From blind247365 at gmail.com Sun May 1 02:39:13 2022 From: blind247365 at gmail.com (Aaron) Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:39:13 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] National Convention Roommates Message-ID: Hello everybody, My name is Aaron Espinoza. I am trying to find some roommates for the NFB National Convention for the 9th and 10th of July. I don’t mind sleeping on the floor. I just need to be there and cut costs. If anyone is looking for a roommate for those dates let me know. Best Aaron Espinoza From sfelts at hotmail.com Sun May 1 02:43:17 2022 From: sfelts at hotmail.com (shelbi felter) Date: Sun, 1 May 2022 02:43:17 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: [NFBC-Pathfinder] Fwd: [Chapter-Presidents] Assistive Technology Fund for blind and legally blind individuals In-Reply-To: <3AE06AE4-995B-431C-B534-3DC5E70169AB@gmail.com> References: <3AE06AE4-995B-431C-B534-3DC5E70169AB@gmail.com> Message-ID: Take advantage of this amazing opportunity! Shelbi Felter B.A. College of education CSULB Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle sparkle’s Begin forwarded message: From: Rochelle Houston via NFBC-Pathfinder Date: April 30, 2022 at 2:43:16 PM PDT To: Pathfinder Chapter Cc: Rochelle Houston Subject: [NFBC-Pathfinder] Fwd: [Chapter-Presidents] Assistive Technology Fund for blind and legally blind individuals Reply-To: "Pathfinder Chapter, NFB of California List"  Rochelle Houston, National Federation of the Blind of California President, Pathfinder Chapter Los Angeles rhouston58 at gmail.com 323 807-0300 The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nations blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. Begin forwarded message: From: Linda Melendez via Chapter-Presidents Date: April 30, 2022 at 1:47:07 PM PDT To: State Affiliate Leadership List , NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list Cc: Linda Melendez Subject: [Chapter-Presidents] Assistive Technology Fund for blind and legally blind individuals Reply-To: NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list  Greetings, If found noteworthy please consider sharing. Warmly, Linda Melendez, President National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey 732-421-7063 president at nfbnj.org www.nfbnj.org Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/NFB-NJ-353099574776238 **** Assistive Technology Fund ________________________________ The Association of Blind Citizens operates the Assistive Technology Fund. The Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) will provide funds to cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software. The ABC board of directors believes that this program will allow blind and visually impaired individuals access to technology products that will have a significant impact on improving employment opportunities, increase the level of independence and enhance their overall quality of life. The products covered by this program must retail for a minimum of $200 with a maximum retail price of $6,000. Persons eligible to apply for assistance must have a family income of less than $50,000 and cash assets of less than $20,000. Applications will be reviewed by the Assistive Technology Committee (ATC) and recommendations will be submitted for board approval. If applicants are selected to receive a technology grant, applicants will be asked to provide documents such as tax returns, bank statements and any other documents that the ABC board or its designee would deem necessary to assess financial need for the grant. Applicants must be legally blind and a resident of the United States to qualify for this program. Applications must be submitted by June 30th and December 31st for each grant period (two per year). Applicants will be notified if their request for a grant is approved. Applicants may submit one request per calendar year. All applications must be submitted via e-mail. You will be notified by ABC within 45 days after the application deadline. The grantee will have 30 days after notification to purchase the product. If the purchase cannot be made within 30 days ABC reserves the right to withdraw the award and assign it to another applicant. All decisions are final. Important: Requests must be received via email only, by June 30th or December 31st. Please do not use attachments when submitting your request. To apply click on the link below: You may fill out the request form below by pasting it into your word processor and emailing it to: atf at blindcitizens.org. Assistive Technology Fund (blindcitizens.org) _______________________________________________ Chapter-Presidents mailing list Chapter-Presidents at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/chapter-presidents_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Chapter-Presidents: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/chapter-presidents_nfbnet.org/rhouston58%40gmail.com _______________________________________________ NFBC-Pathfinder mailing list NFBC-Pathfinder at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-pathfinder_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBC-Pathfinder: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbc-pathfinder_nfbnet.org/sfelts%40hotmail.com From schoi at nfbmo.org Sun May 1 12:13:54 2022 From: schoi at nfbmo.org (Seyoon Choi, Missouri Student President) Date: Sun, 1 May 2022 07:13:54 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Why Bother Internships Anyway? Find Out from Our Students on This Month's Episode of the NABS Now Podcast Message-ID: <1C482A7F-70F8-4542-BE1E-0D0004FDD604@nfbmo.org> Hey, NABSters, April showers brings May flowers, shouldn’t it? It appears as if midwest hasn’t came to that consensus just yet, but fear not, we are back to bring you the latest and greatest episode of the NABS Now podcast, if in case you were considering on internships. Hear from two of our lovely guest speakers to find out if an internship is a worthy opportunity for you. Listen on: NABS website:https://nabslink.org/basic-page/listen-our-nabs-now-podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nabs-now-podcast/id1507437256?i=1000559223272 Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1507437256/nabs-now-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eGCIGg7Q2KXKw5c2sdQZN Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYWRjNWZmNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Happy listening, and as always, we’d love to hear what you think. Seyoon Choi, he/him President | Missouri Association of Blind Students Co-chair, Outreach Committee | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind schoi at nfbmo.org (314) 650-8306 -- The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. From nabs.president at gmail.com Sun May 1 16:52:06 2022 From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President) Date: Sun, 1 May 2022 10:52:06 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] Join NABS and Democracy Live for an Introductory Call on Sunday, May 1 In-Reply-To: <5EB14A68-4807-4391-99FE-5F724855BF74@gmail.com> References: <5EB14A68-4807-4391-99FE-5F724855BF74@gmail.com> Message-ID: <17D167B4-F2D7-4164-BA59-FE455852EA48@gmail.com> Happy Sunday students! Reminder of this call opportunity happening today! Yours, Trisha > On Apr 25, 2022, at 5:26 PM, Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President via NABS-L wrote: > >  > Dear students, > > I hope you had a lovely weekend! I am writing with an exciting call opportunity for this coming Sunday at 8:00 PM ET. > Democracy Live and the National Association of Blind Students are coming together for a call on accessible voting. This is our first conversation with the organization as a national student division, but Democracy Live has a strong partnership with many of our affiliates. It is an honor to have the opportunity to speak with them. > We hope to make this an introductory meeting where Democracy Live will learn about NABS and the other way around. This meeting will be about 45 minutes - 1 hour. We will start with introductions from members of Democracy Live and members of NABS. Next, Melissa Carney will present a demonstration of Democracy Live's accessible, remote ballot transmission technology. The demonstration will show how anyone, especially people with disabilities or disenfranchised voters, can remotely and securely receive, mark a ballot, and return it. After that, there will be time for questions, comments, feedback, and enhancing our relationship. > > About Democracy Live: > Founded in 2007, Democracy Live technologies have been deployed in 4,000 elections, serving over 10 million voters in 2,500 jurisdictions and 25 states. In partnership with Amazon and Microsoft, Democracy Live is the largest provider of cloud and tablet-based voting technologies in the U.S. > > Democracy Live has been selected by both the Department of Defense and the U.S. State Department for our remote, accessible balloting technologies. A founding member of the Department of Homeland Security sponsored Elections Coordinating Council, Democracy Live is a leading authority on secure voting technologies. Awarded the “2019 Accessibility in Voting Award” presented at the United Nations, Democracy Live technologies have been awarded funding by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Elections Assistance Commission to assist voters with disabilities. > > The Zoom information for this meeting is below: > https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 > Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 > One tap mobile > +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) > +13126266799,,4678833687# US (Chicago) > > Really hope to see you there. > > Yours, > Trisha > > > Trisha Kulkarni > President | National Association of Blind Students > A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind > www.nabslink.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/kulkarnitrisha909%40gmail.com From elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com Sun May 1 18:45:00 2022 From: elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com (Elizabeth Rouse) Date: Sun, 1 May 2022 14:45:00 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Happy May Day: A Gift from Us to You, NABS Notes for April 2022 Message-ID: Happy May Day, NABS Nation! ™ We are dropping in with the latest and greatest NABS News in the hopes that you’ll take a study break long enough to catch up on anything you’ve missed during the last month. Check out the enclosed info using either the link below or the attached document. https://nabslink.org/article/nabs-notes-april-2022 Let us know if you have questions! Elizabeth -- Elizabeth Rouse She/her/hers Treasurer | National Association of Blind Students Chair | NABS Legislative and Self-Advocacy Committee Editor | NABS Notes Secretary/Treasurer | NFB of SC Communities of Faith Division Co-Chair | NFB of SC Legislative and Advocacy Committee & Resolutions Committee Elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com (563) 210-1854 “It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.” - Eleanor Roosevelt -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The Zoom invitation for drawing day is at the end of this message. How can you participate? You may send your donation payment through PayPal to Melbourne at NFBFlorida.org . Please indicate in the notes field your name and contact information, including phone and address. The winner will be notified by this contact information. You do not have to be present to win! Good luck! Buena suerte! Bon chance! NFB Melbourne Space Coast Chapter is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Memorial Day Raffle Time: May 31, 2022 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85214549533 Meeting ID: 852 1454 9533 One tap mobile +16465588656,,85214549533# US (New York) +13017158592,,85214549533# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 852 1454 9533 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kb39CKEqFu Sincerely, Camille Tate 2nd Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Florida Phone: 321 372 4899 From sol.sky.luna at gmail.com Tue May 3 20:10:15 2022 From: sol.sky.luna at gmail.com (Sara Luna) Date: Tue, 3 May 2022 15:10:15 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Share your perspective with the DEI committee Message-ID: <5FCD5284-E6E6-4B09-B2D6-82887FE6F1E6@gmail.com> Hello NABS Member’s, The diversity equity and inclusion committee is seeking your input on potential policies to support students at in person NABS events. As we are all excited to return to in person conventions/seminars, the DEI committee is drafting potential policies to helps students feel welcomed and supported at in person events. Through a Google form, we are gathering your input on the potential policies we have developed thus far. We would like to see any ideas you may have on the topic as well. Your responses will remain anonymous and, the Data will be compiled into a report that will be submitted to the NABS board in June. You can access the Google form here, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTy4oND5qy49s4GEDiNn76LONm5jTtN5GhELidDMQ4YGguyQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 If you have any questions about this project you can reach out to myself, Sara Luna, the diversity equity and inclusion committee chair at, sol.sky.luna at gmail.com Peace Sara From stanley7709 at gmail.com Wed May 4 15:57:37 2022 From: stanley7709 at gmail.com (Steve Cook) Date: Wed, 4 May 2022 11:57:37 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Breakfast Club Message-ID: <02a101d85fcf$ad910120$08b30360$@gmail.com> The National Federation of the Blind of SC would like to invite you to movie night on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 8:00 PM EDT. This months movie is the Breakfast Club. So bring your favorite snacks, drinks ETC and join us! More about the movie is below the Zoom information to join us. 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) +13017158592,,8032543777# US (Germantown) Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Rating: TVMA Run Time: 1:37 On Saturday, March 24, 1984, five students at the fictional Shermer High School report at 7:00 a.m. for an all-day detention. Each comes from a different clique: Brian Johnson, a brainiac; Andrew Clark, a jock on the wrestling team; Allison Reynolds, an introverted outcast; Claire Standish, a snobbish and popular girl; and John Bender, a rebellious teen delinquent. They gather in the school library, where Vice Principal Richard Vernon instructs them to not talk, move from their seats, or sleep until they are released at 4:00 p.m. He assigns them a thousand-word essay, in which each must describe "who you think you are." He leaves, returning only occasionally to check on and reprimand them. John, who has an antagonistic relationship with Vernon, ignores the rules and riles up the other students. John spends most of his time bullying or harassing Claire, Brian, and Andrew. They all eventually feel sorry for him after seeing how he deals with abusive adults like Vernon, who gives John eight weekends' worth of additional detention and eventually locks him in a storage closet for talking back. John eventually escapes through the ceiling and returns to the library. The students then pass the time by talking, arguing, and, at one point, smoking marijuana (except Allison, who doesn't smoke with the rest). Gradually, they open up and reveal their secrets: Claire has many experiences of peer pressure due to her popularity; John comes from an abusive household; Allison is a compulsive liar who dreams of running away from home; Andrew cannot think for himself due to his controlling father, and Brian contemplated suicide over a failing grade. They discover they all have poor relationships with their parents: Claire's parents use her to get back at each other during arguments; John's parents physically and verbally abuse him; Allison's parents are neglectful; Andrew's father emotionally abuses him to the limit to succeed, especially in wrestling; and Brian's parents pressure him to earn the highest grades possible. They all realize that, despite their differences, they face similar problems. Each student then confesses why they are in detention. Andrew taped another student's buttocks together using athletic tape because he felt he had not "cut loose" on anyone in high school like his domineering father had. Brian left a flare gun in his locker, which went off accidentally, that he planned to use to commit suicide after getting an F in shop class. Vernon subsequently found it. Claire mentions peer pressure to go along with what her friends want to do: at the start of the film, Claire's father stated through dialogue that she is in detention due to skipping school to go shopping. Vernon had earlier stated that John was in detention for pulling a false fire alarm. Allison admitted she did nothing, yet showed up anyway for lack of anything better to do. Claire gives Allison a makeover, which sparks romantic interest from Andrew. Claire decides to break her "pristine" innocent appearance by kissing John. Although suspecting their new relationships will end when detention is over, they believe their mutual experiences will change the way they look at their peers. As the detention nears its end, the group requests that Brian complete the essay for everyone, and John returns to the storage closet so Vernon thinks he never left. Brian leaves the essay in the library for Vernon to read after they leave. As the students part ways, Allison and Andrew kiss, as do Claire and John. Allison rips Andrew's state championship patch from his jacket to keep, and Claire gives John one of her diamond earrings, which he then wears. Vernon reads the essay, in which Brian states that Vernon has already judged who they are using stereotypes and that he is crazy if he thinks they'll tell him who they are; Brian correspondingly states: "Each one of us is a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal. Does that answer your question?" He signs off the essay with "Sincerely yours, the Breakfast Club." John raises his fist while walking through an empty football field. Cast Emilio Estevez as Andrew Clark (the "Athlete") Molly Ringwald as Claire Standish (the "Princess") Judd Nelson as John Bender (the "Criminal") Anthony Michael Hall as Brian Johnson (the "Brain") Ally Sheedy as Allison Reynolds (the "Basket Case") Paul Gleason as Vice Principal Richard Vernon John Kapelos as Carl Reed, the janitor Ron Dean as Mr. Clark Steve Cook District 2 State Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind of SC President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC 1st Vice President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC Click here to view the National Federation of the Blind of SC 2021 PSA! The National Federation of the Blind relies on the generosity of our supporters to help us raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Your support helps us live the lives we want. The National Federation of the Blind is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization (EIN: 02-0259978) under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. You can be a part of our mission to help blind people live the lives we want. Your donations assist us with distributing free white canes, provide children with Braille and nonvisual skills instruction, introduce blind high school students to STEM careers, advocate for the rights of blind Americans, provide free audio newspaper services, contribute to the development of new technology and provide scholarships to blind students Click here to join the PAC plan! From MPeret at nfb.org Thu May 5 14:36:34 2022 From: MPeret at nfb.org (Peret, Maurice) Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 14:36:34 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] For dissemination to employers & job seekers Message-ID: Dear Employers/Job Seekers: Consider participating in the following Accessibility Boutique designed to help bust myths surrounding hiring blind and low vision individuals. Upcoming Event: Reprise of the Workplace/Employment: Learn about the technologies blind and low-vision professionals use in the workplace daily. Join us on May 31, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. eastern. Register for the May accessibility boutique. Best, Maurice Peret Coordinator of Career Mentoring & Employment Programs 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 410-659-9314, extension 2350| MPeret at nfb.org Mobile 804-928-4015 [National Federation of the Blind] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Youtube] The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. 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From schoi at nfbmo.org Thu May 5 19:14:57 2022 From: schoi at nfbmo.org (Seyoon Choi, Missouri Student President) Date: Thu, 5 May 2022 14:14:57 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Tonight at 7 PM, Meet The 2022-23 Missouri Association of Blind Students Board of Directors and for Disney Trivia References: <001701d8033c$1fb61f60$5f225e20$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Happy end of school year all! As the schoolyear ends, the Missouri association of Blind Students is just getting started with even more school-yearwonderful things coming up. Which means you should Come join us next Thursday at 7:00 PM CDT to meet our new board members and engage in some fun disney song trivia. All are welcome to attend using the zoom link below. Join Zoom Meeting https://slu.zoom.us/j/97716217767 One tap mobile +13017158592,97716217767# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,97716217767# US (Chicago) Looking forward to seeing you next week! The 2022-23 Missouri Association of Blind Students Board -- The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. From embartelt at gmail.com Sat May 7 13:16:06 2022 From: embartelt at gmail.com (ellen bartelt) Date: Sat, 7 May 2022 08:16:06 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Illinois Student Cooking Class Fun-raiser Message-ID: Hi Everyone, The Illinois student division will be having a cooking class fun-raiser through the zoom platform. The flyer for the class is attach to this email. The class will take place May 15, from 5-7 central standard time. Ellen Bartelt -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The application for participants is available online. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Alan Chase at alan.chase at eyeretreat.org or 919.813.0393. *Dr. Alan A. Chase* Virus-free. www.avg.com <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> From kinshuk.tella at gmail.com Sun May 8 11:28:00 2022 From: kinshuk.tella at gmail.com (Kinshuk Tella) Date: Sun, 8 May 2022 07:28:00 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] NABS Outreach Committee Meeting May 15, 2022 Message-ID: NABS NABS NABS, Coming to a Zoom room near you, NABS reaches out to you about Outreach! Join the NABS Outreach Committee this month, Sunday May 15th at 8pm eastern for your regularly scheduled committee meeting. What better way to get away from the chaos of graduation, finals, and summer planning, than with your NABS family. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 One tap mobile +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,4678833687# US (Chicago) Kinshuk Tella Board Member | National Association of Blind Students Board Member | National Federation of the Blind of Ohio -- Kinshuk Tella He/Him/His 937-708-9930 From dandrews920 at comcast.net Sun May 8 19:01:24 2022 From: dandrews920 at comcast.net (David Andrews) Date: Sun, 08 May 2022 14:01:24 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Braille French quarter Guide Message-ID: > >Hello, > >For any of you that may be traveling to New Orleans this summer, I >have compiled a street guide, list of historic landmarks, >restaurants, and jazz clubs in the French Quarter. This Braille or >print collection is available for $5 bucks. The entire amount goes >towards blind kid's literacy programs. For more information, or to >place an order, email me at >sdi71270 at gmail.com. Please help spread the word! > > > >Thank you, > >Maria Morais > > From armando at armandovias.com Wed May 11 01:20:05 2022 From: armando at armandovias.com (Armando Vias) Date: Tue, 10 May 2022 21:20:05 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Citizen: WR lacks accessibility for certain communities Message-ID: <8E726C31-5791-4388-8700-AB54D17029CA@armandovias.com> Hello everyone! Guess who made the local newspaper in my county! https://hhjonline.com/citizen-wr-lacks-accessibility-for-certain-communities-p17612-95.htm Citizen: WR lacks accessibility for certain communities Byron native Armando Vias finds himself grocery shopping and spending a lot of his time in Warner Robins, but he argues there is something missing or needs more attention. Vias was born at 28 weeks with Retinopathy of Prematurity. Currently working as an advocate for web accessibility and disability rights, he is an alumnus of the Georgia Academy For The Blind, a member of the National Association of Blind Students and a member of the at-large chapter of the National Federation of The Blind of Georgia. He released a press release on his website (armandovias.com) Monday regarding his advocacy efforts: "Making the city of Warner Robins, Georgia accessible to the blind is the top priority for me. Not only just the blind, all disabled communities as well. As a member of an organization that raises expectations for blind people, I believe that raising expectations in the city of Warner Robins is one-step closer to making the city accessible for all. This may include, but not limited to accessible buses, accessible sidewalks, street crossings, etc. If we, the people of the city of Warner Robins, don’t advocate, then we will be left out. I could be wrong, but if I am the only blind advocate in the county that is advocating for public transportation and other accessibility initiatives, then, it is time for all of us to step up and advocate for our needs as citizens of Houston County, and the City of Warner Robins. I wrote a post on my public Facebook page to the Mayor, mentioning 13WMAZ, 41NBC, etc. I understand that some people don’t have time to advocate, but this city is growing, and we need to act now. And what I mean by acting now is by calling/emailing our leaders, including the Mayor, The Commissioners, etc. We will not rest until we get results. You are free to send me questions or your opinions on this page. I will be happy to reply to your emails as soon as possible with the right response. I will be willing to work on both sides of the aisle. We must remember to unite together to come up with a solution that everyone can agree on. It is okay that some of us will have disagreements, but as a city, we have to expand our access to public transportation. If you haven’t already, please sign my petition.” More buses and paratransit options could help, he argued. On top of this, more bus stops at frequently visited locations (churches, grocery stores and the mall) could assist in accessibility for all. He said ordering bus passes would be made simpler through online portal access. Street crossings could be made safer with audible tones or talking signals. According to wrtransit.com: "Visitors have the right to use WRT’s Paratransit service for a total of twenty-one days during any 365-day period, beginning with the first day Paratransit services are used by the visitor.” Visitors may request service beyond the 21-day limitation. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Although no service is provided on Saturdays, Sundays, New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. "Yes, you can have parents take you places and all that stuff,” Vias said. "But they won’t be there — like for example — if I live on my own; they won’t be there all the time.” Among more transportation access than what is currently available, Vias is hoping for the city to invest in a Blindness Committee to analyze these community-specific issues and delegate appropriate actions to assist residents and even tourists. "I feel like I’m the only blind advocate here,” he said. "I can’t see, but I can tell that the city needs improvement; the city really needs improvement.” He said some people have their groceries delivered through services like Instacart, but those services can be expensive. Vias said he appreciates the efforts of local organizations like the HALO Group, but groups like the National Federation of The Blind need representation here in Middle Georgia. He offered some words of hope for people that face similar experiences. "[I just want] to let you know that I’m here for you,” Vias said. "If you need anything, you let me know.” He described his experience with Aira — a live, human-to-human professional assistance service used to enhance independence and make the world more accessible through visual interpreting. "Aira is visual-interpreting services where you call someone and they help you with things like inaccessible documents; they use the back camera on your phone,” he explained. "Even public transportation services, they use Aira, too. "So if you’re in an Aira-access location, such as public transportation, you can use AIRA for free. For me right now, I only have like five minutes; every 24 hours you get five minutes of free Aira calls if you’re outside of Aira access locations.” Some of Via’s hobbies include blogging and making new friends. Some of his advocacy work revolves around his petition that can be reached by searching for "Make The City of Warner Robins, Georgia Accessible To The Blind” on change.org. Sent From My iPhone From jhud7789 at twc.com Wed May 11 02:54:51 2022 From: jhud7789 at twc.com (joseph hudson) Date: Tue, 10 May 2022 21:54:51 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Citizen: WR lacks accessibility for certain communities In-Reply-To: <8E726C31-5791-4388-8700-AB54D17029CA@armandovias.com> References: <8E726C31-5791-4388-8700-AB54D17029CA@armandovias.com> Message-ID: Oh wow, you're not alone. I have the same problems with paratransit. Our paratransit is also closed on a lot of those different holidays. However, a lot of our sidewalks and stuff are accessible. > On May 10, 2022, at 8:20 PM, Armando Vias via NABS-L wrote: > > Hello everyone! Guess who made the local newspaper in my county! > https://hhjonline.com/citizen-wr-lacks-accessibility-for-certain-communities-p17612-95.htm > > Citizen: WR lacks accessibility for certain communities > > Byron native Armando Vias finds himself grocery shopping and spending a lot of his time in Warner Robins, but he argues there is something missing or needs more attention. > > Vias was born at 28 weeks with Retinopathy of Prematurity. Currently working as an advocate for web accessibility and disability rights, he is an alumnus of the Georgia Academy For The Blind, a member of the National Association of Blind Students and a member of the at-large chapter of the National Federation of The Blind of Georgia. > > He released a press release on his website (armandovias.com) Monday regarding his advocacy efforts: > > "Making the city of Warner Robins, Georgia accessible to the blind is the top priority for me. Not only just the blind, all disabled communities as well. As a member of an organization that raises expectations for blind people, I believe that raising expectations in the city of Warner Robins is one-step closer to making the city accessible for all. This may include, but not limited to accessible buses, accessible sidewalks, street crossings, etc. > > If we, the people of the city of Warner Robins, don’t advocate, then we will be left out. I could be wrong, but if I am the only blind advocate in the county that is advocating for public transportation and other accessibility initiatives, then, it is time for all of us to step up and advocate for our needs as citizens of Houston County, and the City of Warner Robins. > > I wrote a post on my public Facebook page to the Mayor, mentioning 13WMAZ, 41NBC, etc. I understand that some people don’t have time to advocate, but this city is growing, and we need to act now. And what I mean by acting now is by calling/emailing our leaders, including the Mayor, The Commissioners, etc. We will not rest until we get results. You are free to send me questions or your opinions on this page. I will be happy to reply to your emails as soon as possible with the right response. > > I will be willing to work on both sides of the aisle. We must remember to unite together to come up with a solution that everyone can agree on. It is okay that some of us will have disagreements, but as a city, we have to expand our access to public transportation. If you haven’t already, please sign my petition.” > > More buses and paratransit options could help, he argued. On top of this, more bus stops at frequently visited locations (churches, grocery stores and the mall) could assist in accessibility for all. > > He said ordering bus passes would be made simpler through online portal access. Street crossings could be made safer with audible tones or talking signals. > > According to wrtransit.com: "Visitors have the right to use WRT’s Paratransit service for a total of twenty-one days during any 365-day period, beginning with the first day Paratransit services are used by the visitor.” Visitors may request service beyond the 21-day limitation. > > The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Although no service is provided on Saturdays, Sundays, New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. > > "Yes, you can have parents take you places and all that stuff,” Vias said. "But they won’t be there — like for example — if I live on my own; they won’t be there all the time.” > > Among more transportation access than what is currently available, Vias is hoping for the city to invest in a Blindness Committee to analyze these community-specific issues and delegate appropriate actions to assist residents and even tourists. > > "I feel like I’m the only blind advocate here,” he said. "I can’t see, but I can tell that the city needs improvement; the city really needs improvement.” > > He said some people have their groceries delivered through services like Instacart, but those services can be expensive. > > Vias said he appreciates the efforts of local organizations like the HALO Group, but groups like the National Federation of The Blind need representation here in Middle Georgia. > > He offered some words of hope for people that face similar experiences. > > "[I just want] to let you know that I’m here for you,” Vias said. "If you need anything, you let me know.” > > He described his experience with Aira — a live, human-to-human professional assistance service used to enhance independence and make the world more accessible through visual interpreting. > > "Aira is visual-interpreting services where you call someone and they help you with things like inaccessible documents; they use the back camera on your phone,” he explained. "Even public transportation services, they use Aira, too. > > "So if you’re in an Aira-access location, such as public transportation, you can use AIRA for free. For me right now, I only have like five minutes; every 24 hours you get five minutes of free Aira calls if you’re outside of Aira access locations.” > > Some of Via’s hobbies include blogging and making new friends. > > Some of his advocacy work revolves around his petition that can be reached by searching for "Make The City of Warner Robins, Georgia Accessible To The Blind” on change.org. > > > > > Sent From My iPhone > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/jhud7789%40twc.com From nabs.president at gmail.com Wed May 11 20:13:22 2022 From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President) Date: Wed, 11 May 2022 13:13:22 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: Congratulations to the 2022 scholarship finalists! References: <20220511195219.1FEAC7112166@lx-web-pri.nfb.org> Message-ID: <888F1565-2722-4F20-8CB6-83AB85E91171@gmail.com> A huge congrats to our incredible scholarship finalists! We are so excited to meet and honor you this July! And for those who were not selected, do not give up! Love, Trisha Kulkarni President | National Association of Blind Students A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind www.nabslink.org Begin forwarded message: > From: National Federation of the Blind > Date: May 11, 2022 at 12:52:19 PM PDT > To: Trisha Kulkarni > Subject: Congratulations to the 2022 scholarship finalists! > Reply-To: National Federation of the Blind > >  > > > > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > Celebrate Outstanding Blind Students > > Baltimore, Maryland (May 11, 2022): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation’s leading advocate for equal education of the blind, today announced the finalists for its annual scholarship program, which provides financial assistance and connects students with mentoring and other resources. The thirty scholarship finalists are listed below in alphabetical order with their home states and vocational goals. Some students requested to include their home country as well as the U.S. state where they reside. Congratulations to these outstanding finalists: > > Shawn Abraham, MD, U.S. Diplomat > Nancy Aguilera, MO, Researcher and Professor > Tasnim Alshuli, AZ, Professor and Consultant > Katelyn Beresic, WV, Social Worker > Jovan Campbell, NY, Community Educator > Justin Champagne, LA, Mathematics Professor > Jennifer Doran, OR, Climate Change Activist > Abigail Duffy, NH, Criminal Psychologist > Teresa Fabre, IL (originally from Mexico), Rehabilitation Therapist > Ethan Fung, CA, Operations and Environmental Management > Izzi Guzman, FL, Music Educator and Composer > Michael Hardin, IN, Social Worker > Renae Hemmings , NJ, Psychologist > Natasha Ishaq, NJ, Paleoanthropologist > Hunter Kuester, WI, Brewery and Kitchen Owner > Maura Kutnyak, NY, Civil Rights Attorney > Robert Lamm, CO, Environmental Engineer > Katie Lester, AK, Social Worker > Casey Martin, ND, Speech Language Pathologist > Daniel Martinez, TX, Educator of Blind Students > Sarah Menefee, TX, Registered Dietitian > Selene Monjaraz, TN, Mental Health Therapist or Translator > Julia Murray, PA, Occupational Therapist > Finn Paynich, WA, Musical Theater > Emily Schlenker, KS, Pharmacist > Carla Scroggins, CA, Global Security Analyst > Bhavya Shah, CA (originally from India), Data Scientist > Katelyn Siple, MD, Communications > Stephanie Valdes, MA, Interpreter and Translator > Colin Wong, WA, Vocational Rehabilitation Researcher > “The scholarship program is one of our most important initiatives,” said Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. “We are proud to honor these blind scholars, each of whom are raising expectations and expanding possibilities. The accomplishments of these outstanding students are proof that we, the blind of this nation, can live the lives we want; blindness does not hold us back.” > > For more information about the National Federation of the Blind scholarship program, visit https://nfb.org/scholarships. > > ### > > About the National Federation of the Blind > > The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore, defends the rights of blind people of all ages and provides information and support to families with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. Founded in 1940, the NFB is the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind Americans with affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. We believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to transform them into reality. Learn more about our many programs and initiatives at https://nfb.org. > > CONTACT: > > Chris Danielsen > Director of Public Relations > National Federation of the Blind > 410-659-9314, extension 2330 > 410-262-1281 (cell) > cdanielsen at nfb.org > > > > National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD 21230 | 410-659-9314 > Unsubscribe | Opt Out | Sign Up for Our E-newsletter From lindsaykerr10 at yahoo.com Thu May 12 17:43:27 2022 From: lindsaykerr10 at yahoo.com (Lindsay Kerr) Date: Thu, 12 May 2022 10:43:27 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: [CABS-Talk] CABS: weekend study session References: <26FD9FDE-76BB-42F2-BD4C-779444D888D2.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <26FD9FDE-76BB-42F2-BD4C-779444D888D2@yahoo.com> From: Nikhil Dadlani via CABS-Talk > Date: May 12, 2022 at 10:14:20 AM PDT > To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org > Cc: Nikhil Dadlani > Subject: [CABS-Talk] CABS: weekend study session > Reply-To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List > > Hi Students, > I hope that you are all well. This is Nikki Dadlani, your CABS secretary. We know that finals are upon you around now, so CABS would like to invite you to our Saturday study night session. Come relax with us, talk, or work on your final preparation this Saturday from 7 PM! We will also be streaming some music as well! > If you would like to study with us this Saturday, please join us at the following zoom link: > Tiny url.com/cabsroom > Please feel free to share this link with your friends too! > If you have any questions, please let me know! > Nikki > > > _______________________________________________ > CABS-Talk mailing list > CABS-Talk at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/cabs-talk_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for CABS-Talk: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/cabs-talk_nfbnet.org/lindsaykerr10%40yahoo.com From armando at armandovias.com Thu May 12 18:35:21 2022 From: armando at armandovias.com (Armando Vias) Date: Thu, 12 May 2022 14:35:21 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Citizen: WR lacks accessibility for certain communities In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <650212AA-2326-4D5F-B463-000A611F3E5E@armandovias.com> Do you have buses in your area besides paratransit? Thank you. Sent From My iPhone > On May 10, 2022, at 10:55 PM, joseph hudson via NABS-L wrote: > > Oh wow, you're not alone. I have the same problems with paratransit. Our paratransit is also closed on a lot of those different holidays. However, a lot of our sidewalks and stuff are accessible. > >> On May 10, 2022, at 8:20 PM, Armando Vias via NABS-L wrote: >> >> Hello everyone! Guess who made the local newspaper in my county! >> https://hhjonline.com/citizen-wr-lacks-accessibility-for-certain-communities-p17612-95.htm >> >> Citizen: WR lacks accessibility for certain communities >> >> Byron native Armando Vias finds himself grocery shopping and spending a lot of his time in Warner Robins, but he argues there is something missing or needs more attention. >> >> Vias was born at 28 weeks with Retinopathy of Prematurity. Currently working as an advocate for web accessibility and disability rights, he is an alumnus of the Georgia Academy For The Blind, a member of the National Association of Blind Students and a member of the at-large chapter of the National Federation of The Blind of Georgia. >> >> He released a press release on his website (armandovias.com) Monday regarding his advocacy efforts: >> >> "Making the city of Warner Robins, Georgia accessible to the blind is the top priority for me. Not only just the blind, all disabled communities as well. As a member of an organization that raises expectations for blind people, I believe that raising expectations in the city of Warner Robins is one-step closer to making the city accessible for all. This may include, but not limited to accessible buses, accessible sidewalks, street crossings, etc. >> >> If we, the people of the city of Warner Robins, don’t advocate, then we will be left out. I could be wrong, but if I am the only blind advocate in the county that is advocating for public transportation and other accessibility initiatives, then, it is time for all of us to step up and advocate for our needs as citizens of Houston County, and the City of Warner Robins. >> >> I wrote a post on my public Facebook page to the Mayor, mentioning 13WMAZ, 41NBC, etc. I understand that some people don’t have time to advocate, but this city is growing, and we need to act now. And what I mean by acting now is by calling/emailing our leaders, including the Mayor, The Commissioners, etc. We will not rest until we get results. You are free to send me questions or your opinions on this page. I will be happy to reply to your emails as soon as possible with the right response. >> >> I will be willing to work on both sides of the aisle. We must remember to unite together to come up with a solution that everyone can agree on. It is okay that some of us will have disagreements, but as a city, we have to expand our access to public transportation. If you haven’t already, please sign my petition.” >> >> More buses and paratransit options could help, he argued. On top of this, more bus stops at frequently visited locations (churches, grocery stores and the mall) could assist in accessibility for all. >> >> He said ordering bus passes would be made simpler through online portal access. Street crossings could be made safer with audible tones or talking signals. >> >> According to wrtransit.com: "Visitors have the right to use WRT’s Paratransit service for a total of twenty-one days during any 365-day period, beginning with the first day Paratransit services are used by the visitor.” Visitors may request service beyond the 21-day limitation. >> >> The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Although no service is provided on Saturdays, Sundays, New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. >> >> "Yes, you can have parents take you places and all that stuff,” Vias said. "But they won’t be there — like for example — if I live on my own; they won’t be there all the time.” >> >> Among more transportation access than what is currently available, Vias is hoping for the city to invest in a Blindness Committee to analyze these community-specific issues and delegate appropriate actions to assist residents and even tourists. >> >> "I feel like I’m the only blind advocate here,” he said. "I can’t see, but I can tell that the city needs improvement; the city really needs improvement.” >> >> He said some people have their groceries delivered through services like Instacart, but those services can be expensive. >> >> Vias said he appreciates the efforts of local organizations like the HALO Group, but groups like the National Federation of The Blind need representation here in Middle Georgia. >> >> He offered some words of hope for people that face similar experiences. >> >> "[I just want] to let you know that I’m here for you,” Vias said. "If you need anything, you let me know.” >> >> He described his experience with Aira — a live, human-to-human professional assistance service used to enhance independence and make the world more accessible through visual interpreting. >> >> "Aira is visual-interpreting services where you call someone and they help you with things like inaccessible documents; they use the back camera on your phone,” he explained. "Even public transportation services, they use Aira, too. >> >> "So if you’re in an Aira-access location, such as public transportation, you can use AIRA for free. For me right now, I only have like five minutes; every 24 hours you get five minutes of free Aira calls if you’re outside of Aira access locations.” >> >> Some of Via’s hobbies include blogging and making new friends. >> >> Some of his advocacy work revolves around his petition that can be reached by searching for "Make The City of Warner Robins, Georgia Accessible To The Blind” on change.org. >> >> >> >> >> Sent From My iPhone >> _______________________________________________ >> NABS-L mailing list >> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/jhud7789%40twc.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/armando%40armandovias.com From jhud7789 at twc.com Thu May 12 18:43:25 2022 From: jhud7789 at twc.com (joseph hudson) Date: Thu, 12 May 2022 13:43:25 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Citizen: WR lacks accessibility for certain communities In-Reply-To: <650212AA-2326-4D5F-B463-000A611F3E5E@armandovias.com> References: <650212AA-2326-4D5F-B463-000A611F3E5E@armandovias.com> Message-ID: <454E515E-7BD4-4496-BB98-A72720F266E2@twc.com> Hi Armando, yes but we have limited stops. And they're also closed on the weekends. And shorten their routes on the weekends. > On May 12, 2022, at 1:35 PM, Armando Vias via NABS-L wrote: > > Do you have buses in your area besides paratransit? Thank you. > > > Sent From My iPhone > >> On May 10, 2022, at 10:55 PM, joseph hudson via NABS-L wrote: >> >> Oh wow, you're not alone. I have the same problems with paratransit. Our paratransit is also closed on a lot of those different holidays. However, a lot of our sidewalks and stuff are accessible. >> >>> On May 10, 2022, at 8:20 PM, Armando Vias via NABS-L wrote: >>> >>> Hello everyone! Guess who made the local newspaper in my county! >>> https://hhjonline.com/citizen-wr-lacks-accessibility-for-certain-communities-p17612-95.htm >>> >>> Citizen: WR lacks accessibility for certain communities >>> >>> Byron native Armando Vias finds himself grocery shopping and spending a lot of his time in Warner Robins, but he argues there is something missing or needs more attention. >>> >>> Vias was born at 28 weeks with Retinopathy of Prematurity. Currently working as an advocate for web accessibility and disability rights, he is an alumnus of the Georgia Academy For The Blind, a member of the National Association of Blind Students and a member of the at-large chapter of the National Federation of The Blind of Georgia. >>> >>> He released a press release on his website (armandovias.com) Monday regarding his advocacy efforts: >>> >>> "Making the city of Warner Robins, Georgia accessible to the blind is the top priority for me. Not only just the blind, all disabled communities as well. As a member of an organization that raises expectations for blind people, I believe that raising expectations in the city of Warner Robins is one-step closer to making the city accessible for all. This may include, but not limited to accessible buses, accessible sidewalks, street crossings, etc. >>> >>> If we, the people of the city of Warner Robins, don’t advocate, then we will be left out. I could be wrong, but if I am the only blind advocate in the county that is advocating for public transportation and other accessibility initiatives, then, it is time for all of us to step up and advocate for our needs as citizens of Houston County, and the City of Warner Robins. >>> >>> I wrote a post on my public Facebook page to the Mayor, mentioning 13WMAZ, 41NBC, etc. I understand that some people don’t have time to advocate, but this city is growing, and we need to act now. And what I mean by acting now is by calling/emailing our leaders, including the Mayor, The Commissioners, etc. We will not rest until we get results. You are free to send me questions or your opinions on this page. I will be happy to reply to your emails as soon as possible with the right response. >>> >>> I will be willing to work on both sides of the aisle. We must remember to unite together to come up with a solution that everyone can agree on. It is okay that some of us will have disagreements, but as a city, we have to expand our access to public transportation. If you haven’t already, please sign my petition.” >>> >>> More buses and paratransit options could help, he argued. On top of this, more bus stops at frequently visited locations (churches, grocery stores and the mall) could assist in accessibility for all. >>> >>> He said ordering bus passes would be made simpler through online portal access. Street crossings could be made safer with audible tones or talking signals. >>> >>> According to wrtransit.com: "Visitors have the right to use WRT’s Paratransit service for a total of twenty-one days during any 365-day period, beginning with the first day Paratransit services are used by the visitor.” Visitors may request service beyond the 21-day limitation. >>> >>> The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Although no service is provided on Saturdays, Sundays, New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. >>> >>> "Yes, you can have parents take you places and all that stuff,” Vias said. "But they won’t be there — like for example — if I live on my own; they won’t be there all the time.” >>> >>> Among more transportation access than what is currently available, Vias is hoping for the city to invest in a Blindness Committee to analyze these community-specific issues and delegate appropriate actions to assist residents and even tourists. >>> >>> "I feel like I’m the only blind advocate here,” he said. "I can’t see, but I can tell that the city needs improvement; the city really needs improvement.” >>> >>> He said some people have their groceries delivered through services like Instacart, but those services can be expensive. >>> >>> Vias said he appreciates the efforts of local organizations like the HALO Group, but groups like the National Federation of The Blind need representation here in Middle Georgia. >>> >>> He offered some words of hope for people that face similar experiences. >>> >>> "[I just want] to let you know that I’m here for you,” Vias said. "If you need anything, you let me know.” >>> >>> He described his experience with Aira — a live, human-to-human professional assistance service used to enhance independence and make the world more accessible through visual interpreting. >>> >>> "Aira is visual-interpreting services where you call someone and they help you with things like inaccessible documents; they use the back camera on your phone,” he explained. "Even public transportation services, they use Aira, too. >>> >>> "So if you’re in an Aira-access location, such as public transportation, you can use AIRA for free. For me right now, I only have like five minutes; every 24 hours you get five minutes of free Aira calls if you’re outside of Aira access locations.” >>> >>> Some of Via’s hobbies include blogging and making new friends. >>> >>> Some of his advocacy work revolves around his petition that can be reached by searching for "Make The City of Warner Robins, Georgia Accessible To The Blind” on change.org. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent From My iPhone >>> _______________________________________________ >>> NABS-L mailing list >>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org >>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: >>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/jhud7789%40twc.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/armando%40armandovias.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/jhud7789%40twc.com From kinshuk.tella at gmail.com Sat May 14 11:30:00 2022 From: kinshuk.tella at gmail.com (Kinshuk Tella) Date: Sat, 14 May 2022 07:30:00 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] End your Wonderful Week Tomorrow with the NABS Outreach Committee! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Join us tomorrow, May, 15th, at 8pm eastern at the below link! Join Zoom Meeting > https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 >> Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 >> One tap mobile >> +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) >> +13126266799,,4678833687# US (Chicago) >> >> Kinshuk Tella >> >> Board Member | National Association of Blind Students >> >> Board Member | National Federation of the Blind of Ohio >> > -- > Kinshuk Tella > He/Him/His > 937-708-9930 > -- Kinshuk Tella He/Him/His 937-708-9930 From ninam0814 at gmail.com Sun May 15 04:12:19 2022 From: ninam0814 at gmail.com (Nina Marranca) Date: Sun, 15 May 2022 00:12:19 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Mark Your Calendar for the 2022 Annual NABS Business Meeting Message-ID: <954EFD3C-B2D5-4E8A-B929-062B9FBF9E10@gmail.com> Hey, students! I can’t believe that convention season is already upon us! :O With convention season, of course, comes some fantastic NABS events. Our annual NABS business meeting will be taking place on the evening of Wednesday July 6 (more info will be sent out closer to the event). This is going to be an energizing night. Students, we have been waiting to be back in person for so long!!! Come join us to reflect on our work these last few tough years and envision our future. We highly encourage everyone to preregister. This can be done by following the membership process below. This will ensure your participation in 2022 elections. In addition, this will save you from having to wait in the registration line at the door. We all dread those convention lines, right? ;) Please read the following information carefully. Follow all steps. If you are unsure of your membership status or have more general questions about the membership application process, please email Board Member Gene Kim at gene.sh.kim at gmail.com. If you have questions about payment options or want to confirm your dues were received, please email Treasurer Elizabeth Rouse at elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com. All prospective members, both new and returning, will need to follow our updated process to be an active member of the national student division in 2022. Keep in mind, paying dues to your state student division or state affiliate is entirely separate from applying for NABS membership. Some of you have already completed this new process in this calendar year and have been notified of your membership status; however, we are sharing this information now, in preparation for national convention, so that any members wishing to participate in elections will be able to do so come July. Important Note: Your membership application and dues payment must be received by June 30, 2022 to be eligible to participate in official business at the NABS Business Meeting at national convention. If you choose to apply for membership in-person on the day of our meeting, you will be able to participate in programming, but your individual vote will not be tallied for organizational matters that require a precise count. Dues As part of the criteria to become an active member, dues of $5 must be paid each year per our constitution https://nabslink.org/our-constitution (see Article VII). If you have not paid your dues since January 1, 2022, we invite you to do so through any of the following mediums: 1. PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/NABSPayments?locale.x=en_US, or send payments to @NABSPayments 2. Zelle: send payments to nabs.president at gmail.com 3. Credit/debit card: Navigate to the “donate now” link at the top of our website www.nabslink.organd clearly indicate that your payment is for your membership dues in the notes field. 4. Check: send checks to NABS Treasurer, Elizabeth Rouse, at PO Box 942 Durant, IA 52747. Checks must be postmarked by June 15 to insure timely receipt. Always ensure to include your name and purpose for payment when using any/all of these platforms in order to guarantee your payment is linked to your membership application. If you choose to apply for membership on the day of the meeting, rather than before June 30, we will accept cash or card at the door. Membership Application We are asking all new and returning members to also fill out the below linked membership application to ensure that we have up-to-date information on record. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp_IYqTMPgjf3pxeRojn9UTbQW6cUXz7QkdL2S0hbzrjH0sQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Once both of these steps are complete, two scenarios are possible: 1. If you have not been voted in by the board before, meaning you did not participate in elections last year through our Swift platform or receive confirmation of your membership between the close of convention and December 31, 2021, our board will review your application and vote on your membership status based off of the attached criteria. You will be notified of the decision regardless of the outcome. 2. If you were an active member on or before December 31, 2021, you will not need to be voted in a second time, and will retain active membership status on the condition that you have completed the membership form and paid your dues for the current calendar year. You will still be notified when your form and dues have been processed. In either case, if you have been notified that you are an active member, you will then be eligible to vote and run for a position at our business meeting. See you all in New Orleans! Best, Nina From stenzellogan at gmail.com Sun May 15 17:03:25 2022 From: stenzellogan at gmail.com (Logan Stenzel) Date: Sun, 15 May 2022 11:03:25 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] NABS Fundraising Committee Meeting tonight at 9:00 PM EST! Exciting Convention News Ahead Message-ID: Hello all! Please join the NABS Fundraising Committee tonight for exciting updates on all things fundraising at National Convention. You really won’t want to miss out on some of our exciting updates. The meeting is tonight, May 15th, at 9:00 PM EST. Join Zoom Meeting *https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 * Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 One tap mobile +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,4678833687# US (Chicago) Yours Truly, Logan Stenzel -- Logan Stenzel he/him 904-404-6801 Fundraising Committee Chair and Board Member | National Association of Blind Students A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind nabslink.org President | Minnesota Association of Blind Students A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota nfbmn.org/students From elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com Sun May 15 17:30:07 2022 From: elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com (elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com) Date: Sun, 15 May 2022 13:30:07 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Join the NABS Legislative and Self-Advocacy Committee for a Discussion on Internships! Sunday, May 22 at 8 PM EDT Message-ID: <00dd01d86881$6c03ae00$440b0a00$@gmail.com> Good afternoon, all! The NABS Legislative and Self-Advocacy Committee would love to see you at our upcoming committee call, taking place on Sunday, May 22 at 8 PM EDT. We’ll be hosting a panel all about internships, and students entering the internship arena this summer will be sharing their experiences with us. We’re excited to learn about the process from application, to disclosure, to real-life-experiences and hope you’ll be able to join us! Hop on using the below info, and be sure to bring questions for our panelists. 😊 Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 One tap mobile +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,4678833687# US (Chicago) Feel free to reach out with questions. Have a good week! Elizabeth From kinshuk.tella at gmail.com Mon May 16 00:58:51 2022 From: kinshuk.tella at gmail.com (Kinshuk Tella) Date: Sun, 15 May 2022 17:58:51 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] A treat you will NOT want to miss!!! Message-ID: NABS, We have quite the special treat for you this month. The May 2022 student slate blog post comes from the man, the myth, the newly selected 2022 NFB National scholarship finalist, Shawn George Abraham from Baltimore, Maryland. Shawn is an incoming senior at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where he is bulldozing his way through political science and history degrees. He has a strong passion for South Asian studies, and aspires to become a Diplomat. However, Shawn is not just all brains, but equally heartful. Shawn has been a long standing federationist, serving in leadership within the Maryland Association of Blind Students. When Shawn isn’t studying or advocating for the Blind community, you can find him out and about in some of the most stylish, fashionable outfits one can imagine. In this blog post, Shawn shares with us the essentials or fashion, how to coordinate pieces, finding your personal flare, and more. Come non-visually navigate the world of fashion with Shawn and NABS! Check out the Blog post at: https://nabslink.org/blogs/feel-over-fashion Want to see more of Shawn Abraham? Well, you can find him at this month’s NABS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee meeting, where he, along with other panelists, share their lived experiences and culture in celebration for Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage month! This meeting will take place on Sunday, May 22nd at 9pm eastern. Please be on the lookout for more details soon! Blog post: https://nabslink.org/blogs/feel-over-fashion -- Kinshuk Tella He/Him/His 937-708-9930 From stacie.leap at gmail.com Mon May 16 17:05:28 2022 From: stacie.leap at gmail.com (Stacie Leap) Date: Mon, 16 May 2022 13:05:28 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Deadline is this Wednesday to win an Apple TV from NFB of PA's Grater Philadelphia Chapter Message-ID: Hello fellow Federationists, Who says that $5 won't go very far? For just $5, you have a chance to win your very own Apple TV device, and if you want to increase your odds, buy five tickets for $20. Here are the Apple TV specs: HD 32GB Retail Price: $149 The Greater Philadelphia Chapter is having a fundraiser and the proceeds will go towards Chapter programming. The drawing will take place on the Zoom platform and the winner does not have to be present. Event: Apple TV Raffle Drawing Date: Friday, May 27, 2022 Time: 7 PM Eastern Standard Time Deadline for ticket purchases: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Tickets can be purchased through the Chapter's business PayPal account by clicking here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/greaterphilly Please include your name, email address, phone number, and the number of tickets that you are purchasing in the ‘add a message’ field in PayPal. For additional payment options, contact Treasurer, Eugenio D’Oliveira at: 267-322-8376. Thank you for your support! Denice Brown, President Greater Philadelphia Chapter National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania Event: Apple TV Raffle Drawing Date: Friday, May 27, 2022 Time: 7 PM Eastern Standard Time Deadline for ticket purchases: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81527736095?pwd=WmJVZEdEbFh2K0Y5Qk1nazB3MnYwZz09 Meeting ID: 815 2773 6095 Passcode: 985015 One tap mobile +13126266799,,81527736095# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,81527736095# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 815 2773 6095 Find your local number: Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing Stacie *Stacie Leap* stacie.leap at gmail.com | 215.776.6741 From carlymih at comcast.net Wed May 18 02:02:29 2022 From: carlymih at comcast.net (Carly Mihalakis) Date: Tue, 17 May 2022 19:02:29 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] College language classes, and Hindi braille In-Reply-To: <9D80FF5F-BB56-4085-9654-38EAD64D7C27@gmail.com> References: <9D80FF5F-BB56-4085-9654-38EAD64D7C27@gmail.com> Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20220517185841.00903e60@comcast.net> Upon studying Japanese braille code while in high school I researchedon my own how nihongo tenji (Japannese braille) is expressed. So once you can comfortably maneuver while writing in the language, everything ought to be much simpler! CarAt 01:29 PM 4/25/2022, you wrote: >Hi everyone, I am taking Hindi next semester, >and very much looking forward to it. But I’m >terrified it will be inaccessible, especially >since I’ll have to learn Hindi braille on my >own. Does anyone have suggestions, or >experience, with language classes? My disability >office is suggesting having the textbook >translated in to braille, and then having a >person to translate all my work back and forth >between me and the teacher. Are there faster >alternatives? Will the class being online make >it too difficult?? Any help would be really >greatly appreciated. Thanks, Shawn >_______________________________________________ >NABS-L mailing list NABS-L at nfbnet.org >http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org >To unsubscribe, change your list options or get >your account info for NABS-L: >http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/carlymih%40comcast.net From Kschaber at my.chemeketa.edu Wed May 18 04:01:57 2022 From: Kschaber at my.chemeketa.edu (Kendra Schaber) Date: Tue, 17 May 2022 21:01:57 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] College language classes, and Hindi braille In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20220517185841.00903e60@comcast.net> References: <9D80FF5F-BB56-4085-9654-38EAD64D7C27@gmail.com> <7.0.1.0.2.20220517185841.00903e60@comcast.net> Message-ID: <6b5b2f2a6ce9366ed0e162c2c4623eb4@mail.gmail.com> Hi all! I'm taking Spanish online, and have done it for almost two college school years. Spanish uses almost the same alphabet that English uses, so it wasn't very tricky for me to learn Spanish braille. I would look out for these problems: images because those usually aren't accessible. When I was starting out, I had to use English translation alongside the Spanish translations to learn the specific vocabulary that I was required to learn in Spanish. If there was a need to us images, I had either my teacher or the disabilities department at my school to write them. When you start out, they'll be in English, but will move into your target language when you're more advanced in it, though it depends on how long you're studying it for. Not enough critical feedback on the online materials. This one is the hardest one to get around apart from pure issues with accessibility regarding online materials. I have had problems with mastering verbforms in Spanish since day one and I'm still having these problems. Since feedback is the driving force behind problems with grammar in your target language, which is the one that's being learned, the best ways to fix this problem are to work with tutors, apps that give one automatic feedback, and if possible, settings on the course website. Unfortunately, with the online course materials, there is almost no control over its settings. Usually, the only ones with that power are the web developers on the side of the company who puts together the website that's being used. There are apps out there, which I would advice one to use, however, they vary in accessibility and availability, especially when it comes to the language that's being studied. If you do use apps, it's a must that you experiment with many apps and ask around if you're not finding what you're looking for. I have experimented with apps for around a year and found a number of them that I like, but there are many more that I tried which I didn't like. However, you'll need different apps for different skills in your target language. I have had many rounds of app experimentation over the last year or year and a half, and even to this day, I sometimes look for more of them, depending on the particular skill I'm trying to improve. My latest one is verb form which is much harder to improve the more advanced you get. This is true for all kinds of grammar skills, so I advise that they get learned as quickly and as early as possible. Tutors are hard to come by, especially depending on the language, but that, or the apps could be your best bet at solving the quick feedback problem. If one doesn't get quick enough feedback on their particular tough area in the target language, then it's almost impossible to avoid that specific area to avoid stopping before it's properly learned. There is somewhat of a catch 22, especially for blind learners here. The website is inaccessible: The only way to solve this problem is to work with your school's accessibility department, but keep in mind that they also have to work with the developers so fixing these problems are very slow at best. At worst, they won't ever get solved in time. I hope the best happens in this case! Beware that if you went to AIRA for help, they'll be limited in their ability, especially with more advanced homework that's inaccessible because they have most of their resources in English and behind it is Spanish, now days. They have a few bilinguals that don't stick to English and Spanish, but it's usually English and some other seemingly random language, but it might not be Hindi, but Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, or Spanish instead. I have had a few problems with hunting down a Spanish speaker when I have run into inaccessible online assignments; with two of them included hunts that would last 4 hours. I didn't have any luck on my last round of these experiences. I did finally get my school's disability department on board by explaining the problem and all the reasons why it's problematic in getting to the bottom of it which finally wound up breaking the ice and it lead to a nice breakthrough. If this happens, go into your disabilities department in person and show them the problem where possible. There are not enough helpful resources: Unfortunately, there isn't much that can be done here other than to stick with the ones that are both available and accessible, even if they are not as helpful as preferred. There isn't a braille course for this language: The only way around this one is to teach that braille code to yourself, or to find someone who has used it in the past. If you're lucky, you'll be able to find someone who already uses it, but Hindi is less popular than Spanish, so it will be a harder hunt for this case. I was able to teach myself Spanish braille with just my iPhone and my Polaris Braille Sense. Helpful tips: Explore screen reader options in your target language. They exist, but for some languages, they're limited. I think most languages other than English, the options are somewhat limited. For an iPhone, one can use the Hindi Voice Over if it's available. Just make sure you quickly learn the vocabulary needed to operate the phone in that language. From my experience, even when I have turned my phone into Spanish, it doesn't mess with the stuff that's written in English, but it does mess with the features to operate it such as the controls, the names of some of the apps, the menus and features like the clock. I have even had it send me documents in Spanish from apps like Google with notifications and Voice Dream with app update information. Go ahead and add the keyboard and braille table for Hindi because it will be very useful for learning Hindi braille with, let alone, read items, texts or titles in Hindi braille. For PC computers, I think your options are more limited because JAWS doesn't have the same built in language features it did when one could download it on to a computer with a CD. I don't know how NVDA handles Hindi or if it's offered, but you could look it up. For all screen readers, beware that the voice might not be the one you want and there isn't always the same kinds of options that us lucky native English speakers get. I do recommend the use of braille in your target language, whether or not you use a screen reader because you'll get to see how it's written and be able to read it. If you read your target language with your screen reader, beware that if it's in English, it won't pronounce the text correctly in your target language. I have had all of my screen readers miss pronounce words in Spanish on many occasions. On the other hand, I have had similar experiences with Spanish screen readers mispronouncing English words, though with Voice Over, and NVDA, it does a better job with English than JAWS in Spanish does, though it's still comparable considering that I have heard most monolingual English speaking humans get outperformed by screen readers in the good pronunciation department until they learn how to pronounce words in the target language. In my case it was with Spanish, though it can also happen with any other language too. Language learning comes with its own side effects, so if you discover that you can't properly speak for moments at a time, or that your writing seems to be getting stranger than normal, or that you feel like you can't speak properly in any language for hours at a time, don't worry, these side effects not only changes as time goes by, but they will come and go in waves. You'll have a major culture shock in your first year, but it will ease up before your second year. In my case, I had it in the first 6 months of learning Spanish. When you reach year two, the learning process itself gets easier overall, but if you have not managed to learn a specific skill that's needed, that will stay hard to learn all throughout the process. If you never manage to master it, that particular skill will eventually turn to stone and won't be fixable without finding creative new ways to build actual connections in the brain. This includes finding new connections in learning spelling through yet a third language for example. I improved my English spelling through learning Spanish, even though it eventually stopped in the middle of the learning process when I originally learned how to spell in English. I'm having the same problem with Spanish verbs and I'm still trying to figure out how to grow these connections to get around it. I've tried many apps, and even had folks correct me, but there isn't enough feedback where it counts the most. I'm also not getting enough of it in my own online materials. I'm having to use translation to get around this problem in correcting homework that my teacher suggested me to correct. Consequently, I'm not sure if I'll be able to avoid the problem of them halting in the middle of learning. There is a name for this problem, it's called language fossilization which only has one way to fix once it starts. That fix is to create new connections including learning a new thing in linguistics. Without this kind of extreme measure, it's impossible to get rid of once it takes root. The best way to keep the problem at bay is to learn your hardest skill as fast as possible. But make sure to learn it well and do it through constant feedback because without this feedback, it's impossible to avoid language fossilization because the real root of the problem is the actual wiring in your brain. Language learning is one way of actually programing your brain; consequently, you'll have these linguistical problems, but you'll also have these side effects, and even benefits with language learning alongside all of them. It's an adventure, but one that's worth while. Kendra -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Carly Mihalakis via NABS-L Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 7:02 PM To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list Cc: Carly Mihalakis Subject: Re: [NABS-L] College language classes, and Hindi braille Upon studying Japanese braille code while in high school I researchedon my own how nihongo tenji (Japannese braille) is expressed. So once you can comfortably maneuver while writing in the language, everything ought to be much simpler! CarAt 01:29 PM 4/25/2022, you wrote: >Hi everyone, I am taking Hindi next semester, and very much looking >forward to it. But I’m terrified it will be inaccessible, especially >since I’ll have to learn Hindi braille on my own. Does anyone have >suggestions, or experience, with language classes? My disability office >is suggesting having the textbook translated in to braille, and then >having a person to translate all my work back and forth between me and >the teacher. Are there faster alternatives? Will the class being online >make it too difficult?? Any help would be really greatly appreciated. >Thanks, Shawn _______________________________________________ >NABS-L mailing list NABS-L at nfbnet.org >http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org >To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >NABS-L: >http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/carlymih%40comcast. >net _______________________________________________ NABS-L mailing list NABS-L at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/kschaber%40my.chemeketa.edu From QSFord at outlook.com Wed May 18 16:22:48 2022 From: QSFord at outlook.com (Qualik Ford) Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 16:22:48 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Reminder please help the DEI committee Message-ID: Hello NABS Member’s, This is a reminder that The diversity equity and inclusion committee is seeking your input on potential policies to support students at in person NABS events. As we are all excited to return to in person conventions/seminars, the DEI committee is drafting potential policies to helps students feel welcomed and supported at in person events. Through a Google form, we are gathering your input on the potential policies we have developed thus far. We would like to see any ideas you may have on the topic as well. Your responses will remain anonymous and, the Data will be compiled into a report that will be submitted to the NABS board in June. You can access the Google form here, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTy4oND5qy49s4GEDiNn76LONm5jTtN5GhELidDMQ4YGguyQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 If you have any questions about this project you can reach out to myself, Sara Luna, the diversity equity and inclusion committee chair at, sol.sky.luna at gmail.com Qualik Ford Email: qsford at outlook.com Phone number: 301-312-9813 National Federation Of The Blind Of Maryland affiliate board member Maryland Association of blind students president Maryland affiliate Diversity equity and inclusion committee cochair National Association of Blind students diversity equity and inclusion committee cochair Maryland affiliate Sports and recreation cochair Blind industries and services of Maryland rehabilitation instructor From QSFord at outlook.com Wed May 18 16:27:31 2022 From: QSFord at outlook.com (Qualik Ford) Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 16:27:31 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Diversity equity and inclusion committee call Message-ID: Good afternoon all, The national Association of blind students diversity equity and inclusion committee call will be happening on May 22 at 9 PM Eastern. We will be delving deep into Asian American pacific islander heritage month with some amazing speakers! We hope to see you there so that we can all learn more about those around us. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 One tap mobile +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,4678833687# US (Chicago) Qualik Ford Email: qsford at outlook.com Phone number: 301-312-9813 National Federation Of The Blind Of Maryland affiliate board member Maryland Association of blind students president Maryland affiliate Diversity equity and inclusion committee cochair National Association of Blind students diversity equity and inclusion committee cochair Maryland affiliate Sports and recreation cochair Blind industries and services of Maryland rehabilitation instructor From stacie.leap at gmail.com Wed May 18 16:44:51 2022 From: stacie.leap at gmail.com (Stacie Leap) Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:44:51 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: New Accessible WebApp Looking For Beta Testers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: FYI Stacie *Stacie Leap* stacie.leap at gmail.com | 215.776.6741 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Stacie Leap Date: Wed, May 18, 2022 at 12:19 PM Subject: New Accessible WebApp Looking For Beta Testers To: Are you a Small Business Owner looking for Contract Opportunities? Are you interested in RFPs (Request for Proposals)? Would you like to help Beta Test the new app designed for accessibility? As part of 3S Tech and Talent’s 1000% Strong Initiative, our new WebApp, RFPQuick is designed for small businesses that are new to both Commercial and Government procurement markets. RFPQuick’s primary features include: • Inclusive Design - Designed for Beginners and Experienced Small Business Owners • Accessible Design - User tested with Screen Readers and Keyboard Navigation • OnDemand Resources - A single location for your proposal response needs • Document Management - Store your files and templates for Quick and Easy Access • OnDemand Support - Accessible Support and Training resources in digital and video formats The RFPQuick WebApp is an affordable and efficient way to create responses to RFPs, for both Commercial and Government contract opportunities. Simply input your profile and company information into the designated fields and the RFPQuick app automatically generates a PDF file to download, save, and print at your convenience. You can streamline your proposal workflow effortlessly while also collaborating with other team members within your organization; saving you time, money, and resources! The 3S Tech and Talent mission is to ensure accessibility is no longer a barrier to superior service for disadvantaged and marginalized communities, as well as persons with disabilities. Our intent is to bridge the gap between Disabled Business Owners and Success! For more information visit our website: https://www.3stechnologiesllc.com/3s-rfpquick Want to join our mailing list for updates? Fill out this Google Form: https://bit.ly/RFPQuick Stacie Stacie Leap Accessibility Support Specialist *email*: stacie.leap at 3stechnologiesllc.com *cell*: 215-776-6741 *3S Tech and Talent, LLC* *Standards + Strategies = Success!* www.3STechnologiesLLC.com *Projects within 3S* *Anvaya Feats* www.anvayafeats.com *Join our Discord Server*: https://discord.gg/Unrfr8Q4 From amyralbin at gmail.com Thu May 19 13:40:45 2022 From: amyralbin at gmail.com (Amy Albin) Date: Thu, 19 May 2022 09:40:45 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Microsoft Word Bibliography Maker Message-ID: Hey All, My problem with MS Word Bibliography Maker, (found by pressing alt+s) requires you to stay in the window or else it closes. So you can't alt tab to look at other info such as the author's name. Is there any solution other than using 2 computers at once? Thanks, Amy (She/Her) From ahbeeorton at yahoo.com Fri May 20 13:49:56 2022 From: ahbeeorton at yahoo.com (Ahbee Orton) Date: Fri, 20 May 2022 08:49:56 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Asking About Restaurant and Store Work Experience References: Message-ID: Hello Everyone, Has anyone ever worked at a restaurant and/or at a store before? How did you do it as a blind person, if you did? Thanks, Ahbee “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV From jlestermusic at gmail.com Fri May 20 17:05:57 2022 From: jlestermusic at gmail.com (josh lester) Date: Fri, 20 May 2022 10:05:57 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Asking About Restaurant and Store Work Experience In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5BABEA13-5D53-48CA-ADFD-5B411E19B4F4@gmail.com> Please private message me. I have a friend who actually works as a sous chef in a restaurant and he’s blind. I will set you up with him. Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2022, at 6:53 AM, Ahbee Orton via NABS-L wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > Has anyone ever worked at a restaurant and/or at a store before? How did you do it as a blind person, if you did? > > Thanks, > Ahbee > > > > “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” > 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV > _______________________________________________ > 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/jlestermusic%40gmail.com From lindsaykerr10 at yahoo.com Fri May 20 22:41:54 2022 From: lindsaykerr10 at yahoo.com (Lindsay Kerr) Date: Fri, 20 May 2022 15:41:54 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: CABS outreach and fundraising meetings happening tomorrow between 4 and 6 PM PST on Zoom References: Message-ID: Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Lindsay Kerr > Date: May 20, 2022 at 3:20:28 PM PDT > To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org > Subject: CABS outreach and fundraising meetings happening tomorrow between 4 and 6 PM PST on Zoom > > Hey CABS, > For many of us as our academic year comes to a close, CABS wants to invite you to our May outreach and fundraising calls happening tomorrow between 4 and 6 PM PST on zoom. Follow the following link in order to join us. > > http://tinyurl.com/cabsroom > Hope to see you there, > Lindsay > > Sent from my iPad From sol.sky.luna at gmail.com Sat May 21 14:18:34 2022 From: sol.sky.luna at gmail.com (Sara Luna) Date: Sat, 21 May 2022 09:18:34 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] =?utf-8?q?It=E2=80=99s_almost_time_for_the_next_DEI_com?= =?utf-8?q?mittee_meeting?= Message-ID: <212B4C16-D34F-4FBF-B122-A69712E87D34@gmail.com> Hey y’all, The diversity equity and inclusion committee is excited to invite everyone to our next committee meeting this Sunday the 22nd at 9 PM Eastern. We are celebrating South Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month with a panel of fantastic student speakers. The meeting link is, https://zoom.us/my/blindstudents Also, there’s still time to submit a response using our Google form, regarding potential policies to help ensure that all students feel safe comfortable and welcome at in person NABS events. You can access the form here, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTy4oND5qy49s4GEDiNn76LONm5jTtN5GhELidDMQ4YGguyQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 Peace Sara From jillianmilton at yahoo.com Sat May 21 17:02:28 2022 From: jillianmilton at yahoo.com (Jillian Milton) Date: Sat, 21 May 2022 13:02:28 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Time Sensitive: Knowledge of College Transportation Laws References: <9575F616-3246-4560-ACD0-6CAE85C36ECD.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <9575F616-3246-4560-ACD0-6CAE85C36ECD@yahoo.com> Hello, I am in need of someone who knows of transportation laws as they apply to universities. Does the ADA have any laws about transportation services for the blind at a Title II School? I am filing a complaint and would need advice by Sunday night. I would appreciate any resources for transportation law that anyone can find. Thank you, Jillian Milton 732-991-2791 From cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com Sat May 21 18:48:02 2022 From: cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com (Chris Nusbaum) Date: Sat, 21 May 2022 14:48:02 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Time Sensitive: Knowledge of College Transportation Laws In-Reply-To: <9575F616-3246-4560-ACD0-6CAE85C36ECD@yahoo.com> References: <9575F616-3246-4560-ACD0-6CAE85C36ECD@yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hi Jillian: I forwarded your email to 2 disability rights attorneys in the NFB who may be able to help. They will be in contact with you or I'll forward you any responses they send to me. You might also contact our national office or your state president for help. Good luck! Chris Nusbaum > On May 21, 2022, at 1:04 PM, Jillian Milton via NABS-L wrote: > > Hello, > > I am in need of someone who knows of transportation laws as they apply to universities. Does the ADA have any laws about transportation services for the blind at a Title II School? I am filing a complaint and would need advice by Sunday night. I would appreciate any resources for transportation law that anyone can find. > > Thank you, > Jillian Milton > 732-991-2791 > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/cnusbaumnfb%40gmail.com From elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com Sat May 21 20:20:19 2022 From: elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com (elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com) Date: Sat, 21 May 2022 16:20:19 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Join the NABS Legislative and Self-Advocacy Committee for a Panel/Discussion on Internship Accessibility and Advocacy! Message-ID: <00a701d86d50$3145f830$93d1e890$@gmail.com> Good afternoon, all! We hope you’re planning to join the Legislative and Self-Advocacy Committee for our May meeting, taking place on Sunday, May 22 at 8 PM EDT. We’ll be hosting a panel of blind student interns, who have graciously agreed to come share some of their journeys with us in the hopes that we can learn from their experiences. You won’t want to miss these folks from Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, and the Milwaukee Brewers MLB team! Hop on with the following info, and bring a question of your own! 😊 Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 One tap mobile +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,4678833687# US (Chicago) See you there! Elizabeth From kinshuk.tella at gmail.com Mon May 23 02:31:50 2022 From: kinshuk.tella at gmail.com (Kinshuk Tella) Date: Sun, 22 May 2022 19:31:50 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] End your May with us at NABS Sound Board! Message-ID: Hey Blind students! The Webster’s dictionary defines “Sound” as “Vibrations that travel through air or another medium”. Even though vibrations May not be what we intend with NABS Sound Board, we hope you can come Vibe out with our Nation, that being NABS Nation, this upcoming Sunday, May 29th at 9pm eastern. NABS Sound Board is a space where our community can come together and share ideas, offer help, and make connections on our virtual Zoom platform. NABS Treasurer, Elizabeth Rouse and I are excited to host you this month! Come vibe with us at: Join Zoom Meeting > https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 >> Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 >> One tap mobile >> +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) >> +13126266799,,4678833687# US (Chicago) >> >> Kinshuk Tella >> > Board Member | National Association of Blind Students >> > Board Member | National Federation of the Blind of Ohio -- Kinshuk Tella He/Him/His 937-708-9930 From stacie.leap at gmail.com Tue May 24 14:16:07 2022 From: stacie.leap at gmail.com (Stacie Leap) Date: Tue, 24 May 2022 10:16:07 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] THIS THURSDAY: Advocacy with the Client Assistance Program Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11AM EST Message-ID: Hello all: Sorry for the late notice but this workshop is coming up concerning the Client Assistance Program. Please see below for more information and a link to how to register. *Advocating and OVR: How the Client Assistance Program (CAP) Can Help* *Sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania* *Date:* Thursday, May 26, 2022 *Time:* 11:00AM – 12:00PM EST *Presenter:* Andrew Pennington from the Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program (CAP) *Location:* Virtual via Zoom (please register to receive Zoom information) Andrew Pennington has been the Outreach and Communications Director for the Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program for over three years. He is a member of the PA Rehab Council, Employment First Oversight Commission and several Citizens Advisory Councils that meet to discuss potential barriers within the Vocational Rehabilitation Process. He is involved in several policy workgroups for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, while also outreaching to programs, projects, and facilities throughout Pennsylvania to inform them of CAP services. Andrew is passionate about advocating for Individuals with Disabilities throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regarding employment services. Please register below for this free event. After successful registration you will be sent an email that contains the Zoom meeting information. http://nfbp.org/advocating-and-ovr Thanks, National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania From MPeret at nfb.org Wed May 25 12:59:07 2022 From: MPeret at nfb.org (Peret, Maurice) Date: Wed, 25 May 2022 12:59:07 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Next week: Myth-Busting Employment Panel Discussion In-Reply-To: <20220525123126.351A06D945AE@lx-web-pri.nfb.org> References: <20220525123126.351A06D945AE@lx-web-pri.nfb.org> Message-ID: [https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/top-blue-bar.jpg] [National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline live the life you want] Attend Upcoming Event to Promote Disability Inclusion in the Workplace Tuesday, May 31 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. eastern time via Zoom A significant factor behind most employer's misconceptions of blindness and the capability of the blind is lack of exposure. Join the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access on Tuesday, May 31 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. eastern time as we seek to dispel myths about blind people in the workplace. The agenda includes a panel discussion with the following industry leaders and experts on blindness. * Ronza Othman, President of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland * Kristin Patterson of the Maryland Department of Labor * Kevan Worley, CEO of Worley Enterprises Inc, Colorado Springs, CO * Maurice Peret, manager of employment programs at the National Federation of the Blind Some misconceptions we plan on breaking: * Myth: People with a disability are slower, less productive, and a liability to the company * Myth: Companies must stunt innovation to account to accessibility * Myth: An employer can require candidates disclose their disability before the interview There will be time for questions from the audience. Take advantage of this free opportunity. Register today! Save-the-Date: More Accessibility Events Experts at the Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access offer various training events throughout the year to share best practices in web accessibility and access technology. Here is what's coming up: * June 15 Seminar: Accessibility of Online Learning Platforms * June 28 Boutique: Intro to Linux for Blind Users Learn more about Accessibility Boutiques and Seminars. About Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility The National Federation of the Blind is the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. Our Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility (CENA) provides resources and events with access technology experts. Learn more about CENA. Nonvisual accessibility is creating equal access for blind and low-vision users. [Facebook Logo] [Twitter Logo] [Instagram Logo] [YouTube Logo] [Email Icon Image] [Donate to the NFB Icon.] National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD 21230 | 410-659-9314 Unsubscribe | Opt Out | Sign Up for Our E-newsletter 200 East Wells St. Baltimore, 21230 United States .. 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 singingemmanuelle at gmail.com Wed May 25 19:19:24 2022 From: singingemmanuelle at gmail.com (Emmanuelle Lo) Date: Wed, 25 May 2022 15:19:24 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Braille Support on a Chromebook? Message-ID: <7395CA79-AEC3-4DA4-9436-64B529B733A5@gmail.com> Hi all, I hope you all have had/are having a good end to your school year. I'm writing because I am going to be starting a new job as a Latin teacher in a couple of months, and in order to do that job, I will be relying heavily on a braille display, but I found out from my school that they give all the teachers Chromebooks as their work computers, and I'm unsure if ChromeVox, the screenreader on the Chromebook, has good braille support. Has anyone used a braille display with Chromebook? If you have, what was your experience like? Were you able to read Google Docs in braille? I am wondering if I should ask my school to provide me with a Windows computer and use NVDA instead, but if the Chromebook works fine with braille, I don't really want to ask for a different computer when I haven't even officially started the job yet. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Emmie From ALewis at nfb.org Wed May 25 20:54:52 2022 From: ALewis at nfb.org (Lewis, Anil) Date: Wed, 25 May 2022 20:54:52 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] FW: Corporate mentoring program opportunity for blind students or recent graduate In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: [https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/top-blue-bar.jpg] [National Federation of the Blind logo and tagline live the life you want] Professional Mentoring Opportunities for Blind College Students: Apply Today Apply to the Pearson Corporate Disability Mentoring Program, a six-month program in which sighted Pearson and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) professionals are paired with blind young adults to provide blind mentees with greater access to beneficial workplace experiences and strategies. Participants, through a virtual mentoring relationship with a successful Pearson or GSK professional, will gain access to invaluable online resources and monthly trainings to prepare them for success in the working world: * Acquire knowledge of workplace culture and real world expectations * Develop strategies for developing career-specific skills, * Gain access to informational interviews * Receive personalized professional advice and guidance In addition, the National Federation of the Blind will provide a team of blind professionals who will be available to answer blindness related questions and share lived experiences. Applications are open for this new mentoring program between National Federation of the Blind, Pearson, and GSK, which expands our career mentoring program to consist of blind young adults, blind professionals from the NFB, and sighted professionals from Pearson. This has a positive, exponential impact on all participants through the relationships that are created. How to Apply Below are the requirements for eligibility to participate in this six-month opportunity: * Be a blind or low-vision person * Agree to program requirements * Be an undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate (2012 or later) If you or someone you know is interested in applying for the Pearson Corporate Disability Mentoring Program, please complete the Mentoring Program Application by May 31, 2022. Notifications for mentees and the program will be provided in June 2022. [Facebook Logo] [Twitter Logo] [Instagram Logo] [YouTube Logo] [Email Icon Image] [Donate to the NFB Icon.] National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD 21230 | 410-659-9314 Unsubscribe | Opt Out | Sign Up for Our E-newsletter 200 East Wells St. Baltimore, 21230 United States .. 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 ahbeeorton at yahoo.com Thu May 26 13:32:44 2022 From: ahbeeorton at yahoo.com (Ahbee Orton) Date: Thu, 26 May 2022 08:32:44 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Questions Regarding CLEP Exams References: <99CD230F-546A-4669-BBCB-F754B0F2A634.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <99CD230F-546A-4669-BBCB-F754B0F2A634@yahoo.com> Hello All, Does anyone know if CLEP tests have and can still be made into braille? Also, how long does it take the CLEP exams to be made so that someone can take them? Thank you, Ahbee “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV From stacie.leap at gmail.com Thu May 26 15:11:45 2022 From: stacie.leap at gmail.com (Stacie Leap) Date: Thu, 26 May 2022 11:11:45 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] =?utf-8?q?Fwd=3A_U=2ES=2E_Department_of_Education?= =?utf-8?q?=E2=80=99s_Office_for_Civil_Rights_Releases_Series_of_Vi?= =?utf-8?q?deos_on_Digital_Accessibility_in_Education?= In-Reply-To: <16798249.15311@service.govdelivery.com> References: <16798249.15311@service.govdelivery.com> Message-ID: FYI Stacie *Stacie Leap* stacie.leap at gmail.com | 215.776.6741 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: United States Access Board Date: Thu, May 26, 2022 at 9:42 AM Subject: U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Releases Series of Videos on Digital Accessibility in Education To: [image: Star logo with "News from the U.S. Access Board" text] May 26, 2022 U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Releases Series of Videos on Digital Accessibility in Education The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a 20-part video series covering a variety of topics on digital access in education, including how people with disabilities use technology, applicable federal regulations, and identifying and remediating barriers to access. OCR partnered with the ADA National Network to produce the videos for the purposes of providing basic information on and instructions to many different digital accessibility concepts, such as fundamental manual testing techniques, use of color, logical reading order, meaningful video captions, and others. The videos are designed for a wide range of audiences, including school webmasters, parents and students with disabilities, and educational app developers and other IT vendors. The videos are available on ADA National Network’s OCR Video Series page . All videos are open-captioned. For questions or comments regarding the video series, contact the Office of Civil Rights at OCR at ed.gov. ------------------------------ SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Help [image: Bookmark and Share] For more information about the content of this email, contact the Access Board . Twitter LinkedIn Facebook ------------------------------ This email was sent to stacie.leap at gmail.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: United States Access Board · 1331 F St NW, Suite 1000 · Washington DC 20004 · (800) 872-2253 (v) · (800) 993-2822 (TTY) From ljmaher03 at outlook.com Fri May 27 16:21:10 2022 From: ljmaher03 at outlook.com (Louis Maher) Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 16:21:10 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] FW: Recording The Science and Engineering Meeting In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Folks, At the national NFB convention, the Science and Engineering division meeting will occur from7 PM to 10 PM on July 7, 2022. The Computer Science meeting will be from 1 PM to 5 PM on the same day. I would like to talk to anyone who would be interested in making an audio recording of the Science and Engineering meeting. We have a location where the recording file could be stored for public use. Thank you. Regards Louis Maher Phone: 713-444-7838 E-mail: ljmaher03 at outlook.com From elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com Sat May 28 15:45:05 2022 From: elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com (elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com) Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 11:45:05 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Final Reminder: Join May Sound board Call Tomorrow at 9 PM EDT Message-ID: <011801d872a9$e7452ee0$b5cf8ca0$@gmail.com> Happy Saturday, NABSters! Kinshuk and I are excited to speak with whoever joins us for the May Sound Board call, happening on Sunday, May 29 at 9 PM EDT. Whether you'd like to walk us through how your school year ended, brainstorm ways to solve a technology fiasco, or just drop in to say hello, we'll be waiting! Hop online using the below info: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 Meeting ID: 467 883 3687 One tap mobile +13017158592,,4678833687# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,4678833687# US (Chicago) Best, Elizabeth