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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">Becky and NFBW listers,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">First, let me apologize. As a Blind adult I find the remarks to be insulting and confusing. I did not read the announcement before forwarding to the list, I am not involved with this program and, should I have read it first, I would not have forwarded it on to the list.<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">After discussing this with Yang-Su, I believe his intent was to ask that youth who are under 18 have a guardian attend with them for liability reasons.<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">I am copying Michael MacKillop, Assistant Director – Customer Services on this note, I would suggest you contact him if you have any feedback on this program. His email address is: </FONT><A href="mailto:Michael.mackillop@dsb.wa.gov"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; COLOR: #0000ff">Michael.mackillop@dsb.wa.gov</FONT></A><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"> and his telephone number is: 206-906-5520<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">If you would like to discuss this with me, feel free to reply to </FONT><A href="mailto:mike@mello.com"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; COLOR: #0000ff">mike@mello.com</FONT></A><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"> or call me at 208-301-0565<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">Michael Mello | 1<SUP>st</SUP> Vice-President, NFB of Washington<o:p></o:p></FONT></P><BR><BR><BR>Mike Mello<BR><BR><A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:mike@mello.com" target=_blank>mike@mello.com</A> | 208-301-0565<BR><BR>Nov 5, 2013 10:05:39 AM, <A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org" target=_blank>nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org</A> wrote:<BR>How insulting Michael!<BR>><BR>>"Who is invited? Anyone who are blind or visually impaired and an<BR>>accompanying adult."<BR>><BR>>I, as a blind woman, an an adult, thus I do not need a care taker, unless I<BR>>as an adult make that choice. <BR>><BR>>How dare anyone put out such embarrassing trash. The grammer is<BR>>embarrassing. The custodialism is not indicative of DSB philosophy.<BR>><BR>>Coming from DSB none the less. Shame on YOU, JANET, andYANG-SU!<BR>><BR>>An apology to the adult blind community from DSB is in order from the<BR>>Director, as she is altimately responsible.<BR>><BR>>Janet got my husband's displeasure last night as she tried to laugh off his<BR>>displeasure. He would not let her get away with brushing us off, and neither<BR>>will you and Yang-Su. How dare you treat us like wards! <BR>><BR>>Becky and a growling Jake <BR>>-----Original Message-----<BR>>From: nfbwatlk [<A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces@nfbnet.org" target=_blank>mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>] On Behalf Of Mello,<BR>>Michael (DSB)<BR>>Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 5:46 PM<BR>>To: <A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org" target=_blank>nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org</A><BR>>Subject: [nfbwatlk] FW: opportunity to explore an Alaska Airlines plane!<BR>><BR>>FYI.<BR>><BR>>Michael J. Mello | Adaptive Technology Specialist Washington State<BR>>Department of Services for the Blind<BR>>Direct: 206-906-5552<BR>>Toll Free: 800-552-7103<BR>>Mobile: 206-605-7332<BR>>Fax: 206-721-4103<BR>><A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:Michael.Mello@dsb.wa.gov" target=_blank>Michael.Mello@dsb.wa.gov</A><BR>>3411 South Alaska Street<BR>>Seattle, WA 98118<BR>><BR>><BR>>-----Original Message-----<BR>>From: Cho, Yang-su (DSB)<BR>>Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 9:56 AM<BR>>Subject: opportunity to explore an Alaska Airlines plane!<BR>><BR>>Have you ever wanted to have an airplane all to yourself to explore? <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Have you ever wished that you could go into the airplane restroom and<BR>>actually "learn" how to flush the toilet by yourself? <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Have you ever wondered where the exit doors are? <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Have you ever wished you could have the time to show yourself what a face<BR>>mask is and how to put on the flotation device located under the seat?<BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Don't I have an opportunity for you!!!<BR>><BR>>Alaska Airlines is offering us the opportunity to explore one of their<BR>>airplanes before the holiday season begins. <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Date: November 19th, 2013<BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Time: 6:00-8:00 PM<BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Where: SeaTac Airport<BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Transportation: Because this event will take place at the Alaska Airlines<BR>>hanger in a secure part of the airport, Alaska Airlines has requested that<BR>>we limit to only 2 or 3 vehicles on the tarmac. DSB and VLC(Vision Loss<BR>>Connections) will be providing transportation to and from this event. Please<BR>>watch for further information on times and locations to meet a bus that will<BR>>transport you to this event. <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Who is invited? Anyone who are blind or visually impaired and an<BR>>accompanying adult.<BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>RSVP: Space is limited! Please RSVP to Janet or Yang-su no later than<BR>>November 10th. <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Note: The airplane we will be exploring could be called into the field to<BR>>replace one that is unable to fly. For this reason we may have to reschedule<BR>>at short notice. Alaska Airlines assures us that this is not likely, but<BR>>they would like us to be aware of the possibility.<BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>For questions call or email:<BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Janet George - 206-906-5530<BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>><A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:Janet.george@dsb.wa.gov" target=_blank>Janet.george@dsb.wa.gov</A><BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Or<BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Yang-su Cho - 206-906-5518<BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>><A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:Yangsu.cho@dsb.wa.gov" target=_blank>Yangsu.cho@dsb.wa.gov</A><BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Yang-su Cho, Adaptive Technology Specialist<BR>> <BR>>Washington State Department of Services for the Blind<BR>>3411 South Alaska Street<BR>>Seattle, WA 98118<BR>>206-906-5518<BR>>1-800-552-7103<BR>>TTY: 206-721-4059<BR>>Fax: 206-721-4103<BR>><BR>><A class=parsedLink href="http://www.dsb.wa.gov" target=_blank>http://www.dsb.wa.gov</A><BR>><BR>>_______________________________________________<BR>>nfbwatlk mailing list<BR>><A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org" target=_blank>nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org</A><BR>><A class=parsedLink href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org" target=_blank>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org</A><BR>>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for<BR>>nfbwatlk:<BR>><A class=parsedLink href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org/b.butterfly%40comcast." target=_blank>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org/b.butterfly%40comcast.</A><BR>>net<BR>><BR>><BR>>_______________________________________________<BR>>nfbwatlk mailing list<BR>><A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org" target=_blank>nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org</A><BR>><A class=parsedLink href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org" target=_blank>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org</A><BR>>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nfbwatlk:<BR>><A class=parsedLink href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org/mike%40mello.com" target=_blank>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org/mike%40mello.com</A><BR>> </BODY></html>