From cricketbidleman at gmail.com Fri Aug 2 04:23:36 2024 From: cricketbidleman at gmail.com (Cricket Bidleman) Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2024 00:23:36 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: [Greater-Baltimore] Writing Workshops References: <04d501dae476$beed5670$3cc80350$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: rothmanjd--- via Greater-Baltimore > Date: August 1, 2024 at 21:02:29 EDT > To: nfb-maryland at nfbnet.org, nfb-maryland at nfbnet.org, nfbmd at nfbnet.org, greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org, nfbmdtlc-chapter at nfbnet.org, central-md-chapter at nfbnet.org, md-atlarge at nfbnet.org, md-sligo at nfbnet.org, nationalharbor at nfbnet.org, mabm at nfbnet.org, mdabs at nfbnet.org, mdpobc at nfbnet.org, "NFB of Maryland, Baltimore County List" > Cc: rothmanjd at gmail.com > Subject: [Greater-Baltimore] Writing Workshops > Reply-To: NFB of Maryland Baltimore Chapter Discussion List > > Please see a great opportunity below: > > > > > > > > Braille Challenge Writing Workshops > > High School Braille Readers, 10th to 12th grades > > Saturdays, 10 AM to 12 PM PDT on Zoom > > 09/28/2024 to 11/16/2024 > > > > Join us for a mentally stimulating, rip-roaring, virtual eight-week learning > series centered around writing using everyone's favorite six-dot system. > Find out how being literate in braille can give you a leg up in just about > every area of life you can think of, and finish off strong with new ideas on > how to integrate the dots into your daily groove. 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Even better, you'll realize how much we've yet to > learn about what your brain is doing as your fingers are on the move. Come > learn how you can help improve our understanding through participating in > and eventually conducting, writing, and publishing research. If you're > feeling a little dubious about traversing a world of people clueless about > braille, this is the workshop series for you. > > > > Creative Writing Track > > > > This one is for all the storytellers out there! Led by an Antioch University > Masters of Fine Arts candidate with publishing experience, you'll be delving > into everything from screenwriting to poetry. Develop your unique voice as > your instructor walks you through strategies for taking feedback in stride, > crafting sparkling dialog, and creating characters so real you can > practically feel them pop up off the page. Does this sound up your alley? > Then this is the workshop series for you. > > > > Will you be joining in on the fun? > > > > Click here to > rqNvLqmiUtp6thA/viewform> sign up for the workshop series of your choice. > Space is limited. > > > > This form also includes a brief survey where you can let us know about > topics you would like your instructors to cover during the eight-week > session. Bonus: submit the survey by Friday, August 23rd for the chance to > earn a $25 Amazon gift card. > > > > A Braille Challenge Writing Workshops Writing Certificate will be available > for students who complete the series and can be listed on a resume or > college application. > > > > > > > > Thank you, > > > > Braille Challenge Team > > > braillechallenge at brailleinstitute.org > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ronza Othman, President > > National Federation of the Blind of Maryland > > 443-426-4110 > > Pronouns: she, her, hers > > > > _______________________________________________ > Greater-Baltimore mailing list > Greater-Baltimore at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/greater-baltimore_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Greater-Baltimore: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/greater-baltimore_nfbnet.org/cricketbidleman%40gmail.com From akliesiateshome22 at gmail.com Sat Aug 3 17:13:20 2024 From: akliesiateshome22 at gmail.com (Akliesia Teshome) Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2024 12:13:20 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] (no subject) Message-ID: Hello everyone!!! My name is Akliesia Teshome and I am one of the cochairs for the 2024–2025 Content Creation committee. I’m so excited to send this message out because we have a lot of plans in store and myself included along with, Noah Carver, who is our chair, Isabel Rosario, and James Yesel, our fellow cochairs, have so much planned and would like to get all of you involved and hear all of your amazing suggestions/ideas. Noah and I are leading the NABS Now Podcast task force, James is spearheading the YouTube shorts/TikTok taskforce, and Isabel Rosario is leading the Facebook taskforce. We would love to get all of your inputs, Hello everyone!!! My name is Akliesia Teshome and I am one of the cochairs for the 2024–2025 Content Creation committee. I’m so excited to send this message out because we have a lot of plans in store and myself included along with, Noah Carver, who is our chair, Isabel Rosario, and James Yesel, our fellow cochairs, have so much planned and would like to get all of you involved and hear all of your amazing suggestions/ideas. Noah and I are leading the NABS Now Podcast task force, James is spearheading the YouTube shorts/TikTok taskforce, and Isabel Rosario is leading the Facebook taskforce. We would love to get all of your inputs, feedback, and most importantly get all of you connected and involved. If any of you are interested in assisting with editing content or providing us with ideas, please feel free to reach out, we want to make this as inclusive and as engaging as possible for everyone. Let’s get this show on the road!!! On behalf of our committee, welcome and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for this year! Below our the emails for our committee leadership: Isabelrosario76 at gmail.com noah.t.carver at outlook.com Akliesiateshome22 at gmail.com james.n.yesel at gmail.com feedback, and most importantly get all of you connected and involved. If any of you are interested in assisting with editing content or providing us with ideas, please feel free to reach out, we want to make this as inclusive and as engaging as possible for everyone. Let’s get this show on the road!!! On behalf of our committee, welcome and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for this year! Below our the emails for our committee leadership: Isabelrosario76 at gmail.com noah.t.carver at outlook.com Akliesiateshome22 at gmail.com james.n.yesel at gmail.com From akliesiateshome22 at gmail.com Sat Aug 3 17:33:02 2024 From: akliesiateshome22 at gmail.com (Akliesia Teshome) Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2024 12:33:02 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Announcing the 2024-2025 Content Creation Committee Message-ID: Hello everyone!!! My name is Akliesia Teshome and I am one of the cochairs for the 2024–2025 Content Creation committee. I’m so excited to send this message out because we have a lot of plans in store and myself included along with, Noah Carver, who is our chair, Isabel Rosario, and James Yesel, our fellow cochairs, have so much planned and would like to get all of you involved and hear all of your amazing suggestions/ideas. Noah and I are leading the NABS Now Podcast task force, James is spearheading the YouTube shorts/TikTok taskforce, and Isabel Rosario is leading the Facebook taskforce. We would love to get all of your inputs, feedback, and most importantly get all of you connected and involved. If any of you are interested in assisting with editing content or providing us with ideas, please feel free to reach out, we want to make this as inclusive and as engaging as possible for everyone. Let’s get this show on the road!!! On behalf of our committee, welcome and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for this year! Below our the emails for our committee leadership: Isabelrosario76 at gmail.com noah.t.carver at outlook.com Akliesiateshome22 at gmail.com james.n.yesel at gmail.com From kinnickwoolley at gmail.com Sat Aug 3 18:07:01 2024 From: kinnickwoolley at gmail.com (Kinnick Woolley) Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2024 13:07:01 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Announcing the 2024-2025 Content Creation Committee In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8A5DF42A-FDDE-4F8E-B3FA-A84C4C22FA82@gmail.com> I have a suggestion for an episode topic for the podcast having a student talk about the differences between going to a public school and going to a school for the blind in high school Shanon Woolley Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2024, at 12:34 PM, Akliesia Teshome via NABS-L wrote: > > Hello everyone!!! > > My name is Akliesia Teshome and I am one of the cochairs for the 2024–2025 > Content Creation committee. I’m so excited to send this message out because > we have a lot of plans in store and myself included along with, Noah > Carver, who is our chair, Isabel Rosario, and James Yesel, our fellow > cochairs, have so much planned and would like to get all of you involved > and hear all of your amazing suggestions/ideas. Noah and I are leading the > NABS Now Podcast task force, James is spearheading the YouTube > shorts/TikTok taskforce, and Isabel Rosario is leading the Facebook > taskforce. We would love to get all of your inputs, feedback, and most > importantly get all of you connected and involved. If any of you are > interested in assisting with editing content or providing us with ideas, > please feel free to reach out, we want to make this as inclusive and as > engaging as possible for everyone. Let’s get this show on the road!!! On > behalf of our committee, welcome and we can’t wait to see what’s in store > for this year! Below our the emails for our committee leadership: > Isabelrosario76 at gmail.com noah.t.carver at outlook.com > Akliesiateshome22 at gmail.com james.n.yesel at gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/kinnickwoolley%40gmail.com From students at nfbflorida.org Mon Aug 5 12:00:00 2024 From: students at nfbflorida.org (FABS Secretary) Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] A Floridian Saturday Social Night- August 10th Message-ID: Dear Members and Friends, We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Monthly Social Night, hosted by the Florida Association of Blind Students! Join us every second Saturday of the month from 8 PM to 10 PM for an evening filled with fun, laughter, and camaraderie. Each month, we'll explore different exciting themes, including RS Games, QC Games, trivia challenges, movie nights, and much more. Whether you’re familiar with the games or not, don’t worry—we’re here to help you learn, or we can discover them together! Mark your calendar for our first social night on August 10th, featuring RS Games. It’s a fantastic opportunity to play, learn, and enjoy, whether you’re an experienced player or trying something new for the first time. Everyone, regardless of age, is welcome to attend! Our goal is not only to recruit new members but also to strengthen the bonds within our community, allowing members to connect, share experiences, and meet new students and members of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). We value your input and encourage all suggestions for future social night themes. Your ideas will help make these nights more enjoyable and inclusive for everyone. We look forward to seeing you there and making these social nights a memorable experience for all. Note: This event is for those that are part of the Florida Affiliate, Game on! Elijah Grant Secretary - Florida Association of Blind Students Treasurer - Greater Broward Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Florida Associate of Arts in Information Technology Candidate - Broward College Click here to email the Florida Association of Blind Students. Social Media Links Check us out on Facebook Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram "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 have the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back." -National Federation of the Blind One-Minute Message From noahcarver494 at gmail.com Mon Aug 5 14:26:23 2024 From: noahcarver494 at gmail.com (noahcarver494 at gmail.com) Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2024 09:26:23 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] The NABS NOW Podcast Needs You Message-ID: <000c01dae743$7382d4b0$5a887e10$@gmail.com> Hello NABSters! The NABS NOW Podcast is gearing up for the 2024-2025 season, but we can't do it without you. Your voice is critical. What would you like us to cover this year? Some of our best podcast episodes have been suggested by fellow student listeners, and yours could be one of them. Feel free to reply here. You can also email Noah Carver at noah.t.carver at outlook.com . We can't wait to read your suggestions. Also, while you're here, be sure to follow NABS on all our socials: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Nabspage Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173482726798026/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nabslink Mastodon: https://nfb.social/@Students Warmly, Noah -- Noah Carver (He/Him) Candidate, B.M. '27, Applied Music (Performance) -- Voice Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester Board Member, National Association of Blind Students Vice-president, Students Committee, National Federation of the Blind of Maine Chair, Students Committee, National Federation of the Blind of New York +1 (207) 557-9143 noah.t.carver at outlook.com From famjad917 at gmail.com Mon Aug 5 16:27:24 2024 From: famjad917 at gmail.com (Fahad Amjad) Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2024 16:27:24 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Becoming a new NABS member Message-ID: Good afternoon, My name is Fahad and I’m reaching out to see how can I become a member with NABS? Best, Fahad From yassirbohorquez at gmail.com Mon Aug 5 16:35:04 2024 From: yassirbohorquez at gmail.com (Yassir Bohorquez) Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2024 12:35:04 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Becoming a new NABS member In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yes, it's not hard to become a new member. Just visit this link, and follow the instructions. https://nabslink.org/become-member On Monday, August 5, 2024, Fahad Amjad via NABS-L wrote: > Good afternoon, > My name is Fahad and I’m reaching out to see how can I become a member > with NABS? > > Best, > Fahad > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > yassirbohorquez%40gmail.com > From students at nfbflorida.org Mon Aug 5 19:30:00 2024 From: students at nfbflorida.org (FABS Secretary) Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2024 15:30:00 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] A Floridian Saturday Social Night- August 10th In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Good day everyone! I wanted to clarify that this event is for all, and it is hosted by the Florida Association of Blind Students. Hopefully this clears up any questions you may had. Elijah Grant Secretary - Florida Association of Blind Students Treasurer - Greater Broward Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Florida Associate of Arts in Information Technology Candidate - Broward College Click here to email the Florida Association of Blind Students. Social Media Links Check us out on Facebook Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram "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 have the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back." -National Federation of the Blind One-Minute Message On Mon, Aug 5, 2024 at 8:00 AM FABS Secretary wrote: > Dear Members and Friends, > > We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Monthly Social Night, > hosted by the Florida Association of Blind Students! Join us every second > Saturday of the month from 8 PM to 10 PM for an evening filled with fun, > laughter, and camaraderie. > > Each month, we'll explore different exciting themes, including RS Games, > QC Games, trivia challenges, movie nights, and much more. Whether you’re > familiar with the games or not, don’t worry—we’re here to help you learn, > or we can discover them together! Mark your calendar for our first social > night on August 10th, featuring RS Games. It’s a fantastic opportunity to > play, learn, and enjoy, whether you’re an experienced player or trying > something new for the first time. > > Everyone, regardless of age, is welcome to attend! Our goal is not only to > recruit new members but also to strengthen the bonds within our community, > allowing members to connect, share experiences, and meet new students and > members of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). > > We value your input and encourage all suggestions for future social night > themes. Your ideas will help make these nights more enjoyable and inclusive > for everyone. > > We look forward to seeing you there and making these social nights a > memorable experience for all. > Note: This event is for those that are part of the Florida Affiliate, > > Game on! > Elijah Grant > Secretary - Florida Association of Blind Students > Treasurer - Greater Broward Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of > Florida > Associate of Arts in Information Technology Candidate - Broward College > Click here to email the Florida Association of Blind Students. > > Social Media Links > Check us out on Facebook > > Follow us on TikTok > Follow us on Instagram > "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 have the life you want; blindness is not > what holds > you back." > -National Federation of the Blind One-Minute Message > > From ahbeeorton at yahoo.com Tue Aug 6 21:31:35 2024 From: ahbeeorton at yahoo.com (Ahbee Orton) Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2024 16:31:35 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Filled Out W-9 Forms References: <1CA75CE2-FB73-43D7-8C3D-9CB6C32E3D8F.ref@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1CA75CE2-FB73-43D7-8C3D-9CB6C32E3D8F@yahoo.com> Hello All, Has anyone ever filled out any W-9 Forms independently? If so, how did you do that? Thank you, Ahbee From piano.girl0299 at gmail.com Tue Aug 6 22:36:08 2024 From: piano.girl0299 at gmail.com (Kelsey Nicolay) Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2024 18:36:08 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Goal statements Message-ID: Hello, I am looking at applying to a college that requires a goal st at tement as part of the applic at tion process. the program coordinator let me know that one of the points to address is any questionable academic history, such as starting colleg€ on the wrong foot and how these concerns are no longer going to be an issue should I be admitted into their program. Because of my blindness, I had a hard time adjusting to living on campus my first semester, so my grades suffered as a result, but I did much better the second semester and every semester after that. The difficulties I had were mainly having to do with getting around campus, having the appropriate technology skills to deal with various projects, etc. I was curious whether I should include this in my goal statement since disclosing my blindness this early in the application process might cause them to deny me admission, but I also don't want to lie either as they will be able to see the grades on my transcript. What do you all suggest in this situation and how should I word it so it doesn't come off negatively? Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s iPhone From sami.j.osborne97 at gmail.com Tue Aug 6 23:24:23 2024 From: sami.j.osborne97 at gmail.com (Sami Osborne) Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:24:23 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Goal statements Message-ID: <66b2b0a9.6b0a0220.2ea5e6.299a@mx.google.com> Hi Kelsey, I completely understand where you're coming from. However, ethically, I don't think colleges are permitted to deny admission based solely on disability. This would fall in direct violation of both the ADA and IDEA, both of which are intended to protect you in any kind of educational setting. That being said, I personally don't see the harm in discussing the issues you brought up here as they relate specifically to being blind. In fact, if you ask me, I'd make the argument that being as open and honest as you can is actually an advantage more than a hindrance. That is to say, you've just admitted to having issues the first time around, and then finding solutions which made the experience easier for you. This will hopefully make them see that you're a good problem solver because, or in spite of, being blind, which is really a good thing, don't you think? Another way that being as open and honest as possible could potentially be advantageous is that if your application does end up getting accepted, the school could then direct you to potential on-campus resources you might need, such as the Disability Services Department. Hopefully others will be able to chime in with other ideas, although I do hope you find what I've just shared helpful. Best of luck, Sami On Aug 6, 2024 6:36 PM, Kelsey Nicolay via NABS-L wrote: > > Hello, > I am looking at applying to a college that requires a goal st at tement as part of the applic at tion process. the program coordinator let me know that one of the points to address is any questionable academic history, such as starting colleg€ on the wrong foot and how these concerns are no longer going to be an issue should I be admitted into their program. Because of my blindness, I had a hard time adjusting to living on campus my first semester, so my grades suffered as a result, but I did much better the second semester and every semester after that. The difficulties I had were mainly having to do with getting around campus, having the appropriate technology skills to deal with various projects, etc. I was curious whether I should include this in my goal statement since disclosing my blindness this early in the application process might cause them to deny me admission, but I also don't want to lie either as they will be able to see the grades on my transcript. What do you all suggest in this situation and how should I word it so it doesn't come off negatively? > Sent from Kelsey Nicolay’s iPhone > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/sami.j.osborne97%40gmail.com From nesmaaly123 at gmail.com Wed Aug 7 01:42:08 2024 From: nesmaaly123 at gmail.com (nesmaaly123 at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2024 20:42:08 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Filled Out W-9 Forms In-Reply-To: <1CA75CE2-FB73-43D7-8C3D-9CB6C32E3D8F@yahoo.com> References: <1CA75CE2-FB73-43D7-8C3D-9CB6C32E3D8F.ref@yahoo.com> <1CA75CE2-FB73-43D7-8C3D-9CB6C32E3D8F@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <02db01dae86b$0435a460$0ca0ed20$@gmail.com> The two times I filled one out, were on the companies website. All I had to do was fill in the fields. -----Original Message----- From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Ahbee Orton via NABS-L Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 4:32 PM To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org Cc: Ahbee Orton Subject: [NABS-L] Filled Out W-9 Forms Hello All, Has anyone ever filled out any W-9 Forms independently? If so, how did you do that? Thank you, Ahbee _______________________________________________ NABS-L mailing list NABS-L at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/nesmaaly123%40gmail.com From arielle71 at gmail.com Wed Aug 7 21:24:12 2024 From: arielle71 at gmail.com (Arielle Silverman) Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2024 17:24:12 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Filled Out W-9 Forms In-Reply-To: <02db01dae86b$0435a460$0ca0ed20$@gmail.com> References: <1CA75CE2-FB73-43D7-8C3D-9CB6C32E3D8F.ref@yahoo.com> <1CA75CE2-FB73-43D7-8C3D-9CB6C32E3D8F@yahoo.com> <02db01dae86b$0435a460$0ca0ed20$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Here is a link to what claims to be a 508-compliant Form W-9 in PDF format. https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-access/fw9_accessible.pdf I also have a Microsoft Word version of the accessible W-9 form, but the version I have is several years old. Best, Arielle On Tue, Aug 6, 2024 at 9:43 PM nesmaaly123--- via NABS-L wrote: > The two times I filled one out, were on the companies website. All I had to > do was fill in the fields. > > -----Original Message----- > From: NABS-L On Behalf Of Ahbee Orton via > NABS-L > Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 4:32 PM > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org > Cc: Ahbee Orton > Subject: [NABS-L] Filled Out W-9 Forms > > Hello All, > > Has anyone ever filled out any W-9 Forms independently? If so, how did you > do that? > > Thank you, > Ahbee > > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/nesmaaly123%40gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/arielle71%40gmail.com > From yassirbohorquez at gmail.com Fri Aug 9 22:51:35 2024 From: yassirbohorquez at gmail.com (yassirbohorquez at gmail.com) Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2024 18:51:35 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Reminder of FABS Social Night Happening Tomorrow Message-ID: <00ad01daeaae$aff7e980$0fe7bc80$@gmail.com> Good evening members, friends, and supporters, We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Monthly Social night hosted by the Florida Association of Blind Students. Join us every second Saturday of the month, starting at 8:00 PM on Zoom, for fun games, activities, trivia, movie showings, and more. For our first social, happening on August 10th at 8:00 PM, we are going to start off with a bang and play RS games, the popular accessible game client for the blind. RS games consists of many accessible games like Cards Against humanity, apples to apples, uno, Farkle, and more. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of experience level. Don't know how to play RS games, or don't have the RS games client installed? Don't worry; links for installation will be provided, and we can also help you at the social. So, come and join us tomorrow and let the fun begin. If you have any questions, you may reply to this thread or email the FABS board at students at nfbflorida.org. Everyone is welcomed regardless of what affiliate they are from and regardless if they are an NFB member or not. So, I hope to see you all tomorrow, and I can't wait to have fun. Best, Jose Vice President - Florida Association of Blind Students Link to Join Zoom Link to RS Games Homepage Link to Download the RS Games Client (windows, IOS, and MacOS) Note about the Client: The client, including the IOS app, does not show any text or images on screen; the client is designed to detect a screen reader and use speech for output. If you still wish to play RS Games and have usable vision, the browser version will work the best. Also, if you do not wish to download a client, the browser version is accessible, regardless if you use a mobile browser or desktop browser. For those using mobile devices, the browser version is better since its completely free; the IOS app is not completely free. Link to RS Game browser version Link on how to use the client. Link to the instructions for all games. From yassirbohorquez at gmail.com Sat Aug 10 23:59:56 2024 From: yassirbohorquez at gmail.com (yassirbohorquez at gmail.com) Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 19:59:56 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Reminder of FABS Social Night Happening Tomorrow In-Reply-To: <00ad01daeaae$aff7e980$0fe7bc80$@gmail.com> References: <00ad01daeaae$aff7e980$0fe7bc80$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <004f01daeb81$66aa5b40$33ff11c0$@gmail.com> The Florida Association of Blind Students social night will begin shortly. If you wish to join, click the link below. https://zoom.us/my/josebohorquezuf From: yassirbohorquez at gmail.com Sent: Friday, August 9, 2024 6:52 PM To: fabs at nfbnet.org; NABS-L at nfbnet.org; nfbf-l at nfbnet.org Subject: Reminder of FABS Social Night Happening Tomorrow Good evening members, friends, and supporters, We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Monthly Social night hosted by the Florida Association of Blind Students. Join us every second Saturday of the month, starting at 8:00 PM on Zoom, for fun games, activities, trivia, movie showings, and more. For our first social, happening on August 10th at 8:00 PM, we are going to start off with a bang and play RS games, the popular accessible game client for the blind. RS games consists of many accessible games like Cards Against humanity, apples to apples, uno, Farkle, and more. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of experience level. Don't know how to play RS games, or don't have the RS games client installed? Don't worry; links for installation will be provided, and we can also help you at the social. So, come and join us tomorrow and let the fun begin. If you have any questions, you may reply to this thread or email the FABS board at students at nfbflorida.org . Everyone is welcomed regardless of what affiliate they are from and regardless if they are an NFB member or not. So, I hope to see you all tomorrow, and I can't wait to have fun. Best, Jose Vice President - Florida Association of Blind Students Link to Join Zoom Link to RS Games Homepage Link to Download the RS Games Client (windows, IOS, and MacOS) Note about the Client: The client, including the IOS app, does not show any text or images on screen; the client is designed to detect a screen reader and use speech for output. If you still wish to play RS Games and have usable vision, the browser version will work the best. Also, if you do not wish to download a client, the browser version is accessible, regardless if you use a mobile browser or desktop browser. For those using mobile devices, the browser version is better since its completely free; the IOS app is not completely free. Link to RS Game browser version Link on how to use the client. Link to the instructions for all games. From jim.hulme at gmail.com Mon Aug 12 09:16:10 2024 From: jim.hulme at gmail.com (James Hulme) Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:16:10 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] [nabs-l] citation question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: To Arielle Melissa and PJ, Resources for the fact sheet: blindness, rehabilitation and the need for Specialized programs; (*Braille* Monitor, April 1997) Blindness: the pattern of freedom (*Braille Monitor*: February 2016) and Self-Advocacy in Employment Toolkit Self-Advocacy in Employment Toolkit *JAWS vs. NVDA: Which Is Better* Equally AI Blog Post James Hulme 609-660-0699 (Home) 848-240-4205 (Mobile) Twitter: @JimHulmeLookout jim.hulme at gmail.com Hallelujah! On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 10:34 AM melissa Green wrote: > arielle and all. > the Nfb librarian may know. > > Blessings, > Sincerely, > Melissa and Pj > Find me on: > Twitter melissa5674 > facebook Melissa R Green > Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/melissagreen5674 > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mary Fernandez" > To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" > > Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 2:34 PM > Subject: Re: [nabs-l] citation question > > > Probably Chris Danielsen would know at least where to look. > > > On 5/13/13, Arielle Silverman wrote: > > No sources are listed on the fact sheet. Does anyone know who at > > national would be coordinating this information? > > Arielle > > > > On 5/13/13, Elizabeth Mohnke wrote: > >> Hi Arielle , > >> > >> Have you tried contacting someone from the national center about this? > It > >> would seem to me that whoever wrote the factsheet would have the > original > >> source for this information. Although, I am rather surprised that the > >> source > >> > >> for this information is not listed on the factsheet itself. > >> > >> Good luck, > >> Elizabeth > >> > >> -------------------------------------------------- > >> From: "Arielle Silverman" > >> Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 3:52 PM > >> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" > >> ; "NFBnet Blind Kid Mailing List,(for parents of > blind > >> children)" ; > >> Subject: [nabs-l] citation question > >> > >>> Hi all, > >>> I'm unsure if any of you know the answer to this, but hoping that you > >>> could either find the answer for me or send this to someone who would > >>> know. On the NFB website there is a fact sheet about blindness, which > >>> states that according to a recent Gallup poll, blindness is the third > >>> most feared "disease" among Americans, surpassed only by AIDS and > >>> cancer. I've heard that statistic several times but can't find the > >>> citation for the actual Gallup poll where this was reported. I'd like > >>> to include this statistic in an academic article I am writing about > >>> blindness simulations and it would be great if I could cite the > >>> original Gallup poll. Could anyone please send me the primary citation > >>> for this fact, or at least an academic source where this fact is > >>> stated? Thanks! > >>> Arielle > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> 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/lizmohnke%40hotmail.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/arielle71%40gmail.com > >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > > nabs-l mailing list > > nabs-l at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > > nabs-l: > > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/trillian551%40gmail.com > > > > > -- > Mary Fernandez > "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will > forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them > feel." > — > Maya Angelou > > _______________________________________________ > 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/lissa1531%40gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > nabs-l mailing list > nabs-l at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > nabs-l: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/jim.hulme%40gmail.com > From sami.j.osborne97 at gmail.com Mon Aug 12 11:20:37 2024 From: sami.j.osborne97 at gmail.com (Sami Osborne) Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:20:37 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] [nabs-l] citation question Message-ID: <66b9f008.050a0220.b2d0e.207c@mx.google.com> James, whoa! This topic is like what over eleven years old now? Hell it was created months before I became an NFBNET member myself, plus I'm pretty sure Melissa isn't a member here anymore at all. Honestly. Was there any need to revive and dig out such an old thread? Maybe, but you haven't really said much of anything besides providing some links. Besides, the people in question you reference might have already figured out potential answers to their questions long before now. I know I am not a moderator, but please, please, please everyone let's try and be more cautious when replying to threads (particularly EXTREMELY old ones like this) in the future, OK? Especially because this list can be very high-traffic sometimes, so we really should try and minimize unnecessary clutter to the greatest extent possible. Have a good week, SamiOn Aug 12, 2024 5:16 AM, James Hulme via NABS-L wrote: > > To Arielle Melissa and PJ, > > Resources for the fact sheet: blindness, rehabilitation and the need for > Specialized programs; (*Braille* Monitor, April 1997) > Blindness: the pattern of freedom (*Braille Monitor*: February 2016) and > Self-Advocacy in Employment Toolkit    Self-Advocacy in Employment Toolkit > > *JAWS vs. NVDA: Which Is Better* > > Equally AI Blog Post > > James Hulme > 609-660-0699 (Home) > 848-240-4205 (Mobile) > Twitter: @JimHulmeLookout > jim.hulme at gmail.com > > Hallelujah! > > On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 10:34 AM melissa Green wrote: > > > arielle and all. > > the Nfb librarian may know. > > > > Blessings, > > Sincerely, > > Melissa and Pj > > Find me on: > > Twitter melissa5674 > > facebook Melissa R Green > > Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/melissagreen5674 > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Mary Fernandez" > > To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" > > > > Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 2:34 PM > > Subject: Re: [nabs-l] citation question > > > > > > Probably Chris Danielsen would know at least where to look. > > > > > > On 5/13/13, Arielle Silverman wrote: > > > No sources are listed on the fact sheet. Does anyone know who at > > > national would be coordinating this information? > > > Arielle > > > > > > On 5/13/13, Elizabeth Mohnke wrote: > > >> Hi Arielle , > > >> > > >> Have you tried contacting someone from the national center about this? > > It > > >> would seem to me that whoever wrote the factsheet would have the > > original > > >> source for this information. Although, I am rather surprised that the > > >> source > > >> > > >> for this information is not listed on the factsheet itself. > > >> > > >> Good luck, > > >> Elizabeth > > >> > > >> -------------------------------------------------- > > >> From: "Arielle Silverman" > > >> Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 3:52 PM > > >> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" > > >> ; "NFBnet Blind Kid Mailing List,(for parents of > > blind > > >> children)" ; > > >> Subject: [nabs-l] citation question > > >> > > >>> Hi all, > > >>> I'm unsure if any of you know the answer to this, but hoping that you > > >>> could either find the answer for me or send this to someone who would > > >>> know. On the NFB website there is a fact sheet about blindness, which > > >>> states that according to a recent Gallup poll, blindness is the third > > >>> most feared "disease" among Americans, surpassed only by AIDS and > > >>> cancer. I've heard that statistic several times but can't find the > > >>> citation for the actual Gallup poll where this was reported. I'd like > > >>> to include this statistic in an academic article I am writing about > > >>> blindness simulations and it would be great if I could cite the > > >>> original Gallup poll. Could anyone please send me the primary citation > > >>> for this fact, or at least an academic source where this fact is > > >>> stated? Thanks! > > >>> Arielle > > >>> > > >>> _______________________________________________ > > >>> 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/lizmohnke%40hotmail.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/arielle71%40gmail.com > > >> > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > nabs-l mailing list > > > nabs-l at nfbnet.org > > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > > > nabs-l: > > > > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/trillian551%40gmail.com > > > > > > > > > -- > > Mary Fernandez > > "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will > > forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them > > feel." > > — > > Maya Angelou > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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/lissa1531%40gmail.com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > nabs-l mailing list > > nabs-l at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > > nabs-l: > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/jim.hulme%40gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/sami.j.osborne97%40gmail.com From cather.dustin at gmail.com Mon Aug 12 17:34:40 2024 From: cather.dustin at gmail.com (Dustin Cather) Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:34:40 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Apply for the TAD Foundation 2024-2025 Fellowship Program! Applications are due by August 31st. Message-ID: Greetings Students! The Together Achieving Dreams Foundation (TAD) is currently accepting applicants to join our 2024-2025 Fellowship program.The TAD Foundation is looking for blind/low vision students who are interested in careers within the corporate space. Do you have an interest in working in Finance/Accounting, Big Law, Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship or fields within the broader corporate sector? Then the TAD Foundation Fellowship program might be a great fit for you. Why should you apply? To get advanced training in financial modeling, PowerPoint development, storyboarding, and key collaboration tools To gain specialized interview prep, resume development, and job application support To differentiate themselves with strong networking and presentation skills To secure internships and jobs in the business world We are accepting applications throughout August 31st so get yours in soon! Please click on the link below to access the application form. Link to Application:https://www.tadfoundation.org/fellow-application To learn more about the TAD Foundation. Please visit www.tadfoundation.org If you have any questions about the program, please contact info at tadfoundation.org and we will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have. Looking forward to your application! - Dustin Cather From mkvnfb94 at gmail.com Mon Aug 12 20:29:21 2024 From: mkvnfb94 at gmail.com (Mariya Vasileva) Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:29:21 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible airfriers and tips on how to use my current one. Message-ID: <862D0956-C725-4752-BB21-95F5BCD30A85@gmail.com> Good afternoon to all, I was wondering if you had any accessible air fryer brands that have multiple functions on them. I have a ninja foodie with 15 features on it, and I have labels for it, but I’m not sure if that’s the best way to go in order for me to accessibly use it. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Mariya Vasileva Sent from my iPhone From nyirah17 at gmail.com Tue Aug 13 00:06:47 2024 From: nyirah17 at gmail.com (Z'Leah Liburd) Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:06:47 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Florida student fundraiser! Message-ID: Hello popcorn lovers! Please support the Florida Association of Blind Students by treating yourself to some delicious popcorn! Your purchase will help blind students across the state of Florida attend state and national conventions, as well as other vital student and legislative seminars. With a variety of flavors to choose from, including:  Easy Peasy Caramel Cheesy - A sweet and savory blend of caramel and cheddar cheese.  White Cheddar Go Getter - Rich and creamy white cheddar popcorn.  Home On The Ranch - A bold and tangy ranch-flavored popcorn.  Butter Believe It! - Classic, buttery popcorn flavor.  Chi-Town Chow Down - A mix of caramel and cheddar cheese popcorn, inspired by the Chicago style.  Sweetie, You Salty - A perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors.  Little Kettle That Could - Traditional kettle corn with a sweet and salty balance.  In Queso Fire - Spicy queso-flavored popcorn.  Holla-Peño - Jalapeño-flavored popcorn for a kick of heat.  Sargent Salt & Pepper - A zesty mix of salt and pepper seasoning.  My Main Cheese - A savory, cheesy popcorn with a bold flavor.  It's Peanut Butter Chocolate Time - A sweet combination of peanut butter and chocolate flavors.  In a Caramel Nutshell - Caramel popcorn with crunchy nuts.Your order will be shipped directly to your home, making it super convenient to enjoy these tasty treats. Will you help us reach my goal of $600 by Friday, August 16th, at midnight? The fundraiser starts today Monday, August 12th, at midnight. Click here to support: https://s.dgpopup.com/5mbz5x89 (https://s.dgpopup.com/5mbz5x89) Thanks for taking a look and let’s get popping! Z’Leah Liburd (She/her) National Federation of the Blind of Florida President, Florida Association of Blind Students President, State Wide Chapter Nyirah17 at gmail.co m Student at nfbflorida.org NFBF.Statewide at gmail.com "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." -*Helen Keller.* Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/Florida-Association-of-Blind-Students-FABS-100610252389102 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabs_nfb/ From nyirah17 at gmail.com Thu Aug 15 05:58:38 2024 From: nyirah17 at gmail.com (Z'Leah Liburd) Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 01:58:38 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Florida student fundraiser Message-ID: Hey there, popcorn lovers! Just a reminder about the Florida association of Blindstudents Double Good popcorn fundraiser, ending in just under 22 hours! If you haven’t already, please consider purchasing some popcorn. https://popup.doublegood.com/s/5mbz5x89 Z’Leah Liburd (She/her) National Federation of the Blind of Florida President, Florida Association of Blind Students President, State Wide Chapter Nyirah17 at gmail.co m Student at nfbflorida.org NFBF.Statewide at gmail.com "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." -*Helen Keller.* Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/Florida-Association-of-Blind-Students-FABS-100610252389102 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabs_nfb/ From students at nfbflorida.org Thu Aug 15 22:00:00 2024 From: students at nfbflorida.org (FABS Secretary) Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Join us this Sunday! Message-ID: Good evening everyone! This Sunday at 6pm, join us for our usual student division meeting as well as a new series on advocacy. I think that advocacy is important as we all go through this a handful of times, whether we are in school or just living the life we want. Looking forward to Sunday night! As usual, here's the link: https://zoom.us/j/96868427038 Have a great weekend! Elijah Grant Secretary - Florida Association of Blind Students Treasurer - Greater Broward Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Florida Associate of Arts in Information Technology Candidate - Broward College Click here to email the Florida Association of Blind Students. Social Media Links Check us out on Facebook Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram "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 have the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back." -National Federation of the Blind One-Minute Message From students at nfbflorida.org Sun Aug 18 20:29:12 2024 From: students at nfbflorida.org (FABS Secretary) Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2024 16:29:12 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Join us this Sunday! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Good afternoon! Here is your reminder that tonight's meeting will be starting at 6pm. See you all there! Elijah Grant Secretary - Florida Association of Blind Students Treasurer - Greater Broward Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of Florida Associate of Arts in Information Technology Candidate - Broward College Click here to email the Florida Association of Blind Students. Social Media Links Check us out on Facebook Follow us on TikTok Follow us on Instagram "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 have the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back." -National Federation of the Blind One-Minute Message On Thu, Aug 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM FABS Secretary wrote: > Good evening everyone! > This Sunday at 6pm, join us for our usual student division meeting as well > as a new series on advocacy. I think that advocacy is important as we all > go through this a handful of times, whether we are in school or just living > the life we want. Looking forward to Sunday night! As usual, here's the > link: https://zoom.us/j/96868427038 > > Have a great weekend! > Elijah Grant > Secretary - Florida Association of Blind Students > Treasurer - Greater Broward Chapter, National Federation of the Blind of > Florida > Associate of Arts in Information Technology Candidate - Broward College > Click here to email the Florida Association of Blind Students. > > Social Media Links > Check us out on Facebook > > Follow us on TikTok > Follow us on Instagram > "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 have the life you want; blindness is not > what holds > you back." > -National Federation of the Blind One-Minute Message > > From b.teta2005 at gmail.com Tue Aug 20 19:28:12 2024 From: b.teta2005 at gmail.com (Bella Teta) Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:28:12 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Research study being conducted by the university of Maryland Message-ID: Hi, Just wanted to pass along this research study that is being conducted by the University of Maryland, details below. Thank you. My name is Jiasheng Li, I am a research assistant at the Computer Science Department in the University of Maryland. We are conducting a research project called TangibleSite that aims to help blind people design and create their own website independently and without any coding or programming skills. Nowadays, blind people can share their lives and stories on social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram with the help of accessible tools like VoiceOver and screen readers. However, for those who wish to post their stories on their personal websites or they want to create a blog website, the current screen readers do not provide sufficient detailed graphic information and input possibilities. In this project, our goal is to assist inexperienced blind users in developing visual layouts and content input for websites. This will enable them to design and create their own web pages independently. Our method involves using Lego-like brackets to represent web elements and a large baseboard to represent the web canvas. Blind users can design a web page layout by arranging these Lego bricks and input content using voice commands or keyboards. For this user study, we aim to collaborate with you to explore how users will interact with our Lego bricks and utilize them to design visual layouts with content input. No prior design experience is required, as we want to understand the most natural workflow for users. We will also provide all the necessary study apparatus. During the study, you will use the Lego-like brackets to design a visual layout and try our voice commands to input text, images, and video content. The study will take approximately two hours, and participants will be compensated at a rate of $35 per hour. Thank you again for your interest and appreciate your support in our research project. Please feel free to email me at jsli at umd.edu (mailto: jsli at umd.edu) or contact me at 540-449-5363 if you have any questions or concerns. Best wishes Jiasheng Li Ph.D. Student Computer Science Department University of M aryland, College Park From suplice.c at northeastern.edu Sat Aug 24 14:27:51 2024 From: suplice.c at northeastern.edu (Christopher Suplice) Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:27:51 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Fundraising Committee Leadership Introduction Message-ID: Hello, everyone! We’re thrilled to introduce the incredible leadership team behind our fundraising committee. Together, we’re excited to work on some truly impactful initiatives over the coming months. Meet our dynamic leaders: •     Christopher Suplice – a dreamer and a positive thinker! •     Talia Woodard – a passionate person who loves music! •     Majed Alhuwayri – an adventurous person who likes to try new things out! •     Zachary Ledford – an enthusiastic friend who loves the outdoors! •     Lucas Griess – a tenacious person who is easy to get along with! We’ve got some exciting plans in the works that we can’t wait to share with you all. Keep an eye out, because we’re gearing up for something special! On that note, we are calling all football fans! We are in need of a few more participants for our NABS Fantasy Football fundraiser. If you or someone you know might be interested, please reach out to Zachary Ledford at ledford.zachary38 at gmail.com by Sunday, August 25th at 12 PM Eastern. Thank you for your dedication and energy—together, we’re going to make a big difference! Christopher Suplice President of the Massachusetts Association of Blind Students Candidate for a Bachelor in Entrepreneurship Northeastern University Email: suplice.c at northeastern.edu "I am blind, but I have a great vision." From nabs.president at gmail.com Sun Aug 25 15:11:12 2024 From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Lauren Altman National Student President) Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:11:12 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] NABS Townhall Sunday September 1st at 9:00 PM EST Message-ID: <985842E4-7892-47F5-97A6-9B8EE45D1B51@gmail.com> Hey NABS Nation! The end of August inches closer. Some of us have moved back onto campuses, others are wrapping up summer jobs or traveling before summer comes to a close. No matter where you find yourself next Sunday, come join the National Association of Blind Students for our September townhall taking place on the 1st at 9:00 PM EST in our usual zoom room. Come find out about what we have been up to post-convention and learn about our new committee leadership teams. Here is a link to a google form where you can submit any questions you may have; they can be about NABS itself or anything blind student related. The form is anonymous with the option of including your name and contact information. This can be a great way to get multiple perspectives on a problem or help brainstorm ideas for self-advocacy. Feel free to submit as many questions as you would like! Form: https://forms.gle/67pAvT1cqTrBm95s8 NABS Zoom room Hope to see you all there! Lauren Chaya Altman President National Association of Blind Students Pronouns: she/her Email: nabs.president at gmail.com Phone: (973) 930-7473 From oriolefan38 at gmail.com Sun Aug 25 20:01:25 2024 From: oriolefan38 at gmail.com (Zachary Ledford) Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2024 14:01:25 -0600 Subject: [NABS-L] Join NABS Fantasy Football Fundraiser! Message-ID: NABS Family! We are hosting a Fantasy Football experience as one of our exciting fundraisers again this year! Some of our commissioners are in need of additional participants and with an entry fee of $25, you could participate and have a chance at winning $100 by the end of the football season. We would appreciate your participation and support in this adventure! If you would like to participate and gain additional information, please reach out to Zachary Ledford at ledford.zachary38 at gmail.com. All the best, The Fundraising Committee Leadership From julialagrand at gmail.com Wed Aug 28 19:59:44 2024 From: julialagrand at gmail.com (Julia LaGrand) Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:59:44 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Edfinity Message-ID: <17E78EF9-C5EA-4005-AD4E-818689A42FE3@gmail.com> Hello, I am taking a freshman math class which uses the platform edfinity. I have tried it with Jaws, but there seem to be some major accessibility issues. The biggest issue is that I am not able to read text I have entered, so my answer is almost impossible to edit. However, I don’t know if there are ways to make it accessible and I just haven’t found any yet and I am wondering if anyone has used the platform and has had success or Has found it to be accessible? Thank you so much, Julia Sent from my iPhone From gene.sh.kim at gmail.com Thu Aug 29 18:11:31 2024 From: gene.sh.kim at gmail.com (Gene Kim) Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:11:31 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: Hiring Research Coordinators for Study on Ableism and Childhood Visual Impairment In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Schmidt, Adam T Date: Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 10:09 AM Subject: Hiring Research Coordinators for Study on Ableism and Childhood Visual Impairment To: blindacademics at googlegroups.com Cc: Schmidt, Adam T Hi, Please see the below opportunities for two research coordinators. Please feel free to forward to anyone who you think may be interested. Happy to answer any questions. Thanks, Adam Drs. Adam Schmidt and Sarah Victor (MPIs) are seeking two research coordinators to work on a grant-funded study examining the role of discrimination and social exclusion on the physical and mental health of children who are blind or visually impaired. These positions will be full-time benefits eligible positions housed within the Department of Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University. The coordinators will work with the PIs, graduate students, and undergraduate students involved to implement and manage the study. Duties will include online and in-person participant recruitment, participant data collection, and project management. Some overnight travel and evening or weekend availability will be required throughout the project for recruitment of participants and their families. Preferred Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, special education, social work, or closely related field at time of hire; experience with research participant recruitment (or similar outreach activities); experience with data management and participant tracking programs such as Qualtrics and Redcap; experience conducting human subjects or basic science research; lived personal or other experience with visual impairment or another disability; and familiarity with working with children with disabilities and their families. Relocation to the Lubbock campus of Texas Tech University is also preferred. Review of applications will begin on September 9, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled. The desired term of employment is at least 24 months, with the possibility of continuing appointment throughout the duration of the grant (5 years). Opportunities to analyze data and contribute to scientific presentations and publications will be available for interested applicants, along with professional development training and mentorship to support applicants’ future career goals. To apply and review further details of the position, go to TTU HR search and search for positions 38654BR and 38656BR. Completed applications will include a CV or resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Adam Schmidt at Adam.T.Schmidt at ttu.edu. Regards, Adam T. Schmidt, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Associate Chair Department of Psychological Sciences Texas Tech University 806-834-7099 Adam.t.schmidt at ttu.edu -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Blind Academics" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to blindacademics+unsubscribe at googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/blindacademics/DS7PR06MB6774179727D1571FF6C1BA8CC4962%40DS7PR06MB6774.namprd06.prod.outlook.com . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. From wmodnl at hotmail.com Fri Aug 30 06:23:42 2024 From: wmodnl at hotmail.com (wmodnl wmodnl) Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:23:42 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] Sanger High: Message-ID: <144D700F-E469-46F3-B529-60CB6009A73D@hotmail.com> I saw a disturbing video on TikTok a Parent is discussing systemic bullying of their visually impaired/blind teen. They are speaking with a school board who reports the harassment involving multiple social media platforms. Multiple incidents been occurring from the end of last school year through a few days ago they report.The parent was told, nothing can be done, because a serious crime hasn't been committed the parent is connected with the school system in an unclear capacity, possibly grade school teacher. 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This can be a great way to get multiple perspectives on a problem or help brainstorm ideas for self-advocacy. Feel free to submit as many questions as you would like! Form: https://forms.gle/67pAvT1cqTrBm95s8 NABS Zoom room Hope to see you all there! Lauren Chaya Altman President National Association of Blind Students Pronouns: she/her Email: nabs.president at gmail.com Phone: (973) 930-7473 From jim.hulme at gmail.com Sat Aug 31 16:54:16 2024 From: jim.hulme at gmail.com (James Hulme) Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2024 12:54:16 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Edfinity In-Reply-To: <17E78EF9-C5EA-4005-AD4E-818689A42FE3@gmail.com> References: <17E78EF9-C5EA-4005-AD4E-818689A42FE3@gmail.com> Message-ID: Please take into consideration the following: Send your feedback or call to +1 650-713-4492 or support at edfinity.com accessibility at edfinity.com Yes, *EdFinit*y is accessible and compliant to all learners. 1. Edfinity leverages MathJAX for compatibility with screen readers. Edfinity has been successfully tested with screen readers such as VoiceOver on Mac and JAWS on Windows. 2. Additionally, Edfinity is fully compatible with mobile devices and tablets. Mac OS12.3.1 and VoiceOver is required. VPAT Use JAWS Fusion: when you type letters letters = function do not press the "jump: function toggle around the menu when you type do not use the arrow keys to move around the text do not turn screen reader support on You have run into a recent problem with JAWS Fusion screen reader and my opinion is that the accessibility team will assist you with this recent problem. Just in case you were wondering, no experience using the JAWS Fusion screen reader or Mac OS or VoiceOver or iPhone. I am an android user. Happy to assist you JUlia! Have a great summer 2024! Hope that helps, James Hulme jim.hulme at gmail.com On Wed, Aug 28, 2024 at 4:01 PM Julia LaGrand via NABS-L wrote: > Hello, I am taking a freshman math class which uses the platform edfinity. > I have tried it with Jaws, but there seem to be some major accessibility > issues. The biggest issue is that I am not able to read text I have > entered, so my answer is almost impossible to edit. However, I don’t know > if there are ways to make it accessible and I just haven’t found any yet > and I am wondering if anyone has used the platform and has had success or > Has found it to be accessible? > Thank you so much, > Julia > 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/jim.hulme%40gmail.com >