From abey.finklea at gmail.com Fri Aug 8 19:28:50 2025 From: abey.finklea at gmail.com (Abey Finklea) Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2025 12:28:50 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] Join the National Women's Blind Cricket Team! Message-ID: Hello Fellow Students! Are you interested in playing a new blind sport and training to try out for the national women’s blind cricket team? For the first time in history, the United States is forming a national women’s blind cricket team to compete in the 2025 World Cup this November. As this is a very new sport in the United States, we do not require applicants to have previous experience with the sport. Rather, we will provide the selected applicants with intensive training to prepare them for the World Cup. Those who are selected to play on the national team will travel to India and Nepal in November of this year to compete against five other nations in the world’s very first Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup. All travel and accommodations for training and competition will be covered by the Cricket Association for the Blind USA and our partners, and the sports equipment will be provided. All you need to do is show up and give your all to learning and playing the sport. Please read the qualifications below, and reach out to me via the information below if you would like to get involved either on the national or local level. Abey Finklea (608) 404-0420 abeynova4 at gmail.com Qualifications: 1. Sight Classification: We are specifically looking for applicants who have partial vision, as our spaces for fully blind players have been completely filled. In blind cricket, we play with a mixture of fully blind and partially sighted players, and we have had an overwhelming number of fully blind players sign up. To try out for the national team, we are currently only accepting applications from partially sighted players. However, if you are interested in getting involved as a fully blind player, still reach out to get connected on the local level. 2. Age: You must be 16 or older, and unless you are exceptionally fit, you must be under the age of 40. 3. Availability: In addition to being available for team training programs, you must be available to travel to India for the World Cup from October 25 to November 25. CABUSA can write letters to your employer or school to formally request your leave of absence to help with this process. From stevencrouch425 at gmail.com Tue Aug 12 16:16:00 2025 From: stevencrouch425 at gmail.com (Steven Crouch) Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:16:00 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] You're Invited! The Michigan Association of Blind Students monthly Meeting Message-ID: Hello Students. If you don't have any plans on your agendas on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, then why not stop into the Michigan Association of Blind Students Monthly meeting to say hi. we will be presenting reports, discussing our National Federation of the Blind of Michigan State Convention, as well as plans for future events that we can host throughout this and next year. Everyone is invited, so please come in with positive thoughts and your brilliant ideas. The meeting will be held in the NFB of Michigan's Main Affiliate Zoom. That is all. Stay tuned, keep cool wherever you may be in the world, and have a wonderful day. All the best and warmest regards Steven Crouch, Secretary of the Michigan Association of Blind Students of the NFB of Michigan. Zoom Link. https://zoom.us/j/9612695221?pwd=dHlxZDNwcVVZbUVTYUM5cEU4cDlndz09 Zoom ID: 9612695221 passcode: 902855. To dial, use the following number. 1-646-876-9923 Meeting Id: 9612695221 Passcode: 902855 From eemcrew at gmail.com Tue Aug 12 22:46:58 2025 From: eemcrew at gmail.com (Ellana Crew) Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:46:58 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Math Placement Test Accessibility: Accuplacer and ALEKS PPL Message-ID: <8B502627-8D43-4E26-92AD-A746FBAA1B32@gmail.com> hi there everyone, I am wondering if there is anyone here who can speak to the screen reader accessibility of math placement testing through either the Accuplacer or the ALEKS PPL test. I am currently in community college, but I am going back to school later in life as an adult, so my SAT scores are well out of date as are the grades I got in high school. But in order to take my required math courses for my degree, I am required to undergo placement testing to see what my math level is since I can’t use my old scores anymore, And I am really struggling to find information on screen reader accessibility of these kinds of tests. Placement testing is definitely required for me, there are no workarounds in this situation, so I will have to take at least one of these tests. If any of you have taken either of these tests with a screen reader in recent years, I would be extremely grateful for anything you can share about the accessibility. I am specifically focused on the math portions, because I already completed my degree requirements for the other subjects when I was previously in college so I do not need placement testing for other subjects besides math. Additionally, if any of you have taken the math portions of these tests with a braille display, that would also be extremely helpful to hear your experiences on,as I really cannot imagine taking any sort of math class or test using audio alone and would really like to push for the right to use a braille display on the test if I can. Thanks, Ellana From eemcrew at gmail.com Tue Aug 12 22:46:58 2025 From: eemcrew at gmail.com (Ellana Crew) Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:46:58 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Math Placement Test Accessibility: Accuplacer and ALEKS PPL Message-ID: <8B502627-8D43-4E26-92AD-A746FBAA1B32@gmail.com> hi there everyone, I am wondering if there is anyone here who can speak to the screen reader accessibility of math placement testing through either the Accuplacer or the ALEKS PPL test. I am currently in community college, but I am going back to school later in life as an adult, so my SAT scores are well out of date as are the grades I got in high school. But in order to take my required math courses for my degree, I am required to undergo placement testing to see what my math level is since I can’t use my old scores anymore, And I am really struggling to find information on screen reader accessibility of these kinds of tests. Placement testing is definitely required for me, there are no workarounds in this situation, so I will have to take at least one of these tests. If any of you have taken either of these tests with a screen reader in recent years, I would be extremely grateful for anything you can share about the accessibility. I am specifically focused on the math portions, because I already completed my degree requirements for the other subjects when I was previously in college so I do not need placement testing for other subjects besides math. Additionally, if any of you have taken the math portions of these tests with a braille display, that would also be extremely helpful to hear your experiences on,as I really cannot imagine taking any sort of math class or test using audio alone and would really like to push for the right to use a braille display on the test if I can. Thanks, Ellana From nyirah17 at gmail.com Sat Aug 16 17:44:27 2025 From: nyirah17 at gmail.com (Z'Leah Liburd) Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2025 13:44:27 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Join us for our Florida Student Panel Message-ID: ------------------------------ *Step Into the Classroom with Confidence* The Florida Association of Blind Students invites you to an empowering panel: *Advocating in the Classroom* Three students will share their personal journeys—answering questions and offering practical advice on how to self-advocate, break barriers, and thrive in your academic life. This tanel will cover: - How to begin advocating for yourself as a student - Approaching instructors with confidence - Building and maintaining professional relationships with professors - Navigating and working with disability services specialists Whether you are a new student navigating accommodations or a seasoned learner seeking fresh strategies, this is your chance to hear directly from peers who have been in your shoes. *Date & Time:* Tomorrow, August 17th at 6:40 PM *Location: * https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96868427038?pwd=uGjKVEVLDm0bKblkcYTpmqXw1bXSZX.1 *Why Attend?* - Gain real-world strategies for classroom success - Learn how to turn challenges into opportunities - Connect with fellow students who understand your journey This event is open to all blind and low-vision students ready to take charge of their education. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and advocate with confidence. -- 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 yassirbohorquez at gmail.com Sat Aug 16 18:09:31 2025 From: yassirbohorquez at gmail.com (Yassir Bohorquez) Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2025 14:09:31 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: [Fabs] Snacks Anyone? References: <003601dc0ed8$61a04350$24e0c9f0$@yahoo.com> Message-ID: <5C45109D-370D-494B-B479-D1ECE6A2A24D@gmail.com> If you are able to support, we would greatly appreciate it. As someone who has bought City Pop products before, I can vouch that they are good. Begin forwarded message: > From: Meliora Hatcher via FABS > Date: August 16, 2025 at 2:07:31 PM EDT > To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List , Florida Association of Blind Students > Cc: Meliora Hatcher > Subject: [Fabs] Snacks Anyone? > >  > Looking for your next craving? FABS has the perfect fundraiser for you! With over 70 flavors of popcorn, cotton candy, and pretzels to choose from, City Pop has something for everyone. Please use the link below to order some pop corn today! > > https://citypopfundraising.com/22586914 > > Sincerely, > Meli Hatcher > Board Member #1 > Fundraising Chair > Florida Association of Blind Students > National Federation of the Blind > From mike at michaelcapelle.com Sun Aug 17 21:01:51 2025 From: mike at michaelcapelle.com (mike at michaelcapelle.com) Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:01:51 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] testing my new domaine. Message-ID: <000001dc0fba$28455b80$78d01280$@michaelcapelle.com> Hello all. Just making sure this goes through. From noah.t.carver at outlook.com Sun Aug 17 21:04:26 2025 From: noah.t.carver at outlook.com (Noah T. Carver) Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:04:26 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] testing my new domaine. In-Reply-To: <000001dc0fba$28455b80$78d01280$@michaelcapelle.com> References: <000001dc0fba$28455b80$78d01280$@michaelcapelle.com> Message-ID: Works great. Noah T. Carver (He/Him) Candidate, B.M. '27, Applied Music (Performance) -- Voice Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester Chair, Blind Students Committee, National Federation of the Blind of New York Director of Operations, Judy’s League For National Federation of the Blind or Judy’s League Related Matters: +1 (207) 205-7303 For All Other Matters: +1 (207) 557-9143 noah.t.carver at outlook.com Live the life you want. ________________________________ From: NABS-L on behalf of Michael Capelle via NABS-L Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2025 5:01:51 PM To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org Cc: mike at michaelcapelle.com Subject: [NABS-L] testing my new domaine. Hello all. Just making sure this goes through. _______________________________________________ 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/noah.t.carver%40outlook.com From sidneyh05 at gmail.com Mon Aug 18 22:59:52 2025 From: sidneyh05 at gmail.com (Sidney Horn) Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:59:52 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] testing my new domaine. In-Reply-To: References: <000001dc0fba$28455b80$78d01280$@michaelcapelle.com> Message-ID: Yep, got it! Sidney On Sun, Aug 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM Noah T. Carver via NABS-L wrote: > Works great. > > > Noah T. Carver (He/Him) > > Candidate, B.M. '27, Applied Music (Performance) -- Voice > > Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester > > Chair, Blind Students Committee, National Federation of the Blind of New > York > > Director of Operations, Judy’s League > > For National Federation of the Blind or Judy’s League Related Matters: +1 > (207) 205-7303 > > For All Other Matters: +1 (207) 557-9143 > > noah.t.carver at outlook.com > > Live the life you want. > > > ________________________________ > From: NABS-L on behalf of Michael Capelle via > NABS-L > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2025 5:01:51 PM > To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org > Cc: mike at michaelcapelle.com > Subject: [NABS-L] testing my new domaine. > > Hello all. > > Just making sure this goes through. > > _______________________________________________ > 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/noah.t.carver%40outlook.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/sidneyh05%40gmail.com > From pgradioman at hotmail.com Tue Aug 19 08:44:01 2025 From: pgradioman at hotmail.com (Preston Gaylor) Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:44:01 +0000 Subject: [NABS-L] testing my new domaine. In-Reply-To: <000001dc0fba$28455b80$78d01280$@michaelcapelle.com> References: <000001dc0fba$28455b80$78d01280$@michaelcapelle.com> Message-ID: Received! Get Outlook for iOS ________________________________ From: NABS-L on behalf of Michael Capelle via NABS-L Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2025 5:01:51 PM To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org Cc: mike at michaelcapelle.com Subject: [NABS-L] testing my new domaine. Hello all. Just making sure this goes through. _______________________________________________ NABS-L mailing list NABS-L at nfbnet.org https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnfbnet.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fnabs-l_nfbnet.org&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cab80dcb091454b84af6708ddddd17b0f%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638910613971260609%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Rssy69MRGNVH22ViA6lPiRTTwyGOrdTuvReuw4k3wsk%3D&reserved=0 To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnfbnet.org%2Fmailman%2Foptions%2Fnabs-l_nfbnet.org%2Fpgradioman%2540hotmail.com&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cab80dcb091454b84af6708ddddd17b0f%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638910613971282902%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0z8IQfVeWVUxuRKHD4A0cz072%2BMR%2Bjp8TSgfzNvs2no%3D&reserved=0 From jahmilgarrett at gmail.com Wed Aug 20 16:25:06 2025 From: jahmilgarrett at gmail.com (Jahmil Garrett-Bey) Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:25:06 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Movie night Message-ID: Hello NABS family, I hope everyone is enjoying the last bit of summer and getting ready for a new Semester! And speaking of enjoying summer to the last drop… The Virginia Association of Blind Students is excited to invite you to a movie night to watch the live action Snow White! Come relax, hang out with friends, and enjoy a great audio described movie with VABS! We will also be hearing from the Nfb of Virginia's Scholarship Committee and help you learn more about the annual NFBV scholarship for college students. Date: Wednesday, August 20th Time: 7:30 PM EST Where: Over Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6025022255 Bring your favorite snack and come chill out with us! Everyone is welcome! Best, Jahmil Garrett Bey From osoluozo at udel.edu Thu Aug 21 18:27:42 2025 From: osoluozo at udel.edu (Osoluchukwu Ozo-Onyali) Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:27:42 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] =?utf-8?q?NABS_Fantasy_Football_Is_BACK_=E2=80=94_Are_You?= =?utf-8?q?_Ready_to_Play=3F?= Message-ID: *Hello NABS Community!!* It’s that time again—time to clean up, throw on some pads, strap on your helmet, and dive headfirst into the most electrifying fundraiser of the year: *NABS Fantasy Football!* For just a $25 entry fee, you’ll get the chance to battle it out for bragging rights and compete for a *$100 cash prize*. Whether you’re a seasoned fantasy vet or a total rookie, our leagues are open to all. In fact, some of our past champions were first-time players who took down the pros, so don’t count yourself out! This isn’t just a game—it’s a *fun-raiser*. You’ll be supporting our movement while having an absolute blast. Each league consists of 12 players, squaring off head-to-head each week. The top four teams in every league advance to a two-week playoff showdown, where one team will rise to glory and claim the prize. New to fantasy football? No worries! Our amazing Commissioners who will be leading each league are there to answer all your questions and guide your team to success! If you’re ready to join the action, reach out to one of our amazing league commissioners to sign up: - *Qualik Ford:* qsford at outlook.com - *Casey Reyes:* caseyry3s at gmail.com If you have general questions or want to be randomly placed into a league, feel free to reach out to *Osolu Ozo-Onyali *at *osoluozo at udel.edu *. And don’t worry if a league fills up—we’ll make sure everyone who wants to play gets a spot! 📣 Spread the word! Share this with friends, family, and anyone who loves football, fun, and a little friendly competition. The more players, the more hype! And if you’re interested in *being a commissioner and leading your own league*, reach out to me at *osoluozo at udel.edu * no later than *Monday, August 25th*. Let’s make this season unforgettable. Game on! Best, Osolu Ozo-Onyali Chair of the Fundraising Committee NABS Board Member From athnguye at ucdavis.edu Fri Aug 22 16:47:41 2025 From: athnguye at ucdavis.edu (Anh Tuan Nguyen) Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:47:41 -0700 Subject: [NABS-L] A Second And Last Focus 80 Blue Braille Display Still Available Message-ID: Greetings Fellow Federationists, I still have a second and last Focus 80 Blue Braille Display for sale. It is a brand-new, open-boxed physical condition with all accessories. I am asking for $7,000, shipping and insurance included. If you are interested or if you have questions, please do not hesitate to reply privately to the above email or you can call or text me at 916-529-2320. Best, Tuan Nguyen Tuan Nguyen From liamskitten at gmail.com Sun Aug 24 22:45:15 2025 From: liamskitten at gmail.com (Nick Stover) Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:45:15 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Camera Accommodations In Virtual College Classes? Message-ID: Hello all, My college career has been made entirely of virtual classes, with most professors being very laissez-faire as to whether one's camera was on or off. A professor this semester, however, is very avid for video this semester, complete with cameras. I'm totally blind, so setting up a camera is not the easiest thing in the world. Trying to feel out if there's a blind consensus for these situations: do you insist on accommodation of the camera being off which my DRC adviser has made clear I can do, or take it as learning opportunity because you will be expected to utiliz similar set-ups in professional contexts? And for those of you who operate professionally, how valuable are these sorts of skills? Is this the sort of visual expectation you can subvert without much fuss, or have you had negative feedback/consequence from having your camera off at meetings? Warmly, Nick From sandragayer7 at gmail.com Mon Aug 25 11:10:35 2025 From: sandragayer7 at gmail.com (Sandra Gayer) Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:10:35 +0100 Subject: [NABS-L] Camera Accommodations In Virtual College Classes? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello Nick, I'm a soprano singer, actor, voiceover, voice coach and Braille Music teacher. Camera work can be an issue for us but as long as there aren't any stipulations about the kind of camera you have, you could get away with the built-in camera on your computer. If you have a laptop, you can orientate yourself to it, so that you could be reasonably confident you're straight, in relation to it. I always ask if whoever it is can hear me an see me. Sometimes I could ask, do I need to adjust the frame? Once you get used to doing these things, it's quicker and easier. If you want to be a professional in any field, it's something you'll have to get used to and confident in, even if the confidence is under the 'fake it till you make it' heading. School might allow you to sit there with your camera off but if you're doing client work with sighted people, know that they set a lot of store by being able to see who they are talking to. They're very uncomfortable without that, even if they say it's fine to have your camera off. They always prefer if you are visible. The main things to be aware of is how you look, how clean and tidy you are. Be in the frame all the time, if they want to see you. You can't wander off to another part of the room and have the lecture on in the background, or eat your food, or anything else. I get away with typing at the same time, because my hands are out of shot. You'll learn what is and what isn't in shot, if you practise with friends/family/trusted colleagues. The fun starts when you have external, high definition cameras and microphones, keeping eqipment out of shot whilst looking like a million dollars. Until then, enjoy this. Very best wishes, Sandra. On 24/08/2025 23:45, Nick Stover via NABS-L wrote: > Hello all, > > My college career has been made entirely of virtual classes, with most > professors being very laissez-faire as to whether one's camera was on or > off. A professor this semester, however, is very avid for video this > semester, complete with cameras. I'm totally blind, so setting up a camera > is not the easiest thing in the world. Trying to feel out if there's a > blind consensus for these situations: do you insist on accommodation of the > camera being off which my DRC adviser has made clear I can do, or take it > as learning opportunity because you will be expected to utiliz similar > set-ups in professional contexts? And for those of you who operate > professionally, how valuable are these sorts of skills? Is this the sort of > visual expectation you can subvert without much fuss, or have you had > negative feedback/consequence from having your camera off at meetings? > Warmly, > Nick > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/sandragayer7%40gmail.com From dandrews920 at comcast.net Mon Aug 25 13:31:27 2025 From: dandrews920 at comcast.net (DAVID ANDREWS) Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:31:27 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [NABS-L] =?utf-8?q?World_Forum_of=C2=A0Youth=C2=A0with_Visual_Disa?= =?utf-8?q?bilities_/_Forum_mondial_des_jeunes_ayant_une_d=C3=A9ficience_vis?= =?utf-8?q?uelle_/_Foro_Mundial_de_J=C3=B3venes_con_Discapacidad_Visual?= =?utf-8?q?=C2=A0/_F=C3=B3rum_Mundial_de_Jovens_com_Defici=C3=AAncia_Visual?= In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2057797176.3634.1756128687569@connect.xfinity.com> > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: "President, National Federation of the Blind" > Date: 08/25/2025 6:39 AM CDT > Subject: Please Post to NABS: World Forum of Youth with Visual Disabilities / Forum mondial des jeunes ayant une déficience visuelle / Foro Mundial de Jóvenes con Discapacidad Visual / Fórum Mundial de Jovens com Deficiência Visual > > > > Dear Colleagues, > > > > Below is an event I encourage our National Association of Blind Students members to consider. The notice just came out so apologies that you did not have more notice. Hopefully the fact that it is a U.S. holiday helps. If you sign up to participate, please email me at officeofthepresident at nfb.org mailto:officeofthepresident at nfb.org so I can follow up with you. > > > > Mark > > From: WBU General Assembly > Sent: Monday, August 25, 2025 1:44 AM > Subject: World Forum of Youth with Visual Disabilities / Forum mondial des jeunes ayant une déficience visuelle / Foro Mundial de Jóvenes con Discapacidad Visual / Fórum Mundial de Jovens com Deficiência Visual > > > > French, Spanish, and Portuguese to follow. > Le français, l’espagnol et le portugais suivent. > Francés, español y portugués a continuación. > Francês, espanhol e português a seguir. > > > > English: > > We are pleased to invite you to the World Forum of Youth with Visual Disabilities, to be held on Monday, September 1st, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM (local time) at the Distrito Anhembi Convention Center (Brazil), as part of the World Blindness Summit and the 11th General Assembly of the World Blind Union. > > Under the theme: > “Blind and low vision youth: from the present we have to the future we want – Voices that transform,” > this forum aims to highlight our realities, challenges, and proposals from a human rights, accessibility, and intersectional perspective. > > Program Highlights: > > · Conversation panels on education, employment, and political participation. > > · Participatory workshops to imagine and design the future we want. > > · Collective construction of the São Paulo Manifesto by youth with visual disabilities. > > · Estimated participation: 100 young people from around the world. > > · Simultaneous translation in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese. > > · Online broadcast via ONCB Radio. > > Your voice and your experience are essential to transforming the present and building the future! > > Registration is open – limited spots available. > Register here: https://forms.gle/nVgq55ByaBMr3MrG7 https://forms.gle/nVgq55ByaBMr3MrG7 > For more information, write to: oficina at ulacdigital.org mailto:oficina at ulacdigital.org > > ---- > > > > Français > > Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter au Forum mondial des jeunes ayant une déficience visuelle, qui se tiendra le lundi 1er septembre 2025, de 13h00 à 17h30 (heure locale) au Centre de conventions Distrito Anhembi (Brésil), dans le cadre du Sommet mondial de la cécité et de la 11e Assemblée générale de l’Union mondiale des aveugles. > > Sous le thème : > « Jeunes aveugles et malvoyants : du présent que nous avons vers l’avenir que nous voulons – Des voix qui transforment », > ce forum vise à mettre en lumière nos réalités, défis et propositions sous une perspective fondée sur les droits humains, l’accessibilité et l’intersectionnalité. > > Aperçu du programme : > > · Tables rondes sur l’éducation, l’emploi et la participation politique. > > · Ateliers participatifs pour imaginer et concevoir l’avenir que nous voulons. > > · Espace de construction collective du Manifeste de São Paulo par les jeunes ayant une déficience visuelle. > > · Participation estimée : 100 jeunes du monde entier. > > · Traduction simultanée en espagnol, anglais, français et portugais. > > · Diffusion en ligne via Radio ONCB. > > Ta voix et ton expérience sont essentielles pour transformer le présent et construire l’avenir ! > > Inscriptions ouvertes – places limitées. > Inscris-toi ici : > https://forms.gle/nVgq55ByaBMr3MrG7 > Pour plus d’informations, écris-nous à : oficina at ulacdigital.org mailto:oficina at ulacdigital.org > > ---- > > > > Español: > > Tenemos el agrado de invitarles al Foro Mundial de Jóvenes con Discapacidad Visual que se desarrollará el lunes 1 de septiembre de 2025, de 13:00 a 17:30 (hora local) en el Centro de Convenciones Distrito Anhembi (Brasil), en el marco de la Cumbre Mundial de la Ceguera y la XI Asamblea de la Unión Mundial de Ciegos. > > Bajo el lema: > “Juventudes ciegas y con baja visión del presente que tenemos al futuro que queremos: Voces que transforman”, > el foro busca visibilizar nuestras realidades, desafíos y propuestas desde una perspectiva de derechos humanos, accesibilidad e interseccionalidad. > > Resumen del programa: > > · Paneles de conversación sobre educación, empleo y participación política. > > · Talleres participativos para imaginar y diseñar el futuro que queremos. > > · Espacio de construcción colectiva del Manifiesto de São Paulo por las juventudes con discapacidad visual. > > * Participación estimada: 100 personas jóvenes de todo el mundo. > > * Traducción simultánea en español, inglés, francés y portugués. > > * Transmisión online vía Radio ONCB. > > ¡Tu voz y tu experiencia son esenciales para transformar el presente y construir el futuro! > > Inscripciones abiertas – cupos limitados. > > Puedes inscribirte en: https://forms.gle/nVgq55ByaBMr3MrG7 > > Para más información, escribinos a: oficina at ulacdigital.org mailto:oficina at ulacdigital.org > > > > ---- > > Português > > Temos o prazer de convidá-lo(a) para o Fórum Mundial de Jovens com Deficiência Visual, que será realizado na segunda-feira, 1º de setembro de 2025, das 13h00 às 17h30 (horário local) no Centro de Convenções Distrito Anhembi (Brasil), como parte da Cúpula Mundial da Cegueira e da 11ª Assembleia Geral da União Mundial de Cegos. > > Sob o lema: > “Juventudes cegas e com baixa visão: do presente que temos ao futuro que queremos – Vozes que transformam”, > o fórum busca dar visibilidade às nossas realidades, desafios e propostas a partir de uma perspectiva de direitos humanos, acessibilidade e interseccionalidade. > > Resumo do programa: > > · Painéis de conversa sobre educação, emprego e participação política. > > · Oficinas participativas para imaginar e desenhar o futuro que queremos. > > · Espaço de construção coletiva do Manifesto de São Paulo pelas juventudes com deficiência visual. > > · Participação estimada: 100 jovens de todo o mundo. > > · Tradução simultânea em espanhol, inglês, francês e português. > > · Transmissão online pela Rádio ONCB. > > Sua voz e sua experiência são essenciais para transformar o presente e construir o futuro! > > Inscrições abertas – vagas limitadas. > Inscreva-se aqui: > https://forms.gle/nVgq55ByaBMr3MrG7 > Para mais informações, escreva para: oficina at ulacdigital.org mailto:oficina at ulacdigital.org > > > > > > [The World Blind Union logo. The symbol has bold, curved outer lines resembling the shape of an abstract eye. The outer lines wrap around a circular globe shape at their center. Underneath the symbol is the text “World Blind Union”.] > > World Blind Union – > General Assembly 2025 > > > > > > > > Toronto HQ (UTC -4) > > E: GA2025 at wbu.ngo mailto:info at wbu.ngo > > Worldblindunion.org http://www.worldblindunion.org/ > > > > > > > > > Privacy Disclaimer - Français à suivre > This e-mail message (including attachments, if any) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary, and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copy of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and erase this e-mail message immediately. > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Déclaration de confidentialité > Le présent courrier électronique (y compris les pièces qui y sont annexées, le cas échéant) s'adresse au destinataire indiqué et peut contenir des renseignements de caractère privé ou confidentiel. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire de ce document, nous vous signalons qu'il est strictement interdit de le diffuser, de le distribuer ou de le reproduire. Si ce message vous a été transmis par erreur, veuillez en informer l'expéditeur et le supprimer immédiatement. > > > From manahiljafri at gmail.com Mon Aug 25 14:11:06 2025 From: manahiljafri at gmail.com (Manahil Jafri) Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:11:06 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Camera Accommodations In Virtual College Classes? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <533C9DD9-7983-41BF-A799-6638573E1AB7@gmail.com> Hi Nick, I would encourage you to keep your camera on in the class, as you mentioned, it is great practice for the professional world. Now a days, there’s a lot of technology out there that can help us with camera placement. If you’re a JAWS user, there’s a face in view feature that you can use to help make sure your centered/the lighting is good. You can also take a picture/screen shot of your frame before you join a meeting, and ask be my AI,, or call an agent to check for you. I know some friends that have a desk set up where they keep an external webcam placed, and they don’t move it, and so they know exactly where to sit / where to look because it’s in the same place all the time. There is a arguement to be made that this is more work for us to do and worry about, and so I do understand if you were to take the accommodation, I know some people that do. However, the professional world can be a little less forgiving about this sometimes, so the more you can practice now, I think it’s for the better. The decisions up to you, hopefully this gave you some ideas. Best of luck, Manahil > On Aug 25, 2025, at 7:11 AM, Sandra Gayer via NABS-L wrote: > > Hello Nick, > > I'm a soprano singer, actor, voiceover, voice coach and Braille Music teacher. > > > Camera work can be an issue for us but as long as there aren't any stipulations about the kind of camera you have, you could get away with the built-in camera on your computer. If you have a laptop, you can orientate yourself to it, so that you could be reasonably confident you're straight, in relation to it. I always ask if whoever it is can hear me an see me. Sometimes I could ask, do I need to adjust the frame? Once you get used to doing these things, it's quicker and easier. If you want to be a professional in any field, it's something you'll have to get used to and confident in, even if the confidence is under the 'fake it till you make it' heading. School might allow you to sit there with your camera off but if you're doing client work with sighted people, know that they set a lot of store by being able to see who they are talking to. They're very uncomfortable without that, even if they say it's fine to have your camera off. They always prefer if you are visible. The main things to be aware of is how you look, how clean and tidy you are. Be in the frame all the time, if they want to see you. You can't wander off to another part of the room and have the lecture on in the background, or eat your food, or anything else. I get away with typing at the same time, because my hands are out of shot. You'll learn what is and what isn't in shot, if you practise with friends/family/trusted colleagues. The fun starts when you have external, high definition cameras and microphones, keeping eqipment out of shot whilst looking like a million dollars. Until then, enjoy this. > > > Very best wishes, > > Sandra. > >> On 24/08/2025 23:45, Nick Stover via NABS-L wrote: >> Hello all, >> >> My college career has been made entirely of virtual classes, with most >> professors being very laissez-faire as to whether one's camera was on or >> off. A professor this semester, however, is very avid for video this >> semester, complete with cameras. I'm totally blind, so setting up a camera >> is not the easiest thing in the world. Trying to feel out if there's a >> blind consensus for these situations: do you insist on accommodation of the >> camera being off which my DRC adviser has made clear I can do, or take it >> as learning opportunity because you will be expected to utiliz similar >> set-ups in professional contexts? And for those of you who operate >> professionally, how valuable are these sorts of skills? Is this the sort of >> visual expectation you can subvert without much fuss, or have you had >> negative feedback/consequence from having your camera off at meetings? >> Warmly, >> Nick >> _______________________________________________ >> NABS-L mailing list >> NABS-L at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/sandragayer7%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/manahiljafri%40gmail.com From b.teta2005 at gmail.com Tue Aug 26 21:46:38 2025 From: b.teta2005 at gmail.com (Bella Teta) Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:46:38 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Reminder of fantasy football kickoff Message-ID: Hello NABS family! It’s that time again: time to draft your dream team, talk some friendly trash, and soar into the most exhilarating fundraiser of the year- NABS Fantasy Football! This is not just a game, but a chance for us to have fun while also supporting students through our financial assistance programs. Whether you are a seasoned fantasy vet or a total rookie, our leagues are open to all no experience required. In the past, we have had rookie champions compete and win against pros, so it is fair game for all! Here is how you can get in on the action! Classic leagues- $25 entry fee grand prize of $100 and bragging rights for r first place winner New to fantasy football? No worries! Our amazing Commissioners who will be leading each league are there to answer all your questions and guide your team to success! If you’re ready to join the action, reach out to one of our amazing league commissioners to sign up: *Qualik Ford:* mailto:qsford at outlook.com *Casey Reyes:* mailto:caseyry3s at gmail.com If you have general questions or want to be randomly placed into a league, feel free to reach out to *Osolu at her email: mailto:osoluozo at udel.edu < And don’t worry if a league fills up—we’ll make sure Everyone who wants to play gets a spot! 📣 Spread the word! Share this with friends, family, and anyone who loves football, fun, and a little friendly competition. The more players, the more hype! Let’s make this season unforgettable. Game on! Warm Regards, Bella Teta NABS fundraising committee From sidneyh05 at gmail.com Thu Aug 28 03:49:56 2025 From: sidneyh05 at gmail.com (Sidney Horn) Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:49:56 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] Camera Accommodations In Virtual College Classes? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Nick, So typically, I keep my camera on if they are asking me to. At least this is how I've done it in the past and still do it today. I'm at a university, doing in-person classes. I would say, if you have a stand, you can prop your phone or iPad up on that. And just have it to where the phone is straight up and down, with the screen looking directly at you. If front facing view is toggled on, then you should be good. Hopefully this helps, Sidney On Sun, Aug 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM Nick Stover via NABS-L wrote: > Hello all, > > My college career has been made entirely of virtual classes, with most > professors being very laissez-faire as to whether one's camera was on or > off. A professor this semester, however, is very avid for video this > semester, complete with cameras. I'm totally blind, so setting up a camera > is not the easiest thing in the world. Trying to feel out if there's a > blind consensus for these situations: do you insist on accommodation of the > camera being off which my DRC adviser has made clear I can do, or take it > as learning opportunity because you will be expected to utiliz similar > set-ups in professional contexts? And for those of you who operate > professionally, how valuable are these sorts of skills? Is this the sort of > visual expectation you can subvert without much fuss, or have you had > negative feedback/consequence from having your camera off at meetings? > Warmly, > Nick > _______________________________________________ > NABS-L mailing list > NABS-L at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > NABS-L: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/sidneyh05%40gmail.com > From andrehill6188 at gmail.com Sat Aug 30 17:29:15 2025 From: andrehill6188 at gmail.com (=?UTF-8?Q?Andr=C3=A9_Hill?=) Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:29:15 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Course Assistance Message-ID: Good Day All. I am currently taking a beginning Arabic course to my university. The textbook via VitalSource is not accessible and the publishing company only has it in PDF. I think they (Office of Educational accessibility) are going to try to convert it into a word document. Is there someone that can help with translation accuracy? Andre' Hill From mariamfahmy614 at gmail.com Sat Aug 30 20:07:23 2025 From: mariamfahmy614 at gmail.com (Mariam Fahmy) Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:07:23 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Course Assistance Message-ID: <68b35a00.050a0220.afad2.f24a@mx.google.com> Hi André, If your university has an Arabic department, your disability services office can reach out and see if they can assist with translation accuracy. Will you be using JAWS to access the Word version when its ready? Best, MariamOn Aug 30, 2025 1:29 PM, André Hill via NABS-L wrote: > > Good Day All. > > I am currently taking a beginning Arabic course to my university. The > textbook via VitalSource is not accessible and the publishing company only > has  it in PDF. I think they (Office of Educational accessibility) are > going to try to convert it into a word document. > > Is there someone that can help with translation accuracy? > > Andre' Hill > _______________________________________________ > 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/mariamfahmy614%40gmail.com From andrehill6188 at gmail.com Sun Aug 31 00:17:40 2025 From: andrehill6188 at gmail.com (=?UTF-8?Q?Andr=C3=A9_Hill?=) Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2025 20:17:40 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Course Assistance In-Reply-To: <68b35a00.050a0220.afad2.f24a@mx.google.com> References: <68b35a00.050a0220.afad2.f24a@mx.google.com> Message-ID: Mariam, I think we have 2 or 3 that teach Arabic that are apart of the Department of World Languages and Cultures but we don't have an Arabic department. I use be using Fusion (a combination of Zoomtext and JAWS). Andre' On Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 4:09 PM Mariam Fahmy via NABS-L wrote: > Hi André, > If your university has an Arabic department, your disability services > office can reach out and see if they can assist with translation accuracy. > Will you be using JAWS to access the Word version when its ready? > Best, > MariamOn Aug 30, 2025 1:29 PM, André Hill via NABS-L > wrote: > > > > Good Day All. > > > > I am currently taking a beginning Arabic course to my university. The > > textbook via VitalSource is not accessible and the publishing company > only > > has it in PDF. I think they (Office of Educational accessibility) are > > going to try to convert it into a word document. > > > > Is there someone that can help with translation accuracy? > > > > Andre' Hill > > _______________________________________________ > > 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/mariamfahmy614%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/andrehill6188%40gmail.com > From nmabuelhawa at gmail.com Sun Aug 31 01:00:55 2025 From: nmabuelhawa at gmail.com (Naim Abu-ElHawa) Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:00:55 -0400 Subject: [NABS-L] Course Assistance In-Reply-To: References: <68b35a00.050a0220.afad2.f24a@mx.google.com> Message-ID: Hi Andre, Please feel free to reach out to me off of the list and I will gladly see how I can help. I had similar experiences when pursuing my Arabic Degree from George Mason University. Delivered with heartfelt gratitude. Sincerely, Naim Muawia Abu-El Hawa. On Sat, Aug 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM André Hill via NABS-L wrote: > Mariam, > > I think we have 2 or 3 that teach Arabic that are apart of the Department > of World Languages and Cultures but we don't have an Arabic department. I > use be using Fusion (a combination of Zoomtext and JAWS). > > Andre' > > On Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 4:09 PM Mariam Fahmy via NABS-L > wrote: > > > Hi André, > > If your university has an Arabic department, your disability services > > office can reach out and see if they can assist with translation > accuracy. > > Will you be using JAWS to access the Word version when its ready? > > Best, > > MariamOn Aug 30, 2025 1:29 PM, André Hill via NABS-L > > wrote: > > > > > > Good Day All. > > > > > > I am currently taking a beginning Arabic course to my university. The > > > textbook via VitalSource is not accessible and the publishing company > > only > > > has it in PDF. I think they (Office of Educational accessibility) are > > > going to try to convert it into a word document. > > > > > > Is there someone that can help with translation accuracy? > > > > > > Andre' Hill > > > _______________________________________________ > > > 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/mariamfahmy614%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/andrehill6188%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/nmabuelhawa%40gmail.com > From nabs.president at gmail.com Sun Aug 31 13:07:03 2025 From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Lauren Altman National Student President) Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:07:03 -0500 Subject: [NABS-L] NABS September Town Hall Next Sunday at 8:00 PM ET!!! Message-ID: Welcome back, NABS Family! If you attended our Business meeting at National Convention, you got to hear about all the things the student division was able to accomplish over the 2024-2025 year through the power of collective action. Well, I am excited to announce that to help us kick-off the 2025-2026 NABS Year, we are going to be having a Town Hall in our usual zoom room next Sunday, September 7th at 8:00 PM ET. Find out what we have started planning and how you can get involved! As always, we have our fabulous form where you can submit any questions you may have. Already dealing with a professor that doesn't want to give you accessible materials or struggling to figure out how to best disclose your blindness to an employer? We are here to help brainstorm! Have questions about NABS that a simple Whattsapp message won't answer? We can cover that too! The form is anonymous with the option of including your name. Form: https://forms.gle/67pAvT1cqTrBm95s8 NABS Zoom room Hope to see you all there and wishing everyone a great and successful start to the school year! Lauren Chaya Altman President National Association of Blind Students Pronouns: she/her Email: nabs.president at gmail.com Phone: (973) 930-7473