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<DIV>Thank you, and no problem.</DIV>
<DIV>Yang-su is not my superviser, we both work on the Assistive Technology team.</DIV>
<DIV>Thanks.</DIV>
<DIV><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 12:45:46 PM, <A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org" target=_blank>nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org</A> wrote:<BR>>Michael, I should have figured you had nothing to do with this insulting announcement. <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>I publicly apologize to you. But please please read stuff before you send. But Yang-Su might be your immediate boss. Then you are put in quite a circumstance, sorry. <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Stand proud Michael,<BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Becky and Jake extending a paw of friendship <BR>><BR>>From: nfbwatlk [<A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces@nfbnet.org" target=_blank>mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>] On Behalf Of Mike Mello<BR>>Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 12:10 PM<BR>>To: <A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org" target=_blank>nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org</A><BR>>Cc: <A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:michael.mackillop@dsb.wa.gov" target=_blank>michael.mackillop@dsb.wa.gov</A><BR>>Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] FW: opportunity to explore an Alaska Airlines plane!<BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Becky and NFBW listers,<BR>><BR>>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.<BR>><BR>>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.<BR>><BR>>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: <<A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:Michael.mackillop@dsb.wa.gov" target=_blank>mailto:Michael.mackillop@dsb.wa.gov</A>> <A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:Michael.mackillop@dsb.wa.gov" target=_blank>Michael.mackillop@dsb.wa.gov</A> and his telephone number is: 206-906-5520<BR>><BR>>If you would like to discuss this with me, feel free to reply to <<A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:mike@mello.com" target=_blank>mailto:mike@mello.com</A>> <A class=parsedEmail href="mailto:mike@mello.com" target=_blank>mike@mello.com</A> or call me at 208-301-0565<BR>><BR>>Thank you.<BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>> <BR>><BR>>Michael Mello | 1st Vice-President, NFB of Washington<BR>><BR>><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>>> <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>> </DIV></BODY></html>