From robertleslienewman at gmail.com Mon Jun 1 12:36:57 2020 From: robertleslienewman at gmail.com (Robert Leslie Newman) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2020 07:36:57 -0500 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] Nebraska Senior division June Meeting - Special Guest - Inspiring Interchange Message-ID: <009e01d63811$56f93360$04eb9a20$@gmail.com> Hi You All RE: Our June meeting is one week away; Monday the 8th! We do have a special guest Non-members are welcome Topic: Special Guest-DR. Fredric K. Schroeder, long time Federationist, former Nebraskan. He will share his life story, speak to why membership in the NFB is important, and how we can help others to also live the life they want. Contents of this message: *When and how to get on the call *Agenda; Minutes and Treasurer's reports; coming soon *The NFB Pledge *#1 When and How to Get On the Call: Date: Monday June 8th Time: 5:00 Pacific; 6:00 Mountain; 7:00 Central Phone#: 1-712-451-0011 Access Code: 345154Pound *#2 Agenda: -First- Come to order, introductions, say our NFB pledge; presented by Gina -Second- Our special guest presents! -third- Secretary & Treasurers Reports --OLD BUSINESS: -Membership- do make calls to past members who have not joined us during recent meetings. And/or think of someone new to call and invite to join us for this or next month's meeting. - Update on video. -Any other old business you may bring --NEW BUSINESS: -Affiliate news -National Convention in July; NFB Seniors division phone meeting -Anything you may bring --Finally- Brags & Drags *#3 Our NFB Pledge: I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution. From robertleslienewman at gmail.com Thu Jun 4 15:26:35 2020 From: robertleslienewman at gmail.com (Robert Leslie Newman) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 10:26:35 -0500 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual Meeting Message-ID: <051b01d63a84$8962dca0$9c2895e0$@gmail.com> Hi You All Below are the meeting minutes from our 2019 annual business meeting. During our meeting on July 16th, we will be needing to vote to either approve or update them. And if you wish to be there and able to cast your vote, you will need to be an active member, as in having paid your 2020 dues. The cost is $5.00. The division's Membership Chairman, Wayne Marshall will be posting directions on the several options we have set up to make this process easy for you. REALLY!!! You won't want to miss our annual business meeting this year! This will be the first time ever that you can attend while sitting in your living room! The cost for convention is. $0.00; no cost for transportation, hotel room, expensive restaurant meals, and even registration for this virtual convention is free! Here are the 2019 NFB Seniors Division's annual business meeting minutes: National Senior Division Business Meeting July 2019 The meeting began at 1:15 p.m. Ruth Sager, President, began with listing the agenda for the meeting. Ruth introduced Robert Leslie Newman as our webmaster for our division. He records the conference calls which are also sponsored by the Senior Division. He gave our website at: seniors.nfb.org. He described all of the information that is on this website such as links for: conference calls; talking books; connecting with senior divisions in 14 states; a link to sign up for our list serve; and a link for a list of our officers. We had several seniors give their impressions of our first National Senior retreat held in South Carolina at Rocky Bottom. Geri McGinty gave her age as 75, and said that she had worn shades to an apple orchard and how she shopped with her shades on. She said that they really feed you in South Carolina! She talked about the power going out in the camp one evening, and how it might have been a plot by the staff to insure the wearing of shades! She talked about using your knowledge and that she was happy for the experience of this training. Also, that there were many fun times such as a talent show. Pat Pyle spoke that it was a life changing experience, and that she really hadn't wanted to go. She flew by herself, and that it was hard to ask for help. She said that she now uses her cane and that she has learned Braille having read 300pages. Pat talked about the field trip which included a distillery and how that was a blast! She also met a gentleman who talked to her about his difficulties with having a head injury and expressed how there is more to life than our focus on our difficulties. She really likes to help others. Ed Poindexter spoke of the wonderful time he had, and how he found a new family! His goal has been to become a deacon in his church, and how he did not have all of the tools for accomplishing this. He has found out about these tools for his toolbox; one of them being to open your mouth, and ask. Peggy Chong spoke with us about being the Blind History Lady, and how she finds our blind ancestors throughout history who have lived lives which have enhanced our purposes. One of these individuals was John Sweringer from South Carolina who was a lawyer and the State Superintendent of Education in the early 1900's. Another lady was Elena Zelayeth, a blind Hispanic lady who was a cook and had her own cooking show. Peggy gave her email address: theblindhistorylady at gmail.com Dan Frye, a representative from Aira described this technology. He mentioned that Aira was located in the Exhibit Hall at B-5, and that they were offering the free use of Aira for the duration of the conference. He described that this technology was a bridge to sighted information. Dale Holden from the Seniors in Charge program at the Colorado Center for the Blind and Dr. Bryan Delude from Blind Inc., located in Minnesota spoke about senior programs in their respective states. Then we focused on what senior divisions are doing in other states: Susie Stanzel from Kansas spoke about the Senior division, and all that they are doing. They have been having conference calls once a month. Larry Sebranek from Idaho said that their seniors meet for lunch and have rather casual meetings. Sandy Halverson from Virginia, and Judy Sanders from Minnesota also spoke Rickie Enger from Hadley Institute spoke about their 100 year birthday in the year 2020. She talked about discussion groups, technology instructional videos, a podcast called Hadley Presents, and about their website, Hadley.edu, where you can acquire your diploma. Our treasurer's report indicated $2509.87. We give $60 per month to the PAC plan; and $200 are committed to each fund. We voted to keep these same amounts this year. We also have a 50/50 raffle going on this convention. We approved the minutes from last year's convention. Glen Crosby and Jane Degenshein were re-elected as board members. Our meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Shelley Coppel, Secretary Respectfully yours, Robert Leslie Newman NFBN Senior Division, President NFB Seniors Division, Second Vice President NFBN Omaha Chapter, Secretary From cookcafe at sc.rr.com Thu Jun 4 15:51:52 2020 From: cookcafe at sc.rr.com (Steve & Shannon Cook) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 11:51:52 -0400 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual Meeting In-Reply-To: <051b01d63a84$8962dca0$9c2895e0$@gmail.com> References: <051b01d63a84$8962dca0$9c2895e0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <004c01d63a88$11026060$33072120$@sc.rr.com> Thanks -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors On Behalf Of Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 11:27 AM To: NFB Senior Division list Cc: Robert Leslie Newman Subject: [NFB-Seniors] 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual Meeting Hi You All Below are the meeting minutes from our 2019 annual business meeting. During our meeting on July 16th, we will be needing to vote to either approve or update them. And if you wish to be there and able to cast your vote, you will need to be an active member, as in having paid your 2020 dues. The cost is $5.00. The division's Membership Chairman, Wayne Marshall will be posting directions on the several options we have set up to make this process easy for you. REALLY!!! You won't want to miss our annual business meeting this year! This will be the first time ever that you can attend while sitting in your living room! The cost for convention is. $0.00; no cost for transportation, hotel room, expensive restaurant meals, and even registration for this virtual convention is free! Here are the 2019 NFB Seniors Division's annual business meeting minutes: National Senior Division Business Meeting July 2019 The meeting began at 1:15 p.m. Ruth Sager, President, began with listing the agenda for the meeting. Ruth introduced Robert Leslie Newman as our webmaster for our division. He records the conference calls which are also sponsored by the Senior Division. He gave our website at: seniors.nfb.org. He described all of the information that is on this website such as links for: conference calls; talking books; connecting with senior divisions in 14 states; a link to sign up for our list serve; and a link for a list of our officers. We had several seniors give their impressions of our first National Senior retreat held in South Carolina at Rocky Bottom. Geri McGinty gave her age as 75, and said that she had worn shades to an apple orchard and how she shopped with her shades on. She said that they really feed you in South Carolina! She talked about the power going out in the camp one evening, and how it might have been a plot by the staff to insure the wearing of shades! She talked about using your knowledge and that she was happy for the experience of this training. Also, that there were many fun times such as a talent show. Pat Pyle spoke that it was a life changing experience, and that she really hadn't wanted to go. She flew by herself, and that it was hard to ask for help. She said that she now uses her cane and that she has learned Braille having read 300pages. Pat talked about the field trip which included a distillery and how that was a blast! She also met a gentleman who talked to her about his difficulties with having a head injury and expressed how there is more to life than our focus on our difficulties. She really likes to help others. Ed Poindexter spoke of the wonderful time he had, and how he found a new family! His goal has been to become a deacon in his church, and how he did not have all of the tools for accomplishing this. He has found out about these tools for his toolbox; one of them being to open your mouth, and ask. Peggy Chong spoke with us about being the Blind History Lady, and how she finds our blind ancestors throughout history who have lived lives which have enhanced our purposes. One of these individuals was John Sweringer from South Carolina who was a lawyer and the State Superintendent of Education in the early 1900's. Another lady was Elena Zelayeth, a blind Hispanic lady who was a cook and had her own cooking show. Peggy gave her email address: theblindhistorylady at gmail.com Dan Frye, a representative from Aira described this technology. He mentioned that Aira was located in the Exhibit Hall at B-5, and that they were offering the free use of Aira for the duration of the conference. He described that this technology was a bridge to sighted information. Dale Holden from the Seniors in Charge program at the Colorado Center for the Blind and Dr. Bryan Delude from Blind Inc., located in Minnesota spoke about senior programs in their respective states. Then we focused on what senior divisions are doing in other states: Susie Stanzel from Kansas spoke about the Senior division, and all that they are doing. They have been having conference calls once a month. Larry Sebranek from Idaho said that their seniors meet for lunch and have rather casual meetings. Sandy Halverson from Virginia, and Judy Sanders from Minnesota also spoke Rickie Enger from Hadley Institute spoke about their 100 year birthday in the year 2020. She talked about discussion groups, technology instructional videos, a podcast called Hadley Presents, and about their website, Hadley.edu, where you can acquire your diploma. Our treasurer's report indicated $2509.87. We give $60 per month to the PAC plan; and $200 are committed to each fund. We voted to keep these same amounts this year. We also have a 50/50 raffle going on this convention. We approved the minutes from last year's convention. Glen Crosby and Jane Degenshein were re-elected as board members. Our meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Shelley Coppel, Secretary Respectfully yours, Robert Leslie Newman NFBN Senior Division, President NFB Seniors Division, Second Vice President NFBN Omaha Chapter, Secretary _______________________________________________ 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/cookcafe%40sc.rr.co m From robertleslienewman at gmail.com Thu Jun 4 18:04:21 2020 From: robertleslienewman at gmail.com (Robert Leslie Newman) Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 13:04:21 -0500 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] Please consider - FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Your Feedback about Self-Driving Vehicles Message-ID: <054201d63a9a$9337f1a0$b9a7d4e0$@gmail.com> Hi You All Our National President of the NFB Seniors division would like you to all be aware of this opportunity: -----Original Message----- From: Ruth Sager [mailto:rsager78 at gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 11:24 AM To: robertleslienewman at gmail.com Subject: Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Your Feedback about Self-Driving Vehicles Robert, Please post for anyone into erested in participating. RS ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Blake, Lou Ann via NFBNet-Members-List" Date: May 19, 2020 4:16 PM Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Your Feedback about Self-Driving Vehicles To: "nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org" Cc: > The below research participant solicitation is being provided for informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to our research mission. > > > > Hello, > > > > Researchers at Clemson University are currently soliciting responses for an online survey to gauge the opinions of people who are blind or low vision regarding self-driving vehicles. Your participation will help engineers and policymakers better understand the needs and concerns of individuals who are blind or low vision in designing self-driving vehicle technology. > > > > If you are an individual who is blind or low vision, we would greatly appreciate your participation. Participants will be entered in a drawing for a $300 gift card; we anticipate that approximately 1000 people will be entered into the drawing. For additional information regarding the risks and benefits of the survey, or to complete the survey itself, please click the link below. The survey information and the survey itself are both screen reader accessible: > > > > https://clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aXyxv5diwJeaVxj > > > > Thank you, > > > > Mengyuan > Human-Centered Computing Graduate Researcher > 734-353-9819 > mengyuz at clemson.edu > Clemson University > > Lou Ann Blake, J.D. > > Deputy Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives > > 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 > > (410) 659-9314, extension 2221 | lblake at nfb.org > > > > > > > > > > > > The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. > > From waynefmarshall at gmail.com Fri Jun 5 19:12:47 2020 From: waynefmarshall at gmail.com (waynefmarshall at gmail.com) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2020 13:12:47 -0600 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] Let's Get Registered!!! Message-ID: <009001d63b6d$4d2e91e0$e78bb5a0$@gmail.com> Hello fellow Senior Division Members, This is a reminder to register for the National Federation of the Blind 2020 National Convention and the 2020 National Seniors Division Meeting. The registration process is as easy as 1 2 3! First of all, this year's convention will be virtual, and registration is free, however, you must still register in order to participate and be eligible for door prizes. You can go online to https://www.nfb.org/registration and register directly on the web page. You can also print out a copy of the Registration form and mail it in. Please note that Registration must be completed and returned by June 15th. Secondly, while you are online, please go to the Senior's Division page or www.seniors.nfb.org and register for the Seniors Division Meeting and pay your five dollars annual dues or join as a new member. Thirdly, if you have any questions or need assistance with either process, fill free to contact me, Wayne Marshall, at 3o3-525-9191. Wayne F. Marshall MCRTB, NOMC "Membership Chair" NFB Seniors Division Wayne F. Marshall MCRT, NOMC 303-525-9191 Independence Training Services LLC I.T.S. "It's For You" -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors On Behalf Of nfb-seniors-request at nfbnet.org Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 6:00 AM To: nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org Subject: NFB-Seniors Digest, Vol 126, Issue 3 Send NFB-Seniors mailing list submissions to nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-seniors_nfbnet.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to nfb-seniors-request at nfbnet.org You can reach the person managing the list at nfb-seniors-owner at nfbnet.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of NFB-Seniors digest..." Today's Topics: 1. 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual Meeting (Robert Leslie Newman) 2. Re: 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual Meeting (Steve & Shannon Cook) 3. Please consider - FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Your Feedback about Self-Driving Vehicles (Robert Leslie Newman) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 10:26:35 -0500 From: "Robert Leslie Newman" To: "NFB Senior Division list" Subject: [NFB-Seniors] 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual Meeting Message-ID: <051b01d63a84$8962dca0$9c2895e0$@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hi You All Below are the meeting minutes from our 2019 annual business meeting. During our meeting on July 16th, we will be needing to vote to either approve or update them. And if you wish to be there and able to cast your vote, you will need to be an active member, as in having paid your 2020 dues. The cost is $5.00. The division's Membership Chairman, Wayne Marshall will be posting directions on the several options we have set up to make this process easy for you. REALLY!!! You won't want to miss our annual business meeting this year! This will be the first time ever that you can attend while sitting in your living room! The cost for convention is. $0.00; no cost for transportation, hotel room, expensive restaurant meals, and even registration for this virtual convention is free! Here are the 2019 NFB Seniors Division's annual business meeting minutes: National Senior Division Business Meeting July 2019 The meeting began at 1:15 p.m. Ruth Sager, President, began with listing the agenda for the meeting. Ruth introduced Robert Leslie Newman as our webmaster for our division. He records the conference calls which are also sponsored by the Senior Division. He gave our website at: seniors.nfb.org. He described all of the information that is on this website such as links for: conference calls; talking books; connecting with senior divisions in 14 states; a link to sign up for our list serve; and a link for a list of our officers. We had several seniors give their impressions of our first National Senior retreat held in South Carolina at Rocky Bottom. Geri McGinty gave her age as 75, and said that she had worn shades to an apple orchard and how she shopped with her shades on. She said that they really feed you in South Carolina! She talked about the power going out in the camp one evening, and how it might have been a plot by the staff to insure the wearing of shades! She talked about using your knowledge and that she was happy for the experience of this training. Also, that there were many fun times such as a talent show. Pat Pyle spoke that it was a life changing experience, and that she really hadn't wanted to go. She flew by herself, and that it was hard to ask for help. She said that she now uses her cane and that she has learned Braille having read 300pages. Pat talked about the field trip which included a distillery and how that was a blast! She also met a gentleman who talked to her about his difficulties with having a head injury and expressed how there is more to life than our focus on our difficulties. She really likes to help others. Ed Poindexter spoke of the wonderful time he had, and how he found a new family! His goal has been to become a deacon in his church, and how he did not have all of the tools for accomplishing this. He has found out about these tools for his toolbox; one of them being to open your mouth, and ask. Peggy Chong spoke with us about being the Blind History Lady, and how she finds our blind ancestors throughout history who have lived lives which have enhanced our purposes. One of these individuals was John Sweringer from South Carolina who was a lawyer and the State Superintendent of Education in the early 1900's. Another lady was Elena Zelayeth, a blind Hispanic lady who was a cook and had her own cooking show. Peggy gave her email address: theblindhistorylady at gmail.com Dan Frye, a representative from Aira described this technology. He mentioned that Aira was located in the Exhibit Hall at B-5, and that they were offering the free use of Aira for the duration of the conference. He described that this technology was a bridge to sighted information. Dale Holden from the Seniors in Charge program at the Colorado Center for the Blind and Dr. Bryan Delude from Blind Inc., located in Minnesota spoke about senior programs in their respective states. Then we focused on what senior divisions are doing in other states: Susie Stanzel from Kansas spoke about the Senior division, and all that they are doing. They have been having conference calls once a month. Larry Sebranek from Idaho said that their seniors meet for lunch and have rather casual meetings. Sandy Halverson from Virginia, and Judy Sanders from Minnesota also spoke Rickie Enger from Hadley Institute spoke about their 100 year birthday in the year 2020. She talked about discussion groups, technology instructional videos, a podcast called Hadley Presents, and about their website, Hadley.edu, where you can acquire your diploma. Our treasurer's report indicated $2509.87. We give $60 per month to the PAC plan; and $200 are committed to each fund. We voted to keep these same amounts this year. We also have a 50/50 raffle going on this convention. We approved the minutes from last year's convention. Glen Crosby and Jane Degenshein were re-elected as board members. Our meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Shelley Coppel, Secretary Respectfully yours, Robert Leslie Newman NFBN Senior Division, President NFB Seniors Division, Second Vice President NFBN Omaha Chapter, Secretary ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 11:51:52 -0400 From: "Steve & Shannon Cook" To: "'NFB Senior Division list'" Subject: Re: [NFB-Seniors] 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual Meeting Message-ID: <004c01d63a88$11026060$33072120$@sc.rr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Thanks -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors On Behalf Of Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 11:27 AM To: NFB Senior Division list Cc: Robert Leslie Newman Subject: [NFB-Seniors] 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual Meeting Hi You All Below are the meeting minutes from our 2019 annual business meeting. During our meeting on July 16th, we will be needing to vote to either approve or update them. And if you wish to be there and able to cast your vote, you will need to be an active member, as in having paid your 2020 dues. The cost is $5.00. The division's Membership Chairman, Wayne Marshall will be posting directions on the several options we have set up to make this process easy for you. REALLY!!! You won't want to miss our annual business meeting this year! This will be the first time ever that you can attend while sitting in your living room! The cost for convention is. $0.00; no cost for transportation, hotel room, expensive restaurant meals, and even registration for this virtual convention is free! Here are the 2019 NFB Seniors Division's annual business meeting minutes: National Senior Division Business Meeting July 2019 The meeting began at 1:15 p.m. Ruth Sager, President, began with listing the agenda for the meeting. Ruth introduced Robert Leslie Newman as our webmaster for our division. He records the conference calls which are also sponsored by the Senior Division. He gave our website at: seniors.nfb.org. He described all of the information that is on this website such as links for: conference calls; talking books; connecting with senior divisions in 14 states; a link to sign up for our list serve; and a link for a list of our officers. We had several seniors give their impressions of our first National Senior retreat held in South Carolina at Rocky Bottom. Geri McGinty gave her age as 75, and said that she had worn shades to an apple orchard and how she shopped with her shades on. She said that they really feed you in South Carolina! She talked about the power going out in the camp one evening, and how it might have been a plot by the staff to insure the wearing of shades! She talked about using your knowledge and that she was happy for the experience of this training. Also, that there were many fun times such as a talent show. Pat Pyle spoke that it was a life changing experience, and that she really hadn't wanted to go. She flew by herself, and that it was hard to ask for help. She said that she now uses her cane and that she has learned Braille having read 300pages. Pat talked about the field trip which included a distillery and how that was a blast! She also met a gentleman who talked to her about his difficulties with having a head injury and expressed how there is more to life than our focus on our difficulties. She really likes to help others. Ed Poindexter spoke of the wonderful time he had, and how he found a new family! His goal has been to become a deacon in his church, and how he did not have all of the tools for accomplishing this. He has found out about these tools for his toolbox; one of them being to open your mouth, and ask. Peggy Chong spoke with us about being the Blind History Lady, and how she finds our blind ancestors throughout history who have lived lives which have enhanced our purposes. One of these individuals was John Sweringer from South Carolina who was a lawyer and the State Superintendent of Education in the early 1900's. Another lady was Elena Zelayeth, a blind Hispanic lady who was a cook and had her own cooking show. Peggy gave her email address: theblindhistorylady at gmail.com Dan Frye, a representative from Aira described this technology. He mentioned that Aira was located in the Exhibit Hall at B-5, and that they were offering the free use of Aira for the duration of the conference. He described that this technology was a bridge to sighted information. Dale Holden from the Seniors in Charge program at the Colorado Center for the Blind and Dr. Bryan Delude from Blind Inc., located in Minnesota spoke about senior programs in their respective states. Then we focused on what senior divisions are doing in other states: Susie Stanzel from Kansas spoke about the Senior division, and all that they are doing. They have been having conference calls once a month. Larry Sebranek from Idaho said that their seniors meet for lunch and have rather casual meetings. Sandy Halverson from Virginia, and Judy Sanders from Minnesota also spoke Rickie Enger from Hadley Institute spoke about their 100 year birthday in the year 2020. She talked about discussion groups, technology instructional videos, a podcast called Hadley Presents, and about their website, Hadley.edu, where you can acquire your diploma. Our treasurer's report indicated $2509.87. We give $60 per month to the PAC plan; and $200 are committed to each fund. We voted to keep these same amounts this year. We also have a 50/50 raffle going on this convention. We approved the minutes from last year's convention. Glen Crosby and Jane Degenshein were re-elected as board members. Our meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Shelley Coppel, Secretary Respectfully yours, Robert Leslie Newman NFBN Senior Division, President NFB Seniors Division, Second Vice President NFBN Omaha Chapter, Secretary _______________________________________________ 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/cookcafe%40sc.rr.co m ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 13:04:21 -0500 From: "Robert Leslie Newman" To: "NFB Senior Division list" Subject: [NFB-Seniors] Please consider - FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Your Feedback about Self-Driving Vehicles Message-ID: <054201d63a9a$9337f1a0$b9a7d4e0$@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Hi You All Our National President of the NFB Seniors division would like you to all be aware of this opportunity: -----Original Message----- From: Ruth Sager [mailto:rsager78 at gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 11:24 AM To: robertleslienewman at gmail.com Subject: Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Your Feedback about Self-Driving Vehicles Robert, Please post for anyone into erested in participating. RS ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Blake, Lou Ann via NFBNet-Members-List" Date: May 19, 2020 4:16 PM Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Your Feedback about Self-Driving Vehicles To: "nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org" Cc: > The below research participant solicitation is being provided for informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to our research mission. > > > > Hello, > > > > Researchers at Clemson University are currently soliciting responses for an online survey to gauge the opinions of people who are blind or low vision regarding self-driving vehicles. Your participation will help engineers and policymakers better understand the needs and concerns of individuals who are blind or low vision in designing self-driving vehicle technology. > > > > If you are an individual who is blind or low vision, we would greatly appreciate your participation. Participants will be entered in a drawing for a $300 gift card; we anticipate that approximately 1000 people will be entered into the drawing. For additional information regarding the risks and benefits of the survey, or to complete the survey itself, please click the link below. The survey information and the survey itself are both screen reader accessible: > > > > https://clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aXyxv5diwJeaVxj > > > > Thank you, > > > > Mengyuan > Human-Centered Computing Graduate Researcher > 734-353-9819 > mengyuz at clemson.edu > Clemson University > > Lou Ann Blake, J.D. > > Deputy Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives > > 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 > > (410) 659-9314, extension 2221 | lblake at nfb.org > > > > > > > > > > > > The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. > > ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ NFB-Seniors mailing list NFB-Seniors at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-seniors_nfbnet.org ------------------------------ End of NFB-Seniors Digest, Vol 126, Issue 3 ******************************************* -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From milt2533 at gmail.com Fri Jun 5 20:14:19 2020 From: milt2533 at gmail.com (Milt Taylor) Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2020 14:14:19 -0600 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] Let's Get Registered!!! In-Reply-To: <009001d63b6d$4d2e91e0$e78bb5a0$@gmail.com> References: <009001d63b6d$4d2e91e0$e78bb5a0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Not sure how things will work out so I am wondering if I can register closer to when the meeting starts? Yours in service, CC Milt Taylor (801) 913-2533 milt2533 at gmail.com 654 W. 1820 N., Orem, Utah 84057-2081 On Jun 5, 2020, at 1:14 PM, Wayne Marshall via NFB-Seniors wrote: ?Hello fellow Senior Division Members, This is a reminder to register for the National Federation of the Blind 2020 National Convention and the 2020 National Seniors Division Meeting. The registration process is as easy as 1 2 3! First of all, this year's convention will be virtual, and registration is free, however, you must still register in order to participate and be eligible for door prizes. You can go online to https://www.nfb.org/registration and register directly on the web page. You can also print out a copy of the Registration form and mail it in. Please note that Registration must be completed and returned by June 15th. Secondly, while you are online, please go to the Senior's Division page or www.seniors.nfb.org and register for the Seniors Division Meeting and pay your five dollars annual dues or join as a new member. Thirdly, if you have any questions or need assistance with either process, fill free to contact me, Wayne Marshall, at 3o3-525-9191. Wayne F. Marshall MCRTB, NOMC "Membership Chair" NFB Seniors Division Wayne F. Marshall MCRT, NOMC 303-525-9191 Independence Training Services LLC I.T.S. "It's For You" -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors On Behalf Of nfb-seniors-request at nfbnet.org Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 6:00 AM To: nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org Subject: NFB-Seniors Digest, Vol 126, Issue 3 Send NFB-Seniors mailing list submissions to nfb-seniors at nfbnet.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-seniors_nfbnet.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to nfb-seniors-request at nfbnet.org You can reach the person managing the list at nfb-seniors-owner at nfbnet.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of NFB-Seniors digest..." Today's Topics: 1. 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual Meeting (Robert Leslie Newman) 2. Re: 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual Meeting (Steve & Shannon Cook) 3. Please consider - FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Your Feedback about Self-Driving Vehicles (Robert Leslie Newman) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 10:26:35 -0500 From: "Robert Leslie Newman" To: "NFB Senior Division list" Subject: [NFB-Seniors] 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual Meeting Message-ID: <051b01d63a84$8962dca0$9c2895e0$@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hi You All Below are the meeting minutes from our 2019 annual business meeting. During our meeting on July 16th, we will be needing to vote to either approve or update them. And if you wish to be there and able to cast your vote, you will need to be an active member, as in having paid your 2020 dues. The cost is $5.00. The division's Membership Chairman, Wayne Marshall will be posting directions on the several options we have set up to make this process easy for you. REALLY!!! You won't want to miss our annual business meeting this year! This will be the first time ever that you can attend while sitting in your living room! The cost for convention is. $0.00; no cost for transportation, hotel room, expensive restaurant meals, and even registration for this virtual convention is free! Here are the 2019 NFB Seniors Division's annual business meeting minutes: National Senior Division Business Meeting July 2019 The meeting began at 1:15 p.m. Ruth Sager, President, began with listing the agenda for the meeting. Ruth introduced Robert Leslie Newman as our webmaster for our division. He records the conference calls which are also sponsored by the Senior Division. He gave our website at: seniors.nfb.org. He described all of the information that is on this website such as links for: conference calls; talking books; connecting with senior divisions in 14 states; a link to sign up for our list serve; and a link for a list of our officers. We had several seniors give their impressions of our first National Senior retreat held in South Carolina at Rocky Bottom. Geri McGinty gave her age as 75, and said that she had worn shades to an apple orchard and how she shopped with her shades on. She said that they really feed you in South Carolina! She talked about the power going out in the camp one evening, and how it might have been a plot by the staff to insure the wearing of shades! She talked about using your knowledge and that she was happy for the experience of this training. Also, that there were many fun times such as a talent show. Pat Pyle spoke that it was a life changing experience, and that she really hadn't wanted to go. She flew by herself, and that it was hard to ask for help. She said that she now uses her cane and that she has learned Braille having read 300pages. Pat talked about the field trip which included a distillery and how that was a blast! She also met a gentleman who talked to her about his difficulties with having a head injury and expressed how there is more to life than our focus on our difficulties. She really likes to help others. Ed Poindexter spoke of the wonderful time he had, and how he found a new family! His goal has been to become a deacon in his church, and how he did not have all of the tools for accomplishing this. He has found out about these tools for his toolbox; one of them being to open your mouth, and ask. Peggy Chong spoke with us about being the Blind History Lady, and how she finds our blind ancestors throughout history who have lived lives which have enhanced our purposes. One of these individuals was John Sweringer from South Carolina who was a lawyer and the State Superintendent of Education in the early 1900's. Another lady was Elena Zelayeth, a blind Hispanic lady who was a cook and had her own cooking show. Peggy gave her email address: theblindhistorylady at gmail.com Dan Frye, a representative from Aira described this technology. He mentioned that Aira was located in the Exhibit Hall at B-5, and that they were offering the free use of Aira for the duration of the conference. He described that this technology was a bridge to sighted information. Dale Holden from the Seniors in Charge program at the Colorado Center for the Blind and Dr. Bryan Delude from Blind Inc., located in Minnesota spoke about senior programs in their respective states. Then we focused on what senior divisions are doing in other states: Susie Stanzel from Kansas spoke about the Senior division, and all that they are doing. They have been having conference calls once a month. Larry Sebranek from Idaho said that their seniors meet for lunch and have rather casual meetings. Sandy Halverson from Virginia, and Judy Sanders from Minnesota also spoke Rickie Enger from Hadley Institute spoke about their 100 year birthday in the year 2020. She talked about discussion groups, technology instructional videos, a podcast called Hadley Presents, and about their website, Hadley.edu, where you can acquire your diploma. Our treasurer's report indicated $2509.87. We give $60 per month to the PAC plan; and $200 are committed to each fund. We voted to keep these same amounts this year. We also have a 50/50 raffle going on this convention. We approved the minutes from last year's convention. Glen Crosby and Jane Degenshein were re-elected as board members. Our meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Shelley Coppel, Secretary Respectfully yours, Robert Leslie Newman NFBN Senior Division, President NFB Seniors Division, Second Vice President NFBN Omaha Chapter, Secretary ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 11:51:52 -0400 From: "Steve & Shannon Cook" To: "'NFB Senior Division list'" Subject: Re: [NFB-Seniors] 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual Meeting Message-ID: <004c01d63a88$11026060$33072120$@sc.rr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Thanks -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors On Behalf Of Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 11:27 AM To: NFB Senior Division list Cc: Robert Leslie Newman Subject: [NFB-Seniors] 2020 NFB National Convention is Coming! - Here are the Meeting Minutes From Last Year's NFB Seniors Division Annual Meeting Hi You All Below are the meeting minutes from our 2019 annual business meeting. During our meeting on July 16th, we will be needing to vote to either approve or update them. And if you wish to be there and able to cast your vote, you will need to be an active member, as in having paid your 2020 dues. The cost is $5.00. The division's Membership Chairman, Wayne Marshall will be posting directions on the several options we have set up to make this process easy for you. REALLY!!! You won't want to miss our annual business meeting this year! This will be the first time ever that you can attend while sitting in your living room! The cost for convention is. $0.00; no cost for transportation, hotel room, expensive restaurant meals, and even registration for this virtual convention is free! Here are the 2019 NFB Seniors Division's annual business meeting minutes: National Senior Division Business Meeting July 2019 The meeting began at 1:15 p.m. Ruth Sager, President, began with listing the agenda for the meeting. Ruth introduced Robert Leslie Newman as our webmaster for our division. He records the conference calls which are also sponsored by the Senior Division. He gave our website at: seniors.nfb.org. He described all of the information that is on this website such as links for: conference calls; talking books; connecting with senior divisions in 14 states; a link to sign up for our list serve; and a link for a list of our officers. We had several seniors give their impressions of our first National Senior retreat held in South Carolina at Rocky Bottom. Geri McGinty gave her age as 75, and said that she had worn shades to an apple orchard and how she shopped with her shades on. She said that they really feed you in South Carolina! She talked about the power going out in the camp one evening, and how it might have been a plot by the staff to insure the wearing of shades! She talked about using your knowledge and that she was happy for the experience of this training. Also, that there were many fun times such as a talent show. Pat Pyle spoke that it was a life changing experience, and that she really hadn't wanted to go. She flew by herself, and that it was hard to ask for help. She said that she now uses her cane and that she has learned Braille having read 300pages. Pat talked about the field trip which included a distillery and how that was a blast! She also met a gentleman who talked to her about his difficulties with having a head injury and expressed how there is more to life than our focus on our difficulties. She really likes to help others. Ed Poindexter spoke of the wonderful time he had, and how he found a new family! His goal has been to become a deacon in his church, and how he did not have all of the tools for accomplishing this. He has found out about these tools for his toolbox; one of them being to open your mouth, and ask. Peggy Chong spoke with us about being the Blind History Lady, and how she finds our blind ancestors throughout history who have lived lives which have enhanced our purposes. One of these individuals was John Sweringer from South Carolina who was a lawyer and the State Superintendent of Education in the early 1900's. Another lady was Elena Zelayeth, a blind Hispanic lady who was a cook and had her own cooking show. Peggy gave her email address: theblindhistorylady at gmail.com Dan Frye, a representative from Aira described this technology. He mentioned that Aira was located in the Exhibit Hall at B-5, and that they were offering the free use of Aira for the duration of the conference. He described that this technology was a bridge to sighted information. Dale Holden from the Seniors in Charge program at the Colorado Center for the Blind and Dr. Bryan Delude from Blind Inc., located in Minnesota spoke about senior programs in their respective states. Then we focused on what senior divisions are doing in other states: Susie Stanzel from Kansas spoke about the Senior division, and all that they are doing. They have been having conference calls once a month. Larry Sebranek from Idaho said that their seniors meet for lunch and have rather casual meetings. Sandy Halverson from Virginia, and Judy Sanders from Minnesota also spoke Rickie Enger from Hadley Institute spoke about their 100 year birthday in the year 2020. She talked about discussion groups, technology instructional videos, a podcast called Hadley Presents, and about their website, Hadley.edu, where you can acquire your diploma. Our treasurer's report indicated $2509.87. We give $60 per month to the PAC plan; and $200 are committed to each fund. We voted to keep these same amounts this year. We also have a 50/50 raffle going on this convention. We approved the minutes from last year's convention. Glen Crosby and Jane Degenshein were re-elected as board members. Our meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Shelley Coppel, Secretary Respectfully yours, Robert Leslie Newman NFBN Senior Division, President NFB Seniors Division, Second Vice President NFBN Omaha Chapter, Secretary _______________________________________________ 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/cookcafe%40sc.rr.co m ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020 13:04:21 -0500 From: "Robert Leslie Newman" To: "NFB Senior Division list" Subject: [NFB-Seniors] Please consider - FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Your Feedback about Self-Driving Vehicles Message-ID: <054201d63a9a$9337f1a0$b9a7d4e0$@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Hi You All Our National President of the NFB Seniors division would like you to all be aware of this opportunity: -----Original Message----- From: Ruth Sager [mailto:rsager78 at gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 11:24 AM To: robertleslienewman at gmail.com Subject: Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Your Feedback about Self-Driving Vehicles Robert, Please post for anyone into erested in participating. RS ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Blake, Lou Ann via NFBNet-Members-List" Date: May 19, 2020 4:16 PM Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Your Feedback about Self-Driving Vehicles To: "nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org" Cc: > The below research participant solicitation is being provided for informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to our research mission. > > > > Hello, > > > > Researchers at Clemson University are currently soliciting responses for an online survey to gauge the opinions of people who are blind or low vision regarding self-driving vehicles. Your participation will help engineers and policymakers better understand the needs and concerns of individuals who are blind or low vision in designing self-driving vehicle technology. > > > > If you are an individual who is blind or low vision, we would greatly appreciate your participation. Participants will be entered in a drawing for a $300 gift card; we anticipate that approximately 1000 people will be entered into the drawing. For additional information regarding the risks and benefits of the survey, or to complete the survey itself, please click the link below. The survey information and the survey itself are both screen reader accessible: > > > > https://clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aXyxv5diwJeaVxj > > > > Thank you, > > > > Mengyuan > Human-Centered Computing Graduate Researcher > 734-353-9819 > mengyuz at clemson.edu > Clemson University > > Lou Ann Blake, J.D. > > Deputy Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives > > 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 > > (410) 659-9314, extension 2221 | lblake at nfb.org > > > > > > > > > > > > The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. > > ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ NFB-Seniors mailing list NFB-Seniors at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-seniors_nfbnet.org ------------------------------ End of NFB-Seniors Digest, Vol 126, Issue 3 ******************************************* -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus _______________________________________________ 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/milt2533%40gmail.com From robertleslienewman at gmail.com Thu Jun 11 19:28:21 2020 From: robertleslienewman at gmail.com (Robert Leslie Newman) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:28:21 -0500 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] More than Just A reminder about the National Seniors Division's Zoom meeting at Convention Message-ID: <034b01d64026$7e18ae90$7a4a0bb0$@gmail.com> Hi You All 2 Important messages here (Note: If you do not have your adaptive software set to tell you about font changes, do know the above line is in italics, with the word Important also being bolded.) #1 This is a short note from me, Robert Leslie Newman: Know that I am going to try and convince you as to why you will want to call into our NFB Seniors division's annual business meeting on July 16, and to actively support the efforts of the NFB Seniors Division by either joining and becoming a member, and/or by donating financially to our efforts. But also I'm saying . First and foremost, I believe that a blind senior would be best served in Federationist, "living the Life you want," in a localized group/division, or chapter; with your Homies. Like we in Nebraska with our NFBN Senior Division, or the Seniors divisions in New Jersey, or Kansas, or any of the rest of our affiliate divisions and groups. And so why attend, or join, or give money to the NFB Seniors Division at the national level? Because it exists to span our entire country/Federation, by having the potential of its members being from all affiliates, and any existing Seniors Division or Group found at the affiliate level. Yes, some of what happens with the National Seniors Division is very similar to what goes on in the Nebraska Senior division, or any other affiliate level group you wish to name. Like, there are some informational phone conferences, with great information and discussion; trying not to up-stage, but to add to the topics being presented by the affiliate level monthly calls. Then, there is the Senior Retreats, being offered by our national Seniors division, providing an opportunity for training in blindness related independence skills, and philosophical development; where some of us do not have this option in our home states. Plus, this group of Federationist, with many of us also being leaders at the affiliate level, have a focus on supporting the affiliate divisions and groups by offering coordination and sharing of information and, meeting topics, a calendar of our events, and more. And one more thing I'll add here, is that we are a voice that can catch the ear of our national organization's leadership; though we know that from the president's office down, our leaders do listen to all its membership. Yup, the NFB Seniors Division at the national level is just another example of the multi-level support that our Federation has for its membership. #2 Here is the text of the latest reminder from our NFB Seniors Division's, Membership Chair, Wayne Marshall: Hello fellow Senior Division Members, Some of you have already received an email from me regarding our national convention. I ask that you please forgive the receipt of multiple emails. We are developing a mass distribution email group for our Seniors Division. Some of the email addresses are not valid and some are, and some of our seniors don't have email addresses at all. We need each of you to share the word of our National Senior's Division meeting that will be held on Thursday, July16 from 2pm to 4pm. Below, I have also included some information on how you can get registered via email or smell mail, pay your dues, and, or make a donation to the Seniors Division. Although there is never a fee to attend any division meeting were grateful for your support. This message is also a reminder to register for the National Federation of the Blind 2020 National Convention and the 2020 National Seniors Division Meeting. The registration process is as easy as 1 2 3! First of all, this year's convention will be virtual, and registration is free, however, you must still register in order to participate and be eligible for door prizes. You can go online to https://www.nfb.org/registration and register directly on the web page. You can also print out a copy of the Registration form and mail it in. Please note that Registration must be completed and returned by June 15th. Secondly, while you are online, you can go to the Senior's Division page at, .seniors.nfb.org and register for the Seniors Division Meeting as well as various ways of paying your dues or just donating to the Seniors Division. Again, you do not have to pay a fee to attend our Senior Division meeting but we would like for you to register if possible. If you would like to join or renew your membership by paying the five dollars membership fee by mail send a check to: NFB Seniors Division Make the Memo: Either -Renew Membership - or - New Membership #2 Send your check, along with your filled out membership form to our Treasurer: Duncan Larsen Colorado Center for the Blind 2233 West Shepperd Ave. Littleton, CO 80120. If possible, please include the following information with your check: Name: -Phone Number: -Email Address: -Mailing Address: Street, City, State, Zip Code Thirdly, if you have any questions or need assistance with either process, fill free to contact me at the number listed below. Let's Get Registered" Wayne F. Marshall MCRTB, NOMC "Membership Chair" NFB Seniors Division Wayne F. Marshall MCRT, NOMC 303-525-9191 Independence Training Services LLC I.T.S. "It's For You" waynefmarshall at gmail.com Virus-free. www.avast.com From vmeadows at nfbga.org Tue Jun 16 13:15:19 2020 From: vmeadows at nfbga.org (Vanessa Meadows) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:15:19 -0400 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] Free virtual exercise Message-ID: free exercise class Angel Eyes Flex and Stretch: 12pm ET, 9am PT, 6am HT Soft, soothing music accompanies deep muscle stretching while seated in a chair (or on the floor) to improve flexibility and movement, and prevent injury. Optional Tools: 1-2 lbs and 2-3 lbs set of small hand weights, medium and light resistance bands and a chair. Join the call: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81352344854 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,,,81352344854# US (Chicago) Phone: 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 813 5234 4854 -- Vanessa Meadows, 2nd Vice-President National Federation of the Blind of Georgia President of the Senior Division 1st Vice-President of the Atlanta Metro Chapter vmeadows at nfbga.org 678-592-2929 The National Federation of the Blind 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 robertleslienewman at gmail.com Tue Jun 16 13:35:41 2020 From: robertleslienewman at gmail.com (Robert Leslie Newman) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 08:35:41 -0500 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] Another opportunity FW: [Chapter-Presidents] NFB of SC State Convention Message-ID: <002a01d643e3$077d55e0$167801a0$@gmail.com> From: Chapter-Presidents [mailto:chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Steve & Shannon Cook via Chapter-Presidents Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 6:06 AM To: 'NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list' Cc: Steve & Shannon Cook Subject: [Chapter-Presidents] NFB of SC State Convention Please share with your networks. EVERYONE IS INVITED! For the first time ever, the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina (NFB of SC) will hold its state convention virtually! The dates for the NFB of SC's convention will be August 21 & 22, 2020. Here is your chance to find out what is going on with the NFB of SC on a state level. You can also hear from the NFB national representative, hear from speakers working with the blind here in SC, Meet the 2020 scholarship winners, and so much more! How many reasons do you need to register by July 31, 2020? * By registering for the state convention before July 31, 2020, you will be eligible for door prizes! * If your dues are paid by July 1, 2020, and you register, you are eligible to vote in the convention election!!! * Registration is free: no travel fees, no hotel fees, and no expensive restaurants! * You will help the NFB of SC collect current contact information for everyone who registers! * You can wear shorts and flip flops to all of the sessions, even the banquet! * No need to get up early! * All of the money you save can be donated to your favorite charity, the NFB of SC! As more information about the upcoming virtual state convention is made available, it will be updated on www.nfbofsc.org . If you need assistance registering, please call Steve or Shannon Cook at (803) 254-0222. Leave a message and we will get back to you promptly. To register, please go to www.nfbofsc.org to find the on line registration form. Steve Cook -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: Untitled attachment 00006.txt URL: From robertleslienewman at gmail.com Tue Jun 16 13:37:25 2020 From: robertleslienewman at gmail.com (Robert Leslie Newman) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 08:37:25 -0500 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] Another good blind-guy story from the BlindHistoryLady - FW: when you fail as a piano teacher Message-ID: <004e01d643e3$458639b0$d092ad10$@gmail.com> From: The Blind History Lady [mailto:theblindhistorylady at gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 1, 2020 5:50 AM To: robertleslienewman at gmail.com Subject: when you fail as a piano teacher When you fail as a piano teacher . Hello Blind History Lady Fans; Recently I ran across a feature story of a blind man from Tennessee who became most successful as a contractor. The story is too long to print here, so I will highlight just one of the themes from the story I found most inspiring. ?When at first you don?t succeed?? Edward Scruggs was born June 5, 1854 in Franklin County Tennessee on the farm of his grandfather. His early years were filled with changes and hardship. The Civil War broke out. His father became a Confederate soldier. After the war the family had to rebuild their lives from little left them after the war. Then at the age of 14, he was blinded by a gun shot on the family farm. For the next three months, Ed was in terrible pain. When the pain subsided, he was thankful the pain was gone and that he was only blind. Ed told a reporter many years later why he felt that blindness was not as bad as what could have been. ?These things which you call hardships are relative. The man who is blind, deaf, and dumb envies his neighbor who is only dumb and blind; he, in turn, envies the man who is only blind. The chronic invalid, who sees, may envy the blind man., who is well; to him, blindness might be but a small price to pay for health. Or, take men who have health and all their senses. He who earns ten thousand dollars a year might consider it a hardship to drop back to five thousand dollars; yet his clerk, whose pay is eighteen hundred dollars a year, would consider five thousand dollars income a luxury. And who knows but that the clerk with his eighteen hundred dollars is the happier?? The readjustment to life as a blind person wasn't quick or simple. Ed said that It took three things to help pull him through to acceptance of his blindness. The first was nerve, the second was his pocketknife, the third was his Mother. Nerve: He was still a teen and full of imagination. His father had come through the Civil War with loss of lands, income and yet never complained. His family doctor who provided much advice as well as medical care also fought in the Civil War but never complained about battles and lives lost. Ed often heard neighbors who came to visit him while recovering from the gun shot. They would say things such as, ?Well, if he were my son,? declared one visitor, ?he would never have to do a stroke of work. He has suffered enough without being forced to pay his own way in the world. I would do for him if I had to work my fingers to the bone.? ?Yes,? agreed another, ?the world owes him a living. It would be a down-right shame to expect him to work for one. And, anyway, what could he possibly do?? After they had gone the doctor placed his hand on the boy?s shoulder. ?Ed, they mean well,? he said; ?but don?t listen to them. they are all set to make a loafer of you if they can. Don?t you let them do it! I?ll skin you alive if you do! If you want anything in this world you work for it! Don?t take it from anybody on a platter. There are things far worse than being blind. One of them is being good-for-nothing.? Pocketknife: Ed tells why it was the most important adjustment to blindness tool he had. ?My whittling became a habit, a sort of second nature that asserted itself in idle moments. I didn?t realize it then, but with that pocketknife I was starting a career and also learning this secret of happiness ? doing. When things went wrong, I whittled ? and I defy anybody to whittle and stay blue.? Ed continued, ?Later, this whittling led to something practical. My parents had talked matters over and concluded it might be possible for me to learn and to teach music. I was already studying the regular variety of school subjects, with the aid of an old schoolmaster who gave me an hour a day. Every day I walked two and a half miles to see him and go over my lessons, though This was before the day of special devices for reaching the blind. My only equipment was a metal slate, the surface of which was honeycombed with little square chambers for holding type, on which were characters representing figures. By feeling the characters on the type I could do sums, and later long problems in arithmetic. For other subjects I had to depend on my memory, which, thus taxed, became very keen. ? ?Music was a different matter. To study it properly I needed a piano, and pianos were expensive. We couldn?t afford to buy one. Suddenly, it occurred to me that I might be able to earn one. Already I could whittle out articles which people admired; then why not, I reasoned, whittle articles which were useful and which they would buy?? ?Mother and I talked over the idea, and we decided on picture frames. A certain ornate type of wooden frame was then quite popular. A friend who conducted a store in town agreed to put on sale any frames that I might make. So, I got busy, selected and bought the wood, glue, varnish, and the like, that was needed, added a plane and some clamps to my tool kit, and in a short time was able to take a picture frame a day. They sold for from fifty cents to several dollars each. From this source, in a year?s time, I earned more than two hundred dollars.? ?I also made some other ornaments, all with my pocketknife. These included rings of gutta-percha and jet, set with gold and ivory, trinkets made out of shells, and toys of unusual sorts. They sold quite readily. Thus, in a year and a half I was able to buy my own piano.? There were so many other tools that were not available to him now that he was blind. The ruler, a must for measuring was essential. Ed improvised. He took straws from their broom, cut to desired length and used them as rulers. Mother: ?She realized that my thoughts would have to be kept off my blindness. Therefore, she undertook to be my eyes. If I was at a loss what to do, Mother suggested something. If I was curious about something, she described it to me. She criticized my work, kept me informed of new things. Hour after hour she read to me, from my schoolbooks, from standard works, from periodicals. She was never impatient, never tired, never anything but cheerful. And she never doubted, and never let me doubt, that I would do what I could.? ?I said I had to change my whole life. Mother changed her life to become a part of mine. For example, the piano was not the only problem to be solved before I could study music. I was unable to see the notes of a printed page. That meant somebody had to read them to me so I could memorize them. ?Mother didn?t know music. But while I made picture frames to earn money with which to buy a piano, she, too, prepared, by studying music herself. When I was ready to begin lessons she was ready to serve as my eyes. She had learned music so she could tell me the notes.? Teaching Piano proved to be hard on his health. The Doctor told the family that Ed needed to be in the outdoors more, not inside. Ed?s health seemed to always have been frail. So, back to whittling on the porch and building his health back up. Soon he was making miniatures of houses or floor plans with his knife. With a small loan from his father, Ed built two homes. His family thought one he could live in and rent the second out to earn a living for the rest of his life. After the success of building the first house and then the second, Ed went into the construction business in earnest. He hired a child to serve as his walking guide and also tell Ed the things he saw while at the construction sites. It was not the sight of others that he relied on most. It was himself. A few times a contractor tried to cheat the blind man out of a few dollars. One drastically thinned the paint. When Ed inspected the walls, he found no smooth surface, rather the rough wood still at his fingertips. The man never worked for him again. Ed took a marble and placed it on the floor or sill to determine if the homes were level. Newspapers in 1887 announced that Ed had made more than $60,000 in a four-month period that year. By 1923, he was reputed to be worth more than $200,000. Ed died in 1948. His Great-Grandchildren are still operating that same construction firm today. If you would like to schedule a presentation contact me at theblindhistorylady at gmail.com You can read more of my Books at https://www.smashwords.com www.theblindhistorylady.com . ? The Blind History Lady | 14152 E Linvale Pl, 201, Aurora, CO 80014 Unsubscribe robertleslienewman at gmail.com Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by theblindhistorylady at gmail.com in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today! -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The dates for the NFB of SC's convention will be August 21 & 22, 2020. Here is your chance to find out what is going on with the NFB of SC on a state level. You can also hear from the NFB national representative, hear from speakers working with the blind here in SC, Meet the 2020 scholarship winners, and so much more! How many reasons do you need to register by July 31, 2020? . By registering for the state convention before July 31, 2020, you will be eligible for door prizes! . If your dues are paid by July 1, 2020, and you register, you are eligible to vote in the convention election!!! . Registration is free: no travel fees, no hotel fees, and no expensive restaurants! . You will help the NFB of SC collect current contact information for everyone who registers! . You can wear shorts and flip flops to all of the sessions, even the banquet! . No need to get up early! . All of the money you save can be donated to your favorite charity, the NFB of SC! As more information about the upcoming virtual state convention is made available, it will be updated on www.nfbofsc.org. If you need assistance registering, please call Steve or Shannon Cook at (803) 254-0222. Leave a message and we will get back to you promptly. To register, please go to www.nfbofsc.org to find the on line registration form. Steve Cook From sonshines59 at gmail.com Tue Jun 16 16:48:49 2020 From: sonshines59 at gmail.com (Judy Jones) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:48:49 -0700 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] Another good blind-guy story from the BlindHistoryLady - FW: when you fail as a piano teacher In-Reply-To: <004e01d643e3$458639b0$d092ad10$@gmail.com> References: <004e01d643e3$458639b0$d092ad10$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <004701d643fe$028bf850$07a3e8f0$@gmail.com> Thank you so much for sharing! I am such a history buff, and this is such a great resource! Judy ?Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings.? -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors [mailto:nfb-seniors-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 6:37 AM To: NFB Senior Division list; 'Nebraska Senior Blind Info and Discussion List' Cc: Robert Leslie Newman Subject: [NFB-Seniors] Another good blind-guy story from the BlindHistoryLady - FW: when you fail as a piano teacher From: The Blind History Lady [mailto:theblindhistorylady at gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 1, 2020 5:50 AM To: robertleslienewman at gmail.com Subject: when you fail as a piano teacher When you fail as a piano teacher . Hello Blind History Lady Fans; Recently I ran across a feature story of a blind man from Tennessee who became most successful as a contractor. The story is too long to print here, so I will highlight just one of the themes from the story I found most inspiring. ?When at first you don?t succeed?? Edward Scruggs was born June 5, 1854 in Franklin County Tennessee on the farm of his grandfather. His early years were filled with changes and hardship. The Civil War broke out. His father became a Confederate soldier. After the war the family had to rebuild their lives from little left them after the war. Then at the age of 14, he was blinded by a gun shot on the family farm. For the next three months, Ed was in terrible pain. When the pain subsided, he was thankful the pain was gone and that he was only blind. Ed told a reporter many years later why he felt that blindness was not as bad as what could have been. ?These things which you call hardships are relative. The man who is blind, deaf, and dumb envies his neighbor who is only dumb and blind; he, in turn, envies the man who is only blind. The chronic invalid, who sees, may envy the blind man., who is well; to him, blindness might be but a small price to pay for health. Or, take men who have health and all their senses. He who earns ten thousand dollars a year might consider it a hardship to drop back to five thousand dollars; yet his clerk, whose pay is eighteen hundred dollars a year, would consider five thousand dollars income a luxury. And who knows but that the clerk with his eighteen hundred dollars is the happier?? The readjustment to life as a blind person wasn't quick or simple. Ed said that It took three things to help pull him through to acceptance of his blindness. The first was nerve, the second was his pocketknife, the third was his Mother. Nerve: He was still a teen and full of imagination. His father had come through the Civil War with loss of lands, income and yet never complained. His family doctor who provided much advice as well as medical care also fought in the Civil War but never complained about battles and lives lost. Ed often heard neighbors who came to visit him while recovering from the gun shot. They would say things such as, ?Well, if he were my son,? declared one visitor, ?he would never have to do a stroke of work. He has suffered enough without being forced to pay his own way in the world. I would do for him if I had to work my fingers to the bone.? ?Yes,? agreed another, ?the world owes him a living. It would be a down-right shame to expect him to work for one. And, anyway, what could he possibly do?? After they had gone the doctor placed his hand on the boy?s shoulder. ?Ed, they mean well,? he said; ?but don?t listen to them. they are all set to make a loafer of you if they can. Don?t you let them do it! I?ll skin you alive if you do! If you want anything in this world you work for it! Don?t take it from anybody on a platter. There are things far worse than being blind. One of them is being good-for-nothing.? Pocketknife: Ed tells why it was the most important adjustment to blindness tool he had. ?My whittling became a habit, a sort of second nature that asserted itself in idle moments. I didn?t realize it then, but with that pocketknife I was starting a career and also learning this secret of happiness ? doing. When things went wrong, I whittled ? and I defy anybody to whittle and stay blue.? Ed continued, ?Later, this whittling led to something practical. My parents had talked matters over and concluded it might be possible for me to learn and to teach music. I was already studying the regular variety of school subjects, with the aid of an old schoolmaster who gave me an hour a day. Every day I walked two and a half miles to see him and go over my lessons, though This was before the day of special devices for reaching the blind. My only equipment was a metal slate, the surface of which was honeycombed with little square chambers for holding type, on which were characters representing figures. By feeling the characters on the type I could do sums, and later long problems in arithmetic. For other subjects I had to depend on my memory, which, thus taxed, became very keen. ? ?Music was a different matter. To study it properly I needed a piano, and pianos were expensive. We couldn?t afford to buy one. Suddenly, it occurred to me that I might be able to earn one. Already I could whittle out articles which people admired; then why not, I reasoned, whittle articles which were useful and which they would buy?? ?Mother and I talked over the idea, and we decided on picture frames. A certain ornate type of wooden frame was then quite popular. A friend who conducted a store in town agreed to put on sale any frames that I might make. So, I got busy, selected and bought the wood, glue, varnish, and the like, that was needed, added a plane and some clamps to my tool kit, and in a short time was able to take a picture frame a day. They sold for from fifty cents to several dollars each. From this source, in a year?s time, I earned more than two hundred dollars.? ?I also made some other ornaments, all with my pocketknife. These included rings of gutta-percha and jet, set with gold and ivory, trinkets made out of shells, and toys of unusual sorts. They sold quite readily. Thus, in a year and a half I was able to buy my own piano.? There were so many other tools that were not available to him now that he was blind. The ruler, a must for measuring was essential. Ed improvised. He took straws from their broom, cut to desired length and used them as rulers. Mother: ?She realized that my thoughts would have to be kept off my blindness. Therefore, she undertook to be my eyes. If I was at a loss what to do, Mother suggested something. If I was curious about something, she described it to me. She criticized my work, kept me informed of new things. Hour after hour she read to me, from my schoolbooks, from standard works, from periodicals. She was never impatient, never tired, never anything but cheerful. And she never doubted, and never let me doubt, that I would do what I could.? ?I said I had to change my whole life. Mother changed her life to become a part of mine. For example, the piano was not the only problem to be solved before I could study music. I was unable to see the notes of a printed page. That meant somebody had to read them to me so I could memorize them. ?Mother didn?t know music. But while I made picture frames to earn money with which to buy a piano, she, too, prepared, by studying music herself. When I was ready to begin lessons she was ready to serve as my eyes. She had learned music so she could tell me the notes.? Teaching Piano proved to be hard on his health. The Doctor told the family that Ed needed to be in the outdoors more, not inside. Ed?s health seemed to always have been frail. So, back to whittling on the porch and building his health back up. Soon he was making miniatures of houses or floor plans with his knife. With a small loan from his father, Ed built two homes. His family thought one he could live in and rent the second out to earn a living for the rest of his life. After the success of building the first house and then the second, Ed went into the construction business in earnest. He hired a child to serve as his walking guide and also tell Ed the things he saw while at the construction sites. It was not the sight of others that he relied on most. It was himself. A few times a contractor tried to cheat the blind man out of a few dollars. One drastically thinned the paint. When Ed inspected the walls, he found no smooth surface, rather the rough wood still at his fingertips. The man never worked for him again. Ed took a marble and placed it on the floor or sill to determine if the homes were level. Newspapers in 1887 announced that Ed had made more than $60,000 in a four-month period that year. By 1923, he was reputed to be worth more than $200,000. Ed died in 1948. His Great-Grandchildren are still operating that same construction firm today. If you would like to schedule a presentation contact me at theblindhistorylady at gmail.com You can read more of my Books at https://www.smashwords.com www.theblindhistorylady.com . ? The Blind History Lady | 14152 E Linvale Pl, 201, Aurora, CO 80014 Unsubscribe robertleslienewman at gmail.com Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by theblindhistorylady at gmail.com in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today! From vmeadows at nfbga.org Tue Jun 16 22:13:15 2020 From: vmeadows at nfbga.org (Vanessa Meadows) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 18:13:15 -0400 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] free virtual exercise class Message-ID: <4dd89408-da2f-6dba-6ed7-fca8f4c1ee1a@nfbga.org> Hello, I am sorry I did not give the date. Saturday, June 20, 2020 free exercise class Angel Eyes Flex and Stretch: 12pm ET, 9am PT, 6am HT Soft, soothing music accompanies deep muscle stretching while seated in a chair (or on the floor) to improve flexibility and movement, and prevent injury. Optional Tools: 1-2 lbs and 2-3 lbs set of small hand weights, medium and light resistance bands and a chair. Join the call: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81352344854 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,,,81352344854# US (Chicago) Phone: 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 813 5234 4854 -- Vanessa Meadows, 2nd Vice-President National Federation of the Blind of Georgia President of the Senior Division 1st Vice-President of the Atlanta Metro Chapter vmeadows at nfbga.org 678-592-2929 The National Federation of the Blind 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 sonshines59 at gmail.com Tue Jun 16 22:52:08 2020 From: sonshines59 at gmail.com (Judy Jones) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:52:08 -0700 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] free virtual exercise class In-Reply-To: <4dd89408-da2f-6dba-6ed7-fca8f4c1ee1a@nfbga.org> References: <4dd89408-da2f-6dba-6ed7-fca8f4c1ee1a@nfbga.org> Message-ID: <03eb01d64430$c3cf9ad0$4b6ed070$@gmail.com> Thanks, was wondering about the date. Judy "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings." -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors [mailto:nfb-seniors-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vanessa Meadows via NFB-Seniors Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 3:13 PM To: NFB-Seniors at nfbnet.org Cc: Vanessa Meadows Subject: [NFB-Seniors] free virtual exercise class Hello, I am sorry I did not give the date. Saturday, June 20, 2020 free exercise class Angel Eyes Flex and Stretch: 12pm ET, 9am PT, 6am HT Soft, soothing music accompanies deep muscle stretching while seated in a chair (or on the floor) to improve flexibility and movement, and prevent injury. Optional Tools: 1-2 lbs and 2-3 lbs set of small hand weights, medium and light resistance bands and a chair. Join the call: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81352344854 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,,,81352344854# US (Chicago) Phone: 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 813 5234 4854 -- Vanessa Meadows, 2nd Vice-President National Federation of the Blind of Georgia President of the Senior Division 1st Vice-President of the Atlanta Metro Chapter vmeadows at nfbga.org 678-592-2929 The National Federation of the Blind 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. _______________________________________________ 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/sonshines59%40gmail .com From sonshines59 at gmail.com Tue Jun 16 23:08:35 2020 From: sonshines59 at gmail.com (Judy Jones) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:08:35 -0700 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] free virtual exercise class In-Reply-To: <4dd89408-da2f-6dba-6ed7-fca8f4c1ee1a@nfbga.org> References: <4dd89408-da2f-6dba-6ed7-fca8f4c1ee1a@nfbga.org> Message-ID: <000001d64433$10204720$3060d560$@gmail.com> Hello again. Can others join the class if they are not part of the blind seniors list? I thought I'd like to pass this invitation along to our blind alumni group. Judy "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings." -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors [mailto:nfb-seniors-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vanessa Meadows via NFB-Seniors Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 3:13 PM To: NFB-Seniors at nfbnet.org Cc: Vanessa Meadows Subject: [NFB-Seniors] free virtual exercise class Hello, I am sorry I did not give the date. Saturday, June 20, 2020 free exercise class Angel Eyes Flex and Stretch: 12pm ET, 9am PT, 6am HT Soft, soothing music accompanies deep muscle stretching while seated in a chair (or on the floor) to improve flexibility and movement, and prevent injury. Optional Tools: 1-2 lbs and 2-3 lbs set of small hand weights, medium and light resistance bands and a chair. Join the call: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81352344854 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,,,81352344854# US (Chicago) Phone: 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 813 5234 4854 -- Vanessa Meadows, 2nd Vice-President National Federation of the Blind of Georgia President of the Senior Division 1st Vice-President of the Atlanta Metro Chapter vmeadows at nfbga.org 678-592-2929 The National Federation of the Blind 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. _______________________________________________ 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/sonshines59%40gmail .com From robertleslienewman at gmail.com Wed Jun 17 01:20:16 2020 From: robertleslienewman at gmail.com (Robert Leslie Newman) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 20:20:16 -0500 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] free virtual exercise class In-Reply-To: <000001d64433$10204720$3060d560$@gmail.com> References: <4dd89408-da2f-6dba-6ed7-fca8f4c1ee1a@nfbga.org> <000001d64433$10204720$3060d560$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <026601d64445$75dcb8c0$61962a40$@gmail.com> Miss Judy HECK YEAH! We do want others to know what we have going; never can tell... someone may wish to join with us, and we get the benefit of what they, then will bring. -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors [mailto:nfb-seniors-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones via NFB-Seniors Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 6:09 PM To: 'NFB Senior Division list' Cc: Judy Jones Subject: Re: [NFB-Seniors] free virtual exercise class Hello again. Can others join the class if they are not part of the blind seniors list? I thought I'd like to pass this invitation along to our blind alumni group. Judy "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings." -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors [mailto:nfb-seniors-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vanessa Meadows via NFB-Seniors Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 3:13 PM To: NFB-Seniors at nfbnet.org Cc: Vanessa Meadows Subject: [NFB-Seniors] free virtual exercise class Hello, I am sorry I did not give the date. Saturday, June 20, 2020 free exercise class Angel Eyes Flex and Stretch: 12pm ET, 9am PT, 6am HT Soft, soothing music accompanies deep muscle stretching while seated in a chair (or on the floor) to improve flexibility and movement, and prevent injury. Optional Tools: 1-2 lbs and 2-3 lbs set of small hand weights, medium and light resistance bands and a chair. Join the call: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81352344854 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,,,81352344854# US (Chicago) Phone: 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 813 5234 4854 -- Vanessa Meadows, 2nd Vice-President National Federation of the Blind of Georgia President of the Senior Division 1st Vice-President of the Atlanta Metro Chapter vmeadows at nfbga.org 678-592-2929 The National Federation of the Blind 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. _______________________________________________ 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/sonshines59%40gmail .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/robertleslienewman% 40gmail.com From sonshines59 at gmail.com Wed Jun 17 03:24:52 2020 From: sonshines59 at gmail.com (Judy Jones) Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 20:24:52 -0700 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] free virtual exercise class In-Reply-To: <026601d64445$75dcb8c0$61962a40$@gmail.com> References: <4dd89408-da2f-6dba-6ed7-fca8f4c1ee1a@nfbga.org> <000001d64433$10204720$3060d560$@gmail.com> <026601d64445$75dcb8c0$61962a40$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <004c01d64456$dde16220$99a42660$@gmail.com> Okay, thanks, I just wanted to make sure to follow protocol. Judy "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings." -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors [mailto:nfb-seniors-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 6:20 PM To: 'NFB Senior Division list' Cc: Robert Leslie Newman Subject: Re: [NFB-Seniors] free virtual exercise class Miss Judy HECK YEAH! We do want others to know what we have going; never can tell... someone may wish to join with us, and we get the benefit of what they, then will bring. -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors [mailto:nfb-seniors-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones via NFB-Seniors Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 6:09 PM To: 'NFB Senior Division list' Cc: Judy Jones Subject: Re: [NFB-Seniors] free virtual exercise class Hello again. Can others join the class if they are not part of the blind seniors list? I thought I'd like to pass this invitation along to our blind alumni group. Judy "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings." -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors [mailto:nfb-seniors-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vanessa Meadows via NFB-Seniors Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 3:13 PM To: NFB-Seniors at nfbnet.org Cc: Vanessa Meadows Subject: [NFB-Seniors] free virtual exercise class Hello, I am sorry I did not give the date. Saturday, June 20, 2020 free exercise class Angel Eyes Flex and Stretch: 12pm ET, 9am PT, 6am HT Soft, soothing music accompanies deep muscle stretching while seated in a chair (or on the floor) to improve flexibility and movement, and prevent injury. Optional Tools: 1-2 lbs and 2-3 lbs set of small hand weights, medium and light resistance bands and a chair. Join the call: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81352344854 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,,,81352344854# US (Chicago) Phone: 312-626-6799 Meeting ID: 813 5234 4854 -- Vanessa Meadows, 2nd Vice-President National Federation of the Blind of Georgia President of the Senior Division 1st Vice-President of the Atlanta Metro Chapter vmeadows at nfbga.org 678-592-2929 The National Federation of the Blind 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. _______________________________________________ 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/sonshines59%40gmail .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/robertleslienewman% 40gmail.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/sonshines59%40gmail .com From newmanrl at cox.net Thu Jun 18 23:33:27 2020 From: newmanrl at cox.net (Robert Leslie Newman) Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:33:27 -0500 Subject: [NFB-Seniors] Check this out - you may be intersted - FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Blind adults needed for research study on motivation to be active Message-ID: <004301d645c8$dfbe8870$9f3b9950$@cox.net> From: NFBNet-Members-List [mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Blake, Lou Ann via NFBNet-Members-List Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 3:11 PM To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Blind adults needed for research study on motivation to be active The below research participant solicitation is being provided for informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no involvement in this research. Name of Study: Motivation to be Active among Adults with Visual Impairments Greetings! We are conducting a study examining the relationship between motivational theory constructs and physical activity among individuals with visual impairments. To conduct this study we need the participation of adult aged-individuals (aged 18 years and older) with visual impairments. This study will ask participants to complete an online survey consisting of 45 questions which should take approximately 20 minutes. All responses will be anonymous and confidential. To be eligible for this study, participants must: ? Be legally blind ? Be 18 years or older ? Have access and ability to complete an online survey Those who complete the online survey will have the option to enter a drawing for one of 4 $25.00 gift cards. This study consists of an online survey, which includes 45 questions and should take you about 20 minutes to complete. All of your responses will be anonymous and confidential. To begin the study, please go to: https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VdYPe7yrG1MXRj If you have any questions before, during or after the study, feel free to contact the research team at (757) 683-5338 or by email at jhaegele at odu.edu or tnkirk at umich.edu Thank you in advance for your participation in our research. Warmest regards, Justin Haegele & Nicole Kirk Lou Ann Blake, J.D. Deputy Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 659-9314, extension 2221 | lblake at nfb.org The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Judy ?Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings.? -----Original Message----- From: NFB-Seniors [mailto:nfb-seniors-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert Leslie Newman via NFB-Seniors Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:33 PM To: 'Nebraska Senior Blind Info and Discussion List'; NFB Senior Division list Cc: Robert Leslie Newman Subject: [NFB-Seniors] Check this out - you may be intersted - FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Blind adults needed for research study on motivation to be active From: NFBNet-Members-List [mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Blake, Lou Ann via NFBNet-Members-List Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 3:11 PM To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Blind adults needed for research study on motivation to be active The below research participant solicitation is being provided for informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no involvement in this research. Name of Study: Motivation to be Active among Adults with Visual Impairments Greetings! We are conducting a study examining the relationship between motivational theory constructs and physical activity among individuals with visual impairments. To conduct this study we need the participation of adult aged-individuals (aged 18 years and older) with visual impairments. This study will ask participants to complete an online survey consisting of 45 questions which should take approximately 20 minutes. All responses will be anonymous and confidential. To be eligible for this study, participants must: ? Be legally blind ? Be 18 years or older ? Have access and ability to complete an online survey Those who complete the online survey will have the option to enter a drawing for one of 4 $25.00 gift cards. This study consists of an online survey, which includes 45 questions and should take you about 20 minutes to complete. All of your responses will be anonymous and confidential. To begin the study, please go to: https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VdYPe7yrG1MXRj If you have any questions before, during or after the study, feel free to contact the research team at (757) 683-5338 or by email at jhaegele at odu.edu or tnkirk at umich.edu Thank you in advance for your participation in our research. Warmest regards, Justin Haegele & Nicole Kirk Lou Ann Blake, J.D. Deputy Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 659-9314, extension 2221 | lblake at nfb.org The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.