[Nebraska-Senior-Blind] One thing to fix - RE: Tonight's Secretary's Report Attached

Tue Mar 14 19:07:16 UTC 2023

Hello All!

Sorry I couldn't make last nights meeting.  I hope all your questions were answered!  I do have 3 fit breaks scheduled into the agenda, but you might want to have a couple more options on hand just in case people get restless!

I know people had asked about the list of exhibitors for convention.  I've pasted it below as well as attached it to this message.  It is also available online and at convention in large print or braille if you chose one of those formats. 

Please let me know if you have any other questions and I look forward to seeing everyone at convention!

National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska
2023 State Convention Exhibitor Packet

A 4x6 index card with your name in print and braille can be found in your registration packet. Have each of the vendors you visit punch the card. If you visit all vendors return the card to the information table to be placed in a cash drawing on Sunday morning. Must be present to win.

A. T. Guys
Your access technology experts! Founded in 2008, A. T. Guys provides affordable technology solutions for consumers, businesses and educational customers. Our product line includes mobile phone software and accessories, portable electronics, screen readers, braille translation software, and accessible games. With over 30 years of combined technology experience, our trainers offer customized instruction, via phone or online voice chat, on a wide array of assistive technology products.
Contact: J.J. Meddaugh, Owner
 (269) 216-4798
support at atguys.com
www.atguys.com

Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP)
ATP is Nebraska’s State Assistive Technology Program. We are a state agency underneath Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation. ATP’s mission is to help people learn about and obtain assistive technology so that they can better live, learn and work.
Contact: Tobias Orr, Director 
(402) 471-0735
atp at nebraska.gov
www.atp.nebraska.gov

Bus Across Nebraska to Black Hills Regional Ski for Light
This organization, with the help of a group of volunteers, is excited to offer an opportunity to individuals to travel to the week-long Black Hills Regional Ski for Light annual winter event in Deadwood, South Dakota, held in January! The week-long program is, of course, a lot of fun, but any participant or volunteer for the program would tell you that, more than that, it is the most inspiring and motivating event offered to blind, low vision, or otherwise physically challenged individuals.
Contact: Ward Kinney 
(402) 630-3640
whkinney at gmail.com
www.busacrossneb.org

Christian Record Services, Inc. – Gold Level Sponsor
Christian Record Services offers free programs and services, including a library providing books and resources in braille, large print and audio, as well as Bibles and Bible lessons; seventeen live call-in programs a week on PhoneFaith; scholarships to camp adventures for children and adults, and undergraduate scholarships.
Contact: Kristine Lemons, Director of Mission Advancement
(402) 488-0981
info at christianrecord.org
www.christianrecord.org

Independence Science – Silver Level Sponsor
Independence Science has partnered with the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired to offer you free science accessibility materials! Come learn about the Talking LabQuest, Consultation Services and more.
Contact: Ashley Neybert, Curriculum Specialist
(866) 862-9665 
aneybert at independencescience.com
www.independencescience.com
Kelly’s Art
Kelly is a blind artist who paints landscapes, both tactile and standard. Her goal is to provide beautiful art. 
Contact: Kelly Coleman
(402) 432-1877
colemankelly268 at gmail.com

NanoPac, Inc.
NanoPac, Inc. has been helping the blind and visually impaired in Nebraska since 1987, representing the majority of manufacturers of blindness products. We provide technology products to help persons who are blind and visually impaired so that they can remain independent. We have the largest inventory of new products. All low vision, braille and blindness technology products sold come with life-time support. We will take older equipment in on trade and properly recycle these as needed.
Contact: Patrick J. Fischer
(402) 699-4357
patrick at nanopac.com
www.nanopac.com

National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Information Table
Available throughout convention; grab some NFB publications, ask questions and receive information on FM transmitters. This is also the drop off spot for your completed vender cards and door prizes, and where you can buy a warrant for arrest for a fellow Federationist!

National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Greater At-Large Chapter
Get a fresh start to your day with our freshly started Greater At-Large Chapter. Muffins, cheese, nuts, fruit, and drinks will be available for purchase each morning of convention. Find the Greater At-Large Chapter members just inside Lancaster 4,5,6. 
Contact: Kimberly Scherbarth, President
(308) 224-1134
greater-at-large at ne.nfb.org
www.ne.nfb.org/greater-at-large

National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Lincoln Chapter
Support the host chapter and meet some of its members! Score some delicious Baker’s Chocolates for just $5 a bag! Get in on a chance to win a set of Bose Tempo Sport Sunglasses; one chance for $5 and three chances for $10!
Contact: Amy Eidenmiller, President
(402) 450-1816
lincoln at ne.nfb.org
www.ne.nfb.org/lincoln

National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Omaha Chapter
Satisfy your cravings with some Indiana Popcorn! Ready to eat and only $5 a bag, how can you resist the flavors of sea salt, aged white cheddar, movie theatre butter, or sweet & salty kettle? Also, for just $5 check out a wide selection of audio books. 
Contact: Bob Burns, President
(402) 210-5750
omaha at ne.nfb.org
www.ne.nfb.org/omaha

NFB-Newsline® Nebraska
NFB-Newsline® is a free audio news service for anyone who is blind, low-vision, deafblind, or otherwise print-disabled that offers access to more than 500 publications, emergency weather alerts, job listings and more. Visit with the Nebraska Coordinator and get information, sign-up or receive your existing credentials.
Contact: Kimberly Scherbarth, Outreach Coordinator 
(308) 224-1134
 newsline at ne.nfb.org
www.nfbnewsline.org

Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired (NCECBVI)
NCECBVI serves children from infancy through age 21. NCECBVI’s program offers the expertise and specialized skills of the center’s staff to serve students who are blind or visually impaired in residential, day and outreach settings. Services are provided to local school districts, students, families, teachers, and other support staff.
Contact: Tanya Armstrong, Superintendent
(402) 873-5513
tarmstrong at esu4.net
www.ncecbvi.org

Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI)
NCBVI provides a wide variety of services aimed at empowering blind and visually impaired Nebraskans to live independently, attain higher education and find, retain and advance in their careers.
Contact: Carlos Servan, Executive Director
(402) 471-2891
NCBVI.Autho at nebraska.gov
www.ncbvi.nebraska.gov

Nebraska Recycling Council
The Nebraska Recycling Council is a statewide, member-based, 501c3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to maximize the economic and environmental benefits of resource recovery in Nebraska. We are interested in speaking with blind and low vision Nebraskans about their experiences recycling in an effort to improve recycling accessibility.
Contact: Allison Majerus, Program Director
(402) 436-2384
amajerus at nrcne.org 
www.nrcne.org

Nebraska Secretary of State
The Secretary of State serves as Nebraska’s chief election officer. Working with election officials in the state’s 93 counties, the Elections Division oversees election law, the conduct of elections in the state, election tabulation equipment and ballot marking devices, and the state voter registration system. Try out the ExpressVote machine and get general voting questions answered.
Contact: Jennifer Beckmann, Elections Coordinator
(402) 471-2555
sos.elect at nebraska.gov
www.sos.nebraska.gov

Radio Talking Book Service (RTBS)
Radio Talking Book Service is a nonprofit radio station that broadcasts print information across Nebraska via radio signal and the internet. Volunteers read newspapers and magazines aloud, and their diverse voices are broadcast to blind, low vision, or print impaired listeners. RTBS provides radios at no cost to eligible listeners.
Contact: Bekah Jerde, Director
(402) 572-3003
info at rtbs.org
www.rtbs.org

ReUnite – Silver Level Sponsor
ReUnite is a Lincoln-based tech startup that makes it easy to request a curbside collection service. We partner locally to reuse, recycle, or properly dispose of what is collected. Our partners use our software to process, manage and track collections. 
Contact: Tyler Jacobson, Co-Owner
(402) 853-3266
tyler at reunite.eco
www.reunite.eco

ReVision Training, LLC
Tyler Merren is a personal trainer, motivational speaker, paralympic athlete and producer of ReVision Fitness - The Audio Fitness Program. Stop by his table between 3:00 and 6:30 p.m. to find out more about the app, check out his Olympic medals and ask questions about fitness. 
Contact: Tyler Merren, Owner
(269) 207-3000
tylermerren at gmail.com
www.revisionfitnessapp.com

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – Silver Level Sponsor
Non-24-Hour Sleep Wake Disorder (Non-24) is a serious chronic disorder that can lead to disrupted sleep-wake cycles. Up to 70% of people who are totally blind have Non-24 and may not even know it. Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and daytime sleepiness are signs of Non-24, as well as waking up feeling groggy or tired. Learn more about this disorder, its cause and how to advocate for help. Stop by the table and talk with a Non-24 Nurse Educator.
Contact: Jennifer Lyman, R.N., B.S.
(202) 875-4714
jennifer.lyman at vandapharma.com
www.vandapharma.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Nebraska-Senior-Blind <nebraska-senior-blind-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Linda Mentink via Nebraska-Senior-Blind
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:35 PM
To: Robert Leslie Newman via Nebraska-Senior-Blind <nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Linda Mentink <lmentink7360 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Nebraska-Senior-Blind] One thing to fix - RE: Tonight's Secretary's Report Attached

Hi Robert,

I heard about it privately from Barbara, and it's fixed. I also wrote Daylight Savings Time instead of Daylight Time. That's fixed too.

We forgot to nail down who's doing the "fit breaks" and to talk about auctioning off the fourth hoodie.

Blessings,

Linda

On Mar 14, 2023 8:50 AM, Robert Leslie Newman via Nebraska-Senior-Blind <nebraska-senior-blind at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Linda
>
> Most all read well ; in braille it was perfect. But via the voice of JAWS, the word "record" in the following sentence was given in dots! Yeah, that funny quirk again.
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> There were no other additions or questions, so it will become a part of the financial ⠗⠑⠉⠕⠗⠙ of the organization.
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> Thanks for the good work!
>
> RLN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nebraska-Senior-Blind <nebraska-senior-blind-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Linda Mentink via Nebraska-Senior-Blind
> Sent: Monday, March 13, 2023 8:48 PM
> To: Nebraska-Senior-Blind at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Linda Mentink <lmentink7360 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Nebraska-Senior-Blind] Tonight's Secretary's Report Attached
>
> Good evening All,
>
> Please find my report for tonight's meeting attached. As always, please let me know if you find any errors or if something isn't written clearly.
>
> Blessings,
>
> Linda
>
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