.net
> >
> >
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> >
>
> -- 
> Kayla Weathers.
> B.A. English Literature
> Dalton State College
>
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From johnawright98 at gmail.com  Thu Mar  7 22:11:53 2019
From: johnawright98 at gmail.com (johnawright98 at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2019 17:11:53 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] February NABS Notes
Message-ID: <CEACC784-8699-4464-9B4D-29FED58194A4@gmail.com>

What’s up, everyone? 

We hope you’re having a terrific Thursday. It’s that time again for the NABS Notes! Learn all about the latest happenings in February, as well as upcoming events, using the following link: 

https://nabslink.org/content/nabs-notes-february-2019

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

Cheers, 

Johna Wright
Vice President, National Federation of the Blind Community Service Division 
Social Media Chair, National Association of Blind Students
Director, ABLE Mercer

From carlos.montas at att.net  Fri Mar  8 04:08:26 2019
From: carlos.montas at att.net (Carlos Montas)
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2019 23:08:26 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Question about using skype and college writing centers for
 writing papers and getting assistance with them
Message-ID: <5CB0F5A6-81B0-4B29-B80A-58CA4811F640@att.net>

Good evening to all. My name is Carlos Montas. It has been a while. For those of you who do not know, I am pursuing my Masters in Public Administration through an online program through Liberty University. I was wondering if any of you have used your Universities writing center? If you have, what has been your experience? I want to use the writing center  so that I can become a better writer. One  of the things is that I would need to use skype to meet with thewriting staff. Using jaws will I need to download scrips so that Jaws will work better with skype?  One of the issues that I am concerned about is being able to use the track changes  in word with  Jaws. I have not had much success with this. Do any of you have any suggestions? Feel free to write to me of list. Thanks again
Sent from my iPhone 


From bluezinfandel at hotmail.com  Fri Mar  8 15:55:57 2019
From: bluezinfandel at hotmail.com (Ben Fulton)
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2019 15:55:57 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a
 confident
 navigator<CACNPAB5v9-SdJK4MskKHqt=iz1HFdpt5M1fbYrtYZHeVFuQDUg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CY4PR22MB0552E317FCDE5E9F12FD22E2A84D0@CY4PR22MB0552.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>

This is something I have also found challenging. Sighted people don't walk in straight lines either, they just correct for the variations more quickly, but I have to follow a shoreline of some sort.

There are areas where the GPS just doesn't work properly. Like on campus it tells me I am in an open area. But doesn't tell me about all the trails and paths that people use to get between buildings.

What I really want is a tactile map. I've been thinking about using gell pens, but was wondering if anyone here has any experiences with this kind of thing. 

This is especially tricky because roads don't follow straight lines either, so using x and y points might oversimplify diagonal lines. That's why I'm thinking something like gell pens, but I don't know how quickly they dry, or how easy they are to use,  etc.

Sighted people use maps all the time, to reference where they are, and how to get where they are going. I think having this would be very useful. Also, when I do get lost, if I had a map to show someone, they could show me where I am on the map, and this would help me out. Having these reference points I think makes all the difference.

In addition to the areas where gps just doesn't work, I also find it matters what ap you are using. Google maps doesn't provide me with enough information many times. I have Blind Square event but it doesn't work in all areas. 

I have a trekker breeze, it's an older piece of equipment, and it works great, but it's another big piece of equipment to lug around, and doesn't provide the tactile feedback I was describing. It helps me find out where I am and it keeps track of routes, but I can't show it to a sighted person and expect they would get anything from it. Whereas, if a gell pen map works it would be both visual and tactile, I'm not committed to gell pens, it's just the first idea, if anyone has any ideas on how to do this I would appreciate it. 

Keep in mind it needs to be portable.

All the best,
Ben


 
<CACNPAB5v9-SdJK4MskKHqt=iz1HFdpt5M1fbYrtYZHeVFuQDUg at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

I to can certainly relate. Although I received O&M services from
around age three, I was taught by traditional sighted instructors. I
was never allowed to walk a route alone until my instructor judged
that I could walk it flawlessly without making any mistakes or wrong
turns. Add to that the fact that I grew up in a small rural town that
was not pedestrian friendly and was never really encouraged to use my
cane outside of school, and instead used sighted guide most of the
time. I was able to receive some great structured discovery   travel
training while I was a student at Blindness Learning in New Dimensions
which helped to make me a much better traveler and really helped me
focus on my problem solving skills. I still struggle with orientation
and spacial relationships, and have come to terms with the fact that
cane travel will never be as easy and intuitive for me as it is for
some people. As you mentioned in your original post an important thing
to remember is that even some sighted people struggle with these types
of concepts. I may have to gather more information from the public, or
use GPS apps, or take a wrong turn or two  than some of my more travel
savvy friends, but I don?t let it stop me from getting out  there,
exploring,  and going where I want to go.
Best, Kayla


On 3/7/19, Michael Capelle via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> i have the same issues, hince why i use things like gps, or sighted guide.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
> Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2019 12:40 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a
> confident navigator
>
> Hi Rahul,
> I can understand your troubles with spacial awareness. I have had to deal
> with this too.
> When someone asks me for directions to a place I know, I find it much easier
>
> to walk there with them than try to verbally dictate it.
> Vejas
>
>> On 7 Mar 2019, at 10:09, Rahul Bajaj via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>>>>
>>>> I really struggle to digest and retain spatial information, such as
>>>> figuring out how to get from x to y in one's head. For someone who is
>>>> blind, I don't think you have the luxury of being able to look around
>>>> and visually understand where you are. So the only option is to mentally
>>>>
>>>> internalize where things are in relation to each other. I really find it
>>>>
>>>> hard to make sense of info like: there will be a square after you go
>>>> straight for 500m. Then you need to take a left and then road x will be
>>>>
>>>> to your left after 300m. While I can understand it, I struggle to
>>>> internalize it.
>>>>
>>>> I am also a very diffident navigator. For instance, I had to guide a
>>>> friend  today out of my college and really could not instantaneously
>>>> recall what the way was from my door to the gate. I am able to do that
>>>> just fine normally, but if I have to show someone around and so on, I
>>>> really struggle. I guess it is in part because I have been guided by
>>>> sighted folks all my life, so I have never developed this ability. I
>>>> know some sighted folks struggle with this stuff, too, but they have
>>>> they luxury of having vision which helps you get away with some of
>>>> this.
>>>>
>>>> Best,
>>>> Rahul



From awildheir at gmail.com  Fri Mar  8 15:58:10 2019
From: awildheir at gmail.com (Aimee Harwood)
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2019 10:58:10 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible digital recorder?
In-Reply-To: <CABP7S8PMyNPbbM=tcGKtHrb3OM_3D-jQX5PoGepGNi-Sw=Pyjw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABP7S8PMyNPbbM=tcGKtHrb3OM_3D-jQX5PoGepGNi-Sw=Pyjw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CACPZ1zvLWp5WsKKNLD5urA7xuhePn4HPJTLMyg-wV05LBomzzQ@mail.gmail.com>

 Hello Guys,

I am also looking for one that will let me mark a spot when I am recording.
I have difficulty sometimes getting things written down while taking notes
and would like to be able to mark a spot while recording. Do any of the
devices mentioned in this thread have this ability? Many thanks.

Respectfully,
Aimee

On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 11:56 AM Cricket X. Bidleman via NABS-L <
nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm approaching a journalism course and hopefully a career in that
> area, and we're required to purchase a digital reorder separate from
> our phones. They have better recording quality anyway, but I've found
> that most of them are inaccessible. Do any of you have
> recommendations? Thanks!
>
> Best,
> Cricket
>
> --
> Cricket X. Bidleman (she/her/hers)
> Stanford University | Class of 2021
> BA Candidate | Communications
> Accessibility Consultant | Stanford University Computer Science
> Communications Intern | AIRA
> Secretary | California Association of Blind Students (CABS)
>
> _______________________________________________
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> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> NABS-L:
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>

From eschlenker at cox.net  Fri Mar  8 16:09:59 2019
From: eschlenker at cox.net (Emily Schlenker)
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2019 10:09:59 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a
 confident
 navigator<CACNPAB5v9-SdJK4MskKHqt=iz1HFdpt5M1fbYrtYZHeVFuQDUg@mail.gmail.com>
In-Reply-To: <CY4PR22MB0552E317FCDE5E9F12FD22E2A84D0@CY4PR22MB0552.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CY4PR22MB0552E317FCDE5E9F12FD22E2A84D0@CY4PR22MB0552.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <E8469621-5522-4CBD-8677-30F351DB60FF@cox.net>

Hi, Ben. Have you tried contacting lighthouse for the blind  to see if they will make a map of your campus? They were showing off some of the maps they made at last year‘s  convention. At my university, we have a picture in a flash machine that makes tactile drawings, and we are going to make some maps in the near future. We cannot put the entire campus on one page, but I think that these will be effective tools for all students wanting to travel independently.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 8, 2019, at 9:55 AM, Ben Fulton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> This is something I have also found challenging. Sighted people don't walk in straight lines either, they just correct for the variations more quickly, but I have to follow a shoreline of some sort.
> 
> There are areas where the GPS just doesn't work properly. Like on campus it tells me I am in an open area. But doesn't tell me about all the trails and paths that people use to get between buildings.
> 
> What I really want is a tactile map. I've been thinking about using gell pens, but was wondering if anyone here has any experiences with this kind of thing. 
> 
> This is especially tricky because roads don't follow straight lines either, so using x and y points might oversimplify diagonal lines. That's why I'm thinking something like gell pens, but I don't know how quickly they dry, or how easy they are to use,  etc.
> 
> Sighted people use maps all the time, to reference where they are, and how to get where they are going. I think having this would be very useful. Also, when I do get lost, if I had a map to show someone, they could show me where I am on the map, and this would help me out. Having these reference points I think makes all the difference.
> 
> In addition to the areas where gps just doesn't work, I also find it matters what ap you are using. Google maps doesn't provide me with enough information many times. I have Blind Square event but it doesn't work in all areas. 
> 
> I have a trekker breeze, it's an older piece of equipment, and it works great, but it's another big piece of equipment to lug around, and doesn't provide the tactile feedback I was describing. It helps me find out where I am and it keeps track of routes, but I can't show it to a sighted person and expect they would get anything from it. Whereas, if a gell pen map works it would be both visual and tactile, I'm not committed to gell pens, it's just the first idea, if anyone has any ideas on how to do this I would appreciate it. 
> 
> Keep in mind it needs to be portable.
> 
> All the best,
> Ben
> 
> 
> 
> <CACNPAB5v9-SdJK4MskKHqt=iz1HFdpt5M1fbYrtYZHeVFuQDUg at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> I to can certainly relate. Although I received O&M services from
> around age three, I was taught by traditional sighted instructors. I
> was never allowed to walk a route alone until my instructor judged
> that I could walk it flawlessly without making any mistakes or wrong
> turns. Add to that the fact that I grew up in a small rural town that
> was not pedestrian friendly and was never really encouraged to use my
> cane outside of school, and instead used sighted guide most of the
> time. I was able to receive some great structured discovery   travel
> training while I was a student at Blindness Learning in New Dimensions
> which helped to make me a much better traveler and really helped me
> focus on my problem solving skills. I still struggle with orientation
> and spacial relationships, and have come to terms with the fact that
> cane travel will never be as easy and intuitive for me as it is for
> some people. As you mentioned in your original post an important thing
> to remember is that even some sighted people struggle with these types
> of concepts. I may have to gather more information from the public, or
> use GPS apps, or take a wrong turn or two  than some of my more travel
> savvy friends, but I don?t let it stop me from getting out  there,
> exploring,  and going where I want to go.
> Best, Kayla
> 
> 
>> On 3/7/19, Michael Capelle via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> i have the same issues, hince why i use things like gps, or sighted guide.
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>> Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2019 12:40 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas
>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a
>> confident navigator
>> 
>> Hi Rahul,
>> I can understand your troubles with spacial awareness. I have had to deal
>> with this too.
>> When someone asks me for directions to a place I know, I find it much easier
>> 
>> to walk there with them than try to verbally dictate it.
>> Vejas
>> 
>>> On 7 Mar 2019, at 10:09, Rahul Bajaj via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi All,
>>>>> 
>>>>> I really struggle to digest and retain spatial information, such as
>>>>> figuring out how to get from x to y in one's head. For someone who is
>>>>> blind, I don't think you have the luxury of being able to look around
>>>>> and visually understand where you are. So the only option is to mentally
>>>>> 
>>>>> internalize where things are in relation to each other. I really find it
>>>>> 
>>>>> hard to make sense of info like: there will be a square after you go
>>>>> straight for 500m. Then you need to take a left and then road x will be
>>>>> 
>>>>> to your left after 300m. While I can understand it, I struggle to
>>>>> internalize it.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I am also a very diffident navigator. For instance, I had to guide a
>>>>> friend  today out of my college and really could not instantaneously
>>>>> recall what the way was from my door to the gate. I am able to do that
>>>>> just fine normally, but if I have to show someone around and so on, I
>>>>> really struggle. I guess it is in part because I have been guided by
>>>>> sighted folks all my life, so I have never developed this ability. I
>>>>> know some sighted folks struggle with this stuff, too, but they have
>>>>> they luxury of having vision which helps you get away with some of
>>>>> this.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Best,
>>>>> Rahul
> 
> 
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From maurice.mines at gmail.com  Fri Mar  8 18:28:19 2019
From: maurice.mines at gmail.com (Maurice Mines)
Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 10:28:19 -0800
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible digital recorder?
In-Reply-To: <CABP7S8PMyNPbbM=tcGKtHrb3OM_3D-jQX5PoGepGNi-Sw=Pyjw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABP7S8PMyNPbbM=tcGKtHrb3OM_3D-jQX5PoGepGNi-Sw=Pyjw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DCF83B4E-9C47-484E-BF6D-963C73E10E34@gmail.com>

  Hello, did you happen to read Curtis Chong’s review of the digital 
recorder that he offered in the February braille monitoring? If you’re 
using an iPhone the voice memos feature, which is in fact a digital 
recorder works well for most things. Also what kind of quality are you 
looking for? If you’re trying to record actualities, you don’t need 
musician quality recordings.

Many moons ago, African term here. I did radio reporting in high school 
or a publicly supported radio station. I did most of my work on a boom 
box and an off-the-shelf recorder. I do realize those days are long 
gone. But to record actualities, even just getting a microphone for the 
Victor reader stream truck, which in fact also is a digital recorder can 
also be a potential use. So there really are options. You just have to 
think outside of the box  Occasionally.

I hope these comments are helpful?

These days I am deaf blind so I have course him studying American sign 
language. I have not done anything that looks like journalism in a very 
long time. And I very occasionally have to record things for hearing 
friends who have asked me a question. And the best way for the 
individual in that circumstance is too record something for them. Be 
well?

Sincerely Maurice Mines.
Amateur station call signed kd0iko.
VP national Federation of the blind of California Bakersfield chapter.

On 7 Feb 2019, at 8:55, Cricket X. Bidleman via NABS-L wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm approaching a journalism course and hopefully a career in that
> area, and we're required to purchase a digital reorder separate from
> our phones. They have better recording quality anyway, but I've found
> that most of them are inaccessible. Do any of you have
> recommendations? Thanks!
>
> Best,
> Cricket
>
> -- 
> Cricket X. Bidleman (she/her/hers)
> Stanford University | Class of 2021
> BA Candidate | Communications
> Accessibility Consultant | Stanford University Computer Science
> Communications Intern | AIRA
> Secretary | California Association of Blind Students (CABS)
>
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From dandrews at visi.com  Sat Mar  9 04:10:06 2019
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 22:10:06 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] International Volunteer Training Opportunity
Message-ID: <auto-000119428913@mailfront2.g2host.com>


>
>Hello,
>
>FYI, see the announcement below. I am working 
>with this person and can affirm that this is a 
>worthy cause and a great opportunity for someone 
>who has the time and flexibility and who wants 
>to spend the summer working with kids in another country.
>
>I Can answer some limited questions for anyone who is interested.
>
>****
>
>Empowerment Through Integration (ETI) is a 
>501(c)3 certified non-profit that is changing 
>the narrative surrounding disability both for blind and sighted
>
>youth. We create integrated, supportive spaces 
>with life skills training, emotional support, 
>and community service opportunities. Through these integrated
>
>spaces, they are able to break down internal and 
>external barriers surrounding views on ability 
>in order to create positive change in society. Our ultimate
>
>goal is to enable society to understand that 
>inclusion of all is a value for all.
>
>ETI is currently looking for Orientation and 
>Mobility (O&M) Specialists or TVI (Teachers of 
>the Vision Impaired) to volunteer as Curriculum Developer and
>
>Instructor for ETI Empowerment Programs executed in Lebanon.
>
>Volunteer Curriculum Developer and Instructor 
>will be responsible for the design and 
>organization of our specialized Life Skills Programs’ curricula as
>
>well as leading the training of ETI’s team in 
>Lebanon during the summer of 2019. Volunteer 
>Curriculum Developer and Instructor will be required to travel
>
>to Lebanon to train our team of eager, 
>hard-working ETI volunteers on the ground as 
>well as implement our Life Skills Intensive program in Lebanon.
>
>RESPONSIBILITIES
>
>list of 10 items
>
>• Design and revise ETI curricula and training 
>materials  associated with Empowerment Programs 
>(EP) for youth with visual impairment, their families and
>
>volunteers with the guidance of ETI’s disability committee;
>
>• Lead the training of ETI team in Lebanon 
>(on-site) for the  implementation of volunteer 
>training program, life skills programs and family workshop in
>
>the summer of 2019;
>
>• Collaborate with ETI Lebanon team members with 
>localizing and  tailoring EP curricula according 
>to local socio-cultural context and participants’ needs;
>
>
>
>• Create and implement biweekly online training 
>sessions of ETI  life skills trainers associated 
>with best life skills practices and updated curriculum
>
>materials;
>
>• Support local ETI life skills trainers’ in 
>determining  each participants’ capabilities 
>and needs in the areas of Orientation & Mobility (O&M), Activities
>
>of Daily Living (ADL) and Social Literacy and 
>recommend goals and objectives for future programming of individual students;
>
>• Contribute to the composition of inclusive 
>Human-Centric  curricula materials for the 
>training of public-school teachers and administrators;
>
>• Assist Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) 
>consultant for the  evaluation of programs as needed
>
>• Participate on weekly ETI's team meetings (phone calls, Skype,  etc.)
>
>• Check email account daily and respond to emails in a timely  manner
>
>• Report to ETI Lebanon Country Director
>list end
>
>POSITION REQUIREMENTS
>
>The Volunteer Curriculum Developer and 
>Instructor need to be comfortable working as 
>part of a team, lead development and revision of ETI specialized life
>
>skills curricula (starting March 10th and 
>continuing through December 2019), be available 
>for travel to Lebanon to support our summer programs between
>
>June 15th and July 31st 2019 (6 weeks) and 
>support the composition of training and advocacy 
>materials about inclusion of people with visual impairment
>
>(starting August 1st and continuing through December 2019).
>
>Education/Experience Requirements:
>
>list of 10 items
>
>• Master’s degree (preferred) or 
>Bachelor’s  degree in Orientation and Mobility 
>from an accredited university which meets the ACVREP 13 core domain areas
>
>
>
>• 1-3 years of experience in the field of blindness
>• Comprehensive knowledge on the latest trends 
>impacting the  blind and low vision community as 
>well as a general understanding of the blindness community
>
>
>
>• Demonstrates knowledge of specialized 
>assessment, instruction,  interventions, and 
>modifications for individual visually impaired students
>
>• Demonstrates effective skills related to 
>instructing  paraprofessionals, other staff, and 
>teachers in the effective use of specialized equipment, communication,
>
>and modifications or accommodations for students with visual impairment
>
>• Comprehensive knowledge of characteristics of 
>individuals with  vision impairments and other 
>disabilities to include developmental, cognitive and socio-cultural
>
>influences
>
>• The ability to recognize and respond to individual student  differences
>
>• The ability to work in a collaborative and 
>cooperative manner  with volunteers and ETI staff
>
>• Excellent interpersonal skills with attention 
>to detail,  ability to prioritize and meet 
>deadlines, and ability to handle confidential material
>
>• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
>list end
>
>Graduate degrees in Orientation & Mobility 
>(O&M), or dual certification O&M and TVI, with 
>(2-year minimum) experience in program development (including
>
>O&M) for blind youth, and experience working 
>with volunteers and teaching abroad are strongly preferred.
>
>TO APPLY
>
>Interested candidates should submit a resume to 
>ETI USA Program Director, Anna Barbosa, at
>
>abarbosa at etivision.org
>
>ETI will cover the costs associated with housing 
>and airfare (roundtrip) for the duration of the 
>program in the summer of 2019 (6 weeks). Volunteer will
>
>be responsible for costs associated with 
>transportation on the ground, meals and personal expenses.
>
>For more information about ETI Empowerment 
>Programs, please refer to our website
>
>www.etivision.org
>
>and/or
>
>our social media at @ETIntegration
>
>
>
>Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director,
>
>Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness
>
>Louisiana Tech University
>
>600 Mayfield Ave / 210 Woodard Hall
>
>PO Box 3158
>
>Ruston LA 71272
>
>Office: 318.257.4554                      Fax: 318.257.2259
>
>  <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu  www.pdrib.com
>
>*************
>
>"I am somehow less interested in the weight and 
>convolutions of  Einstein's brain than in the 
>near certainty that people of equal  talent have 
>lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops."
>
>-- Stephen Jay Gould
>
>
>
>
>
>From: Anna Barbosa <abarbosa at etivision.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 10:44 PM
>To: Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com>
>Subject: meeting and call for volunteers
>
>
>
>Hi Edward!
>
>
>
>How have you been? I hope all is well and that 
>you are having a great beginning of 2019.
>
>
>
>Our NGO ETI will have a some new activities in 
>the summer and a new project in collaboration 
>with a German Group in Lebanon throughout the 
>year, and I would like to know if it would be 
>possible to set up a meeting with you for 
>sometime next week so I can inform you about 
>these projects and we can talk about how we 
>might be able to collaborate in 2019. In this 
>regard, would you have any availability to meet 
>(via Google Hangouts, Skype, or any other platform of your preference)?
>
>
>
>Also, we are currently recruiting two volunteer 
>Curriculum Writer and Instructors to collaborate 
>with us for the revision and design of our life 
>skills programs and come to Lebanon in the 
>summer of 2019. Would it be possible for you to 
>help us advertise this volunteer position with 
>your network? I have added a pdf document with 
>the position description here.  I have also 
>copied and pasted the call for volunteers below. 
>Thank  you in advance for your support! I am 
>looking forward to catching up next week! Best regards,
>
>Anna
>
>Empowerment Through Integration (ETI) is a 
>501(c)3 certified non-profit that is changing 
>the narrative surrounding disability both for 
>blind and sighted youth. We create integrated, 
>supportive spaces with life skills training, 
>emotional support, and community service 
>opportunities. Through these integrated 
>spaces, they are able to break down internal and 
>external barriers surrounding views on ability 
>in order to create positive change in 
>society. Our ultimate goal is to enable 
>society to understand that inclusion of all is a value for all.
>
>
>
>ETI is currently looking for Orientation and 
>Mobility (O&M) Specialists or TVI (Teachers of 
>the Vision Impaired) to volunteer as Curriculum 
>Developer and Instructor for ETI Empowerment Programs executed in Lebanon.
>
>
>
>Volunteer Curriculum Developer and Instructor 
>will be responsible for the design and 
>organization of our specialized Life Skills 
>Programs’ curricula as well as leading the 
>training of ETI’s team in Lebanon during the 
>summer of 2019. Volunteer Curriculum Developer 
>and Instructor will be required to travel to 
>Lebanon to train our team of eager, hard-working 
>ETI volunteers on the ground as well as 
>implement our Life Skills Intensive program in Lebanon.
>
>
>
>RESPONSIBILITIES
>
>*       Design and revise ETI curricula and 
>training materials associated with Empowerment 
>Programs (EP) for youth with visual impairment, 
>their families and volunteers with the guidance 
>of ETI’s disability committee;
>*       Lead the training of ETI team in Lebanon 
>(on-site) for the implementation of volunteer 
>training program, life skills programs and 
>family workshop in the summer of 2019;
>*       Collaborate with ETI Lebanon team 
>members with localizing and tailoring EP 
>curricula according to local socio-cultural context and participants’ needs;
>*       Create and implement biweekly online 
>training sessions of ETI life skills trainers 
>associated with best life skills practices and updated curriculum materials;
>*       Support local ETI life skills 
>trainers’ in determining each participants’ 
>capabilities and needs in the areas of 
>Orientation & Mobility (O&M), Activities of 
>Daily Living (ADL) and Social Literacy and 
>recommend goals and objectives for future programming of individual students;
>*       Contribute to the composition of 
>inclusive Human-Centric curricula materials for 
>the training of public-school teachers and administrators;
>*       Assist Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) 
>consultant for the evaluation of programs as needed
>*       Participate on weekly ETI's team meetings (phone calls, Skype, etc)
>*       Check email account daily and respond to emails in a timely manner
>*       Report to ETI Lebanon Country Director
>
>
>
>POSITION REQUIREMENTS
>
>The Volunteer Curriculum Developer and 
>Instructor need to be comfortable working as 
>part of a team, lead development and revision of 
>ETI specialized life skills curricula (starting 
>March 10th and continuing through December 
>2019), be available for travel to Lebanon to 
>support our summer programs between June 15th 
>and July 31st 2019 (6 weeks) and support the 
>composition of training and advocacy materials 
>about inclusion of people with visual impairment 
>(starting August 1st and continuing through December 2019).
>
>
>
>Education/Experience Requirements:
>
>*       Master’s degree (preferred) or 
>Bachelor’s degree in Orientation and Mobility 
>from an accredited university which meets the ACVREP 13 core domain areas
>*       1-3 years of experience in the field of blindness
>*       Comprehensive knowledge on the latest 
>trends impacting the blind and low vision 
>community as well as a general understanding of the blindness community
>*       Demonstrates knowledge of specialized 
>assessment, instruction, interventions, and 
>modifications for individual visually impaired students
>*       Demonstrates effective skills related to 
>instructing paraprofessionals, other staff, and 
>teachers in the effective use of specialized 
>equipment, communication, and modifications or 
>accommodations for students with visual impairment
>
>*       Comprehensive knowledge of 
>characteristics of individuals with vision 
>impairments and other disabilities to include 
>developmental, cognitive and socio-cultural influences
>*       The ability to recognize and respond to individual student differences
>*       The ability to work in a collaborative 
>and cooperative manner with volunteers and ETI staff
>
>*       Excellent interpersonal skills with 
>attention to detail, ability to prioritize and 
>meet deadlines, and ability to handle confidential material
>*       Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
>
>Graduate degrees in Orientation & Mobility 
>(O&M), or dual certification O&M and TVI, with 
>(2-year minimum) experience in program 
>development (including O&M) for blind youth, and 
>experience working with volunteers and teaching abroad are strongly preferred.
>
>
>
>TO APPLY
>
>Interested candidates should submit a resume to 
>ETI USA Program Director, Anna Barbosa, at 
>abarbosa at etivision.org <mailto:abarbosa at etivision.org>
>
>ETI will cover the costs associated with housing 
>and airfare (roundtrip) for the duration of the 
>program in the summer of 2019 (6 weeks). 
>Volunteer will be responsible for costs 
>associated with transportation on the ground, meals and personal expenses.
>
>For more information about ETI Empowerment 
>Programs, please refer to our website 
>www.etivision.org 
><http://www.etivision.org>  and/or our social media at @ETIntegration
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Anna Barbosa
>
>ETI USA Program Director
>
>Empowerment Through Integration
>
>Email: abarbosa at etivision.org <mailto:abarbosa at etivision.org>
>
>Phone number (Lebanon): + 961 70 34 59 73
>
>WhatsApp: +1 (915) 307-0924
>
>Website: www.etivision.org <http://www.etivision.org>
>
>Facebook: @ETIntegration
>
>Instagram: ETI Rafiqi Camp
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From steve.jacobson at visi.com  Sat Mar  9 15:42:07 2019
From: steve.jacobson at visi.com (Steve Jacobson)
Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2019 09:42:07 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] Scholarship Reminder for Minnesota's Legally Blind
 Students until April 15, 2019
In-Reply-To: <000a01d4d685$95aaf330$c100d990$@nfbmn.org>
References: <000a01d4d685$95aaf330$c100d990$@nfbmn.org>
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There is just over a month to apply for a state scholarship from the
National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota.  The deadline for
applications is 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://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfbmn.o
rg&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7Cbb023e7555d04f8e27b808d6a49cbf32%7C84df9e7fe9f640af
b435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636877390493117509&amp;sdata=8ZlvLEnNHyPT9PbpMHvv
s8ys0zoJVmOcNxBK1tcolhs%3D&amp;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
nation-wide NFB applications is March 31, 2019.  Details are accessible from
the main page of the National Federation of the Blind website:
https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfb.or
g&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7Cbb023e7555d04f8e27b808d6a49cbf32%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb
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From bluezinfandel at hotmail.com  Sat Mar  9 17:26:33 2019
From: bluezinfandel at hotmail.com (Ben Fulton)
Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2019 17:26:33 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a confident
 navigator
Message-ID: <CY4PR22MB0552F0E0A59D5D2CB72752B2A84E0@CY4PR22MB0552.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>


I could try contacting them. I am wanting something that I would be able to modify. Like if there's a path that doesn't show up on the map, I would want to add that. My experience is that with these open areas, a lot of pathways aren't marked, people just look across the quad and go to the building they want, without thinking about the labyrinthian pathways, which is funny because when these sighted people get into the buildings they complain about how the buildings are "maze-like" but really with the clearly defined hallways I find those environments easier to navigate than outside.

I'm also looking for something low cost. How much would that map service cost? I know gell pens are a couple of dollars each, I think you can get 5 for $20 or so.

All the best,
Ben

CACNPAB5v9-SdJK4MskKHqt=iz1HFdpt5M1fbYrtYZHeVFuQDUg at mail.gmail.com>
	
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Hi, Ben. Have you tried contacting lighthouse for the blind  to see if they will make a map of your campus? They were showing off some of the maps they made at last year?s  convention. At my university, we have a picture in a flash machine that makes tactile drawings, and we are going to make some maps in the near future. We cannot put the entire campus on one page, but I think that these will be effective tools for all students wanting to travel independently.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 8, 2019, at 9:55 AM, Ben Fulton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> This is something I have also found challenging. Sighted people don't walk in straight lines either, they just correct for the variations more quickly, but I have to follow a shoreline of some sort.
> 
> There are areas where the GPS just doesn't work properly. Like on campus it tells me I am in an open area. But doesn't tell me about all the trails and paths that people use to get between buildings.
> 
> What I really want is a tactile map. I've been thinking about using gell pens, but was wondering if anyone here has any experiences with this kind of thing. 
> 
> This is especially tricky because roads don't follow straight lines either, so using x and y points might oversimplify diagonal lines. That's why I'm thinking something like gell pens, but I don't know how quickly they dry, or how easy they are to use,  etc.
> 
> Sighted people use maps all the time, to reference where they are, and how to get where they are going. I think having this would be very useful. Also, when I do get lost, if I had a map to show someone, they could show me where I am on the map, and this would help me out. Having these reference points I think makes all the difference.
> 
> In addition to the areas where gps just doesn't work, I also find it matters what ap you are using. Google maps doesn't provide me with enough information many times. I have Blind Square event but it doesn't work in all areas. 
> 
> I have a trekker breeze, it's an older piece of equipment, and it works great, but it's another big piece of equipment to lug around, and doesn't provide the tactile feedback I was describing. It helps me find out where I am and it keeps track of routes, but I can't show it to a sighted person and expect they would get anything from it. Whereas, if a gell pen map works it would be both visual and tactile, I'm not committed to gell pens, it's just the first idea, if anyone has any ideas on how to do this I would appreciate it. 
> 
> Keep in mind it needs to be portable.
> 
> All the best,
> Ben
> 
> 
> 
> <CACNPAB5v9-SdJK4MskKHqt=iz1HFdpt5M1fbYrtYZHeVFuQDUg at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> 
> I to can certainly relate. Although I received O&M services from 
> around age three, I was taught by traditional sighted instructors. I 
> was never allowed to walk a route alone until my instructor judged 
> that I could walk it flawlessly without making any mistakes or wrong 
> turns. Add to that the fact that I grew up in a small rural town that 
> was not pedestrian friendly and was never really encouraged to use my 
> cane outside of school, and instead used sighted guide most of the
> time. I was able to receive some great structured discovery   travel
> training while I was a student at Blindness Learning in New Dimensions 
> which helped to make me a much better traveler and really helped me 
> focus on my problem solving skills. I still struggle with orientation 
> and spacial relationships, and have come to terms with the fact that 
> cane travel will never be as easy and intuitive for me as it is for 
> some people. As you mentioned in your original post an important thing 
> to remember is that even some sighted people struggle with these types 
> of concepts. I may have to gather more information from the public, or 
> use GPS apps, or take a wrong turn or two  than some of my more travel 
> savvy friends, but I don?t let it stop me from getting out  there, 
> exploring,  and going where I want to go.
> Best, Kayla
>
>> From: Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L
>> Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2019 12:40 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Cc: Vejas Vasiliauskas
>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Developing Spatial understanding and becoming a 
>> confident navigator
>> 
>> Hi Rahul,
>> I can understand your troubles with spacial awareness. I have had to 
>> deal with this too.
>> When someone asks me for directions to a place I know, I find it much 
>> easier
>> 
>> to walk there with them than try to verbally dictate it.
>> Vejas
>> 
>>> On 7 Mar 2019, at 10:09, Rahul Bajaj via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi All,
>>>>> 
>>>>> I really struggle to digest and retain spatial information, such 
>>>>> as figuring out how to get from x to y in one's head. For someone 
>>>>> who is blind, I don't think you have the luxury of being able to 
>>>>> look around and visually understand where you are. So the only 
>>>>> option is to mentally
>>>>> 
>>>>> internalize where things are in relation to each other. I really 
>>>>> find it
>>>>> 
>>>>> hard to make sense of info like: there will be a square after you 
>>>>> go straight for 500m. Then you need to take a left and then road x 
>>>>> will be
>>>>> 
>>>>> to your left after 300m. While I can understand it, I struggle to 
>>>>> internalize it.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I am also a very diffident navigator. For instance, I had to guide 
>>>>> a friend  today out of my college and really could not 
>>>>> instantaneously recall what the way was from my door to the gate. 
>>>>> I am able to do that just fine normally, but if I have to show 
>>>>> someone around and so on, I really struggle. I guess it is in part 
>>>>> because I have been guided by sighted folks all my life, so I have 
>>>>> never developed this ability. I know some sighted folks struggle 
>>>>> with this stuff, too, but they have they luxury of having vision 
>>>>> which helps you get away with some of this.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Best,
>>>>> Rahul


From rbacchus228 at gmail.com  Sat Mar  9 18:37:59 2019
From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus)
Date: Sat, 09 Mar 2019 13:37:59 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] My Personal Introduction
Message-ID: <5c840851.1c69fb81.92db1.4088@mx.google.com>

Hi Kaden welcome to the list. My name is Roanna Bacchus, and I am totally blind. Three years ago I graduated from the University of Central Florida with my Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I am adept at using technology that is available to the blind and visually impaired. I hope you enjoy your time here. 

On Mar 7, 2019 2:18 PM, Kaden Calahan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi all, 
> I just recently joined this list and its really cool to see the 
> activity that goes on here. I figured that it would be appropriate to 
> introduce myself, and so I will. My name is Kaden Calahan, and I am 19 
> years old. I attend the University of New Mexico here in Albuquerque, 
> and I have lived in New Mexico my whole life. I love both playing and 
> watching sports, hiking, camping, and pretty much anything to do with 
> being outdoors. I also enjoy Amateur Radio, and the tinkering aspects 
> of the hobby, trying different things to get the equipment to work, 
> seeing what will and will not work is pretty amusing, so I guess its 
> kind of ironic that I didn't go into electrical engineering or 
> something like that. I serve as Vice-President of NMABS, so I have met 
> a variety of talented, successful blind students in our wonderful 
> state, and I hope to get the chance to meet some of you here on the 
> national level. I am majoring in secondary education, and my goal is 
> to become a high school English teacher. This year, I will likely be 
> attending our national convention for the 2nd time, after returning 
> from our Washington Seminar in January. 
>
> I look forward to meeting you all 
>
> Kaden 
>
> _______________________________________________ 
> 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 cassandradamstra at gmail.com  Sat Mar  9 18:57:40 2019
From: cassandradamstra at gmail.com (Cassandra Damstra)
Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2019 13:57:40 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] My Personal Introduction
In-Reply-To: <5c840851.1c69fb81.92db1.4088@mx.google.com>
References: <5c840851.1c69fb81.92db1.4088@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <CAAGWLMazsSL+5+5Y-Z9UymgqYFwENOO1KWUyf8HtMOLFZLEYxw@mail.gmail.com>

Kaden,

Welcome! My name is Cassandra. After five years in massage therapy I have
returned to university to obtain my bachelors in Anthropology. I have light
perception and a standard poodle as a guide dog named Koda. Feel free to
reach out at any time!

Sincerely,
Cassandra Damstra

On Sat, Mar 9, 2019 at 13:40, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hi Kaden welcome to the list. My name is Roanna Bacchus, and I am totally
> blind. Three years ago I graduated from the University of Central Florida
> with my Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I am adept at using
> technology that is available to the blind and visually impaired. I hope you
> enjoy your time here.
>
> On Mar 7, 2019 2:18 PM, Kaden Calahan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> > I just recently joined this list and its really cool to see the
> > activity that goes on here. I figured that it would be appropriate to
> > introduce myself, and so I will. My name is Kaden Calahan, and I am 19
> > years old. I attend the University of New Mexico here in Albuquerque,
> > and I have lived in New Mexico my whole life. I love both playing and
> > watching sports, hiking, camping, and pretty much anything to do with
> > being outdoors. I also enjoy Amateur Radio, and the tinkering aspects
> > of the hobby, trying different things to get the equipment to work,
> > seeing what will and will not work is pretty amusing, so I guess its
> > kind of ironic that I didn't go into electrical engineering or
> > something like that. I serve as Vice-President of NMABS, so I have met
> > a variety of talented, successful blind students in our wonderful
> > state, and I hope to get the chance to meet some of you here on the
> > national level. I am majoring in secondary education, and my goal is
> > to become a high school English teacher. This year, I will likely be
> > attending our national convention for the 2nd time, after returning
> > from our Washington Seminar in January.
> >
> > I look forward to meeting you all
> >
> > Kaden
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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/cassandradamstra%40gmail.com
>

From armando at theblindadvocate.com  Sat Mar  9 19:02:04 2019
From: armando at theblindadvocate.com (Armando Vias)
Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2019 14:02:04 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] My Personal Introduction
In-Reply-To: <CAAGWLMazsSL+5+5Y-Z9UymgqYFwENOO1KWUyf8HtMOLFZLEYxw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5c840851.1c69fb81.92db1.4088@mx.google.com>
	<CAAGWLMazsSL+5+5Y-Z9UymgqYFwENOO1KWUyf8HtMOLFZLEYxw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9AB40729-0027-411C-B7A5-A632FEA7B694@theblindadvocate.com>

Welcome. My name is Armando. I am 18-years-old from the United States. I am currently in high school. You can email me at anytime.

--
Armando Vias
Student
Email: armando at theblindadvocate.com
Website: https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com
Follow me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theblndadvocate

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To find your student division, visit https://nabslink.org/content/contact-our-state-divisions

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 9, 2019, at 1:57 PM, Cassandra Damstra via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Kaden,
> 
> Welcome! My name is Cassandra. After five years in massage therapy I have
> returned to university to obtain my bachelors in Anthropology. I have light
> perception and a standard poodle as a guide dog named Koda. Feel free to
> reach out at any time!
> 
> Sincerely,
> Cassandra Damstra
> 
> On Sat, Mar 9, 2019 at 13:40, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Kaden welcome to the list. My name is Roanna Bacchus, and I am totally
>> blind. Three years ago I graduated from the University of Central Florida
>> with my Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I am adept at using
>> technology that is available to the blind and visually impaired. I hope you
>> enjoy your time here.
>> 
>> On Mar 7, 2019 2:18 PM, Kaden Calahan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> I just recently joined this list and its really cool to see the
>>> activity that goes on here. I figured that it would be appropriate to
>>> introduce myself, and so I will. My name is Kaden Calahan, and I am 19
>>> years old. I attend the University of New Mexico here in Albuquerque,
>>> and I have lived in New Mexico my whole life. I love both playing and
>>> watching sports, hiking, camping, and pretty much anything to do with
>>> being outdoors. I also enjoy Amateur Radio, and the tinkering aspects
>>> of the hobby, trying different things to get the equipment to work,
>>> seeing what will and will not work is pretty amusing, so I guess its
>>> kind of ironic that I didn't go into electrical engineering or
>>> something like that. I serve as Vice-President of NMABS, so I have met
>>> a variety of talented, successful blind students in our wonderful
>>> state, and I hope to get the chance to meet some of you here on the
>>> national level. I am majoring in secondary education, and my goal is
>>> to become a high school English teacher. This year, I will likely be
>>> attending our national convention for the 2nd time, after returning
>>> from our Washington Seminar in January.
>>> 
>>> I look forward to meeting you all
>>> 
>>> Kaden
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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
>> _______________________________________________
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>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> NABS-L:
>> 
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/cassandradamstra%40gmail.com
>> 
> _______________________________________________
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> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/armando%40theblindadvocate.com

From jameyanne at gmail.com  Sat Mar  9 19:12:42 2019
From: jameyanne at gmail.com (Jameyanne Fuller)
Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2019 14:12:42 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro
Message-ID: <006001d4d6ac$12564670$3702d350$@gmail.com>

Hello all,

 

I'm going down to D.C. next week to do some preliminary explorations because
I may be moving there next fall for a job. I spent some time in the area
last summer, and I really struggled with the Metro. I'm wondering if there's
anybody on this list who has experience with the D.C. metro and can explain
to me how to know what train is coming next. It seems like a lot of the time
multiple trains use the same platform, and I've never heard audio
announcements saying which train is coming next. Thanks for the help.

 

Best,

Jameyanne



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From keribcu at gmail.com  Sat Mar  9 21:13:00 2019
From: keribcu at gmail.com (Keri Svendsen)
Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2019 16:13:00 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro
In-Reply-To: <006001d4d6ac$12564670$3702d350$@gmail.com>
References: <006001d4d6ac$12564670$3702d350$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3e109182-5c61-7bc2-9004-121bed9bff93@gmail.com>

When I visited D.C I just asked. I truly am not a fan of D.C's system.

On 3/9/2019 2:12 PM, Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L wrote:
> Hello all,
>
>   
>
> I'm going down to D.C. next week to do some preliminary explorations because
> I may be moving there next fall for a job. I spent some time in the area
> last summer, and I really struggled with the Metro. I'm wondering if there's
> anybody on this list who has experience with the D.C. metro and can explain
> to me how to know what train is coming next. It seems like a lot of the time
> multiple trains use the same platform, and I've never heard audio
> announcements saying which train is coming next. Thanks for the help.
>
>   
>
> Best,
>
> Jameyanne
>
>
>
> ---
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-- 
Keri Svendsen



From iperrault at hotmail.com  Sat Mar  9 21:16:43 2019
From: iperrault at hotmail.com (Ian Perrault)
Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2019 21:16:43 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro
In-Reply-To: <3e109182-5c61-7bc2-9004-121bed9bff93@gmail.com>
References: <006001d4d6ac$12564670$3702d350$@gmail.com>,
	<3e109182-5c61-7bc2-9004-121bed9bff93@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BN6PR13MB163434AA79FE1C15F26F940BBF4E0@BN6PR13MB1634.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>

I love Washington, DC! I went there a few weeks ago. Ever since  I was a little kid, I really enjoyed subways, and I know the DC metro quite well. They have an access phone  line and I think they have braille maps, and check out their website. Once you get used to it, DC is awesome!
Isan

Sent from my iPhone sorry for typos!

> On Mar 9, 2019, at 4:14 PM, Keri Svendsen via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> When I visited D.C I just asked. I truly am not a fan of D.C's system.
> 
>> On 3/9/2019 2:12 PM, Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L wrote:
>> Hello all,
>> 
>>  
>> I'm going down to D.C. next week to do some preliminary explorations because
>> I may be moving there next fall for a job. I spent some time in the area
>> last summer, and I really struggled with the Metro. I'm wondering if there's
>> anybody on this list who has experience with the D.C. metro and can explain
>> to me how to know what train is coming next. It seems like a lot of the time
>> multiple trains use the same platform, and I've never heard audio
>> announcements saying which train is coming next. Thanks for the help.
>> 
>>  
>> Best,
>> 
>> Jameyanne
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ---
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> 
> -- 
> Keri Svendsen
> 
> 
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From janae.burgmeier at gmail.com  Sun Mar 10 14:44:05 2019
From: janae.burgmeier at gmail.com (Janae Burgmeier)
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2019 09:44:05 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Outreach call Monday evening
Message-ID: <C092BCC2-DD49-4829-8F06-AF09A5B40C27@gmail.com>


Hello everyone! This is Janae, your fabulous Outreach chair to remind everyone there is a call tomorrow evening Monday at 9 eastern. This month we are exchanging ideas about how to build and maintain a student division so we would love for you to join us.  Call in information. (712) 770-5197,,265669
Sent from my iPhone

From kenia.flores at furman.edu  Sun Mar 10 18:00:56 2019
From: kenia.flores at furman.edu (Kenia Flores-Student)
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2019 18:00:56 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro
In-Reply-To: <006001d4d6ac$12564670$3702d350$@gmail.com>
References: <006001d4d6ac$12564670$3702d350$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BN1PR0401MB09627CF9A82BC0478256BAE5E44F0@BN1PR0401MB0962.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

Hi Jameyanne,


I am so thrilled to hear you will be visiting D.C. soon. I spent a semester in the city and grew very fond of the Metro system. It can certainly be confusing initially, but it does get easier with practice.
Many trains do use the same platform, so I found it helpful to download the app called 'Metro and Bus'. The app allows you to navigate by station according to the line(s) the station is located. It will let you know which train is coming next, so if you know which platform you're at, you should be able to get on the correct train. I hope this is helpful. Please feel free to reach out off list if you have any additional questions. Best of luck in DC!


Best,
Kenia

Kenia Flores
Furman University '20
Departments of Politics & International Affairs and History
2nd Vice President | National Association of Blind Students
President | North Carolina Association of Blind Students
(704) 476-6629
Kenia.flores at furman.edu


-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L
Sent: Saturday, March 9, 2019 2:13 PM
To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list' <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jameyanne Fuller <jameyanne at gmail.com>
Subject: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro

Hello all,

 

I'm going down to D.C. next week to do some preliminary explorations because I may be moving there next fall for a job. I spent some time in the area last summer, and I really struggled with the Metro. I'm wondering if there's anybody on this list who has experience with the D.C. metro and can explain to me how to know what train is coming next. It seems like a lot of the time multiple trains use the same platform, and I've never heard audio announcements saying which train is coming next. Thanks for the help.

 

Best,

Jameyanne



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From jty727 at gmail.com  Sun Mar 10 20:49:50 2019
From: jty727 at gmail.com (Justin Young)
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2019 16:49:50 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Building the Membership if the New York Blind Students
 Division
Message-ID: <CA+3U9s684e-Qz+BCE5rh8_t_4Z-W2Oh8eiAmGNDT=OPGjRW5wg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All!

My name is Justin Young and I am the President of the New York
Association of Blind Students (NYABS).  In October, 2018 we began a
period of new leadership in our Student Division and have begun
rebuilding its membership.  It is our hope to continue this growth so
I am asking for your help!  If you know of any Blind Student either on
this mailing list or in your networks interested in joining the New
York Blind Student Division, we would greatly appreciate hearing from
them.  Our division can be contacted via email at students at nfbny.org.

Thanks in advance and I hope you all are enjoying your semesters!

Sincerely,

Justin Young


From PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu  Mon Mar 11 08:26:43 2019
From: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu (Justin Salisbury)
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 08:26:43 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Legislative Advocacy Committee Call Sunday, March 17,
 at 8 PM ET
Message-ID: <BYAPR13MB2774610F89D4A6AE9BCA928189480@BYAPR13MB2774.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>

Good evening, NABS members and leaders!

This is a friendly reminder that the legislative advocacy committee is having our monthly conference call on Sunday, March 17, at 8pm eastern. The call-in number is 712-770-5197, and the access code is 265669.

Whether or not you can make it to the call, I want to be sure that I ask/remind everyone about the present need to ask our Members of Congress to cosponsor legislation that will phase out the payment of subminimum wages to workers with disabilities. I have contacted the Hawaii offices, and I hope every office can hear from lots of students. When we go out and get a college degree, we do it because we want to get real jobs with real paychecks, not to end up in a sweatshop earning seven cents an hour. 

The Transformation to Competitive Employment Act was introduced in the Senate by Senator Casey of Pennsylvania and Senator Van Hollen of Maryland, and was assigned bill number S. 260. In the House, Chairman Bobby Scott of Virginia and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington introduced companion legislation, H.R. 873. These bills would phase out Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act over a six-year period, at which point the provision would officially be sunset. 
 
All of this means that we have the opportunity to give these bills a strong start by immediately building cosponsor support for both S. 260 and H.R. 873. Therefore, please call or email your senators and ask them to cosponsor S. 260 and call or email your representative and has him or her to cosponsor H.R. 873. 
 
When you call or email, you might say something like the following:
 
"Hello, my name is [your name] and I am a constituent of [your senator/representative]. I live in [city, state]. I am calling to urge [your senator/representative] to cosponsor [S. 260 for Senate calls/H.R. 873 for House calls], the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act. This bill would phase out subminimum wages for people with disabilities over a six-year period, at which point Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the provision that allows this practice, would be sunset. I urge [your senator/representative] to cosponsor the bill. Thanks."
 
You can contact your member of Congress by calling the Capitol Switchboard and asking for the office in question. The number is 202-224-3121. If you email your representative or senators, please copy Gabe Cazares at gcazares at nfb.org.

Don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions!

Talk to you soon!

Justin

Justin M. Hideaki Salisbury
he/him/his

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 bluezinfandel at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 11 13:06:17 2019
From: bluezinfandel at hotmail.com (Ben Fulton)
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 13:06:17 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Maps
Message-ID: <CY4PR22MB0552748771D4E56C837FF162A8480@CY4PR22MB0552.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>


Hi all,

I'm looking for a way to have a tactile map that would be portable and easy to use. It would also be good if the map could be changed quickly, like if you wanted to add a path that wasn't already marked on the map.

Basically, I'd want the ability to draw lines, much the way you would with a pencil, but have this information be represented in a tactile way.

Does anyone here have any experience with using something portable for navigating difficult areas that aren't covered by gps. 

Kind regards,
Ben


From jameyanne at gmail.com  Mon Mar 11 22:05:02 2019
From: jameyanne at gmail.com (Jameyanne Fuller)
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:05:02 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro
In-Reply-To: <BN1PR0401MB09627CF9A82BC0478256BAE5E44F0@BN1PR0401MB0962.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <006001d4d6ac$12564670$3702d350$@gmail.com>
	<BN1PR0401MB09627CF9A82BC0478256BAE5E44F0@BN1PR0401MB0962.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <00c101d4d856$7a994880$6fcbd980$@gmail.com>

Thanks everybody. This is very helpful. I'll definitely download that app
and check out the Braille maps.
Best,
Jameyanne

-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kenia Flores-Student
via NABS-L
Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2019 2:01 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Kenia Flores-Student <kenia.flores at furman.edu>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro

Hi Jameyanne,


I am so thrilled to hear you will be visiting D.C. soon. I spent a semester
in the city and grew very fond of the Metro system. It can certainly be
confusing initially, but it does get easier with practice.
Many trains do use the same platform, so I found it helpful to download the
app called 'Metro and Bus'. The app allows you to navigate by station
according to the line(s) the station is located. It will let you know which
train is coming next, so if you know which platform you're at, you should be
able to get on the correct train. I hope this is helpful. Please feel free
to reach out off list if you have any additional questions. Best of luck in
DC!


Best,
Kenia

Kenia Flores
Furman University '20
Departments of Politics & International Affairs and History 2nd Vice
President | National Association of Blind Students President | North
Carolina Association of Blind Students
(704) 476-6629
Kenia.flores at furman.edu


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Subject: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro

Hello all,

 

I'm going down to D.C. next week to do some preliminary explorations because
I may be moving there next fall for a job. I spent some time in the area
last summer, and I really struggled with the Metro. I'm wondering if there's
anybody on this list who has experience with the D.C. metro and can explain
to me how to know what train is coming next. It seems like a lot of the time
multiple trains use the same platform, and I've never heard audio
announcements saying which train is coming next. Thanks for the help.

 

Best,

Jameyanne



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From nesmaaly123 at gmail.com  Tue Mar 12 14:28:19 2019
From: nesmaaly123 at gmail.com (nesma aly)
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:28:19 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro
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 There is also an app called DC rider. It is strictly a metro app that
releases the same information that is usually on the screen, show you what
time the train is coming and where it’s going depending on station.   I
personally love this app and use it whenever I ride the metro.

On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 18:06 Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Thanks everybody. This is very helpful. I'll definitely download that app
> and check out the Braille maps.
> Best,
> Jameyanne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kenia Flores-Student
> via NABS-L
> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2019 2:01 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> >
> Cc: Kenia Flores-Student <kenia.flores at furman.edu>
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro
>
> Hi Jameyanne,
>
>
> I am so thrilled to hear you will be visiting D.C. soon. I spent a semester
> in the city and grew very fond of the Metro system. It can certainly be
> confusing initially, but it does get easier with practice.
> Many trains do use the same platform, so I found it helpful to download the
> app called 'Metro and Bus'. The app allows you to navigate by station
> according to the line(s) the station is located. It will let you know which
> train is coming next, so if you know which platform you're at, you should
> be
> able to get on the correct train. I hope this is helpful. Please feel free
> to reach out off list if you have any additional questions. Best of luck in
> DC!
>
>
> Best,
> Kenia
>
> Kenia Flores
> Furman University '20
> Departments of Politics & International Affairs and History 2nd Vice
> President | National Association of Blind Students President | North
> Carolina Association of Blind Students
> (704) 476-6629
> Kenia.flores at furman.edu
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jameyanne Fuller via
> NABS-L
> Sent: Saturday, March 9, 2019 2:13 PM
> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jameyanne Fuller <jameyanne at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro
>
> Hello all,
>
>
>
> I'm going down to D.C. next week to do some preliminary explorations
> because
> I may be moving there next fall for a job. I spent some time in the area
> last summer, and I really struggled with the Metro. I'm wondering if
> there's
> anybody on this list who has experience with the D.C. metro and can explain
> to me how to know what train is coming next. It seems like a lot of the
> time
> multiple trains use the same platform, and I've never heard audio
> announcements saying which train is coming next. Thanks for the help.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Jameyanne
>
>
>
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From janae.burgmeier at gmail.com  Tue Mar 12 19:06:44 2019
From: janae.burgmeier at gmail.com (Janae Burgmeier)
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:06:44 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Building your student division tip of the day
Message-ID: <4F3DE1DF-9B50-4486-905E-C2EF8C2F902E@gmail.com>

We will be having a membership call on Sunday March 24th but in preparation for that call, we are releasing some daily tips for becoming a new leader and building your student division. We would love to see you on our call so please share your questions with us! 

Tip: Meet people where they are

I know this is becoming a cliché but it comes up time and time again. If you have a board member who will respond to e mail, e mail them, if there is a student whom you know won’t get involved unless you call them before every meeting, do it. If you cannot make time, find someone to help you reach out. Repetative outreach can seem really cumbersome, however some students will need that reinforcement to be successful at first. As a young leader, I am constantly having to remind myself that not all students are at the same level. I grew up with a family who had very high standards for my abilities. I often forget that many were not given the same opportunities.  If working with your peers feels like a chore, ask yourself why you are interesting in leadership.  If someone on your board has helicopter parents, get involved and help to empower that student. Be proactive and slow down when your peers need help.

From rahul.bajaj1038 at gmail.com  Wed Mar 13 18:08:37 2019
From: rahul.bajaj1038 at gmail.com (Rahul Bajaj)
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:08:37 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Visiting China as a blind person
Message-ID: <3996A8A4-6BF6-48A4-8DD8-1080747320DD@gmail.com>

Hi All,

I will soon be visiting China, as part of a trip organized for Rhodes scholars. I was wondering if anyone who may have been there before has any pointers on visiting China as a blind person. I believe one key challenge will be the linguistic barrier, which sighted folks can somewhat make up for with gestures and so on.

Also, I'd love to hear suggestions on: (a) accessible activities that one can do there; and (b) things of interest from the standpoint of understanding the status of the disabled in China. I'll visit Shanghai and Beijing.

Best,
Rahul 

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From helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com  Wed Mar 13 22:06:37 2019
From: helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com (Helga Schreiber)
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:06:37 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Questions REgarding taking an Italian course in University
Message-ID: <0899AE96-BB54-401E-A397-0CD0ABA22D91@gmail.com>

Hi everyone. How are you all? This is Helga. I have some questions. Well, I’m a senior now  in my university and only have 10 credits left  in order  to graduate. So My academic advisor told me that if I take a language class as one of electives, it will cover two courses in one since it has four credits.  I was planning in taking beginning german class, but the class is not offer in summer time, but I find this Italian beginning course. Does anyone here took a italian beginning course, or know the language itself? I’m just wondering since I would like to learn some Italian  basic braille writing and reading to make better learning of the language. I do speak spanish as my first language since it is my main  language, but not so sure how Italian braille works. And one  last question, how does Italian language reading works with Voiceover and JAWS with windows computer, Mac and even IOS?  I will really appreciate any suggestion you can give me regarding this matter. One thing to add, I do have a braillenote apex, so I think I can write in there in many types of languages. Look forward to hear from you soon. Thanks so much! 

  Helga Schreiber 
Group Moderator  
 
  for the IPad help for the Blind 
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From sandragayer7 at gmail.com  Wed Mar 13 22:20:17 2019
From: sandragayer7 at gmail.com (Sandra Gayer)
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 22:20:17 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Questions REgarding taking an Italian course in
 University
In-Reply-To: <0899AE96-BB54-401E-A397-0CD0ABA22D91@gmail.com>
References: <0899AE96-BB54-401E-A397-0CD0ABA22D91@gmail.com>
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Hello Helga, Italian Braille is broadly the same as for the other
Romance Languages; E grave is 2 3 4 6, a grave is 1 2 3 5 6. If you
use Jaws, you should have the option to change Synthesizer Language,
depending on how the program was installed onto your computer. I teach
Italian so you can write to me off list if you like.
sandragayer7 at gmail.com

Very best wishes,
Sandra.

On 3/13/19, Helga Schreiber via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi everyone. How are you all? This is Helga. I have some questions. Well,
> I’m a senior now  in my university and only have 10 credits left  in order
> to graduate. So My academic advisor told me that if I take a language class
> as one of electives, it will cover two courses in one since it has four
> credits.  I was planning in taking beginning german class, but the class is
> not offer in summer time, but I find this Italian beginning course. Does
> anyone here took a italian beginning course, or know the language itself?
> I’m just wondering since I would like to learn some Italian  basic braille
> writing and reading to make better learning of the language. I do speak
> spanish as my first language since it is my main  language, but not so sure
> how Italian braille works. And one  last question, how does Italian language
> reading works with Voiceover and JAWS with windows computer, Mac and even
> IOS?  I will really appreciate any suggestion you can give me regarding this
> matter. One thing to add, I do have a braillenote apex, so I think I can
> write in there in many types of languages. Look forward to hear from you
> soon. Thanks so much!
>
>   Helga Schreiber
> Group Moderator
>
>   for the IPad help for the Blind
> IPadhelpfortheblind+subscribe at groups.io
>
> Admin of World Wide Friends Text: If you want to chat and make new friends,
> feel free to join a WhatsApp group called World Wide Friends Text, where
> people with hearing lost and who are blind can freely communicate by text
> only!
> ‎Open this link to join my WhatsApp group:
> https://chat.whatsapp.com/5yDqxdAPgEJKAhFWlRh13D
> Member of the National Federation of the Blind and board member of the
> Florida Association of Blind Students
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/fabs_nfbnet.org
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back.
> Phone: (561) 203-9266
>  .
>
>
> iMessaging Contact: helga.schreiber at hotmail.com
>
> Email: helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com
> Skype: helga.schreiber26
>
>
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From desai1shikha at gmail.com  Wed Mar 13 22:27:19 2019
From: desai1shikha at gmail.com (Shikha)
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:27:19 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Budgeting accessible app
Message-ID: <81F1238E-FA97-40D0-BD1B-6B02763D8B25@gmail.com>

Is there an accessible budgeting app that you guys use on your phone?
I spent a lot of money in the month of February.

Shikha Desai
Bachelor in Social Work
Georgia State University 18
Master in Social Work Georgia State University Specialize Community Partnership 19 

From helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com  Thu Mar 14 00:30:30 2019
From: helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com (Helga Schreiber)
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 20:30:30 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Question rEgarding German Course
Message-ID: <4321034E-715C-46BF-B070-2D65FC4F70CC@gmail.com>

Hi all! How are you all? This is Helga.  I’m a senior in my university. I wrote a previous  email  regarding taking  an italian course, well I find  out  is online completely, and not  mostly online  during  summer semester.  so I don’t think it will work for me. However, I find this german course in the Fall semester which is part online and part in class, and I think that may work for me.  My question is, how does JaWS and Voiceover works with windows, Mac computers, and even IOS with the German language? Just wondering. I assume the German braille is similar like the English Braille with the exception of the accent marks right? I’m just wondering. If any of you took a german class or know the language any feedback and suggestions will be great to take this beginning german course. I would like to learn the basics of german writing and reading in braille in ordre to learn better the language. Just to add a thing, I do use a braillenote apex, so I think that could help me in writing the german language. I look forward in hearing form you soon. Thanks so much!

  Helga Schreiber 
Group Moderator  
 
  for the IPad help for the Blind 
IPadhelpfortheblind+subscribe at groups.io 
 
Admin of World Wide Friends Text: If you want to chat and make new friends, feel free to join a WhatsApp group called World Wide Friends Text, where people with hearing lost and who are blind can freely communicate by text only! 
‎Open this link to join my WhatsApp group: 
https://chat.whatsapp.com/5yDqxdAPgEJKAhFWlRh13D 
Member of the National Federation of the Blind and board member of the Florida Association of Blind Students 
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/fabs_nfbnet.org 
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. 
Phone: (561) 203-9266  
 .  
 

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From schoi09 at outlook.com  Thu Mar 14 01:00:38 2019
From: schoi09 at outlook.com (Seyoon Choi)
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 01:00:38 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Budgeting accessible app
In-Reply-To: <81F1238E-FA97-40D0-BD1B-6B02763D8B25@gmail.com>
References: <81F1238E-FA97-40D0-BD1B-6B02763D8B25@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BN6PR2201MB1524AFD0972C3D864D128BB7AB4B0@BN6PR2201MB1524.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>

Hi Shikha,
My favorite expense tracker has to be iSpending on iOS. Very clean interface and it’s completely accessible. Definitely great for money management on the fly.

Hope this helps

Seyoon


> On Mar 13, 2019, at 5:27 PM, Shikha via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Is there an accessible budgeting app that you guys use on your phone?
> I spent a lot of money in the month of February.
> 
> Shikha Desai
> Bachelor in Social Work
> Georgia State University 18
> Master in Social Work Georgia State University Specialize Community Partnership 19 
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From jordanmirander at icloud.com  Thu Mar 14 05:41:14 2019
From: jordanmirander at icloud.com (Jordan Mirander)
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 22:41:14 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] NABS-L Digest, Vol 149, Issue 13
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References: <mailman.47.1552478402.24415.nabs-l_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
Message-ID: <7B95AC71-4C52-4EAB-AB75-0661EF019BA1@icloud.com>

I have a question how does a state affiliate reach out to people like myself who are not available at 7 pm? As a matter of fact, when i am available, seems to be   prime time for nabs calls. For example, this sunday, many of you will speak to me, because 5 to 7 pm on a sunday is prime time for my schedule, and availabilities. I am available sundays from 5 to 7, mondays 5 to 7. Tuesdays from 5-7, wednesdays from 5-7, thursdays 10 am to 7 pm, fridays 5-7, and saturdays 5-7. So, 5 to 7 tends to be  the time that runs right through that schedule, and, cabs tends to meet during dinnertime

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> 
> There is also an app called DC rider. It is strictly a metro app that
> releases the same information that is usually on the screen, show you what
> time the train is coming and where it?s going depending on station.   I
> personally love this app and use it whenever I ride the metro.
> 
> On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 18:06 Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Thanks everybody. This is very helpful. I'll definitely download that app
>> and check out the Braille maps.
>> Best,
>> Jameyanne
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kenia Flores-Student
>> via NABS-L
>> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2019 2:01 PM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>> 
>> Cc: Kenia Flores-Student <kenia.flores at furman.edu>
>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro
>> 
>> Hi Jameyanne,
>> 
>> 
>> I am so thrilled to hear you will be visiting D.C. soon. I spent a semester
>> in the city and grew very fond of the Metro system. It can certainly be
>> confusing initially, but it does get easier with practice.
>> Many trains do use the same platform, so I found it helpful to download the
>> app called 'Metro and Bus'. The app allows you to navigate by station
>> according to the line(s) the station is located. It will let you know which
>> train is coming next, so if you know which platform you're at, you should
>> be
>> able to get on the correct train. I hope this is helpful. Please feel free
>> to reach out off list if you have any additional questions. Best of luck in
>> DC!
>> 
>> 
>> Best,
>> Kenia
>> 
>> Kenia Flores
>> Furman University '20
>> Departments of Politics & International Affairs and History 2nd Vice
>> President | National Association of Blind Students President | North
>> Carolina Association of Blind Students
>> (704) 476-6629
>> Kenia.flores at furman.edu
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jameyanne Fuller via
>> NABS-L
>> Sent: Saturday, March 9, 2019 2:13 PM
>> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jameyanne Fuller <jameyanne at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro
>> 
>> Hello all,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I'm going down to D.C. next week to do some preliminary explorations
>> because
>> I may be moving there next fall for a job. I spent some time in the area
>> last summer, and I really struggled with the Metro. I'm wondering if
>> there's
>> anybody on this list who has experience with the D.C. metro and can explain
>> to me how to know what train is coming next. It seems like a lot of the
>> time
>> multiple trains use the same platform, and I've never heard audio
>> announcements saying which train is coming next. Thanks for the help.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Best,
>> 
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>> 
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:06:44 -0500
> From: Janae Burgmeier <janae.burgmeier at gmail.com>
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [NABS-L] Building your student division tip of the day
> Message-ID: <4F3DE1DF-9B50-4486-905E-C2EF8C2F902E at gmail.com>
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> 
> We will be having a membership call on Sunday March 24th but in preparation for that call, we are releasing some daily tips for becoming a new leader and building your student division. We would love to see you on our call so please share your questions with us! 
> 
> Tip: Meet people where they are
> 
> I know this is becoming a clich? but it comes up time and time again. If you have a board member who will respond to e mail, e mail them, if there is a student whom you know won?t get involved unless you call them before every meeting, do it. If you cannot make time, find someone to help you reach out. Repetative outreach can seem really cumbersome, however some students will need that reinforcement to be successful at first. As a young leader, I am constantly having to remind myself that not all students are at the same level. I grew up with a family who had very high standards for my abilities. I often forget that many were not given the same opportunities.  If working with your peers feels like a chore, ask yourself why you are interesting in leadership.  If someone on your board has helicopter parents, get involved and help to empower that student. Be proactive and slow down when your peers need help.
> 
> 
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From cricketbidleman at gmail.com  Thu Mar 14 06:08:51 2019
From: cricketbidleman at gmail.com (Cricket Bidleman)
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 23:08:51 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] NABS-L Digest, Vol 149, Issue 13
In-Reply-To: <7B95AC71-4C52-4EAB-AB75-0661EF019BA1@icloud.com>
References: <mailman.47.1552478402.24415.nabs-l_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
	<7B95AC71-4C52-4EAB-AB75-0661EF019BA1@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <6EFC893B-7CA0-42E0-831E-9ECE5D4E50F8@gmail.com>

Hi Jordan,


If this is a question for CABS, it’s best to not blast it out to the nabs list. Also, listing all of your availabilities seems a tad counterproductive. Your question is absolutely valid, although you have brought this up to several cabs board members, including myself. I’ll give you the same answer here as I did before.


While we appreciate that you feel comfortable enough to approach us, it’s only necessary to speak to one board member. The board communicates about all member concerns, and this is likely true for all affiliates. However, while we do genuinely take your concerns into account, we can’t always address them in the way you’d like. When it comes to availability, we have to cater to the majority. In terms of cabs calls, we have to figure out when the majority are available, and this includes the board. We’re all very busy people, and you’re included in that. We will try to meet your requests when we can, but please understand that we can’t move our calls for one person. This would be true for me, or you, or anyone. I’m presenting this here because, while I shouldn’t generalize, I think it’s good to present the cabs perspective. Thanks!

Best,
Cricket 

——
Cricket X. Bidleman (she/her/hers)
Stanford University | Class of 2021
BA Candidate | Communications 
Communications Intern | AIRA
Accessibility Consultant | Stanford University 
Secretary | California Association of Blind Students (CABS)

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 13, 2019, at 22:41, Jordan Mirander via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I have a question how does a state affiliate reach out to people like myself who are not available at 7 pm? As a matter of fact, when i am available, seems to be   prime time for nabs calls. For example, this sunday, many of you will speak to me, because 5 to 7 pm on a sunday is prime time for my schedule, and availabilities. I am available sundays from 5 to 7, mondays 5 to 7. Tuesdays from 5-7, wednesdays from 5-7, thursdays 10 am to 7 pm, fridays 5-7, and saturdays 5-7. So, 5 to 7 tends to be  the time that runs right through that schedule, and, cabs tends to meet during dinnertime
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 13, 2019, at 5:00 AM, nabs-l-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
>> 
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>> 
>> Today's Topics:
>> 
>>  1. Re: looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro (nesma aly)
>>  2. Building your student division tip of the day (Janae Burgmeier)
>> 
>> 
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> 
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:28:19 -0400
>> From: nesma aly <nesmaaly123 at gmail.com>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>   <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro
>> Message-ID:
>>   <CAJTqpvSNCsQDQ+S3jKL5mmOrF8FUWPxGLJB=2-Ox5Az-5wDZEg at mail.gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>> 
>> There is also an app called DC rider. It is strictly a metro app that
>> releases the same information that is usually on the screen, show you what
>> time the train is coming and where it?s going depending on station.   I
>> personally love this app and use it whenever I ride the metro.
>> 
>> On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 18:06 Jameyanne Fuller via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Thanks everybody. This is very helpful. I'll definitely download that app
>>> and check out the Braille maps.
>>> Best,
>>> Jameyanne
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kenia Flores-Student
>>> via NABS-L
>>> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2019 2:01 PM
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>>> 
>>> Cc: Kenia Flores-Student <kenia.flores at furman.edu>
>>> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro
>>> 
>>> Hi Jameyanne,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I am so thrilled to hear you will be visiting D.C. soon. I spent a semester
>>> in the city and grew very fond of the Metro system. It can certainly be
>>> confusing initially, but it does get easier with practice.
>>> Many trains do use the same platform, so I found it helpful to download the
>>> app called 'Metro and Bus'. The app allows you to navigate by station
>>> according to the line(s) the station is located. It will let you know which
>>> train is coming next, so if you know which platform you're at, you should
>>> be
>>> able to get on the correct train. I hope this is helpful. Please feel free
>>> to reach out off list if you have any additional questions. Best of luck in
>>> DC!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> Kenia
>>> 
>>> Kenia Flores
>>> Furman University '20
>>> Departments of Politics & International Affairs and History 2nd Vice
>>> President | National Association of Blind Students President | North
>>> Carolina Association of Blind Students
>>> (704) 476-6629
>>> Kenia.flores at furman.edu
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jameyanne Fuller via
>>> NABS-L
>>> Sent: Saturday, March 9, 2019 2:13 PM
>>> To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Jameyanne Fuller <jameyanne at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [NABS-L] looking for help on navigating the D.C. metro
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I'm going down to D.C. next week to do some preliminary explorations
>>> because
>>> I may be moving there next fall for a job. I spent some time in the area
>>> last summer, and I really struggled with the Metro. I'm wondering if
>>> there's
>>> anybody on this list who has experience with the D.C. metro and can explain
>>> to me how to know what train is coming next. It seems like a lot of the
>>> time
>>> multiple trains use the same platform, and I've never heard audio
>>> announcements saying which train is coming next. Thanks for the help.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> 
>>> Jameyanne
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------------
>> 
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:06:44 -0500
>> From: Janae Burgmeier <janae.burgmeier at gmail.com>
>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [NABS-L] Building your student division tip of the day
>> Message-ID: <4F3DE1DF-9B50-4486-905E-C2EF8C2F902E at gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
>> 
>> We will be having a membership call on Sunday March 24th but in preparation for that call, we are releasing some daily tips for becoming a new leader and building your student division. We would love to see you on our call so please share your questions with us! 
>> 
>> Tip: Meet people where they are
>> 
>> I know this is becoming a clich? but it comes up time and time again. If you have a board member who will respond to e mail, e mail them, if there is a student whom you know won?t get involved unless you call them before every meeting, do it. If you cannot make time, find someone to help you reach out. Repetative outreach can seem really cumbersome, however some students will need that reinforcement to be successful at first. As a young leader, I am constantly having to remind myself that not all students are at the same level. I grew up with a family who had very high standards for my abilities. I often forget that many were not given the same opportunities.  If working with your peers feels like a chore, ask yourself why you are interesting in leadership.  If someone on your board has helicopter parents, get involved and help to empower that student. Be proactive and slow down when your peers need help.
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------------
>> 
>> Subject: Digest Footer
>> 
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>> 
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>> ***************************************
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From misokwak12 at gmail.com  Thu Mar 14 21:49:08 2019
From: misokwak12 at gmail.com (Miso Kwak)
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 17:49:08 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Reading Symbols Inserted using MS Office Equation Editor
 (cross posted)
Message-ID: <CAMe9x_F7r89yOLPoT-h50XP3Rbr0XcDR67YpFnDQ9AYS91K3_A@mail.gmail.com>

Hi everyone,
I am taking a statistics course and on today's slide deck, my
professor had the following text:
• Suppose a population has 𝑁 members
• We take a simple random sample of size 𝑛 when we sample in such a
way that every collection of 𝑛 members of the population is equally
likely to be selected
If you are reading this email using JAWS 2018 or the like, it probably
read italic capital n and italic small n. (These are symbols that were
inserted using the equation editor function on the Power point.)
However, I typically access the slides using Braille Sense Polaris,
and the device was unable to recognize these symbols. I tried using my
Polaris as a braille display connected with my PC, but the symbols
were not recognized that way either. I was wondering if anyone knows a
way for my Braille Sense Polaris to recognize the symbols on its own?
Alternatively, what is the best way to raise concerns such as this to
HIMS? I think it is important that we can read symbols like these on
Braille Sense Polaris.

Thanks in advance.

Miso


From sheth.neel.s at gmail.com  Fri Mar 15 01:19:29 2019
From: sheth.neel.s at gmail.com (Neel Sheth)
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 21:19:29 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Reading Symbols Inserted using MS Office Equation
 Editor (cross posted)
Message-ID: <5c8afda3.1c69fb81.8e00d.1202@mx.google.com>

Have you tried using NVDA? I think NVDA can read equations from the microsoft equation editor. Alternatively, if the equations are written using latex, you should be able to read it. I know you can read latex with voiceover on a mac, but you should be able to using JAWS as well.

On Mar 14, 2019 5:49 PM, Miso Kwak via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
> I am taking a statistics course and on today's slide deck, my
> professor had the following text:
> • Suppose a population has &#119873; members
> • We take a simple random sample of size &#119899; when we sample in such a
> way that every collection of &#119899; members of the population is equally
> likely to be selected
> If you are reading this email using JAWS 2018 or the like, it probably
> read italic capital n and italic small n. (These are symbols that were
> inserted using the equation editor function on the Power point.)
> However, I typically access the slides using Braille Sense Polaris,
> and the device was unable to recognize these symbols. I tried using my
> Polaris as a braille display connected with my PC, but the symbols
> were not recognized that way either. I was wondering if anyone knows a
> way for my Braille Sense Polaris to recognize the symbols on its own?
> Alternatively, what is the best way to raise concerns such as this to
> HIMS? I think it is important that we can read symbols like these on
> Braille Sense Polaris.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Miso
>
> _______________________________________________
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From misokwak12 at gmail.com  Fri Mar 15 01:26:52 2019
From: misokwak12 at gmail.com (Miso Kwak)
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 21:26:52 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Reading Symbols Inserted using MS Office Equation
 Editor (cross posted)
In-Reply-To: <5c8afda3.1c69fb81.8e00d.1202@mx.google.com>
References: <5c8afda3.1c69fb81.8e00d.1202@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <CAMe9x_GyO_CC832aQhX=RD7zFG12U8v4bKv7iP7giRkntX-Atg@mail.gmail.com>

I have no problem reading this with JAWS. My issue is that I cannot
get my BrailleSense Polaris to recognize this.
Miso

On 3/14/19, Neel Sheth via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Have you tried using NVDA? I think NVDA can read equations from the
> microsoft equation editor. Alternatively, if the equations are written using
> latex, you should be able to read it. I know you can read latex with
> voiceover on a mac, but you should be able to using JAWS as well.
>
> On Mar 14, 2019 5:49 PM, Miso Kwak via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi everyone,
>> I am taking a statistics course and on today's slide deck, my
>> professor had the following text:
>> • Suppose a population has &#119873; members
>> • We take a simple random sample of size &#119899; when we sample in such
>> a
>> way that every collection of &#119899; members of the population is
>> equally
>> likely to be selected
>> If you are reading this email using JAWS 2018 or the like, it probably
>> read italic capital n and italic small n. (These are symbols that were
>> inserted using the equation editor function on the Power point.)
>> However, I typically access the slides using Braille Sense Polaris,
>> and the device was unable to recognize these symbols. I tried using my
>> Polaris as a braille display connected with my PC, but the symbols
>> were not recognized that way either. I was wondering if anyone knows a
>> way for my Braille Sense Polaris to recognize the symbols on its own?
>> Alternatively, what is the best way to raise concerns such as this to
>> HIMS? I think it is important that we can read symbols like these on
>> Braille Sense Polaris.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Miso
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> NABS-L mailing list
>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> NABS-L:
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From janae.burgmeier at gmail.com  Fri Mar 15 13:08:32 2019
From: janae.burgmeier at gmail.com (Janae Burgmeier)
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 08:08:32 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Student Division tip of the day
Message-ID: <2D4DD12B-39C6-400E-8BFB-0914ECBEB14C@gmail.com>

In leading up to our “building your student division” call which will take place March 24th, here is another leadership tip from the outreach committee!  
Find Mentors and use them

The National Federation of the Blind has an amazing network of leaders who have been doing this a lot longer than we have. They are there for a reason. Utilize their knowledge and their skillsets. It is also important to take a step back and listen to what they have to say. Sometimes as new leaders, we can get very overwhelmed and it is easy to come to someone with all of your problems and pent up aggression and sort of just dump it everywhere at their feet. Before approaching someone for advice, have a concise list of the issues you are having as well as some possible solutions. Keep yourself in check to make sure you don’t let the venting demons take over your dialogue.  Lastly, after your chat, reflect on the outcomes and insights you discover. That way you can put your conversation to work and the next time you talk to the mentor you can say “hey thank you! Your advice really helped me to ____”.  I can’t tell you how often students have come to me with long e mails full of problems, which I take and spend my careful time replying to and then never hear from them again. Thank your mentors and listen actively to their advice.

We hope you found this helpful! Check back frequently for more helpful information.l

From sflinder775 at access.alamancecc.edu  Fri Mar 15 13:42:29 2019
From: sflinder775 at access.alamancecc.edu (Selvin Linder)
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:42:29 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Special information
Message-ID: <CACud-vEcp8FxbRpoC2bgS0ptCE5zzgK0Bc+L5LJ_5WOfrQC2rA@mail.gmail.com>

Good morning all,

Do you get need help with google protects. Well good news the be my eyes
app has the google support team on the specialized help. They can help with
docs ans other google apps. Try them for yourself.

app is free. Download it from the app store or google play store. Be My
Eyes. Join the millions of volunteers and blind community.

-- 
*Selvin Linder *
336-645-0252

From sandragayer7 at gmail.com  Sat Mar 16 12:04:33 2019
From: sandragayer7 at gmail.com (Sandra Gayer)
Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2019 12:04:33 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Introduction
In-Reply-To: <CAKfDFPOMopeR4pBr3Z3tFsHCaCh3qb3jSDox3yufQ4vVhhAZmw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAKfDFPOMopeR4pBr3Z3tFsHCaCh3qb3jSDox3yufQ4vVhhAZmw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJcYH69J+5Ko5OH4NpbseQjDQiHxPDjkt5yP=xinKAAjMm-Kpw@mail.gmail.com>

Hello Armando,
Hopefully people replied to your introduction message off list.
Wellcome to NABS!

Very best wishes,
Sandra.

On 2/6/19, Armando Vias via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hey. Since there is new members on this list, I am going to introduce
> myself. My name is Armando. I am a high school student. I like to blog,
> (check signature for the link). I like to make YouTube videos as well. I
> don't know what else to say. I like to make new friends as well. Hope to
> hear from you soon.
> --
> Armando Vias
> Student
> Email: armando at theblindadvocate.com
> Website: https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com
> Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblindadvocate
>
> "WE ARE THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, AND WE CANNOT BE SHUT DOWN!"
> -Mark A. Riccobono
>
> "The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back. Together, with love, hope, and
> determination, we transform dreams into reality."
> Website: www.nfb.org
>
> Are you a blind student? Visit this website to learn about the National
> Association of Blind Students, (NABS), a division of the National
> Federation of the Blind. https://nabslink.org
> To find your student division, visit
> https://nabslink.org/content/contact-our-state-divisions
> _______________________________________________
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-- 
Sandra Gayer DipABRSM, LRSM.

Soprano Singer
www.sandragayer.com

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

Actor
www.visablepeople.com

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


From PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu  Sun Mar 17 07:53:20 2019
From: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu (Justin Salisbury)
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2019 07:53:20 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] REMINDER: Legislative Advocacy Committee Call Sunday,
 March 17, at 8 PM ET
Message-ID: <BYAPR13MB27749FCBD6DA803C7EEEB38489460@BYAPR13MB2774.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>

Aloha NABS members and leaders:

This is a friendly reminder that the legislative advocacy committee is having our monthly conference call on Sunday, March 17, at 8pm eastern. The call-in number is 712-770-5197, and the access code is 265669.

Don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Justin

Justin M. Hideaki Salisbury
he/him/his

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




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From armando at theblindadvocate.com  Sun Mar 17 14:28:51 2019
From: armando at theblindadvocate.com (Armando Vias)
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2019 10:28:51 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] News organizations implementing Accessibility Discussion
Message-ID: <E29E1570-6CF9-4DCC-86FF-E227AC45662D@theblindadvocate.com>

Hey guys. Yesterday, I came up with an idea about advocating to news organizations about implementing accessibility to the photos they upload to their social media pages. What I am talking about is that the photos doesn't have much information. For example, I follow some meteorologists on Facebook, and guess what? They don't put photo descriptions on their Facebook pages! One photo might say, "No photo description available." Also, I created a poll as well about this topic. You can vote on my website at https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com/vote/. I am wondering if other people on this mailing list faced similar issues accessing information in photos from news organizations.

--
Armando Vias
Student
Email: armando at theblindadvocate.com
Website: https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com
Follow me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theblndadvocate

"WE ARE THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, AND WE CANNOT BE SHUT DOWN!"
-Mark A. Riccobono

"The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together, with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality."
Website: www.nfb.org
Are you a blind student? Visit this website to learn about the National Association of Blind Students, (NABS), a division of the National Federation of the Blind.
https://nabslink.org
To find your student division, visit https://nabslink.org/content/contact-our-state-divisions

Sent from my iPhone

From ninam0814 at gmail.com  Sun Mar 17 16:33:42 2019
From: ninam0814 at gmail.com (Nina Marranca)
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:33:42 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] News organizations implementing Accessibility
 Discussion
In-Reply-To: <E29E1570-6CF9-4DCC-86FF-E227AC45662D@theblindadvocate.com>
References: <E29E1570-6CF9-4DCC-86FF-E227AC45662D@theblindadvocate.com>
Message-ID: <DM6PR07MB5737C9D681625AA6E1CD8D19F3460@DM6PR07MB5737.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>

I think this is a relevant topic. However, I usually find that I can get the info I need from the context of the post or the comments, if we're talking about Facebook. Pictures are just always one of those things that require a little extra accessability effort, I suppose.
Nina


________________________________
From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Armando Vias via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2019 10:30
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Cc: Armando Vias
Subject: [NABS-L] News organizations implementing Accessibility Discussion

Hey guys. Yesterday, I came up with an idea about advocating to news organizations about implementing accessibility to the photos they upload to their social media pages. What I am talking about is that the photos doesn't have much information. For example, I follow some meteorologists on Facebook, and guess what? They don't put photo descriptions on their Facebook pages! One photo might say, "No photo description available." Also, I created a poll as well about this topic. You can vote on my website at https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com/vote/. I am wondering if other people on this mailing list faced similar issues accessing information in photos from news organizations.

--
Armando Vias
Student
Email: armando at theblindadvocate.com
Website: https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com
Follow me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theblndadvocate

"WE ARE THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, AND WE CANNOT BE SHUT DOWN!"
-Mark A. Riccobono

"The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together, with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality."
Website: www.nfb.org
Are you a blind student? Visit this website to learn about the National Association of Blind Students, (NABS), a division of the National Federation of the Blind.
https://nabslink.org
To find your student division, visit https://nabslink.org/content/contact-our-state-divisions

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From maurice.mines at gmail.com  Sun Mar 17 18:50:19 2019
From: maurice.mines at gmail.com (Maurice Mines)
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2019 11:50:19 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] News organizations implementing Accessibility
 Discussion
In-Reply-To: <DM6PR07MB5737C9D681625AA6E1CD8D19F3460@DM6PR07MB5737.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
References: <E29E1570-6CF9-4DCC-86FF-E227AC45662D@theblindadvocate.com>
	<DM6PR07MB5737C9D681625AA6E1CD8D19F3460@DM6PR07MB5737.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <464F574F-733A-4DD7-B0A8-122C7D28B578@gmail.com>

I am a nontraditional student. So please take my following comments into 
consideration with that grain of salt.

I do not regard Facebook as a news organization. They are social media 
and that is it. They don’t disseminate news they don’t bad news they 
don’t deal with news.

News organizations that I trust quote AP, ABC, CBS, NPR, UPI, Reuters 
and the New York Times and other national newspapers. Those 
organizations are in fact truly news gathering and reporting 
organizations. The reason why I say those are news organizations as they 
gathered and disseminated news before the virtual world existed and the 
larger ones will continue to gather and disseminate news well into the 
future. As technology and access methods change however how we get news 
and consume news will change with it and you guys will help make sure 
that blind guys can access it appropriately. That means with non visual 
access techniques.

Now a bit of explanation about the background of where I come from in 
order to make these comments one I am a deaf blind nontraditional 
student. Taking ASL American sign language. But I hold bachelors degrees 
in political science and information systems. I did do grad work but did 
not finish a Masters at Northern Colorado and educational technology. 
And I have in the past  worked teaching adaptive technology. And the 
reason I am taking sign languages because I will need it both personally 
and professionally going forward. As I mentioned in the beginning of 
this post I am deaf blind. I want to use my sign language  skills to 
eventually work with I can connect. What is that I can connect? This is 
a program run by the Federal Communications Commission that distributes 
predominantly technology related equipment to enable deaf blind persons 
to communicate with the rest of the world. The program has been in 
existence since 2015. And five years previous was a pilot project. Just 
for your information who qualifies? This is been general. In every case 
of course is different. One the applicant must be deaf blind. This is of 
course determined by a physician. Two in general they must earn less 
than $50,000 a year gross. Three they must be evaluated to verify that 
they need the equipment and can use the equipment.

I certainly want to apologize a little for the length of this post but 
to explain everything, takes time, and space in the email. I may, see 
some of you at convention. In July. I can’t say those one would see me 
at the student meeting since unfortunately most of the topics covered 
are pretty much traditional student  topics, and or situations. That 
don’t exactly apply to me. Pretty much the comment would be quote been 
there, done that I’ve got the T-shirt in many cases. But my mind can 
be changed I do have an open mind. So enlighten me? Why does it really 
matter if nontraditional students care about the traditional student 
world?

Sincerely Maurice Mines.
Amateur station callsign kd0iko.
VP national Federation of the blind of California Bakersfield Chuck.

On 17 Mar 2019, at 9:33, Nina Marranca via NABS-L wrote:

> I think this is a relevant topic. However, I usually find that I can 
> get the info I need from the context of the post or the comments, if 
> we're talking about Facebook. Pictures are just always one of those 
> things that require a little extra accessability effort, I suppose.
> Nina
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Armando Vias via 
> NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2019 10:30
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Armando Vias
> Subject: [NABS-L] News organizations implementing Accessibility 
> Discussion
>
> Hey guys. Yesterday, I came up with an idea about advocating to news 
> organizations about implementing accessibility to the photos they 
> upload to their social media pages. What I am talking about is that 
> the photos doesn't have much information. For example, I follow some 
> meteorologists on Facebook, and guess what? They don't put photo 
> descriptions on their Facebook pages! One photo might say, "No photo 
> description available." Also, I created a poll as well about this 
> topic. You can vote on my website at 
> https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com/vote/. I am wondering if other 
> people on this mailing list faced similar issues accessing information 
> in photos from news organizations.
>
> --
> Armando Vias
> Student
> Email: armando at theblindadvocate.com
> Website: https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com
> Follow me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theblndadvocate
>
> "WE ARE THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, AND WE CANNOT BE SHUT 
> DOWN!"
> -Mark A. Riccobono
>
> "The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the 
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise 
> the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create 
> obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life 
> you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together, with love, 
> hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality."
> Website: www.nfb.org
> Are you a blind student? Visit this website to learn about the 
> National Association of Blind Students, (NABS), a division of the 
> National Federation of the Blind.
> https://nabslink.org
> To find your student division, visit 
> https://nabslink.org/content/contact-our-state-divisions
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> _______________________________________________
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From cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com  Sun Mar 17 21:43:53 2019
From: cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com (Chris Nusbaum)
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2019 17:43:53 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] News organizations implementing Accessibility
 Discussion
In-Reply-To: <E29E1570-6CF9-4DCC-86FF-E227AC45662D@theblindadvocate.com>
References: <E29E1570-6CF9-4DCC-86FF-E227AC45662D@theblindadvocate.com>
Message-ID: <D5A1999B-16F3-4E7E-88CD-6606A6AB5CBC@gmail.com>

Armando:

I think this is a common problem for virtually all of us who use social media. It has been my experience, as well as that of many others, that many memes and other Internet trends are lost on us because they are in the form of a picture or some other graphic. Unfortunately, this often includes memes with text in them, such as jokes or inspirational quotes, because the text in question is embedded in the image. I'm often relieved when I find a video circulating around social media, only to find that it too is inaccessible because everything (including words) is happening visually over a backdrop of music which really has nothing to do with the video in question. Perhaps this is why many blind people gravitate toward Twitter, which is more text-based than most other social media platforms.

As I say, this is most often the unfortunate case with memes and similar entertainment content shared from friend to friend. However, it seems that you are referring to content put out by news outlets for informational purposes. Like you, I follow many local and national news sources on Facebook and Twitter, but for the most part I have been able to figure out the gist of a story from the caption posted below the photo. If there is a photo which I really need or want to get more information about, I usually screenshot the picture and run it through Seeing AI or BeSpecular. Of course this doesn't take anything away from the annoyance of a photo attached to an interesting post on Facebook without a description to give it context. Fortunately, the trend of adding descriptions to photos is gaining traction ever so slowly, but I agree with you that what we have is certainly not enough.

You say in the beginning of your note that you "came up with an idea to advocate to news organizations." You took a great first step—you identified the problem. Now I'm interested in hearing the solution you want to implement. What is the idea you have in mind? Thank you for bringing this topic up on the list.    

Chris Nusbaum

> On Mar 17, 2019, at 10:28 AM, Armando Vias via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hey guys. Yesterday, I came up with an idea about advocating to news organizations about implementing accessibility to the photos they upload to their social media pages. What I am talking about is that the photos doesn't have much information. For example, I follow some meteorologists on Facebook, and guess what? They don't put photo descriptions on their Facebook pages! One photo might say, "No photo description available." Also, I created a poll as well about this topic. You can vote on my website at https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com/vote/. I am wondering if other people on this mailing list faced similar issues accessing information in photos from news organizations.
> 
> --
> Armando Vias
> Student
> Email: armando at theblindadvocate.com
> Website: https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com
> Follow me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theblndadvocate
> 
> "WE ARE THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, AND WE CANNOT BE SHUT DOWN!"
> -Mark A. Riccobono
> 
> "The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together, with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality."
> Website: www.nfb.org
> Are you a blind student? Visit this website to learn about the National Association of Blind Students, (NABS), a division of the National Federation of the Blind.
> https://nabslink.org
> To find your student division, visit https://nabslink.org/content/contact-our-state-divisions
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> _______________________________________________
> NABS-L mailing list
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From cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com  Sun Mar 17 21:50:09 2019
From: cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com (Chris Nusbaum)
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2019 17:50:09 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] News organizations implementing Accessibility
 Discussion
In-Reply-To: <464F574F-733A-4DD7-B0A8-122C7D28B578@gmail.com>
References: <E29E1570-6CF9-4DCC-86FF-E227AC45662D@theblindadvocate.com>
	<DM6PR07MB5737C9D681625AA6E1CD8D19F3460@DM6PR07MB5737.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
	<464F574F-733A-4DD7-B0A8-122C7D28B578@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FA53B194-BE40-4C92-ACAA-0D1095B69B88@gmail.com>

Maurice, thanks for those insights. To be clear, I don't think Armando was calling Facebook a news outlet; he was referring to news resources which have Facebook pages. He used meteoroligists from local media as an example.

Chris Nusbaum

> On Mar 17, 2019, at 2:50 PM, Maurice Mines via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I am a nontraditional student. So please take my following comments into consideration with that grain of salt.
> 
> I do not regard Facebook as a news organization. They are social media and that is it. They don’t disseminate news they don’t bad news they don’t deal with news.
> 
> News organizations that I trust quote AP, ABC, CBS, NPR, UPI, Reuters and the New York Times and other national newspapers. Those organizations are in fact truly news gathering and reporting organizations. The reason why I say those are news organizations as they gathered and disseminated news before the virtual world existed and the larger ones will continue to gather and disseminate news well into the future. As technology and access methods change however how we get news and consume news will change with it and you guys will help make sure that blind guys can access it appropriately. That means with non visual access techniques.
> 
> Now a bit of explanation about the background of where I come from in order to make these comments one I am a deaf blind nontraditional student. Taking ASL American sign language. But I hold bachelors degrees in political science and information systems. I did do grad work but did not finish a Masters at Northern Colorado and educational technology. And I have in the past  worked teaching adaptive technology. And the reason I am taking sign languages because I will need it both personally and professionally going forward. As I mentioned in the beginning of this post I am deaf blind. I want to use my sign language  skills to eventually work with I can connect. What is that I can connect? This is a program run by the Federal Communications Commission that distributes predominantly technology related equipment to enable deaf blind persons to communicate with the rest of the world. The program has been in existence since 2015. And five years previous was a pilot project. Just for your information who qualifies? This is been general. In every case of course is different. One the applicant must be deaf blind. This is of course determined by a physician. Two in general they must earn less than $50,000 a year gross. Three they must be evaluated to verify that they need the equipment and can use the equipment.
> 
> I certainly want to apologize a little for the length of this post but to explain everything, takes time, and space in the email. I may, see some of you at convention. In July. I can’t say those one would see me at the student meeting since unfortunately most of the topics covered are pretty much traditional student  topics, and or situations. That don’t exactly apply to me. Pretty much the comment would be quote been there, done that I’ve got the T-shirt in many cases. But my mind can be changed I do have an open mind. So enlighten me? Why does it really matter if nontraditional students care about the traditional student world?
> 
> Sincerely Maurice Mines.
> Amateur station callsign kd0iko.
> VP national Federation of the blind of California Bakersfield Chuck.
> 
>> On 17 Mar 2019, at 9:33, Nina Marranca via NABS-L wrote:
>> 
>> I think this is a relevant topic. However, I usually find that I can get the info I need from the context of the post or the comments, if we're talking about Facebook. Pictures are just always one of those things that require a little extra accessability effort, I suppose.
>> Nina
>> 
>> 
>> ________________________________
>> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Armando Vias via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2019 10:30
>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Armando Vias
>> Subject: [NABS-L] News organizations implementing Accessibility Discussion
>> 
>> Hey guys. Yesterday, I came up with an idea about advocating to news organizations about implementing accessibility to the photos they upload to their social media pages. What I am talking about is that the photos doesn't have much information. For example, I follow some meteorologists on Facebook, and guess what? They don't put photo descriptions on their Facebook pages! One photo might say, "No photo description available." Also, I created a poll as well about this topic. You can vote on my website at https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com/vote/. I am wondering if other people on this mailing list faced similar issues accessing information in photos from news organizations.
>> 
>> --
>> Armando Vias
>> Student
>> Email: armando at theblindadvocate.com
>> Website: https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com
>> Follow me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theblndadvocate
>> 
>> "WE ARE THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, AND WE CANNOT BE SHUT DOWN!"
>> -Mark A. Riccobono
>> 
>> "The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together, with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality."
>> Website: www.nfb.org
>> Are you a blind student? Visit this website to learn about the National Association of Blind Students, (NABS), a division of the National Federation of the Blind.
>> https://nabslink.org
>> To find your student division, visit https://nabslink.org/content/contact-our-state-divisions
>> 
>> 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:
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> 
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From annajee82 at gmail.com  Mon Mar 18 20:17:47 2019
From: annajee82 at gmail.com (Anna Givens)
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:17:47 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Blind & VI youth skating
Message-ID: <072800A1-CA30-4955-A94E-CE7BA55C8C35@gmail.com>

Please distribute the following to your networks. And get your kids signed up!
Here’s the flyer for the kids’ ice skating event on April 7.

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Thanks much,

Anna E Givens | Program Coordinator | 402-817-8934 | annajee82 at gmail.com

From memezapata at gmail.com  Tue Mar 19 14:00:06 2019
From: memezapata at gmail.com (Mercedes Zapata)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:00:06 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Invitation to take survey for my dissertation
Message-ID: <CANZv9yxv+zrx3v+uKRH-qyD-mrNhc_g=P75Omz0n_viX3MUiAA@mail.gmail.com>

Good morning students!

I would love to invite you to take a survey for my dissertation. My name is
Mercedes Zapata and I’m a doctoral student at the University of California,
Berkeley. I have RP and I am a member of the California student division. I
am interested in the meaning of visual impairment/blindness for our sense
of self. If you would like to help and share your perspective (and are at
least 18), the linked survey below will take about 10 to 20 minutes to
complete. Thanks very much! My best to your Spring.

Best wishes,

Mercedes

https://berkeley.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Eg2Dg67HDWWWI5

From dwiniecki at handid.org  Tue Mar 19 14:19:01 2019
From: dwiniecki at handid.org (Donald Winiecki)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 08:19:01 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] Invitation to take survey for my dissertation
In-Reply-To: <CANZv9yxv+zrx3v+uKRH-qyD-mrNhc_g=P75Omz0n_viX3MUiAA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CANZv9yxv+zrx3v+uKRH-qyD-mrNhc_g=P75Omz0n_viX3MUiAA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAD5OMmH2JhPyJNEXJpoEwP39cqBfUuH=t+fsKPKQi6rwyjb+1A@mail.gmail.com>

Mercedes,

The NFB requires researchers to obtain permission from the Jernigan
Institute prior to soliciting for research participants. You will also have
to show that your research has met IRB approval standard from your college
or university prior to obtaining consent from NFB-Jernigan.

The form is linked below.

https://www.nfb.org/research_participant_solicitation_request_form

Best wishes,

_don

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Don Winiecki
Handid Media Systems • a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
dwiniecki at handid.org
http://handid.org
208 571 8096
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~d
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Don Winiecki, Ed.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Ethics & Morality in Professional Practice
Boise State University, College of Engineering
1910 University Drive, Mail Stop 2070
Boise, Idaho 83725-2070 USA
Office: RUCH 328, CCP 256
E-mail: dwiniecki at boisestate.edu
Telephone: (+01) 208 426 1899
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~d


On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 8:01 AM Mercedes Zapata via NABS-L <
nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Good morning students!
>
> I would love to invite you to take a survey for my dissertation. My name is
> Mercedes Zapata and I’m a doctoral student at the University of California,
> Berkeley. I have RP and I am a member of the California student division. I
> am interested in the meaning of visual impairment/blindness for our sense
> of self. If you would like to help and share your perspective (and are at
> least 18), the linked survey below will take about 10 to 20 minutes to
> complete. Thanks very much! My best to your Spring.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Mercedes
>
> https://berkeley.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Eg2Dg67HDWWWI5
> _______________________________________________
> NABS-L mailing list
> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> NABS-L:
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>

From martinezana770 at gmail.com  Tue Mar 19 23:37:25 2019
From: martinezana770 at gmail.com (Ana Martinez)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 18:37:25 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] problems with google forms
Message-ID: <28E64A2A-0277-4A08-8EDB-E43185FEB99E@gmail.com>

hi all, is anyone else having problems with google forms? every time I try to create a new form I've notice that all the things I'm typing in that form are in disorder... this used not to happen and I'm not sure what to do about it. thanks!

Sent from my iPhone

From santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com  Wed Mar 20 00:10:25 2019
From: santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com (Santiago H)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 17:10:25 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] problems with google forms
In-Reply-To: <28E64A2A-0277-4A08-8EDB-E43185FEB99E@gmail.com>
References: <28E64A2A-0277-4A08-8EDB-E43185FEB99E@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1FAB11C6-F2BE-46BA-8ED5-9590533C0DF0@gmail.com>

Hello, 
I think I might know what you're talking about, as I recently created a Google Form as well. You can email me if you'd like, to see if I can help, just so we don't send more emails than necessary on the list. 


Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 19, 2019, at 4:37 PM, Ana Martinez via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> hi all, is anyone else having problems with google forms? every time I try to create a new form I've notice that all the things I'm typing in that form are in disorder... this used not to happen and I'm not sure what to do about it. thanks!
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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From misokwak12 at gmail.com  Wed Mar 20 00:22:24 2019
From: misokwak12 at gmail.com (Miso Kwak)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:22:24 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] problems with google forms
In-Reply-To: <1FAB11C6-F2BE-46BA-8ED5-9590533C0DF0@gmail.com>
References: <28E64A2A-0277-4A08-8EDB-E43185FEB99E@gmail.com>
	<1FAB11C6-F2BE-46BA-8ED5-9590533C0DF0@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMe9x_EffW45q0yUo2b2ODvZJ6NLmBCG6cWNdgXMxKQFnReY2w@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Ana and Santiago, I am currently in the process of creating a
Google Form for my survey design course. I recently created one before
this as well, and don't quite understand what you all are talking
about.
Would love to be a part of the continuing discussion on this.
Thanks,
Miso

On 3/19/19, Santiago H via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello,
> I think I might know what you're talking about, as I recently created a
> Google Form as well. You can email me if you'd like, to see if I can help,
> just so we don't send more emails than necessary on the list.
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 19, 2019, at 4:37 PM, Ana Martinez via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> hi all, is anyone else having problems with google forms? every time I try
>> to create a new form I've notice that all the things I'm typing in that
>> form are in disorder... this used not to happen and I'm not sure what to
>> do about it. thanks!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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From santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com  Wed Mar 20 00:49:54 2019
From: santiago.blue.hernandez at gmail.com (Santiago H)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 17:49:54 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] problems with google forms
In-Reply-To: <CAMe9x_EffW45q0yUo2b2ODvZJ6NLmBCG6cWNdgXMxKQFnReY2w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <28E64A2A-0277-4A08-8EDB-E43185FEB99E@gmail.com>
	<1FAB11C6-F2BE-46BA-8ED5-9590533C0DF0@gmail.com>
	<CAMe9x_EffW45q0yUo2b2ODvZJ6NLmBCG6cWNdgXMxKQFnReY2w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <897E2D0B-4F17-4838-AF7F-D6B154BABC71@gmail.com>

Without going in to a lot of detail, I noticed that the combination of screen reader and operating system being used has to do a lot with these issues. 



Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 19, 2019, at 5:22 PM, Miso Kwak via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Ana and Santiago, I am currently in the process of creating a
> Google Form for my survey design course. I recently created one before
> this as well, and don't quite understand what you all are talking
> about.
> Would love to be a part of the continuing discussion on this.
> Thanks,
> Miso
> 
>> On 3/19/19, Santiago H via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hello,
>> I think I might know what you're talking about, as I recently created a
>> Google Form as well. You can email me if you'd like, to see if I can help,
>> just so we don't send more emails than necessary on the list.
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Mar 19, 2019, at 4:37 PM, Ana Martinez via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> hi all, is anyone else having problems with google forms? every time I try
>>> to create a new form I've notice that all the things I'm typing in that
>>> form are in disorder... this used not to happen and I'm not sure what to
>>> do about it. thanks!
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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From aliherky at gmail.com  Wed Mar 20 20:26:46 2019
From: aliherky at gmail.com (Ali)
Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:26:46 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] problems with google forms
Message-ID: <5c9285f0.1c69fb81.ed27d.61e6@mx.google.com>

They certainly aren't as accessible as they once were.

Ali

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Ana Martinez via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 18:37:25 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] problems with google forms

hi all, is anyone else having problems with google forms? every 
time I try to create a new form I've notice that all the things 
I'm typing in that form are in disorder... this used not to 
happen and I'm not sure what to do about it. thanks!

Sent from my iPhone
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From bluezinfandel at hotmail.com  Thu Mar 21 14:04:58 2019
From: bluezinfandel at hotmail.com (Ben Fulton)
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:04:58 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] NABS-L Digest, Vol 149, Issue 21
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I have never been able to use any of the google online documents. Like google docs or the google forms, and I'm not sure if it's a google product, but these doodle polls people use for planning an event, or scheduling a meeting. I find some of them useable and others have unlabelled buttons, or calander drop downs that JAWS just doesn't interact with.
 

Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:26:46 -0700
From: Ali <aliherky at gmail.com>
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing
	list<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] problems with google forms
Message-ID: <5c9285f0.1c69fb81.ed27d.61e6 at mx.google.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed

They certainly aren't as accessible as they once were.

Ali

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Ana Martinez via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 18:37:25 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] problems with google forms

hi all, is anyone else having problems with google forms? every 
time I try to create a new form I've notice that all the things 
I'm typing in that form are in disorder... this used not to 
happen and I'm not sure what to do about it. thanks!

Sent from my iPhone
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From jordanmirander at icloud.com  Fri Mar 22 00:36:03 2019
From: jordanmirander at icloud.com (Jordan Mirander)
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:36:03 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] NABS-L Digest, Vol 149, Issue 21
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Hello all,
I honestly do not know about creating a Google form, but i have tried entering information into a google form, as that is what we use for registration for the nfb of california convention and it’s accessible    

Sent from my iPhone

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> Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:26:46 -0700
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> They certainly aren't as accessible as they once were.
> 
> Ali
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ana Martinez via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 18:37:25 -0500
> Subject: [NABS-L] problems with google forms
> 
> hi all, is anyone else having problems with google forms? every 
> time I try to create a new form I've notice that all the things 
> I'm typing in that form are in disorder... this used not to 
> happen and I'm not sure what to do about it. thanks!
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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From sflinder775 at access.alamancecc.edu  Fri Mar 22 12:53:24 2019
From: sflinder775 at access.alamancecc.edu (Selvin Linder)
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 08:53:24 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] NVDA
Message-ID: <CACud-vGLvUZ-MJKo6UQRKwbUVn8HSAbdhqrOx9QORJjpNa+C-Q@mail.gmail.com>

Greeting:

I was wondering if any of you know how to use NVDA? If so is there a guide
of hot key commands? I am asking this question for a friend of mine.

-- 
*Selvin Linder *
336-645-0252

From cassandradamstra at gmail.com  Fri Mar 22 13:32:07 2019
From: cassandradamstra at gmail.com (Cassandra Damstra)
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:32:07 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] NVDA
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Selvin,

I use NVDA. Here is a link to the keyboard commands:
https://dequeuniversity.com/assets/pdf/screenreaders/nvda-guide.pdf Hope
this helps.

Sincerely,
Cassandra Damstra

On Fri, 22 Mar 2019 at 08:55, Selvin Linder via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Greeting:
>
> I was wondering if any of you know how to use NVDA? If so is there a guide
> of hot key commands? I am asking this question for a friend of mine.
>
> --
> *Selvin Linder *
> 336-645-0252
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From leena.salim at gmail.com  Fri Mar 22 13:46:10 2019
From: leena.salim at gmail.com (Leena Bandy)
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 08:46:10 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] NVDA
Message-ID: <20190322134610.leena.salim@gmail.com>

Use the quick reference guide in the help menu of NVDA.

----- Original Message -----
From: Selvin Linder via NABS-L  <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list  <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Date: Friday, March 22, 2019 7:55 am
Subject: [NABS-L] NVDA

>
>
> Greeting:
> 
> I was wondering if any of you know how to use NVDA? If so is there a guide
> of hot key commands? I am asking this question for a friend of mine.
> 
> -- 
> *Selvin Linder *
> 336-645-0252
> _______________________________________________
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From adri.banosmendez at gmail.com  Fri Mar 22 13:51:48 2019
From: adri.banosmendez at gmail.com (Adriana Sky Mendez)
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 08:51:48 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] NVDA
In-Reply-To: <CAAGWLMb8e07oZPSXLraZOCNCLmQOviFc=OE6YScZna7=fSrwNw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CACud-vGLvUZ-MJKo6UQRKwbUVn8HSAbdhqrOx9QORJjpNa+C-Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAGWLMb8e07oZPSXLraZOCNCLmQOviFc=OE6YScZna7=fSrwNw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9825A2F0-0710-4AF2-ACC0-81A0C49DFA77@gmail.com>

  Regards! 
I personally am an NVDA user. If this person has ever used JAWS, NVDA is very similar to JAWS. 
  There are guides available. There are some available on the website. 
  Have a great day! 

Regards, 
Adriana Banos Mendez 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 22, 2019, at 8:32 AM, Cassandra Damstra via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Selvin,
> 
> I use NVDA. Here is a link to the keyboard commands:
> https://dequeuniversity.com/assets/pdf/screenreaders/nvda-guide.pdf Hope
> this helps.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Cassandra Damstra
> 
> On Fri, 22 Mar 2019 at 08:55, Selvin Linder via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Greeting:
>> 
>> I was wondering if any of you know how to use NVDA? If so is there a guide
>> of hot key commands? I am asking this question for a friend of mine.
>> 
>> --
>> *Selvin Linder *
>> 336-645-0252
>> _______________________________________________
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From dandrews at visi.com  Sat Mar 23 03:02:16 2019
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 22:02:16 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] NABS-L Digest, Vol 149, Issue 21
In-Reply-To: <C16A6BEE-04AD-482D-8701-CC35BE38E5A6@icloud.com>
References: <mailman.45.1553169602.22992.nabs-l_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
	<C16A6BEE-04AD-482D-8701-CC35BE38E5A6@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <auto-000120082222@mailfront2.g2host.com>

It depends in part on which browser you 
use.  Google Forms seems to have trouble with 
Internet Explorer any more, so I would use something else!

Dave

At 07:36 PM 3/21/2019, you wrote:
>Hello all, I honestly do not know about creating 
>a Google form, but i have tried entering 
>information into a google form, as that is what 
>we use for registration for the nfb of 
>california convention and it’s 
>accessible    Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 
>2019, at 5:00 AM, nabs-l-request at nfbnet.org 
>wrote: > > 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 
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>digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >   1. Re: 
>problems with google forms (Ali) > > > 
>----------------------------------------------------------------------  
> > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 
>13:26:46 -0700 > From: Ali 
><aliherky at gmail.com> > To: National Association 
>of Blind Students 
>mailing >    list<nabs-l at nfbnet.org> > Subject: 
>Re: [NABS-L] problems with google forms > 
>Message-ID: 
><5c9285f0.1c69fb81.ed27d.61e6 at mx.google.com> > 
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; 
>format=flowed > > They certainly aren't as 
>accessible as they once were. > > Ali > > ----- 
>Original Message ----- > From: Ana Martinez via 
>NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org > To: 
>nabs-l at nfbnet.org > Date sent: Tue, 19 Mar 2019 
>18:37:25 -0500 > Subject: [NABS-L] problems with 
>google forms > > hi all, is anyone else having problems with


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From matthewhgip at gmail.com  Sat Mar 23 17:39:31 2019
From: matthewhgip at gmail.com (Matthew Gip)
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2019 10:39:31 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] NABS March Blog Post
Message-ID: <7612A172-1C8A-4D64-A188-EA5C62C50226@gmail.com>

Good Afternoon Students, 

I hope you are all doing well in your semester, whether you are now on spring break, nearing the end of your break, or getting ready for it. Needless to say, if you have some free time and can’t find something to do, we have you covered with this month’s blog post. This month, our theme is Starting and Building a Student Division by our good friend Katy Olsen. 

Note: The blog will be copied and pasted, attached in a Word document, and there will be a link to the blog post on our website for your convenience. 

Happy reading! 

From the Editor: Katy Olsen is from Iowa and she currently serves as president of the Iowa Association of Blind Students, a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa. Here is her story. 

Starting and Building a Student Division 
My name is Katy Olsen, and I am the President of the Iowa Association of Blind Students. In 2016, a  group of college students and I who were new to the NFB of Iowa, saw what great things the NFB had to offer to us, and we didn’t want to keep it to ourselves. We knew that we had strong supportive mentors from our affiliate that would support us along the way, but we also recognized that if we wanted to start a student division, it would take some work.
Fortunately, we had a very strong core foundation from the start, that eventually turned into the student board that we have today. We came from different backgrounds and were at different points in accepting our blindness, but we all had the same goal and worked together to reach it. Just as expected, many people questioned whether we knew what it would take to start a division and warned us of the challenge we were entering. After some conversations as a group, we decided that we wanted to start an NFB of Iowa “student group”. To begin, we formed a group of leaders, much like a board and we took turns leading conference calls each month. At first, attendance was low and sometimes we questioned whether the time spent planning was worth it. As the year progressed, more and more students started coming to our calls. We improved our marketing strategies and found that personal invitations were extremely valuable. We would set up themed panels for our calls, comprised of both Iowa and outside students. Topics included internships, scholarships, budgeting and many other topics geared towards students.
After our first year of piloting our student group, we felt that we were ready to take the next step and form the official Iowa student division. In October of 2017, our division took off. Since then, we have implemented new programs and strategies to meet the needs of even more blind students in Iowa. To build our division we have contacted college disability offices and aim to host socials at least 4 times each year in different regions of Iowa. This month, we are excited to be starting  our member spotlights on our Facebook page. We will be featuring a new student from our membership each month to emphasize their accomplishments and help our community get to know one another. We have come a long way from the initial idea to form a student division and look forward to our future as the Iowa Association of Blind Students.

https://nabslink.org/content/march-blog-post-katy-olson




Respectfully, 
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 matthewhgip at gmail.com  Sat Mar 23 18:51:03 2019
From: matthewhgip at gmail.com (Matthew Gip)
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:51:03 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] NABS March Blog Post
In-Reply-To: <7612A172-1C8A-4D64-A188-EA5C62C50226@gmail.com>
References: <7612A172-1C8A-4D64-A188-EA5C62C50226@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B0D7168B-1205-40C6-9916-127F151D17FB@gmail.com>

This is the correct link to the blog post: http://nabslink.org/content/march-blog-post-starting-and-building-student-division-katy-olsen

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. 


> On Mar 23, 2019, at 10:39 AM, Matthew Gip <matthewhgip at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Good Afternoon Students, 
> 
> I hope you are all doing well in your semester, whether you are now on spring break, nearing the end of your break, or getting ready for it. Needless to say, if you have some free time and can’t find something to do, we have you covered with this month’s blog post. This month, our theme is Starting and Building a Student Division by our good friend Katy Olsen. 
> 
> Note: The blog will be copied and pasted, attached in a Word document, and there will be a link to the blog post on our website for your convenience. 
> 
> Happy reading! 
> 
> From the Editor: Katy Olsen is from Iowa and she currently serves as president of the Iowa Association of Blind Students, a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa. Here is her story. 
> 
> Starting and Building a Student Division 
> My name is Katy Olsen, and I am the President of the Iowa Association of Blind Students. In 2016, a  group of college students and I who were new to the NFB of Iowa, saw what great things the NFB had to offer to us, and we didn’t want to keep it to ourselves. We knew that we had strong supportive mentors from our affiliate that would support us along the way, but we also recognized that if we wanted to start a student division, it would take some work.
> Fortunately, we had a very strong core foundation from the start, that eventually turned into the student board that we have today. We came from different backgrounds and were at different points in accepting our blindness, but we all had the same goal and worked together to reach it. Just as expected, many people questioned whether we knew what it would take to start a division and warned us of the challenge we were entering. After some conversations as a group, we decided that we wanted to start an NFB of Iowa “student group”. To begin, we formed a group of leaders, much like a board and we took turns leading conference calls each month. At first, attendance was low and sometimes we questioned whether the time spent planning was worth it. As the year progressed, more and more students started coming to our calls. We improved our marketing strategies and found that personal invitations were extremely valuable. We would set up themed panels for our calls, comprised of both Iowa and outside students. Topics included internships, scholarships, budgeting and many other topics geared towards students.
> After our first year of piloting our student group, we felt that we were ready to take the next step and form the official Iowa student division. In October of 2017, our division took off. Since then, we have implemented new programs and strategies to meet the needs of even more blind students in Iowa. To build our division we have contacted college disability offices and aim to host socials at least 4 times each year in different regions of Iowa. This month, we are excited to be starting  our member spotlights on our Facebook page. We will be featuring a new student from our membership each month to emphasize their accomplishments and help our community get to know one another. We have come a long way from the initial idea to form a student division and look forward to our future as the Iowa Association of Blind Students.
> 
> https://nabslink.org/content/march-blog-post-katy-olson
> 
> 
> <March Blog Post.docx>
> 
> Respectfully, 
> 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 janae.burgmeier at gmail.com  Sat Mar 23 22:29:27 2019
From: janae.burgmeier at gmail.com (Janae Burgmeier)
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:29:27 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Membership call
Message-ID: <23ADAB56-983C-4ED2-82BD-940AA535AC26@gmail.com>

Hey friends. NABS is having our membership call tomorrow Sunday March 24th at 8 eastern.  Please come to share your strategies on how you build or maintain your student division. 

Don’t have a student division? Please come ready with questions and a desire to learn from others successes mistakes and advice. 

Call in info
(712) 770-5197,,265669

From knownoflove at gmail.com  Sun Mar 24 01:12:37 2019
From: knownoflove at gmail.com (Miranda)
Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2019 21:12:37 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] North Carolina
Message-ID: <02C0B92D-0BEE-451F-B393-F1E9BE6D5FD4@gmail.com>

Hi Everyone,
My husband and I are talking, and we are considering the possibility of moving from Virginia to North Carolina within the next year or so. I will graduate with my bachelors of science in social work this May, and he has his bachelors in business management information systems and application development (software and website development). For any of you that live in North Carolina, what area do you live in? Is it friendly for blind pedestrians? We are both dog handlers. What is the economy like? What is the job market like for those of us who are blind, considering our fields of study mentioned above? Any thoughts would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance for your input!

Sent from my iPhone

From PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu  Sun Mar 24 03:54:29 2019
From: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu (Justin Salisbury)
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:54:29 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] North Carolina
In-Reply-To: <02C0B92D-0BEE-451F-B393-F1E9BE6D5FD4@gmail.com>
References: <02C0B92D-0BEE-451F-B393-F1E9BE6D5FD4@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BYAPR13MB2774DA7A0D4AF9A874AC2D74895D0@BYAPR13MB2774.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>

Aloha Miranda,

I no longer live in North Carolina, but I have lived in the piedmont area and the eastern coastal plains. I believe there are still a lot of employment opportunities there, and I have no reason to believe that the suburban and urban areas are unfriendly to pedestrians. I think you can choose your city based on how walkable it is. The Raleigh area seems quite comfortable in my opinion. 

Before I consider moving to any state, I always use my Federation connections to research the area, including the state president. I encourage you to do that. Some people might be uncomfortable with the blindness part of the question, but a lot of the concepts are, I think, more generic. How friendly the job market is has little variation in how it is influenced by disability, at least on the US mainland. North Carolina is culturally quite similar to Virginia. 

If you want to be there, don't let disability be a reason to stay.

Good luck,

Justin

Justin M. Hideaki Salisbury
he/him/his

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




-----Original Message-----
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Cc: Miranda <knownoflove at gmail.com>
Subject: [NABS-L] North Carolina

Hi Everyone,
My husband and I are talking, and we are considering the possibility of moving from Virginia to North Carolina within the next year or so. I will graduate with my bachelors of science in social work this May, and he has his bachelors in business management information systems and application development (software and website development). For any of you that live in North Carolina, what area do you live in? Is it friendly for blind pedestrians? We are both dog handlers. What is the economy like? What is the job market like for those of us who are blind, considering our fields of study mentioned above? Any thoughts would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance for your input!

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From cmendez at nfb.org  Sun Mar 24 19:58:30 2019
From: cmendez at nfb.org (Mendez, Catherine)
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2019 19:58:30 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Scholarship deadline approaching, March 31
Message-ID: <2062B13C-4772-4BAB-A875-A2CCFC7225EB@nfb.org>


Deadline approaching!  Only one week left to apply!


The National Federation of the Blind's annual scholarship program is the largest of its kind in the nation. Every year, we award more than $120,000 to blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations.  Our application deadline is March 31, 2019! Remember, you can’t win if you don’t apply, so please visit:


https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program


Sincerely,

Cayte Mendez
Chairperson, National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Committee
Email: scholarships at nfb.org<mailto:scholarships at nfb.org>

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From kmaent1 at gmail.com  Sun Mar 24 20:12:01 2019
From: kmaent1 at gmail.com (Karl Martin Adam)
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2019 16:12:01 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] North Carolina
Message-ID: <5c97e4bb.1c69fb81.2e4d5.5591@mx.google.com>

Hi Miranda, I live in Carrboro.  It's very friendly for 
pedestrians, and Carrboro and Chapel Hill have free, and pretty 
good, bus service during the week (unfortunately no buses Sundays 
and only very few Saturdays).  It's also possible to get fairly 
decent bus service from here to the rest of the triangle, though 
that's getting into longer commutes and isn't free anymore.  The 
cost of living is decent.  I unfortunately don't know anything 
about either of your fields, so I can't really help you there, 
but I imagine you could do some research online and see how many 
job openings there are and so on.

HTH,
Karl

 ----- Original Message -----
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To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Sat, 23 Mar 2019 21:12:37 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] North Carolina

Hi Everyone,
My husband and I are talking, and we are considering the 
possibility of moving from Virginia to North Carolina within the 
next year or so. I will graduate with my bachelors of science in 
social work this May, and he has his bachelors in business 
management information systems and application development 
(software and website development). For any of you that live in 
North Carolina, what area do you live in? Is it friendly for 
blind pedestrians? We are both dog handlers. What is the economy 
like? What is the job market like for those of us who are blind, 
considering our fields of study mentioned above? Any thoughts 
would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance for your input!

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From wilderockin at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 25 03:40:41 2019
From: wilderockin at hotmail.com (Kassidy Wilde)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:40:41 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Need Help With Classes? Try Khan Academy
Message-ID: <CY4PR1101MB21171699F7A899AF2F45854EAE5E0@CY4PR1101MB2117.namprd11.prod.outlook.com>

Hello All,

I recently found out about Khan Academy and it has helped me a lot with my classes. Khan Academy has videos, mini quizzes, tutorials, etc. It is all free and they have help for a wide range of subjects. Khan Academy really helped me get through math and understand it. They have a YouTube Channel as well as a website which is khanacademy.org. This site is fairly navigable with JAWS. I wanted to share this because I know how hard school can be and I hope this can help.

Thanks,

Kassidy 
*Wilde*

From armando at theblindadvocate.com  Mon Mar 25 03:45:36 2019
From: armando at theblindadvocate.com (Armando Vias)
Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:45:36 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Need Help With Classes? Try Khan Academy
In-Reply-To: <CY4PR1101MB21171699F7A899AF2F45854EAE5E0@CY4PR1101MB2117.namprd11.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CY4PR1101MB21171699F7A899AF2F45854EAE5E0@CY4PR1101MB2117.namprd11.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <C410C50A-5969-441D-9A6B-476068CE3DD3@theblindadvocate.com>

Thanks.

--
Armando Vias
Student
Email: armando at theblindadvocate.com
Website: https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com
Follow me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theblndadvocate

"WE ARE THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, AND WE CANNOT BE SHUT DOWN!"
-Mark A. Riccobono

"The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together, with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality."
Website: www.nfb.org
Are you a blind student? Visit this website to learn about the National Association of Blind Students, (NABS), a division of the National Federation of the Blind.
https://nabslink.org
To find your student division, visit https://nabslink.org/content/contact-our-state-divisions

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 24, 2019, at 11:40 PM, Kassidy Wilde via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I recently found out about Khan Academy and it has helped me a lot with my classes. Khan Academy has videos, mini quizzes, tutorials, etc. It is all free and they have help for a wide range of subjects. Khan Academy really helped me get through math and understand it. They have a YouTube Channel as well as a website which is khanacademy.org. This site is fairly navigable with JAWS. I wanted to share this because I know how hard school can be and I hope this can help.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Kassidy 
> *Wilde*
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From cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com  Mon Mar 25 13:20:56 2019
From: cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com (Chris Nusbaum)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 09:20:56 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Need Help With Classes? Try Khan Academy
In-Reply-To: <CY4PR1101MB21171699F7A899AF2F45854EAE5E0@CY4PR1101MB2117.namprd11.prod.outlook.com>
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Yes, Khan Academy is a great resource. I used it almost exclusively to prepare for the math SAT as a supplement to (or sometimes a replacement for) the tutoring sessions my high school offerred. I believe they still have that SAT prep module, which I would highly recommend to anyone who struggles with any section of that test. Thanks for sharing!

Chris Nusbaum

> On Mar 24, 2019, at 11:40 PM, Kassidy Wilde via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I recently found out about Khan Academy and it has helped me a lot with my classes. Khan Academy has videos, mini quizzes, tutorials, etc. It is all free and they have help for a wide range of subjects. Khan Academy really helped me get through math and understand it. They have a YouTube Channel as well as a website which is khanacademy.org. This site is fairly navigable with JAWS. I wanted to share this because I know how hard school can be and I hope this can help.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Kassidy 
> *Wilde*
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From sflinder775 at access.alamancecc.edu  Mon Mar 25 13:25:20 2019
From: sflinder775 at access.alamancecc.edu (Selvin Linder)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 09:25:20 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Need Help With Classes? Try Khan Academy
In-Reply-To: <A5F5A26D-7FAD-406A-8BD4-FBE6370C30F1@gmail.com>
References: <CY4PR1101MB21171699F7A899AF2F45854EAE5E0@CY4PR1101MB2117.namprd11.prod.outlook.com>
	<A5F5A26D-7FAD-406A-8BD4-FBE6370C30F1@gmail.com>
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Yes. This a cool program,

On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 9:22 AM Chris Nusbaum via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Yes, Khan Academy is a great resource. I used it almost exclusively to
> prepare for the math SAT as a supplement to (or sometimes a replacement
> for) the tutoring sessions my high school offerred. I believe they still
> have that SAT prep module, which I would highly recommend to anyone who
> struggles with any section of that test. Thanks for sharing!
>
> Chris Nusbaum
>
> > On Mar 24, 2019, at 11:40 PM, Kassidy Wilde via NABS-L <
> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I recently found out about Khan Academy and it has helped me a lot with
> my classes. Khan Academy has videos, mini quizzes, tutorials, etc. It is
> all free and they have help for a wide range of subjects. Khan Academy
> really helped me get through math and understand it. They have a YouTube
> Channel as well as a website which is khanacademy.org. This site is
> fairly navigable with JAWS. I wanted to share this because I know how hard
> school can be and I hope this can help.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Kassidy
> > *Wilde*
> > _______________________________________________
> > NABS-L mailing list
> > NABS-L at nfbnet.org
> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
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From sbonenfant2 at gmail.com  Fri Mar 22 14:42:43 2019
From: sbonenfant2 at gmail.com (simon bonenfant)
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:42:43 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] NVDA
Message-ID: <5c98df5e.1c69fb81.c72f0.86be@mx.google.com>

Hello. 
Yes I do know how to use nvda. I believe there is a user guide in the help menu options in the nvda menu. Using nvda is very similar to jaws the basic windows commands still apply. The only differenence in terms of the interface is the menu. To enter the nvda menu use the insert or caps lock key then the letter n. There are a lot of options in there so feel free to explore. 
Also many of the advantages of nvda is it is open source so there are addonst that people can use. There is also an addon called nvda remote which in my opinion is a lot better then jaws because tandom because it keeps the connection open for longer. That is my thoughts about nvda it is very good I use it regularly. 
Thanks. 
Simon. 
Sent from my braille note touch.

On Mar 22, 2019 8:53 AM, Selvin Linder via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Greeting: 
>
> I was wondering if any of you know how to use NVDA? If so is there a guide 
> of hot key commands? I am asking this question for a friend of mine. 
>
> -- 
> *Selvin Linder * 
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From rbacchus228 at gmail.com  Mon Mar 25 17:19:06 2019
From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:19:06 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Questions About The Mac book Pro
Message-ID: <5c990d8d.1c69fb81.6f2b7.b2bc@mx.google.com>

Dear Students,

I hope all of you are doing well. I have some questions for you. Last weekend my computer crashed while my Dad was trying to install Talking Typing Teacher on it. Do any of you use this program? Will it work on a 2009 Mac Book Pro? What operating system is on the Mac Book Pro? How do I turn voiceover on using the Mac? Can Abdobe Flash content be played on the Mac? 

From maurice.mines at gmail.com  Mon Mar 25 17:41:05 2019
From: maurice.mines at gmail.com (Maurice Mines)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:41:05 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Questions About The Mac book Pro
In-Reply-To: <5c990d8d.1c69fb81.6f2b7.b2bc@mx.google.com>
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Hi here is my answer as best as I can gather from your post. If you 
already know how to type you do not need this program. Just using 
voiceover will do nicely. If you’re currently in school, high school 
college grad school etc. it might be advisable to maybe think about 
adding a braille display to what you’re doing. But again that is also 
not critical if your hearing is good.

How to turn on voiceover, command F5 is your friend. That toggles 
voiceover on and off. Unless your computer is shared with someone who 
does not need voiceover support, I would strongly recommend just leaving 
voiceover on 24 seven. So that you can use your computer effectively at 
all times.

If you’re looking to replace your computer, here are some things you 
should keep in mind, one what are you going to use the computer for? If 
you were in school please think of your academic program if you are in 
postsecondary education, if during college in you are in a stem field is 
a major course of study, I would highly recommend a very good MacBook 
Pro machine. I would not however recommend a top-of-the-line machine. 
Unless you’re doing rocket science work for NASA, you don’t need it, 
thus you will not need its nearly $3000 price tag. Any of the mid range 
MacBook Pros should do the job nicely. If your field of study does not 
require heavy duty computing, and you don’t use any additional 
software that requires for instance a 2.0 GHz processor and/or foster, a 
MacBook Air will do just fine. Those machines run at 1.7 GHz. And Apple 
has programs that help students to afford such a machine. This by the 
way is true in general if you are a college student. But I would be 
careful when you purchase your machine if you are a full-time student.

Apple provides price breaks on these machines only at the beginning of 
fall semester, which is typically from the very end of July through the 
middle of September each year. This can save you 15 to 20% off of the 
MSRP of a new machine. Another possible suggestion that you are a client 
of vocational rehabilitation in your state you can certainly write a 
justification letter with supporting documentation asking for said 
machine for educational purposes. In addition to this, if you are not 
just blind but deaf blind and you can explain how you would use a 
computer in situations other than an academic setting, you can reply to 
the I can connect program, this program has certain financial 
restrictions and of course you must be Blind as defined and/or diagnosed 
by a medical physician. If anyone has any questions about my response to 
this post please feel free to ask

I currently am a nontraditional student who just so happens to hold a 
political science degree and an information systems degree from two 
separate universities. And I do have some graduate work in educational 
technology. I have done some professional consulting in the past, and 
I’m learning sign language currently to better prepare myself for work 
with I can connect I am deaf blind but I keep up on technology in 
general and adaptive technology issues.

Sincerely Maurice Mines.
Amateur station callsign kd0iko.
VP national Federation of the blind of California Bakersfield chapter.


On 25 Mar 2019, at 10:19, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L wrote:

> Dear Students,
>
> I hope all of you are doing well. I have some questions for you. Last 
> weekend my computer crashed while my Dad was trying to install Talking 
> Typing Teacher on it. Do any of you use this program? Will it work on 
> a 2009 Mac Book Pro? What operating system is on the Mac Book Pro? How 
> do I turn voiceover on using the Mac? Can Abdobe Flash content be 
> played on the Mac? 
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From sbonenfant2 at gmail.com  Mon Mar 25 17:50:13 2019
From: sbonenfant2 at gmail.com (simon bonenfant)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:50:13 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Questions About The Mac book Pro
Message-ID: <5c9914ea.1c69fb81.668ca.a345@mx.google.com>

Hello Rona, 
The mac book  pro runs a the mac os software the version depends on the computers operating system. If it's 2009  it probably won't be running the latest. 
If you don't know what operating system the mac is on I'm assuming you don't know how to use voice over on mac? 
It is a little hard to explain in one email but it is usable. To turn voice over on the mac press the command and f5 keys. 
If you've ever used a bluetooth keyboard on ios that is basicly voice over on the mac with a shortcut called quick nav. To turn on quick nav press the left and right arrow together. That allows you to just use the arrow keys to navigate. 
Finally I am not familiar with talking typing teacher however I have used a program called talking typer so I'm figuring this is what it is or similar. That will not run on the mac system but you can run windows on the mac with either bootcamp or vm. 
Hope this is helpful and if you have any other questions let me know I know a lot about mac. 
Thanks. 
Simon. 
Sent from my braille note touch.

On Mar 25, 2019 1:19 PM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Dear Students,
>
> I hope all of you are doing well. I have some questions for you. Last weekend my computer crashed while my Dad was trying to install Talking Typing Teacher on it. Do any of you use this program? Will it work on a 2009 Mac Book Pro? What operating system is on the Mac Book Pro? How do I turn voiceover on using the Mac? Can Abdobe Flash content be played on the Mac? 
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From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com  Mon Mar 25 17:54:52 2019
From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:54:52 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Questions About The Mac book Pro
In-Reply-To: <5c990d8d.1c69fb81.6f2b7.b2bc@mx.google.com>
References: <5c990d8d.1c69fb81.6f2b7.b2bc@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <3443979E-9359-4BF4-8228-6B0AA53C1EAA@gmail.com>

Hi, the Mac is set up just like the windows computer. On your right side of the spacebar, you have your arrow keys, on the left side is starting from the button closest to the spacebar, you have your ALT key for windows or command key for Mac, to the left of that you have your start menu for windows or option for Mac, the function key which you never use on your windows computer you use on the mack for a couple of things and that’s the fourth button from the left of the spacebar instead of the third, and your control is the third key from the left instead of the last one on the Mac versus  windows. As for turning voiceover on, you hold down the command key and you press the fifth function key at the top of the keyboard starting from the left side where the escape key is. I really don’t think you will need talking typing teacher for this, because you can go into the help menu with the hotkey control option H which will give you all the help items that you will need including the voiceover quick start guide that will guide you through using voiceover on the computer. Plus, when you go through that menu, one of the other options is the keyboard help, which when you activate it, it will tell you what each letter is and what its function is if it has a hot key associated with it, besides talking typing teacher I don’t think you should need, because if you place your fingers at the home row and all the other keys fall into place, that’s how I was taught, I rarely had to use that program anyway, and you also learn a hell of a lot faster without it if you practice it every day, especially if you’re going to need it more.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 25, 2019, at 13:19, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear Students,
> 
> I hope all of you are doing well. I have some questions for you. Last weekend my computer crashed while my Dad was trying to install Talking Typing Teacher on it. Do any of you use this program? Will it work on a 2009 Mac Book Pro? What operating system is on the Mac Book Pro? How do I turn voiceover on using the Mac? Can Abdobe Flash content be played on the Mac? 
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From kat.bottner at gmail.com  Mon Mar 25 18:03:57 2019
From: kat.bottner at gmail.com (Kat Bottner)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:03:57 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Questions About The Mac book Pro
In-Reply-To: <5c9914ea.1c69fb81.668ca.a345@mx.google.com>
References: <5c9914ea.1c69fb81.668ca.a345@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <C5116CD4-03F9-41EB-82E6-7385725ECB29@gmail.com>

Talking Typing teacher is another typing program that teaches you how to type. It has different lessons that you can do.
Thanks,
Kat

> On Mar 25, 2019, at 1:50 PM, simon bonenfant via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello Rona, 
> The mac book  pro runs a the mac os software the version depends on the computers operating system. If it's 2009  it probably won't be running the latest. 
> If you don't know what operating system the mac is on I'm assuming you don't know how to use voice over on mac? 
> It is a little hard to explain in one email but it is usable. To turn voice over on the mac press the command and f5 keys. 
> If you've ever used a bluetooth keyboard on ios that is basicly voice over on the mac with a shortcut called quick nav. To turn on quick nav press the left and right arrow together. That allows you to just use the arrow keys to navigate. 
> Finally I am not familiar with talking typing teacher however I have used a program called talking typer so I'm figuring this is what it is or similar. That will not run on the mac system but you can run windows on the mac with either bootcamp or vm. 
> Hope this is helpful and if you have any other questions let me know I know a lot about mac. 
> Thanks. 
> Simon. 
> Sent from my braille note touch.
> 
>> On Mar 25, 2019 1:19 PM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Dear Students,
>> 
>> I hope all of you are doing well. I have some questions for you. Last weekend my computer crashed while my Dad was trying to install Talking Typing Teacher on it. Do any of you use this program? Will it work on a 2009 Mac Book Pro? What operating system is on the Mac Book Pro? How do I turn voiceover on using the Mac? Can Abdobe Flash content be played on the Mac? 
>> _______________________________________________
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From rbacchus228 at gmail.com  Mon Mar 25 18:55:05 2019
From: rbacchus228 at gmail.com (Roanna Bacchus)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:55:05 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Mac Commands
Message-ID: <5c99240b.1c69fb81.54f26.67db@mx.google.com>

Can I please have a document with some basic Mac commands? My sister has just informed me that the Mac is different than the Windows platform.

From zdreicer at gmail.com  Mon Mar 25 19:42:27 2019
From: zdreicer at gmail.com (Zachary N. Griego-Dreicer)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:42:27 -0600
Subject: [NABS-L] Mac Commands
In-Reply-To: <5c99240b.1c69fb81.54f26.67db@mx.google.com>
References: <5c99240b.1c69fb81.54f26.67db@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <4DB47FE7-F45F-41BE-9E0B-E08756DAF73E@gmail.com>

I believe there’s an extensive list at Apple.com/accessibility but I haven’t gone there in quite a while so I am not sure if it still exists



“Live the life you want”
-National Federation of the Blind

Sent from my iPhone XS  Using VoiceOver

> On Mar 25, 2019, at 12:55, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Can I please have a document with some basic Mac commands? My sister has just informed me that the Mac is different than the Windows platform.
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From jhud7789 at twc.com  Mon Mar 25 21:11:17 2019
From: jhud7789 at twc.com (joseph hudson)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:11:17 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Mac Commands
In-Reply-To: <5c99240b.1c69fb81.54f26.67db@mx.google.com>
References: <5c99240b.1c69fb81.54f26.67db@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <CF90CF95-0158-4EC9-88C6-55C8DBEB8A5E@twc.com>

Here is a link to a blog post that was updated in 2018. This should work currently what the current OS. If I get an updated version, I will be glad to postdate or send it to you directly.

https://www.applevis.com/guides/macos/general-keyboard-shortcut-commands-mac-os

> On Mar 25, 2019, at 1:55 PM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Can I please have a document with some basic Mac commands? My sister has just informed me that the Mac is different than the Windows platform.
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From espinozaaaron94 at gmail.com  Tue Mar 26 15:31:52 2019
From: espinozaaaron94 at gmail.com (Aaron Espinoza)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:31:52 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
Message-ID: <a4acf100-c7a3-4c25-2fff-fe87231b79be@gmail.com>

Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or 
courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some 
that are accessible.



From matthewhgip at gmail.com  Tue Mar 26 15:36:44 2019
From: matthewhgip at gmail.com (Matthew Gip)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:36:44 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] March Madness Aira Offer
Message-ID: <102A86D7-E854-4BCF-A972-D91D34E29BFB@gmail.com>

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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 mausbun at nevada.unr.edu  Tue Mar 26 15:38:15 2019
From: mausbun at nevada.unr.edu (Michael Ausbun)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:38:15 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
In-Reply-To: <a4acf100-c7a3-4c25-2fff-fe87231b79be@gmail.com>
References: <a4acf100-c7a3-4c25-2fff-fe87231b79be@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <56B102B0-FF8C-4498-866D-09575B112D0E@nevada.unr.edu>

Hi Aaron, 
The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may find useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display where possible helps greatly. 
I hope this helps. 
Respectfully, 
Michael Ausbun 


> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some that are accessible.
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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From hstaley at nfbtx.org  Tue Mar 26 15:46:56 2019
From: hstaley at nfbtx.org (Harry Staley)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:46:56 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
In-Reply-To: <56B102B0-FF8C-4498-866D-09575B112D0E@nevada.unr.edu>
References: <a4acf100-c7a3-4c25-2fff-fe87231b79be@gmail.com>
	<56B102B0-FF8C-4498-866D-09575B112D0E@nevada.unr.edu>
Message-ID: <A29C88C5-9CC4-4199-B505-4A36DDC183E0@nfbtx.org>

Call Jeanine Lineback.

> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Michael Ausbun via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Aaron, 
> The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may find useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display where possible helps greatly. 
> I hope this helps. 
> Respectfully, 
> Michael Ausbun 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some that are accessible.
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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From awildheir at gmail.com  Tue Mar 26 17:06:59 2019
From: awildheir at gmail.com (Aimee Harwood)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:06:59 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
In-Reply-To: <A29C88C5-9CC4-4199-B505-4A36DDC183E0@nfbtx.org>
References: <a4acf100-c7a3-4c25-2fff-fe87231b79be@gmail.com>
	<56B102B0-FF8C-4498-866D-09575B112D0E@nevada.unr.edu>
	<A29C88C5-9CC4-4199-B505-4A36DDC183E0@nfbtx.org>
Message-ID: <8371F235-3200-4D52-885D-B1221CAAC114@gmail.com>

Hey Harry. I am not familiar with Jeanine Lineback. However, I am also interested in the answer to the question posed above as I am considering changing my goal to computer science. 

Aimee

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 26, 2019, at 11:46 AM, Harry Staley via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Call Jeanine Lineback.
> 
>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Michael Ausbun via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Aaron, 
>> The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may find useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display where possible helps greatly. 
>> I hope this helps. 
>> Respectfully, 
>> Michael Ausbun 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some that are accessible.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> NABS-L mailing list
>>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L:
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From armando at theblindadvocate.com  Tue Mar 26 17:28:29 2019
From: armando at theblindadvocate.com (Armando Vias)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:28:29 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] =?utf-8?q?Blind_Americans_Are_Protesting_The_Refusal_of?=
 =?utf-8?q?_The_Entertainment_Industry_To_Cast_Them_=E2=80=93_The_Blind_Ad?=
 =?utf-8?q?vocate_Blog?=
Message-ID: <38BD85CF-EF44-4A37-84CA-A7B6E7FA41B3@theblindadvocate.com>

I wrote this post on my blog.
https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com/2019/03/25/blind-americans-are-protesting-the-refusal-of-the-entertainment-industry-to-cast-them/

Blind Americans Are Protesting The Refusal of The Entertainment Industry To Cast Them
Webmaster	March 25, 2019	Edit
Updated: 1:10 PM, March 26, 2019

Update: The National Federation of the Blind is holding a social media protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2019 between 12:00-2:00 PM Eastern Time. Please stay tuned for updates.

United States:

Blind Americans all across the United States are protesting the refusal of the entertainment industry to cast them as blind actors. This is due to an upcoming series called “In The Dark,” in which it airs on April 4, 2019 on the CW. This series features a blind character, in which it is played by a sighted actor. Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, (NFB), has released a statement on a press release as follows:

“The entertainment industry has produced dozens of movies and TV shows portraying blind characters, usually offensively or inaccurately, and not even one of them has featured a blind actor in a recurring lead role. If blind people are included, they play supporting roles, and sometimes there is a single blind writer or consultant. If organizations like the National Federation of the Blind are consulted at all, the consultation occurs after production, and the producers seek validation rather than collaboration. The forthcoming midseason replacement series ‘In the Dark’ is no different. Its producers sought to justify their exclusion of a blind actor from the leading role in a session full of excuses at a recent conference. These excuses were inadequate and needlessly dismissive of blind actors. We have had enough! There are blind actors looking for work, and no sighted actor, however accomplished or talented, can bring the same insight and authenticity to a blind character. Sighted actors receiving attention and awards for portraying blind people is itself deeply offensive. We, and our lives, are not Oscar or Emmy bait. If the entertainment industry and the viewing public are interested in learning about us, that is well and good. But we will define how we are portrayed by taking our rightful place on America’s movie and TV screens.

“We demand that the CW network and the producers of ‘In the Dark’ withdraw the finished episodes and re-shoot them with a blind actor in the starring role. If this demand is not met, we call upon all advertisers involved with the program to withdraw their sponsorship and urge all Americans to join us in enjoying other viewing options if the show airs. Furthermore, the National Federation of the Blind will not endorse or collaborate on any scripted film or TV series with a blind character if its producers do not develop a substantive plan to cast a blind actor. Finally, we will actively oppose and boycott any project where no such plan is in place. We invite the entertainment industry to work proactively with us to identify and develop the talent of blind actors rather than focusing on casting sighted actors under cover of the spurious claim that blind talent cannot be found. The shameful history of Hollywood defining us without our participation ends now.”

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-Mark A. Riccobono

"The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together, with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality."
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Are you a blind student? Visit this website to learn about the National Association of Blind Students, (NABS), a division of the National Federation of the Blind.
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To find your student division, visit https://nabslink.org/content/contact-our-state-divisions

Sent from my iPhone

From maurice.mines at gmail.com  Tue Mar 26 17:30:41 2019
From: maurice.mines at gmail.com (Maurice Mines)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:30:41 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
In-Reply-To: <A29C88C5-9CC4-4199-B505-4A36DDC183E0@nfbtx.org>
References: <a4acf100-c7a3-4c25-2fff-fe87231b79be@gmail.com>
	<56B102B0-FF8C-4498-866D-09575B112D0E@nevada.unr.edu>
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Hi, you want to email her! I don’t believe
Bag gives out her number.


Back however is a great resource for working with, and learning how to 
make certain that the pages that are written with what you are trying to 
learn are accessible. Another suggestion is to join the Web-enabled 
list. Hope this helps by the way everyone on that list that I just 
suggestion are people who write pages professionally and represent 
business, higher education etc.

Sincerely Maurice Mines.
Amateur station callsign kd0iko.
VP national Federation of the blind of California Bakersfield chapter.

On 26 Mar 2019, at 8:46, Harry Staley via NABS-L wrote:

> Call Jeanine Lineback.
>
>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Michael Ausbun via NABS-L 
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Aaron,
>> The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may 
>> find useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display 
>> where possible helps greatly.
>> I hope this helps.
>> Respectfully,
>> Michael Ausbun
>>
>>
>>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L 
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or 
>>> courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding 
>>> some that are accessible.
>>>
>>>
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From janae.burgmeier at gmail.com  Tue Mar 26 18:55:34 2019
From: janae.burgmeier at gmail.com (Janae Burgmeier)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:55:34 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] April outreach theme.
Message-ID: <A9CE2A51-6D0B-4BF2-828F-FC36B913E88F@gmail.com>

Hello students. 
Thank you to everyone who participated in any of the “how to build your student division” activities. April, we will be diving into all things money!  We want to hear from you!  What questions do you have about budgeting, bank accounts or financial education? What would you like to see from the outreach committee thus month relating to this topic? 

From b.schulz at sbcglobal.net  Tue Mar 26 19:03:56 2019
From: b.schulz at sbcglobal.net (Bryan Schulz)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:03:56 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
In-Reply-To: <a4acf100-c7a3-4c25-2fff-fe87231b79be@gmail.com>
References: <a4acf100-c7a3-4c25-2fff-fe87231b79be@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <032f01d4e406$aa2623f0$fe726bd0$@sbcglobal.net>

Hi,

Sightpoint books from Australia are great!

HTML & CSS Books
Build Your Own Website The Right Way Using HTML & CSS, 3rd ...
https://www.sitepoint.com/html-css/books/
Bryan


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From nmabuelhawa at gmail.com  Tue Mar 26 19:54:01 2019
From: nmabuelhawa at gmail.com (Naim Abu-ElHawa)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:54:01 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] April outreach theme.
In-Reply-To: <A9CE2A51-6D0B-4BF2-828F-FC36B913E88F@gmail.com>
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Hello. Good Day! When one thinks Of money, one thinks of financial
literacy. How do we understand all the proper terminology?  Crypto
currency? Index funds? Hedge funds? ETFs? Stock portfolios?  Foreign
currency exchanges? Return on investment? Equity? Those may be  General
investment and/or real estate terms, but how does one best understand those
terms, along with more simple financial terminology, like a budget? How can
one properly  explore investment options? Being that we are students and on
a Tight budget, how could we start on our   Individualized  moneymaking
journeys? One could find endless YouTube tutorials and books about how to
invest in real estate, how to build a strong stock portfolio, or how to
invest in mutual funds and/or ETFs. But where does one  get started? On a
college budget, that is. To invest in real estate, one needs at least two
years of work history and a good credit score, Along with a decent down
payment,  or start up capital,  for a business/entrepreneurship. How does
one build credit? If one wants to avoid credit cards, are there other means
to build credit? These are topics we would all love to explore,   But we
get confused where to start. Personally, I would like to find a financial
mentor; someone who could point me in the direction of smart money moves.
May we all head off in the direction of financial freedom and money
success.  Many thanks and much respect.
 Sincerely,
Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa


On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 2:56 PM Janae Burgmeier via NABS-L <
nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello students.
> Thank you to everyone who participated in any of the “how to build your
> student division” activities. April, we will be diving into all things
> money!  We want to hear from you!  What questions do you have about
> budgeting, bank accounts or financial education? What would you like to see
> from the outreach committee thus month relating to this topic?
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From annis1 at live.marshall.edu  Wed Mar 27 13:14:11 2019
From: annis1 at live.marshall.edu (Annis, Tara)
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:14:11 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] CSS and html & my own question
Message-ID: <BL0PR01MB465903B1C197274A487B8E46D6580@BL0PR01MB4659.prod.exchangelabs.com>

Hello all,

I have a minor in Computer Science so over the years have gathered some info about CSShtml and other internet related info.  Bookshare, www.bookshare.org, does have many books  about this topic that are accessible;It's difficult to remember specific titles off the top of my head,  but I think the html or css 24 hour trainer books are good.  A while ago, Bookshare did feature some  CS books that featured images of the code, so did not read with JAWS, but  that doesn't seem to be the case now for the recently added books.  I've downloaded many, and I think almost all were accessible with a screen reader.  Yes, in general,  Computer science content is more accessible than mathematics; accessible electronic math content is much more difficult to find CS. 
I do  have a question of my own, though.  Is there a specific braille code for computer  code?  I mean, does one write out all the words in Grade 1 braille, say if one had the int I =tara, would tara be written out or have the "ar" sign?  Also, wen one uses a braille display to read the code,  what setitngs should one use, as in grad 1, Nemmeth, etc.?  What about the other symbols, as in <, >, =, is that Nemmeth?

Thanks,
Tara

Tara Annis
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Today's Topics:

   1. Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
      (Aaron Espinoza)
   2. March Madness Aira Offer (Matthew Gip)
   3. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
      (Michael Ausbun)
   4. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
      (Harry Staley)
   5. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
      (Aimee Harwood)
   6. Blind Americans Are Protesting The Refusal of The
      Entertainment Industry To Cast Them ? The Blind Advocate Blog
      (Armando Vias)
   7. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
      (Maurice Mines)
   8. April outreach theme. (Janae Burgmeier)
   9. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
      (Bryan Schulz)
  10. Re: April outreach theme. (Naim Abu-ElHawa)


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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:31:52 -0700
From: Aaron Espinoza <espinozaaaron94 at gmail.com>
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
	Courses
Message-ID: <a4acf100-c7a3-4c25-2fff-fe87231b79be at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed

Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some that are accessible.




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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:36:44 -0700
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To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Cc: Kelly at aira.io
Subject: [NABS-L] March Madness Aira Offer
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:38:15 -0500
From: Michael Ausbun <mausbun at nevada.unr.edu>
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	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
	Courses
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Hi Aaron,
The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may find useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display where possible helps greatly. 
I hope this helps. 
Respectfully,
Michael Ausbun 


> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some that are accessible.
> 
> 
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:46:56 -0500
From: Harry Staley <hstaley at nfbtx.org>
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
	Courses
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Call Jeanine Lineback.

> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Michael Ausbun via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Aaron,
> The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may find useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display where possible helps greatly. 
> I hope this helps. 
> Respectfully,
> Michael Ausbun
> 
> 
>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some that are accessible.
>> 
>> 
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:06:59 -0400
From: Aimee Harwood <awildheir at gmail.com>
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
	Courses
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Hey Harry. I am not familiar with Jeanine Lineback. However, I am also interested in the answer to the question posed above as I am considering changing my goal to computer science. 

Aimee

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 26, 2019, at 11:46 AM, Harry Staley via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Call Jeanine Lineback.
> 
>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Michael Ausbun via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Aaron, 
>> The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may find useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display where possible helps greatly. 
>> I hope this helps. 
>> Respectfully, 
>> Michael Ausbun 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some that are accessible.
>>> 
>>> 
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:28:29 -0400
From: Armando Vias <armando at theblindadvocate.com>
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Subject: [NABS-L] Blind Americans Are Protesting The Refusal of The
	Entertainment Industry To Cast Them ? The Blind Advocate Blog
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I wrote this post on my blog.
https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com/2019/03/25/blind-americans-are-protesting-the-refusal-of-the-entertainment-industry-to-cast-them/

Blind Americans Are Protesting The Refusal of The Entertainment Industry To Cast Them
Webmaster	March 25, 2019	Edit
Updated: 1:10 PM, March 26, 2019

Update: The National Federation of the Blind is holding a social media protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2019 between 12:00-2:00 PM Eastern Time. Please stay tuned for updates.

United States:

Blind Americans all across the United States are protesting the refusal of the entertainment industry to cast them as blind actors. This is due to an upcoming series called ?In The Dark,? in which it airs on April 4, 2019 on the CW. This series features a blind character, in which it is played by a sighted actor. Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, (NFB), has released a statement on a press release as follows:

?The entertainment industry has produced dozens of movies and TV shows portraying blind characters, usually offensively or inaccurately, and not even one of them has featured a blind actor in a recurring lead role. If blind people are included, they play supporting roles, and sometimes there is a single blind writer or consultant. If organizations like the National Federation of the Blind are consulted at all, the consultation occurs after production, and the producers seek validation rather than collaboration. The forthcoming midseason replacement series ?In the Dark? is no different. Its producers sought to justify their exclusion of a blind actor from the leading role in a session full of excuses at a recent conference. These excuses were inadequate and needlessly dismissive of blind actors. We have had enough! There are blind actors looking for work, and no sighted actor, however accomplished or talented, can bring the same insight and authenticity to a blind character. Sighted actors receiving attention and awards for portraying blind people is itself deeply offensive. We, and our lives, are not Oscar or Emmy bait. If the entertainment industry and the viewing public are interested in learning about us, that is well and good. But we will define how we are portrayed by taking our rightful place on America?s movie and TV screens.

?We demand that the CW network and the producers of ?In the Dark? withdraw the finished episodes and re-shoot them with a blind actor in the starring role. If this demand is not met, we call upon all advertisers involved with the program to withdraw their sponsorship and urge all Americans to join us in enjoying other viewing options if the show airs. Furthermore, the National Federation of the Blind will not endorse or collaborate on any scripted film or TV series with a blind character if its producers do not develop a substantive plan to cast a blind actor. Finally, we will actively oppose and boycott any project where no such plan is in place. We invite the entertainment industry to work proactively with us to identify and develop the talent of blind actors rather than focusing on casting sighted actors under cover of the spurious claim that blind talent cannot be found. The shameful history of Hollywood defining us without our participation ends now.?

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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:30:41 -0700
From: "Maurice Mines" <maurice.mines at gmail.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
	Courses
Message-ID: <6465096A-D9C6-439E-90D2-60246645E551 at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed

Hi, you want to email her! I don?t believe
Bag gives out her number.


Back however is a great resource for working with, and learning how to 
make certain that the pages that are written with what you are trying to 
learn are accessible. Another suggestion is to join the Web-enabled 
list. Hope this helps by the way everyone on that list that I just 
suggestion are people who write pages professionally and represent 
business, higher education etc.

Sincerely Maurice Mines.
Amateur station callsign kd0iko.
VP national Federation of the blind of California Bakersfield chapter.

On 26 Mar 2019, at 8:46, Harry Staley via NABS-L wrote:

> Call Jeanine Lineback.
>
>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Michael Ausbun via NABS-L 
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Aaron,
>> The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may 
>> find useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display 
>> where possible helps greatly.
>> I hope this helps.
>> Respectfully,
>> Michael Ausbun
>>
>>
>>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L 
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or 
>>> courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding 
>>> some that are accessible.
>>>
>>>
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:55:34 -0500
From: Janae Burgmeier <janae.burgmeier at gmail.com>
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Subject: [NABS-L] April outreach theme.
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Hello students. 
Thank you to everyone who participated in any of the ?how to build your student division? activities. April, we will be diving into all things money!  We want to hear from you!  What questions do you have about budgeting, bank accounts or financial education? What would you like to see from the outreach committee thus month relating to this topic? 


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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:03:56 -0500
From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
	<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
	Courses
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Hi,

Sightpoint books from Australia are great!

HTML & CSS Books
Build Your Own Website The Right Way Using HTML & CSS, 3rd ...
https://www.sitepoint.com/html-css/books/
Bryan


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Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or courses
because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some that are
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:54:01 -0400
From: Naim Abu-ElHawa <nmabuelhawa at gmail.com>
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
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Subject: Re: [NABS-L] April outreach theme.
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Hello. Good Day! When one thinks Of money, one thinks of financial
literacy. How do we understand all the proper terminology?  Crypto
currency? Index funds? Hedge funds? ETFs? Stock portfolios?  Foreign
currency exchanges? Return on investment? Equity? Those may be  General
investment and/or real estate terms, but how does one best understand those
terms, along with more simple financial terminology, like a budget? How can
one properly  explore investment options? Being that we are students and on
a Tight budget, how could we start on our   Individualized  moneymaking
journeys? One could find endless YouTube tutorials and books about how to
invest in real estate, how to build a strong stock portfolio, or how to
invest in mutual funds and/or ETFs. But where does one  get started? On a
college budget, that is. To invest in real estate, one needs at least two
years of work history and a good credit score, Along with a decent down
payment,  or start up capital,  for a business/entrepreneurship. How does
one build credit? If one wants to avoid credit cards, are there other means
to build credit? These are topics we would all love to explore,   But we
get confused where to start. Personally, I would like to find a financial
mentor; someone who could point me in the direction of smart money moves.
May we all head off in the direction of financial freedom and money
success.  Many thanks and much respect.
 Sincerely,
Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa


On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 2:56 PM Janae Burgmeier via NABS-L <
nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello students.
> Thank you to everyone who participated in any of the ?how to build your
> student division? activities. April, we will be diving into all things
> money!  We want to hear from you!  What questions do you have about
> budgeting, bank accounts or financial education? What would you like to see
> from the outreach committee thus month relating to this topic?
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From jordanmirander at icloud.com  Thu Mar 28 14:59:42 2019
From: jordanmirander at icloud.com (Jordan Mirander)
Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 07:59:42 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] NABS-L Digest, Vol 149, Issue 28
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Hello all, I am seeking a roommate to room with Aaron Espinoza, Abu Howa,  and myself at the 2019 national convention of the national Federation of the blind. If you are interested please reply to this email.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 28, 2019, at 5:00 AM, nabs-l-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
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> Today's Topics:
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>   1. CSS and html & my own question (Annis, Tara)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:14:11 +0000
> From: "Annis, Tara" <annis1 at live.marshall.edu>
> To: "nabs-l at nfbnet.org" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NABS-L] CSS and html & my own question
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> Hello all,
> 
> I have a minor in Computer Science so over the years have gathered some info about CSShtml and other internet related info.  Bookshare, www.bookshare.org, does have many books  about this topic that are accessible;It's difficult to remember specific titles off the top of my head,  but I think the html or css 24 hour trainer books are good.  A while ago, Bookshare did feature some  CS books that featured images of the code, so did not read with JAWS, but  that doesn't seem to be the case now for the recently added books.  I've downloaded many, and I think almost all were accessible with a screen reader.  Yes, in general,  Computer science content is more accessible than mathematics; accessible electronic math content is much more difficult to find CS. 
> I do  have a question of my own, though.  Is there a specific braille code for computer  code?  I mean, does one write out all the words in Grade 1 braille, say if one had the int I =tara, would tara be written out or have the "ar" sign?  Also, wen one uses a braille display to read the code,  what setitngs should one use, as in grad 1, Nemmeth, etc.?  What about the other symbols, as in <, >, =, is that Nemmeth?
> 
> Thanks,
> Tara
> 
> Tara Annis
> E-mail: annis1 at live.marshall.edu
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> Phone: (304) 617-7892
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> Today's Topics:
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>   1. Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
>      (Aaron Espinoza)
>   2. March Madness Aira Offer (Matthew Gip)
>   3. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
>      (Michael Ausbun)
>   4. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
>      (Harry Staley)
>   5. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
>      (Aimee Harwood)
>   6. Blind Americans Are Protesting The Refusal of The
>      Entertainment Industry To Cast Them ? The Blind Advocate Blog
>      (Armando Vias)
>   7. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
>      (Maurice Mines)
>   8. April outreach theme. (Janae Burgmeier)
>   9. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
>      (Bryan Schulz)
>  10. Re: April outreach theme. (Naim Abu-ElHawa)
> 
> 
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:31:52 -0700
> From: Aaron Espinoza <espinozaaaron94 at gmail.com>
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
>    Courses
> Message-ID: <a4acf100-c7a3-4c25-2fff-fe87231b79be at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
> 
> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some that are accessible.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:36:44 -0700
> From: Matthew Gip <matthewhgip at gmail.com>
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Kelly at aira.io
> Subject: [NABS-L] March Madness Aira Offer
> Message-ID: <102A86D7-E854-4BCF-A972-D91D34E29BFB at gmail.com>
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> Please spread the message below far and wide from our friends from Aira. 
> 
> Dear Friends & Family of Aira,
> 
> As you know, Aira?s employees love working at Aira. Now?s your chance to find out what we?re all about. Aira is running a promo called March Madness, their best deal yet ? and your opportunity to get in on the fun as a Friend and Family of Aira.
> 
> In celebration of our three million-minute milestone, we?re running a promotion where you can get three months of Aira absolutely free. This is an exclusive offer for new users, and Friends & Family of Aira (that?s you!). Sign up for the Intro Plan today, pay for the first month, and we?ll cover the cost of the next three consecutive months.
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> To sign up using this promo, call our toll free number at 1-800-835-1934 and make sure you mention ?March Madness?. But you better be quick, we?re only running this offer until March 31, 2019! This offer is only valid if you have a free Aira account and have never paid for a monthly plan before.
> 
> Do you know anyone else who has been waiting for an offer like this? Feel free to share this email with them! And while you?re at it, click here to learn about Aira in just 25 seconds.
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> Matthew Gip
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> 
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:38:15 -0500
> From: Michael Ausbun <mausbun at nevada.unr.edu>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>    <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
>    Courses
> Message-ID: <56B102B0-FF8C-4498-866D-09575B112D0E at nevada.unr.edu>
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> 
> Hi Aaron,
> The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may find useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display where possible helps greatly. 
> I hope this helps. 
> Respectfully,
> Michael Ausbun 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some that are accessible.
>> 
>> 
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:46:56 -0500
> From: Harry Staley <hstaley at nfbtx.org>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>    <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
>    Courses
> Message-ID: <A29C88C5-9CC4-4199-B505-4A36DDC183E0 at nfbtx.org>
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> 
> Call Jeanine Lineback.
> 
>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Michael Ausbun via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Aaron,
>> The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may find useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display where possible helps greatly. 
>> I hope this helps. 
>> Respectfully,
>> Michael Ausbun
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some that are accessible.
>>> 
>>> 
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> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:06:59 -0400
> From: Aimee Harwood <awildheir at gmail.com>
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>    <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
>    Courses
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> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
> 
> Hey Harry. I am not familiar with Jeanine Lineback. However, I am also interested in the answer to the question posed above as I am considering changing my goal to computer science. 
> 
> Aimee
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 11:46 AM, Harry Staley via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Call Jeanine Lineback.
>> 
>>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Michael Ausbun via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Aaron, 
>>> The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may find useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display where possible helps greatly. 
>>> I hope this helps. 
>>> Respectfully, 
>>> Michael Ausbun 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some that are accessible.
>>>> 
>>>> 
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:28:29 -0400
> From: Armando Vias <armando at theblindadvocate.com>
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [NABS-L] Blind Americans Are Protesting The Refusal of The
>    Entertainment Industry To Cast Them ? The Blind Advocate Blog
> Message-ID:
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> I wrote this post on my blog.
> https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com/2019/03/25/blind-americans-are-protesting-the-refusal-of-the-entertainment-industry-to-cast-them/
> 
> Blind Americans Are Protesting The Refusal of The Entertainment Industry To Cast Them
> Webmaster    March 25, 2019    Edit
> Updated: 1:10 PM, March 26, 2019
> 
> Update: The National Federation of the Blind is holding a social media protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2019 between 12:00-2:00 PM Eastern Time. Please stay tuned for updates.
> 
> United States:
> 
> Blind Americans all across the United States are protesting the refusal of the entertainment industry to cast them as blind actors. This is due to an upcoming series called ?In The Dark,? in which it airs on April 4, 2019 on the CW. This series features a blind character, in which it is played by a sighted actor. Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, (NFB), has released a statement on a press release as follows:
> 
> ?The entertainment industry has produced dozens of movies and TV shows portraying blind characters, usually offensively or inaccurately, and not even one of them has featured a blind actor in a recurring lead role. If blind people are included, they play supporting roles, and sometimes there is a single blind writer or consultant. If organizations like the National Federation of the Blind are consulted at all, the consultation occurs after production, and the producers seek validation rather than collaboration. The forthcoming midseason replacement series ?In the Dark? is no different. Its producers sought to justify their exclusion of a blind actor from the leading role in a session full of excuses at a recent conference. These excuses were inadequate and needlessly dismissive of blind actors. We have had enough! There are blind actors looking for work, and no sighted actor, however accomplished or talented, can bring the same insight and authenticity to a blind character. Sighted a
> ctors receiving attention and awards for portraying blind people is itself deeply offensive. We, and our lives, are not Oscar or Emmy bait. If the entertainment industry and the viewing public are interested in learning about us, that is well and good. But we will define how we are portrayed by taking our rightful place on America?s movie and TV screens.
> 
> ?We demand that the CW network and the producers of ?In the Dark? withdraw the finished episodes and re-shoot them with a blind actor in the starring role. If this demand is not met, we call upon all advertisers involved with the program to withdraw their sponsorship and urge all Americans to join us in enjoying other viewing options if the show airs. Furthermore, the National Federation of the Blind will not endorse or collaborate on any scripted film or TV series with a blind character if its producers do not develop a substantive plan to cast a blind actor. Finally, we will actively oppose and boycott any project where no such plan is in place. We invite the entertainment industry to work proactively with us to identify and develop the talent of blind actors rather than focusing on casting sighted actors under cover of the spurious claim that blind talent cannot be found. The shameful history of Hollywood defining us without our participation ends now.?
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> "WE ARE THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, AND WE CANNOT BE SHUT DOWN!"
> -Mark A. Riccobono
> 
> "The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. Together, with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into reality."
> Website: www.nfb.org
> Are you a blind student? Visit this website to learn about the National Association of Blind Students, (NABS), a division of the National Federation of the Blind.
> https://nabslink.org
> To find your student division, visit https://nabslink.org/content/contact-our-state-divisions
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:30:41 -0700
> From: "Maurice Mines" <maurice.mines at gmail.com>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>    <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
>    Courses
> Message-ID: <6465096A-D9C6-439E-90D2-60246645E551 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
> 
> Hi, you want to email her! I don?t believe
> Bag gives out her number.
> 
> 
> Back however is a great resource for working with, and learning how to 
> make certain that the pages that are written with what you are trying to 
> learn are accessible. Another suggestion is to join the Web-enabled 
> list. Hope this helps by the way everyone on that list that I just 
> suggestion are people who write pages professionally and represent 
> business, higher education etc.
> 
> Sincerely Maurice Mines.
> Amateur station callsign kd0iko.
> VP national Federation of the blind of California Bakersfield chapter.
> 
>> On 26 Mar 2019, at 8:46, Harry Staley via NABS-L wrote:
>> 
>> Call Jeanine Lineback.
>> 
>>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Michael Ausbun via NABS-L 
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Aaron,
>>> The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may 
>>> find useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display 
>>> where possible helps greatly.
>>> I hope this helps.
>>> Respectfully,
>>> Michael Ausbun
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L 
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or 
>>>> courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding 
>>>> some that are accessible.
>>>> 
>>>> 
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> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:55:34 -0500
> From: Janae Burgmeier <janae.burgmeier at gmail.com>
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [NABS-L] April outreach theme.
> Message-ID: <A9CE2A51-6D0B-4BF2-828F-FC36B913E88F at gmail.com>
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> Hello students. 
> Thank you to everyone who participated in any of the ?how to build your student division? activities. April, we will be diving into all things money!  We want to hear from you!  What questions do you have about budgeting, bank accounts or financial education? What would you like to see from the outreach committee thus month relating to this topic? 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:03:56 -0500
> From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
>    <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
>    Courses
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> 
> Hi,
> 
> Sightpoint books from Australia are great!
> 
> HTML & CSS Books
> Build Your Own Website The Right Way Using HTML & CSS, 3rd ...
> https://www.sitepoint.com/html-css/books/
> Bryan
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> NABS-L
> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 10:32 AM
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Aaron Espinoza <espinozaaaron94 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
> 
> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or courses
> because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some that are
> accessible.
> 
> 
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> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:54:01 -0400
> From: Naim Abu-ElHawa <nmabuelhawa at gmail.com>
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>    <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] April outreach theme.
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> 
> Hello. Good Day! When one thinks Of money, one thinks of financial
> literacy. How do we understand all the proper terminology?  Crypto
> currency? Index funds? Hedge funds? ETFs? Stock portfolios?  Foreign
> currency exchanges? Return on investment? Equity? Those may be  General
> investment and/or real estate terms, but how does one best understand those
> terms, along with more simple financial terminology, like a budget? How can
> one properly  explore investment options? Being that we are students and on
> a Tight budget, how could we start on our   Individualized  moneymaking
> journeys? One could find endless YouTube tutorials and books about how to
> invest in real estate, how to build a strong stock portfolio, or how to
> invest in mutual funds and/or ETFs. But where does one  get started? On a
> college budget, that is. To invest in real estate, one needs at least two
> years of work history and a good credit score, Along with a decent down
> payment,  or start up capital,  for a business/entrepreneurship. How does
> one build credit? If one wants to avoid credit cards, are there other means
> to build credit? These are topics we would all love to explore,   But we
> get confused where to start. Personally, I would like to find a financial
> mentor; someone who could point me in the direction of smart money moves.
> May we all head off in the direction of financial freedom and money
> success.  Many thanks and much respect.
> Sincerely,
> Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa
> 
> 
> On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 2:56 PM Janae Burgmeier via NABS-L <
> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>> Hello students.
>> Thank you to everyone who participated in any of the ?how to build your
>> student division? activities. April, we will be diving into all things
>> money!  We want to hear from you!  What questions do you have about
>> budgeting, bank accounts or financial education? What would you like to see
>> from the outreach committee thus month relating to this topic?
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From cmendez at nfb.org  Fri Mar 29 20:57:10 2019
From: cmendez at nfb.org (Mendez, Catherine)
Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:57:10 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Only two days left to apply for a National Federation of
 the Blind scholarship
Message-ID: <3661BE13-F473-484B-AA95-54D322033FB1@nfb.org>

Greetings! This is the final reminder that the deadline for this year’s NFB scholarship applications is March 31. You only have two days left to get your name into the running to be a scholarship finalist. Please make sure you fill out all of the required fields of the application and upload all of the supporting documents by midnight on the 31st.

Please visit https://nfb.org/index.php/scholarships
To apply.  Once your application is complete and you have uploaded all of the required documents, don’t forget to hit submit!

Remember, you can’t win if you don’t apply, and time is running out!


Cayte Mendez
Chairperson, National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Committee
Phone: 315-345-3813

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From dakotastella748 at gmail.com  Fri Mar 29 21:41:36 2019
From: dakotastella748 at gmail.com (Sydney Steuernagel)
Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 17:41:36 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Career questions
Message-ID: <7F0D9527-C5BA-460B-8304-3D51EE345AA4@gmail.com>

Good evening
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the field of therapeutic recreation? Or if anyone knows anyone who is a visually impaired therapeutic recreation specialist? Here in the US. I’m interested in the field and I’m considering studying it but I would like to find someone who is visually impaired and practicing recreational therapist to ask some questions about adaptations and the like.

Thanks
Best 
Sydney 

From eschlenker at cox.net  Fri Mar 29 22:41:27 2019
From: eschlenker at cox.net (Emily Schlenker)
Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 17:41:27 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Career questions
In-Reply-To: <7F0D9527-C5BA-460B-8304-3D51EE345AA4@gmail.com>
References: <7F0D9527-C5BA-460B-8304-3D51EE345AA4@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F50291F4-3E57-4387-9618-B20CBF746FB9@cox.net>

I have never heard of anyone, but I’m sure it can be done. Being a trailblazer is definitely hard, but it is worth it! Good luck!
Emily

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 29, 2019, at 4:41 PM, Sydney Steuernagel via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good evening
> I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the field of therapeutic recreation? Or if anyone knows anyone who is a visually impaired therapeutic recreation specialist? Here in the US. I’m interested in the field and I’m considering studying it but I would like to find someone who is visually impaired and practicing recreational therapist to ask some questions about adaptations and the like.
> 
> Thanks
> Best 
> Sydney 
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From dakotastella748 at gmail.com  Sat Mar 30 03:24:37 2019
From: dakotastella748 at gmail.com (Sydney Steuernagel)
Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 23:24:37 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Career questions
In-Reply-To: <F50291F4-3E57-4387-9618-B20CBF746FB9@cox.net>
References: <7F0D9527-C5BA-460B-8304-3D51EE345AA4@gmail.com>
	<F50291F4-3E57-4387-9618-B20CBF746FB9@cox.net>
Message-ID: <955946AC-E115-46C0-B23D-5940C809B8B8@gmail.com>

Hi Emily. Nice to virtually meet you. Thank you. What are you studying? Yes I’m sure it can be done to, I just would like to be able to you know bounce ideas and questions off of someone who’s been doing it for a while that’s also visually impaired.

Sydney 

> On Mar 29, 2019, at 6:41 PM, Emily Schlenker via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I have never heard of anyone, but I’m sure it can be done. Being a trailblazer is definitely hard, but it is worth it! Good luck!
> Emily
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 29, 2019, at 4:41 PM, Sydney Steuernagel via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Good evening
>> I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the field of therapeutic recreation? Or if anyone knows anyone who is a visually impaired therapeutic recreation specialist? Here in the US. I’m interested in the field and I’m considering studying it but I would like to find someone who is visually impaired and practicing recreational therapist to ask some questions about adaptations and the like.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Best 
>> Sydney 
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From eschlenker at cox.net  Sat Mar 30 15:31:22 2019
From: eschlenker at cox.net (Emily Schlenker)
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2019 10:31:22 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Career questions
In-Reply-To: <955946AC-E115-46C0-B23D-5940C809B8B8@gmail.com>
References: <7F0D9527-C5BA-460B-8304-3D51EE345AA4@gmail.com>
	<F50291F4-3E57-4387-9618-B20CBF746FB9@cox.net>
	<955946AC-E115-46C0-B23D-5940C809B8B8@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D2D7AD6B-89CB-4DFA-B848-3CC8DFF0FCB9@cox.net>

I have a minor in chemistry and I am finishing a major in biology. I am applying to pharmacy school.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 29, 2019, at 10:24 PM, Sydney Steuernagel via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Emily. Nice to virtually meet you. Thank you. What are you studying? Yes I’m sure it can be done to, I just would like to be able to you know bounce ideas and questions off of someone who’s been doing it for a while that’s also visually impaired.
> 
> Sydney 
> 
>> On Mar 29, 2019, at 6:41 PM, Emily Schlenker via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I have never heard of anyone, but I’m sure it can be done. Being a trailblazer is definitely hard, but it is worth it! Good luck!
>> Emily
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Mar 29, 2019, at 4:41 PM, Sydney Steuernagel via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Good evening
>>> I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the field of therapeutic recreation? Or if anyone knows anyone who is a visually impaired therapeutic recreation specialist? Here in the US. I’m interested in the field and I’m considering studying it but I would like to find someone who is visually impaired and practicing recreational therapist to ask some questions about adaptations and the like.
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> Best 
>>> Sydney 
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From rilee.sloan1 at gmail.com  Sat Mar 30 15:40:37 2019
From: rilee.sloan1 at gmail.com (Rilee Sloan)
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2019 10:40:37 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] NABS-L Digest, Vol 149, Issue 28
In-Reply-To: <14E5352C-E30B-423D-BE15-D72E21EC20ED@icloud.com>
References: <mailman.45.1553774402.1142.nabs-l_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
	<14E5352C-E30B-423D-BE15-D72E21EC20ED@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <CA+XHiHbgehqAUOsZdjc=AvZAEmWgPwYv7c6o4suz_cqPyzJ92A@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Jordan,

My name is Rilee Sloan. I am interested in sharing a room with you all.

I’m a 19-year-old federationist from Oklahoma. It’s important to know that
I do have a guide dog. He’ll need to play in the room occasionally but that
has never been an issue for my roommates in the past. I always try to play
with him while my roommates are gone.

Rilee

On Thu, Mar 28, 2019 at 10:01 AM Jordan Mirander via NABS-L <
nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello all, I am seeking a roommate to room with Aaron Espinoza, Abu Howa,
> and myself at the 2019 national convention of the national Federation of
> the blind. If you are interested please reply to this email.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Mar 28, 2019, at 5:00 AM, nabs-l-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
> >
> > Send NABS-L mailing list submissions to
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> > than "Re: Contents of NABS-L digest..."
> >
> >
> > Today's Topics:
> >
> >   1. CSS and html & my own question (Annis, Tara)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:14:11 +0000
> > From: "Annis, Tara" <annis1 at live.marshall.edu>
> > To: "nabs-l at nfbnet.org" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: [NABS-L] CSS and html & my own question
> > Message-ID:
> >    <
> BL0PR01MB465903B1C197274A487B8E46D6580 at BL0PR01MB4659.prod.exchangelabs.com
> >
> >
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I have a minor in Computer Science so over the years have gathered some
> info about CSShtml and other internet related info.  Bookshare,
> www.bookshare.org, does have many books  about this topic that are
> accessible;It's difficult to remember specific titles off the top of my
> head,  but I think the html or css 24 hour trainer books are good.  A while
> ago, Bookshare did feature some  CS books that featured images of the code,
> so did not read with JAWS, but  that doesn't seem to be the case now for
> the recently added books.  I've downloaded many, and I think almost all
> were accessible with a screen reader.  Yes, in general,  Computer science
> content is more accessible than mathematics; accessible electronic math
> content is much more difficult to find CS.
> > I do  have a question of my own, though.  Is there a specific braille
> code for computer  code?  I mean, does one write out all the words in Grade
> 1 braille, say if one had the int I =tara, would tara be written out or
> have the "ar" sign?  Also, wen one uses a braille display to read the
> code,  what setitngs should one use, as in grad 1, Nemmeth, etc.?  What
> about the other symbols, as in <, >, =, is that Nemmeth?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > 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 <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> nabs-l-request at nfbnet.org
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 8:00 AM
> > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: NABS-L Digest, Vol 149, Issue 27
> >
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> > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
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> >
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> >
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> "Re: Contents of NABS-L digest..."
> >
> >
> > Today's Topics:
> >
> >   1. Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
> >      (Aaron Espinoza)
> >   2. March Madness Aira Offer (Matthew Gip)
> >   3. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
> >      (Michael Ausbun)
> >   4. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
> >      (Harry Staley)
> >   5. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
> >      (Aimee Harwood)
> >   6. Blind Americans Are Protesting The Refusal of The
> >      Entertainment Industry To Cast Them ? The Blind Advocate Blog
> >      (Armando Vias)
> >   7. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
> >      (Maurice Mines)
> >   8. April outreach theme. (Janae Burgmeier)
> >   9. Re: Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
> >      (Bryan Schulz)
> >  10. Re: April outreach theme. (Naim Abu-ElHawa)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:31:52 -0700
> > From: Aaron Espinoza <espinozaaaron94 at gmail.com>
> > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
> >    Courses
> > Message-ID: <a4acf100-c7a3-4c25-2fff-fe87231b79be at gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
> >
> > Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or
> courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some
> that are accessible.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:36:44 -0700
> > From: Matthew Gip <matthewhgip at gmail.com>
> > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Kelly at aira.io
> > Subject: [NABS-L] March Madness Aira Offer
> > Message-ID: <102A86D7-E854-4BCF-A972-D91D34E29BFB at gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> >
> > Please spread the message below far and wide from our friends from Aira.
> >
> > Dear Friends & Family of Aira,
> >
> > As you know, Aira?s employees love working at Aira. Now?s your chance to
> find out what we?re all about. Aira is running a promo called March
> Madness, their best deal yet ? and your opportunity to get in on the fun as
> a Friend and Family of Aira.
> >
> > In celebration of our three million-minute milestone, we?re running a
> promotion where you can get three months of Aira absolutely free. This is
> an exclusive offer for new users, and Friends & Family of Aira (that?s
> you!). Sign up for the Intro Plan today, pay for the first month, and we?ll
> cover the cost of the next three consecutive months.
> >
> > That?s $29 for four months of on-demand access to our certified agents.
> >
> > To sign up using this promo, call our toll free number at 1-800-835-1934
> and make sure you mention ?March Madness?. But you better be quick, we?re
> only running this offer until March 31, 2019! This offer is only valid if
> you have a free Aira account and have never paid for a monthly plan before.
> >
> > Do you know anyone else who has been waiting for an offer like this?
> Feel free to share this email with them! And while you?re at it, click here
> to learn about Aira in just 25 seconds.
> >
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> >
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> >
> >
> > 1-800-835-1934
> >
> > www.aira.io
> > support at aira.io
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:38:15 -0500
> > From: Michael Ausbun <mausbun at nevada.unr.edu>
> > To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> >    <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
> >    Courses
> > Message-ID: <56B102B0-FF8C-4498-866D-09575B112D0E at nevada.unr.edu>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
> >
> > Hi Aaron,
> > The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may find
> useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display where
> possible helps greatly.
> > I hope this helps.
> > Respectfully,
> > Michael Ausbun
> >
> >
> >> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L <
> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or
> courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some
> that are accessible.
> >>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> 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/mausbun%40nevada.u
> >> nr.edu
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 4
> > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:46:56 -0500
> > From: Harry Staley <hstaley at nfbtx.org>
> > To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> >    <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
> >    Courses
> > Message-ID: <A29C88C5-9CC4-4199-B505-4A36DDC183E0 at nfbtx.org>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
> >
> > Call Jeanine Lineback.
> >
> >> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Michael Ausbun via NABS-L <
> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi Aaron,
> >> The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may find
> useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display where
> possible helps greatly.
> >> I hope this helps.
> >> Respectfully,
> >> Michael Ausbun
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L <
> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or
> courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some
> that are accessible.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> NABS-L mailing list
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> >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 5
> > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:06:59 -0400
> > From: Aimee Harwood <awildheir at gmail.com>
> > To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> >    <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
> >    Courses
> > Message-ID: <8371F235-3200-4D52-885D-B1221CAAC114 at gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
> >
> > Hey Harry. I am not familiar with Jeanine Lineback. However, I am also
> interested in the answer to the question posed above as I am considering
> changing my goal to computer science.
> >
> > Aimee
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Mar 26, 2019, at 11:46 AM, Harry Staley via NABS-L <
> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Call Jeanine Lineback.
> >>
> >>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Michael Ausbun via NABS-L <
> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Hi Aaron,
> >>> The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may
> find useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display where
> possible helps greatly.
> >>> I hope this helps.
> >>> Respectfully,
> >>> Michael Ausbun
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L <
> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or
> courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some
> that are accessible.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> NABS-L mailing list
> >>>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
> >>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
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> NABS-L:
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> >>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
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> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 6
> > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:28:29 -0400
> > From: Armando Vias <armando at theblindadvocate.com>
> > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: [NABS-L] Blind Americans Are Protesting The Refusal of The
> >    Entertainment Industry To Cast Them ? The Blind Advocate Blog
> > Message-ID:
> >    <38BD85CF-EF44-4A37-84CA-A7B6E7FA41B3 at theblindadvocate.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> >
> > I wrote this post on my blog.
> >
> https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com/2019/03/25/blind-americans-are-protesting-the-refusal-of-the-entertainment-industry-to-cast-them/
> >
> > Blind Americans Are Protesting The Refusal of The Entertainment Industry
> To Cast Them
> > Webmaster    March 25, 2019    Edit
> > Updated: 1:10 PM, March 26, 2019
> >
> > Update: The National Federation of the Blind is holding a social media
> protest on Wednesday, May 27, 2019 between 12:00-2:00 PM Eastern Time.
> Please stay tuned for updates.
> >
> > United States:
> >
> > Blind Americans all across the United States are protesting the refusal
> of the entertainment industry to cast them as blind actors. This is due to
> an upcoming series called ?In The Dark,? in which it airs on April 4, 2019
> on the CW. This series features a blind character, in which it is played by
> a sighted actor. Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of
> the Blind, (NFB), has released a statement on a press release as follows:
> >
> > ?The entertainment industry has produced dozens of movies and TV shows
> portraying blind characters, usually offensively or inaccurately, and not
> even one of them has featured a blind actor in a recurring lead role. If
> blind people are included, they play supporting roles, and sometimes there
> is a single blind writer or consultant. If organizations like the National
> Federation of the Blind are consulted at all, the consultation occurs after
> production, and the producers seek validation rather than collaboration.
> The forthcoming midseason replacement series ?In the Dark? is no different.
> Its producers sought to justify their exclusion of a blind actor from the
> leading role in a session full of excuses at a recent conference. These
> excuses were inadequate and needlessly dismissive of blind actors. We have
> had enough! There are blind actors looking for work, and no sighted actor,
> however accomplished or talented, can bring the same insight and
> authenticity to a blind character. Sighted a
> > ctors receiving attention and awards for portraying blind people is
> itself deeply offensive. We, and our lives, are not Oscar or Emmy bait. If
> the entertainment industry and the viewing public are interested in
> learning about us, that is well and good. But we will define how we are
> portrayed by taking our rightful place on America?s movie and TV screens.
> >
> > ?We demand that the CW network and the producers of ?In the Dark?
> withdraw the finished episodes and re-shoot them with a blind actor in the
> starring role. If this demand is not met, we call upon all advertisers
> involved with the program to withdraw their sponsorship and urge all
> Americans to join us in enjoying other viewing options if the show airs.
> Furthermore, the National Federation of the Blind will not endorse or
> collaborate on any scripted film or TV series with a blind character if its
> producers do not develop a substantive plan to cast a blind actor. Finally,
> we will actively oppose and boycott any project where no such plan is in
> place. We invite the entertainment industry to work proactively with us to
> identify and develop the talent of blind actors rather than focusing on
> casting sighted actors under cover of the spurious claim that blind talent
> cannot be found. The shameful history of Hollywood defining us without our
> participation ends now.?
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Armando Vias
> > Student
> > Email: armando at theblindadvocate.com
> > Website: https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com
> > Follow me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theblndadvocate
> >
> > "WE ARE THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND, AND WE CANNOT BE SHUT
> DOWN!"
> > -Mark A. Riccobono
> >
> > "The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day, we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back. Together, with love, hope, and
> determination, we transform dreams into reality."
> > Website: www.nfb.org
> > Are you a blind student? Visit this website to learn about the National
> Association of Blind Students, (NABS), a division of the National
> Federation of the Blind.
> > https://nabslink.org
> > To find your student division, visit
> https://nabslink.org/content/contact-our-state-divisions
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 7
> > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:30:41 -0700
> > From: "Maurice Mines" <maurice.mines at gmail.com>
> > To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> >    <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
> >    Courses
> > Message-ID: <6465096A-D9C6-439E-90D2-60246645E551 at gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
> >
> > Hi, you want to email her! I don?t believe
> > Bag gives out her number.
> >
> >
> > Back however is a great resource for working with, and learning how to
> > make certain that the pages that are written with what you are trying to
> > learn are accessible. Another suggestion is to join the Web-enabled
> > list. Hope this helps by the way everyone on that list that I just
> > suggestion are people who write pages professionally and represent
> > business, higher education etc.
> >
> > Sincerely Maurice Mines.
> > Amateur station callsign kd0iko.
> > VP national Federation of the blind of California Bakersfield chapter.
> >
> >> On 26 Mar 2019, at 8:46, Harry Staley via NABS-L wrote:
> >>
> >> Call Jeanine Lineback.
> >>
> >>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:38 AM, Michael Ausbun via NABS-L
> >>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Hi Aaron,
> >>> The website,  https://www.w3schools.com/ has some content you may
> >>> find useful. I find that for best results, using a braille display
> >>> where possible helps greatly.
> >>> I hope this helps.
> >>> Respectfully,
> >>> Michael Ausbun
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Aaron Espinoza via NABS-L
> >>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or
> >>>> courses because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding
> >>>> some that are accessible.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> _______________________________________________
> >>>> 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/mausbun%40nevada.unr.edu
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> NABS-L mailing list
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> >>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
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> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 8
> > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:55:34 -0500
> > From: Janae Burgmeier <janae.burgmeier at gmail.com>
> > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: [NABS-L] April outreach theme.
> > Message-ID: <A9CE2A51-6D0B-4BF2-828F-FC36B913E88F at gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
> >
> > Hello students.
> > Thank you to everyone who participated in any of the ?how to build your
> student division? activities. April, we will be diving into all things
> money!  We want to hear from you!  What questions do you have about
> budgeting, bank accounts or financial education? What would you like to see
> from the outreach committee thus month relating to this topic?
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 9
> > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:03:56 -0500
> > From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
> > To: "'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'"
> >    <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or
> >    Courses
> > Message-ID: <032f01d4e406$aa2623f0$fe726bd0$@sbcglobal.net>
> > Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Sightpoint books from Australia are great!
> >
> > HTML & CSS Books
> > Build Your Own Website The Right Way Using HTML & CSS, 3rd ...
> > https://www.sitepoint.com/html-css/books/
> > Bryan
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Aaron Espinoza via
> > NABS-L
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 10:32 AM
> > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Aaron Espinoza <espinozaaaron94 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible HTML, CSS, and Java Script Books Or Courses
> >
> > Does anyone know about accessible HTML, CSS and Java Scrip books or
> courses
> > because I am trying to learn it but having trouble finding some that are
> > accessible.
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > NABS-L mailing list
> > NABS-L at nfbnet.org
> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> > NABS-L:
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> >
> >
> > ---
> > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG.
> > https://www.avg.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 10
> > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:54:01 -0400
> > From: Naim Abu-ElHawa <nmabuelhawa at gmail.com>
> > To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> >    <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] April outreach theme.
> > Message-ID:
> >    <CADTXCF+9qjcXpq5HLRr+bxFOrbwvUeNgMJpNchaTXTyoMLz1tg at mail.gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> >
> > Hello. Good Day! When one thinks Of money, one thinks of financial
> > literacy. How do we understand all the proper terminology?  Crypto
> > currency? Index funds? Hedge funds? ETFs? Stock portfolios?  Foreign
> > currency exchanges? Return on investment? Equity? Those may be  General
> > investment and/or real estate terms, but how does one best understand
> those
> > terms, along with more simple financial terminology, like a budget? How
> can
> > one properly  explore investment options? Being that we are students and
> on
> > a Tight budget, how could we start on our   Individualized  moneymaking
> > journeys? One could find endless YouTube tutorials and books about how to
> > invest in real estate, how to build a strong stock portfolio, or how to
> > invest in mutual funds and/or ETFs. But where does one  get started? On a
> > college budget, that is. To invest in real estate, one needs at least two
> > years of work history and a good credit score, Along with a decent down
> > payment,  or start up capital,  for a business/entrepreneurship. How does
> > one build credit? If one wants to avoid credit cards, are there other
> means
> > to build credit? These are topics we would all love to explore,   But we
> > get confused where to start. Personally, I would like to find a financial
> > mentor; someone who could point me in the direction of smart money moves.
> > May we all head off in the direction of financial freedom and money
> > success.  Many thanks and much respect.
> > Sincerely,
> > Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 2:56 PM Janae Burgmeier via NABS-L <
> > nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> >> Hello students.
> >> Thank you to everyone who participated in any of the ?how to build your
> >> student division? activities. April, we will be diving into all things
> >> money!  We want to hear from you!  What questions do you have about
> >> budgeting, bank accounts or financial education? What would you like to
> see
> >> from the outreach committee thus month relating to this topic?
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> NABS-L mailing list
> >> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
> >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >> NABS-L:
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> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: Digest Footer
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> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > End of NABS-L Digest, Vol 149, Issue 27
> > ***************************************
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
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> >
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> > ***************************************
>
>
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From ninam0814 at gmail.com  Sat Mar 30 16:42:13 2019
From: ninam0814 at gmail.com (Nina Marranca)
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:42:13 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Career questions
In-Reply-To: <7F0D9527-C5BA-460B-8304-3D51EE345AA4@gmail.com>
References: <7F0D9527-C5BA-460B-8304-3D51EE345AA4@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CCFFA49-713B-4619-9296-E227D577B795@gmail.com>

Hi. I am going to school to be a clinical psychologist, so recreational therapy is not something I personally want to get specialized in. however, from what I know, RT has many different fields, including sports/physical activities, music, art, and animal assisted interventions. I also believe it deals with either individuals or groups. An example I'm remembering from a psych class I took is grooming animals with dementia patients to increase muscle mobility and socialization.
I definitely think this is an amazing field to go into as a blind person, especially since the majority of activities have a tactile centered approach.
Music, animal activities, art, and other types of RT seem to be based off things done in every day life; they are just used in a more treatment oriented way. So, in short, as blind people, we already make accommodations for ourselves in these areas; it'd be very feasible to carry that over into the client patient relationship.
This was an awesome question, and I'll keep my rain open for anyone whose visually impaired in this field.
Best,
Nina

On 3/29/19, 17:43, "NABS-L on behalf of Sydney Steuernagel via NABS-L" <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org on behalf of nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

    Good evening
    I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the field of therapeutic recreation? Or if anyone knows anyone who is a visually impaired therapeutic recreation specialist? Here in the US. I’m interested in the field and I’m considering studying it but I would like to find someone who is visually impaired and practicing recreational therapist to ask some questions about adaptations and the like.
    
    Thanks
    Best 
    Sydney 
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From dakotastella748 at gmail.com  Sat Mar 30 18:27:29 2019
From: dakotastella748 at gmail.com (Sydney Steuernagel)
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2019 14:27:29 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Career questions
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References: <7F0D9527-C5BA-460B-8304-3D51EE345AA4@gmail.com>
	<8CCFFA49-713B-4619-9296-E227D577B795@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <05FC0935-ED89-4734-9CA7-1985EA77613E@gmail.com>

Hi Nina
Thanks so much for giving me some feedback. Yes, I was thinking that because I have experience with adapting certain activities that would be something I could bring to the table in terms of working with clients. And yes it is a very diverse field that can be used in a variety of settings with A multitude of populations which is something else I liked. And you’re right it can be done here in groups or individually I like the flexibility of that. Psychology is a very interesting field. I’ve taken some psych classes and I have enjoyed them all. I like how there’s many different types and many different schools of thought that goes into ways  of applying it. If I don’t pursue therapeutic recreation, the other area of study I was thinking about going into if human relations. The way my school program works is it’s half psychology have sociology which I think is a really interesting blend and give you a roundabout view  and knowledge into dynamics of individual and group behavior.

Sydney 

> On Mar 30, 2019, at 12:42 PM, Nina Marranca via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi. I am going to school to be a clinical psychologist, so recreational therapy is not something I personally want to get specialized in. however, from what I know, RT has many different fields, including sports/physical activities, music, art, and animal assisted interventions. I also believe it deals with either individuals or groups. An example I'm remembering from a psych class I took is grooming animals with dementia patients to increase muscle mobility and socialization.
> I definitely think this is an amazing field to go into as a blind person, especially since the majority of activities have a tactile centered approach.
> Music, animal activities, art, and other types of RT seem to be based off things done in every day life; they are just used in a more treatment oriented way. So, in short, as blind people, we already make accommodations for ourselves in these areas; it'd be very feasible to carry that over into the client patient relationship.
> This was an awesome question, and I'll keep my rain open for anyone whose visually impaired in this field.
> Best,
> Nina
> 
> On 3/29/19, 17:43, "NABS-L on behalf of Sydney Steuernagel via NABS-L" <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org on behalf of nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>    Good evening
>    I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the field of therapeutic recreation? Or if anyone knows anyone who is a visually impaired therapeutic recreation specialist? Here in the US. I’m interested in the field and I’m considering studying it but I would like to find someone who is visually impaired and practicing recreational therapist to ask some questions about adaptations and the like.
> 
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>    Best 
>    Sydney 
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From armando at theblindadvocate.com  Sun Mar 31 02:11:25 2019
From: armando at theblindadvocate.com (Armando Vias)
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2019 22:11:25 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] =?utf-8?q?Georgia_Senate_Passes_Bill=2C_Protecting_The_?=
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https://theblindadvocate.wordpress.com/2019/03/30/georgia-senate-passes-bill-protecting-the-rights-of-blind-parents/

Georgia Senate Passes Bill, Protecting The Rights Of Blind Parents
Webmaster	March 30, 2019	Edit
Updated: 10:02 PM, March 30, 2019

Note: This article was suppose to be published yesterday, but due to formatting issues, the article has been republished to correct the formatting. If you have any questions about this article, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions by clicking this link and choosing a specific email address.

On Thursday, March 28, 2019, members of the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia, (NFBGA), a state affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind, (NFB), the oldest and largest organization in the United States, was at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia. The night before, members of the organization were encouraged to call their Senators and asked them to support HB79. HB79, as known as the parental rights bill for blind parents, protects them from being discriminated against by the courts, child-placing agencies, or Department of Human Services.

Below is a statement from Gaylon Tootle, First Vice President of the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia.

“Hello.

This is a great day for the NFBGA, as we have finally passed our parental rights bill for blind parents, commonly referred to as House Bill 79. This is a bill that we have been working on for quite a while, approximately two to three years, and our hard work has finally paid off. Shout out to all of my brothers and sisters in the struggle to simply show the people that all we would like to do is live the lives we want. We, as members in the NFB understand the fact that blindness is a characteristic that does not define us. It is just simply a part of who we are. We would like to give a special shout out to Representative Carl Gilliard, a representative from Savannah, Georgia, who sponsored the bill in the state house, and a shout out to Senator Mike Rhett, who sponsored and carried the bill in the state Senate. As I said, there was a lot of hard work. Everyone in the affiliate contributed to the success, Armando including you my brother. So pat yourself on the back. Everybody we need to give themselves a big hug because simply that’s what we do.

Congratulations team! Let’s continue to go out and build the Federation!”

The state Senate voted 49-2, and the bill is expected to go to the Governor’s desk for his signature before becoming law in the state. Below, you will find tweets related to the bill. Please stay tuned as this story will be updated with more information on the bill.



--
Armando Vias
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From janae.burgmeier at gmail.com  Sun Mar 31 14:00:59 2019
From: janae.burgmeier at gmail.com (Janae Burgmeier)
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2019 09:00:59 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Outreach committee planning meeting
Message-ID: <7279498B-58E7-411C-B22D-E0137149D253@gmail.com>

Hi everyone!  Friendly reminder that the outreach planning committee is  Monday April 1st at 9 eastern. It’s not an April fools joke I rompiste!  Come with your ideas on financial education and what you would like to learn about this month regarding that topic! 
Call in info 
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From martinezana770 at gmail.com  Sun Mar 31 19:27:38 2019
From: martinezana770 at gmail.com (Ana Martinez)
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2019 14:27:38 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] any social work majors?
Message-ID: <CAPMxSt23uAeZ8REFNLD7210+aiSt5cEa_6B=zO1gAJ2bb4=X7w@mail.gmail.com>

hi all, I was wondering if there were any social work majors? I'm
thinking on switching my major to social work next semester and I was
wondering if anyone else was doing social work


From cory.j.mcmahon at gmail.com  Sun Mar 31 20:14:48 2019
From: cory.j.mcmahon at gmail.com (Cory McMahon)
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2019 15:14:48 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] any social work majors?
In-Reply-To: <CAPMxSt23uAeZ8REFNLD7210+aiSt5cEa_6B=zO1gAJ2bb4=X7w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAPMxSt23uAeZ8REFNLD7210+aiSt5cEa_6B=zO1gAJ2bb4=X7w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <143501d4e7fe$650542a0$2f0fc7e0$@gmail.com>

Hello,

In addition to reaching out to NABS-L, you may want to send a message to the
Human Service Division mailing list.

Sincerely,

Cory McMahon

-----Original Message-----
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NABS-L
Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2019 2:28 PM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Cc: Ana Martinez <martinezana770 at gmail.com>
Subject: [NABS-L] any social work majors?

hi all, I was wondering if there were any social work majors? I'm thinking
on switching my major to social work next semester and I was wondering if
anyone else was doing social work

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From desai1shikha at gmail.com  Sun Mar 31 20:28:08 2019
From: desai1shikha at gmail.com (Shikha)
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2019 16:28:08 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] any social work majors?
In-Reply-To: <143501d4e7fe$650542a0$2f0fc7e0$@gmail.com>
References: <CAPMxSt23uAeZ8REFNLD7210+aiSt5cEa_6B=zO1gAJ2bb4=X7w@mail.gmail.com>
	<143501d4e7fe$650542a0$2f0fc7e0$@gmail.com>
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My name is Shikha. I agree. I have my master degree in social work. What are your questions? I am happy to help. 

Shikha Desai
Bachelor in Social Work
Georgia State University 18
Master in Social Work Georgia State University Specialize Community Partnership 19 

> On Mar 31, 2019, at 4:14 PM, Cory McMahon via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> In addition to reaching out to NABS-L, you may want to send a message to the
> Human Service Division mailing list.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Cory McMahon
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ana Martinez via
> NABS-L
> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2019 2:28 PM
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Ana Martinez <martinezana770 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] any social work majors?
> 
> hi all, I was wondering if there were any social work majors? I'm thinking
> on switching my major to social work next semester and I was wondering if
> anyone else was doing social work
> 
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From desai1shikha at gmail.com  Sun Mar 31 20:29:42 2019
From: desai1shikha at gmail.com (Shikha)
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2019 16:29:42 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] any social work majors?
In-Reply-To: <143501d4e7fe$650542a0$2f0fc7e0$@gmail.com>
References: <CAPMxSt23uAeZ8REFNLD7210+aiSt5cEa_6B=zO1gAJ2bb4=X7w@mail.gmail.com>
	<143501d4e7fe$650542a0$2f0fc7e0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8E5B3954-8FD8-4BCC-83CB-F200EFB8FE50@gmail.com>

I also got my bachelors degree in social work as well. 

Shikha Desai
Bachelor in Social Work
Georgia State University 18
Master in Social Work Georgia State University Specialize Community Partnership 19 

> On Mar 31, 2019, at 4:14 PM, Cory McMahon via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> In addition to reaching out to NABS-L, you may want to send a message to the
> Human Service Division mailing list.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Cory McMahon
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ana Martinez via
> NABS-L
> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2019 2:28 PM
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Ana Martinez <martinezana770 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] any social work majors?
> 
> hi all, I was wondering if there were any social work majors? I'm thinking
> on switching my major to social work next semester and I was wondering if
> anyone else was doing social work
> 
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From desai1shikha at gmail.com  Sun Mar 31 20:32:08 2019
From: desai1shikha at gmail.com (Shikha)
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2019 16:32:08 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] any social work majors?
In-Reply-To: <143501d4e7fe$650542a0$2f0fc7e0$@gmail.com>
References: <CAPMxSt23uAeZ8REFNLD7210+aiSt5cEa_6B=zO1gAJ2bb4=X7w@mail.gmail.com>
	<143501d4e7fe$650542a0$2f0fc7e0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <198FD7D3-A276-4D3C-B30E-B2E3F91BDFFD@gmail.com>

I don’t know if my email went through. My name is Shikha and I got my bachelors and Masters degree in social work. What are your questions? I do not mind helping.

Shikha Desai
Bachelor in Social Work
Georgia State University 18
Master in Social Work Georgia State University Specialize Community Partnership 19 

> On Mar 31, 2019, at 4:14 PM, Cory McMahon via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> In addition to reaching out to NABS-L, you may want to send a message to the
> Human Service Division mailing list.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Cory McMahon
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ana Martinez via
> NABS-L
> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2019 2:28 PM
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Ana Martinez <martinezana770 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] any social work majors?
> 
> hi all, I was wondering if there were any social work majors? I'm thinking
> on switching my major to social work next semester and I was wondering if
> anyone else was doing social work
> 
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From cory.j.mcmahon at gmail.com  Sun Mar 31 20:34:15 2019
From: cory.j.mcmahon at gmail.com (Cory McMahon)
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2019 15:34:15 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] any social work majors?
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References: <CAPMxSt23uAeZ8REFNLD7210+aiSt5cEa_6B=zO1gAJ2bb4=X7w@mail.gmail.com>
	<143501d4e7fe$650542a0$2f0fc7e0$@gmail.com>
	<198FD7D3-A276-4D3C-B30E-B2E3F91BDFFD@gmail.com>
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I don't have specific questions; I was responding to the person who asked if there were any socialwork majors.

-----Original Message-----
From: Shikha <desai1shikha at gmail.com> 
Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2019 3:32 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Cory McMahon <cory.j.mcmahon at gmail.com>; Ana Martinez <martinezana770 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] any social work majors?

I don’t know if my email went through. My name is Shikha and I got my bachelors and Masters degree in social work. What are your questions? I do not mind helping.

Shikha Desai
Bachelor in Social Work
Georgia State University 18
Master in Social Work Georgia State University Specialize Community Partnership 19 

> On Mar 31, 2019, at 4:14 PM, Cory McMahon via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> In addition to reaching out to NABS-L, you may want to send a message 
> to the Human Service Division mailing list.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Cory McMahon
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ana Martinez via 
> NABS-L
> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2019 2:28 PM
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Ana Martinez <martinezana770 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NABS-L] any social work majors?
> 
> hi all, I was wondering if there were any social work majors? I'm 
> thinking on switching my major to social work next semester and I was 
> wondering if anyone else was doing social work
> 
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From knownoflove at gmail.com  Sun Mar 31 20:41:31 2019
From: knownoflove at gmail.com (Miranda)
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2019 16:41:31 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] any social work majors?
In-Reply-To: <CAPMxSt23uAeZ8REFNLD7210+aiSt5cEa_6B=zO1gAJ2bb4=X7w@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi,
I will be graduating with my bachelors in social work on May 11. I too switched majors, and I am so glad I did. I was originally in interdisciplinary studies major with cognates in global studies, teaching English as a second language, and human services. While I loved that degree, social work will open many more doors. What is your current major? What do you want to do after graduation? Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Best wishes, Miranda


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> On Mar 31, 2019, at 3:27 PM, Ana Martinez via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> hi all, I was wondering if there were any social work majors? I'm
> thinking on switching my major to social work next semester and I was
> wondering if anyone else was doing social work
> 
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From jfranks at nfbtx.org  Sun Mar 31 20:42:35 2019
From: jfranks at nfbtx.org (Jonathan Franks)
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2019 15:42:35 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] any social work majors?
In-Reply-To: <CAPMxSt23uAeZ8REFNLD7210+aiSt5cEa_6B=zO1gAJ2bb4=X7w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAPMxSt23uAeZ8REFNLD7210+aiSt5cEa_6B=zO1gAJ2bb4=X7w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <80045ABF-933F-466B-AAE8-BA2039991CDA@nfbtx.org>

Hello, I earned my bachelors degree in social work with a minor in psychology in 2016  and I am currently finishing up earning my masters degree in social work. I concur with Cory in checking out the human services mailing list, there are numerous social workers on there.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 31, 2019, at 2:27 PM, Ana Martinez via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> hi all, I was wondering if there were any social work majors? I'm
> thinking on switching my major to social work next semester and I was
> wondering if anyone else was doing social work
> 
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From dakotastella748 at gmail.com  Sun Mar 31 22:36:19 2019
From: dakotastella748 at gmail.com (Sydney Steuernagel)
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2019 18:36:19 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] any social work majors?
In-Reply-To: <CAPMxSt23uAeZ8REFNLD7210+aiSt5cEa_6B=zO1gAJ2bb4=X7w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAPMxSt23uAeZ8REFNLD7210+aiSt5cEa_6B=zO1gAJ2bb4=X7w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7D8E81D0-9AA9-4B1F-BD32-D16C82581713@gmail.com>

Hi. I have a friend who goes to a school where social work is very prevalent. She’s considering majoring in it. If you want I can relay any questions you might have about it or ask if she would like to exchange emails and then you could ask her directly.

Sydney 

> On Mar 31, 2019, at 3:27 PM, Ana Martinez via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> hi all, I was wondering if there were any social work majors? I'm
> thinking on switching my major to social work next semester and I was
> wondering if anyone else was doing social work
> 
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