From jose.martinez07 at gmail.com  Sun Feb  6 19:48:01 2011
From: jose.martinez07 at gmail.com (Jose Martinez)
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 13:48:01 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsatx] Fwd: [nfb-texas members] Please Read
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Angela S. Wolf" <angelawolf at austin.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 13:36:53 -0600
Subject: [nfb-texas members] Please Read
To: members at nfb-texas.org

Dear Fellow Texans:
As many of you know, the past year and a half has been a little
overwhelming, with Jay's illness, a new baby, and a full-time job.
Unfortunately, I don't feel like I have been able to dedicate the time
and energy to the NFBT that is required of being president.  Because I
care so much for the organization and want to see it move forward, I
am resigning as president.  Kimberly Flores will be taking the reins,
and I know that she and the board will do outstanding things in the
coming year.  Kimberly and the board have been doing many of the
necessary things already to help me over the past year.

I appreciate all of the kindness and support that you all have given
me over this time, and while I will no longer be president, I will be
around helping with specific projects and things.

The NFB is a critical part of my life and it is important to me that
the NFBT continue to grow and succeed as an organization.

Warmest Regards,
Angela Wolf



From braille at satx.rr.com  Tue Feb  8 23:03:56 2011
From: braille at satx.rr.com (Mary Donahue)
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 17:03:56 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsatx] Prayers for a Successful Knee Surgery Tomorrow
Message-ID: <6D72D043C9334C90A18818E119B3C58C@valued3a11ee5d>

Hello everyone,

    As promised to some of you, I said I would send a prayer request out 
once I had more details. For those who already know, I apologize. For those 
who do not know, I have experience constant knee pain in my right knee since 
the end of April. In fact, during the national convention, it was bothering 
me some. It especially bothered me when I got up and sat down, and this past 
week, it has bothered me standing and walking as well.

    Last October, our primary care physician referred me to an orthopedic 
surgeon in our part of town. After preliminary X rays and an MRI scan, I 
went back to receive an injection. By that time, it was Veterans Day, and 
unfortunately, the injection lasted only a week. I went back at the end of 
December. I had the chance to either go through a series of five injections 
or to have my meniscus (the cartilage between the kneebone and the kneecap) 
repaired.

    Needless to say, I will be having a kneescope, a type of arthroscopic 
surgery, on my right knee tomorrow afternoon around one o'clock or 
thereabouts at the Physicians Ambulatory Surgical Center, one of San 
Antonio's many outpatient clinics, and also in our old neighborhood. I will 
be off work the next three days, but because there is so much proofreading 
at work, my supervisor and her bosses are allowing me to proofread from home 
until I have my postoperative follow-up on the twenty-fourth. Is that unique 
or what? It is definitely something I can talk about at a NAPUB meeting, but 
that's for another list.

    In a nutshell, please keep me in your prayers during and after my 
surgery, and I will keep you all posted. After I go back to working outside 
of home, I will be receiving physical therapy. For now, a home health aide 
will come to check the incision.

    In the meantime, thank you in advance for your prayers, and I will stay 
in touch.


Mary Donahue

"Be well, do good work, and keep in touch."
Garrison Keillor 




From jose.martinez07 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  8 23:32:57 2011
From: jose.martinez07 at gmail.com (Jose Martinez)
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 17:32:57 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsatx] Prayers for a Successful Knee Surgery Tomorrow
In-Reply-To: <6D72D043C9334C90A18818E119B3C58C@valued3a11ee5d>
References: <6D72D043C9334C90A18818E119B3C58C@valued3a11ee5d>
Message-ID: <AANLkTikjTaHUTqb+zYeb_sFPAeb7JP1GCr7T_BA1xUeY@mail.gmail.com>

Good luck Mary, I hope everything goes well.

On 2/8/11, Mary Donahue <braille at satx.rr.com> wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
>     As promised to some of you, I said I would send a prayer request out
> once I had more details. For those who already know, I apologize. For those
> who do not know, I have experience constant knee pain in my right knee since
> the end of April. In fact, during the national convention, it was bothering
> me some. It especially bothered me when I got up and sat down, and this past
> week, it has bothered me standing and walking as well.
>
>     Last October, our primary care physician referred me to an orthopedic
> surgeon in our part of town. After preliminary X rays and an MRI scan, I
> went back to receive an injection. By that time, it was Veterans Day, and
> unfortunately, the injection lasted only a week. I went back at the end of
> December. I had the chance to either go through a series of five injections
> or to have my meniscus (the cartilage between the kneebone and the kneecap)
> repaired.
>
>     Needless to say, I will be having a kneescope, a type of arthroscopic
> surgery, on my right knee tomorrow afternoon around one o'clock or
> thereabouts at the Physicians Ambulatory Surgical Center, one of San
> Antonio's many outpatient clinics, and also in our old neighborhood. I will
> be off work the next three days, but because there is so much proofreading
> at work, my supervisor and her bosses are allowing me to proofread from home
> until I have my postoperative follow-up on the twenty-fourth. Is that unique
> or what? It is definitely something I can talk about at a NAPUB meeting, but
> that's for another list.
>
>     In a nutshell, please keep me in your prayers during and after my
> surgery, and I will keep you all posted. After I go back to working outside
> of home, I will be receiving physical therapy. For now, a home health aide
> will come to check the incision.
>
>     In the meantime, thank you in advance for your prayers, and I will stay
> in touch.
>
>
> Mary Donahue
>
> "Be well, do good work, and keep in touch."
> Garrison Keillor
>
>
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From braille at satx.rr.com  Thu Feb 10 05:54:27 2011
From: braille at satx.rr.com (Mary Donahue)
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 23:54:27 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsatx] Mary's Knee Surgery Update
Message-ID: <B33E48DAEBA64FEEB16D880639DF4734@valued3a11ee5d>

Hello everyone,

    This is Peter. As she told you today Mary had surgery on her right knee 
to repair a torn meniscus. The tear was located on the right side of her 
knee. The doctor also removed some inflamed tissue the result of arthritis. 
Once the knee heals she should feel a whole lot better and will be able to 
walk more comfortably.

    She is wasting no time getting back to a normal life. She's getting 
round with a walker but expects to wean herself off of it over the next few 
days. Since she will be unable to climb stairs for the next few days tonight 
we're campped out in our living room. It's a blustery cold South Texas 
night. The upstairs of our townhome stays warmer than the downstairs. We're 
sleeping in our clothing and are hunkered down in lots of blankets and 
comforters off of our beds to keep warm. I told her I would stay down here 
should she need anything during the night.

    Thanks for keeping us in your prayers and thoughts. We're hoping for a 
speedy recovery. From what I've seen since we got home from the surgical 
center Mary could be back on her feet in no time. A health nurse will be 
here over the next few days to check her incision and change her bandages 
and help her with other surgery-related matters.
    Just thought I would update you all on her surgery and let you know that 
we appreciate the prayers and kind thoughts. I'll let Mary say more tomorrow 
when she'll feel more up to writing. Take care and stay warm.

Peter Donahue





From braille at satx.rr.com  Thu Feb 10 19:15:33 2011
From: braille at satx.rr.com (Mary Donahue)
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:15:33 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsatx] My Recovery from Knee Surgery
Message-ID: <119052EC77734F4E949DD65FADCB4971@valued3a11ee5d>

Good afternoon everyone,

    This is just a brief note to let you all know that everything is 
progressing wonderfully in my recovery. The supervisor of the home health 
care program was here to get some information from me and to change my 
dressings. I have been moving around a little bit, too, and have checked in 
with my supervisor at work. This afternoon, I have to make some corrections 
on some leave requests. I have also made a couple of steps without my walker 
when I wanted to re-charge my Pac Mate. It's actually starting to itch where 
my bandages are, so that's a good sign. I'm no longer using the ice bag, 
and, Lord willing, I will be able to walk across the apartment complex later 
this weekend. It still hurts when I bend my leg, but I was assigned to do 
straight leg-raising exercises, and am doing those every chance I can. Right 
now, I am sitting with my right leg stretched out in front of me.

    In the meantime, I will keep you posted as things go on. Home health 
nurses are going to come in on Saturday of this week, and again on Mondays, 
Wednesdays, and Fridays for the next two weeks while I'm working from home.

    Once again, thank you in advance for your kind thoughts and prayers.

Mary Donahue

"Be well, do good work, and keep in touch."
Garrison Keillor 




From jose.martinez07 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 13 02:32:45 2011
From: jose.martinez07 at gmail.com (Jose Martinez)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:32:45 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsatx] Fwd: [nfb-texas members] Legislative Initiatives
	Committee, Forming Now!
In-Reply-To: <SNT112-DS549867AE420FC359C42CDE1EF0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT112-DS549867AE420FC359C42CDE1EF0@phx.gbl>
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Kimberly Aguillard Flores <kags312 at hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:53:49 -0600
Subject: [nfb-texas members] Legislative Initiatives Committee, Forming Now!
To: members at nfb-texas.org

Federationists:

As you have no doubt heard, there are several pressing issues which
have the potential to influence blind people in many ways being
considered this legislative session. I need those of you who are
particularly interested in taking an active role in researching these
initiatives, tracking bills, writing position papers, and possibly
organizing and providing public testimony to email me by February 15.
I am forming a Legislative Initiatives Committee, and the time for
action is now!!

Whether you have a lot of experience or none at all, please consider
dedicating some time and energy to this very important effort.
Students and parents are especially encouraged to lend your voice as
one of the proposals would eliminate the college tuition waiver for
blind students.

Please do not reply to all, but email me privately at the email address below:
kags312 at hotmail.com

Thanks very much and hope to hear from many of you soon.

Best,
Kimberly



From jose.martinez07 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 13 04:32:01 2011
From: jose.martinez07 at gmail.com (Jose Martinez)
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:32:01 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsatx] February NFB Chapter Meeting
Message-ID: <AANLkTimCKYckOfV857bXPFzrQjLZ3z2L7TVG+ZBuYDC1@mail.gmail.com>

NFB Monthly Chapter Meeting

Come join the NFB local chapter at this months meeting at our new location!

Date: Saturday, February 19,

Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Location: San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind
2305 Roosevelt Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78210
(Employees Lunch Room, on the west side of Roosevelt Avenue south of Eads)

Agenda
 	Local and national update
 	Committees role call and update
 	Special presentation by Stephen Tompkins on NFB Newsline. He will be
available for questions and to sign people up for the service.

The National Federation of The Blind is the voice of the nation?s
blind and leader in blindness related projects such as The Blind
Driver Challenge. For more information go to:

WWW.NFBSATX.ORG



From jose.martinez07 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 16 23:28:42 2011
From: jose.martinez07 at gmail.com (Jose Martinez)
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:28:42 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsatx] Fwd: [TPOBC] TPOBC/TABS 2011 Spring Convention - Dallas
In-Reply-To: <136500.78247.qm@web1101.biz.mail.sk1.yahoo.com>
References: <136500.78247.qm@web1101.biz.mail.sk1.yahoo.com>
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Kim Cunningham <kim at tpobc.org>
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:37:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [TPOBC] TPOBC/TABS 2011 Spring Convention - Dallas
To: TPOBC List Serv <tpobc at googlegroups.com>

SAVE THE DATE!

TEXAS PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN
(TPOBC)
AND
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS
(TABS)

Will Be Co-Hosting the 2011
Preparing For Independence ?
High School and Beyond
Spring Convention in Dallas, Texas

WHEN: April 8 ? 10, 2011
AGES: 12 yrs. through 18 yrs.

Please make your hotel reservations and register to attend by March 16, 2011

Sheraton Dallas Hotel
400 North Olive Street.
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 922-8000
Or on the web at:
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1102090823&key=464D1

Child Care Will Be Available for Younger Children

Registration and Banquet Costs Will Be Paid By TPOBC

Families (TPOBC) Registration Forms Are Attached

Student (TABS) Registration Forms Can Be Found At:
www.nfb-texas.org/tabs.html

Agendas Will Be Available Soon!

Please contact Kim Cunningham at kim at tpobc.org or 281-482-8131 with
any questions
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From jose.martinez07 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 18 23:14:42 2011
From: jose.martinez07 at gmail.com (Jose Martinez)
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:14:42 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsatx] Scholarship Opportunity
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=FHYFDpy3uttiyp29JisttAsMyX7sNHsryVQ=3@mail.gmail.com>

A scholarship opportunity for all students of Texas. Deadline is March 15.

-----

Did you know that the Lighthouse offers scholarships for the blind?

The Emma Freeman Scholarship was established through the San Antonio
Lighthouse in 1970 to afford students who are legally blind the
opportunity to obtain a college education.

Scholarships are awarded annually in the spring and applicable to one
year or two semesters. Previous recipients must reapply each year in
order to be considered for a scholarship.

To be considered, a completed application must be submitted by March 15.
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From jose.martinez07 at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 13:49:05 2011
From: jose.martinez07 at gmail.com (Jose Martinez)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 07:49:05 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsatx] Fwd: [TABS] 2011 Spring Conference: Save the date
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=Hu7_WRkaPCbETyo5Js_grF7RN_phM+GMf4i9q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTi=Hu7_WRkaPCbETyo5Js_grF7RN_phM+GMf4i9q@mail.gmail.com>
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: TABS Students <tabs.students at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:05:55 -0600
Subject: [TABS] 2011 Spring Conference: Save the date
To: tabs_students at googlegroups.com

Texas Association of Blind Students
Texas Parents of Blind Children
2011 Annual Spring Conference

When: April 8th through April 10th.
Where: Sharraton Downtown
400 North Olive Street
Dallas, TX 75201

Students, parents, teachers and blindness professionals,

The Texas Association of Blind Students and Texas Parents of Blind
Children are pleased to bring to you the 2011 annual spring conference
to be held at the Sharraton Downtown in Dallas, Texas the weekend of
April 8th through the 10th. More details are coming soon, including a
full agenda. Rooms, however, are available right now for just $89 per
night for singles and doubles (1-4 people.) Here?s how to reserve your
room:

By phone: Dial (214) 922-8000, and press 1 for reservations. Be sure
to mention ?Texas Association of Blind Students? to get the group
rates.
Online: New this year, you can reserve your room via the world wide
web by visiting this link:

http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1102090823&key=464D1

The deadline to reserve your rooms at this low rate is March 16th, so
do it now before Spring Break strikes and you miss out. For more
information, or if you have further questions, feel free to contact:

Juan Carlos Munoz
2011 TABS President
Cell: (832 378-8632
E-mail: jc.munoz.nfb at gmail.com

Don?t Delay. Join us in Dallas for an unforgettable and inspiring
weekend this April.

-- 
The Texas Association of Blind Students
Web Site:
http://www.nfb-texas.org/tabs.html
Be sure to follow us by searching tabs.students at gmail.com on Facebook,
MySpace, and Twitter.

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From jose.martinez07 at gmail.com  Sat Feb 26 13:56:33 2011
From: jose.martinez07 at gmail.com (Jose Martinez)
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 07:56:33 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsatx] Low Vision Expo Announcement
Message-ID: <AANLkTikgfmzkxRKNVmKeGgbUrkGENd84z+jv_1x-gSoB@mail.gmail.com>

For those individuals interested in attending the expo the information
is as follows.

Low Vision Expo Saturday March 5, 2011 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Expo location: Colonial Hills United Methodist Church 5247 Vance
Jackson, San Antonio, TX 78230.

The individuals in charge of our table for this year are, Denise and
Cindy G. Please get in touch with them if you would like to help out
at the table.

A. Z.