[nfbmi-talk] art institute letter to

[Ghkitchen]

Hi Fred,

Thanks. The web person didn't write me. I wrote to another contact I had in 
my address book and she did write back. I mentioned the braille signage in 
my class and folks agreed that it  would be good to have the bathroomsmarked 
for the blind and I mentioned the cognitively impaired  We have a good 
institute and they just got over a million to expand the  pottery studios. 
Years ago, they did have a class for the handicapped and it sounded fun. I 
have never seen it mentioned since. Perhaps I should bring it up, inclusion 
is great for some folks. The big problem for many is transportation and the 
cost. The class is $210 for 12 weeks and that is the members cost. I never 
got any therapy after that episode of depression. I was basically kicked out 
before I could start. I   figure that this is the best kind of therapy for 
me. Will it become more  than that? I am not sure at this point. It is an 
expensive hobby to do at home and then I am so busy with Newsline.

I think I am better off in class at this point.

Speaking of Newsline, have you had a chance to call those folks?  To be most 
helpful, it is easier to call them soon after they sign up because they get 
frustrated, lose their Newsline packet etc.  When they register, I call up 
newsline before hand, put in some favorites, slow the speech down and if I 
have an email address, I email them the files and their codes. If someone 
doesn't have an email, I will ask them if they want tape or cd instructions. 
People have been getting frustrated with that how to guide. I tell them it 
is a reference guide and the instructions should be read perhaps one or two 
lessons --whatever works for them.
 and I will  show them how to get to the instructions on the main menu.

Generally for  every subscriber,  I will help then access and or change 
their favorites and teach them to access publications, set up their tv. 
Many times, this requires more than one call.

I need volunteers to help do this. It is a hard area to get volunteers to 
do. I keep up with it as best as I can. Some folks are impossible to reach 
in person and then  sometimes I cannot find their phone number. We still 
don't get their phone when they sign up with the library. Sue is helpful 
with this but other librarians are not.

Take care,
Georgia

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at comcast.net>
To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 11:21 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] art institute letter to


> Hi Georgia,
>
> Now, this is a really good letter.  It is clear, firm and polite.  A good
> model for the way to work with others.
>
> Warmest Regards,
>
> Fred
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Ghkitchen
> Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 10:35 PM
> To: NFB of Michigan List
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] art institute letter to
>
>
>
> October 18, 2011Dear madam:
>
>
>
> I am writing for the third time to express my concern regarding access to
> your web site for  disabled persons, specifically the blind.
>
> Although this  web site is far from   being totally inaccessible, it
> certainly could be made more user friendly. I would appreciate meeting 
> with
> you for a short time. Perhaps if I was allowed to demonstrate the 
> useability
> of the FIA web site with my laptop and screen reader you would understand
> the assets and limitations of using a screen reader with this web site
> without any vision. This has proved helpful in other situations to
> community organizations and private companies.
>
>  I would like to point out a spelling error under  the link "Studios". The
> contributions and talents of  Clare White are described. I appreciate
> learning of her involvement since I have purchased some of her pottery.
> Anyway, it is late but I believe the word energetic is spelled as 
> energtic.
> I am sure she is much too busy and polite to  bring this to your 
> attention.
>
> If you can assist me and others with visual impairments, I would
> appreciate it very much.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Georgia Kitchen
> NFBNewsline Volunteer Coordinator
>
> P.S. I am forwarding a copy of  my letter to Larry Posont, President,
> National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
> email: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
>
> I am also forwarding a copy to the NFBMI list.
>
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