[NFBC-Info] NFBC-Info Digest, Vol 171, Issue 11

Jordan Mirander jordanmirander at icloud.com
Tue Aug 27 07:16:01 UTC 2019


Who’s flying to the state  Convention? I am debating doing that especially since  Southwest airlines has cheap flights from ontario to San Jose California it’s only  $128. However, I am going to wait around a few weeks to see what the bus schedule is like and  the times for that, because I refuse to travel on my own and  solo. I definitely  want to travel as part of a group.

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>   1. August game night announcement (nancy Lynn)
>   2. You Cane Give Initiative (Rachel Grider)
>   3. CABS September membership call (Cricket X. Bidleman)
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> Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:38:30 -0500
> From: "nancy Lynn" <seabreeze.stl at gmail.com>
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> Subject: [NFBC-Info] August game night announcement
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> Now that summer is winding down and kids are back to school, you might be looking for something fun to do on a week night. Join us on August 28 at 8:30PM eastern time, 7:30PM central time, etc for our monthly game night. This is a safe nonjudgmental environment where we ask and answer feeling and opinion questions for which there are no right or wrong answers. We sometimes end up sharing interesting stories pertaining to the questions, and we learn more than we?d otherwise know about our internet friends. We meet again this Wednesday, August 28 at 8:30PM eastern time. The number is 7128328330, passcode 6201340 pound. New people are always welcome. Join us, and see what you think.
> Nancy Lynn seabreeze.stl at gmail.com
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 10:05:34 -0700
> From: Rachel Grider <rachel.grider at gmail.com>
> To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [NFBC-Info] You Cane Give Initiative
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> Hello, Fellow Federationists!
> 
> Below is some information from James Boehm, founder of You Cane Give,
> an organization that distributes canes to countries where it is
> otherwise very difficult or impossible for blind citizens to obtain
> canes. Please consider helping by bringing your extra canes, folding
> or straight, to our NFB state convention in November. Even broken
> canes are accepted, as they can be refurbished.
> 
> See you all in Milpitas!
> 
> Rachel
> 
> Turn Your?convention? Into a ?Cane-Vention!? With the
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> You Cane Give Initiative
> 
> Wondering what to do with that old cane you no longer use in the
> closet? Is that drawer of used canes collecting dust and taking up
> space? Donate your old canes to the ?You Cane Give? program. We are
> collecting donated canes to refurbish and send to individuals who are
> blind and visually impaired around the world. Let?s face it, we have
> it good in America. With the click of a button, we can order almost
> anything we need, including a cane. In countries like Mexico, China,
> India, and South Africa, people do not have access to the proper tools
> to empower independence and success. Do not let your canes go to
> waste!  ?You Cane Give? allows you to help us give your used cane to a
> person far away who needs it!
> 
> James Boehm has spoken with many individuals around the world who have
> shared heartbreaking stories of family and friends who have died
> because of attempting to travel across the street without a cane.
> Initially, our focus was on empowering the blind, changing
> stereotypes, and equipping for equality and independence. But we
> realized that it is so much more than that. ?Blind people are actually
> losing their lives,? In our trip to Kenya, blind organizations are
> referring to the shortage of canes as a ?white cane famine!? You Cane
> Give not only empowers the lives of the blind, but it also saves
> lives. We are in need of canes in all sizes. We are able to send
> folding canes overseas, but straight canes can be donated to
> individuals within the United States. We have contacts in Peru,
> Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, the Philippines, and South Africa wishing for a
> cane of their own. Our state convention is a great opportunity to
> throw used canes into your suitcase. As a thank you, You Cane Give
> will donate a Kustom Cane gift certificate and other cool accessories
> for door prizes as a thank you for your support! Bring your donated
> canes or tips to the You Cane Give designated location!  Thank you so
> much!! We appreciate your generosity!
> 
> -      James and Wendy Boehm, founders of You Cane Give
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> You can ship your donated canes to:
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> You Cane Give
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> 7303 Althorp Way
> 
> Nashville, TN 37211
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> Want to make a donation or see where your canes are going around the
> world? Well, then check out ?]
> 
> our website: www.youcanegive.org
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> Email: youcanegive at gmail.com
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> Also, here is our Facebook page:
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> https://www.facebook.com/You-Cane-Give-Initiative-1558518134229769/
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 17:45:30 -0700
> From: "Cricket X. Bidleman" <cricketbidleman at gmail.com>
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBC-Info] CABS September membership call
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> Hi all,
> 
> The next student division membership call will be a fun one. It was
> supposed to be on the code of conduct, but who feels like talking
> about that on a Monday evening as the school year's starting? Seemed
> more like a January thing to us, so now we'll be having a very chill
> back-to-school chat. Come with your questions, comments, and
> complaints. Especially if they're accessibility complaints, because we
> definitely want to fix those ASAP. Anyway, here are the details:
> 
> Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
> Time: 07:00 PM PDT
> Call: (712) 770-4130
> Access code: 868746
> 
> Here's the Facebook link:
> https://www.facebook.com/events/469503130559251?sfns=mo
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> Just think.. If each of you shared that event post with five people,
> we could have a much larger membership database. It's like the
> butterfly effect, except that this has the potential to positively
> influence the world. Anyway, come join us!
> 
> best,
> Cricket
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> Cricket X. Bidleman (she/her/hers)
> Stanford University | Class of 2021
> BA Candidate | Communications
> Accessibility Consultant | Stanford University Computer Science
> Director of Communications | Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU)
> Education SME and Student Liaison | AIRA
> Secretary | California Association of Blind Students (CABS)
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