[nfbcs] NEW BOARD FOR THE NFB IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

[Kevin Fjelsted]

I have a question  regarding the mission of the NFB In Computer Science division as it stands. 
In reviewing the archives 99% of the work appears to be centered around accessibility/usability issues pertaining to computers. I see very little reference to actual computer science topics or furthering!
Since there is such a huge tilt towards general computer usage this means that computer science subjects don't appear to be welcome or emphasized.
Would it make more sense to change the name of this division by removing  "Computer Science" and then form a new division that focuses directly on computer Science topics as well as methods for forwarding BLind person's participation in Computer Science?
-Kevin

> On Jul 17, 2016, at 9:00 AM, Brian Buhrow via nfbcs <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 	Hello fellow NFB-CS members.  As the newly elected president of the
> NFB in Computer Science Division, it is my honor and duty to crib my
> immediate predecessor's announcement, below, of the changes to our board's
> membership.  I'd also like to say that it has been an honor and privilege
> to serve under Curtis Chong's presidency for a number of years.  He has
> served with honor and distinction in this capacity for a number of yers,
> and I have enjoyed working with and learning from him during some of those
> years.  I look forward to continuing to work with, and learn from, him in
> the coming years.
> 
> 	In addition, I'm interested in hearing from folks on this list about
> things they'd like to see the NFB in Computer Science do in the future.
> I can't promise we'll do them, but I can promise to take suggestions into
> consideration and to make the NFB in Computer Science the best and most
> vibrant it can be.
> 
> sincerely,
> 
> your humble president, 
> Brian Buhrow
> 
> 
> 
> At its 2016 meeting, held on Saturday, July 2, 2016, the National Federation
> of the Blind made  a change in the composition of its Board of Directors. 
> Curtis Chong, its longstanding president, was elected treasurer, and Brian 
> Buhrow, formerly a Board member, was elected president. Our officers and Board
> members are as follows:
> 
> President, Brian Buhrow
> 
> Vice President, Steve Jacobson
> 
> Secretary, Louis Maher
> 
> Treasurer, Curtis Chong
> 
> Board members: Jim Barbour, Jeanine Lineback, and Lloyd Rasmussen
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> Cordially,
> 
> Curtis Chong, Treasurer
> National Federation of the Blind in Computer Science
> 
> 
> 
> 
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