[NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: COVID-19 Survey

Tue Apr 7 04:43:55 UTC 2020

Hi!

About the time we went into lockdown level 4, which was a couple weeks ago, A friend dold me, West Virginia was not being empacted as much as states such as New York, and they asked if I had any guess that might help them understand why this might be the case. 

So I did what I always do. I went onto the radio and contacted friends in WV to be sure I might be on the right track. I only asked to verify if the ramps were up yet. I believed the timing for them was probably about right. I got a positive response, so I got back to my friend, and told him ramps were a possible reason for WV enjoying less empact in the current crisis. Of course, folks around here never heard of ramps, so this required a bit of explaining that I didn't need help with, as I have plenty enough memories of them to clarify any curiossity. I also messaged my sister on fb, and asked her not to send any, we don't need any problems at the border; Those guys have a tough job already, *lol*

Cheers,
Dave    

-----Original Message-----
From: NFBWV-Talk [mailto:nfbwv-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kerri Kosten via NFBWV-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, 7 April 2020 4:24 p.m.
To: NFB of West Virginia Discussion List
Cc: Kerri Kosten
Subject: Re: [NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: COVID-19 Survey

Hi Sheri,
 I just completed the survey.
Hope this helps.
Kerri

On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 11:00 PM Sheri Koch via NFBWV-Talk <
nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> West Virginia is very much unrepresented in the completion of the survey
> listed in the body of this email. If you would be kind enough to complete
> the survey, I would very much appreciate it while I thought it was going to
> take me only about 30 minutes, I think it took me closer to an hour but
> maybe that’s because I did it on my iPhone. I hope your help out.  This is
> time sensitive so if you can complete it ASAP, that would be great!
>
> Sheri
>
> Sheri Koch, President
> National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia
> 304-993-5103
>
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> > From: Lee Huffman <lhuffman at afb.org>
> > Date: April 6, 2020 at 4:44:15 PM EDT
> > To: slk8332015 at gmail.com
> > Subject: COVID-19 Survey
> >
> > HI Sherri,
> > It was great talking with you just now, and I am glad to hear you are
> safe and sound.
> > Below is the April AccessWorld alert.
> > A blurb about the COVID-19 survey is at the top of the announcement, and
> I am pasting another paragraph with the link below. Anything you can do to
> help promote the survey in WV would be appreciated.
> > Thanks very much!
> > Best,
> > Lee
> >
> > ----------
> >
> > We hope this message finds you safe and healthy in these challenging
> times.  We need your help to make sure your voice is heard during the
> COVID-19 pandemic.  Major community organizations and companies have joined
> forces to collect feedback about how COVID-19 is impacting the lives of
> blind and low vision people. This survey is open to anyone over the age of
> 18 in the United States. Please take a few minutes to click on the link
> below and complete the survey.
> > Survey Link: bit.ly/fin-a11y
> > If that does not work, try the longer link
> > www.flatteninaccessibility.com
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> > Subject: The April issue of AccessWorld is now available on our website
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> >
> >
> >
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> > Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss
> >
> > Special Note: AFB, along with 14 other organizations, is asking you to
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> have low vision during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey covers areas of
> healthcare; transportation; employment; education; social experiences;
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> > This issue features:
> >
> > AccessWorld Is Here for You During the COVID-19 Health Crisis
> > Lee Huffman
> >
> > Tips and Resources for Coronavirus Quarantine
> > A compilation of suggestions and information for managing your daily
> life during the COVID-19 crisis.
> >
> > COVID-19: Confessions from a Blind Germaphobe
> > Deborah Kendrick
> > People with visual impairments are, by default, in more constant contact
> with people and things than the average person in possession of 20/20
> eyesight. We have to touch walls and doors and objects and other people's
> hands and elbows. Here are some ideas to lessen the risk.
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> > Assistance May be Right Next Door: A Review of Nextdoor.com
> > Bill Holton
> > During the time of the coronavirus, how do you introduce yourself to
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> > Highlights From the Much Smaller CSUN 2020 Assistive Technology
> Conference
> > Shelly Brisbin, J.J. Meddaugh
> > We are, as they say, living in unusual times. So, in addition to the
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> >
> > Employment Matters: David Van Der Molen, Member Services Associate and
> Audio Book Narrator
> > Deborah Kendrick
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> narrator, I knew he belonged in the Employment Matters series. As it turns
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> comfortable than previous AirPods. For me, they are worth the increased
> cost.
> >
> > Accessibility Features in Windows Web Browsers for Low Vision Users
> > Steven Kelley
> > Built-in Web browser accessibility—magnification, contrast, colors, and
> text-to-speech—has significantly improved in recent years. There are some
> great built-in accessibility features available on popular Windows-based
> Web browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge.
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