From andrehill6188 at gmail.com  Mon Sep  1 07:56:12 2025
From: andrehill6188 at gmail.com (=?UTF-8?Q?Andr=C3=A9_Hill?=)
Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2025 03:56:12 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Course Assistance
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Thank you Naim for being willing to  help, I really appreciate it.

On Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 9:01 PM Naim Abu-ElHawa <nmabuelhawa at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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 <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> 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 <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> 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 <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> >
>> > 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
>> > > _______________________________________________
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>> > > NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>> > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
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>> > NABS-L:
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From abey.finklea at gmail.com  Mon Sep  1 15:49:15 2025
From: abey.finklea at gmail.com (Abey Finklea)
Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2025 10:49:15 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Compete for a $100 Cash Prize: Deadline Approaching for
 Fantasy Football
Message-ID: 
 <CAFxtu8rLeKyzouLJLnuXq=7B_nQo8cc1Jg5yrFc6e854bi_xAw@mail.gmail.com>

Dear Fellow Students,


If you’d like to compete for a $100 cash prize while having an absolute
blast and supporting the National Association of Blind Students, come join
us for Fantasy Football before the September 3rd deadline! If you know
nothing about the game, you’ve got something in common with some of our
previous champions that came out on top over people with years of
experience. The Yahoo Fantasy app is easy to use and highly accessible, and
the commissioners are here to help you find your footing as a Fantasy
Football champion!


So how does it work? Once you sign up for Fantasy Football, you will join a
league of up to 12 players in total, and you will only be competing against
those within this small league, increasing your chances of winning. Each
week, from now until the end of the American football season, you will take
your top pick of NFL players to form your team, mixing all of the top
players into one super team. How well they perform in their real games will
determine how many points your fantasy team earns, and each point earned on
the field translates directly to your scoreboard, bringing you one point
closer to that $100 cash prize.


For just a $25 entrance fee, are you ready to take on the challenge and
have your most memorable football season to date? The deadline to join a
league is Wednesday, September 3rd, so get in touch with Osolu at
ozoluozo at udel.edu if you’d like a piece of the action!


I look forward to seeing you crushing it on the fantasy football field this
weekend!


Warmest of Wishes,

Abey Finklea

Cofounder and Coordinator

Cricket Association for the Blind USA

(608) 404-0420

From nyirah17 at gmail.com  Tue Sep  2 22:20:42 2025
From: nyirah17 at gmail.com (Z'Leah Liburd)
Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2025 18:20:42 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] FYI
Message-ID: 
 <CAA44bzquyAWPbWAua7xdxA3Vckvj-oz5w39fE3ZtWM6tMsEd0w@mail.gmail.com>

🎉 Access Offer Update: Expanded Scope of the Job Seeker Offer 🎉

Since the launch of the Job Seeker offer in February 2018, Aira has worked
to reduce barriers in the job search process for countless Explorers, from
application to interview. Grounded in our belief that Access is a Human
Right, this Aira-sponsored program was created to help improve equitable
employment opportunities for the Blind and Low Vision community.

In response to Explorer feedback and the evolving landscape of employment
access, we’re excited to announce that the scope of the Job Seeker offer
has been expanded. Explorers may now use the offer through the completion
of onboarding activities for a job they have accepted. This includes tasks
such as completing new-hire paperwork and filling out tax or benefits forms
prior to their official start date. The offer remains focused on the
employment journey and does not include training or job duties once
employment has officially begun.

Interested in Aira as a workplace accommodation once you've landed the job?
Our team is here to support you. Simply visit https://aira.io/advocate/ to
submit your access request or explore resources for self advocacy.



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 <Nyirah17 at gmail.com>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!

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From redwing731 at gmail.com  Thu Sep  4 01:45:02 2025
From: redwing731 at gmail.com (Kendra Schaber)
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2025 18:45:02 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible Schollarship apps for iphone users.
Message-ID: <111177E5-6BBE-4DFB-A982-09B4F0DCEACF@gmail.com>

Hi all! 
I just did a search for accessible scholarship apps in the IOS  App Store only to not really find a good one to use to apply for scholarships for college. I found just a bout everything else but that specific kind of app. Does anyone know of any good accessible scholarship apps for iphone users? I’d greatly appriciate this assistance! 
Kendra 

Sent from my iPhone 

From kinnickwoolley at gmail.com  Thu Sep  4 01:56:50 2025
From: kinnickwoolley at gmail.com (Kinnick Woolley)
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2025 20:56:50 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible Schollarship apps for iphone users.
In-Reply-To: <111177E5-6BBE-4DFB-A982-09B4F0DCEACF@gmail.com>
References: <111177E5-6BBE-4DFB-A982-09B4F0DCEACF@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B4099CAD-94CB-4C2A-ACC1-48497745A5D8@gmail.com>

I don’t know of any apps specifically, but I do know that you can get a scholarship in your state affiliate of the national Federation of the blind or you could also get it on the national level two
Shanon Woolley
Sent from my iPhone


> On Sep 3, 2025, at 8:46 PM, Kendra Schaber via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all!
> I just did a search for accessible scholarship apps in the IOS  App Store only to not really find a good one to use to apply for scholarships for college. I found just a bout everything else but that specific kind of app. Does anyone know of any good accessible scholarship apps for iphone users? I’d greatly appriciate this assistance!
> Kendra
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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From morganaestes at gmail.com  Thu Sep  4 02:23:10 2025
From: morganaestes at gmail.com (Morgan Estes)
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2025 22:23:10 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible Schollarship apps for iphone users.
In-Reply-To: <B4099CAD-94CB-4C2A-ACC1-48497745A5D8@gmail.com>
References: <B4099CAD-94CB-4C2A-ACC1-48497745A5D8@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FB95EB07-3B15-453F-907F-7D5677A7A948@gmail.com>

Hey Kendra,
Its not an app but I found scholarship America very accessible through the website.
Warm regards,
Morgan A Estes


> On Sep 3, 2025, at 9:58 PM, Kinnick Woolley via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I don’t know of any apps specifically, but I do know that you can get a scholarship in your state affiliate of the national Federation of the blind or you could also get it on the national level two
> Shanon Woolley
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
>> On Sep 3, 2025, at 8:46 PM, Kendra Schaber via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all!
>> I just did a search for accessible scholarship apps in the IOS  App Store only to not really find a good one to use to apply for scholarships for college. I found just a bout everything else but that specific kind of app. Does anyone know of any good accessible scholarship apps for iphone users? I’d greatly appriciate this assistance!
>> Kendra
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> _______________________________________________
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>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L:
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> 
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From morganaestes at gmail.com  Thu Sep  4 02:25:23 2025
From: morganaestes at gmail.com (Morgan Estes)
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2025 22:25:23 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible Schollarship apps for iphone users.
In-Reply-To: <FB95EB07-3B15-453F-907F-7D5677A7A948@gmail.com>
References: <FB95EB07-3B15-453F-907F-7D5677A7A948@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9311D9C4-8B2F-4B74-967E-AAF1C1140A52@gmail.com>

Ok hopefully you see this now but Kendra I was saying scholarship America is a very accessible website for finding scholarships. 
Warm regards,
Morgan A Estes


> On Sep 3, 2025, at 10:23 PM, Morgan Estes <morganaestes at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey Kendra,
> Its not an app but I found scholarship America very accessible through the website.
> Warm regards,
> Morgan A Estes
> 
> 
>> On Sep 3, 2025, at 9:58 PM, Kinnick Woolley via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I don’t know of any apps specifically, but I do know that you can get a scholarship in your state affiliate of the national Federation of the blind or you could also get it on the national level two
>> Shanon Woolley
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> 
>>>> On Sep 3, 2025, at 8:46 PM, Kendra Schaber via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all!
>>> I just did a search for accessible scholarship apps in the IOS  App Store only to not really find a good one to use to apply for scholarships for college. I found just a bout everything else but that specific kind of app. Does anyone know of any good accessible scholarship apps for iphone users? I’d greatly appriciate this assistance!
>>> Kendra
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> NABS-L mailing list
>>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L:
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>> 
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From redwing731 at gmail.com  Thu Sep  4 03:05:52 2025
From: redwing731 at gmail.com (Kendra Schaber)
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2025 03:05:52 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible Schollarship apps for iphone users.
In-Reply-To: <9311D9C4-8B2F-4B74-967E-AAF1C1140A52@gmail.com>
References: <FB95EB07-3B15-453F-907F-7D5677A7A948@gmail.com>
 <9311D9C4-8B2F-4B74-967E-AAF1C1140A52@gmail.com>
Message-ID: 
	<CYXPR19MB8311863E1767BED6FE98B0DBA800A@CYXPR19MB8311.namprd19.prod.outlook.com>

Hi all!
I’ll have to check out Scholarship America. Thank you for that website idea!
Kendra


Please excuse any errors that sneak past my editing attempts. Thank you for taking the time to read my email message!

Kendra Schaber
Pronouns: she, her and her's
I'm a multicultural who's always learning about the world. I'm a language learner who knows from first hand experience that languages are more complicated than we ever know until we learn a new language for the very first time. I'm not an expert in any calture, including my own. If i'm an expert in anything, it's my own lived experiences.
May we all embrace diversity and improve the environment!
Blessed be!
“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”, author unknown

________________________________
From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Morgan Estes via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 7:25:23 PM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Morgan Estes <morganaestes at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible Schollarship apps for iphone users.

Ok hopefully you see this now but Kendra I was saying scholarship America is a very accessible website for finding scholarships.
Warm regards,
Morgan A Estes


> On Sep 3, 2025, at 10:23 PM, Morgan Estes <morganaestes at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hey Kendra,
> Its not an app but I found scholarship America very accessible through the website.
> Warm regards,
> Morgan A Estes
>
>
>> On Sep 3, 2025, at 9:58 PM, Kinnick Woolley via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I don’t know of any apps specifically, but I do know that you can get a scholarship in your state affiliate of the national Federation of the blind or you could also get it on the national level two
>> Shanon Woolley
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>
>>>> On Sep 3, 2025, at 8:46 PM, Kendra Schaber via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi all!
>>> I just did a search for accessible scholarship apps in the IOS  App Store only to not really find a good one to use to apply for scholarships for college. I found just a bout everything else but that specific kind of app. Does anyone know of any good accessible scholarship apps for iphone users? I’d greatly appriciate this assistance!
>>> Kendra
>>>
>>> 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/kinnickwoolley%40gmail.com
>>
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From redwing731 at gmail.com  Thu Sep  4 03:11:11 2025
From: redwing731 at gmail.com (Kendra Schaber)
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2025 03:11:11 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Accessible Schollarship apps for iphone users.
In-Reply-To: <B4099CAD-94CB-4C2A-ACC1-48497745A5D8@gmail.com>
References: <111177E5-6BBE-4DFB-A982-09B4F0DCEACF@gmail.com>
 <B4099CAD-94CB-4C2A-ACC1-48497745A5D8@gmail.com>
Message-ID: 
	<CYXPR19MB8311F4BD42EEE50486396BC6A800A@CYXPR19MB8311.namprd19.prod.outlook.com>

Hi all!
I know about the NFB scholarships, but I have to go beyond the NFB since my local vocational rehab requires me to apply to 5 scholarships, and the NFB only offers one at the state level and one at the national level; so that’s only 2 scholarships. Luckily, they don’t care if I go over 5 scholarships, but the bottom limit is 5 scholarships. They don’t even require me to win them so long as I apply to them. Regardless of any requirements, they’re still good to have on your side anyway since they help with college funding and you don’t have to pay them back.
Kendra


Please excuse any errors that sneak past my editing attempts. Thank you for taking the time to read my email message!

Kendra Schaber
Pronouns: she, her and her's
I'm a multicultural who's always learning about the world. I'm a language learner who knows from first hand experience that languages are more complicated than we ever know until we learn a new language for the very first time. I'm not an expert in any calture, including my own. If i'm an expert in anything, it's my own lived experiences.
May we all embrace diversity and improve the environment!
Blessed be!
“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”, author unknown

________________________________
From: Kinnick Woolley <kinnickwoolley at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 6:56:50 PM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Kendra Schaber <redwing731 at gmail.com>; nabs-l at nfbnet.org <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Accessible Schollarship apps for iphone users.

I don’t know of any apps specifically, but I do know that you can get a scholarship in your state affiliate of the national Federation of the blind or you could also get it on the national level two
Shanon Woolley
Sent from my iPhone


> On Sep 3, 2025, at 8:46 PM, Kendra Schaber via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi all!
> I just did a search for accessible scholarship apps in the IOS  App Store only to not really find a good one to use to apply for scholarships for college. I found just a bout everything else but that specific kind of app. Does anyone know of any good accessible scholarship apps for iphone users? I’d greatly appriciate this assistance!
> Kendra
>
> 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/kinnickwoolley%40gmail.com

From nabs.president at gmail.com  Sat Sep  6 21:41:41 2025
From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Lauren Altman National Student President)
Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2025 16:41:41 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] NABS September Town Hall Tomorrow!!!
Message-ID: <58FF3E67-761E-4343-9857-176B2ADE2AF8@gmail.com>

Happy Saturday NABS!!! 
Friendly reminder that our first Town Hall of the Federation year will be tomorrow at 8:00 PM ET in our usual Zoom room. Come to find out about our committees and how you can get involved. And of course, feel free to come with questions or submit them ahead of time with the following Google Form. It is anonymous with the option of including your name.   
Form: https://forms.gle/67pAvT1cqTrBm95s8

<https://zoom.us/my/blindstudents> 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


From elizabethminer at verizon.net  Wed Sep 10 17:46:15 2025
From: elizabethminer at verizon.net (Elizabeth Miner)
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:46:15 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Advocacy vommittee  forces
References: <9DEC8384-D0C6-4774-941E-888F3661481B.ref@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <9DEC8384-D0C6-4774-941E-888F3661481B@verizon.net>

Hello all,

I hope you are all doing well. My name is Lizzy, and I am honored to serve as your 2025-2026 NABS Advocacy Committee chair.

If you are receiving this email, it is because you expressed interest in participating in the NABS Advocacy group. We have two opportunities for you: the governmental/legal task force and the interpersonal task force. The governmental/legal task force will mainly focus on knowing and spreading knowledge about your rights as a blind person, keeping up with legislative activities, and how to ensure your rights are not violated,  and what to do if there is an issue. The interpersonal task force will focus on interactions between you, your professors, family and friends, and other people you might interact with. These task forces will meet once a week at a time determined by the task force. You will also assist in planning and running monthly DARE calls, among other tasks that will be defined as we go along. 

If you are interested in the governmental/legal advocacy task force, please get in touch with Noor,  who will serve as the task force lead at noorkhraisat06 at gmail.com

If you are interested in the interpersonal advocacy task force, please get in touch with Ryan,  who will serve as that task force's head at rlukowicz649 at g.rwu.edu

When emailing your task force lead, please CC me on the email.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me here at elizabethminer at verizon.net or over the phone at (908) 666-3923

In addition to the task forces we are working on planning our first DARE call for September which will serve as an open forum for your successes, questions and stories related to advocacy. 
Thank you 

Kind regards,
Elizabeth Miner 

From nabs.president at gmail.com  Sat Sep 13 20:36:27 2025
From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Lauren Chaya Altman,
 President of the National Association of Blind Students)
Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:36:27 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] NFB of Colorado Cruise Fundraiser
Message-ID: <CBBAD618-9BEA-4061-ABA5-4B9FEF71371B@gmail.com>

Sending the following link on behalf of the NFB of Colorado. 
The raffle drawing will take place during the Colorado convention in November. The winner does not need to be present to win. 

https://nfbco.org/state-raffle



Lauren Chaya Altman
President
National Association of Blind Students
Pronouns: she/her
Email: nabs.president at gmail.com
Phone: 973-930-7473  

From rothmanjd at gmail.com  Mon Sep 15 15:03:42 2025
From: rothmanjd at gmail.com (rothmanjd at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:03:42 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Support Scholarships for Blind Students: Online Auction -
 Closes September 19, 2025
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The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD) is holding an
online auction to raise funds for the John T. McCraw Scholarship Program.
This scholarship is awarded to blind and low vision Marylanders attending
college or graduate programs.  This auction is open to all.  We will
announce the winners at the NFBMD Crab Feast on September 19, 2025, but you
do not have to be present to win.  

 

To view and bid on auction items, please visit the

NFB of Maryland Crab Feast Auction Site <https://givebutter.com/c/0dPMjC>  

and click on the "Auction" link.

 

Please share this opportunity widely.

 

For questions, contact President at nfbmd.org <mailto:President at nfbmd.org>  or
at 443-426-4110.

 

 

Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not
the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back

 

From elizabethminer at verizon.net  Thu Sep 18 19:16:28 2025
From: elizabethminer at verizon.net (Elizabeth Miner)
Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:16:28 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [NABS-L] September DARE call
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Hello NABSters,and welcome back.

 

Whetheryou are still in high school, just starting college, or are in graduate school,we have all been there and know the questions and concerns that arise when itcomes to accessibility. 

 

Jointhe National Association of Blind Students Advocacy Committee for our firstDARE call of the 2025-2026 academic year on Sunday, September 21st, at 8:00PM EST over Zoom for a candid discussion on accommodations and access needsin school. Collaborate with us to brainstorm ways to tackle access barriers. Shareyour stories and hear from others as we work to build a supportive community. 

 

We hope to see you allthere!

 

Please note that dueto the nature of this call and out of respect for everyone’s privacy, it will NOTbe recorded. 

 

Join here: https://zoom.us/my/blindstudents

 

Questions? Pleasecontact Lizzy Miner, Advocacy Committee chair, at elizabethminer at verizon.net

 


Kind regards,Elizabeth Miner
(she/her/hers)

From nabs.president at gmail.com  Fri Sep 19 18:31:01 2025
From: nabs.president at gmail.com (Lauren Chaya Altman,
 President of the National Association of Blind Students)
Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:31:01 -0500
Subject: [NABS-L] Connect Alt and Internship Opportunity
Message-ID: <C3E5883E-0705-45F8-92B7-BBA4B416814F@gmail.com>

Happy Friday!

In case you didn't get to meet them at convention, Connect Alt is an organization that strives to connect blind people with the many different events and programs put on for the blindness community all across the country. Their website features a calendar of events from several different blindness organizations and lists both in-person and virtual programming.
Here is their website: www.connectalt.com

They are also looking for an intern to help out with all that they do: https://connectalt.com/ProgramDetail?id=68c3b3a52b082a3608db840b

 

Warmly,
Lauren

Lauren Chaya Altman
President
National Association of Blind Students
Pronouns: she/her
Email: nabs.president at gmail.com
Phone: 973-930-7473  

From elizabethminer at verizon.net  Sat Sep 20 22:07:10 2025
From: elizabethminer at verizon.net (Elizabeth Miner)
Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:07:10 -0400
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From nyirah17 at gmail.com  Sun Sep 21 04:05:31 2025
From: nyirah17 at gmail.com (Z'Leah Liburd)
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:05:31 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Florida students September panel
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Hello!
 The Florida Association of Blind Students (FABS) is excited to host our
September Panel—and you won’t want to miss it!
Join us on Sunday, September 21st at 6 PM for a dynamic session featuring
our very own Ramario Blake and Ryan Mann from Florida, who will lead a
15-minute presentation on Accessible Technology and Devices.
We’ll be exploring tools such as JAWS with computers and smartphones,
braille devices, smart canes, digital recorders, and more. Whether you’re a
student, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious, this is your chance to learn
about the cool technologies out there—some you may know, and others you may
not.
Why Attend?
Discover the latest in accessible technology
Learn how devices can make life and school more manageable
Hear from peers who actively use these tools
Bring your questions for open discussion
And if you can’t make it live, don’t worry—we’ll do our best to record the
session.
When: Sunday, September 21st
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: On zoom.
We’d love to have you there—come learn,  Sharon be inspired!




Z’Leah Liburd (She/her)

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

President, Florida Association of Blind Students

President, State Wide Chapter

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From gene.sh.kim at gmail.com  Sun Sep 21 15:47:48 2025
From: gene.sh.kim at gmail.com (Gene Kim)
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 08:47:48 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: [NFBC-Info] Rescheduled Argument in Payan v. Los
 Angeles Community College
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Begin forwarded message:

> From: president--- via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Date: September 20, 2025 at 8:00:18 PM PDT
> To: president at nfbcal.org
> Cc: president at nfbcal.org
> Subject: [NFBC-Info] Rescheduled Argument in Payan v. Los Angeles Community College
> 
> As you may recall, a jury awarded over $230,000 to two of our blind students
> because Los Angeles Community College discriminated against them. The judge
> in the case has since incorrectly ruled that those students should not
> receive their award from the jury. We have appealed that terrible decision
> to the Ninth Circuit.
> 
> The hearing with the appellate judges is coming up in Pasadena. Let's send a
> strong message to those judges that the blindness community cares about this
> case. They need to know that it matters when colleges discriminate against
> blind students. Letting LACCD off the hook without having to pay real
> damages is insulting to our civil rights and will encourage more bad
> behavior from colleges.
> 
> We'd like to see as many canes and service animals as possible in the
> gallery observing the proceedings. It will also be a very interesting debate
> among the judges and lawyers about the legal issues in the case. You are
> guaranteed to learn something about your own legal rights. Please promote
> the following at your chapter meetings and with groups in the region.
> 
> What: oral argument before the 9th Circuit in Payan v. Los Angeles Community
> College District
> When: Rescheduled to Thursday morning, November 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.  PT
> (arrive by 8:30 a.m. to get through security).
> Where: Courtroom 3 of the Pasadena courthouse: Richard H. Chambers Court of
> Appeals Building, 125 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105.
> Why: to send a strong message that jury damages awards to blind students are
> important to preserve our equal rights in the classroom
> Who: all blind people who care about equal access to higher education
> How: contact Florentino Becerra at becerra.florentino at gmail.com
> <mailto:becerra.florentino at gmail.com>  or (714) 768-5665 if you have further
> questions about details
> 
> 
> 
> Tim Elder
> President
> National Federation of the Blind of California
> president at nfbcal.org <mailto:president at nfbcal.org>
> (916) 382-0372
> http://www.nfbcal.org/
> 
> Did you know that blind Californians are holding monthly meetings in your
> region over Zoom and telephone? Check out our virtual local chapter and
> division meetings. All are welcome to attend.
> http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Tim Elder
> 
> President
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of California
> 
> <mailto:president at nfbcal.org> president at nfbcal.org
> 
> (916) 382-0372
> 
> <http://www.nfbcal.org/> http://www.nfbcal.org/
> 
> 
> 
> Did you know that blind Californians are holding monthly meetings in your
> region over Zoom and telephone?  Check out our virtual local chapter and
> division meetings.  All are welcome to attend.
> 
> <http://www.nfbcal.org/chapters-and-divisions/>
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From yassirbohorquez at gmail.com  Sun Sep 21 20:08:17 2025
From: yassirbohorquez at gmail.com (Yassir Bohorquez)
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:08:17 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] [NFBF-L] Florida students September panel
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From arielle71 at gmail.com  Mon Sep 22 15:43:41 2025
From: arielle71 at gmail.com (Arielle Silverman)
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:43:41 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: AFB Research Webinar: Analyzing Data When You Are
 Blind or Have
 Low Vision
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From shawnabraham21 at gmail.com  Mon Sep 22 22:26:59 2025
From: shawnabraham21 at gmail.com (Shawn)
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:26:59 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] AFB Research Webinar: Analyzing Data When You Are Blind
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Hi everyone,
Thank you for this resource. As I am soon starting a graduate program that will require a lot of data analysis, can anyone recommend any other resources?

Thank you

> On Sep 22, 2025, at 11:43 AM, Arielle Silverman via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone,
> For those of you taking statistics this semester or next semester and
> wondering what software is accessible, this is for you!
> Same if you are doing any quantitative or qualitative research.
> 
> 
> AFB Research Webinar: October 1, 2025 at 12PM Eastern
> 
> Many common tools for statistics and qualitative data analysis are
> difficult for blind and low-vision people to use, making it harder for
> blind and low-vision students to advance into research careers. However,
> there are tools and strategies that can be effective. Whether you are a
> student taking your first stats class or a blind or low-vision research
> professional, join us to learn the latest tips and tricks for analyzing
> data, accessibly!
> 
> AFB researchers will be joined by Dr. Jonathan Godfrey, a renowned blind
> statistician and senior lecturer at Massey University, and Emily Romero, a
> blind doctoral student and qualitative expert at the University of Northern
> Colorado, who will share their advice and lived experiences with us.
> 
> Register today
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From akliesiateshome22 at gmail.com  Tue Sep 23 20:47:38 2025
From: akliesiateshome22 at gmail.com (Akliesia Teshome)
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:47:38 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Upcoming Membership Call: September 28th, 8:00pm
Message-ID: 
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*Good afternoon, NABS Nation,*

My name is Akliesia Teshome, and I have the honor of serving as the
Co-Chair of the Membership Committee. I am currently a rising junior at
Boston University, majoring in Economics with a minor in Business. Outside
of academics, I enjoy spending time with friends, traveling
internationally, and exploring different boba tea shops.

On behalf of our incredible Committee, I am thrilled to invite you to our
upcoming Membership Call. This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect,
share ideas, and strengthen our NABS community. Please find the information
below and we hope to see you there!



📢 *ANNOUNCING BACK TO SCHOOL!!!*
*A NABS Recess and Study Break: For the Coolest Comeback of the Semester*

*WHEN?* Sunday, September 28 at 8:00 PM Eastern
*WHERE?* In the NABS Zoom Room
*(https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 <https://zoom.us/j/4678833687>)*

*WHO?* If you’re a high school or college student (NABS member or not)
feeling the chaos of the back-to-school season, this one’s for you!

Whether you’re:

   - Looking for a quick study break
   - Curious about how other blind students are navigating college
   - Wanting to share your own tips and stories
   - Or just in need of some good vibes and great company…

✨ We want YOU in the room! Bring a friend (or five) so they can get to know
the most amazing student network in the country.



*WHAT’S HAPPENING?*
This isn’t your average Zoom call! We’ll be diving into four fun and
interactive breakout rooms, hosted by blind students like YOU:

   - 📖 *Bookworms Unite:* Swapping book recs and accessible reads
   - 🏅 *Adaptive Athlete Hour:* Talking blind sports and how to bring them
   to your campus
   - 🎭 *Clubs, Culture, and Campus Life:* Tips and tricks for joining or
   leading clubs
   - 🎓 *Smarty Pants Savvy:* Finding academic resources (writing centers,
   disability services, and more)



*WHY COME?*
Because NABS is the moment, the movement, and a network of blind students
who are driven, diverse, and ready to lift each other up. You’ll walk away
with:

   - Practical knowledge you won’t get anywhere else
   - New friends who *get* you
   - A deeper connection to the blind student community
   - A gateway into years of connections, knowledge, and fun

So what are you waiting for? Take a recess with NABS and make this your
coolest comeback yet!

From jahmilgarrett at gmail.com  Fri Sep 26 22:48:19 2025
From: jahmilgarrett at gmail.com (Jahmil Garrett-Bey)
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:48:19 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Meet and greet game night
Message-ID: 
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🎉 Hey NFB Family! 🎉

The Virginia Association of Blind Students is hosting a Meet & Greet Game
Night—and you’re invited!

Come hang out, laugh, and test your skills with games like:
🎤 Name That Song
🧠 Trivia
🎶 Finish That Lyric

We know life can get stressful, so let’s take a break, relax, and have some
fun together. This is also a great chance to connect with other students
and friends from across the Federation.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 27th
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM (ET)
💻 Where: Zoom Click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6025022255 to join a Zoom
Meeting

Don’t miss it—be there or be slightly lopsided! 😉

From arielle71 at gmail.com  Sun Sep 28 13:12:56 2025
From: arielle71 at gmail.com (Arielle Silverman)
Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2025 09:12:56 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Fwd: AFB Research Webinar: Analyzing Data When You Are
 Blind or Have
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Please join this webinar if you are a blind student and your program
requires statistics or qualitative research (or both). The webinar will be
recorded on Youtube if you can't attend live.

AFB Research Webinar: October 1, 2025 at 12PM Eastern

Many common tools for statistics and qualitative data analysis are
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blind and low-vision students to advance into research careers. However,
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AFB researchers will be joined by Dr. Jonathan Godfrey, a renowned blind
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From famjad917 at gmail.com  Sun Sep 28 15:31:03 2025
From: famjad917 at gmail.com (Fahad Amjad)
Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:31:03 +0000
Subject: [NABS-L] Which is better, Mac or Windows?
Message-ID: 
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all,

My name is Fahad and I hope y’all are doing well.
I’m in the market for purchasing a new laptop and I’m torn between Windows or Mac. In regards to accessibility and user experience, I’d love to pick y’all’s brain and get y’all’s take. Is Windows or Mac more accessible? Which one works better with screen readers like JAWS or VoiceOver?

I’d love to talk to y’all more about this. Feel free to email me, but honestly what works better is texting or calling me at my cell: 904-891-5865.

Best,
Fahad Amjad

From jsorozco at gmail.com  Sun Sep 28 16:42:18 2025
From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco)
Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:42:18 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Which is better, Mac or Windows?
In-Reply-To: 
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References: 
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Message-ID: <044701dc3096$db118b60$9134a220$@gmail.com>

LOL. Such a subjective question. I'll share with you a post I wrote earlier this year on my experience with Mac OS:

https://joeorozco.com/i-tried-and-failed-at-mac-os/

Joe

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Subject: [NABS-L] Which is better, Mac or Windows?

all,

My name is Fahad and I hope y’all are doing well.
I’m in the market for purchasing a new laptop and I’m torn between Windows or Mac. In regards to accessibility and user experience, I’d love to pick y’all’s brain and get y’all’s take. Is Windows or Mac more accessible? Which one works better with screen readers like JAWS or VoiceOver?

I’d love to talk to y’all more about this. Feel free to email me, but honestly what works better is texting or calling me at my cell: 904-891-5865.

Best,
Fahad Amjad
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From ignasicambra at gmail.com  Sun Sep 28 22:20:03 2025
From: ignasicambra at gmail.com (Ignasi Cambra)
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:20:03 +0200
Subject: [NABS-L] Which is better, Mac or Windows?
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Message-ID: <E2A327F9-A330-4AEE-A3FD-0B2A1C838D1A@gmail.com>

I found the article below extremely interesting and entertaining. I am a Mac user, and after two failed attempts at buying PCs last year I am now using Windows in VmWare Fusion when I need it. The two laptops I bought and returned last year were top-of-the line business machines from Lenovo and Samsung, and I found all the bloatware and fan noise were simply unbearable. The system felt generally very slow and annoying, and at least back then I felt like it was a bit to early to buy an Arm pc. I can tell you that Windows 11 is smoother, quieter and more enjoyable running virtually in my Macbook Pro than in any pc I have seen as of late. I missed being able to use Office and JAWS, but for most other things I find Mac OS vastly superior. Now I really feel like I have the best of both worlds, and the Mac OS integration features offered by VmWare make the experience even better.

Hope this helps!

IC

Sent from my iPhone

> On 28 Sep 2025, at 18:43, Joe Orozco via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> LOL. Such a subjective question. I'll share with you a post I wrote earlier this year on my experience with Mac OS:
> 
> https://joeorozco.com/i-tried-and-failed-at-mac-os/
> 
> Joe
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
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> 
> all,
> 
> My name is Fahad and I hope y’all are doing well.
> I’m in the market for purchasing a new laptop and I’m torn between Windows or Mac. In regards to accessibility and user experience, I’d love to pick y’all’s brain and get y’all’s take. Is Windows or Mac more accessible? Which one works better with screen readers like JAWS or VoiceOver?
> 
> I’d love to talk to y’all more about this. Feel free to email me, but honestly what works better is texting or calling me at my cell: 904-891-5865.
> 
> Best,
> Fahad Amjad
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From morganaestes at gmail.com  Sun Sep 28 22:57:11 2025
From: morganaestes at gmail.com (Morgan Estes)
Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:57:11 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Which is better, Mac or Windows?
In-Reply-To: <E2A327F9-A330-4AEE-A3FD-0B2A1C838D1A@gmail.com>
References: <E2A327F9-A330-4AEE-A3FD-0B2A1C838D1A@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0BA0A0F1-D2D6-4521-B896-90EC4BC9F7BE@gmail.com>

I use a 2024 HP 16 in laptop I like it pretty well I just use my phone and iPad more often to get work done.
Warm regards,
Morgan A Estes


> On Sep 28, 2025, at 6:21 PM, Ignasi Cambra via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I found the article below extremely interesting and entertaining. I am a Mac user, and after two failed attempts at buying PCs last year I am now using Windows in VmWare Fusion when I need it. The two laptops I bought and returned last year were top-of-the line business machines from Lenovo and Samsung, and I found all the bloatware and fan noise were simply unbearable. The system felt generally very slow and annoying, and at least back then I felt like it was a bit to early to buy an Arm pc. I can tell you that Windows 11 is smoother, quieter and more enjoyable running virtually in my Macbook Pro than in any pc I have seen as of late. I missed being able to use Office and JAWS, but for most other things I find Mac OS vastly superior. Now I really feel like I have the best of both worlds, and the Mac OS integration features offered by VmWare make the experience even better.
> 
> Hope this helps!
> 
> IC
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 28 Sep 2025, at 18:43, Joe Orozco via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> LOL. Such a subjective question. I'll share with you a post I wrote earlier this year on my experience with Mac OS:
>> 
>> https://joeorozco.com/i-tried-and-failed-at-mac-os/
>> 
>> Joe
>> 
>> --
>> Joe Orozco: Your Message, My Mission
>> https://joeorozco.com/services/
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Fahad Amjad via NABS-L
>> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2025 11:31 AM
>> To: NABS List Serv <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Fahad Amjad <famjad917 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [NABS-L] Which is better, Mac or Windows?
>> 
>> all,
>> 
>> My name is Fahad and I hope y’all are doing well.
>> I’m in the market for purchasing a new laptop and I’m torn between Windows or Mac. In regards to accessibility and user experience, I’d love to pick y’all’s brain and get y’all’s take. Is Windows or Mac more accessible? Which one works better with screen readers like JAWS or VoiceOver?
>> 
>> I’d love to talk to y’all more about this. Feel free to email me, but honestly what works better is texting or calling me at my cell: 904-891-5865.
>> 
>> Best,
>> Fahad Amjad
>> _______________________________________________
>> NABS-L mailing list
>> NABS-L at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NABS-L:
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>> 
>> 
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From nikkidadlani at gmail.com  Sun Sep 28 23:38:18 2025
From: nikkidadlani at gmail.com (Nikhil Dadlani)
Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:38:18 -0700
Subject: [NABS-L] Starting Soon: NABS Membership Social
Message-ID: 
 <CAMdD_Kpp3RhcMmte3uViWxH5RPdKk-zugJHhXorzDCotFQO_1w@mail.gmail.com>

*Good afternoon, NABS Nation,*

My name is Akliesia  Teshome, and I have the honor of serving as the
Co-Chair of the Membership Committee. I am currently a rising junior at
Boston University, majoring in Economics with a minor in Business. Outside
of academics, I enjoy spending time with friends, traveling
internationally, and exploring different boba tea shops.

On behalf of our incredible Committee, I am thrilled to invite you to our
upcoming Membership Call. This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect,
share ideas, and strengthen our NABS community. Please find the information
below and we hope to see you there!

📢 *ANNOUNCING BACK TO SCHOOL!!!*
*A NABS Recess and Study Break: For the Coolest Comeback of the Semester*

*WHEN?* Sunday, September 28 at 8:00 PM Eastern
*WHERE?* In the NABS Zoom Room
*( https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 < https://zoom.us/j/4678833687 > )*

*WHO?* If you’re a high school or college student (NABS member or not)
feeling the chaos of the back-to-school season, this one’s for you!

Whether you’re:

   - Looking for a quick study break
   - Curious about how other blind students are navigating college
   - Wanting to share your own tips and stories
   - Or just in need of some good vibes and great company…

✨ We want YOU in the room! Bring a friend (or five) so they can get to know
the most amazing student network in the country.

*WHAT’S HAPPENING?*
This isn’t your average Zoom call! We’ll be diving into four fun and
interactive breakout rooms, hosted by blind students like YOU:

   - 📖 *Bookworms Unite:* Swapping book recs and accessible reads
   - 🏅 *Adaptive Athlete Hour:* Talking blind sports and how to bring them
   to your campus
   - 🎭 *Clubs, Culture, and Campus Life:* Tips and tricks for joining or
   leading clubs
   - 🎓 *Smarty Pants Savvy:* Finding academic resources (writing centers,
   disability services, and more)

*WHY COME?*
Because NABS is the moment, the movement, and a network of blind students
who are driven, diverse, and ready to lift each other up. You’ll walk away
with:

   - Practical knowledge you won’t get anywhere else
   - New friends who *get* you
   - A deeper connection to the blind student community
   - A gateway into years of connections, knowledge, and fun

So what are you waiting for? Take a recess with NABS and make this your
coolest comeback yet!

From mariamfahmy614 at gmail.com  Mon Sep 29 00:36:36 2025
From: mariamfahmy614 at gmail.com (Mariam Fahmy)
Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:36:36 -0400
Subject: [NABS-L] Which is better, Mac or Windows?
Message-ID: <68d9d497.050a0220.3d2065.4fe2@mx.google.com>

Hi All,
I have zero experience with Mac, but am curious to learn more about it. 
Does having a virtual Windows OS on a Mac through VMWARE slow down the performance of the Mac OS itself? Also, are you able to use Google Chrome (the app) instead of Safari along with the Microsoft Office apps found on Windows? How is it with braille displays? 
Best,
Mariam FahmyOn Sep 28, 2025 6:20 PM, Ignasi Cambra via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> I found the article below extremely interesting and entertaining. I am a Mac user, and after two failed attempts at buying PCs last year I am now using Windows in VmWare Fusion when I need it. The two laptops I bought and returned last year were top-of-the line business machines from Lenovo and Samsung, and I found all the bloatware and fan noise were simply unbearable. The system felt generally very slow and annoying, and at least back then I felt like it was a bit to early to buy an Arm pc. I can tell you that Windows 11 is smoother, quieter and more enjoyable running virtually in my Macbook Pro than in any pc I have seen as of late. I missed being able to use Office and JAWS, but for most other things I find Mac OS vastly superior. Now I really feel like I have the best of both worlds, and the Mac OS integration features offered by VmWare make the experience even better.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> IC
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On 28 Sep 2025, at 18:43, Joe Orozco via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > 
> > LOL. Such a subjective question. I'll share with you a post I wrote earlier this year on my experience with Mac OS:
> > 
> > https://joeorozco.com/i-tried-and-failed-at-mac-os/
> > 
> > Joe
> > 
> > --
> > Joe Orozco: Your Message, My Mission
> > https://joeorozco.com/services/
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Fahad Amjad via NABS-L
> > Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2025 11:31 AM
> > To: NABS List Serv <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Fahad Amjad <famjad917 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: [NABS-L] Which is better, Mac or Windows?
> > 
> > all,
> > 
> > My name is Fahad and I hope y’all are doing well.
> > I’m in the market for purchasing a new laptop and I’m torn between Windows or Mac. In regards to accessibility and user experience, I’d love to pick y’all’s brain and get y’all’s take. Is Windows or Mac more accessible? Which one works better with screen readers like JAWS or VoiceOver?
> > 
> > I’d love to talk to y’all more about this. Feel free to email me, but honestly what works better is texting or calling me at my cell: 904-891-5865.
> > 
> > Best,
> > Fahad Amjad
> > _______________________________________________
> > NABS-L mailing list
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> > 
> > 
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