[Nfbc-info] Nfbc-info Digest, Vol 121, Issue 2
Dennis Russak
russakdennis at gmail.com
Wed Jun 3 12:40:52 UTC 2015
Good morning to everyone:
I'd like to join everyone else in publicly extending my condolences to our great State President, Mary Willows, because of the loss of her mother.
Mary, I think I can relate how difficult this really is. I lost my mother about 16 days after my 12th birthday which was really, really upsetting to me.
We have a great Federation family out here in California, as well as the rest of the nation. I know we all support you.
Take care.
Dennis Russak
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> 1. Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary Willows (Ever Lee Hairston)
> 2. {Disarmed} Re: Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary Willows (knitangelpm)
> 3. Thank You For your Unwavering Support (M Church)
> 4. Re: Thank You For your Unwavering Support (Michael Hingson)
> 5. Re: Thank You For your Unwavering Support (Lauren Merryfield)
> 6. FYI FW: Recruiting — All Sources (Michael Hingson)
> 7. Re: Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary Willows (Joy Stigile)
> 8. Re: Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary Willows (Lauren Merryfield)
> 9. Re: Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary Willows (Michael Hingson)
> 10. Re: Thank You For your Unwavering Support (Juliett Cody)
> 11. FW: [nfbwnews] Fwd: National Federation of the Blind and Two
> Blind Students Resolve Complaint Against Atlantic Cape Community
> College (Michael Hingson)
> 12. Re: Thank You For your Unwavering Support (Ever Lee Hairston)
> 13. Re: {Disarmed} Re: Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary Willows
> (Lisa Irving)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 14:40:45 com0700
> From: "Ever Lee Hairston" <ever.hairston at gmail.com>
> To: <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary Willows
> Message-ID: <000601d09cb3$9eaab110$dc001330$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=by us-ascii"
>
>
>
> To my Federation Family:
>
>
>
> I solicit your thoughts and prayers for Mary Willows, President,
>
> National Federation of the Blind of California who is experiencing the loss
> of her mother, Mary "Molly" McDonough (nee McGuiregg97 of Chicago, IL.
> Originally of Rooskey, County RoscommoneaIreland.
>
>
>
> In lieu of flowers, please direct contributions to The National Federation
> of the Blind of California:
>
> c/oMary Willows
>
> 3934 Kern Court,
>
> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>
>
>
> May the love of family and friends confort Mary during these difficult days,
>
> ,
>
>
>
> Ever Lee Hairston, Vice President
>
> National Federation of the Blind of California
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 15:10:33 com0700
> From: knitangelpm <knitangelpm at yahoo.com>
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>, Ever Lee Hairston
> <ever.hairston at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] {Disarmed} Re: Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary
> Willows
> Message-ID: <195af43e-217a-4ae2-bd99-1b02df8a8716 at typeapp.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Sending my condolences.
>
> Portia
>
> Sent from Type Mail
>
>
>
> On Jun 1, 2015, 2:41 PM, at 2:41 PM, Ever Lee Hairston via Nfbc-info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> >
> >To my Federation Family:
> >
> >
> >
> >I solicit your thoughts and prayers for Mary Willows, President,
> >
> >National Federation of the Blind of California who is experiencing the
> >loss
> >of her mother, Mary "Molly" McDonough (nee McGuiregg97 of Chicago, IL.
> >Originally of Rooskey, County RoscommoneaIreland.
> >
> >
> >
> >In lieu of flowers, please direct contributions to The National
> >Federation
> >of the Blind of California:
> >
> >c/oMary Willows
> >
> >3934 Kern Court,
> >
> >Pleasanton, CA 94588
> >
> >
> >
> >May the love of family and friends confort Mary during these difficult
> >days,
> >
> >,
> >
> >
> >
> >Ever Lee Hairston, Vice President
> >
> >National Federation of the Blind of California
> >
> >
> >
> >_______________________________________________
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 15:54:15 com0700
> From: "M Church" <mchurchgirl at charter.net>
> To: <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Thank You For your Unwavering Support
> Message-ID: <006301d09cbd$e3121730$a9364590$@charter.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=by us-ascii"
>
> Greetings All:
>
> This is Mary Church. I am so happy to be representing this wonderful group
> of talented people as a national scholarship winner. I just want to thank
> all of you for your support. On the first day I came to know the NFB of
> California, I knew that I would be a part of it. I have come such a long
> way, and it's because of your support. I am so happy to know all of you, and
> be serving along side you. I know now, because of the NFB, that I will never
> have to walk alone again. I cannot wait to see what the future brings. I
> have your back, and I know you have mine.
>
> Best wishesea\
>
> Mary Church
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 16:21:05 com0700
> From: "Michael Hingson" <mike at michaelhingson.com>
> To: "'Ationfb of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "'M Church'" <mchurchgirl at charter.net>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Thank You For your Unwavering Support
> Message-ID: <025201d09cc1$a24beb50$e6e3c1f0$@michaelhingson.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=by iso-8859-1"
>
> Hi Mary,
>
> The thanks goes both ways. Congratulations on the scholarship. We look
> forward to seeing you at the convention.
>
>
> Best,
>
>
> Michael Hingson
>
> The Michael Hingson Group, INC.
> "Speaking with Vision"
> Michael Hingson, President
> (415) 827-4084
> info at michaelhingson.com
> Please help us empower blind people and their families with your support at
> www.gofundme.com/michaelhingson
> To order Michael Hingson's new book, Running With Roselle, and check on
> Michael Hingson's speaking availability for your next event please visit:
> www.michaelhingson.com
> his
> To purchase your own portrait of Roselle painted by the world's foremost
> animal artist, Ron Burns, please visit http://www.ronburns.com/roselle
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbc-info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of M Church
> via Nfbc-info
> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 3:54 PM
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: M Church
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Thank You For your Unwavering Support
>
> Greetings All:
>
> This is Mary Church. I am so happy to be representing this wonderful group
> of talented people as a national scholarship winner. I just want to thank
> all of you for your support. On the first day I came to know the NFB of
> California, I knew that I would be a part of it. I have come such a long
> way, and it's because of your support. I am so happy to know all of you, and
> be serving along side you. I know now, because of the NFB, that I will never
> have to walk alone again. I cannot wait to see what the future brings. I
> have your back, and I know you have mine.
>
> Best wishesea\
>
> Mary Church
>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 16:49:18 com0700
> From: "Lauren Merryfield" <lauren at catlines.com>
> To: "'Ationfb of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Thank You For your Unwavering Support
> Message-ID: <006c01d09cc5$93329340$b997b9c0$@catlines.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=by us-ascii"
>
> Hi,
> Congratulations! I hope you really enjoy the convention.
> Thanks
> Lauren
>
> Blessings in Jesus' name
> Philippians 4:6-7
> "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
> petition, with thanksgiving,
> present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
> understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
> My digital evangelism blog is at:
> W w w . ask in Jesus name . o r g
> My book, in audio format, is at:
> W w w . audible . c o m
> Cats Are Terrifically Superb:
> W w w . catlInes . c o m
> (take the spaces out to go to the above links)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbc-info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of M Church
> via Nfbc-info
> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 3:54 PM
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: M Church
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Thank You For your Unwavering Support
>
> Greetings All:
>
> This is Mary Church. I am so happy to be representing this wonderful group
> of talented people as a national scholarship winner. I just want to thank
> all of you for your support. On the first day I came to know the NFB of
> California, I knew that I would be a part of it. I have come such a long
> way, and it's because of your support. I am so happy to know all of you, and
> be serving along side you. I know now, because of the NFB, that I will never
> have to walk alone again. I cannot wait to see what the future brings. I
> have your back, and I know you have mine.
>
> Best wishesea\
>
> Mary Church
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbc-info mailing list
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 16:56:46 com0700
> From: "Michael Hingson" <mike at michaelhingson.com>
> To: "'Ationfb of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] FYI FW: Recruiting — All Sources
> Message-ID: <026201d09cc6$9e4bcd90$dae368b0$@michaelhingson.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=by us-ascii"
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Xavier, Joe at DOR [mailto:Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov]
> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 8:45 AM
> To: Xavier, Joe at DOR
> Subject: Recruiting — All Sources
>
>
>
>
>
> Colleagues:
>
>
>
> The Rehabilitation Services Administration is conveying the below
> information and requesting your assistance in our recruiting efforts.
>
>
>
> The following OSERS vacancy announcementggness): Vocational Rehabilitation
> Program Specialist,
>
> GS-101-13, located in the Rehabilitation Services Administration, State
> Monitoring and Program
>
> Improvement Division (SMPID), Technical Assistance & VR Units closes on June
> 15, 2015
>
> and is open to everyone.
>
>
>
> If you are interested in obtaining a copy of the announcement or wish
>
> to apply, you must submit your application online through the USAJOBS
>
> website which can be accessed through one of the following locations:
>
>
>
> OSERS-2015-0028 (federal employees/status candidates) — MPP
>
> <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/405517400>
> https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/405517400
>
>
>
> OSERS-2015-0029 (non-status candidates) — DEU
>
> <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/405517000>
> https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/405517000
>
>
>
> We ask your assistance in the recruiting process by providing a copy of
>
> the announcementggness) to anyone you believe would be interested in and
>
> would be qualified for the position. Please note the above closing date
>
> of the vacancy announcement. Applications will not be accepted after
>
> that date.
>
>
>
> Thank you for your help in our recruiting efforts to bring the best
> qualified applicants to our staff.
>
>
>
> _____
>
> <http://rsa.ed.gov/> Rehabilitation Services Administration |
> <http://rsa.ed.gov/display.cfm?pageid=401> Subscribe |
> <https://rsa.ed.gov/display.cfm?pageid=441> WIOA
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 17:42:32 com0700
> From: "Joy Stigile" <joystigile at gmail.com>
> To: "'Ationfb of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary Willows
> Message-ID: <009701d09ccd$03e432e0$0bac98a0$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=by us-ascii"
>
> Dear Mary,
> Robert and I send you and your family our deepest sympathy on the passing of
> your Mom. I know this is a difficult time but, remember we all in your
> federation family send you our prayers and hugs!
>
> Joy and Robert
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbc-info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ever Lee
> Hairston via Nfbc-info
> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 2:41 PM
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Ever Lee Hairston
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary Willows
>
>
>
> To my Federation Family:
>
>
>
> I solicit your thoughts and prayers for Mary Willows, President,
>
> National Federation of the Blind of California who is experiencing the loss
> of her mother, Mary "Molly" McDonough (nee McGuiregg97 of Chicago, IL.
> Originally of Rooskey, County RoscommoneaIreland.
>
>
>
> In lieu of flowers, please direct contributions to The National Federation
> of the Blind of California:
>
> c/oMary Willows
>
> 3934 Kern Court,
>
> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>
>
>
> May the love of family and friends confort Mary during these difficult days,
>
> ,
>
>
>
> Ever Lee Hairston, Vice President
>
> National Federation of the Blind of California
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbc-info mailing list
> Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
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> m
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 18:21:06 com0700
> From: "Lauren Merryfield" <lauren at catlines.com>
> To: "'Ationfb of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary Willows
> Message-ID: <007201d09cd2$666c8e80$3345ab80$@catlines.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=by us-ascii"
>
> Hi,
> I am sorry, Mary, that you've experienced the loss of your husband and now
> your mother in a short time. That must be doubly difficult. We are with you
> and I offer prayers for you.
> Thanks
> Lauren
>
> Blessings in Jesus' name
> Philippians 4:6-7
> "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
> petition, with thanksgiving,
> present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
> understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
> My digital evangelism blog is at:
> W w w . ask in Jesus name . o r g
> My book, in audio format, is at:
> W w w . audible . c o m
> Cats Are Terrifically Superb:
> W w w . catlInes . c o m
> (take the spaces out to go to the above links)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbc-info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ever Lee
> Hairston via Nfbc-info
> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 2:41 PM
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Ever Lee Hairston
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary Willows
>
>
>
> To my Federation Family:
>
>
>
> I solicit your thoughts and prayers for Mary Willows, President,
>
> National Federation of the Blind of California who is experiencing the loss
> of her mother, Mary "Molly" McDonough (nee McGuiregg97 of Chicago, IL.
> Originally of Rooskey, County RoscommoneaIreland.
>
>
>
> In lieu of flowers, please direct contributions to The National Federation
> of the Blind of California:
>
> c/oMary Willows
>
> 3934 Kern Court,
>
> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>
>
>
> May the love of family and friends confort Mary during these difficult days,
>
> ,
>
>
>
> Ever Lee Hairston, Vice President
>
> National Federation of the Blind of California
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbc-info mailing list
> Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Nfbc-info:
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>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 19:43:26 com0700
> From: "Michael Hingson" <mike at michaelhingson.com>
> To: "'Ationfb of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary Willows
> Message-ID: <004b01d09cdd$e6b19e90$b414dbb0$@michaelhingson.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=by iso-8859-1"
>
> Ever Lee,
>
> Thank you for letting us know of this sad event. Our hearts and prayers are
> indeed with Mary. It is tough to lose a parent, but at least Mary will
> always have lots of good memories to guide and encourage her.
>
> God bless you Mary Willows.
>
>
> Best,
>
>
> Michael Hingson
>
> The Michael Hingson Group, INC.
> "Speaking with Vision"
> Michael Hingson, President
> (415) 827-4084
> info at michaelhingson.com
> Please help us empower blind people and their families with your support at
> www.gofundme.com/michaelhingson
> To order Michael Hingson's new book, Running With Roselle, and check on
> Michael Hingson's speaking availability for your next event please visit:
> www.michaelhingson.com
> his
> To purchase your own portrait of Roselle painted by the world's foremost
> animal artist, Ron Burns, please visit http://www.ronburns.com/roselle
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbc-info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ever Lee
> Hairston via Nfbc-info
> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 2:41 PM
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Ever Lee Hairston
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary Willows
>
>
>
> To my Federation Family:
>
>
>
> I solicit your thoughts and prayers for Mary Willows, President,
>
> National Federation of the Blind of California who is experiencing the loss
> of her mother, Mary "Molly" McDonough (nee McGuiregg97 of Chicago, IL.
> Originally of Rooskey, County RoscommoneaIreland.
>
>
>
> In lieu of flowers, please direct contributions to The National Federation
> of the Blind of California:
>
> c/oMary Willows
>
> 3934 Kern Court,
>
> Pleasanton, CA 94588
>
>
>
> May the love of family and friends confort Mary during these difficult days,
>
> ,
>
>
>
> Ever Lee Hairston, Vice President
>
> National Federation of the Blind of California
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbc-info mailing list
> Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Nfbc-info:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org/info%40michaelhingson
> ._com
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 19:50:33 com0700
> From: "Juliett Cody" <julietcody at cox.net>
> To: "'Ationfb of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Thank You For your Unwavering Support
> Message-ID: <03b701d09cde$e58f9750$b0aec5f0$@cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=by us-ascii"
>
> Mary,
> Congratulations! Great Job!
> Love,
> Juliet
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbc-info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of M Church
> via Nfbc-info
> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 3:54 PM
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: M Church
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Thank You For your Unwavering Support
>
> Greetings All:
>
> This is Mary Church. I am so happy to be representing this wonderful group
> of talented people as a national scholarship winner. I just want to thank
> all of you for your support. On the first day I came to know the NFB of
> California, I knew that I would be a part of it. I have come such a long
> way, and it's because of your support. I am so happy to know all of you, and
> be serving along side you. I know now, because of the NFB, that I will never
> have to walk alone again. I cannot wait to see what the future brings. I
> have your back, and I know you have mine.
>
> Best wishesea\
>
> Mary Church
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbc-info mailing list
> Nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbc-info_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 19:51:43 com0700
> From: "Michael Hingson" <mike at michaelhingson.com>
> To: "'Ationfb of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] FW: [nfbwnews] Fwd: National Federation of the
> Blind and Two Blind Students Resolve Complaint Against Atlantic Cape
> Community College
> Message-ID: <005301d09cdf$0ee91220$2cbb3660$@michaelhingson.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=by UTF-8"
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
>
>
> CONTACT:
>
> Chris Danielsen
>
> Director of Public Relations
>
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
>
> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
>
> cdanielsen at nfb.org <mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>
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> National Federation of the Blind and Two Blind Students Resolve Complaint Against Atlantic Cape Community College
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> ACCC to Make Technology Accessible to Blind Students
> and Take Other Measures to Address Alleged Discrimination
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> Trenton, New Jersey (June 1, 2015): The National Federation of the Blind <http://www.nfb.org> and two blind students, Anthony Lanzilotti and Mitchell Cossaboon, have entered into a consent decree with Atlantic Cape Community College (ACCC). The consent decree, which resolves allegations by Mr. Lanzilotti and Mr. Cossaboon of discrimination on the basis of disability, has been filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (Case No. 1:33-av-00001) and is subject to court approval. ACCC denies the allegations of discrimination and has admitted no wrongdoing. The agreement requires ACCC to work with a third-party consultant and the National Federation of the Blind to take steps to improve the educational experience of students with disabilities and to prevent discrimination against these students, including:
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> * Conducting a technology audit and, based on the audit results, developing a plan to make all student-facing electronic and information technology used by ACCC accessible to students with disabilities no later than three years from the completion of the technology accessibility audit;
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> * Making ACCC"NESS websites accessible to blind students within 240 days of the execution of the consent decree;
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> * Making ACCC"NESS integrated library system and its website fully accessible to blind students;
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> * Developing a plan to provide accessible instructional materials, including textbooks, course materials, and tactile graphics, to blind students and to other students with disabilities at the same time that these materials are made available to students without disabilities, and to implement this plan no later than three years from the effective date of the consent decree;
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> * Requiring cooperation among faculty, staff, and ACCC"NESS Disability Support Services office to handle accommodation requests made by students with disabilities;
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> * Reviewing and revising ACCC"NESS policies and procedures for accommodating students with disabilities and for processing and resolving grievances brought by students with disabilities, including requiring ACCC"NESS Disability Support Services office to self-report any failure to resolve a student"ness complaint or accommodation request, triggering an automatic grievance procedure; and
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> * Requiring training of all personnel on the Americans with Disabilities Act and on ACCC"NESS policies for accommodating students with disabilities, as well as training for such students on their rights and the procedures available to them to enforce those rights.
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> Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "We commend Atlantic Cape Community College for its willingness to engage in a comprehensive program to ensure that all of its students, including the blind, receive a truly equal education. It is especially significant that ACCC has agreed to make all of its technology and content accessible within three years, and to give its office serving students with disabilities real power and authority to enforce the institution"ness policies and resolve student complaints. The National Federation of the Blind looks forward to working with ACCC, and we hope and believe that this institution"ness new approach to serving its blind students will be a model for other institutions of higher education.?
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> About the National Federation of the Blind
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> 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.
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> Message: 12
> Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 20:14:08 com0700
> From: "Ever Lee Hairston" <ever.hairston at gmail.com>
> To: "'Ationfb of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Thank You For your Unwavering Support
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> Congratulations Mary! I am very proud of you and your accomplishments. I
> look forward to working with you and the other Scholarship finalist at our
> National Federation of the BlAnniversary Conventiondd-----
> The best to yffOriginal Message-----
> From: Nfbc-info [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of M Church
> via Nfbc-info
> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 3:54 PM
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: M Church
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Thank You For your Unwavering Support
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> Greetings All:
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> This is Mary Church. I am so happy to be representing this wonderful group
> of talented people as a national scholarship winner. I just want to thank
> all of you for your support. On the first day I came to know the NFB of
> California, I knew that I would be a part of it. I have come such a long
> way, and it's because of your support. I am so happy to know all of you, and
> be serving along side you. I know now, because of the NFB, that I will never
> have to walk alone again. I cannot wait to see what the future brings. I
> have your back, and I know you have mine.
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> Best wishesea\
>
> Mary Church
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> Message: 13
> Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2015 22:33:39 com0400
> From: Lisa Irving <peacefulwoman89 at cox.net>
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] {Disarmed} Re: Heartfelt Sympathy for Mary
> Willows
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> Mary
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> May the many decades of cherished memories of your mother become a garland of strength and peace.
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> From
> Lisa Irving
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Jun 1, 2015, at 6:10 PM, knitangelpm via Nfbc-info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> > Sending my condolences.
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> > Portia
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> > Sent from Type Mail
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> >> On Jun 1, 2015, 2:41 PM, at 2:41 PM, Ever Lee Hairston via Nfbc-info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> >>
> >> To my Federation Family:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I solicit your thoughts and prayers for Mary Willows, President,
> >>
> >> National Federation of the Blind of California who is experiencing the
> >> loss
> >> of her mother, Mary "Molly" McDonough (nee McGuiregg97 of Chicago, IL.
> >> Originally of Rooskey, County RoscommoneaIreland.
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> >> In lieu of flowers, please direct contributions to The National
> >> Federation
> >> of the Blind of California:
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> >> c/oMary Willows
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> >> 3934 Kern Court,
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> >> Pleasanton, CA 94588
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> >>
> >> May the love of family and friends confort Mary during these difficult
> >> days,
> >>
> >> ,
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> >>
> >> Ever Lee Hairston, Vice President
> >>
> >> National Federation of the Blind of California
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