[NFBMD] [Greater-Baltimore] Special Invitation to April At-Large Chapter Meeting

[Othman, Ronza (CMS/OEOCR)]

I think my point is that there were about a dozen Christian resources, one Muslim resource, and no other resources from other faith traditions.  In other words, I don't think this list is comprehensive or inclusive "about the faith of your choice."






Ronza M. Othman (she/her/hers), Director, EEO Compliance Group, Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - 7500 Security Blvd, N3-22-16, Baltimore, MD 21244 - 410-786-3274 (o); 443-380-5044 (f)

CMS aspires to create: a culture that values and recognizes our employees' unique identities and perspectives; an environment that provides all employees with equitable access to opportunities for growth and development; and a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 

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Subject: RE: [Greater-Baltimore] Special Invitation to April At-Large Chapter Meeting

Ronza,
Good idea.  The APP says it has the Quran on it.  If you would like to give us a better description prease do.

 
Cordially,

Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
410-715-9596

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland 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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Subject: RE: [Greater-Baltimore] Special Invitation to April At-Large Chapter Meeting

Interesting.  FYI Muslim Pro is not a Bible app.  Perhaps our affiliate DEI Committee could expand this list beyond a bunch of Christian (and one Muslim
app) resources?



Ronza M. Othman (she/her/hers), Director, EEO Compliance Group, Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- 7500 Security Blvd, N3-22-16, Baltimore, MD 21244 - 410-786-3274 (o);
443-380-5044 (f)

CMS aspires to create: a culture that values and recognizes our employees'
unique identities and perspectives; an environment that provides all employees with equitable access to opportunities for growth and development; and a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 

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Subject: [Greater-Baltimore] Special Invitation to April At-Large Chapter Meeting

Hello All,

You are cordially invited to attend the April 19 meeting of the NFBMD At-Large Chapter. We will be having a special guest speaker, Tom Anderson, President of the Communities of Faith Division of the National Federation of the Blind. He will be discussing "Living the Life You Want by Participating in the Faith of Your Choice." Below is a list of accessible Bible and religious resources that you can look at in advance. Bring your questions to the meeting. The National President's message begins at 7:30, followed by the meeting from 8-9 pm. The call-in number is 339-209-4083.

*Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy* National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
410-715-9596

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday 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.

*Accessible Bible Resources*
By: Tom Anderson, President Communities of Faith Division of the National Federation of the Blind



*Braille Bibles International* has the King James Bible and the New King James Bible available in Braille at no cost.

Phone: (800) 522-4253

Email: info at BrailleBibles.org


 *The Lutheran Braille Workers* has the New International Bible and the English Standard Version available in soft bound volumes.

Phone: (800) 925-6092

The King James Bible is 18 volumes and the New King James Version in 20 volumes in hard bound format.  I believe that the Lutheran Braille Evangelism Association has the Revised Standard Version and perhaps the New Revised standard version available for purchase.  They also sell a Bible Courier using computerized speech.  They have two translations available to be put on each device.  I believe that they have around 24 translations to select from.

 *Lutheran Braille Evangelism Association*

Phone: 651-447-2195


 *Aurora Ministries* has six translations available on cartridge.  They are the King James Version, the English standard dramatized version, the New
Living translation, the Amplified Bible Classic,   The New American
Standard Translation, and the New Revised standard translation available for no cost.

Phone: (941) 748-3031


 *The Xavier Society for the Blind* has the New American Bible available.
This
translation is one which is used by the Catholic Church.   They also have a
lending library of many other materials.

The Xavier Society for the Blind

Phone: (212) 473-7800

Email: info at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org



*JBI International* has books, magazines and special publications of Jewish and general interest in Audio, Large Print and Braille formats.

Phone:  212-889-2525 or 800-433-1531

Email:  jbilibrary.org


*Bible Apps*

1.           The Bible app from Life Church has 68 available versions that
can be accessed on the Iphone.

2.           The Bible Gateway app has 54 translations available as well.

3.           The Bible.is app has the King James and the English Standard
versions in dramatized form.  The New International version dramatized form is also available on this app.  They also have Bibles in other languages as well .

4.           Muslim Pro app features the full Quran with Arabic scripts,
phonetics, translations, and audio recitations.  It also helps you keep track of the time for various prayers.
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