[nfbwatlk] About the DSB
Jedi
loneblindjedi at samobile.net
Sun Jan 31 22:05:50 UTC 2010
If nothing else, I think it's fair to say we're all stressed out about
the proposed DSB changes and with good reason. "Irrationality," if we
want to call it that, pumps us up into action. When it's time to act, a
good amount of forethought and strategy are always helpful; stating the
case well, clearly, and with all the necessary facts with tempered
emotion behind them are an excellent recipe for success.
As to the question about scholarships, the information can be found on
the NFB's web site at http://www.nfb.org. If there isn't a main link
regarding scholarships on the main page, try the search function at the
top right of the page. As for NfBW scholarships, go to
http://www.nfbw.org and stay tuned because usually, that information is
made available on the main page. The NfB lists also tend to carry
information about applying for Scholarships, and the NFB magazine (The
braille Monitor) does as well. Finally, you can look for more
scholarship information at http://www.nabslink.org.
Respectfully,
Jedi
Original message:
> Dear Dan,
> Worry not. I'm calm and rational when I write to legislators (well, not
> really but I pull out the emotion before I hit send). But my goal here is to
> get people to take this issue seriously enough to show up at the hearing on
> Tuesday.
> Joanne Laurent
> Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
> If you can't learn it, I'm not teaching it right!
> www.blindcoach.com
> Highest Expectations Travel and Adaptive Skills Instruction for the Blind
> P.O. Box 586 Ariel, WA 98603
> (360) 231-4597
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Dan Frye
> Sent: January 30, 2010 9:37 PM
> To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] About the DSB
> Joanne:
> Goodness, you are intense. We're all troubled, of course, about
> the potential restructuring of DSB. No doubt can exist about
> this. But let's allow a little objectivity to govern our
> conduct. If the restructuring happens, some entity, that is
> directed in law to provide rehabilitation services to blind
> people, will continue to exist. Let's not unnecessarily try and
> scare people. The change will not destroy DSB's ability to serve
> blind people, and this person will be able to get services from
> some entity if the change happens. Our case will be most
> credibly advanced if we use calm, rational arguments to promote
> the importance of distinct and identifiable agencies to serve
> blind people to state officials who have the authority to make
> these decisions, but let's not declare that the "sky is falling"
> in rehabilitation in Washington State when we're only
> experiencing a bad storm. This kind of hysteria does nothing but
> detract from our effort to present a credible case. Again I
> commend you for the passion that you've brought to this issue,
> but if you don't cut it out, we're going to have to issue you a
> set of blue and gold pop-poms and a matching cheerleading outfit,
> smile!
> Yes, the NFB offers scholarships, both at the state and national
> level. Unlike Joanne, I'm not going to go to the various
> Websites and secure this data for you. If you have the
> initiative to find it, perhaps you warrant consideration as a
> winner. If you don't possess this initiative, I'm certain that
> you shouldn't get a scholarship from the NFB.
> With Kind Regards,
> Daniel B. Frye
> Office: (410) 659-9314, Ext 2208
> Mobile: (410) 241-7006
> Note: This message has been issued remotely from the BrailleNote.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Joanne Laurent" <joanne at blindcoach.com
>> To: "'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
>> Date sent: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:21:11 -0800
>> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] About the DSB
>> You're welcome! DSB offers A LOT of stuff. But I don't work
> there, so I
>> cannot advise you. Call them, quick!--before the governor
> carries out her
>> plan to destroy their ability to help you.
>> You're in the right place for the scholarships. The NFB has
> scholarships.
>> Does someone else want to chime in and explain the NFB
> scholarship program?
>> Joanne Laurent
>> Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
>> If you can't learn it, I'm not teaching it right!
>> www.blindcoach.com
>> Highest Expectations Travel and Adaptive Skills Instruction for
> the Blind
>> P.O. Box 586 Ariel, WA 98603
>> (360) 231-4597
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of hmp
>> Sent: January 30, 2010 6:28 PM
>> To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] About the DSB
>> Thank you very much! Also, I have another question: Does the DSB
>> offer any scholarships for high school students who want to go to
>> college or continue their education? Do they have any
>> programs/services that are offered to people that are graduated
>> from high school? Do the DSB help in regards to purchasing a
>> noteTaker for people who have limited resources?
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Joanne Laurent" <joanne at blindcoach.com
>>> To: "'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
>>> Date sent: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:38:29 -0800
>>> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] About the DSB
>>> DSB's website is http://www.dsb.wa.gov/default.htm You can find
>> the
>>> addresses, phone numbers, and directions to all offices by
>> clicking on the
>>> "Contact Us" tab. I have copied and pasted the information about
>> the Yakima
>>> Office below:
>>> Yakima Office
>>> 1712 S. 16th Avenue
>>> Yakima, WA 98902-5713
>>> Phone: 509-575-2014
>>> Fax: 509-454-4125
>>> Bus Directions
>>> The Yakima DSB office is located north of the Perry Tech soccer
>> fields at
>>> the corners of 16th Avenue and Washington Avenue. The address
>> is 1712
>>> South 16th Avenue.
>>> If traveling from downtown, you will take the bus route 9 - or
>> 1st
>>> Street/Washington . You will need the bus stop located at 16th
>> and
>>> Washington You will get off the bus on Washington Avenue after
>> crossing
>>> 16th Ave. You will be on the northwest corner of 16th and
>> Washington Avenue.
>>> Turn right and walk to the corner. Turn left and walk north down
>> 16th
>>> Avenue. You will need to walk to the second driveway where the
>> DSB office
>>> is located. As you walk down the sidewalk, you will come to the
>> first
>>> driveway, cross the driveway and there will be grass replacing
>> the sidewalk.
>>> There will be a chain link fence on your left and the curb to the
>> street on
>>> your right. (First driveway is an ARCO gas station; the link
>> fence is the
>>> Perry Tech soccer fields). Continue to walk along the chain link
>> fence
>>> until it ends at the DSB driveway. Turn left into the driveway
>> and walk down
>>> 25 to 30 feet and our building will be located on your right.
>> The building
>>> will run parallel to 16th Avenue and has 2 entrances. You will
>> want to go
>>> to the second entrance to the building or the one that is
>> furthest north.
>>> This is a brick building with glass doors. Once inside turn left
>> and the
>>> DSB office is the second door on the left.
>>> If traveling from the west (airport), you will take the bus route
>> 7 or 40th
>>> Avenue/Washington. You will get off the bus at 16th and
>> Washington. You
>>> will be on the southeast corner of Washington. When you get off
>> the bus,
>>> turn and walk to your right to the intersection of 16tth and
>> Washington.
>>> Cross with the light, 16th Avenue. Then turn right and cross
>> Washington with
>>> the light, and walk North down 16th Avenue. You will need to
>> walk to the
>>> second driveway where the DSB office is located. As you walk
>> down the
>>> sidewalk, you will come to the first driveway, cross the driveway
>> and there
>>> will be grass replacing the sidewalk. There will be a chain link
>> fence on
>>> your left and the curb to the street on your right. (First
>> driveway is an
>>> ARCO gas station; the link fence is the Perry Tech soccer
>> fields). Continue
>>> to walk along the chain link fence until it ends at the DSB
>> driveway. Turn
>>> left into driveway and walk down 25 to 30 feet and our building
>> will be
>>> located to our right. The building will run parallel to 16th
>> Avenue and has
>>> 2 entrances. You will want to go to the second entrance to the
>> building or
>>> the one that is furthest north. This is a brick building with
>> glass doors.
>>> Once inside turn left and the DSB office is the second door on
>> the left.
>>> To contact Yakima Transit directly you may call 509-575-6005 or
>> visit their
>>> website at www.ci.yakima.wa.us/services/transit.
>>> Joanne Laurent
>>> Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
>>> If you can't learn it, I'm not teaching it right!
>>> www.blindcoach.com
>>> Highest Expectations Travel and Adaptive Skills Instruction for
>> the Blind
>>> P.O. Box 586 Ariel, WA 98603
>>> (360) 231-4597
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of hmp
>>> Sent: January 29, 2010 7:13 PM
>>> To: NfbWaTlk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [nfbwatlk] About the DSB
>>> Hello everyone: Does anyone know where the Department of Service
>>> for the Blind office in Yakima WA is located? I live in Yakima,
>>> and I want to know this, also, Does anyone know their phone
>>> number, address, web page ETC. and what kind of services they
> can
>>> provide for me? Thanks and have a lucky day.
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