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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Hi Naima. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Do you mean not in the evening? What time zone are you in?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The time depends to some degree on what works for Brinda.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Tracy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Naima Leigh via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 4, 2026 7:53 PM<br><b>To:</b> List for Blind Crafters and Artists <nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Naima Leigh <sydia12@icloud.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot \u2013 Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Tracey,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Yes I\u2019m interested in this call and can we have it earlier in the day?<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks naima<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from my iPad<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Sep 4, 2026, at 3:34<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>PM, Jeanette Kutash via NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I am a little more synical. I want to know more about who she is before we engage in a partnership, particularly because we are a group with no money. I support exploration in to this but urge caution.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Jeanette</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Mary Kindrick via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 04, 2026 2:36 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:mkindrick@sbcglobal.net">mkindrick@sbcglobal.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot \u2013 Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tracie,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I believe Brenda has a great idea. I would be interested in a Zoom meeting and classes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you, Tracie for working on this.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mary K.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 4, 2026 10:01 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:carcione@access.net">carcione@access.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot \u2013 Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>This project sounds very interesting. I\u2019d like to set up a Zoom meeting to speak with Brinda about accessibility to crafting, if others are interested too. What do you say?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Tracy</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:mailman-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailman-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Brinda Dungan<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, August 30, 2026 11:35 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:BlindCraftersClasses@gmail.com">BlindCraftersClasses@gmail.com</a>; <a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-owner@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters-owner@nfbnet.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Textile Access Pilot \u2013 Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I recently discovered NFB Blind Crafters/Krafters Korner and have been exploring the tremendous amount of practical knowledge your community has developed around accessible crafting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I\u2019m developing the Textile Access Pilot, an initiative examining accessibility throughout knitting, crochet, loom knitting, and other textile crafts. The project looks beyond individual adaptive tools to the complete crafting experience: pattern accessibility, tactile and nonvisual instruction, yarn identification and organization, workspace setup, dexterity, cognitive accessibility, equipment, and independent participation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I also run Uglier Than Homemade Sin, an adaptive fiber arts project centered on accessible and beginner-friendly crafting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am especially interested in learning from blind crafters rather than assuming that sighted designers, manufacturers, or accessibility professionals can determine what people need on their own. Some of the most innovative solutions I have encountered have been developed within the blind crafting community itself.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I would love to connect with someone from NFB Blind Crafters about the barriers your members encounter, adaptations that have proven particularly useful, and what you wish yarn, tool, pattern, and craft companies understood about accessibility.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If there is interest, I would also be glad to explore ways the Textile Access Pilot could support your work through resource sharing, accessible product evaluation, community feedback, or future collaboration.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for creating a place where blind crafters can share, learn, and teach.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Brinda Dungan<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif'>\u2060</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Mystical;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><image001.jpg><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><b>Brinda Dungan,</b> M.Ed. Candidate, CRC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor | Community Resource Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Founder, Brinda Inc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Uglier Than Homemade Sin<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Adaptive fiber arts \u2022 Accessible creativity \u2022 Community<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Website:</b> <a href="http://www.brindainc.com" target="_blank">www.brindainc.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Knitting & Fiber Arts:</b> <a href="http://www.brindainc.com/knitting" target="_blank">www.brindainc.com/knitting</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Textile Access Pilot | Uglier Than Homemade Sin<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.brindainc.com/textileaccesspilot">www.brindainc.com/textileaccesspilot</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse;border-color:currentcolor'><tr><td width=130 style='width:1.35in;padding:0in 1.0pt 0in 1.0pt;border-color:currentcolor'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#141414'><image002.png><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td><td width=130 style='width:1.35in;padding:0in 1.0pt 0in 1.0pt;border-color:currentcolor'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#141414'><image003.png><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></div><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in;border-color:currentcolor currentcolor rgb(67,87,72)'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:1.0pt;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#435748'>BRINDA INC. | UGLIER THAN HOMEMADE SIN</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:1.5pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#141414'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Impact",sans-serif'>Always remember to laugh, smile and be happy, you'll live longer.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> *Evidence-based :)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NFB-Blind-Crafters mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFB-Blind-Crafters@nfbnet.org">NFB-Blind-Crafters@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-Blind-Crafters:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org/sydia12%40icloud.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-blind-crafters_nfbnet.org/sydia12%40icloud.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>