[Ohio-talk] Ohio-talk Digest, Vol 93, Issue 17

Tue Nov 17 05:03:19 UTC 2015

Speaking of the convention, I will be coming on Saturday. I goofed. By the
time I got around to registering, I could not pay on line. When I register
on Saturday, what are the acceptable ways of paying? 

Thanks.

Jeanne Gallagher

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Today's Topics:

   1. BLIND photographer captures heartwarming images of his
      nonverbal autistic twin sons in order to truly 'connect' with	the
      pair (Deborah Kendrick)
   2. Re: Christmas shopping at convention (Deborah Kendrick)
   3. Why Meeting Agendas Are Important (richard)
   4. Re: [Cinci-nfb] BLIND photographer captures	heartwarming
      images of his	nonverbal autistic twin sons in	order to truly
      'connect' with	the pair (Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting)
   5. door prizes (Cheryl Fischer)

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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:03:00 -0500
From: "Deborah Kendrick" <dkkendrick at earthlink.net>
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Subject: [Ohio-talk] BLIND photographer captures heartwarming images
	of his	nonverbal autistic twin sons in order to truly 'connect'
with
	the pair
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Greetings, all,

This is an amazing story that I know you will enjoy reading.  

It also reminds me that you won't want to miss the presentation at
convention by our very own Christopher Sabine on a condidtion that combines
autism and visual impairment.  

Chris has his own business, consulting with families who experience this
condition.  He also chairs Cincinnati's membership committee and, as of
yesterday, is our new secretary.  

Read on and prepare to be amazed by one mor blind individual and his family.

Deborah

BLIND photographer captures heartwarming images of his nonverbal autistic
twin sons in order to truly 'connect' with the pair

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3317809/BLIND-photographer-capture
s-heartwarming-images-nonverbal-autistic-twin-sons-order-truly-connect-pair.
html

Bruce Hall, of Santa Ana, California, was declared legally blind after he
was born with an underdeveloped optic nerve Over the past 14 years, he has
taken 150,000 photos of his sons, Jack and James, as a way to bond with them
The stunning shots are part of Bruce's book about autism, which he co-wrote
with his wife, Valerie

By Emily James For Dailymail.com

Published: 18:09 EST, 13 November 2015 | Updated: 18:30 EST, 13 November
2015

{Some texts are photo captions.}

A legally blind photographer has debuted a striking series of photos of his
twin sons, who both suffer from nonverbal autism, in an effort to raise
awareness about the boys' condition.

Bruce Hall, whose work has been featured in National Geographic and in
numerous museum exhibitions across the world, was born with an
underdeveloped optic nerve, which means he can only see objects when they
are a few inches from his face.

Although Bruce, of Santa Ana, California, specializes in underwater
photographer, his latest project focuses on his twin sons, Jack and James,
and their experience with autism over the past 14 years of their lives.

Stunning: Bruce Hall, a legally blind photographer from California, debuted
a striking series of photos of his twin sons, James and Jack, who both
suffer from nonverbal autism. Above, Jack finds comfort in the water

Laughter: Since Bruce can't communicate with his sons, who are now 14, he
took their photos as a way to bond with them. He is releasing the pictures
in a book to raise awareness about their condition

In their book, Immersed: Our Experience With Autism, Bruce and his wife
Valerie shares photos of the boys throughout their lives and detail their
sons' struggles with communication and social interaction.

Bruce, who holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from University of
California, Los Angeles, said he began taking photos of the kids when they
were toddlers in order to get closer to them, since they were unable to
speak.

'I do this to look at them... I followed them into their space, and these
chance encounters opened up an entirely new perspective on my photography
and this project,' he told The Mighty.

'So much of what's gone on over the last 14 years has been so chaotic, so
photography has been a way to look at them and gaze into their eyes,' 
the photographer added.

Dad and the boys: Bruce says he has taken 150,000 photos of his sons, Jack
and James. The pictures are featured in Bruce and his wife Valerie's book,
Immersed: Our Experience With Autism

Playing around: Bruce, who was born with an underdeveloped optic nerve, can
only see objects close up. He uses his photography to see the boys more
clearly by zooming in on the pictures

Close-up: James uses his face and body to express himself since he cannot
communicate

Water lovers: Bruce says James, and especially Jack, find comfort and peace
when they are in the water

Many of the photos in the book are underwater shots of Jack, who finds
comfort and solace in the water.

'It seems like the water is the place where Jack seems the most calm and
content,' he said.
'In some of the those photos, that look on his face, you don't often see
that. It's a way for us to connect, and I want to share it with other
people.'

Bruce went on to share of the project: 'As a whole, the narrative describes
the journey our family took during the early years of the boys' lives, from
the time before the diagnosis to their tenth birthday.

'It honestly describes the struggles and sorrows, as well as the courage and
laughter, that accompanied those most difficult years.'

He said that life was very difficult for the family before the boys were
diagnosed with autism, and that she and his wife still constantly worry
about their futures.

Silly: Jack smiles and jumps around in his bathing suit in this sweet
picture

Striking: Bruce says the boys were not diagnosed with autism until age 10.
Since then, things have gotten better for the family, but he and his wife
still worry about their futures constantly

Beautiful: Bruce shares of the photos, 'It's a way for us to connect, and I
want to share it with other people'

Amazing: The photographer, who has started a Kickstarter in order to fund
the publishing of his book, said he hopes his photos will inspire people to
be kinder and more accepting of one another

'It is estimated that 25 per cent of people with ASD, Autism Spectrum
Disorder, are non-speaking and cannot speak for themselves,' shared Bruce.

'People like our sons are often underrepresented in the media, and we want
to give them a voice in the discussion. I want the public to think about how
these people are taken care of, and that they deserve everyone's
consideration,' he said of his book.

Bruce, who has started a Kickstarter in order to fund the publishing of his
book, said he hopes his photos will inspire people to be kinder and more
accepting of one another.

'Societies will be judged on how they treat their most vulnerable people,'
he said, adding: 'It's in everyone's best interest to be good to one
another, because if something happens to you, you hope that people will want
to help you or that you will be treated humanely.'

Read more:
Blind Photographer Gives Intimate Look at Raising Twins With Autism | The
Mighty
Immersed: Our Experience With Autism by Bruce Hall and Valerie Hall -
Kickstarter Bruce Hall: using photography to see.

C Associated Newspapers Ltd

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Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 12:16:59 -0500
From: "Deborah Kendrick" <dkkendrick at earthlink.net>
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Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Christmas shopping at convention
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Hi Cheryl,
Sue did reach me yesterday.  I am reluctant to add one more vendor at this
late date because I am not sure of the size of the room and already have
more than I originally expected.  
Let me do some checking tomorrw morning, and see what I can figure out.  
Another problem is that ILA has many of the same products that will be
provided by two Ohio vendors.  
Still, they do have some cool things that no one else does, so I'll see what
I can do.  
Thanks much -- and sorry about the full voice mail!

Peace,
Deborah

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Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Christmas shopping at convention

Hi Debby,

Is there room for another vendor? We have one who is eager to exhibit at our
Convention. Sue Ott and I have tried to reach you by phone,but your mailbox
has been full. Sue texted you, but I don't know how often you check for
texts, so thought I'd write you here.

Please call me at (216) 691-1619. 

Thanks,
Cheryl  

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Cc: Deborah Kendrick; 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Christmas shopping at convention

Federationists,
So OK, you know you are going to attend some fabulous workshops - on braille
and advocacy and structured discovery and iOS devices.  And you know that
you are going to hear some fabulous speakers on everything from employment
to library services to, most significantly, the state of our wonderful
Federation.
But did you realize that Friday you can do some serious shopping, right in
the comfort of the Doubletree hotel as well?  

I have gathered a small but mighty group of vendors who are bringing their
wares for you to examine, explore, and purchase!  

Would you like to see talking timers and watches?  Talking blood pressure
cuffs, talking thermometers, or a talking scale?  And, how about an
inexpensive digital recorder to keep track of your exercise workouts,
appointments, or recipes?  And, if money is no object, what about a
sophisticated braille and synthesized speech notetaker/personal organizer?
A new screen-reading system that will allow you to have magnification
simultaneously with text-to-speech?  
Maybe you are just running low on bold-line paper, need a 2016 large print
calendar, or to find out about updates on the computer applications you
already own.  
Kitchen gadgets, DAISY book players, braille displays to pair with your
iPhone - you name it and this small group of merchants will have it to show
to you.
And, if information is what you seek, there will be plenty of that in our
exhibit room, too - information on rehabilitation, training with a guide
dog, or a program that will give you free equipment if you have a combined
vision and hearing disability.  

The above is just the tip of the iceberg.  

Exhibits are open Friday only, 9:00 to 5:00.  
Each vendor is contributing a prize of $50 value to be won by  some lucky
person the following day.
But to win, you must enter.  And to enter the exhibitors' drawing, you must
enter the exhibits!
While in the room, pick up an index card on any exhibitor table and ask the
vendor there to write your name along with his or hers on the card.  
Then, after you've had a blast exploring all our vendors have brought for
you to see, be sure to drop that card in the box near the door on your way
out.
Questions?  Track me down.  I have my phone with me all the time -
513-673-4474.  Call or text me and, like the song says, "I will answer!"
Happy shopping!

Deborah
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Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 16:46:58 -0500
From: "richard" <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
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Subject: [Ohio-talk] Why Meeting Agendas Are Important
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Why Meeting Agendas Are Important

Despite all that's been written on how to make meetings more effective, we
continue to be amazed at the number of otherwise competent executives who
ad-lib when it comes to organizing their business meetings. 

A simple meeting agenda, distributed in advance, is perhaps the most
important tool in ensuring a successful productive meeting, even when the
meeting is between only you and one other person.  Here's why:

Agendas Set The Right Tone:  Meeting agendas let participants know that
there's a legitimate business purpose for meeting, with specific issues to
be discussed and outcomes to be achieved.  It conveys your interest in
getting down to business and not wasting time.     

Agendas Identify Topics For Discussion:  Agendas let attendees know what
issues are going to be discussed, and keep them from placing other issues on
the table.  They also eliminate guesswork as to whether or not a particular
issue is going to be discussed.

Agendas Keep Everyone Focused:  Meeting agendas can focus participants in
ways that verbal guidance cannot.  Participants have a written reminder of
what needs to be accomplished during the meeting, allowing them to help
drive each discussion toward conclusion.    

Agendas Eliminate Excuses:  Agendas eliminate excuses that participants
aren't ready to discuss a subject because they didn't know it was going to
be brought up.  Participants are put on notice of exactly what they need to
prepare, saving time and eliminating embarrassment.    

If you can't personally create a meeting agenda for the meetings you
convene, at least delegate that responsibility to one of the participants
(that way, you'll get all of the benefits of having an agenda without having
to do the work!).

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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 18:01:16 -0500
From: "Christopher Sabine, ONH Consulting" <info at onhconsulting.com>
To: <dkkendrick at earthlink.net>,	"'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter
	List'" <cinci-nfb at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
	<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] [Cinci-nfb] BLIND photographer captures
	heartwarming images of his	nonverbal autistic twin sons in
order to
	truly 'connect' with	the pair
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Deborah. Thanks again for sharing. This article is now on our Facebook
page-how fitting that the first Share on our new page is about one of us and
his two sons. I've also posted this to two of the ONH-related groups I'm in
charge of.

BTW--if you could have Eric contact me about my presentation on Saturday, I
would really appreciate it.

Thanks,

Chris

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Kendrick via Cinci-nfb
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Subject: [Cinci-nfb] BLIND photographer captures heartwarming images of his
nonverbal autistic twin sons in order to truly 'connect' with the pair