[NFBMD] July Message

Thu Jul 21 17:17:50 UTC 2016

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On 7/21/16, nfbmd via NFBMD <nfbmd at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> July Minute Message
>
> Fellow Federationists,
>
> Great National Convention
> The 76th Convention of the National Federation of the Blind was
> interesting,
> informative, and inspiring. If you were unable to attend this event, be
> sure
> to read the Presidential report at
> <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/convent/presidential-report-2016.ht
> ml>
> https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/convent/presidential-report-2016.htm
> l and the President's banquet speech at
> <https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/convent/banquet-speech-2016.html>
> https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/convent/banquet-speech-2016.html.
> If
> you did attend, I am sure that you will agree with me that both documents
> are worth reading again. Once again, Maryland was the top state in
> attendance at the convention.  Many thanks to Judy Rasmussen and her
> committee, who reached out to Maryland convention newcomers and made them
> feel welcome. Many thanks to everyone who volunteered at the Maryland
> table.
> A special thanks to our two table coordinators, Terri Hall and Amber Woods.
> Be sure to look at the 16 resolutions passed by the Convention to see the
> policies and issues that we will be working on during the coming year. Go
> to
> <https://nfb.org/2016-resolutions> https://nfb.org/2016-resolutions to read
> the resolutions.
>
> Crabbing for Scholars and More
>                 The news reports that this is a good season for crabs
> because they are big and plentiful. Check it out for yourself by attending
> our annual Crab Feast on August 5th. Enjoy an evening of good food, music,
> dancing, and prizes while helping the NFBMD John T McCraw Scholarship
> Program, and our Youth Empowerment Stipend program. Go to
> <http://www.nfbmd.org/crabs> http://www.nfbmd.org/crabs for more
> information
> or to purchase tickets.
>
> Plan for the State Convention
> Everyone is cordially invited to attend the NFBMD Board of Directors
> meeting
> on Saturday, August 27th, at 10 am. We will be meeting at the Baltimore
> Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards, 110 S Eutaw St, Baltimore, MD 21201,
> the site of our 2016 Convention. Most of the agenda for this meeting will
> be
> devoted to State Convention happenings. We will also have lunch at the
> hotel. Save the dates October 28-30 and join us for this special convention
> as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the NFBMD. Be watching for more
> information in August.
> Sad News
>                 I am sorry to report the death of Harold Hayes on
> Wednesday,
> July 13.  Harold was a charter member of the National Harbor Chapter.  He
> was kind to all, and always willing to provide a helping hand.  May he rest
> in peace.
>
> The BELLS are Ringing for Blind Children in Maryland
> In Maryland, July means it is time for the NFB BELL Academy. Six students
> are attending the BELL Academy in Salisbury, which began on July 18th. Six
> students will attend the Glendale Academy, and 14 students will attend the
> Baltimore BELL Academy. These two programs begin on July 25th. Many thanks
> to the teachers and volunteers that make these three programs possible. We
> look forward to hearing about all of the progress that these children will
> make as they gain literacy skills, self-confidence, and greater
> independence.
>
> Parent's Back-to-School Picnic
>
>                 The Maryland Parents of Blind Children are sponsoring a
> back-to-school picnic for families.
> Date:  August 14.
> Time: 2 PM.
> Location: High Ridge Park, 10100 Superior Ave, Laurel, MD 20723.
> Join us for food, fun, games, fellowship and more.
>
> Maryland Department of Disability Events of Interest
>                 To celebrate the 26th Anniversary of the Americans with
> Disabilities Act, the Maryland Department of Disabilities will host a
> technology Resource Fair and a light lunch. This event will be held on July
> 26th, 2016, at the Jernigan Institute, 200 East Wells St. Baltimore MD
> 21230
> from 10 am to 2 pm. The featured luncheon speaker will be a civil rights
> lawyer who advocates for accessibility. Haben Girma, a member of the
> National Federation of the Blind, is the first Deafblind person to graduate
> from Harvard Law School.
> The Maryland Technology Assistance Program will host a demonstration of
> CrowdViz on Monday August 1st, from 12-1pm at the Workforce and Technology
> Center, Room T-130
> 2301 Argonne Drive Baltimore, MD 21218. To register for this free event, go
> to
> <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crowdviz-mobile-assistant-for-the-blind-live-d
> emonstration-tickets-26380591058>
> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crowdviz-mobile-assistant-for-the-blind-live-de
> monstration-tickets-26380591058. CrowdViz describes itself as "an
> innovative
> mobile application for both Android and IOS that gives individuals who are
> blind or visually impaired the ability to immediately connect with a
> trusted
> sighted helper through a live video connection. Through remote visual
> support, CrowdViz empowers people to live as independently as they choose."
>
>
> Dates to Keep in Mind.
> July 18-29. Excluding weekends. Salisbury NFB BELL Academy.
> July 25-Aug 5. Excluding weekends. NFB BELL Academy's in Baltimore and
> Glenn
> Dale.
> August 4. Diabetes Conference Call, 7 pm. Call 641-715-3272. The access
> code
> is 720125#.
> August 5.  Annual Crab Feast, Columbus Gardens, Baltimore, Maryland.
> August 14. Maryland Parents of Blind Children Back-to-School Picnic, 2 PM.
> For further information contact Melissa Riccobono, at
> <mailto:mdpobc at nfbmd.org> mdpobc at nfbmd.org.
> August 18. Possibilities Fair for Seniors Losing Vision at BISM.
> August 27. NFBMD Board of Directors Meeting, time, 10 am; place, the
> Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards.
> October 1-31. Meet the Blind Month.
> October 1. Bid for opportunity dinner and auction to benefit John T. McCraw
> scholarship fund. For more information, contact Debbie Brown at
> deborahb14 at verizon.net or Michelle Clarke at mcikeyc at aol.com.
> October 15. National White Cane Safety Day.
> October 28-30.  NFBMD 50th State Convention, Baltimore Marriott Inner
> Harbor
> at Camden Yards Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland.
>
>
> Sharon Maneki, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
> 410-715-9596
>
>