[Nfbmo] Fw: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind Sponso...
DanFlasar at aol.com
DanFlasar at aol.com
Thu Aug 22 00:26:28 UTC 2013
Brian,
What happened on the mountain excursion? Are you referring to the
NFB-sponsored trip up Everest by an experienced mountain climber? I thought
that the weather drove them back before they could reach the summit -
nothing to do with the skills of the climber.
Dan
In a message dated 8/21/2013 6:00:42 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
b.schulz at sbcglobal.net writes:
ya, saw it.
hope it turns out better than the mountain excursion.
Bryan Schulz
----- Original Message -----
From: "NJ Lynn" <freespirit at accessibleworld.org>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 5:46 PM
Subject: [Nfbmo] Fw: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the
Blind
Sponsors Blind Driver’s “Quest for the Salt " Dan Parker Will Be First
Blind
Man to Drive Motorcycle on Bonneville Salt Flats
>
>
> From: David Andrews
> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 11:55 AM
> To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind Sponsors
> Blind Driver’s “Quest for the Salt " Dan Parker Will Be First Blind Man
to
> Drive Motorcycle on Bonneville Salt Flats
>
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> CONTACT:
> Chris Danielsen
> Director of Public Relations
> National Federation of the Blind
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
> cdanielsen at nfb.org
>
> National Federation of the Blind Sponsors
> Blind Drivers Quest for the Salt
> Dan Parker Will Be First Blind Man to Drive Motorcycle on Bonneville
Salt
> Flats
>
> Wendover, Utah (August 21, 2013): The National Federation of the Blind
> today announced its sponsorship of the first attempt by a blind driver
to
> independently race a motorcycle on the famed Bonneville Salt Flats. Dan
> Parker, an experienced racecar builder and driver who lost his sight as
> the result of a racing accident last year, will independently operate a
> three-wheeled motorcycle with the help of a GPS system that gives him
> audible cues in order to help him maintain a straight course. Mr. Parker
> will make his run as part of the 2013 BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials this
> Sunday at the Flats. The National Federation of the Blind is one of
> several sponsors contributing funds and equipment to help Mr. Parker
> complete his Quest for the Salt. Additionally, the Federations Mark
> Riccobono, the first blind person to drive a vehicle without the
> assistance of a sighted person, will travel out to the Salt to
participate
> in this historic event.
> Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind,
said:
> We have demonstrated that it is possible for a blind person to operate
a
> vehicle with the help of an interface that can convey information about
> the drivers environment. Dan Parker is taking the concepts that we
> pioneered with our Blind Driver Challenge a step furtherand
possibly
> fasterwhile continuing to experiment with technology that may
someday
> allow blind drivers to navigate Americas roadways like our sighted
peers.
> We are pleased to sponsor Dans effort and wish him a successful run on
> the Bonneville Salt Flats.
> Mr. Parker said: As a member, I appreciate the support of the National
> Federation of the Blind, an organization that believes, as I do, that
> blind people can succeed in whatever effort we choose with the proper
> tools and training. I look forward to demonstrating this truth to the
> racing community and the general public on the Salt Flats this weekend.
I
> view this run as just the first leg of my journey to contribute to the
> work of the Federation and its Blind Driver Challenge.
> On January 29, 2011, NFBs Mark Riccobono became the first blind person
to
> operate a vehicle on the Daytona International Speedway as a
demonstration
> of technology that helped him navigate the course and avoid obstacles.
> More information about the NFB Blind Driver Challenge, along with
> information about Dan Parkers Quest for the Salt, is available at
> www.blinddriverchallenge.org. Also be sure to visit Dan Parkers Quest
for
> the Salt Facebook page, as well as the NFBs Facebook and Twitter feeds,
> for continuous updates on this exciting event.
>
> ###
>
>
> About the National Federation of the Blind
>
> The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the oldest, largest, and
> most influential nationwide membership organization of blind people in
the
> United States. Founded in 1940, the NFB advocates for the civil rights
and
> equality of blind Americans, and develops innovative education,
> technology, and training programs to provide the blind and those who are
> losing vision with the tools they need to become independent and
> successful. We need your support. To make a donation, please go to
> www.nfb.org.
>
>
>
>
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