From nabs.president at gmail.com Tue Jun 1 17:03:49 2021 From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President) Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 10:03:49 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Registration, Membership Dues, and Principles of Engagement for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting Message-ID:  Hello NABS Family, Can you believe it’s already June? 2021 is flying by, but the good news is that means It’s time to get pumped up for the national convention and specifically for what we anticipate will be the largest gathering of blind students to date! We are excited to announce that registration for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting, happening on July 7, 2021, is now live. This year, we have a few items pertaining to membership dues and our election process that we want to share as well. Please read this email in its entirety. Registering for the 2021 NABS Annual Business Meeting We invite all students, life-time learners, and allies to register for our NABS Business meeting using this form. Completing registration will help ensure we have your most up to date information. Not to mention, it will be what qualifies you for amazing door prizes throughout the evening. Please note that anyone can register to attend our event up until the start of the convention on July 6, 2021. However, if you intend to vote in this year’s election process, you must be registered by June 21, 2021. 2020-2021 Membership Dues We additionally want to notify all current and potential members of an important note for this year’s membership dues collecting process. The National Federation of the Blind is transitioning from a fiscal calendar year to a regular calendar year (beginning in January and ending in December.) For this reason, we are making a one-time exception to our dues collecting process in advance of the January 2022 deadline in accordance with guidance put forth by the NFB's National Board of Directors . Your membership is ensured through the end of 2021, and assuming you register for our business meeting, you are eligible to vote in this year's election process in the following cases: • Your dues were paid last year on or before December 31, 2020 • You’ve paid your dues since January 1, 2021 • You will pay your $5 dues before June 21, 2021 Please note that this change will require all members to renew their membership status starting in January 2022. If you are unsure of your membership status, contact NABS secretary, Mausam Mehta by email at mausam.mehta.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (540) 466-6033. If you have questions regarding your dues payment, please contact NABS Treasurer Elizabeth Rouse by email at elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (563) 210-1854. 2021 NABS Elections Given that this meeting will be taking place on Zoom, we want to do our best effort of providing clarity and advanced notice for how our election process will be managed in 2021. Attached, pasted below, and soon on our website, you can find our 2021 Principles of Engagement reviewed and voted on by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021. This language is not meant to change our constitution in any way, but rather share how we plan to accommodate the virtual setting in carrying out our work. These principles will be read during the meeting before moving into official business. We know that online elections and conventions can be a bit tricky to navigate, so we invite you to send any/all questions about the above outlined process to NABS 1st Vice President Kenia Flores at kflores at keniaflores.com. We cannot wait to celebrate another year of accomplishments with you this July! Yours, Trisha Kulkarni President | National Association of Blind Students A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind www.nabslink.org National Association of Blind Students (NABS) Principles of Engagement The principles and procedures below were adopted by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021 and are intended to provide clarity and advance notice on how the NABS Business Meeting will be managed this year. This document will be distributed to our membership and housed on our website in June. Additionally, it will be read at the business meeting prior to any official business taking place. All individuals who are dues-paying members as of June 21, 2021 and who opted into the voter enrollment system prior to our business meeting will constitute the pool of convention voters. All voting will be done via text or call, and the results will be viewed by a representative who has been appointed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind. Any matter must receive greater than fifty percent support of the votes cast by the active members present and voting in order to be affirmed. Present and voting will mean the subset of active members who actually cast a vote on a given question. Thus, voters who are indifferent to a matter cannot block its consideration by choosing not to cast a vote. All votes will be allocated two minutes for vote time. If voting indicates 75 percent support for or against a question prior to the two-minute period elapsing, the chair may elect to move to the next order of business. An opportunity to practice voting using the system will be offered on a question that has no impact on the policy of the organization. Motions and Nominations from the Floor A member can make or second a motion by using the raise hand feature on Zoom. The chair will then give the member the opportunity to unmute and verbally state their motion or second. The membership will be given the opportunity to electronically submit votes in instances where a matter needs to be affirmed or opposed, such as accepting the Treasurer’s Annual Report. Members may unmute themselves to make a nomination. The individual who is nominated must be present to accept or decline the nomination. After reading the slated name for a given position, the Chair will continue prompting for any other nominations from the floor until three consecutive calls are made with no response. At this point, nominations will be considered closed. In the case that the slated name for a given position is unopposed, the Chair will then ask for a motion to elect the nominee by acclamation. Otherwise, each nominee will get sixty seconds to address the membership before voting commences. Miscellaneous All dues-paying members will have the ability to vote using Swift, the voter enrollment system. In the event NABS encounters technical difficulties with the Swift platform, all nominations will be collected live. Then, members will be sent a Google form via email with a restricted time frame to cast their votes using a ranked-choice voting process. In order to obtain a majority, members will rank their choices out of the candidates listed. Results will be concluded with the assistance of a representative appointed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind and will be announced no later than the close of convention. NABS is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for everyone. In the event a member is unable to participate fully in this outlined election process and requires an accommodation to make a motion, nominate and individual, or vote, this individual can contact NABS First Vice President, Kenia Flores at kflores at keniaflores.com to discuss alternative means of engagement. Additionally, designated Zoom moderators will be overseeing the Zoom chat and participant list throughout the meeting and elections to facilitate alternative participation. From embartelt at gmail.com Tue Jun 1 17:21:09 2021 From: embartelt at gmail.com (ellen bartelt) Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 12:21:09 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Registration, Membership Dues, and Principles of Engagement for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <082DD14B-DDB8-4090-8C82-DC56AD73D6E5@gmail.com> Hi Tricia, I can not find the form to register for the business meeting for national convention. Can you attach the form to an email. Than you, Ellen Bartelt Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 1, 2021, at 12:05 PM, Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President via NABS-L wrote: > >  > Hello NABS Family, > > Can you believe it’s already June? 2021 is flying by, but the good news is that means It’s time to get pumped up for the national convention and specifically for what we anticipate will be the largest gathering of blind students to date! > > We are excited to announce that registration for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting, happening on July 7, 2021, is now live. This year, we have a few items pertaining to membership dues and our election process that we want to share as well. Please read this email in its entirety. > > Registering for the 2021 NABS Annual Business Meeting > We invite all students, life-time learners, and allies to register for our NABS Business meeting using this form. Completing registration will help ensure we have your most up to date information. Not to mention, it will be what qualifies you for amazing door prizes throughout the evening. > > Please note that anyone can register to attend our event up until the start of the convention on July 6, 2021. However, if you intend to vote in this year’s election process, you must be registered by June 21, 2021. > > 2020-2021 Membership Dues > We additionally want to notify all current and potential members of an important note for this year’s membership dues collecting process. The National Federation of the Blind is transitioning from a fiscal calendar year to a regular calendar year (beginning in January and ending in December.) For this reason, we are making a one-time exception to our dues collecting process in advance of the January 2022 deadline in accordance with guidance put forth by the NFB's National Board of Directors . > > Your membership is ensured through the end of 2021, and assuming you register for our business meeting, you are eligible to vote in this year's election process in the following cases: > > • Your dues were paid last year on or before December 31, 2020 > > • You’ve paid your dues since January 1, 2021 > > • You will pay your $5 dues before June 21, 2021 > > Please note that this change will require all members to renew their membership status starting in January 2022. If you are unsure of your membership status, contact NABS secretary, Mausam Mehta by email at mausam.mehta.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (540) 466-6033. If you have questions regarding your dues payment, please contact NABS Treasurer Elizabeth Rouse by email at elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (563) 210-1854. > > > > 2021 NABS Elections > Given that this meeting will be taking place on Zoom, we want to do our best effort of providing clarity and advanced notice for how our election process will be managed in 2021. Attached, pasted below, and soon on our website, you can find our 2021 Principles of Engagement reviewed and voted on by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021. This language is not meant to change our constitution in any way, but rather share how we plan to accommodate the virtual setting in carrying out our work. These principles will be read during the meeting before moving into official business. > > We know that online elections and conventions can be a bit tricky to navigate, so we invite you to send any/all questions about the above outlined process to NABS 1st Vice President Kenia Flores at kflores at keniaflores.com. > > We cannot wait to celebrate another year of accomplishments with you this July! > > > > Yours, > > Trisha Kulkarni > > President | National Association of Blind Students > > A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind > > www.nabslink.org > > > > National Association of Blind Students (NABS) > Principles of Engagement > The principles and procedures below were adopted by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021 and are intended to provide clarity and advance notice on how the NABS Business Meeting will be managed this year. This document will be distributed to our membership and housed on our website in June. Additionally, it will be read at the business meeting prior to any official business taking place. > > All individuals who are dues-paying members as of June 21, 2021 and who opted into the voter enrollment system prior to our business meeting will constitute the pool of convention voters. > All voting will be done via text or call, and the results will be viewed by a representative who has been appointed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind. > Any matter must receive greater than fifty percent support of the votes cast by the active members present and voting in order to be affirmed. > Present and voting will mean the subset of active members who actually cast a vote on a given question. Thus, voters who are indifferent to a matter cannot block its consideration by choosing not to cast a vote. > All votes will be allocated two minutes for vote time. > If voting indicates 75 percent support for or against a question prior to the two-minute period elapsing, the chair may elect to move to the next order of business. > An opportunity to practice voting using the system will be offered on a question that has no impact on the policy of the organization. > > > Motions and Nominations from the Floor > A member can make or second a motion by using the raise hand feature on Zoom. The chair will then give the member the opportunity to unmute and verbally state their motion or second. > The membership will be given the opportunity to electronically submit votes in instances where a matter needs to be affirmed or opposed, such as accepting the Treasurer’s Annual Report. > Members may unmute themselves to make a nomination. The individual who is nominated must be present to accept or decline the nomination. > After reading the slated name for a given position, the Chair will continue prompting for any other nominations from the floor until three consecutive calls are made with no response. At this point, nominations will be considered closed. In the case that the slated name for a given position is unopposed, the Chair will then ask for a motion to elect the nominee by acclamation. Otherwise, each nominee will get sixty seconds to address the membership before voting commences. > Miscellaneous > All dues-paying members will have the ability to vote using Swift, the voter enrollment system. > In the event NABS encounters technical difficulties with the Swift platform, all nominations will be collected live. Then, members will be sent a Google form via email with a restricted time frame to cast their votes using a ranked-choice voting process. In order to obtain a majority, members will rank their choices out of the candidates listed. Results will be concluded with the assistance of a representative appointed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind and will be announced no later than the close of convention. > NABS is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for everyone. In the event a member is unable to participate fully in this outlined election process and requires an accommodation to make a motion, nominate and individual, or vote, this individual can contact NABS First Vice President, Kenia Flores at kflores at keniaflores.com to discuss alternative means of engagement. Additionally, designated Zoom moderators will be overseeing the Zoom chat and participant list throughout the meeting and elections to facilitate alternative participation. > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/embartelt%40gmail.com From nabs.president at gmail.com Tue Jun 1 17:24:37 2021 From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President) Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 10:24:37 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Registration, Membership Dues, and Principles of Engagement for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting Message-ID:  Hello NABS Family, Can you believe it’s already June? 2021 is flying by, but the good news is that means It’s time to get pumped up for the national convention and specifically for what we anticipate will be the largest gathering of blind students to date! We are excited to announce that registration for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting, happening on July 7, 2021, is now live. This year, we have a few items pertaining to membership dues and our election process that we want to share as well. Please read this email in its entirety. Registering for the 2021 NABS Annual Business Meeting We invite all students, life-time learners, and allies to register for our NABS Business meeting using this form: https://forms.gle/D9jKCUTPt6HfPKUK8 Completing registration will help ensure we have your most up to date information. Not to mention, it will be what qualifies you for amazing door prizes throughout the evening. Please note that anyone can register to attend our event up until the start of the convention on July 6, 2021. However, if you intend to vote in this year’s election process, you must be registered by June 21, 2021. 2020-2021 Membership Dues We additionally want to notify all current and potential members of an important note for this year’s membership dues collecting process. The National Federation of the Blind is transitioning from a fiscal calendar year to a regular calendar year (beginning in January and ending in December.) For this reason, we are making a one-time exception to our dues collecting process in advance of the January 2022 deadline in accordance with guidance put forth by the NFB's National Board of Directors . Your membership is ensured through the end of 2021, and assuming you register for our business meeting, you are eligible to vote in this year's election process in the following cases: • Your dues were paid last year on or before December 31, 2020 • You’ve paid your dues since January 1, 2021 • You will pay your $5 dues before June 21, 2021 Please note that this change will require all members to renew their membership status starting in January 2022. If you are unsure of your membership status, contact NABS secretary, Mausam Mehta by email at mausam.mehta.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (540) 466-6033. If you have questions regarding your dues payment, please contact NABS Treasurer Elizabeth Rouse by email at elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (563) 210-1854. 2021 NABS Elections Given that this meeting will be taking place on Zoom, we want to do our best effort of providing clarity and advanced notice for how our election process will be managed in 2021. Attached, pasted below, and soon on our website, you can find our 2021 Principles of Engagement reviewed and voted on by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021. This language is not meant to change our constitution in any way, but rather share how we plan to accommodate the virtual setting in carrying out our work. These principles will be read during the meeting before moving into official business. We know that online elections and conventions can be a bit tricky to navigate, so we invite you to send any/all questions about the above outlined process to NABS 1st Vice President Kenia Flores at kflores at keniaflores.com. We cannot wait to celebrate another year of accomplishments with you this July! Yours, Trisha Kulkarni President | National Association of Blind Students A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind www.nabslink.org National Association of Blind Students (NABS) Principles of Engagement The principles and procedures below were adopted by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021 and are intended to provide clarity and advance notice on how the NABS Business Meeting will be managed this year. This document will be distributed to our membership and housed on our website in June. Additionally, it will be read at the business meeting prior to any official business taking place. All individuals who are dues-paying members as of June 21, 2021 and who opted into the voter enrollment system prior to our business meeting will constitute the pool of convention voters. All voting will be done via text or call, and the results will be viewed by a representative who has been appointed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind. Any matter must receive greater than fifty percent support of the votes cast by the active members present and voting in order to be affirmed. Present and voting will mean the subset of active members who actually cast a vote on a given question. Thus, voters who are indifferent to a matter cannot block its consideration by choosing not to cast a vote. All votes will be allocated two minutes for vote time. If voting indicates 75 percent support for or against a question prior to the two-minute period elapsing, the chair may elect to move to the next order of business. An opportunity to practice voting using the system will be offered on a question that has no impact on the policy of the organization. Motions and Nominations from the Floor A member can make or second a motion by using the raise hand feature on Zoom. The chair will then give the member the opportunity to unmute and verbally state their motion or second. The membership will be given the opportunity to electronically submit votes in instances where a matter needs to be affirmed or opposed, such as accepting the Treasurer’s Annual Report. Members may unmute themselves to make a nomination. The individual who is nominated must be present to accept or decline the nomination. After reading the slated name for a given position, the Chair will continue prompting for any other nominations from the floor until three consecutive calls are made with no response. At this point, nominations will be considered closed. In the case that the slated name for a given position is unopposed, the Chair will then ask for a motion to elect the nominee by acclamation. Otherwise, each nominee will get sixty seconds to address the membership before voting commences. Miscellaneous All dues-paying members will have the ability to vote using Swift, the voter enrollment system. In the event NABS encounters technical difficulties with the Swift platform, all nominations will be collected live. Then, members will be sent a Google form via email with a restricted time frame to cast their votes using a ranked-choice voting process. In order to obtain a majority, members will rank their choices out of the candidates listed. Results will be concluded with the assistance of a representative appointed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind and will be announced no later than the close of convention. NABS is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for everyone. In the event a member is unable to participate fully in this outlined election process and requires an accommodation to make a motion, nominate and individual, or vote, this individual can contact NABS First Vice President, Kenia Flores at kflores at keniaflores.com to discuss alternative means of engagement. Additionally, designated Zoom moderators will be overseeing the Zoom chat and participant list throughout the meeting and elections to facilitate alternative participation. From nabs.president at gmail.com Tue Jun 1 17:31:59 2021 From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President) Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 10:31:59 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Registration, Membership Dues, and Principles of Engagement for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting In-Reply-To: <082DD14B-DDB8-4090-8C82-DC56AD73D6E5@gmail.com> References: <082DD14B-DDB8-4090-8C82-DC56AD73D6E5@gmail.com> Message-ID: <008401d7570c$076c4880$1644d980$@gmail.com> Hi Ellen and All, It has been brought to my attention that the listserv strips hyperlinked text before sending out my emails. So sorry for any confusion. The announcement has been sent out again, but here is the registration link: https://forms.gle/D9jKCUTPt6HfPKUK8 Best, Trisha -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of ellen bartelt via NABS-L Sent: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 10:21 AM To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list Cc: ellen bartelt Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Registration, Membership Dues, and Principles of Engagement for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting Hi Tricia, I can not find the form to register for the business meeting for national convention. Can you attach the form to an email. Than you, Ellen Bartelt Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 1, 2021, at 12:05 PM, Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President via NABS-L wrote: > >  > Hello NABS Family, > > Can you believe it’s already June? 2021 is flying by, but the good news is that means It’s time to get pumped up for the national convention and specifically for what we anticipate will be the largest gathering of blind students to date! > > We are excited to announce that registration for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting, happening on July 7, 2021, is now live. This year, we have a few items pertaining to membership dues and our election process that we want to share as well. Please read this email in its entirety. > > Registering for the 2021 NABS Annual Business Meeting We invite all > students, life-time learners, and allies to register for our NABS Business meeting using this form. Completing registration will help ensure we have your most up to date information. Not to mention, it will be what qualifies you for amazing door prizes throughout the evening. > > Please note that anyone can register to attend our event up until the start of the convention on July 6, 2021. However, if you intend to vote in this year’s election process, you must be registered by June 21, 2021. > > 2020-2021 Membership Dues > We additionally want to notify all current and potential members of an important note for this year’s membership dues collecting process. The National Federation of the Blind is transitioning from a fiscal calendar year to a regular calendar year (beginning in January and ending in December.) For this reason, we are making a one-time exception to our dues collecting process in advance of the January 2022 deadline in accordance with guidance put forth by the NFB's National Board of Directors . > > Your membership is ensured through the end of 2021, and assuming you register for our business meeting, you are eligible to vote in this year's election process in the following cases: > > • Your dues were paid last year on or before December 31, 2020 > > • You’ve paid your dues since January 1, 2021 > > • You will pay your $5 dues before June 21, 2021 > > Please note that this change will require all members to renew their membership status starting in January 2022. If you are unsure of your membership status, contact NABS secretary, Mausam Mehta by email at mausam.mehta.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (540) 466-6033. If you have questions regarding your dues payment, please contact NABS Treasurer Elizabeth Rouse by email at elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (563) 210-1854. > > > > 2021 NABS Elections > Given that this meeting will be taking place on Zoom, we want to do our best effort of providing clarity and advanced notice for how our election process will be managed in 2021. Attached, pasted below, and soon on our website, you can find our 2021 Principles of Engagement reviewed and voted on by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021. This language is not meant to change our constitution in any way, but rather share how we plan to accommodate the virtual setting in carrying out our work. These principles will be read during the meeting before moving into official business. > > We know that online elections and conventions can be a bit tricky to navigate, so we invite you to send any/all questions about the above outlined process to NABS 1st Vice President Kenia Flores at kflores at keniaflores.com. > > We cannot wait to celebrate another year of accomplishments with you this July! > > > > Yours, > > Trisha Kulkarni > > President | National Association of Blind Students > > A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind > > www.nabslink.org > > > > National Association of Blind Students (NABS) Principles of Engagement > The principles and procedures below were adopted by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021 and are intended to provide clarity and advance notice on how the NABS Business Meeting will be managed this year. This document will be distributed to our membership and housed on our website in June. Additionally, it will be read at the business meeting prior to any official business taking place. > > All individuals who are dues-paying members as of June 21, 2021 and who opted into the voter enrollment system prior to our business meeting will constitute the pool of convention voters. > All voting will be done via text or call, and the results will be viewed by a representative who has been appointed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind. > Any matter must receive greater than fifty percent support of the votes cast by the active members present and voting in order to be affirmed. > Present and voting will mean the subset of active members who actually cast a vote on a given question. Thus, voters who are indifferent to a matter cannot block its consideration by choosing not to cast a vote. > All votes will be allocated two minutes for vote time. > If voting indicates 75 percent support for or against a question prior to the two-minute period elapsing, the chair may elect to move to the next order of business. > An opportunity to practice voting using the system will be offered on a question that has no impact on the policy of the organization. > > > Motions and Nominations from the Floor A member can make or second a > motion by using the raise hand feature on Zoom. The chair will then give the member the opportunity to unmute and verbally state their motion or second. > The membership will be given the opportunity to electronically submit votes in instances where a matter needs to be affirmed or opposed, such as accepting the Treasurer’s Annual Report. > Members may unmute themselves to make a nomination. The individual who is nominated must be present to accept or decline the nomination. > After reading the slated name for a given position, the Chair will continue prompting for any other nominations from the floor until three consecutive calls are made with no response. At this point, nominations will be considered closed. In the case that the slated name for a given position is unopposed, the Chair will then ask for a motion to elect the nominee by acclamation. Otherwise, each nominee will get sixty seconds to address the membership before voting commences. > Miscellaneous > All dues-paying members will have the ability to vote using Swift, the voter enrollment system. > In the event NABS encounters technical difficulties with the Swift platform, all nominations will be collected live. Then, members will be sent a Google form via email with a restricted time frame to cast their votes using a ranked-choice voting process. In order to obtain a majority, members will rank their choices out of the candidates listed. Results will be concluded with the assistance of a representative appointed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind and will be announced no later than the close of convention. > NABS is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for everyone. In the event a member is unable to participate fully in this outlined election process and requires an accommodation to make a motion, nominate and individual, or vote, this individual can contact NABS First Vice President, Kenia Flores at kflores at keniaflores.com to discuss alternative means of engagement. Additionally, designated Zoom moderators will be overseeing the Zoom chat and participant list throughout the meeting and elections to facilitate alternative participation. > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/embartelt%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/nabs.president%40gmail.com From dandrews920 at comcast.net Tue Jun 1 19:19:14 2021 From: dandrews920 at comcast.net (David Andrews) Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:19:14 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Registration, Membership Dues, and Principles of Engagement for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting In-Reply-To: <008401d7570c$076c4880$1644d980$@gmail.com> References: <082DD14B-DDB8-4090-8C82-DC56AD73D6E5@gmail.com> <008401d7570c$076c4880$1644d980$@gmail.com> Message-ID: The listserv does not strip anything -- it is happening somewhere else. Dave At 12:31 PM 6/1/2021, you wrote: >Hi Ellen and All, It has been brought to my >attention that the listserv strips hyperlinked >text before sending out my emails. So sorry for >any confusion. The announcement has been sent >out again, but here is the registration link: >https://forms.gle/D9jKCUTPt6HfPKUK8 Best, Trisha >-----Original Message----- From: NABS-L > On Behalf Of ellen >bartelt via NABS-L Sent: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 >10:21 AM To: National Association of Blind >Students mailing list Cc: >ellen bartelt Subject: Re: >[NABS-L] Registration, Membership Dues, and >Principles of Engagement for the 2021 NABS >Business Meeting Hi Tricia, I can not find the >form to register for the business meeting for >national convention. Can you attach the form to >an email. Than you, Ellen Bartelt Sent from my >iPhone > On Jun 1, 2021, at 12:05 PM, Trisha >Kulkarni, National Student President via NABS-L > wrote: > >  > Hello NABS >Family, > > Can you believe it’s already June? >2021 is flying by, but the good news is that >means It’s time to get pumped up for the >national convention and specifically for what we >anticipate will be the largest gathering of >blind students to date! > > We are excited to >announce that registration for the 2021 NABS >Business Meeting, happening on July 7, 2021, is >now live. This year, we have a few items >pertaining to membership dues and our election >process that we want to share as well. Please >read this email in its entirety. > > Registering >for the 2021 NABS Annual Business Meeting We >invite all > students, life-time learners, and >allies to register for our NABS Business meeting >using this form. Completing registration will >help ensure we have your most up to date >information. Not to mention, it will be what >qualifies you for amazing door prizes throughout >the evening. > > Please note that anyone can >register to attend our event up until the start >of the convention on July 6, 2021. However, if >you intend to vote in this year’s election >process, you must be registered by June 21, >2021. > > 2020-2021 Membership Dues > We >additionally want to notify all current and >potential members of an important note for this >year’s membership dues collecting process. The >National Federation of the Blind is >transitioning from a fiscal calendar year to a >regular calendar year (beginning in January and >ending in December.) For this reason, we are >making a one-time exception to our dues >collecting process in advance of the January >2022 deadline in accordance with guidance put >forth by the NFB's National Board of Directors >. > > Your membership is ensured through the end >of 2021, and assuming you register for our >business meeting, you are eligible to vote in >this year's election process in the following >cases: > > • Your dues were ppaid >last year on or before December 31, 2020 > > >• You’ve paid your dues since >January 1, 2021 > > • You will pay >your $5 dues before June 211, 2021 > > Please >note that this change will require all members >to renew their membership status starting in >January 2022. If you are unsure of your >membership status, contact NABS secretary, >Mausam Mehta by email at >mausam.mehta.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (540) >466-6033. If you have questions regarding your >dues payment, please contact NABS Treasurer >Elizabeth Rouse by email at >elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at >(563) 210-1854. > > > > 2021 NABS Elections > >Given that this meeting will be taking place on >Zoom, we want to do our best effort of providing >clarity and advanced notice for how our election >process will be managed in 2021. Attached, >pasted below, and soon on our website, you can >find our 2021 Principles of Engagement reviewed >and voted on by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021. >This language is not meant to change our >constitution in any way, but rather share how we >plan to accommodate the virtual setting in >carrying out our work. These principles will be >read during the meeting before moving into >official business. > > We know that online >elections and conventions can be a bit tricky to >navigate, so we invite you to send any/all >questions about the above outlined process to >NABS 1st Vice President Kenia Flores at >kflores at keniaflores.com. > > We cannot wait to >celebrate another year of accomplishments with >you this July! > > > > Yours, > > Trisha >Kulkarni > > President | National Association of >Blind Students > > A Proud Division of the >National Federation of the Blind > > >www.nabslink.org > > > > National Association of >Blind Students (NABS) Principles of Engagement > >The principles and procedures below were adopted >by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021 and are >intended to provide clarity and advance notice >on how the NABS Business Meeting will be managed >this year. This document will be distributed to >our membership and housed on our website in >June. Additionally, it will be read at the >business meeting prior to any official business >taking place. > > All individuals who are >dues-paying members as of June 21, 2021 and who >opted into the voter enrollment system prior to >our business meeting will constitute the pool of >convention voters. > All voting will be done via >text or call, and the results will be viewed by >a representative who has been appointed by the >President of the National Federation of the >Blind. > Any matter must receive greater than >fifty percent support of the votes cast by the >active members present and voting in order to be >affirmed. > Present and voting will mean the >subset of active members who actually cast a >vote on a given question. Thus, voters who are >indifferent to a matter cannot block its >consideration by choosing not to cast a vote. > >All votes will be allocated two minutes for vote >time. > If voting indicates 75 percent support >for or against a question prior to the >two-minute period elapsing, the chair may elect >to move to the next order of business. > An >opportunity to practice voting using the system >will be offered on a question that has no impact >on the policy of the organization. > > > Motions >and Nominations from the Floor A member can make >or second a > motion by using the raise hand >feature on Zoom. The chair will then give the >member the opportunity to unmute and verbally >state their motion or second. > The membership >will be given the opportunity to electronically >submit votes in instances where a matter needs >to be affirmed or opposed, such as accepting the >Treasurer’s Annual Report. > Members may >unmute themselves to make a nomination. The >individual who is nominated must be present to >accept or decline the nomination. > After >reading the slated name for a given position, >the Chair will continue prompting for any other >nominations from the floor until three >consecutive calls are made with no response. At >this point, nominations will be considered >closed. In the case that the slated name for a >given position is unopposed, the Chair will then >ask for a motion to elect the nominee by >acclamation. Otherwise, each nominee will get >sixty seconds to address the membership before >voting commences. > Miscellaneous > All >dues-paying members will have the ability to >vote using Swift, the voter enrollment system. > >In the event NABS encounters technical >difficulties with the Swift platform, all >nominations will be collected live. Then, >members will be sent a Google form via email >with a restricted time frame to cast their votes >using a ranked-choice voting process. In order >to obtain a majority, members will rank their >choices out of the candidates listed. Results >will be concluded with the assistance of a >representative appointed by the President of the >National Federation of the Blind and will be >announced no later than the close of >convention. > NABS is committed to fostering an >inclusive environment for everyone. In the event >a member is unable to participate fully in this >outlined election process and requires an >accommodation to make a motion, nominate and >individual, or vote, this individual can contact >NABS First Vice President, Kenia Flores at >kflores at keniaflores.com to discuss alternative >means of engagement. Additionally, designated >Zoom moderators will be overseeing the Zoom chat >and participant list throughout the meeting and >elections to facilitate alternative >participation. > > > _______________________________________________ > From moabs.president at gmail.com Tue Jun 1 21:08:27 2021 From: moabs.president at gmail.com (Seyoon Choi) Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 16:08:27 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Considered Getting A Guide Dog As A Student? Listen to This Episode of the NABS Now Podcast! Message-ID: What’s up, NABS? Happy Tuesday! The NABS outreach committee is particularly excited for this month’s podcast which is all about students with a guide dog. Featuring guests and representative from a guide dog school, this episode is packed with ins and outs you should know if you are considering on applying for a guide dog. NOTE: this episode is intended for informational purposes only. We do not receive any endorsements from any of the guide dog organizations featured throughout this episode. Listen on: NABS website: https://nabslink.org/programs/latest-podcast-episode-0 Find us anywhere where you listen to podcasts: Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nabs-now-podcast/id1507437256 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47rJlZrFHD4EIqvgLRNhHM Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYWRjNWZmNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw%3D%3D Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1507437256/nabs-now-podcast Happy listening! Yours, Seyoon Seyoon Choi President Missouri Association of Blind Students Co-chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind MOABS.president at gmail.com From hunterkuester2 at gmail.com Wed Jun 2 18:51:24 2021 From: hunterkuester2 at gmail.com (Hunter Kuester) Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2021 11:51:24 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] NABS Greek Tee Order Form - Google Forms Message-ID: NABS Greek Tee Order Form - Google Forms What’s Up Nabsters? Looking to upgrade your style with some Greek swag? Your NABS family has pulled through once again. The fundraising committee invites you all to brag about the familial bonds that we all share with our Greek-inspired T-Shirt line. What better way to celebrate our second virtual national convention than with one of our newest shirt designs now available in four different color schemes! Our shirt consists of the front chest section displaying the NABS acronym, with the Greek letter Sigma representing the S. The sleeve of the shirt states Est. 1967, highlighting the inception of our national student division. Ordering a shirt is easy. Simply fill out the form by clicking the link below and providing your payment/shipping information. Shirts are available up to a XXXL and cost $20. Personalize your shirt with your name or favorite nickname on the back as well for an additional $3. Remember, all submissions for name customizations are subject to evaluation to assure it is in line with our organization’s Code of Conduct. Finally, though we encourage you all to get your shirt orders in as early as you can, we also want to remind you all of the upcoming release of our newest edition of cookbooks, “NABS Nuggets!” Our cookbook will be available for purchase beginning July 1 and as a special national convention promo, NABS is offering our shirts at a 10% discount if you are buying a cookbook. For details, please read all field in the form after you click the link or reach out to Robert Parsons atRobert.E.Parsons at wmich.edu. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13QOcQBDP6c3DsDkuYj-WayYDRzLvde5YDXEUhPvnhk8/edit Keep it classy, Hunter KuesterI NABS fundraising committee co-chair From PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu Wed Jun 2 18:53:09 2021 From: PRESIDENT at alumni.ecu.edu (Justin Salisbury) Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2021 18:53:09 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] REGISTER NOW: NABS Graduation on Sunday, June 6, at 7:00 PM Eastern Message-ID: Dear Students, As we reach the end of May, congratulations are in order for all of our NABS members for the incredible determination you put forward during this crazy, unexpected year! We in NABS know that the road of virtual learning has not always been easy, but we hope that you take the time to appreciate the many steps forward you have made in your academic journey and beyond. For some among us, this spring marks an extra special milestone that we want to celebrate, graduation! Last year, we had a NABS Graduation due to many ceremonies being canceled or moved online, and it was a wonderful experience to commemorate our accomplishments as a community. We are thrilled to announce that we will be carrying on the tradition on Sunday, June 6, at 7:00 PM Eastern. For our graduates, make sure you fill out this form by Saturday, June 5, to be recognized during the call: https://forms.gle/zzfczXyDATLBwPoZ7 For other students, parents, and friends, all are welcome and encouraged to join us as we celebrate the Class of 2021! The Zoom information is as follows: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 One tap mobile +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2021 together! Aloha, Justin Salisbury Justin Mark Hideaki Salisbury he/him/his Second Vice President | 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 If you need help with a current accessibility barrier in school, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXoK5sWCpBjvAu4EMOANUufEoJPyUlu4QeJnMB6pIdeohmsg/viewform If you have a story about an accessibility barrier you faced in higher education, please tell your story here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf68TacBetKMAHZcMhGJLmYgeWDIjjpSm9Sz1OUwYKxzsIEAg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1 From moabs.president at gmail.com Thu Jun 3 19:54:17 2021 From: moabs.president at gmail.com (Seyoon Choi) Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2021 14:54:17 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Reminder: JOIN Us Tonight at 7 PM CDT for Sports & Fitness Talk with Missouri Association of Blind Students Message-ID: <7DA423AF-5565-4FF7-9160-9F86C222736F@gmail.com>  Happy Summer, everyone!! With many of us finally done with classes and it being summer, we are all excited to get out and active. The Missouri Association of Blind Students is thrilled to invite you all to join us tonight, Thursday at 7:00 PM CDT to learn how we as blind people can engage in fun and fulfilling fitness activities right from the comfort of our homes, here from a panel of blind athletes about all the ways they stay active, and so much more. We welcome anyone and everyone to join with the zoom link below. Join Zoom: https://slu.zoom.us/j/95774977854 One tap mobile +13017158592,95774977854# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,95774977854# US (Chicago) Thank you all for your continued support of the Missouri Association of Blind Students, and we can’t wait to see you there! Sincerely, Seyoon Choi President Missouri Association of Blind Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind MOABS.president at gmail.com Sent from my iPhone From jty727 at gmail.com Fri Jun 4 00:29:54 2021 From: jty727 at gmail.com (Justin Young) Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2021 20:29:54 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Legislative Action related to Access Technology Affordability Act Message-ID: Hi All, Hoping this message finds you well! Today there was a legislative action alert sent out by John Pare, Executive Director of Advocacy & Policy increasing numbers of co-sponsors for the Access Technology Affordability Act. The current Co-sponsors both House & Senate are listed below, but if your member is not listed, it has been asked for us to contact their respective Legislative Director (LD) urging them to co-sponsor. Attached to this message is a templet you can use for your messages to the Congressional staffers and the other two documents are lists of both House & Senate Legislative Directors. For any email you send, please make sure to copy into them Jeff Kaloc jkaloc at nfb.org. As a reminder, the Access Technology Affordability Act will create a refundable tax credit up to $2,000 over a three year period to help pay for assistive technology. Through this tax credit, it would help blind students afford the necessary equipment to be competitive while pursuing education, obtaining employment, and succeeding in whatever field we wish to pursue! Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter! Justin Young Co-Chair, Legislative & Self-Advocacy Committee H.R. 431 Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8] Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2] Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3] Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] Rep. Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6] Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20] Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3] Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6] Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3] Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8] Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13] Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9] Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4] Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] 03/02/2021 Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2] Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3] Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6] Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13] Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7] Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3] Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4] Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6] Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] Rep. Timmons, William R. IV [R-SC-4] Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] Rep. Newman, Marie [D-IL-3] Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4] Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24] Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4] Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7] Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5] Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-18] Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5] S. 212 Cosponsors Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] Sen. 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In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0779c1fe-d3d7-1483-9d61-1fb7df2d06a2@gmail.com> It works fine in my experience. On 6/4/2021 11:04 AM, Amy Albin via NABS-L wrote: > Hello, > > I am studying industrial/organizational psychology and need to create > surveys. I am wondering if Google Forms is a good alternative to > Qualtrics for a completely blind person using JAWS. > > The types of things I would be using it for rank order questions, > Lickert-type scales (how much do you agree, short answers, averaging > numerical results, finding standard deviations, etc. > > Thank you. > > Best, > > Amy Albin > > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/keribcu%40gmail.com -- Keri Svendsen From therealvictormarques at gmail.com Fri Jun 4 15:24:54 2021 From: therealvictormarques at gmail.com (Victor Marques) Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2021 11:24:54 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Open Meeting for Students - Tonight, 7 PM EDT Message-ID: <000e01d75955$c555b660$50012320$@gmail.com> Hello, The Diversity & Inclusion subcommittee of the Michigan Association of Blind Students is organizing a Zoom call this evening. This is an open opportunity for Michigan students, and indeed students from across the country, to come together and discuss common issues impacting students. It's a social opportunity as well. There is no set agenda and we're looking forward to the opportunity to have students meeting others and sharing with each other. The call will be moderated and last about an hour, maybe slightly longer depending on how things go. To join, please use the link below: http://www.zoom.us/j/8968302378 We look forward to seeing you about 7:00 PM Eastern this evening! Thanks Michigan Association of Blind Students From kiehley at mail.uc.edu Fri Jun 4 15:27:48 2021 From: kiehley at mail.uc.edu (Kiehl, Emily (kiehley)) Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2021 15:27:48 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Blind Dreaming Survey Message-ID: Happy Friday y'all! One of my friends is looking for people to fill out her survey about dreaming. She is studying differences and similarities between the dreams of blind and sighted people. It is a research project specifically for a class, and your name or responses will not be used anywhere else. I've attached the word doc to this email, and if you have a few minutes, I'd really appreciate if you could fill it out and send it to benneb05 at email.franklin.edu. Thanks so much! Emily Kiehl University of Cincinnati | 2023 Information Technology - Networking National Association of Blind Students - Ohio 813-394-2720 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Come celebrate our awesome graduates! -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Justin Salisbury via NABS-L Sent: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 11:53 AM To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list' Cc: Justin Salisbury Subject: [NABS-L] REGISTER NOW: NABS Graduation on Sunday, June 6, at 7:00 PM Eastern Dear Students, As we reach the end of May, congratulations are in order for all of our NABS members for the incredible determination you put forward during this crazy, unexpected year! We in NABS know that the road of virtual learning has not always been easy, but we hope that you take the time to appreciate the many steps forward you have made in your academic journey and beyond. For some among us, this spring marks an extra special milestone that we want to celebrate, graduation! Last year, we had a NABS Graduation due to many ceremonies being canceled or moved online, and it was a wonderful experience to commemorate our accomplishments as a community. We are thrilled to announce that we will be carrying on the tradition on Sunday, June 6, at 7:00 PM Eastern. For our graduates, make sure you fill out this form by Saturday, June 5, to be recognized during the call: https://forms.gle/zzfczXyDATLBwPoZ7 For other students, parents, and friends, all are welcome and encouraged to join us as we celebrate the Class of 2021! The Zoom information is as follows: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 One tap mobile +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2021 together! Aloha, Justin Salisbury Justin Mark Hideaki Salisbury he/him/his Second Vice President | 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 If you need help with a current accessibility barrier in school, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXoK5sWCpBjvAu4EMOANUufEoJPyUlu4Qe JnMB6pIdeohmsg/viewform If you have a story about an accessibility barrier you faced in higher education, please tell your story here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf68TacBetKMAHZcMhGJLmYgeWDIjjpSm9S z1OUwYKxzsIEAg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1 _______________________________________________ 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/nabs.president%40gmail.c om From aachase1 at gmail.com Mon Jun 7 14:21:30 2021 From: aachase1 at gmail.com (Alan A. Chase) Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 09:21:30 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] EYE Retreat Reminder Message-ID: Good morning, This is a friendly reminder about the EYE Retreat. Join us Friday, July 31 to Monday, August 2 for parent and student classes, putt putt, swimming, games, and more at Camp Dogwood. Financial assistance is available. Please see attached flyer. The deadline is approaching. Visit www.eyeretreat.org to apply. Have a great day! *Dr. Alan A. Chase* Assistant Principal, Tennessee School for the Blind President & Executive Director, Envisioning Youth Empowerment Retreat -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Topic: MNABS Monday Madness Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92851899838 Meeting ID: 928 5189 9838 One tap mobile +16468769923,,92851899838# US (New York) +13017158592,,92851899838# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 928 5189 9838 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aqh6j06Bx Join by Skype for Business https://zoom.us/skype/92851899838 From elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com Tue Jun 8 01:00:00 2021 From: elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com (Elizabeth Rouse) Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 20:00:00 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Join the June Outreach committee Call! Sunday at 8 EST Message-ID: Hey, NABSters! We hope your first month of summer is off to a great start! We had such a wonderful time celebrating each of our class of 2021 graduates this past Sunday. Out NABS graduation ceremony reminded us just how much we love getting together with our students, so we’ve scheduled a special surprise! Just kidding… It’s actually just the monthly Outreach Committee meeting, but we’re still stoked to see you there! Join us this Sunday, June 13, at 8 PM EST for a convo all about podcast content, blog ideas, and more! Join us using the following info: https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 One tap mobile +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,4678833687# US (Chicago) Reach out if you’ve got questions! Elizabeth -- Elizabeth Rouse She/her/hers President | Iowa Association of Blind Students Co-Chair | NABS Outreach Committee Treasurer | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind www.nabslink.org elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com 563-210-1854 From ktisalycia98 at icloud.com Tue Jun 8 18:44:58 2021 From: ktisalycia98 at icloud.com (Alycia Howard) Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2021 13:44:58 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Join MNABS for our June Board Meeting! Message-ID: Want to hear about all the latest Minnesota student division happenings? Join us tonight at 7:30 CDT to hear what we’re up to. Hope to see you there! https://zoom.us/j/97680080454 Alycia Howard, Secretary of the Minnesota Association of Blind Students From stenzellogan at gmail.com Wed Jun 9 01:17:21 2021 From: stenzellogan at gmail.com (Logan Stenzel) Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2021 21:17:21 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Fundraising Fun Sunday at 9:00 EST! Message-ID: NABS Nation, As we all know, summer is filled with fun, and part of that fun is National Convention! And what better way to have fun than raising funds with the fun-raising committee? Going into convention, we’ve got a lot going on, walkathons, cookbooks, and t-shirts galore! Join us for our monthly fundraising committee call this Sunday, June 13th at 9:00 pm eastern 6:00 pm pacific to escape the heat outside and help us turn up the fundraising heat heading into National Convention. Can’t wait to catch up with you then! Join us using the following info: https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 One tap mobile +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,4678833687# US (Chicago) Reach out if you’ve got questions! Sincerely, Logan Stenzel Fundraising Committee Cochair From nabs.president at gmail.com Wed Jun 9 01:56:21 2021 From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President) Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2021 21:56:21 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Registration, Membership Dues, and Principles of Engagement for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting Message-ID: <000a01d75cd2$a590d960$f0b28c20$@gmail.com>  Hello NABS Family, We want to remind all potential and current members that registration for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting, happening on July 7, 2021, is now live. This year, we have a few items pertaining to membership dues and our election process that we want to share as well, so if you haven’t already, please review the information below. Registering for the 2021 NABS Annual Business Meeting We invite all students, life-time learners, and allies to register for our NABS Business meeting using this form: https://forms.gle/D9jKCUTPt6HfPKUK8 Completing registration will help ensure we have your most up to date information. Not to mention, it will be what qualifies you for amazing door prizes throughout the evening. Please note that anyone can register to attend our event up until the start of the convention on July 6, 2021. However, if you intend to vote in this year’s election process, you must be registered by June 21, 2021. 2020-2021 Membership Dues We additionally want to notify all current and potential members of an important note for this year’s membership dues collecting process. The National Federation of the Blind is transitioning from a fiscal calendar year to a regular calendar year (beginning in January and ending in December.) For this reason, we are making a one-time exception to our dues collecting process in advance of the January 2022 deadline in accordance with guidance put forth by the NFB's National Board of Directors . Your membership is ensured through the end of 2021, and assuming you register for our business meeting, you are eligible to vote in this year's election process in the following cases: • Your dues were paid last year on or before December 31, 2020 • You’ve paid your dues since January 1, 2021 • You will pay your $5 dues before June 21, 2021 Please note that this change will require all members to renew their membership status starting in January 2022. If you are unsure of your membership status, contact NABS secretary, Mausam Mehta by email at mausam.mehta.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (540) 466-6033. If you have questions regarding your dues payment, please contact NABS Treasurer Elizabeth Rouse by email at elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (563) 210-1854. 2021 NABS Elections Given that this meeting will be taking place on Zoom, we want to do our best effort of providing clarity and advanced notice for how our election process will be managed in 2021. Attached, pasted below, and soon on our website, you can find our 2021 Principles of Engagement reviewed and voted on by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021. This language is not meant to change our constitution in any way, but rather share how we plan to accommodate the virtual setting in carrying out our work. These principles will be read during the meeting before moving into official business. We know that online elections and conventions can be a bit tricky to navigate, so we invite you to send any/all questions about the above outlined process to NABS 1st Vice President Kenia Flores at kflores at keniaflores.com . We cannot wait to celebrate another year of accomplishments with you this July! Yours, Trisha Kulkarni President | National Association of Blind Students A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind www.nabslink.org National Association of Blind Students (NABS) Principles of Engagement The principles and procedures below were adopted by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021 and are intended to provide clarity and advance notice on how the NABS Business Meeting will be managed this year. This document will be distributed to our membership and housed on our website in June. Additionally, it will be read at the business meeting prior to any official business taking place. * All individuals who are dues-paying members as of June 21, 2021 and who opted into the voter enrollment system prior to our business meeting will constitute the pool of convention voters. * All voting will be done via text or call, and the results will be viewed by a representative who has been appointed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind. * Any matter must receive greater than fifty percent support of the votes cast by the active members present and voting in order to be affirmed. * Present and voting will mean the subset of active members who actually cast a vote on a given question. Thus, voters who are indifferent to a matter cannot block its consideration by choosing not to cast a vote. * All votes will be allocated two minutes for vote time. * If voting indicates 75 percent support for or against a question prior to the two-minute period elapsing, the chair may elect to move to the next order of business. * An opportunity to practice voting using the system will be offered on a question that has no impact on the policy of the organization. Motions and Nominations from the Floor * A member can make or second a motion by using the raise hand feature on Zoom. The chair will then give the member the opportunity to unmute and verbally state their motion or second. * The membership will be given the opportunity to electronically submit votes in instances where a matter needs to be affirmed or opposed, such as accepting the Treasurer’s Annual Report. * Members may unmute themselves to make a nomination. The individual who is nominated must be present to accept or decline the nomination. * After reading the slated name for a given position, the Chair will continue prompting for any other nominations from the floor until three consecutive calls are made with no response. At this point, nominations will be considered closed. In the case that the slated name for a given position is unopposed, the Chair will then ask for a motion to elect the nominee by acclamation. Otherwise, each nominee will get sixty seconds to address the membership before voting commences. Miscellaneous * All dues-paying members will have the ability to vote using Swift, the voter enrollment system. * In the event NABS encounters technical difficulties with the Swift platform, all nominations will be collected live. Then, members will be sent a Google form via email with a restricted time frame to cast their votes using a ranked-choice voting process. In order to obtain a majority, members will rank their choices out of the candidates listed. Results will be concluded with the assistance of a representative appointed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind and will be announced no later than the close of convention. NABS is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for everyone. In the event a member is unable to participate fully in this outlined election process and requires an accommodation to make a motion, nominate and individual, or vote, this individual can contact NABS First Vice President, Kenia Flores at kflores at keniaflores.com to discuss alternative means of engagement. Additionally, designated Zoom moderators will be overseeing the Zoom chat and participant list throughout the meeting and elections to facilitate alternative participation. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Mike From lhnews at lighthouse-sf.org Wed Jun 9 22:40:21 2021 From: lhnews at lighthouse-sf.org (LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired) Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 22:40:21 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Join us tomorrow for LightHouse Day! Message-ID: [Alt Text: LightHouse logo] [LightHouse for the Blind - Logo] Join us for LightHouse Day tomorrow, June 10 at 12 p.m. PDT [A picture containing tree, outdoor, plant, bushes Description automatically generated] Photo Caption: A LightHouse volunteer runs an errand for LightHouse student Bob Holloway by bringing Bob his groceries Join us this Thursday June 10 at noon Pacific as we celebrate the 119th anniversary of LightHouse. LightHouse Day will also feature San Francisco Mayor London Breed and a focus on the themes of advocacy and social justice, along with the power and importance of LightHouse volunteers and their work providing resources and support for blind community members during the pandemic. The highlight of the hour will be when our CEO, Bryan Bashin interviews blind author Dr. M. Leona Godin whose new book There Plant Eyes, A Personal and Cultural History of Blindness explores the fascinating history of blindness. In honor of LightHouse Day, our online store Adaptations is offering 10% off all LightHouse hoodies, t-shirts, and tote bags for the entire month of June. Represent your favorite blindness organization and save money doing it when you enter the promo code LH10 at checkout. Visit Adaptations.org today and start filling up that virtual shopping cart. If you need assistance, you can always download the Be My Eyes App and find LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired under specialized help and chat directly with our knowledgeable and friendly staff. Adaptations is all about making accessibility easy and affordable. For any additional help or inquiries, contact us by calling 1-888-400-8933 or email adaptations at lighthouse-sf.org. [LightHouse for the Blind - Logo] 1155 Market Street, 10th Floor SF 94103 Visit us online: Website | Holman | Facebook |Twitter | YouTube | Instagram Are you deeply connected to the LightHouse and/or Enchanted Hills Camp? Consider joining the LightHouse Legacy Society. You will help us sustain our transformative programs for years to come. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 33105 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.png Type: image/png Size: 325563 bytes Desc: image002.png URL: From tasnim.shuli at gmail.com Wed Jun 9 23:01:13 2021 From: tasnim.shuli at gmail.com (Tas A) Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 16:01:13 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] seeking to interview Muslims for a class In-Reply-To: <1450646633.5562074.1623278172768@mail.yahoo.com> References: <1450646633.5562074.1623278172768@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1D10ABA0-7BF9-455B-8284-E0745E3F00C5@gmail.com> Hello Mike, You’re in luck because we have an established NFB Muslims group which I’m the chair. You may email me directly at tasnim.shuli at gmail.com to set something up. You are also welcome to subscribe to our list serve at nfb-muslims at nfbnet.org. Tasnim Alshuli, M.A. > On Jun 9, 2021, at 3:37 PM, Mike Gilmore via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I am taking a world religions class. One of my assignments is to interview some members of one of the religions that we have studied. > > I've chosen Islam. If anyone would be willing to answer some questions I have via e-mail, that'd be great. There are roughly ten questions (maybe less--I haven't written them out yet.) The questions only require short answers (although you could elaborate.) If interested, please e-mail me. > > Thanks. > > Mike > > _______________________________________________ > 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/tasnim.shuli%40gmail.com From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com Wed Jun 9 23:39:02 2021 From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva) Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 19:39:02 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] seeking to interview Muslims for a class In-Reply-To: <1D10ABA0-7BF9-455B-8284-E0745E3F00C5@gmail.com> References: <1D10ABA0-7BF9-455B-8284-E0745E3F00C5@gmail.com> Message-ID: This is my personal email, but I would love to answer your questions. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2021, at 7:02 PM, Tas A via NABS-L wrote: > > Hello Mike, > You’re in luck because we have an established NFB Muslims group which I’m the chair. You may email me directly at tasnim.shuli at gmail.com to set something up. You are also welcome to subscribe to our list serve at nfb-muslims at nfbnet.org. > > > > Tasnim Alshuli, M.A. > >> On Jun 9, 2021, at 3:37 PM, Mike Gilmore via NABS-L wrote: >> >> Hi everyone, >> >> I am taking a world religions class. One of my assignments is to interview some members of one of the religions that we have studied. >> >> I've chosen Islam. If anyone would be willing to answer some questions I have via e-mail, that'd be great. There are roughly ten questions (maybe less--I haven't written them out yet.) The questions only require short answers (although you could elaborate.) If interested, please e-mail me. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Mike >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/tasnim.shuli%40gmail.com > > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/mkvnfb94%40gmail.com From leadershipjba at gmail.com Thu Jun 10 00:04:34 2021 From: leadershipjba at gmail.com (JASON ALAMILLO) Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 17:04:34 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] M1 Mac Dilemma Message-ID: <659581E1-EBAC-46EE-BD17-4A1EBD3D4294@gmail.com> Hello students, I hope you’re all having a great summer, and for all who are still studying, I wish you lots of luck. I wanted to ask all the Mac users a question. Recently, I was waiting for Apple’s WWDC event to see if they would introduce a new M1X Mac, or something of the sort, that would contain an SD card slot, USB slot, a MagSafe charging port, and best of all, no TouchBar. Unfortunately, they didn’t go over that this past Monday in their event. Now I face a dilemma. As you all know, VR is not always the best, but mine is saying they are willing to get me a new Mac product. Here’s the dilemma. Number 1, my Mac is really slow, it doesn’t load apps quick enough, it takes forever to send messages, mail, and anything else. Editing videos and audio files has become redundant and incredibly slow, and it’s just not working the way it used to. So switching to the M1 would be a good thing because of the faster chip, larger Solid state drive, and all that. But I don’t know if I should wait for them to release a new Mac product until September or October, or not. Should I wait, there could be a possibility that the newer products would bring back the function row of keys and not have the TouchBar, come with extra ports like the SD card slot, another USBC, USB, and a MagSafe charging port, along with having a really fast chip and all that. I am not sure what to do. Yes on one hand, having a faster Mac would be awesome, and I wouldn’t have the troubles I mentioned with the Mac I have now. But I am not a fan of the TouchBar which replaces the function keys on some newer Mac products; and, the first generation M1 Macs don’t have the extra ports I talked about above. So I am asking you all this: If you were in my shoes, what would you do? Would you ask for the current M1 Mac they have now? Specifically the MacBook Pro? Or would you wait until they release a new one which may have extra ports and no TouchBar? I am so confused and I need some help from my fellow students. I can’t wait to hear all of your responses and hopefully I can make a decision based on your advice. It would be greatly appreciated and I thank you all for your suggestions and help. From ctate2076 at att.net Thu Jun 10 01:45:58 2021 From: ctate2076 at att.net (Camille Tate) Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 21:45:58 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] FW: [Fabs] Fwd: Book Club Opportunity Through the Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <029701d75d9a$5e130310$1a390930$@att.net> Hi All: The Florida Students Group thought this might be interesting. Please see below. Sincerely, Camille Tate President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the Blind, FL Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind, FL Email: ctate2076 at att.net Phone: 321 372 4899 From: Z'Leah Liburd Sent: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9:04 PM To: ctate2076 at att.net Subject: Fwd: [Fabs] Fwd: Book Club Opportunity Through the Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Here it is! Fhad said that he would need to know by Sunday night at the latest. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Z'Leah Liburd > Date: Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 3:20 PM Subject: Fwd: [Fabs] Fwd: Book Club Opportunity Through the Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library To: Jaevon Marseille >, >, Lance Gardenhire >, Sewar Q. >, Meliora Hatcher > Hi! I thought you all would be interested. We need to know by Monday if possible. Please and Thank you!😄 ________________________________ From: Lisa F Jordan > Sent: Friday, June 4, 2021 2:40:28 PM To: fabs at nfbnet.org > Cc: Amjad, Fahad > Subject: Book Club Opportunity Through the Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Hello, I hope this email finds you well! My name is Lisa Jordan, I am a second-year student at Stetson University who is also interning at the Braille and Talking Book Library in Daytona Beach as the Marketing and PR Specialist. I am currently dedicating my time in this internship to expanding our outreach, particularly to young people, and I was recommended to the Florida Association for Blind Students through my contact, Fahad Amjad. I have copied him into this email. I am interested in starting a book club through the Library, and Fahad said that FABS would be the best place to start. I have attached a word document that tells more about my book club idea, as well as a link to a survey for prospective members to gauge interest in the club. Please let me know what your thoughts are, and if you are interested we can set up a time to talk more about this over the phone or on Zoom. Here is the link to the survey: https://forms.gle/K88GhG5MuajrUwCd6 &data=04%7C01%7Cs3749961%40students.fscj.edu%7Caea9951e03db4114f66208d927883aca%7C4258f8b94f8d44abb87f21ab35a63470%7C0%7C0%7C637584288469419117%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=124UAw8r1%2BOv7QxAUx0kP6CqTrXiTDZZ2U0Dkl59Yxg%3D&reserved=0> Thank you so much, and have a fantastic weekend, Lisa F. Jordan Stetson University 2024｜ English major, Creative Writing minor, CCE Stetson Bonner Program｜Second Year, First Year Class Based Leader Stetson Writing Center｜Tutor lfjordan at stetson.edu > ｜678-549-9853 _______________________________________________ FABS mailing list FABS at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/fabs_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for FABS: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/fabs_nfbnet.org/nyirah17%40gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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From maxs71055 at gmail.com Thu Jun 10 14:20:15 2021 From: maxs71055 at gmail.com (Max Smith) Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:20:15 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] NABS election questions In-Reply-To: <212252DA-E68A-456E-95FD-818AA242A644@gmail.com> References: <212252DA-E68A-456E-95FD-818AA242A644@gmail.com> Message-ID: <4F338DA6-D0BE-4A77-8B14-6F1164DE83A1@gmail.com> To clarify my last question of counting as a student if you only attend a training center but don’t actually attend school do you count as a NABS student member that is eligible to vote or run for a position? > On Jun 10, 2021, at 5:27 AM, Max Smith wrote: > > The questions I have are can we know which officers are not going to run ahead of time so we know which positions are open. > When we vote for a position are we going to start from the top down or from the bottom up? > can we have a link to the constitution. > > Do you count as a student if you're only attending a training center but not actually attending school as in high school, college, and grad school.? From nesmaaly123 at gmail.com Thu Jun 10 14:21:45 2021 From: nesmaaly123 at gmail.com (nesma aly) Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:21:45 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] seeking to interview Muslims for a class In-Reply-To: <1450646633.5562074.1623278172768@mail.yahoo.com> References: <1450646633.5562074.1623278172768.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <1450646633.5562074.1623278172768@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: i am Muslim and would love to help you out. On Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 6:38 PM Mike Gilmore via NABS-L wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I am taking a world religions class. One of my assignments is to interview > some members of one of the religions that we have studied. > > I've chosen Islam. If anyone would be willing to answer some questions I > have via e-mail, that'd be great. There are roughly ten questions (maybe > less--I haven't written them out yet.) The questions only require short > answers (although you could elaborate.) If interested, please e-mail me. > > Thanks. > > Mike > > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/nesmaaly123%40gmail.com > From kflores at keniaflores.com Thu Jun 10 15:54:26 2021 From: kflores at keniaflores.com (Kenia Flores) Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:54:26 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] NABS election questions In-Reply-To: <4F338DA6-D0BE-4A77-8B14-6F1164DE83A1@gmail.com> References: <212252DA-E68A-456E-95FD-818AA242A644@gmail.com> <4F338DA6-D0BE-4A77-8B14-6F1164DE83A1@gmail.com> Message-ID: <057501d75e10$e4ddd570$ae998050$@keniaflores.com> Hi Max, Thank you so much for reaching out regarding our election process. First, I am linking our Constitution. It can be found at https://nabslink.org/our-constitution Per our Constitution, the four board member positions are up for elections. However, should an officer decide to step down, their position must be filled. That being said, the elections will begin with the election of board members, unless a vacancy from an officer needs to be filled first. A student at a training center does qualify to vote and run for a position if they have become a dues-paying member. I hope this helped! Please do not hesitate to reach out directly if you have additional questions or concerns. We hope to see you at our events! All the best, Kenia -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Max Smith via NABS-L Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2021 10:20 AM To: Max Smith Cc: Max Smith ; nabs-l at nfbnet.org Subject: Re: [NABS-L] NABS election questions To clarify my last question of counting as a student if you only attend a training center but don’t actually attend school do you count as a NABS student member that is eligible to vote or run for a position? > On Jun 10, 2021, at 5:27 AM, Max Smith wrote: > > The questions I have are can we know which officers are not going to run ahead of time so we know which positions are open. > When we vote for a position are we going to start from the top down or from the bottom up? > can we have a link to the constitution. > > Do you count as a student if you're only attending a training center but not actually attending school as in high school, college, and grad school.? _______________________________________________ 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/kflores%40keniaflores.com From cricketbidleman at gmail.com Thu Jun 10 18:13:11 2021 From: cricketbidleman at gmail.com (Cricket X. Bidleman) Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:13:11 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Surf's up on Saturday Message-ID: Hey students, What's more Californian than surfing? Definitely open to suggestions, but don't say California rolls. In the meantime, summer is here, and the best way to beat the heat is to swim or surf. In the spirit of surfing, we are inviting you to join us for "Soul surfer" this Saturday at 7:00 PM Pacific. I know it's not exactly surfing, but it is inspirational. Here's some info about the movie: https://www.facebook.com/ And here's the meeting info: Date: Saturday, June 12, 2021 Time: 7:00 PM Pacific Zoom info: tinyURL.com/CXBZoomRoom See you there! Best, Cricket -- Cricket X. Bidleman, B.A (she/her/hers) Stanford University | Class of 2021 & 2022 M.A Candidate | Journalism Accessibility Consultant | Stanford University Computer Science Former Executive Vice-President | Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU) President | California Association of Blind Students (CABS) Rebele Intern | First amendment Coalition From m_b_gilmore at yahoo.com Thu Jun 10 18:40:34 2021 From: m_b_gilmore at yahoo.com (Mike Gilmore) Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:40:34 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [NABS-L] help for a class: seeking Christians who used to be Muslims References: <1239332152.5897449.1623350434480.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1239332152.5897449.1623350434480@mail.yahoo.com> Hi everyone, I'd like to thank those of you who have responded regarding my request to interview Muslims. Today I'm asking for a different segment to interview. I'd like to interview Christians who used to be Muslim. I have about three or four questions. They're short answer. If interested, please e-mail me and I'll get back to you. Thanks. Mike From rob.parso3389 at gmail.com Fri Jun 11 10:35:23 2021 From: rob.parso3389 at gmail.com (Robert Parsons) Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 06:35:23 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Walk It Out with NABS! References: Message-ID:  > Hey NABS Fam! > > > > Looking for a way to get fit and keep up with blind students during national convention? No worries, NABS has you covered with our annual NABS Walk-A-Thon already accepting pledges and registrations. Join me on my quest to reaching 100 miles walked by July 8! Here are some of the details: > > The Walk-A-Thon is very simple in that you can either choose to be a supporter or a participant. In a way to stay fit, blind students from across the country have began to register and raise money in pledges for the distance they walk on July 8. A pledge can be a fixed amount or an amount based on the number of miles walked on the day of the event. In order to represent for my affiliate and for the NABS board, the Chickenologist has registered as a participant for the Walk-A-Thon this year. I have set a event-day goal of 12 miles to complete, but a personal goal of 100 miles walked by the date of the event and could use your help to both motivate me and support NABS in the process. Using the link below, I challenge our students, friends, family members, and Federation family to support our national student division in some way. If you are interested in joining the NABS Fit Club, feel free to register as a participant. If you would rather support through pledge or donation, look for my name on the list. I’m sure that we can bring some of that enthusiasm we are known for to NABS and our national convention programming! Thanks for listening and I hope you’ll walk it out with me. > > > > Link: https://go.rallyup.com/9cebd4/a43535 > > > > With Love, > > Robert E. Parsons, Jr. > > Board Member| National Associatgion of Blind Students > > Board Member| National Federation of the Blind of Michigan > > Masters Student| Rehabilitation Counseling and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy > > Western Michigan University ‘21 > > Pronouns: He, Him, His > > > > > > > > > > > > From cricketbidleman at gmail.com Fri Jun 11 16:54:56 2021 From: cricketbidleman at gmail.com (Cricket X. Bidleman) Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:54:56 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Wordpress and pdf files Message-ID: Hi folks, Trying to figure out how to embed pdf files into a wordpress site. Got any suggestions? I'm converting word docs into pdf's, so there are no images to worry about. Thanks. some of the existing documents show an embedded viewer, but no download link. Some say "redirecting" and don't actually do anything. Maybe I should've taken some computer science classes. Advice would be greatly appreciated. Best, Cricket P.S. Don't forget to join us for "Soul surfer" tomorrow! -- Cricket X. Bidleman, B.A (she/her/hers) M.A Candidate | Communications Accessibility Consultant | Stanford University Computer Science President | California Association of Blind Students (CABS) Rebele Intern | First amendment Coalition (FAC) From embartelt at gmail.com Fri Jun 11 17:56:24 2021 From: embartelt at gmail.com (ellen bartelt) Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:56:24 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Wordpress and pdf files In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <688708F4-E4D0-4A31-A3EF-E6DB83DF67B0@gmail.com> When you are in a word file press the alt key and arro down until you hear save as. Press enter on that and tab until you hear save type. Arrow down until you hear PDF and enter. Keep tabbing until you hear the save button. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 11, 2021, at 11:56 AM, Cricket X. Bidleman via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi folks, > > Trying to figure out how to embed pdf files into a wordpress site. Got > any suggestions? I'm converting word docs into pdf's, so there are no > images to worry about. Thanks. some of the existing documents show an > embedded viewer, but no download link. Some say "redirecting" and > don't actually do anything. Maybe I should've taken some computer > science classes. Advice would be greatly appreciated. > > Best, > Cricket > > P.S. Don't forget to join us for "Soul surfer" tomorrow! > > -- > Cricket X. Bidleman, B.A (she/her/hers) > M.A Candidate | Communications > Accessibility Consultant | Stanford University Computer Science > President | California Association of Blind Students (CABS) > Rebele Intern | First amendment Coalition (FAC) > > _______________________________________________ > 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/embartelt%40gmail.com From startrektech at techie.com Sat Jun 12 07:35:10 2021 From: startrektech at techie.com (Marvin Hunkin) Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 17:05:10 +0930 Subject: [NABS-L] change.org petition audio description Message-ID: <003a01d75f5d$7bae0b80$730a2280$@techie.com> . on the blind tech guys google group and some one put up this petition. I just signed and spreading the word. Thanks. http://chng.it/tXddRCh5v8 From elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com Sat Jun 12 13:00:00 2021 From: elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com (Elizabeth Rouse) Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Reaching Out to You: Come to the June Meeting of the NABS Outreach Committee! Message-ID: Hey, NABSters! We hope you’re planning on kicking off your summer right by joining the NABS Outreach crew for our June committee call, taking place on Sunday, June 13th at 8 PM EST. We’ll be discussing the NABS Now Podcast, our Student Slate blog posts, and so much more, and as always, we’d love to hear from our members on what you all would like to hear/read about from us. Join the party with the following Zoom info, and reach out if you’ve got questions! Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 One tap mobile +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,4678833687# US (Chicago) Be there, or be square! Elizabeth -- Elizabeth Rouse She/her/hers President | Iowa Association of Blind Students Co-Chair | NABS Outreach Committee Treasurer | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind www.nabslink.org elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com 563-210-1854 From cricketbidleman at gmail.com Sat Jun 12 19:18:57 2021 From: cricketbidleman at gmail.com (Cricket Bidleman) Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:18:57 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: Surf's up on Saturday References: Message-ID: Join us at 7:00! Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Cricket X. Bidleman" > Date: June 10, 2021 at 11:13:11 PDT > To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list > Subject: Surf's up on Saturday > > Hey students, > > What's more Californian than surfing? Definitely open to suggestions, > but don't say California rolls. In the meantime, summer is here, and > the best way to beat the heat is to swim or surf. In the spirit of > surfing, we are inviting you to join us for "Soul surfer" this > Saturday at 7:00 PM Pacific. I know it's not exactly surfing, but it > is inspirational. Here's some info about the movie: > > https://www.facebook.com/ > > And here's the meeting info: > > Date: Saturday, June 12, 2021 > Time: 7:00 PM Pacific > Zoom info: tinyURL.com/CXBZoomRoom > > See you there! > > Best, > Cricket > > -- > Cricket X. Bidleman, B.A (she/her/hers) > Stanford University | Class of 2021 & 2022 > M.A Candidate | Journalism > Accessibility Consultant | Stanford University Computer Science > Former Executive Vice-President | Associated Students of Stanford > University (ASSU) > President | California Association of Blind Students (CABS) > Rebele Intern | First amendment Coalition From hunterkuester2 at gmail.com Sat Jun 12 21:39:02 2021 From: hunterkuester2 at gmail.com (Hunter Kuester) Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:39:02 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Friendly reminder: NABS fundraising committee Sunday 9 PM Eastern 6 PM Pacific Message-ID: Happy weekend Students, We are less than a month away from National Convention and the NABS fundraising committee never quits. As always we need your help with all the exciting opportunities to support the division we all know and love! We invite you to join us this Sunday, June 13 at 9 PM Eastern 6 PM Pacific. We look forward to hearing from all of you! Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 One tap mobile +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,4678833687# US (Chicago) Keep it classy, Hunter Kuester Co-chair NABS fundraising committee -- Hunter Kuester, Travel Assistant Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions, (BLIND) Inc. 100 East 22nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 872-0100 ext. 234 First Vice President of the Minnesota Association of Blind Students Board member Wisconsin Association of Vlind Students Co-Chair National Association of Vlind Students fundraising committee Cell: (920)-285-8530 hunterkuester2 at gmail.com LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT! From jty727 at gmail.com Sat Jun 12 22:59:23 2021 From: jty727 at gmail.com (Justin Young) Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 18:59:23 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Come Join Us at the June Legislative & Self-Advocacy Committee Message-ID: <1FE2D6B9-C778-4451-A031-2F6F29DED797@hxcore.ol> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tasnim.shuli at gmail.com Sun Jun 13 05:25:07 2021 From: tasnim.shuli at gmail.com (Tas A) Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 22:25:07 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Reminder of the Zoom Training Drop-in Hours Message-ID: Hello everyone, The NFB Muslims group is hosting a Zoom training drop-in hours for any NFB member who is interested to learn about zoom and how to interact with it. The training is to prepare NFB members for the national convention in July, which is going to be online on zoom. The zoom training drop in hours will be on Zoom, June 13, 2021 from 4 PM until 6 PM (Eastern Time). Please see the zoom information to join the training below. Everyone is welcome—all ages and all interested NFB members from any state and division. We will be working one on one or in small groups depending on the turnout. If you have any questions, please email our group after subscribing at nfb-muslims at nfbnet.org or email the chair, Tasnim Alshuli, at tasnim.shuli at gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there. NFB Muslims Group is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Zoom Training Drop in Hours Time: Jun 13, 2021 01:00 PM Arizona Join Zoom Meeting https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84819687811 One tap mobile +16027530140,,84819687811# US (Phoenix) +16699006833,,84819687811# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 602 753 0140 US (Phoenix) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 848 1968 7811 Find your local number: https://arizona.zoom.us/u/kd3kstGDVI Join by SIP 84819687811 at zoomcrc.com Join by H.323 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) 115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai) 115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad) 213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands) 213.244.140.110 (Germany) 103.122.166.55 (Australia Sydney) 103.122.167.55 (Australia Melbourne) 149.137.40.110 (Singapore) 64.211.144.160 (Brazil) 69.174.57.160 (Canada Toronto) 65.39.152.160 (Canada Vancouver) 207.226.132.110 (Japan Tokyo) 149.137.24.110 (Japan Osaka) Meeting ID: 848 1968 7811 Join by Skype for Business https://arizona.zoom.us/skype/84819687811 NFB Muslims Group NFB-muslims at nfbnet.org Tasnim Alshuli, Chair tasnim.shuli at gmail.com From piano.girl0299 at gmail.com Sun Jun 13 15:51:42 2021 From: piano.girl0299 at gmail.com (Kelsey Nicolay) Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:51:42 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Accessing shared screen in a Zoom meeting Message-ID: <0A8BB250-79F1-477A-8D5C-FACADCCAE658@gmail.com> Hello all, I am a member of ToastMasters in my area. Currently, we are meeting on Zoom, but the plan is to move to a hybrid model when it is safe to meet in person. One thing speakers really like to do is show PowerPoint presentations. However, given the limitations of Zoom, there is no way to view a participant’s screen when they share it using VoiceOver or JAWS, so I miss out on being able to have access to the content on a speaker’s PowerPoint. Most members are pretty good about describing the content verbably, but there are a few who haven’t quite caught on yet. Therefore, what do you do when you need access to content that a participant is sharing via Zoom screen share? I usually join the meeting from my iPad, so I wonder if screen recognition might be of some help here. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s iPhone From ljmaher03 at outlook.com Sun Jun 13 16:06:38 2021 From: ljmaher03 at outlook.com (Louis Maher) Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:06:38 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Accessing shared screen in a Zoom meeting In-Reply-To: <0A8BB250-79F1-477A-8D5C-FACADCCAE658@gmail.com> References: <0A8BB250-79F1-477A-8D5C-FACADCCAE658@gmail.com> Message-ID: Kelsey, Have them send you the presentation in advance. Regards Louis Maher Phone: 713-444-7838 E-mail: ljmaher03 at outlook.com -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Kelsey Nicolay via NABS-L Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2021 10:52 AM To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org Cc: Kelsey Nicolay Subject: [NABS-L] Accessing shared screen in a Zoom meeting Hello all, I am a member of ToastMasters in my area. Currently, we are meeting on Zoom, but the plan is to move to a hybrid model when it is safe to meet in person. One thing speakers really like to do is show PowerPoint presentations. However, given the limitations of Zoom, there is no way to view a participant's screen when they share it using VoiceOver or JAWS, so I miss out on being able to have access to the content on a speaker's PowerPoint. Most members are pretty good about describing the content verbably, but there are a few who haven't quite caught on yet. Therefore, what do you do when you need access to content that a participant is sharing via Zoom screen share? I usually join the meeting from my iPad, so I wonder if screen recognition might be of some help here. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Sent from Kelsey Nicolay's iPhone _______________________________________________ NABS-L mailing list NABS-L at nfbnet.org https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnfbnet.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fnabs-l_nfbnet.org&data=04%7C01%7C%7C106c0ffefe1f4ebb383e08d92e835368%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637591963846288285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hhn14iG%2FRxX1eUJ1CRk9M76Ps8qPHAzUtp1qQW2fty8%3D&reserved=0 To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnfbnet.org%2Fmailman%2Foptions%2Fnabs-l_nfbnet.org%2Fljmaher03%2540outlook.com&data=04%7C01%7C%7C106c0ffefe1f4ebb383e08d92e835368%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637591963846288285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2FFJAHghdGUMZb%2FWtd3ewNb2bO2A054AX%2BcyWafl5fjQ%3D&reserved=0 From rachelpavone at yahoo.com Sun Jun 13 16:36:55 2021 From: rachelpavone at yahoo.com (Rachel Pavone) Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:36:55 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Michigan Association of Blind Students June meeting Message-ID: Hello all of those students out their, I would like to invite all of you to join the Michigan Association of Blind Students tonight at 7pm eastern time over zoom for our monthly conference meeting. We will be discussing many different topics such as our scholarship, State Convention in the state of Michigan, and much more. I hope that everyone has a great day and we look forward to seeing all of you tonight. Sincerely Rachel Pavone President Michigan Association of Blind Students for the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan Secretary Kalamazoo Chapter for the National Federation of the Blind of Michigan Taylor Arndt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MIABS June Meeting Time: Jun 13, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99535846824?pwd=K1BCdDQ2YTVCdG9Ic25EaWhrV3QyQT09 Meeting ID: 995 3584 6824 Passcode: 393695 One tap mobile +13017158592,,99535846824#,,,,*393695# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,99535846824#,,,,*393695# US (Chicago) Dial by your location         +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)         +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)         +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)         +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)         +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)         +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 995 3584 6824 Passcode: 393695 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abudw2d10 Sorry for not getting it earlier... -- Taylor Arndt Michigan association of Blind Students Treasurer Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: MIABS June Meeting Agenda.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 13846 bytes Desc: not available URL: From jsoro824 at gmail.com Sun Jun 13 18:58:38 2021 From: jsoro824 at gmail.com (Joe Orozco) Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:58:38 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Accessing shared screen in a Zoom meeting In-Reply-To: References: <0A8BB250-79F1-477A-8D5C-FACADCCAE658@gmail.com> Message-ID: One of my freelance clients developed a solution for this scenario. It started off as a solution for universities where professors needed to share content in real time with blind students, but it has dramatically expanded to other use cases. Here’s a brief excerpt: Using Scribe for Meetings to attend events is always free. The Scribe for Meetings app runs during the presentation, monitors the information being displayed in the meeting, and sends information about the on-screen content to the Scribe cloud service. Scribe syncs that information with the slides that the presenter previously uploaded, and displays an accessible version of the content in real time in its own window, where a print-impaired participant can read the content as if they were reading a web page. Presenters can optionally provide the content of a presentation for later offline viewing in alternate formats. Using our Augmented Document Remediation technology, Scribe for Meetings can convert your presentation into eight different accessible formats in over 140 different languages: 1. Accessible HTML 2. Tagged PDF 3. MP3, via text-to-speech in about a dozen languages 4. DAISY, text plus audio 5. EPUB 6. Microsoft Word 7. Braille: Grade 1, Grade 2, and Unified English Braille 8. Large print You can read more about the product here: https://scribeformeetings.com/ Hope it helps, Joe On 6/13/21, Louis Maher via NABS-L wrote: > Kelsey, > > Have them send you the presentation in advance. > > > Regards > Louis Maher > Phone: 713-444-7838 > E-mail: ljmaher03 at outlook.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Kelsey Nicolay via > NABS-L > Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2021 10:52 AM > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org > Cc: Kelsey Nicolay > Subject: [NABS-L] Accessing shared screen in a Zoom meeting > > Hello all, > I am a member of ToastMasters in my area. Currently, we are meeting on Zoom, > but the plan is to move to a hybrid model when it is safe to meet in person. > One thing speakers really like to do is show PowerPoint presentations. > However, given the limitations of Zoom, there is no way to view a > participant's screen when they share it using VoiceOver or JAWS, so I miss > out on being able to have access to the content on a speaker's PowerPoint. > Most members are pretty good about describing the content verbably, but > there are a few who haven't quite caught on yet. Therefore, what do you do > when you need access to content that a participant is sharing via Zoom > screen share? I usually join the meeting from my iPad, so I wonder if screen > recognition might be of some help here. Any suggestions would be greatly > appreciated. > Sent from Kelsey Nicolay's iPhone > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnfbnet.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fnabs-l_nfbnet.org&data=04%7C01%7C%7C106c0ffefe1f4ebb383e08d92e835368%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637591963846288285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hhn14iG%2FRxX1eUJ1CRk9M76Ps8qPHAzUtp1qQW2fty8%3D&reserved=0 > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > NABS-L: > https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnfbnet.org%2Fmailman%2Foptions%2Fnabs-l_nfbnet.org%2Fljmaher03%2540outlook.com&data=04%7C01%7C%7C106c0ffefe1f4ebb383e08d92e835368%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637591963846288285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2FFJAHghdGUMZb%2FWtd3ewNb2bO2A054AX%2BcyWafl5fjQ%3D&reserved=0 > > _______________________________________________ > 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/jsoro824%40gmail.com > -- Joe Orozco: Your Message, My Mission https://joeorozco.com/services/ From misokwak12 at gmail.com Sun Jun 13 20:44:41 2021 From: misokwak12 at gmail.com (Miso Kwak) Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:44:41 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Giving away braille flute music Message-ID: Hello, I am writing as I would like to donate the following book: Alfred's Basic Band Method Flute (Oboe) It was transcribed in 1992 and I got it from someone else, although I used it minimally after receiving it. If you are interested please write to me at misokwak12 at gmail.com Please note that this notice is cross-posted and I will ship it to the first person with whom I can get shipping details sorted out. I will be shipping it via the FreeMatter for the Blind program, unless the receiver chooses to pay the shipping cost. Best regards, Miso Sent from my iPhone From ctate2076 at att.net Mon Jun 14 12:31:37 2021 From: ctate2076 at att.net (Camille Tate) Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:31:37 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] FW: Link for Movie Night on Saturday 19th? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <007401d76119$39c5a5d0$ad50f170$@att.net> Hi: The Florida Students Group is inviting you to join them for movie night! Please see the details below. Camille From: Z'Leah Liburd Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2021 8:38 PM To: ctate2076 at att.net Subject: Link for Movie Night on Saturday 19th? Hello! Here's the link for the movie night. I'm so excited. Please send to anyone you know who would be interested! Come join FABS for our first virtual movie night on Saturday, June 19th at 6 PM! The night will feature the exciting film Iron Man 1! To join just click the Zoom link below. It is sure to be an evening filled with heroic adventure! 🦸 Hope to see you there! ️ Zoom link: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://zoom.us/j/98656132846__;!!IkmNjII!XPyK-jua4UPFy1ILA_cUuGDK90D8UW6RGXuizSxZlEFtFMPA1OkWHPrBwaN9KdEIIAUb3tb4Evg$ From cricketbidleman at gmail.com Tue Jun 15 16:13:35 2021 From: cricketbidleman at gmail.com (Cricket X. Bidleman) Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:13:35 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] CABS June Membership Call Message-ID: Hello students, One highlight of the summer for blind students around the country are the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and American Council of the Blind (ACB) conventions in July. Both conventions are easily affordable this year because they are virtual. In preparing for these conventions, the California Association of Blind Students (CABS) is excited to hold our June membership call with panelists from both the NFB and ACB. We intend to provide information on both organizations, how you can get involved, and what to expect at both conventions. We ask that all questions be submitted in advance via this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPsW04PjXoQffOsn5yYNOPhfKtdJ8ETvrvfheScv1lNFBy-Q/formResponse Here’s the Zoom info: Date: Saturday, June 26, 2021 Time: 4:00 PM Pacific Zoom link: tinyURL.com/CXBZoomRoom Lastly, we would like to acknowledge that the relationship between NFB and ACB is often viewed as adversarial. This call is not intended to further this perception, nor to encourage people to choose between organizations. Panelists will be asked not to make divisive remarks, or to say anything that could be perceived as attacking either organization and/or their members. See you there, and we hope your summers are off to a restful start. Warmest Regards, Cricket X. Bidleman (on behalf of the CABS board) -- Cricket X. Bidleman, B.A (she/her/hers) M.A Candidate | Stanford Journalism Class of 2022 Accessibility Consultant | Stanford University Computer Science President | California Association of Blind Students (CABS) Rebele Intern | First amendment Coalition (FAC) From ctate2076 at att.net Wed Jun 16 13:26:33 2021 From: ctate2076 at att.net (Camille Tate) Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:26:33 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] FW: [Fabs] First Ever FABS Movie! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <006901d762b3$3acf4850$b06dd8f0$@att.net> Hi: Come join the Florida Students Group for our first ever movie night! Please see the details below. Camille Tate -----Original Message----- From: FABS On Behalf Of Z'Leah Liburd via FABS Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 11:51 PM To: Florida Association of Blind Students Cc: Z'Leah Liburd Subject: [Fabs] First Ever FABS Movie! Hello everyone! Are you looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday evening but you don't want to leave your house or spend money? Well look no further! Come join FABS for our first virtual movie night on Saturday, June 19th at 6 PM! [image: 🎉] The night will feature the exciting film Iron Man 1! To join just click the Zoom link below. It is sure to be an evening filled with heroic adventure! 🦸 Hope to see you there! [image: ☺]️ Zoom link: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://zoom.us/j/98656132846__;!!IkmNjII!XPyK-jua4UPFy1ILA_cUuGDK90D8UW6RGXuizSxZlEFtFMPA1OkWHPrBwaN9KdEIIAUb3tb4Evg$ _______________________________________________ FABS mailing list FABS at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/fabs_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for FABS: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/fabs_nfbnet.org/ctate2076%40att.net From blind247365 at gmail.com Wed Jun 16 14:24:19 2021 From: blind247365 at gmail.com (Aaron Espinoza) Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:24:19 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] NFB Accessibility Seminar: Gaming for Everyone Message-ID: Hello students, I wanted to make people aware of something interesting the NFB is doing. Learn about accessible gaming options on computers, phones, and consoles. We will demonstrate games from various genres, both those designed for the blind and mainstream options that are playable. For more information, please visit https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/accessibility-boutiques . When June 29, 2021 2:00 PM through 3:30 PM Location United States Here is the registration link. https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/accessibility-boutiques/accessibility-boutique-registration From garywunder at me.com Wed Jun 16 16:58:06 2021 From: garywunder at me.com (garywunder at me.com) Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:58:06 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Advice for a speaker Message-ID: <008d01d762d0$c81332e0$583998a0$@me.com> I have the opportunity to address high school students next Monday for about 45 minutes. If you were in the audience, what would you want to hear about the Federation and its programs? How much of my biography would you need to hear for me to have credibility? Thanks. Gary Wunder From ljmaher03 at outlook.com Wed Jun 16 17:42:53 2021 From: ljmaher03 at outlook.com (Louis Maher) Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:42:53 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Advice for a speaker In-Reply-To: <008d01d762d0$c81332e0$583998a0$@me.com> References: <008d01d762d0$c81332e0$583998a0$@me.com> Message-ID: Hello Gary, I would spend only about five minutes on your biography. You could look over the last couple of Braille Monitors and summarize some of those articles. I think the "structured discovery" and astronomy articles would be of interest. Regards Louis Maher Phone: 713-444-7838 E-mail: ljmaher03 at outlook.com -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Gary Wunder via NABS-L Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 11:58 AM To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list' Cc: garywunder at me.com Subject: [NABS-L] Advice for a speaker I have the opportunity to address high school students next Monday for about 45 minutes. If you were in the audience, what would you want to hear about the Federation and its programs? How much of my biography would you need to hear for me to have credibility? Thanks. Gary Wunder _______________________________________________ NABS-L mailing list NABS-L at nfbnet.org https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnfbnet.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fnabs-l_nfbnet.org&data=04%7C01%7C%7C1a82eee264984f7be6f108d930e818c4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637594595660404115%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=AV%2BJg3N9PlJ%2B0ncwvRMSw2xAPbdf84FTT0N%2BzqreDO8%3D&reserved=0 To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnfbnet.org%2Fmailman%2Foptions%2Fnabs-l_nfbnet.org%2Fljmaher03%2540outlook.com&data=04%7C01%7C%7C1a82eee264984f7be6f108d930e818c4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637594595660404115%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=9wnKDjNdct0By93B2JRQgWRJJaTP9OJDTQARWiM6gBM%3D&reserved=0 From cricketbidleman at gmail.com Thu Jun 17 01:46:01 2021 From: cricketbidleman at gmail.com (Cricket X. Bidleman) Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:46:01 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Keeping up with CABS Message-ID: Hi all, Welcome to the next edition of "Keeping Up With CABS"--the one reality show where only good things happen. :) We've got a lot of events for you, starting with our committee calls this weekend. On Saturday at 4:00 Pacific, we have Outreach. On Sunday at 4:00 Pacific, we have Fundraising. If you're willing to let your device chill on Zoom for 24 hours, you don't even have to move. Here's the link: tinyURL.com/CXBZoomRoom Then, a week from Saturday, we have our monthly membership call, and guess who's invited? It starts and ends with U. My first grade teacher wouldn't be happy, but hopefully you will be. It's Saturday the 26th, also at 4:00. We will be having a panel of people from both NFB and ACB, and they will be talking about their respective conventions in July, what the organizations are, and how to get involved. There will be minimal adversarial conversations. Submit questions here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPsW04PjXoQffOsn5yYNOPhfKtdJ8ETvrvfheScv1lNFBy-Q/formResponse And here's the zoom link: tinyURL.com/CXBZoomRoom Thanks, and see you soon! Best, Cricket (on behalf of the CABS board) -- Cricket X. Bidleman, B.A (she/her/hers) M.A Candidate | Stanford Journalism Class of 2022 Accessibility Consultant | Stanford University Computer Science President | California Association of Blind Students (CABS) Rebele Intern | First amendment Coalition (FAC) From monica.wegner at outlook.com Fri Jun 18 20:30:27 2021 From: monica.wegner at outlook.com (Monica Wegner) Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:30:27 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Come to the NABS Diversity and Inclusion Committee meeting this Sunday Message-ID: Hey Students, We invite you to attend the NABS Diversity and Inclusion committee meeting this Sunday, June 19th, at 9 PM Eastern. We have a packed agenda this Sunday so you won't want to miss it. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 One tap mobile +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) 13126266799,,4678833687# US (Chicago) Monica Wegner, JD Pronouns | she, her, hers Board Member | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind Chair | NABS Diversity and Inclusion Committee Want to talk? Drop a meeting on my calendar. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * From nabs.president at gmail.com Sat Jun 19 16:09:30 2021 From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President) Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2021 12:09:30 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Registration, Membership Dues, and Principles of Engagement for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting In-Reply-To: <000a01d75cd2$a590d960$f0b28c20$@gmail.com> References: <000a01d75cd2$a590d960$f0b28c20$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <380B8C90-7CBF-404B-98EC-9E93D26EA676@gmail.com> Hi Students, Bumping this info! Please note that registration for voting members closes on Monday June 21. We would love to have you join us! Yours, Trisha Trisha Kulkarni President | National Association of Blind Students A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind www.nabslink.org > On Jun 8, 2021, at 9:58 PM, Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President wrote: > >  >  > Hello NABS Family, > > > > We want to remind all potential and current members that registration for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting, happening on July 7, 2021, is now live. This year, we have a few items pertaining to membership dues and our election process that we want to share as well, so if you haven’t already, please review the information below. > > Registering for the 2021 NABS Annual Business Meeting > We invite all students, life-time learners, and allies to register for our NABS Business meeting using this form: > > https://forms.gle/D9jKCUTPt6HfPKUK8 > > Completing registration will help ensure we have your most up to date information. Not to mention, it will be what qualifies you for amazing door prizes throughout the evening. > > Please note that anyone can register to attend our event up until the start of the convention on July 6, 2021. However, if you intend to vote in this year’s election process, you must be registered by June 21, 2021. > > 2020-2021 Membership Dues > We additionally want to notify all current and potential members of an important note for this year’s membership dues collecting process. The National Federation of the Blind is transitioning from a fiscal calendar year to a regular calendar year (beginning in January and ending in December.) For this reason, we are making a one-time exception to our dues collecting process in advance of the January 2022 deadline in accordance with guidance put forth by the NFB's National Board of Directors . > > Your membership is ensured through the end of 2021, and assuming you register for our business meeting, you are eligible to vote in this year's election process in the following cases: > > • Your dues were paid last year on or before December 31, 2020 > > • You’ve paid your dues since January 1, 2021 > > • You will pay your $5 dues before June 21, 2021 > > Please note that this change will require all members to renew their membership status starting in January 2022. If you are unsure of your membership status, contact NABS secretary, Mausam Mehta by email at mausam.mehta.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (540) 466-6033. If you have questions regarding your dues payment, please contact NABS Treasurer Elizabeth Rouse by email at elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (563) 210-1854. > > > > 2021 NABS Elections > Given that this meeting will be taking place on Zoom, we want to do our best effort of providing clarity and advanced notice for how our election process will be managed in 2021. Attached, pasted below, and soon on our website, you can find our 2021 Principles of Engagement reviewed and voted on by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021. This language is not meant to change our constitution in any way, but rather share how we plan to accommodate the virtual setting in carrying out our work. These principles will be read during the meeting before moving into official business. > > We know that online elections and conventions can be a bit tricky to navigate, so we invite you to send any/all questions about the above outlined process to NABS 1st Vice President Kenia Flores at kflores at keniaflores.com. > > We cannot wait to celebrate another year of accomplishments with you this July! > > > > Yours, > > Trisha Kulkarni > > President | National Association of Blind Students > > A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind > > www.nabslink.org > > > > National Association of Blind Students (NABS) > Principles of Engagement > The principles and procedures below were adopted by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021 and are intended to provide clarity and advance notice on how the NABS Business Meeting will be managed this year. This document will be distributed to our membership and housed on our website in June. Additionally, it will be read at the business meeting prior to any official business taking place. > > All individuals who are dues-paying members as of June 21, 2021 and who opted into the voter enrollment system prior to our business meeting will constitute the pool of convention voters. > All voting will be done via text or call, and the results will be viewed by a representative who has been appointed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind. > Any matter must receive greater than fifty percent support of the votes cast by the active members present and voting in order to be affirmed. > Present and voting will mean the subset of active members who actually cast a vote on a given question. Thus, voters who are indifferent to a matter cannot block its consideration by choosing not to cast a vote. > All votes will be allocated two minutes for vote time. > If voting indicates 75 percent support for or against a question prior to the two-minute period elapsing, the chair may elect to move to the next order of business. > An opportunity to practice voting using the system will be offered on a question that has no impact on the policy of the organization. > > > Motions and Nominations from the Floor > A member can make or second a motion by using the raise hand feature on Zoom. The chair will then give the member the opportunity to unmute and verbally state their motion or second. > The membership will be given the opportunity to electronically submit votes in instances where a matter needs to be affirmed or opposed, such as accepting the Treasurer’s Annual Report. > Members may unmute themselves to make a nomination. The individual who is nominated must be present to accept or decline the nomination. > After reading the slated name for a given position, the Chair will continue prompting for any other nominations from the floor until three consecutive calls are made with no response. At this point, nominations will be considered closed. In the case that the slated name for a given position is unopposed, the Chair will then ask for a motion to elect the nominee by acclamation. Otherwise, each nominee will get sixty seconds to address the membership before voting commences. > Miscellaneous > All dues-paying members will have the ability to vote using Swift, the voter enrollment system. > In the event NABS encounters technical difficulties with the Swift platform, all nominations will be collected live. Then, members will be sent a Google form via email with a restricted time frame to cast their votes using a ranked-choice voting process. In order to obtain a majority, members will rank their choices out of the candidates listed. Results will be concluded with the assistance of a representative appointed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind and will be announced no later than the close of convention. > NABS is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for everyone. In the event a member is unable to participate fully in this outlined election process and requires an accommodation to make a motion, nominate and individual, or vote, this individual can contact NABS First Vice President, Kenia Flores at kflores at keniaflores.com to discuss alternative means of engagement. Additionally, designated Zoom moderators will be overseeing the Zoom chat and participant list throughout the meeting and elections to facilitate alternative participation. > > > > > > <2021 NABS Principles of Engagement.docx> From ctate2076 at att.net Sat Jun 19 22:02:00 2021 From: ctate2076 at att.net (Camille Tate) Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2021 18:02:00 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] FW: [Fabs] FABS Movie In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <004401d76556$bba8be70$32fa3b50$@att.net> The Florida Students invite you to tonight's movie, Iron Man 1. The Zoom link is below. Camille Tate -----Original Message----- From: FABS On Behalf Of Z'Leah Liburd via FABS Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 5:38 PM To: Florida Association of Blind Students ; NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List Cc: Z'Leah Liburd Subject: [Fabs] FABS Movie Hello! It's the time we've all been waiting for, FABS first ever movie night tonight at 6:00 pm. We will be watching Iron Man 1. Come on out and experience the heroic night with us! Zoom link: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://zoom.us/j/98656132846__;!!IkmNjII!XPyK-j ua4UPFy1ILA_cUuGDK90D8UW6RGXuizSxZlEFtFMPA1OkWHPrBwaN9KdEIIAUb3tb4Evg$ _______________________________________________ FABS mailing list FABS at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/fabs_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for FABS: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/fabs_nfbnet.org/ctate2076%40att.net From jty727 at gmail.com Sun Jun 20 02:37:11 2021 From: jty727 at gmail.com (Justin Young) Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2021 22:37:11 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Please join us tomorrow for the June Legislative & Self-Advocacy Committee Message-ID: <001f01d7657d$2c369150$84a3b3f0$@gmail.com> Hey NABSters! Hoping the start to your summers are going well! It's that time again to come join us tomorrow Sunday, June 20 at 8pm Eastern for the June meeting of the Legislative & Self-Advocacy Committee. This month we plan to have a few guest speakers to describe the process of students getting their works published. The information to join in the conversation tomorrow evening is the following: Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 One Tap Mobile: +16468769923,,4678833687# Thanks & look forward to having you all with us tomorrow evening! Justin T. Young, Ed.D Co-Chair, Legislative & Self-Advocacy Committee National Association of Blind Students. Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of New York State. Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of New York State, Rochester Chapter. _____ Scanned by McAfee and confirmed virus-free. From liamskitten at gmail.com Sun Jun 20 06:38:04 2021 From: liamskitten at gmail.com (Nick Stover) Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2021 01:38:04 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible Call Center software? Message-ID: This may not be considered the appropriate venue, but I'm unaware of a list specifically for networking over general job accessibility trials. And with its flexible scheduling and opportunities for remote work--amplified by the pandemic--they seem ideal jobs for us struggling students. So: any of you had call center in-person or remote work? If so, how did you deal with researching accessibility of software? Were you up-front with the interviewers re disability so you could question what software was utilized? There doesn't seem to be a good database for accessible alternatives. I initially had high hopes for APH’s Career Connect, but that’s more modeling an ideal system in terms of accommodations. There are a couple of companies touting their progress with screen readers--TNC and Vocal come immediately to mind--but unless the company themselves are forthcoming, I'm hitting major brick walls; highly frustrating since this's currently a booming industry. Warmly, Nick From ninam0814 at gmail.com Sun Jun 20 06:41:05 2021 From: ninam0814 at gmail.com (Nina Marranca) Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2021 06:41:05 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible Call Center software? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I work at a call center. We use something called MAX which is through incontact.com. It's fully accessible in Chrome with both JAWS and voiceover but works better with JAWS. Nina Marranca She/her/hers Board Member | National Association of Blind Students Chair | Outreach Committee President | New York Association of Blind Students ninam0814 at gmail.com A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind www.nabslink.org ________________________________ From: NABS-L on behalf of Nick Stover via NABS-L Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2021 2:38:04 AM To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list Cc: Nick Stover Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible Call Center software? This may not be considered the appropriate venue, but I'm unaware of a list specifically for networking over general job accessibility trials. And with its flexible scheduling and opportunities for remote work--amplified by the pandemic--they seem ideal jobs for us struggling students. So: any of you had call center in-person or remote work? If so, how did you deal with researching accessibility of software? Were you up-front with the interviewers re disability so you could question what software was utilized? There doesn't seem to be a good database for accessible alternatives. I initially had high hopes for APH’s Career Connect, but that’s more modeling an ideal system in terms of accommodations. There are a couple of companies touting their progress with screen readers--TNC and Vocal come immediately to mind--but unless the company themselves are forthcoming, I'm hitting major brick walls; highly frustrating since this's currently a booming industry. Warmly, Nick _______________________________________________ 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/ninam0814%40gmail.com From leadershipjba at gmail.com Sun Jun 20 06:45:15 2021 From: leadershipjba at gmail.com (JASON ALAMILLO) Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2021 23:45:15 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Accessing shared screen in a Zoom meeting In-Reply-To: References: <0A8BB250-79F1-477A-8D5C-FACADCCAE658@gmail.com> Message-ID: Wow this is a huge help, I am going to look more into the app that Joe suggested cause that would be a huge deal if I could use that. Kelsey, one other thing you can do since you are on the iPad is screen record the meeting. If you don’t know how, though I ‘m sure you do, you can do it through control center, scroll down, find screen recording, and ass soon as you double tap on it, it will start the screen recording. It usually takes about three seconds and it’ll count down from 3. If you don’t have it on your control center, you can go to settings, control center, and it will be there and you can add it to your control center. I usually screen record it and then have AIRA take a look at it and they usually find all the content and write it all down in my preferred format. I would ask them if they can at least send you the presentation which would be the faster way of doing things. I hope this helps. > On Jun 13, 2021, at 11:58 AM, Joe Orozco via NABS-L wrote: > > One of my freelance clients developed a solution for this scenario. It > started off as a solution for universities where professors needed to > share content in real time with blind students, but it has > dramatically expanded to other use cases. > > Here’s a brief excerpt: > > Using Scribe for Meetings to attend events is always free. > > The Scribe for Meetings app runs during the presentation, monitors the > information being displayed in the meeting, and sends information > about the on-screen content to the Scribe cloud service. Scribe syncs > that information with the slides that the presenter previously > uploaded, and displays an accessible version of the content in real > time in its own window, where a print-impaired participant can read > the content as if they were reading a web page. > > Presenters can optionally provide the content of a presentation for > later offline viewing in alternate formats. Using our Augmented > Document Remediation technology, Scribe for Meetings can convert your > presentation into eight different accessible formats in over 140 > different languages: > > 1. Accessible HTML > 2. Tagged PDF > 3. MP3, via text-to-speech in about a dozen languages > 4. DAISY, text plus audio > 5. EPUB > 6. Microsoft Word > 7. Braille: Grade 1, Grade 2, and Unified English Braille > 8. Large print > > You can read more about the product here: > > https://scribeformeetings.com/ > > Hope it helps, > > Joe > > > On 6/13/21, Louis Maher via NABS-L > wrote: >> Kelsey, >> >> Have them send you the presentation in advance. >> >> >> Regards >> Louis Maher >> Phone: 713-444-7838 >> E-mail: ljmaher03 at outlook.com >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Kelsey Nicolay via >> NABS-L >> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2021 10:52 AM >> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org >> Cc: Kelsey Nicolay >> Subject: [NABS-L] Accessing shared screen in a Zoom meeting >> >> Hello all, >> I am a member of ToastMasters in my area. Currently, we are meeting on Zoom, >> but the plan is to move to a hybrid model when it is safe to meet in person. >> One thing speakers really like to do is show PowerPoint presentations. >> However, given the limitations of Zoom, there is no way to view a >> participant's screen when they share it using VoiceOver or JAWS, so I miss >> out on being able to have access to the content on a speaker's PowerPoint. >> Most members are pretty good about describing the content verbably, but >> there are a few who haven't quite caught on yet. Therefore, what do you do >> when you need access to content that a participant is sharing via Zoom >> screen share? I usually join the meeting from my iPad, so I wonder if screen >> recognition might be of some help here. Any suggestions would be greatly >> appreciated. >> Sent from Kelsey Nicolay's iPhone >> _______________________________________________ >> NABS-L mailing list >> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >> https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnfbnet.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fnabs-l_nfbnet.org&data=04%7C01%7C%7C106c0ffefe1f4ebb383e08d92e835368%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637591963846288285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hhn14iG%2FRxX1eUJ1CRk9M76Ps8qPHAzUtp1qQW2fty8%3D&reserved=0 >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> NABS-L: >> https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnfbnet.org%2Fmailman%2Foptions%2Fnabs-l_nfbnet.org%2Fljmaher03%2540outlook.com&data=04%7C01%7C%7C106c0ffefe1f4ebb383e08d92e835368%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637591963846288285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2FFJAHghdGUMZb%2FWtd3ewNb2bO2A054AX%2BcyWafl5fjQ%3D&reserved=0 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/jsoro824%40gmail.com >> > > > -- > Joe Orozco: Your Message, My Mission > https://joeorozco.com/services/ > > _______________________________________________ > 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/leadershipjba%40gmail.com From clearinghouse at miusa.org Mon Jun 21 16:47:53 2021 From: clearinghouse at miusa.org (MIUSA Clearinghouse) Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:47:53 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Access to Exchange Summer Institute Message-ID: Dear NABS, As of June 7 our application for the 1st ever Access to Exchange Summer Institute (AESI) is live. Over my 5 years working in international education , I have met a lot of great people with disabilities, including blind people, who have had life-changing experiences studying or volunteering overseas, but I know that there are many more who don't always make it past the starting line because of real or perceived accessibility barriers. That's why AESI was created to outfit blind people and those with disabilities with the tools and strategies to learn a new language, build their resume and gain practical real-world experience. The application is due July 16. I hope that many of you will apply and that you will help me spread this amazing opportunity far and wide to your networks. View the press release Best regards Justin Harford (he/him/his) Program Coordinator (NCDE) Mobility International USA (MIUSA) 132 E Broadway Suite 343 Eugene OR 97401 541-343-1284 ext 1014 (voice) jharford at miusa.org (email) From mausam.mehta.nfb at gmail.com Mon Jun 21 19:24:36 2021 From: mausam.mehta.nfb at gmail.com (Mausam Mehta) Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:24:36 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Registration, Membership Dues, and Principles of Engagement for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting In-Reply-To: <380B8C90-7CBF-404B-98EC-9E93D26EA676@gmail.com> References: <380B8C90-7CBF-404B-98EC-9E93D26EA676@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hey students! Bumping the registration and voting info for our NABS business meeting again! If you'd like to be a voting member at the meeting, make sure to get registered and have your dues paid by the end of the day today! We're so excited for this event, and hope you'll be there! Mausam Mausam Mehta Co-chair | Legislative and Self-Advocacy Committee Secretary | National Association of blind students A proud division of the National Federation of the blind mausam.mehta.nfb at gmail.com | www.nabslink.org > On Jun 19, 2021, at 12:11 PM, Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi Students, > > Bumping this info! Please note that registration for voting members closes on Monday June 21. We would love to have you join us! > > Yours, > Trisha > > > > Trisha Kulkarni > President | National Association of Blind Students > A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind > www.nabslink.org >> On Jun 8, 2021, at 9:58 PM, Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President wrote: >> >>  >>  >> Hello NABS Family, >> >> >> >> We want to remind all potential and current members that registration for the 2021 NABS Business Meeting, happening on July 7, 2021, is now live. This year, we have a few items pertaining to membership dues and our election process that we want to share as well, so if you haven’t already, please review the information below. >> >> Registering for the 2021 NABS Annual Business Meeting >> We invite all students, life-time learners, and allies to register for our NABS Business meeting using this form: >> >> https://forms.gle/D9jKCUTPt6HfPKUK8 >> >> Completing registration will help ensure we have your most up to date information. Not to mention, it will be what qualifies you for amazing door prizes throughout the evening. >> >> Please note that anyone can register to attend our event up until the start of the convention on July 6, 2021. However, if you intend to vote in this year’s election process, you must be registered by June 21, 2021. >> >> 2020-2021 Membership Dues >> We additionally want to notify all current and potential members of an important note for this year’s membership dues collecting process. The National Federation of the Blind is transitioning from a fiscal calendar year to a regular calendar year (beginning in January and ending in December.) For this reason, we are making a one-time exception to our dues collecting process in advance of the January 2022 deadline in accordance with guidance put forth by the NFB's National Board of Directors . >> >> Your membership is ensured through the end of 2021, and assuming you register for our business meeting, you are eligible to vote in this year's election process in the following cases: >> >> • Your dues were paid last year on or before December 31, 2020 >> >> • You’ve paid your dues since January 1, 2021 >> >> • You will pay your $5 dues before June 21, 2021 >> >> Please note that this change will require all members to renew their membership status starting in January 2022. If you are unsure of your membership status, contact NABS secretary, Mausam Mehta by email at mausam.mehta.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (540) 466-6033. If you have questions regarding your dues payment, please contact NABS Treasurer Elizabeth Rouse by email at elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com or by phone at (563) 210-1854. >> >> >> >> 2021 NABS Elections >> Given that this meeting will be taking place on Zoom, we want to do our best effort of providing clarity and advanced notice for how our election process will be managed in 2021. Attached, pasted below, and soon on our website, you can find our 2021 Principles of Engagement reviewed and voted on by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021. This language is not meant to change our constitution in any way, but rather share how we plan to accommodate the virtual setting in carrying out our work. These principles will be read during the meeting before moving into official business. >> >> We know that online elections and conventions can be a bit tricky to navigate, so we invite you to send any/all questions about the above outlined process to NABS 1st Vice President Kenia Flores at kflores at keniaflores.com. >> >> We cannot wait to celebrate another year of accomplishments with you this July! >> >> >> >> Yours, >> >> Trisha Kulkarni >> >> President | National Association of Blind Students >> >> A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind >> >> www.nabslink.org >> >> >> >> National Association of Blind Students (NABS) >> Principles of Engagement >> The principles and procedures below were adopted by the NABS Board on May 31, 2021 and are intended to provide clarity and advance notice on how the NABS Business Meeting will be managed this year. This document will be distributed to our membership and housed on our website in June. Additionally, it will be read at the business meeting prior to any official business taking place. >> >> All individuals who are dues-paying members as of June 21, 2021 and who opted into the voter enrollment system prior to our business meeting will constitute the pool of convention voters. >> All voting will be done via text or call, and the results will be viewed by a representative who has been appointed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind. >> Any matter must receive greater than fifty percent support of the votes cast by the active members present and voting in order to be affirmed. >> Present and voting will mean the subset of active members who actually cast a vote on a given question. Thus, voters who are indifferent to a matter cannot block its consideration by choosing not to cast a vote. >> All votes will be allocated two minutes for vote time. >> If voting indicates 75 percent support for or against a question prior to the two-minute period elapsing, the chair may elect to move to the next order of business. >> An opportunity to practice voting using the system will be offered on a question that has no impact on the policy of the organization. >> >> >> Motions and Nominations from the Floor >> A member can make or second a motion by using the raise hand feature on Zoom. The chair will then give the member the opportunity to unmute and verbally state their motion or second. >> The membership will be given the opportunity to electronically submit votes in instances where a matter needs to be affirmed or opposed, such as accepting the Treasurer’s Annual Report. >> Members may unmute themselves to make a nomination. The individual who is nominated must be present to accept or decline the nomination. >> After reading the slated name for a given position, the Chair will continue prompting for any other nominations from the floor until three consecutive calls are made with no response. At this point, nominations will be considered closed. In the case that the slated name for a given position is unopposed, the Chair will then ask for a motion to elect the nominee by acclamation. Otherwise, each nominee will get sixty seconds to address the membership before voting commences. >> Miscellaneous >> All dues-paying members will have the ability to vote using Swift, the voter enrollment system. >> In the event NABS encounters technical difficulties with the Swift platform, all nominations will be collected live. Then, members will be sent a Google form via email with a restricted time frame to cast their votes using a ranked-choice voting process. In order to obtain a majority, members will rank their choices out of the candidates listed. Results will be concluded with the assistance of a representative appointed by the President of the National Federation of the Blind and will be announced no later than the close of convention. >> NABS is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for everyone. In the event a member is unable to participate fully in this outlined election process and requires an accommodation to make a motion, nominate and individual, or vote, this individual can contact NABS First Vice President, Kenia Flores at kflores at keniaflores.com to discuss alternative means of engagement. Additionally, designated Zoom moderators will be overseeing the Zoom chat and participant list throughout the meeting and elections to facilitate alternative participation. >> >> >> >> >> >> <2021 NABS Principles of Engagement.docx> > _______________________________________________ > 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/mausam.mehta.nfb%40gmail.com From shane at mediate.tech Mon Jun 21 22:37:50 2021 From: shane at mediate.tech (Shane Lowe) Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:37:50 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] SuperSense and More Message-ID: > Hello! > My name is Shane, and I'm writing to you as the Community Operations > Manager for Mediate. You may know us from our scanning app Supersense > for iOS and Android, or our navigation app Super Lidar for iOS. > Funded by the National Science Foundation, we collaborate with MIT to > develop cutting edge AI technology for the blind community. > I have had the pleasure of speaking with a variety of NFB affiliates > in the past, and would love to connect with yours. It would be great > to get to know your community and share the latest technological > developments we're working on. > > Our goal is to collaborate with you as much as possible, so I'd also > be happy to promote your chapter to our users in your region. We have > more than 50,000 users in total. I'd also like to offer a discount for > your > members to access Supersense, if they'd like. > > If you're interested, feel free to email me through > shane at mediate.tech, and thanks so much for all you do. > From luke.seibert at gmail.com Mon Jun 21 23:06:17 2021 From: luke.seibert at gmail.com (luke.seibert at gmail.com) Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:06:17 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] All Welcome, June 28 Social Hour Message-ID: <01ff01d766f2$0ac4d6f0$204e84d0$@gmail.com> Hey ya'll, The Alabama and Ohio student divisions are teaming up for the first time on Monday, June 28th, for a social hour at 8 central. We've got an exciting new game planned, as well as a few rounds of the popular Five Second Rule. I know there's another meeting going on at the same time, but we'd love to have all who want to join us, or even hop in for just a little bit. Here's the Zoom information. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3718508193?pwd=cmVtUk44YmFSYk1zWmE5d1QyQ3d4dz09 Meeting ID: 371 850 8193 Passcode: Plowboy1 One tap mobile +13017158592,,3718508193# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,3718508193# US (Chicago) Luke Seibert President, Alabama Association of Blind Students (256) 443-0212 From rob.parso3389 at gmail.com Tue Jun 22 13:52:10 2021 From: rob.parso3389 at gmail.com (Robert Parsons) Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:52:10 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Sunday, Oh Sunday... References: Message-ID: <1BD92D05-5714-4A32-A3E0-AC6FAF2EDC82@gmail.com> Have I ever told you all how much I value your opinion? I mean, it’s no secret that the NABS board is always looking for members to expand their horizons, multiply their connections, and increase expectations. Where I have been stuck, however, is with getting a concrete idea of which of the many different activities, presentations, and opportunities I am going to take part in during national convention! I know, it seems like a good problem to have, but if you’re like me, convention time is sacred because so much of my decisions are done in good company. > Robert, I mean NABS, would love to hear from you about the excitement you share in deciding which parts of national convention are “must-haves” in your itinerary. Do you have anxiety about attending it virtually? Let’s decompress some of this and talk about ways we can support each other in this experience. Finally, if this is your first time, don’t you worry. We invite all first time student attendees to join us in discussing some of the student staples of convention. Keep the number 12 in mind during this meeting on Sunday, June 27 at 9pm EST. This will be important because there may or may not have been a special surprise for the student that enters the Zoom room twelfth after the host. > > You can find us on Sunday below. Join Zoom Link: > > https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 > > One Tap Mobile: > > +16468769923,,4678833687# > > > > With Love > > > > Robert E. Parsons, Jr. > > Board Member| National Association of Blind Students > > Board Member| National Federation of the Blind of Michigan > > Masters Student| Rehabilitation Counseling and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy > > Western Michigan University ‘21 > > Pronouns: He, Him, His > > P: 804.801.7674 > > From piano.girl0299 at gmail.com Wed Jun 23 23:31:08 2021 From: piano.girl0299 at gmail.com (Kelsey Nicolay) Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:31:08 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind Message-ID: <9E04C7D2-55B5-4F98-81B6-EB38157087B6@gmail.com> Hello, I would like to attend a training center in the future. One of the places I am strongly looking at is Carroll Center for the Blind. I took an online Zoom class from them and was impressed, so I am strongly considering their independent living program. I have heard from others that Carroll is not a good program cmopared to the NFB centers, but I was curious if anyone has gone there and if so, what was your experience? Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s iPhone From nesmaaly123 at gmail.com Wed Jun 23 23:53:33 2021 From: nesmaaly123 at gmail.com (nesma aly) Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:53:33 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind In-Reply-To: <9E04C7D2-55B5-4F98-81B6-EB38157087B6@gmail.com> References: <9E04C7D2-55B5-4F98-81B6-EB38157087B6@gmail.com> Message-ID: thank you so much for that question, I have the same one On Wed, Jun 23, 2021 at 19:33 Kelsey Nicolay via NABS-L wrote: > Hello, > I would like to attend a training center in the future. One of the places > I am strongly looking at is Carroll Center for the Blind. I took an online > Zoom class from them and was impressed, so I am strongly considering their > independent living program. I have heard from others that Carroll is not a > good program cmopared to the NFB centers, but I was curious if anyone has > gone there and if so, what was your experience? > > Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s iPhone > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/nesmaaly123%40gmail.com > From m.capelle at charter.net Thu Jun 24 04:20:30 2021 From: m.capelle at charter.net (Capelle, Michael C.) Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2021 23:20:30 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind In-Reply-To: <9E04C7D2-55B5-4F98-81B6-EB38157087B6@gmail.com> References: <9E04C7D2-55B5-4F98-81B6-EB38157087B6@gmail.com> Message-ID: <006601d768b0$45591dc0$d00b5940$@charter.net> They are very good, I love the state run centers anytime. -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Kelsey Nicolay via NABS-L Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:31 PM To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org Cc: Kelsey Nicolay Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind Hello, I would like to attend a training center in the future. One of the places I am strongly looking at is Carroll Center for the Blind. I took an online Zoom class from them and was impressed, so I am strongly considering their independent living program. I have heard from others that Carroll is not a good program cmopared to the NFB centers, but I was curious if anyone has gone there and if so, what was your experience? Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s 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/m.capelle%40charter.net From alliefa1999 at gmail.com Thu Jun 24 14:55:02 2021 From: alliefa1999 at gmail.com (Alexandra Alfonso) Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:55:02 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind In-Reply-To: <006601d768b0$45591dc0$d00b5940$@charter.net> References: <006601d768b0$45591dc0$d00b5940$@charter.net> Message-ID: Hello, One problem is they move slower. another problem is they are less independent living base since you’re in a dorm instead of apartments. > On Jun 24, 2021, at 12:21 AM, Capelle, Michael C. via NABS-L wrote: > > They are very good, I love the state run centers anytime. > > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Kelsey Nicolay via NABS-L > Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:31 PM > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org > Cc: Kelsey Nicolay > Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind > > Hello, > I would like to attend a training center in the future. One of the places I am strongly looking at is Carroll Center for the Blind. I took an online Zoom class from them and was impressed, so I am strongly considering their independent living program. I have heard from others that Carroll is not a good program cmopared to the NFB centers, but I was curious if anyone has gone there and if so, what was your experience? > > Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s 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/m.capelle%40charter.net > > > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/alliefa1999%40gmail.com From nesmaaly123 at gmail.com Thu Jun 24 16:27:07 2021 From: nesmaaly123 at gmail.com (nesma aly) Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:27:07 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind In-Reply-To: References: <006601d768b0$45591dc0$d00b5940$@charter.net> Message-ID: can somebody please compare the Carol center to Blind industries and services of Maryland? On Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 10:57 AM Alexandra Alfonso via NABS-L < nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: > Hello, > One problem is they move slower. another problem is they are less > independent living base since you’re in a dorm instead of apartments. > > > > On Jun 24, 2021, at 12:21 AM, Capelle, Michael C. via NABS-L < > nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: > > > > They are very good, I love the state run centers anytime. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Kelsey Nicolay > via NABS-L > > Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:31 PM > > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org > > Cc: Kelsey Nicolay > > Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind > > > > Hello, > > I would like to attend a training center in the future. One of the > places I am strongly looking at is Carroll Center for the Blind. I took an > online Zoom class from them and was impressed, so I am strongly considering > their independent living program. I have heard from others that Carroll is > not a good program cmopared to the NFB centers, but I was curious if anyone > has gone there and if so, what was your experience? > > > > Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s 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/m.capelle%40charter.net > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > NABS-L mailing list > > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > NABS-L: > > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/alliefa1999%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/nesmaaly123%40gmail.com > From MPeret at nfb.org Thu Jun 24 18:12:07 2021 From: MPeret at nfb.org (Peret, Maurice) Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:12:07 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind In-Reply-To: References: <006601d768b0$45591dc0$d00b5940$@charter.net> Message-ID: Hi Nesma, The Carol Center was named after a Catholic priest who wrote a book about the blind which is nothing less than disparaging. The Carol Center is what I would call a traditional one that caters very much to the individual. Unfortunately, too often at centers like these, under the rubric of "individual choice," as distinct from informed consumer choice, high expectations tend to be sacrificed to what has been labeled a "cafeteria style" approach. IN other words, a student who attends may elect to take or forgo any of the classes that are taught there. This results in a revolving door scenario wherein students may return to said center numerous times during their lives as visual conditions or other life factors alter quality of life and independence. BISM is hybrid of a more traditional and a structured discovery center. There is a history of leadership familiar enough with the latter approach that has given BISM some credibility over the years in how instruction is provided, the use of learning shades, a core curriculum, blind instructors, many if not most of whom were trained in the structured discovery methodology, etc. A fundamental flaw in the BISM model is that control over the overall program, from program development to budget, is not in the hands of the blind. That's just a scant shot at an explanation but perhaps others may weigh in. Regards, Maurice Peret -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of nesma aly via NABS-L Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:27 PM To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list Cc: nesma aly Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind can somebody please compare the Carol center to Blind industries and services of Maryland? On Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 10:57 AM Alexandra Alfonso via NABS-L < nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: > Hello, > One problem is they move slower. another problem is they are less > independent living base since you’re in a dorm instead of apartments. > > > > On Jun 24, 2021, at 12:21 AM, Capelle, Michael C. via NABS-L < > nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: > > > > They are very good, I love the state run centers anytime. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Kelsey Nicolay > via NABS-L > > Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:31 PM > > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org > > Cc: Kelsey Nicolay > > Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind > > > > Hello, > > I would like to attend a training center in the future. One of the > places I am strongly looking at is Carroll Center for the Blind. I > took an online Zoom class from them and was impressed, so I am > strongly considering their independent living program. I have heard > from others that Carroll is not a good program cmopared to the NFB > centers, but I was curious if anyone has gone there and if so, what was your experience? > > > > Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s iPhone > > _______________________________________________ > > NABS-L mailing list > > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > > t.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account > > info for > NABS-L: > > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/m.capelle%40charter.net. > org > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > NABS-L mailing list > > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > > t.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account > > info for > NABS-L: > > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/alliefa1999%40gmail.com. > org > > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org. > org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info > for > NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/nesmaaly123%40gmail.com. > org > _______________________________________________ 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/mperet%40nfb.org Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast Ltd, an innovator in Software as a Service (SaaS) for business. Providing a safer and more useful place for your human generated data. Specializing in; Security, archiving and compliance. To find out more visit the Mimecast website. From piano.girl0299 at gmail.com Thu Jun 24 22:10:01 2021 From: piano.girl0299 at gmail.com (Kelsey Nicolay) Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:10:01 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <52694C9C-DA53-40E7-932B-E4578F1D96ED@gmail.com> I took a tech class from them and their technology training is wonderful. They have changed their training methods somewhat. For instance, when in travel class at Carroll, they might tell you to walk to a certain place. You’re by yourself, but they follow you from a distance in their car, so you do have the support of your instructor if needed while at the same time you are able to practice independent travel. This is how their admissions staff described their approach. Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s iPhone > On Jun 24, 2021, at 2:13 PM, Peret, Maurice via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi Nesma, > > The Carol Center was named after a Catholic priest who wrote a book about the blind which is nothing less than disparaging. The Carol Center is what I would call a traditional one that caters very much to the individual. Unfortunately, too often at centers like these, under the rubric of "individual choice," as distinct from informed consumer choice, high expectations tend to be sacrificed to what has been labeled a "cafeteria style" approach. IN other words, a student who attends may elect to take or forgo any of the classes that are taught there. This results in a revolving door scenario wherein students may return to said center numerous times during their lives as visual conditions or other life factors alter quality of life and independence. BISM is hybrid of a more traditional and a structured discovery center. There is a history of leadership familiar enough with the latter approach that has given BISM some credibility over the years in how instruction is provided, the use of learning shades, a core curriculum, blind instructors, many if not most of whom were trained in the structured discovery methodology, etc. A fundamental flaw in the BISM model is that control over the overall program, from program development to budget, is not in the hands of the blind. > > That's just a scant shot at an explanation but perhaps others may weigh in. > > Regards, > > Maurice Peret > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L On Behalf Of nesma aly via NABS-L > Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:27 PM > To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list > Cc: nesma aly > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind > > can somebody please compare the Carol center to Blind industries and services of Maryland? > >> On Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 10:57 AM Alexandra Alfonso via NABS-L < nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: >> >> Hello, >> One problem is they move slower. another problem is they are less >> independent living base since you’re in a dorm instead of apartments. >> >> >>> On Jun 24, 2021, at 12:21 AM, Capelle, Michael C. via NABS-L < >> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: >>> >>> They are very good, I love the state run centers anytime. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Kelsey Nicolay >> via NABS-L >>> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:31 PM >>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org >>> Cc: Kelsey Nicolay >>> Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind >>> >>> Hello, >>> I would like to attend a training center in the future. One of the >> places I am strongly looking at is Carroll Center for the Blind. I >> took an online Zoom class from them and was impressed, so I am >> strongly considering their independent living program. I have heard >> from others that Carroll is not a good program cmopared to the NFB >> centers, but I was curious if anyone has gone there and if so, what was your experience? >>> >>> Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s iPhone >>> _______________________________________________ >>> NABS-L mailing list >>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org >>> t.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account >>> info for >> NABS-L: >>> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/m.capelle%40charter.net. >> org >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> NABS-L mailing list >>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org >>> t.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account >>> info for >> NABS-L: >>> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/alliefa1999%40gmail.com. >> org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> NABS-L mailing list >> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org. >> org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info >> for >> NABS-L: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/nesmaaly123%40gmail.com. >> org >> > _______________________________________________ > 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/mperet%40nfb.org > > Disclaimer > > The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. 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Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:56:05 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind In-Reply-To: <52694C9C-DA53-40E7-932B-E4578F1D96ED@gmail.com> References: <52694C9C-DA53-40E7-932B-E4578F1D96ED@gmail.com> Message-ID: <01e101d7694c$1e28f2b0$5a7ad810$@charter.net> This is good, doing dropoff's and a 40 person meal, nope -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Kelsey Nicolay via NABS-L Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 5:10 PM To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list Cc: Kelsey Nicolay Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind I took a tech class from them and their technology training is wonderful. They have changed their training methods somewhat. For instance, when in travel class at Carroll, they might tell you to walk to a certain place. You’re by yourself, but they follow you from a distance in their car, so you do have the support of your instructor if needed while at the same time you are able to practice independent travel. This is how their admissions staff described their approach. Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s iPhone > On Jun 24, 2021, at 2:13 PM, Peret, Maurice via NABS-L wrote: > > Hi Nesma, > > The Carol Center was named after a Catholic priest who wrote a book about the blind which is nothing less than disparaging. The Carol Center is what I would call a traditional one that caters very much to the individual. Unfortunately, too often at centers like these, under the rubric of "individual choice," as distinct from informed consumer choice, high expectations tend to be sacrificed to what has been labeled a "cafeteria style" approach. IN other words, a student who attends may elect to take or forgo any of the classes that are taught there. This results in a revolving door scenario wherein students may return to said center numerous times during their lives as visual conditions or other life factors alter quality of life and independence. BISM is hybrid of a more traditional and a structured discovery center. There is a history of leadership familiar enough with the latter approach that has given BISM some credibility over the years in how instruction is provided, the use of learning shades, a core curriculum, blind instructors, many if not most of whom were trained in the structured discovery methodology, etc. A fundamental flaw in the BISM model is that control over the overall program, from program development to budget, is not in the hands of the blind. > > That's just a scant shot at an explanation but perhaps others may weigh in. > > Regards, > > Maurice Peret > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L On Behalf Of nesma aly via NABS-L > Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:27 PM > To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list > Cc: nesma aly > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind > > can somebody please compare the Carol center to Blind industries and services of Maryland? > >> On Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 10:57 AM Alexandra Alfonso via NABS-L < nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: >> >> Hello, >> One problem is they move slower. another problem is they are less >> independent living base since you’re in a dorm instead of apartments. >> >> >>> On Jun 24, 2021, at 12:21 AM, Capelle, Michael C. via NABS-L < >> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: >>> >>> They are very good, I love the state run centers anytime. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Kelsey Nicolay >> via NABS-L >>> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:31 PM >>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org >>> Cc: Kelsey Nicolay >>> Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind >>> >>> Hello, >>> I would like to attend a training center in the future. One of the >> places I am strongly looking at is Carroll Center for the Blind. I >> took an online Zoom class from them and was impressed, so I am >> strongly considering their independent living program. I have heard >> from others that Carroll is not a good program cmopared to the NFB >> centers, but I was curious if anyone has gone there and if so, what was your experience? >>> >>> Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s iPhone >>> _______________________________________________ >>> NABS-L mailing list >>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org >>> t.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account >>> info for >> NABS-L: >>> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/m.capelle%40charter.net. >> org >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> NABS-L mailing list >>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org >>> t.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account >>> info for >> NABS-L: >>> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/alliefa1999%40gmail.com. >> org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> NABS-L mailing list >> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org. >> org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info >> for >> NABS-L: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/nesmaaly123%40gmail.com. >> org >> > _______________________________________________ > 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/mperet%40nfb.org > > Disclaimer > > The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. > > This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast Ltd, an innovator in Software as a Service (SaaS) for business. Providing a safer and more useful place for your human generated data. Specializing in; Security, archiving and compliance. To find out more visit the Mimecast website. > _______________________________________________ > 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/piano.girl0299%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/m.capelle%40charter.net From m.capelle at charter.net Thu Jun 24 22:56:05 2021 From: m.capelle at charter.net (Capelle, Michael C.) Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:56:05 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind In-Reply-To: References: <006601d768b0$45591dc0$d00b5940$@charter.net> Message-ID: <01e201d7694c$1e71bb80$5b553280$@charter.net> This is why I like state run centers, we get to pick and chose, thank goodness. -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Peret, Maurice via NABS-L Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 1:12 PM To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list Cc: Peret, Maurice Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind Hi Nesma, The Carol Center was named after a Catholic priest who wrote a book about the blind which is nothing less than disparaging. The Carol Center is what I would call a traditional one that caters very much to the individual. Unfortunately, too often at centers like these, under the rubric of "individual choice," as distinct from informed consumer choice, high expectations tend to be sacrificed to what has been labeled a "cafeteria style" approach. IN other words, a student who attends may elect to take or forgo any of the classes that are taught there. This results in a revolving door scenario wherein students may return to said center numerous times during their lives as visual conditions or other life factors alter quality of life and independence. BISM is hybrid of a more traditional and a structured discovery center. There is a history of leadership familiar enough with the latter approach that has given BISM some credibility over the years in how instruction is provided, the use of learning shades, a core curriculum, blind instructors, many if not most of whom were trained in the structured discovery methodology, etc. A fundamental flaw in the BISM model is that control over the overall program, from program development to budget, is not in the hands of the blind. That's just a scant shot at an explanation but perhaps others may weigh in. Regards, Maurice Peret -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of nesma aly via NABS-L Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:27 PM To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list Cc: nesma aly Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind can somebody please compare the Carol center to Blind industries and services of Maryland? On Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 10:57 AM Alexandra Alfonso via NABS-L < nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: > Hello, > One problem is they move slower. another problem is they are less > independent living base since you’re in a dorm instead of apartments. > > > > On Jun 24, 2021, at 12:21 AM, Capelle, Michael C. via NABS-L < > nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: > > > > They are very good, I love the state run centers anytime. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Kelsey Nicolay > via NABS-L > > Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:31 PM > > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org > > Cc: Kelsey Nicolay > > Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind > > > > Hello, > > I would like to attend a training center in the future. One of the > places I am strongly looking at is Carroll Center for the Blind. I > took an online Zoom class from them and was impressed, so I am > strongly considering their independent living program. I have heard > from others that Carroll is not a good program cmopared to the NFB > centers, but I was curious if anyone has gone there and if so, what was your experience? > > > > Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s iPhone > > _______________________________________________ > > NABS-L mailing list > > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > > t.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account > > info for > NABS-L: > > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/m.capelle%40charter.net. > org > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > NABS-L mailing list > > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > > t.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account > > info for > NABS-L: > > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/alliefa1999%40gmail.com. > org > > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org. > org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info > for > NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/nesmaaly123%40gmail.com. > org > _______________________________________________ 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/mperet%40nfb.org Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast Ltd, an innovator in Software as a Service (SaaS) for business. Providing a safer and more useful place for your human generated data. Specializing in; Security, archiving and compliance. To find out more visit the Mimecast website. _______________________________________________ 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/m.capelle%40charter.net From piano.girl0299 at gmail.com Fri Jun 25 03:09:35 2021 From: piano.girl0299 at gmail.com (Kelsey Nicolay) Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 23:09:35 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind In-Reply-To: <01e201d7694c$1e71bb80$5b553280$@charter.net> References: <01e201d7694c$1e71bb80$5b553280$@charter.net> Message-ID: Well, everyone takes cane travel, adaptive home management, communications, and a few other classes. However, they start wherever the student is in terms of skill mastery (determined by two weeks of evaluation) then build on that. Carroll does have woodshop as a class. They also have fencing which would be kind of cool. I was also told that during your mobility evaluation, they let you try out all the different canes before deciding on one, so I think you get a new cane every few days until the perfect cane is found. Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s iPhone > On Jun 24, 2021, at 6:58 PM, Capelle, Michael C. via NABS-L wrote: > > This is why I like state run centers, we get to pick and chose, thank goodness. > > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Peret, Maurice via NABS-L > Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 1:12 PM > To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list > Cc: Peret, Maurice > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind > > Hi Nesma, > > The Carol Center was named after a Catholic priest who wrote a book about the blind which is nothing less than disparaging. The Carol Center is what I would call a traditional one that caters very much to the individual. Unfortunately, too often at centers like these, under the rubric of "individual choice," as distinct from informed consumer choice, high expectations tend to be sacrificed to what has been labeled a "cafeteria style" approach. IN other words, a student who attends may elect to take or forgo any of the classes that are taught there. This results in a revolving door scenario wherein students may return to said center numerous times during their lives as visual conditions or other life factors alter quality of life and independence. BISM is hybrid of a more traditional and a structured discovery center. There is a history of leadership familiar enough with the latter approach that has given BISM some credibility over the years in how instruction is provided, the use of learning shades, a core curriculum, blind instructors, many if not most of whom were trained in the structured discovery methodology, etc. A fundamental flaw in the BISM model is that control over the overall program, from program development to budget, is not in the hands of the blind. > > That's just a scant shot at an explanation but perhaps others may weigh in. > > Regards, > > Maurice Peret > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L On Behalf Of nesma aly via NABS-L > Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2021 12:27 PM > To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list > Cc: nesma aly > Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind > > can somebody please compare the Carol center to Blind industries and services of Maryland? > >> On Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 10:57 AM Alexandra Alfonso via NABS-L < nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: >> >> Hello, >> One problem is they move slower. another problem is they are less >> independent living base since you’re in a dorm instead of apartments. >> >> >>> On Jun 24, 2021, at 12:21 AM, Capelle, Michael C. via NABS-L < >> nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: >>> >>> They are very good, I love the state run centers anytime. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Kelsey Nicolay >> via NABS-L >>> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:31 PM >>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org >>> Cc: Kelsey Nicolay >>> Subject: [NABS-L] Carroll Center for the Blind >>> >>> Hello, >>> I would like to attend a training center in the future. One of the >> places I am strongly looking at is Carroll Center for the Blind. I >> took an online Zoom class from them and was impressed, so I am >> strongly considering their independent living program. I have heard >> from others that Carroll is not a good program cmopared to the NFB >> centers, but I was curious if anyone has gone there and if so, what was your experience? >>> >>> Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s iPhone >>> _______________________________________________ >>> NABS-L mailing list >>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org >>> t.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account >>> info for >> NABS-L: >>> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/m.capelle%40charter.net. >> org >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> NABS-L mailing list >>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org >>> t.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account >>> info for >> NABS-L: >>> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/alliefa1999%40gmail.com. >> org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> NABS-L mailing list >> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org. >> org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info >> for >> NABS-L: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/nesmaaly123%40gmail.com. >> org >> > _______________________________________________ > 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/mperet%40nfb.org > > Disclaimer > > The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. > > This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast Ltd, an innovator in Software as a Service (SaaS) for business. Providing a safer and more useful place for your human generated data. Specializing in; Security, archiving and compliance. To find out more visit the Mimecast website. > _______________________________________________ > 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/m.capelle%40charter.net > > > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/piano.girl0299%40gmail.com From blind247365 at gmail.com Fri Jun 25 04:30:03 2021 From: blind247365 at gmail.com (Blind allday) Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:30:03 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: 2021 ACB Students Virtual ACB National Convention Stipend - still time to apply! References: Message-ID: Begin forwarded message: > From: Minh Ha > Date: June 19, 2021 at 4:02:50 PM PDT > To: acbs-l at acbstudents.org > Subject: 2021 ACB Students Virtual ACB National Convention Stipend - still time to apply! > > We've extended the deadline to this Friday, June 25. Please apply and > share with any students you know. Thanks! > > The American Council of Blind Students is happy to announce that we > are offering ten (10) stipends to any student enrolled in an > educational program to attend the 2021 virtual ACB National > Convention. This week-long event is taking place from Friday, July 16 > to Friday, July 23. > > We recognize that in years past, most students did not have the > opportunity to attend the national convention. However, with the event > being virtual, this is a fantastic way for students to learn more > about the American Council of the Blind and our students affiliate > while participating in advocacy efforts and expanding knowledge on a > wide variety of topics of interest the lives of blind and visually > impaired people. > > Registration to the national convention costs $25. If you are selected > to receive a stipend, ACB Students will cover the full cost of > registration in addition to the ACB Students registration fee. (Please > note, if you choose to register for other special interest affiliates, > the cost will not be covered.) > > Expectations: students must attend as many ACB Students events as > possible, particularly our business meeting on the evening of Monday, > July 19. Furthermore, we highly encourage students to take advantage > of the excellent event offerings throughout the entire convention > week. In addition, we ask for either a verbal or written report after > the convention to be shared at a post-convention wrap-up or on our > social media channels. > > For students under 18, we need a parent or guardian to sign giving > their permission for you to apply for this stipend and attend the > national convention. > > Please fill out the below application no later than Friday, June 25, > 2021. Contact president at acbstudents.org or > secondvicepresident at acbstudents.org for any questions or concerns. > > We look forward to getting your applications! > > https://forms.gle/xrZnEdSfSqUripNr6 > > -- > Minh Ha > Pronouns: she/her/hers > President, American Council of Blind Students > president at acbstudents.org > (774) 242-4860 > > To learn more, visit our website at www.acbstudents.org > > Follow us on Twitter at @ACBStudents > Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/acbstudents > Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/acbstudents > > > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- > Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. > View/Reply Online (#24116): https://acblists.org/g/Leadership/message/24116 > Mute This Topic: https://acblists.org/mt/83658284/1936971 > Group Owner: Leadership+owner at acblists.org > Unsubscribe: https://acblists.org/g/Leadership/leave/9829998/1936971/965130302/xyzzy > [president at acbstudents.org] > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- > > > > > > -- > Minh Ha > Pronouns: she/her/hers > President, American Council of Blind Students > president at acbstudents.org > (774) 242-4860 > > To learn more, visit our website at www.acbstudents.org > > Follow us on Twitter at @ACBStudents > Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/acbstudents > Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/acbstudents > > -- > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to Acbs-l+unsubscribe at acbstudents.org. > From alpineimagination at gmail.com Fri Jun 25 17:52:05 2021 From: alpineimagination at gmail.com (Vejas Vasiliauskas) Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:52:05 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] A few questions about the Braillenote Touch Plus Message-ID: Hi everyone, I got my Braillenote Touch plus yesterday with Humanware's Apex trade-in program, and am really liking it so far. I just have a couple of questions. I like to connect my notetaker to my iPhone. It seems like whenever I lock my screen, the Touch will disconnect from my phone, and I have to go into settings, accessibility, VoiceOver and Braille. This seems to be the case even when I reboot the Touch and phone. This extra step of re-connecting only takes about 30 seconds, but I was wondering if others have also experienced the issue of not connecting. My second question is whether anyone with a Touch Plus knows if you can make playlists with mp3 files? On the Apex, you could either create an m3u playlist file, or you could mark multiple files. However, on the Touch even when I mark more than one file, it will only play the file I am directly on in the list. Thank you, Vejas From sandragayer7 at gmail.com Sat Jun 26 16:31:32 2021 From: sandragayer7 at gmail.com (Sandra Gayer) Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:31:32 +0100 Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible Call Center software? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello Nick, I've used Dimensions, made by IBM. It's a trial and error process, in my experience. You don't know which software the company uses, before you apply for a job, unless they make a point of telling you, in the job description. They only do that if they want people to only apply with certain computer spec. When I got a call centre job, I rang IBM to find out the accessibility story as the IT team in the company I was about to work for, didn't know. I hope some of this is of some use to you. Good luck in the job search. Very best wishes, Sandra. On 6/20/21, Nina Marranca via NABS-L wrote: > I work at a call center. We use something called MAX which is through > incontact.com. It's fully accessible in Chrome with both JAWS and voiceover > but works better with JAWS. > > Nina Marranca > She/her/hers > Board Member | National Association of Blind Students > Chair | Outreach Committee > President | New York Association of Blind Students > ninam0814 at gmail.com > > A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind > www.nabslink.org > ________________________________ > From: NABS-L on behalf of Nick Stover via NABS-L > > Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2021 2:38:04 AM > To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list > Cc: Nick Stover > Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible Call Center software? > > This may not be considered the appropriate venue, but I'm unaware of a > list specifically for networking over general job accessibility > trials. And with its flexible scheduling and opportunities for remote > work--amplified by the pandemic--they seem ideal jobs for us > struggling students. > > So: any of you had call center in-person or remote work? If so, how > did you deal with researching accessibility of software? Were you > up-front with the interviewers re disability so you could question > what software was utilized? > > There doesn't seem to be a good database for accessible alternatives. > I initially had high hopes for APH’s Career Connect, but that’s more > modeling an ideal system in terms of accommodations. There are a > couple of companies touting their progress with screen readers--TNC > and Vocal come immediately to mind--but unless the company themselves > are forthcoming, I'm hitting major brick walls; highly frustrating > since this's currently a booming industry. > Warmly, > Nick > > _______________________________________________ > 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/ninam0814%40gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/sandragayer7%40gmail.com > -- Sandra Gayer DipABRSM, 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 luke.seibert at gmail.com Sun Jun 27 01:54:30 2021 From: luke.seibert at gmail.com (luke.seibert at gmail.com) Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2021 20:54:30 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Alabama And Ohio Colab Reminder Message-ID: <004101d76af7$5f094b70$1d1be250$@gmail.com> Hey ya'll, Just a reminder that Ohio and Alabama are teaming up on this Monday, the 28th, at 7:00 Central for our first collaborative social hour. Got some fun games planned, and we're looking forward to a great time. Here's the Zoom information. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3718508193?pwd=cmVtUk44YmFSYk1zWmE5d1QyQ3d4dz09 Meeting ID: 371 850 8193 Passcode: Plowboy1 One tap mobile +13017158592,,3718508193# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,3718508193# US (Chicago) Luke Seibert President, Alabama Association of Blind Students (256) 443-0212 From rob.parso3389 at gmail.com Sun Jun 27 13:39:54 2021 From: rob.parso3389 at gmail.com (Robert Parsons) Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:39:54 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Tonight's the Night... References: Message-ID: <632B0B4B-CEB6-494A-9678-F62D7FEA4F95@gmail.com> Hey NABS > > > I wanted to drop a friendly reminder about tonight’s membership call. Tonight’s theme is all about national convention: when is it? What meetings should I attend? What should I order from Door Dash during banquet? Just me? Oops, my bad. > > Robert, I mean NABS, would love to hear from you about the excitement you share in deciding which parts of national convention are “must-haves” in your itinerary. Do you have anxiety about attending it virtually? Let’s decompress some of this and talk about ways we can support each other in this experience. Finally, if this is your first time, don’t you worry. We invite all first time student attendees to join us in discussing some of the student staples of convention. Keep the number 12 in mind during this meeting on Sunday, June 27 at 9pm EST. This will be important because there may or may not have been a special surprise for the student that enters the Zoom room twelfth after the host. > > You can find us on Sunday below. Join Zoom Link: > > https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 > > One Tap Mobile: > > +16468769923,,4678833687# > > > > With Love > > > > Robert E. Parsons, Jr. > > Board Member| National Association of Blind Students > > Board Member| National Federation of the Blind of Michigan > > Masters Student| Rehabilitation Counseling and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy > > Western Michigan University ‘21 > > Pronouns: He, Him, His > > P: 804.801.7674 > > From ljmaher03 at outlook.com Mon Jun 28 14:50:58 2021 From: ljmaher03 at outlook.com (Louis Maher) Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:50:58 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Science and Engineering Division Annual Meeting Announcement In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello, The Science and Engineering division annual meeting will be from 3 PM to 5 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Thursday, July 8, 2021. The Zoom meeting ID is: 968 1451 1786 You can open this link directly, or attach it to a Zoom phone number like this: 301-715-8592,,968 1451 1786# A summary of the agenda is: 3:00 P.M. EST Call to order - John Miller, President, Engineering tips and division goals 3:10 P.M. - Muscle Memory and The Microbiology Lab - Emily Schlenker 3:25 P.M. - Remote Learning in STEM for the Blind - Ashley Neybert and Amelia Palmer 3:40 P.M. - College and Graduate School Blindness Accessibility Review Project - Don Winiecki 3:55 P.M. - Being Blind in the Electronics Laboratory - Matthew Duffell-Hoffman 4:10 P.M. - Business meeting 4:15 P.M. - Panel Discussion: Methods of Teaching STEM to The Blind - Emily Gibbs, Susan Osterhaus, and Natalie Shaheen 5:00 P.M. - Adjournment After the meeting, there will be a social hour using this zoom link from 5 PM to 6 PM hosted by Nathanael Wales. All are invited. I have attached an expanded meeting agenda to this message. Zoom Logistics Zoom computer shortcut keys: https://www.howtogeek.com/669467/zoom-keyboard-shortcut-and-how-to-use-them/ Muting and unmuting: On Windows, "alt + a", On the MAC, "command + shift + a", On a dial-in phone, "star + 6". On Windows, toggle audio on/Off for all except host, "Alt + M". If the meeting host mutes everyone, then unmutes an individual, that individual is asked then to unmute themselves. The individual can do this by hitting enter on the Windows Computer. I do not know if hitting enter on the MAC would unmute you. On iOS, double tapping will bring up a question asking if you wish to unmute. If all else fails, you can always hit your unmute applications button. Hand Raising and lowering: On Windows, "alt + y", On the MAC, "command + shift + y", On a dial-in phone, "star + 9". Elections There will be no elections this year. Questions If you have any questions, please contact John Miller "johnmillerphd at hotmail.com". 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Message-ID: Hey NABSters, We know you’re dying to get in on the NABS 5th Annual Walk-A-Thon, taking place next week on Thursday, July 8. Not only are you working hard to give back to a worthwhile organization, but you’re also competing for a prize. The individual who raises the most funds wins big! All you have to do to get involved is visit the following link to get registered and start collecting pledges from your friends, family, and neighborhood stray animals! https://go.rallyup.com/9cebd4 On the day of the event, walk until your feet fall off, then text your total distanced walked to NABS Treasurer, Elizabeth Rouse, who gets to finish the hard part. Reach out with questions, and start warming up those toes! Elizabeth -- Elizabeth Rouse She/her/hers President | Iowa Association of Blind Students Co-Chair | NABS Outreach Committee Treasurer | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind www.nabslink.org elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com 563-210-1854 From blind247365 at gmail.com Mon Jun 28 23:53:31 2021 From: blind247365 at gmail.com (Blind allday) Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:53:31 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Event Tomorrow: Learn about Accessible Games for Everyone References: <20210628203216.A8D17608B28B@lx-web-pri.nfb.org> Message-ID: Begin forwarded message: > From: National Federation of the Blind via NFBNet-Members-List > Date: June 28, 2021 at 4:19:23 PM PDT > To: NFB Members Listserv > Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Event Tomorrow: Learn about Accessible Games for Everyone > Reply-To: National Federation of the Blind > >  > > > > Work Hard, Play Harder: Register Now to Learn about Accessible Games, June 29 > > June 29, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET, via Zoom > > Over the past four decades, video games have increasingly become a staple of popular culture. Many games exist that blind and low-vision people can play, and more games are being made accessible all the time. The National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility, with the Maryland Department of Disabilities, will be hosting a presentation on accessible gaming on June 29 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET. There will be demonstrations of games for personal computers (or PCs), and discussions of accessible games on mobile devices and consoles including: > > Games designed for blind players > Video games playable by the blind > Ways blind friends and family members can participate in otherwise inaccessible gaming sessions > Take advantage of this free opportunity. Register now! > > Accessibility boutiques and seminars are workshops presented by our access technology experts that provide introductions to accessibility best practices and the latest trends in access tech. Learn more at https://nfb.org/cena. > > > > National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD 21230 | 410-659-9314 > Unsubscribe | Opt Out | Sign Up for Our E-newsletter > _______________________________________________ > NFBNet-Members-List mailing list > NFBNet-Members-List at nfbnet.org > List archives: > To unsubscribe from NFBNet-Members-List: > goto http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbnet-members-list_nfbnet.org/blind247365%40gmail.com From sol.sky.luna at gmail.com Tue Jun 29 02:18:04 2021 From: sol.sky.luna at gmail.com (Sara Luna) Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:18:04 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Come celebrate pride month with the Illinois Affiliate Message-ID: Hey y’all, if you’re free this Wednesday at 7 PM, the Illinois diversity and inclusion committee would love to welcome you to our event to celebrate pride month. Come celebrate pride month with the Illinois diversity and inclusion committee as they host a viewing of the PBS documentary Growing Up Trans with a discussion on the documentary afterwards. This Wednesday the 30th at 7 PM central. Synopsis, Inside the struggles and choices facing transgender kids and their families, in an era where they have more medical options than ever before. Just a generation ago, it was adults, not kids, who changed genders. But today, many children are transitioning, too — at younger and younger ages. Told from the perspective of parents, doctors and, most revealing of all, the kids themselves, FRONTLINE’s “Growing Up Trans” takes a look at how a new generation is navigating the changing and complicated world of gender and identity. meeting link, https://zoom.us/j/3123438396?pwd=ZFVJeW8zZDNrV0p0RmpWME83Zm85UT09 From lrcapp13 at gmail.com Tue Jun 29 17:59:36 2021 From: lrcapp13 at gmail.com (lrcapp13 at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:59:36 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Clew Navigation App Looking for Feedback Message-ID: <05DFDC5B-D678-4AA8-99EB-82C64FAF5B7C@hxcore.ol> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From stanley7709 at gmail.com Wed Jun 30 00:03:18 2021 From: stanley7709 at gmail.com (Steve Cook) Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:03:18 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Movie Night! Message-ID: <00d301d76d43$553e9480$ffbbbd80$@gmail.com> Hi Friends! Come join the National Federation of the Blind of SC Friday night (7/2/2021) at 8:00 PM Eastern for movie night! We will be showing the audio described movie Ray! Be sure to bring popcorn, your favorite snack and drinks to enjoy this wonderful movie about Ray Charles. Below is the information about the movie and the Zoom info to join us! The son of a sharecropper and elder of two brothers, Ray Charles Robinson (Jamie Foxx), is raised by a fiercely independent single mother, Aretha Robinson (Sharon Warren). The family is poor, but young Ray finds solace in music, learning to play the piano from a man at a local store. At age five, Ray plays with his younger brother George in front of their house when George slips into their mother's full washbasin. Ray laughs at first, thinking George is messing around, but becomes paralyzed with shock as his brother violently drowns in the soapy water. Aretha rushes to pull George from the water, but is too late. Ray feels immense guilt over his brother's death, and begins to develop vision problems soon afterward. By age seven, he is completely blind. Aretha teaches him to be independent despite his condition, and makes him swear that he will never let the world "turn him into a cripple." Eventually, she sends Ray to a school for the deaf and blind, weeping as her only remaining son boards a bus and disappears. In 1948, Ray, boards a bus at a rest stop in northern Florida. He travels to Seattle, Washington where he uses his unexpected talent for the piano to get a job playing for a nightclub band. The club's owner (Denise Dowse) soon begins to exploit Ray, demanding sexual favors and controlling his money and career. After discovering that he is being lied to and stolen from, Ray leaves the band in disgust. In 1950, Ray joins a white country band who make him wear sunglasses to hide his damaged eyes from audiences. They go on tour, and Ray is introduced to heroin. He also suffers from traumatic flashbacks relating to his childhood in the 1930s. As Ray travels on the road, he demands to be paid in single dollar bills so no one can cheat him, citing a past occurrence when he was playing with a country band, where a venue owner counted singles as $5 bills for payment, before another band member stepped up and demanded Ray be paid fairly. As Ray gains fame with his music, Ahmet Ertegun (Curtis Armstrong) of Atlantic Records discovers him. Ertegun's song, "Mess Around" becomes Ray's first hit. Ray ends up meeting Della Bea (Kerry Washington), a preacher's daughter. He falls in love with her, and the two get married. Della is not happy about Ray mixing gospel and soul music, but realizes he's got undeniable talent. Ray goes out on the road with "I Got a Woman" and "Hallelujah I Love Her So", and meets up with Mary Anne Fisher (Aunjanue Ellis), a singer who teams up with Ray. On a trip home, Della Bea finds Ray's drug kit in his shaving bag, and demands he stop using. Ray refuses, and walks out on a pregnant Della Bea. Ray begins an affair with Mary Anne. As Ray's popularity grows, Ray hires a girl trio to become "The Raylettes". Ray immediately falls for Margie's (Regina King), the lead singer's charms, and the two begin an affair, inciting the jealousy of Mary Anne, who eventually leaves Ray to go solo. Another few years later, Ray is out on the road as a headliner, and one night while doing a set, the band finishes early. The owner of the club demands Ray fill the 20-minute slot he has left, and Ray makes up the hit "What'd I Say" on the spot. During the 1960s, Ray becomes more and more popular, and he moves his family to Los Angeles. Eventually, Ray is offered a better contract with ABC Records, and although he is loyal to Atlantic, Ray leaves them, but on amicable terms. Another year or so later, Ray then wants to try and do different things with his music, and incorporates classical and country into his sound. Some of his biggest hits come from this mixture, such as "Georgia on My Mind" which Margie says will be Ray's downfall; her relationship with him has started to falter during this time due to his refusal to give full commitment to her and her alcoholism. Ray also records "I Can't Stop Loving You", for which he receives a standing ovation at a concert. Later, while in a hotel room with Margie, Ray is tinkling on the piano while she gets sick. Margie is pregnant, and again demands Ray leave Della and his children with her; he again refuses, angering Margie. Ray then creates the hit "Hit the Road Jack" complete with Margie's solo. With her newfound recognition, Margie leaves the Raylettes to embark on a solo career. In 1961, Ray goes to Augusta, GA, to play a concert, and encounters civil rights protests. Ray protests by saying that he will not play if the black concertgoers have to sit in the balcony and cancels the concert when those in charge refuse to back down; he later ends up being barred from playing in the state of Georgia. Later, while sleeping in a hotel room, Ray is raided and arrested by the police, who claim that they are acting on an anonymous tip that he has drugs in the room. Although heroin is found and Ray is charged with possession, he gets off on a legal technicality because the police didn't have a search warrant. Later, during a gathering, Ray gets a call that Margie has died from a drug overdose. Ray swears to Della that he never let her use when she was around him; she subsequently tells him that she knows about their son, who is now with Margie's sister. Ray and Della Bea later move into a huge new house in Beverly Hills with their kids, but Della is uncomfortable in the new house. In 1965, Ray travels to Canada for another concert. Upon his return to the United States, he is arrested for possession of heroin. The record company has trouble getting him out of this dilemma and a judge sentences Ray to go to a treatment clinic. Della and Ray argue about the sentencing with him trying to justify his addiction using his past traumas, but Della dismisses his excuses and warns him that if he doesn't stop using, he is ultimately going to lose the one thing that means more to him than anything it has helped get him, including the drugs themselves: his music. Feeling guilty, Ray checks into to the clinic, where he suffers from withdrawal and vivid nightmares. One evening, Ray has a conversation with his dead mother, who praises him for becoming strong and successful, but chastises him for letting his addictions cripple him. His brother George also appears, telling Ray that he doesn't blame him for his death. Apologetic, Ray hugs his mother and brother and promises to kick his habit and never be crippled by anything again. By 1979, Ray has permanently quit heroin and receives his proudest accomplishment: the state of Georgia officially apologizes to him and makes "Georgia On My Mind" the official state song. Ray, Della, and their three grown sons receive applause as Ray performs the song before a live audience. In the epilogue, Ray continues to have a long and successful career and legacy before dying of liver failure in 2004. Cast Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles C. J. Sanders as Young Ray Robinson Kerry Washington as Della Bea Robinson Clifton Powell as Jeff Brown Aunjanue Ellis as Mary Ann Fisher Harry Lennix as Joe Adams Terrence Howard as Gossie McKee Larenz Tate as Quincy Jones Bokeem Woodbine as Fathead Newman Sharon Warren as Aretha Robinson Curtis Armstrong as Ahmet Ertegun of Atlantic Records Richard Schiff as Jerry Wexler Wendell Pierce as Wilbur Brassfield, manager Chris Thomas King as Lowell Fulson David Krumholtz as Milt Shaw Kurt Fuller as Sam Clark Warwick Davis as Oberon Patrick Bauchau as Dr. Hacker Robert Wisdom as Jack Lauderdale of Swing Time Records Denise Dowse as Marlene Andre Regina King as Margie Hendricks Rick Gomez as Tom Dowd Production The film's production was entirely financed by Philip Anschutz, through his Bristol Bay Productions company. Taylor Hackford said in a DVD bonus feature that it took 15 years to make the film; or more specifically, as he later clarified in the liner notes of the soundtrack album, this is how long it took him to secure the financing. It was made on a budget of $40 million. Charles was given a Braille copy of the film's original script; he objected only to a scene showing him taking up piano grudgingly, and a scene implying that Charles had shown mistress and lead "Raelette" Margie Hendricks how to shoot heroin.[3] As stated in the DVD commentary, Foxx does not sing as Charles with exception to cover versions Charles performs in his earlier years. Kanye West and Ludacris have since made songs with Foxx singing as Charles in their songs "Gold Digger" and "Georgia", respectively. Also stated in the commentary, Hackford stated that no studio was interested in backing the movie. After it was shot independently, Universal Pictures stepped in to distribute it. Part of the reason Universal Pictures released it was because one of its executives used to hitchhike to Ray Charles concerts.[4] Ray debuted at the 2004 Toronto International Film Festival. Denzel Washington was offered to play the title role, but he passed on the project.[4] Hackford also stated in the audio commentary for the film on DVD that Anschutz said the film would be made, but he demanded it that it would PG-13 and this caused him to walk away from the film five times, but because of Charles and Ahmet Ertegun asking him to make the movie, he later agreed to do the film as a PG-13 rating. The film was later then rated PG-13 for "depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements". The film's score was composed by Craig Armstrong. Federation Center https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09 Meeting ID: 803 254 3777 Passcode: 124578 One tap mobile +19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York) From elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com Wed Jun 30 13:00:00 2021 From: elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com (Elizabeth Rouse) Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Hold the Convention Excitement for a Month in Review: June NABS Notes are In Message-ID: Salutations, NABS Nation! (Trade mark, Logan Stenzel!) We know you are amped for National Convention 2021, but we hope you’ll take a few minutes to recap the month of June with NABS in the attached edition of NABS Notes. We are so proud of all that our committees, task forces, and general members accomplished this year, and we cannot wait to launch into another year of success together! As always, happy reading, and reach out to a NABS leader if you’ve got questions or a greater desire to get involved. Yours in the Federation, Elizabeth -- Elizabeth Rouse She/her/hers President | Iowa Association of Blind Students Co-Chair | NABS Outreach Committee Treasurer | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind www.nabslink.org elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com 563-210-1854 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: NABS Notes_June 2021.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 19313 bytes Desc: not available URL: From rob.parso3389 at gmail.com Wed Jun 30 14:39:54 2021 From: rob.parso3389 at gmail.com (Robert Parsons) Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:39:54 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Bidders Prepare: NFBMI Summer of Tech Auction References: Message-ID: Hey NABS Fam > > > The time is here and the Michigan affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind is so excited to invite you all to embrace the convention spirit and spoil yourselves! Usually, our members would get together at convention and storm the exhibit hall, intent on buying all the items we need, and some we don’t. That’s alright though, because it is the spirit of the family reunion we have every summer. > > This year, our affiliate fundraising committee is here with the goods. Beginning at 7pm today and closing on July 10, the Michigan affiliate has raised the exhibit hall stakes with our “Summer of Tech” virtual auction! This online contest , held on the 32 Auctions platform, is an accessible, straight-forward way of being able to showcase to the entire nation the generous donations that our affiliate received over the past few months. We have something for everyone’s tastes, both low-tech and hi-tech, with comparable prices that make you feel that you are seriously at a convention. We also have some items that are not technology based, just in case you’re not into that kind of thing. Some of our donated items include > > SMART Televisions > Apple Products > Assistive Tech Training Sessions > Women’s Spa Baskets > > > So please, join us in bidding by clicking the link and registering for the 32 Auctions platform. The rules are simple in that each of the items has a starting bid price and will indicate, as the bids come in, where the item’s price currently stands. Remember, keep checking on your item during the next week to assure that you will have a chance to win and can outbid your oponents. When bidding closes at 9pm on July 10, you will receive an alert if you won the item and then will be prompted for payment and shipping. If you have any questions about this bidding process, feel free to reach out to me at Robert.E.Parsons at wmich.edu. Happy bidding and may the odds ever be in your favor. > > > > Auction Link: https://nfbmi.org/auction > > > > With Love, Hope and Determination > > > > Robert E. Parsons, Jr. > > Board Member| National Association of Blind Students > > Board Member| National Federation of the Blind of Michigan > > > > Doctoral Student| Counselor Education and Supervision > > Western Michigan University ‘25 > > Pronouns: He, Him, His > > P: 804.801.7674 > > > > From jacobryanham at gmail.com Wed Jun 30 22:57:44 2021 From: jacobryanham at gmail.com (Jacob Ham) Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:57:44 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] VABS State Convention Planning Session July 7 at 8PM Message-ID: Hi! Are you going to be at state convention in October? the VABS board will be! and we want to know what you want from us this year as the federation moves into the end of 2021 and into 2022. The VABS board will be having an open call on July 7 at 8pm for everyone to bring ideas and comments about what you want to see in October, Zoom info below. Interested in dating after covid? More halloween festivities to lift everyone's mood? have an idea for an off the wall panel that's never been done before? Come tell us about it! Jacob Ham is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 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