From robertleslienewman at gmail.com Thu Jul 12 16:01:34 2018 From: robertleslienewman at gmail.com (Robert Leslie Newman) Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:01:34 -0500 Subject: [Nfb-seniors] History Lady gets this! - FW: Bolotin Announcement Message-ID: <008901d419f9$9bb52c80$d31f8580$@gmail.com> If you have not had the pleasure to witness Peggy Chong give one of her talks on historical blind people, or read one or more of her written articles or books about these people... well, you need to! they are very educational and good reading. There have been many of us, the blind, who have come before us! And they have help the blind of today to more fully live the life we all thirst for. (What will you leave for others to know about life?) From: The Blind History Lady [mailto:theblindhistorylady at gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 9:52 AM To: robertleslienewman at gmail.com Subject: Bolotin Announcement Wow what a month! . .Greetings? Wow, what a way to start the month of July! The Blind History Lady was one of six to win the Jacob Bolotin award from the National Federation of the Blind at its annual convention on Sunday, July 8, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. The award came with a cash prize that was great. The funds will help me to visit the distant sites where the original documents related to our blind ancestors are hidden away. But also, the award represents to me, recognition of my work. I grew up in the Federation and it is a family for me. As a genealogist, we often find that family are the most resistant to learning from our research. To have the recognition of my NFB family is moving in so many ways for me. I cannot thank the Bolotin Committee enough for their faith in my work. The New Mexico Group-Blinded Veterans Association also honored me this month. The Blind History Lady was featured in their June newsletter that came out the beginning of July. This group has invited me in the past to speak to them regarding the history of the blind of New Mexico and been most supportive of my work. I look forward to seeing some of them and encourage them to stop by my booth, on August 4, at the Health and Wellness Fair of the National Veterans Golden Age Games at the Albuquerque Convention Center. My thanks to all of you who have promoted The Blind History Lady through your organizations and students. Thank you for allowing me to speak, in person or via telephone to your organizations or groups about our blind ancestors. I appreciate you very much! Peggy Chong . www.theblindhistorylady.com . ? The Blind History Lady | 6303 Indian School Rd NE, 511, Albuquerque, NM 87110 Unsubscribe robertleslienewman at gmail.com Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by theblindhistorylady at gmail.com in collaboration with Try it free today From robertleslienewman at gmail.com Thu Jul 12 16:24:03 2018 From: robertleslienewman at gmail.com (Robert Leslie Newman) Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:24:03 -0500 Subject: [Nfb-seniors] A Peggy Chong historical account - from the Revolutionary war Message-ID: <00bc01d419fc$c04c5cf0$40e516d0$@gmail.com> Hi You All Earlier this morning I sent out the announcement about the newly awarded Jacob Bolotin prize recipient, Peggy Chong. Well, a couple of weeks back, she sent out a short account of a blind guy who lived during a super key time in this country's history! I've pasted it in below. Peggy Wrote: In keeping with the holiday, let me share a story of a man who fought in the Revolutionary war and lost some of his vision as a direct result. John D. Chisholm served from 1779 through 1781, just after the end of the war. John D. Chisholm was born January 1, 1756 in Hanover Virginia. He was the son of David and Anna Griffin-Chisholm. In 1774, John married his first wife, Sarah Harris. The couple had many children. During the war, John was said to have obtained the rank of Captain. When John's widow Sarah applied for a widow's pension in 1844, after his death, she provided letters and stories that documented his service during the Revolutionary War. John got the name of "Blind John" Chisholm even before the end of the war. Around Knoxville in the late eighteenth century, everyone knew who "Blind John" was. He was so named because of wounds he received during the Revolution while in the service of Roebuck's Regiment of Mounted Spies at the Battle of Charleston, South Carolina. In 1790, John came to Knoxville Tennessee where he bought a half acre lot and built a Tavern. The first Tavern in Knoxville. The tavern was a rest stop for travelers and served meals to its customers that included meat, stew, vegetables and the usual drinking fare. Customers to the tavern were of all races. The Cherokee often frequented the Chisholm Tavern when coming to Knoxville to trade. Mostly only the Chief's were served at the Tavern while the Braves were sent to the Chisholm home for Mrs. Chisholm to feed. Lafayette, the French military leader as well as Andrew Jackson frequented the Tavern. As Knoxville grew, the Tavern was located at Front and Gay Streets. It stood there for almost 200 years when it was torn down in the 1960's as a result of the Urban Renewal project. Not long after the Tavern was running, John established a postal route through Green and Jefferson counties that brought mail from Virginia. Some say this was his greatest contribution to public service. John served as a negotiator with many of the American Indian Tribes in the expanding west. Some negotiations were surrounded by scandal. Some Federal negotiations netted John more land for himself as a side note to the treaties. Not always the most faithful of a husband, it is said that John took a Native American bride, The two had several children. This helped his alliances with the Cherokee and other Tribes in the area. Captain Chisholm died on June 15, 1829. His Grandson Jesse Chisholm is the founder of the Chisholm Trail, a cattle trail and considered to be the founding father of Oklahoma. More can be found on the Chisholm's through the internet and the South Carolina Archives if you would like to learn more. Peggy Chong The Blind History Lady From robertleslienewman at gmail.com Wed Jul 25 14:42:32 2018 From: robertleslienewman at gmail.com (Robert Leslie Newman) Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2018 09:42:32 -0500 Subject: [Nfb-seniors] Want to buy or sell used Blindness Technology Message-ID: <006e01d42425$b907c0f0$2b1742d0$@gmail.com> Hi You All RE: I just worked with these people, and had a perfectly happy experience The Legacy Technology Project was started by a deaf blind user of the technology and a teacher of the visually impaired. It is mostly a response to the high cost of new access technology. We acquire devices in a variety of ways including contributions, trades and purchases. The devices are cleaned, repaired, repackaged and distributed at reasonable prices to places where they can do the most good. If you have talking or braille technology that works or does not work, that you would like to pass on to us, we will find new homes for it. In the past 8 years we have found new homes for hundreds of devices including Pac mates, Braille -N-Speaks, talking GPS devices, disc drive accessories, victor readers and so much more. We do not list our inventory as it changes so frequently. But if there is an item you are seeking, please contact us by email or phone and we will do what we can to assist you. This project has been successful beyond our wildest dreams and those who have obtained the technologies we offer have made it all possible. Be part of the solution. P.S. Our regular jobs are operating a recording studio called Voices of Xperience in Southern New Hampshire, The Legacy Technology Project is something we do because it is a way to give back. It's mostly a labor of love. You can reach us at: 1nationundersound at gmail.com or call: 603-827-3859 Jane Kronheim, President of Voices of Xperience Roger Cicchese, Recording engineer and product evaluator Respectfully yours, Robert Leslie Newman NFBN Senior Division, President From robertleslienewman at gmail.com Fri Jul 27 16:12:34 2018 From: robertleslienewman at gmail.com (Robert Leslie Newman) Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 11:12:34 -0500 Subject: [Nfb-seniors] The DOT Braille Smart Watch Message-ID: <008801d425c4$a16d7570$e4486050$@gmail.com> The link below will take you to where you can learn more about this 4 cell braille watch. You can pare it to your phone, then: Get a vibration notice that you have received a text on your phone; you can choose to read it on your watch. There are other functions, too. The cost is $359.00 https://dotincorp.com/ From lauren at catlines.com Fri Jul 27 16:20:36 2018 From: lauren at catlines.com (Lauren Merryfield) Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 09:20:36 -0700 Subject: [Nfb-seniors] The DOT Braille Smart Watch In-Reply-To: <008801d425c4$a16d7570$e4486050$@gmail.com> References: <008801d425c4$a16d7570$e4486050$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <056201d425c5$c0b501e0$421f05a0$@catlines.com> Hi, Do you have one? I don't know of anyone who does, but I'd be curious about how well it works. One thing I am wondering about is that I don't think it has a cover over the braille. Thanks, Lauren Blessings in Jesus' name! "This is my command--be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 My evangelism blog is at ask in jesus name . org Visit us at catlines . com with our store coming soon. (remove the spaces.) Advice from my cats:"Meow when you feel like it." -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors On Behalf Of Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors Sent: Friday, July 27, 2018 9:13 AM To: 0senior division listserv ; NFB Senior Division list Cc: Robert Leslie Newman Subject: [Nfb-seniors] The DOT Braille Smart Watch The link below will take you to where you can learn more about this 4 cell braille watch. You can pare it to your phone, then: Get a vibration notice that you have received a text on your phone; you can choose to read it on your watch. There are other functions, too. The cost is $359.00 https://dotincorp.com/ _______________________________________________ NFB-Seniors mailing list NFB-Seniors at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-seniors_nfbnet.org Division website: http://seniors.nfb.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-Seniors: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-seniors_nfbnet.org/lauren%40catlines.c om From robertleslienewman at gmail.com Fri Jul 27 16:42:08 2018 From: robertleslienewman at gmail.com (Robert Leslie Newman) Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 11:42:08 -0500 Subject: [Nfb-seniors] The DOT Braille Smart Watch In-Reply-To: <056201d425c5$c0b501e0$421f05a0$@catlines.com> References: <008801d425c4$a16d7570$e4486050$@gmail.com> <056201d425c5$c0b501e0$421f05a0$@catlines.com> Message-ID: <009601d425c8$c2eff660$48cfe320$@gmail.com> Miss L, no I do not have one, though would take it if it was free or like 25 up to $50.00. . And I read that the watch is covered in a see-through Plastic film/Blatter. Did you go to the link? There website has information and links to learn more about it; even on YouTube. Below are what some customers have to say about it: -----Original Message----- Colja Nitsch & Alexa Nitsch Germany Enjoy, fast, automatically "I really enjoy the fact that the watch gets connected to my smartphone very fast and automatically, once I have moved too far away from my smartphone. Even the repairing in the morning, it relinked without any problem. This is really a big advantage of the new update! I just have to point out once more how much I am pleased to test this great product! Since I got the watch, I have worn the watch every day. My old watch has since disappeared completely in the closet! " Luke Seibert United States of America Best, comfortable, silently. "Dot watch has numerous benefits that only it provides. For example, if I am with my friends hanging out and I get a text on my phone, I cannot check it without the screen reader on the phone reading it out loud to me and anyone else within earshot. But the DOT watch allows me to discretely check my messages without announcing them to the whole world. It also is quite useful in my preaching, allowing me to make sure I am staying on schedule by silently checking the time." "She has already figured out most of the apps and has interfaced it with her phone and receives messages via sms and whatsapp notifications . Thank you so much for the rush order to make it in time for her birthday . From Donavin and Robyn Waters." Donavin Waters "We recieved the watch on time, and my son in law seems pleased with it. Thanks and Happy New Year!" Nancy Bueti Randall "The watch is absolutely wonderful and far exceeded expectations... Very well made but the best part has been the amazing customer service from you and your company. Thank you so much... You have much to be proud of " Tammi Price From lauren at catlines.com Sat Jul 28 07:14:25 2018 From: lauren at catlines.com (Lauren Merryfield) Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2018 00:14:25 -0700 Subject: [Nfb-seniors] The DOT Braille Smart Watch In-Reply-To: <009601d425c8$c2eff660$48cfe320$@gmail.com> References: <008801d425c4$a16d7570$e4486050$@gmail.com> <056201d425c5$c0b501e0$421f05a0$@catlines.com> <009601d425c8$c2eff660$48cfe320$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <06aa01d42642$9dbb45a0$d931d0e0$@catlines.com> Hi, No, I didn't go read about it. I'd be more interested, too, if it were way less expensive. I think it is a good idea. I just wondered about the braille cells because they are pretty fragile, as far as I know. Thanks for the info. Lauren Blessings in Jesus' name! "This is my command--be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 My evangelism blog is at ask in jesus name . org Visit us at catlines . com with our store coming soon. (remove the spaces.) Advice from my cats:"Meow when you feel like it." -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors On Behalf Of Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors Sent: Friday, July 27, 2018 9:42 AM To: 'NFB Senior Division list' Cc: Robert Leslie Newman Subject: Re: [Nfb-seniors] The DOT Braille Smart Watch Miss L, no I do not have one, though would take it if it was free or like 25 up to $50.00. . And I read that the watch is covered in a see-through Plastic film/Blatter. Did you go to the link? There website has information and links to learn more about it; even on YouTube. Below are what some customers have to say about it: -----Original Message----- Colja Nitsch & Alexa Nitsch Germany Enjoy, fast, automatically "I really enjoy the fact that the watch gets connected to my smartphone very fast and automatically, once I have moved too far away from my smartphone. Even the repairing in the morning, it relinked without any problem. This is really a big advantage of the new update! I just have to point out once more how much I am pleased to test this great product! Since I got the watch, I have worn the watch every day. My old watch has since disappeared completely in the closet! " Luke Seibert United States of America Best, comfortable, silently. "Dot watch has numerous benefits that only it provides. For example, if I am with my friends hanging out and I get a text on my phone, I cannot check it without the screen reader on the phone reading it out loud to me and anyone else within earshot. But the DOT watch allows me to discretely check my messages without announcing them to the whole world. It also is quite useful in my preaching, allowing me to make sure I am staying on schedule by silently checking the time." "She has already figured out most of the apps and has interfaced it with her phone and receives messages via sms and whatsapp notifications . Thank you so much for the rush order to make it in time for her birthday . From Donavin and Robyn Waters." Donavin Waters "We recieved the watch on time, and my son in law seems pleased with it. Thanks and Happy New Year!" Nancy Bueti Randall "The watch is absolutely wonderful and far exceeded expectations... Very well made but the best part has been the amazing customer service from you and your company. Thank you so much... You have much to be proud of " Tammi Price _______________________________________________ NFB-Seniors mailing list NFB-Seniors at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-seniors_nfbnet.org Division website: http://seniors.nfb.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-Seniors: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-seniors_nfbnet.org/lauren%40catlines.c om