[Nfbc-info] Sendero Group sponsors bridge walkers

Thu Oct 1 21:19:04 UTC 2009

    Hi Eileen.
I wish I could've raised more money enough to send a bus out to Southern CA 
and bring a couple hundred people like you and my brother Frank and others I 
have encouraged to join the walk.
But it's good you will be with us in spirit.
What you said about Sendero is right on and have a great time in Europe!
  I know this isn't going to be done as a news man will do it, more like a 
family video,
 but Terra and I will try to video the walk.
I'm not sure we can upload the file because of the size it will be but if we 
can find a way to post it on our website or for others such as CABS to post 
it we will so you can watch.
We did a commercial we were going to post for Strawhat just as a Thank you 
but the file was so big Terra hasn't been able to post it.
The walk will probably be bigger.
The problem is it's video which is much bigger than audio.
If we get it posted I will send a note to the list.
Most likely it will be after convention because they charge $10 a day for 
computer access at the Hilton and I don't know if Terra would have the time 
to post even if we brought the laptop.
We will bring our video camera though and some extra bateries.
Also for those of you who don't walk because of distancemeaning you just 
can't get there,
 we as well as all the other walkers
welcome your donations.
Just choose the name of your choice and than follow the directions.
If you want to pay online but can't figure it out as I said with the other 
form
give us a call (916) 364-5663
I or Terra can take the information and enter it for you.
If you don't reach us just write me at its.mike at att.net and I'll get back to 
you ASAP
Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eileen Misrahi " <eileenmis at dslextreme.com>
To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 1:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Sendero Group sponsors bridge walkers

> Okay! Unfortunately, I live in So. Cal. And won't be able to walk that
> bridge with you. However, I remember the first time I had my Sendero GPS
> working with my Braille Note. I was like a child in a candy store. Why! It
> was for the first time that I didn't have to ask a Access driver "Where 
> are
> we?" It gave me so much information that I was craving for and really 
> didn't
> know what I was missing not having a GPS on the Braille Note. The most
> ironic thing is when I give precise directions to drivers who don't know
> where they are driving or I turn off speech and know when I'm being taken
> for a joy ride and need to correct the driver.
>
> The Sendero GPS has given me more independence when walking in unfamiliar
> areas. As Mike stated, the ability to find specific points of interests at
> one's fingertips is essential for total independence, especially when
> traveling by myself. The spatial directional input is wonderful in having 
> a
> choice on cardinal, right-left, and clock directional indicators. This 
> gives
> more precise abilities to find the exact location of one's destination. I 
> am
> looking forward in the near not distant future in traveling to London and
> visiting my son. It's the fact that I will be able to know exactly where I
> am and get to my final destination independently.  If I have the good
> fortune, I would like to take that walking tour that Bob Sweetman mapped 
> out
> in England. There are so many applications with the Sendero GPS that I 
> need
> to explore.
>
> Eileen
> From: nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of Michael Peterson
> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 10:54 AM
> To: NFB of California List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Sendero Group sponsors bridge walkers
>
>    Hi Leesa.  A senderon navigator can do more than simply tell you how to
> cross a bridge It can tell you what's in the area and how to get to it.
> What if you wanted to go to the gift shop at the golden gate and buy a tea
> shirt.  Your familiar with the area I'm not so maybe it's a straight line
> when I walk off the bridge but I honestly don't know.  I might try to 
> catch
> up and ask you but maybe you need to grab Bart and scurry back to 
> starbucks
> or Chevy's and can't wait.
> Or what if I need the address my GPS can tell me that.
> What if I decide to stay in San Francisco after the walk and take Terra to
> Chinatown or some other scenic site?
> What if I need to get new straws for my hearing-aids and need to find
> someone nearby to fix that problem?  Senderon can help.  It can provide
> address phone and even directions if an emergency should arise.
>
> What if you were going to be in the Olympics and you needed training and
> senderon offered to sponsor you?
> The slogan Don't mess with LeesaMaria!
> Like a senderon Navigator she's reliable, Consistent and dependable. She
> will get where she needs to go.
>  Ask the competition.
>
> Or how about a close-up of your best move in a Judo competition.
> "the anouncer says The winner Leesa Maria--like a senderon Navigator she 
> can
>
> take you out!
> So the point is Senderon gets you where you need to be and in addition it
> tells you what you need to know.
> It creates independence and less dependency on sighted help for 
> information
> and, the GPS device can provide you information using spoken word or
> braille.
> Beyond that If a business any business wants to sponsor some of it's 
> patrons
>
> why not?
> I don't drinkalcohol, did when I was younger don't now. You don't need 
> your
> favorite spirit to walk across the bridge I mean what does drinking have 
> to
> do with crossing a bridge outside of the fact if you drink to much you 
> might
>
> feel like you fell off and are at sea.
> But Bex Beer says I will sponsor 4 of my patrons on the bridgewalk let's
> make it really good I will donate $5,000 to each one.
> Should Mary say Oh sorry Bex beer has nothing to do with crossing a bridge
> in a straight line and might in fact interfere with that straight line.
> Or will she tell those who use Bex about the offer.
> Now maybe one can argue let's ban cigarettes and alcohol because this is a
> family event.
> okay so it's not Bex it is Vicks offering to promote you with their 
> leading
> vaporizer.
> You can't use a vaporizer on the golden gate-- well maybe a portable one
> somehow but generally a vicks vaporizer won't help you walk a straight 
> line.
>
> When I use one of those puppies I tend not to want to walk at all just to
> lie down and take it easy--great for fighting the swine flue maybe but not
> so good for being on the golden gate. Still they offer sponsorships.
> The money helps promote braille literacy do you take it?
> Senderon does promote braille literacy it doesn't just talk vocally but 
> can
> when attached to a braille note.
> Senderon does promote travel by blind people independently and to new 
> places
>
> where to quote in paraphrase Captain Kirk "they have never gone before"
> In essence everything whozit is advocating on this walk Senderon 
> advocates!
>
>
> Anyone else who uses Senderon products wanna chime in here?
> Have a great day.
> MikePeterson
>
> From: "Lisamaria Martinez, NOMC" <lmartinez217 at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Sendero Group sponsors bridge walkers
>
>
>> Out of sheer curiosity, how will GPS devices help anyone with directions
>> when all one has to do is walk straight? Sorry if I sound harsh, but I'm
>> trying to figure out the purpose.
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Mary Willows" <mwillows at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:55 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Sendero Group sponsors bridge walkers
>>
>>
>>> Let Mike May know.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Michael Peterson" <its.mike at att.net>
>>> To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:31 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Sendero Group sponsors bridge walkers
>>>
>>>
>>>>    Hi Mary. Thanks. I use a senderon Holux M 1000 with my braille note
>>>> so it to will be joining whozit at the golden gate bridge.
>>>> Mike Peterson
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> From: "Mary Willows" <mwillows at sbcglobal.net>
>>>> To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:00 PM
>>>> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Sendero Group sponsors bridge walkers
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Great news!
>>>>> The first 20 people who uses anyone of the four devices sold by the
>>>>> Sendero Group on the walk across the bridge maybe eligible for a 
>>>>> $20.00
>
>>>>> sponsorship. If you are thinking about "Bridging for Braille" register
>>>>> to walk and contact Mike May at the Sendero Group.
>>>>> The four products are:  Sendero GPS for BrailleNote products, Sense 
>>>>> Nav
>
>>>>> for the Braille Sense products, Street Talk VIP for Pakmate or Mobile
>>>>> GEO for Windows phones.
>>>>> Sendero staff will be on the walk to assist with technology.
>>>>>
>>>>> A drawing will be held from the walkers sponsored by Sendero Group for
>>>>> a "Louis Braille Coin".
>>>>> To register to walk, go to:  www.nfbcal.org/nfbc/walk09.html and then
>>>>> contact Mike May at: gps at senderogroup.com if you will be using one of
>>>>> the products listed above.
>>>>> Or call Sendero Group at: 888-757-6810.
>>>>>
>>>>> See you on the bridge.
>>>>> Mary Willows, President
>>>>> National Federation of the Blind of California
>>>>> mwillows at sbcglobal.net
>>>>>
>>>>>
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