[Nfb-seniors] Fw: Updated Senior Blind page

Sat Aug 12 00:21:18 UTC 2017

Just sharing our NFBNJ senior division page with you all

From: Brian Mackey
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 8:17 PM
To: Joe Ruffalo (NFBNJ President) ; Janie Degenshein (Seniors & Technology 
Divisions)
Subject: Updated Senior Blind page

Senior Blind

Classic cars at Hershey Park. Jane Degenshein is the driver with family.

2017 CONFERENCE CALLS SPONSORED BY THE SENIOR DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL 
FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>From February through June of each year, the Senior Division of the NFB 
(NASB) proudly sponsors conference calls on a variety of topics with 
moderators presiding over each call. We hope these calls provide information 
and thoughtful discussions in your local chapter and other senior meetings 
throughout the year.

To attend the calls, dial 712-432-1500, then use access code 759633 pound. 
You will hear the code you entered repeated. Press 1 if it is correct. Press 
2 to re-enter it. If you press 1, you then announce yourself by stating your 
name and you will then be entered into the conference call.

In order to obtain the best possible sound for these calls, it is 
recommended that each caller, after dialing in, press star 6 which puts you 
in a “mute” mode. You will be able to hear everything during the call but 
background noise from your location will not disturb others listening in on 
the conversation. When you wish to speak and enter the discussion, press 
star 6 and you will be released from the “mute” mode and able to 
participate. It is also highly recommended that each person wishing to speak 
state his or her name and wait for the moderator to recognize you before 
speaking. We can have too many people trying to seek the floor at one time 
and chaos can occur. The moderators will do their very best to recognize as 
many callers as possible however, they will determine the order in which 
speakers proceed. When finished with your comments, press star 6 again to go 
back into “mute” mode to facilitate better, uncluttered communication for 
everyone. Star 6 also works when you have your phone on speaker.

The times for the calls are

·         4:00pm Eastern

·         3:00pm Central

·         2:00pm Mountain

·         1:00pm Pacific

Please determine for yourself the time to enter the call if you live in a 
time zone other than those listed above.

Because our conference calls contain information that’s helpful and 
interesting to blind seniors, we archive all of them within hours of their 
completion. You can listen to our most recent archives by calling 
712-432-1202, and entering the access code 759633 pound followed by the call 
reference code. There are 15 of our most recent calls for you to choose 
from. You can also listen to them through your computer or mobile device by 
visiting seniors.nfb.org/ConferenceRecordingsPage.html. We hope you enjoy 
and learn from them.

Archived Calls
·         June 15, 2017 – What Options Do I Have To Learn Needed Skills From 
Sources Other Than My State Agency?
Moderator: Shelley Copel with fellow South Carolinians who have taken 
correspondence courses from Hadley to obtain nonvisual skills
Reference code: 22 pound

·         May 18, 2017 – Seniors In Charge: Cane Travel, Blindness Training 
Essential Elements To Attain Newfound Independence
Moderator: Wayne Marshall with his colleagues from the Senior Support Group 
at the Colorado Center for the Blind
Reference code: 21 pound

·         April 13, 2017 – Live The Life You Want: Be A Senior In Charge of 
Your Destiny
Moderator: Diane McGeorge with Duncan Larsen
Reference code: 20 pound

·         March 23, 2017 – how The Blind Consumer Interacts with Hospital 
and Emergency Room Professionals While Receiving Medical Care with 
confidence
Moderator: Art Schriber
Reference code: 18 pound

Additional archived calls can be viewed at 
http://seniors.nfb.org/ConferenceRecordingsPage.html.

LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT! SENIOR RETREAT
Sponsored By The National Federation Of The Blind Senior Division
When:
October 8-14, 2017

Where:
Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center. This is a rural setting, a camp 
owned and operated by the South Carolina affiliate of the NFB. It is a 
beautiful location in the mountains.

Cost:
$325 per attendee. This does not include transportation to and from 
Greensville, South Carolina, the nearest airport to the camp. Transportation 
will be provided from Greensville to Rocky Bottom. Cost includes room, 
board, training, and any activities during the retreat. Applicants are 
encouraged to look for sponsors from service organizations, state agency, or 
to fundraise if necessary.

Who Is Eligible?
Legally blind seniors age 55 and older with a strong desire to learn 
alternative, nonvisual techniques taught by blind instructors. Must be 
responsible for taking all medications independently and have stamina to be 
actively engaged for five full days of activities.

Classes Taught:
cane travel, daily living and cooking skills, computer and other technology 
such as using digital recorders, pen friend; discussions on adjusting to 
blindness with family, community and social interaction, self-advocacy, 
confidence-building, and leisure activities.

How Do I Apply?
Send a letter requesting a retreat application to the attention of Mr. David 
Houck.
119 South Killbourne Road
Columbia, SC 29205

Send the completed application back to the above address. All applicants 
will then have a telephone interview with officers from the Senior Division 
so we can learn more about your needs, desires and you will be able to ask 
your questions and learn more about what the retreat entails. Deadline to 
apply is August 1. Space is limited so if truly interested, don’t wait until 
the deadline. Applicants will be notified by August 15 if accepted. Monies 
are due at the very latest by September 1, 2017 and payment can be made to 
the NFB Senior Division, Care of Duncan Larsen, Colorado Center for the 
Blind,
2233 West Shepperd Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120

For further information contact Ruth Sager, President, Senior Division of 
the NFB
rsager78 at gmail.com

Additional Information
For more information regarding the National Association of Senior Blind 
(NASB), please visit seniors.nfb.org. For more information on the New Jersey 
Association of Senior Blind (NJASB), please visit 
www.nfbnj.org/chapters-and-divisions/seniors or by contacting its president, 
Jane Degenshein, at 973-736-5785 or jdegen16 at comcast.net.

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