[Nfbv-announce] Nfbv-announce Digest, Vol 51, Issue 7

[Taylor, Wanda P]

Brian,
Thank you.
Wanda

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Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 1:27 PM
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Subject: Re: [Nfbv-announce] Nfbv-announce Digest, Vol 51, Issue 7

Wanda, I will add these two events to our web site also.

Brian McCann

www.NFBV.org

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>   1. Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar (Taylor, Wanda P)
>   2. Re: Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar (joe hobson)
>   3. Re: Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar (Taylor, Wanda P)
>   4. Fairfax Chapter White Cane Collection (Taylor, Wanda P)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:03:21 -0400
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: "'nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org'" <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
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> iPhones for the Blind
>
>
> Apple's iPhone is the first fully-
> accessible touch-screen device
> designed for both sighted and
> blind users. Because Apple chose to
> incorporate accessibility right into
> their products, you do not need to
> purchase additional software to
> make your iPhone work with speech
> output or a Braille display.
>
> The Fairfax Chapter of the
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> will hold an educational seminar
> on the iPhone April 28, 2012 at the
> Fairfax Regional Library at 2:00 PM.
>
> This seminar will be geared primarily
> for those who are considering
> using an iPhone or have recently
> purchased one. More advanced
> users are encouraged to attend and
> teach others how to use the iPhone
> to live a more independent and
> productive life.
>
> At this event, you will learn how to
> navigate your phone, download
> music, purchase books, find fun (and
> productive) apps, and how to type
> using the on-screen keyboard.
>
> Come obtain hands-on experience,
> a wealth of information, and learn
> to be less intimidated by fancy
> technology like the iPhone!
>
> METRO INFORMATION:
>
> Take Orange Line to the Vienna
> Station. Take any of the following
> buses: Q Green 1, or the Q Green 2
> or the Q Gold 1 or the Q Gold 2. Any
> of the aforementioned buses will
> take you to University Drive and
> North Street. For specific bus time,
> please call 202-637-7000.
>
> Please don't let a lack of
> transportation deter you! Give us a call
> and we'll be glad to find a way to get
> you to the event.
>
> WHEN: Saturday, April 28,
>
> 2012
> TIME: 2:00-5:00 PM
> WHERE: Fairfax Regional
>
> Library
>
> 10360 North Street
>
> Fairfax, Virginia
>
>
> Note: There is free underground
> parking at the library.
>
> If you need assistance on the day of
> the event, please call
>
> Cathy Schroeder
>
> on cell phone at
> 703-599-1960 or
> Wanda Taylor
>
> on cell phone at
> 703-395-3409.
>
> Registration is free.
>
> However, please RSVP to
>
> Wanda Taylor at
>
> 703-212-7392
>
> by April 24.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:19:33 -0400
> From: "joe hobson" <joehobson at comcast.net>
> To: "NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements"
>        <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
> Message-ID: <DD7D78C3800B4487BA9377AAC32E076A at JoeHobsonVAIO>
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>
> Wanda,
>
> Another good program you are devloping and implementing for your Fairfax
> Chapter.
> I talked with Corbb on Friday night, and he indicated he is helping on this
> program.
> I do not have an Eye Phon.
> I can barely utilize a Verizon Samsung Haven, and continuing to work to
> learn it's functionalities and features.
> But, it would not hurt me to learn more about the Eye Phone ( is it Eye
> Phone, or I P(meaning letter I ) Phone?).
> Unfortunately, I will be out of town on Saturday, April 28 and unable to
> attend your seminar.
> I do, however, wish you success with the initiative.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:03 AM
> Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
>
>
> >
> > iPhones for the Blind
> >
> >
> > Apple's iPhone is the first fully-
> > accessible touch-screen device
> > designed for both sighted and
> > blind users. Because Apple chose to
> > incorporate accessibility right into
> > their products, you do not need to
> > purchase additional software to
> > make your iPhone work with speech
> > output or a Braille display.
> >
> > The Fairfax Chapter of the
> > National Federation of the Blind
> >
> > will hold an educational seminar
> > on the iPhone April 28, 2012 at the
> > Fairfax Regional Library at 2:00 PM.
> >
> > This seminar will be geared primarily
> > for those who are considering
> > using an iPhone or have recently
> > purchased one. More advanced
> > users are encouraged to attend and
> > teach others how to use the iPhone
> > to live a more independent and
> > productive life.
> >
> > At this event, you will learn how to
> > navigate your phone, download
> > music, purchase books, find fun (and
> > productive) apps, and how to type
> > using the on-screen keyboard.
> >
> > Come obtain hands-on experience,
> > a wealth of information, and learn
> > to be less intimidated by fancy
> > technology like the iPhone!
> >
> > METRO INFORMATION:
> >
> > Take Orange Line to the Vienna
> > Station. Take any of the following
> > buses: Q Green 1, or the Q Green 2
> > or the Q Gold 1 or the Q Gold 2. Any
> > of the aforementioned buses will
> > take you to University Drive and
> > North Street. For specific bus time,
> > please call 202-637-7000.
> >
> > Please don't let a lack of
> > transportation deter you! Give us a call
> > and we'll be glad to find a way to get
> > you to the event.
> >
> > WHEN: Saturday, April 28,
> >
> > 2012
> > TIME: 2:00-5:00 PM
> > WHERE: Fairfax Regional
> >
> > Library
> >
> > 10360 North Street
> >
> > Fairfax, Virginia
> >
> >
> > Note: There is free underground
> > parking at the library.
> >
> > If you need assistance on the day of
> > the event, please call
> >
> > Cathy Schroeder
> >
> > on cell phone at
> > 703-599-1960 or
> > Wanda Taylor
> >
> > on cell phone at
> > 703-395-3409.
> >
> > Registration is free.
> >
> > However, please RSVP to
> >
> > Wanda Taylor at
> >
> > 703-212-7392
> >
> > by April 24.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:44:24 -0400
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: 'NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements'
>        <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
> Message-ID:
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>
> Hi Joe,
>  I am excited about it.  It's a lot of work and I am praying that all goes
> well and that it is successful.  I  am sorry that you will not be available
> that day but maybe we can do a remake depending on how this goes.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:
> nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of joe hobson
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:20 AM
> To: NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements
> Subject: Re: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
>
> Wanda,
>
> Another good program you are devloping and implementing for your Fairfax
> Chapter.
> I talked with Corbb on Friday night, and he indicated he is helping on this
> program.
> I do not have an Eye Phon.
> I can barely utilize a Verizon Samsung Haven, and continuing to work to
> learn it's functionalities and features.
> But, it would not hurt me to learn more about the Eye Phone ( is it Eye
> Phone, or I P(meaning letter I ) Phone?).
> Unfortunately, I will be out of town on Saturday, April 28 and unable to
> attend your seminar.
> I do, however, wish you success with the initiative.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:03 AM
> Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
>
>
> >
> > iPhones for the Blind
> >
> >
> > Apple's iPhone is the first fully-
> > accessible touch-screen device
> > designed for both sighted and
> > blind users. Because Apple chose to
> > incorporate accessibility right into
> > their products, you do not need to
> > purchase additional software to
> > make your iPhone work with speech
> > output or a Braille display.
> >
> > The Fairfax Chapter of the
> > National Federation of the Blind
> >
> > will hold an educational seminar
> > on the iPhone April 28, 2012 at the
> > Fairfax Regional Library at 2:00 PM.
> >
> > This seminar will be geared primarily
> > for those who are considering
> > using an iPhone or have recently
> > purchased one. More advanced
> > users are encouraged to attend and
> > teach others how to use the iPhone
> > to live a more independent and
> > productive life.
> >
> > At this event, you will learn how to
> > navigate your phone, download
> > music, purchase books, find fun (and
> > productive) apps, and how to type
> > using the on-screen keyboard.
> >
> > Come obtain hands-on experience,
> > a wealth of information, and learn
> > to be less intimidated by fancy
> > technology like the iPhone!
> >
> > METRO INFORMATION:
> >
> > Take Orange Line to the Vienna
> > Station. Take any of the following
> > buses: Q Green 1, or the Q Green 2
> > or the Q Gold 1 or the Q Gold 2. Any
> > of the aforementioned buses will
> > take you to University Drive and
> > North Street. For specific bus time,
> > please call 202-637-7000.
> >
> > Please don't let a lack of
> > transportation deter you! Give us a call
> > and we'll be glad to find a way to get
> > you to the event.
> >
> > WHEN: Saturday, April 28,
> >
> > 2012
> > TIME: 2:00-5:00 PM
> > WHERE: Fairfax Regional
> >
> > Library
> >
> > 10360 North Street
> >
> > Fairfax, Virginia
> >
> >
> > Note: There is free underground
> > parking at the library.
> >
> > If you need assistance on the day of
> > the event, please call
> >
> > Cathy Schroeder
> >
> > on cell phone at
> > 703-599-1960 or
> > Wanda Taylor
> >
> > on cell phone at
> > 703-395-3409.
> >
> > Registration is free.
> >
> > However, please RSVP to
> >
> > Wanda Taylor at
> >
> > 703-212-7392
> >
> > by April 24.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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>
> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:23:45 -0400
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: "'nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org'" <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax Chapter White Cane Collection
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>
> Greetings all
> Do you have canes that are too short, or too long, or too light or too
> heavy or just gently used and they are still in usable condition?  Then
> here is your opportunity to donate them.
> The Fairfax chapter is collecting gently used canes.
>  these canes will be sent to a school for the blind in Kenya that is in
> need of canes.
>  We are asking that each Chapter President  collect the canes from your
> chapter members.   for those Virginia NFB representatives that will be
> attending the May 5 Board meeting in Richmond, it would be greatly
> appreciated if you collect the canes that have been donated by your chapter
> and bring them with you to the NFB board meeting that is scheduled for May
> 5,  where they will be collected and taken back to Fairfax.   The person in
> charge of the project is Helen Acerona of the Fairfax Chapter.
> This is a great opportunity to reach out to touch those in need and share
> in our independence of mobility.
> If you have any questions or require additional information please contact
> Helen CHerono  on 202-957-4347 or  Wanda Taylor on 703-212-7392.
>
> Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation in this matter.
>
>
> Wanda Taylor
>
> President, Fairfax Chapter
>
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> Proud Member of the NFB
>
> Mobile: 703-395-3409
>
>
>
>
>
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