[Ohio-talk] Ohio-Talk Digest, Vol 100, Issue 2; IRS Scam Calls
Jeanne Gallagher
jeanne_gallagher at sbcglobal.net
Tue Jun 14 02:13:01 UTC 2016
I work for the IRS, and I can't tell you how many
calls I get about these calls. Here are some other things that might
interest you:
1. Often, when one does talk to one of these rascals you will note that ID
numbers (if they are given) are not like those of IRS employees. We have
ten-digit ID numbers, which we must give. Often phony ID numbers are
shorter, often with a mixture of numbers and letters.
2. Those rascals are often quite rude, will sometimes curse, and if informed
that they are suspect, will immediately hang up.
3. This was told to me by a local TIGTA employee. You can also call your
local police department. They work with Tigta. I know of one scammer who was
caught. He is now serving a prison term. These people are very hard to
catch. Plus, like the rest of IRS, they are somewhat hampered by smaller
budgets and staffing capabilities as a result.
Jeanne Gallagher
Jeanne_gallagher at sbcglobal.net
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Today's Topics:
1. NFB Scrip Ohio announcement (Shelbi Hindel)
2. IRS Scam Calls Alert (mzavoli at roadrunner.com)
3. Re: NFB Scrip Ohio announcement (Sheri Albers)
4. Re: IRS Scam Calls Alert (Shelbi Hindel)
5. information for national convention (richard)
6. Re: information for national convention (Sheri Albers)
7. fyi (Payne, Richard L (Synchrony Financial))
8. {Spam?} National convention (Carol Akers)
9. Re: {Spam?} National convention (barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com)
10. Re: {Spam?} National convention (purplecakers)
11. Re: information for national convention (grob702 at gmail.com)
12. fyi (richard)
13. Re: [External] Re: information for national convention
(Payne, Richard L (Synchrony Financial))
14. NFB-NEWSLINE needs your help at NFB 2016 (richard)
15. Re: {Spam?} National convention (Marianne Denning)
16. Re: {Spam?} National convention (Sheri Albers)
17. Re: {Spam?} National convention (Suzanne Turner)
18. Re: {Spam?} National convention (purplecakers)
19. Seeking help from students in grades 4 through 12 at
convention (Jordy Stringer)
20. President's Notebook (richard)
21. low vision group flyer (2). (richard)
22. NFB-NEWSLINE? Expands Feature Allowing Independent Job
Searches for the Blind (richard)
23. Attention those in northeastern Ohio who have had trouble
with voting (Barbara Pierce)
24. {Disarmed} NFB and Others Sue New York over Inaccessible
Online Voter Registration for People with Disabilities
(Jordy Stringer)
25. Access story tonight at 11 (Barbara Pierce)
26. fyi (richard)
27. Re: Access story tonight at 11 (Deborah Kendrick)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2016 06:20:16 -0400
From: "Shelbi Hindel" <shelbiah1 at gmail.com>
To: "ohio talk" <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] NFB Scrip Ohio announcement
Message-ID: <011801d1bd81$86ccbad0$94663070$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Today is National Doughnut day. This Holiday is the first Friday in June. It
was started in the 1930's by the Salvation Army to raise funds for soldiers.
Today, only, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation is celebrating their
favorite Holiday by offering a 5% bonus. That means instead of the standard
7.74% bonus the organization will receive 12.74%. It is on ScripNow or
plastic gift cards.
Happy shopping!
Shelbi
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2016 15:01:39 -0400
From: <mzavoli at roadrunner.com>
To: ohio-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Ohio-talk] IRS Scam Calls Alert
Message-ID: <20160603190139.VFG1Q.108186.root at dnvrco-web23>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Hello Everyone,
This probably doesn't belong on this listserv, but this is an item of
concern.
I'm sure you're aware of call agents impersonating IRS officers, telling you
to pay them an owed tax amount in cash or face arrest. I've received
several calls of this type, and they all have the same automated voice
message that goes something like this:
Hello, this is the IRS. We have been trying to reach you. Our records show
that you owe back taxes to the IRS. Unless you pay the reflected amount,
you will be arrested and face charges of tax evasion. This is your final
notice...
Don't be Fooled. These people are scammers, usually from India, Jamaica, or
other countries. They tell you that you can resolve your case if you pay
them the amount you are presumed to owe. They don't accept credit cards,
just cash. They will tell you to go to your bank, withdraw your money and
if the bank asks you the reason for such a large withdrawal, you are to say
that it's for your own personal use. Then they tell you to go to a
nationwide store such as Albertson's, Safeway, etc. and get a voucher, which
they will collect in a number of ways.
I'm sure you all know about these alerts, especially since they're reported
on many occasions on the evening news. I usually don't answer the phone,
and that's how I avoid them. However, I hgot tired of receiving these
annoying solicitations, and I reported the recurring incident to the
Treasury Inspector General Tax Administration (TIGTA).
https://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam_ok.shtml
Additionally, I called the Attorney-General's office and filed a report with
them.
1-(800) 282-0515.
The number that showed up on my Caller ID is a Washington State number:
(206) 823-3819, and there are other numbers with the same area code and 823
exchange from where these calls have originated. We all know that these
scammers are not from Washington State or from the United States, for that
matter. They're using a U.S. number as what's called "ID masking" to call
from abroad.
I don't think anything will happen from these reports, but at least, I'll be
just that one more person who took the time to inform the authorities.
Milena Zavoli
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2016 16:34:13 -0400
From: "Sheri Albers" <salbers1 at twc.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] NFB Scrip Ohio announcement
Message-ID: <004d01d1bdd7$4ae0a670$e0a1f350$@twc.com>
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Shelbi, I may have to sacrifice my delicate waistline and go right now and
purchase that!
Thank you for the alert.
Sheri Albers
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Hindel via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 3, 2016 6:20 AM
To: ohio talk
Cc: Shelbi Hindel
Subject: [Ohio-talk] NFB Scrip Ohio announcement
Today is National Doughnut day. This Holiday is the first Friday in June. It
was started in the 1930's by the Salvation Army to raise funds for soldiers.
Today, only, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation is celebrating their
favorite Holiday by offering a 5% bonus. That means instead of the standard
7.74% bonus the organization will receive 12.74%. It is on ScripNow or
plastic gift cards.
Happy shopping!
Shelbi
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2016 18:10:37 -0400
From: "Shelbi Hindel" <shelbiah1 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] IRS Scam Calls Alert
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Melina,
Thank you for this detailed information. It provided more than the local
news has. I have seen the Washington state area code on my caller ID. There
are so many scams out there that it can be difficult to know if a call is a
true fundraising cause that you just might want to support. I'd suggest
folks ask to have information sent rather than a donation using a debit or
credit card. I had a scam call shortly after a Columbus police officer was
shot. The caller was upset about sending me something in the mail because
that process cut into the funds raised. This was supposedly for the family's
of officers who'd fallen in the line of duty.
Be careful!
Shelbi
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From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Milena
Zavoli via Ohio-Talk
Sent: June 3, 2016 3:02 PM
To: ohio-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: mzavoli at roadrunner.com
Subject: [Ohio-talk] IRS Scam Calls Alert
Hello Everyone,
This probably doesn't belong on this listserv, but this is an item of
concern.
I'm sure you're aware of call agents impersonating IRS officers, telling you
to pay them an owed tax amount in cash or face arrest. I've received
several calls of this type, and they all have the same automated voice
message that goes something like this:
Hello, this is the IRS. We have been trying to reach you. Our records show
that you owe back taxes to the IRS. Unless you pay the reflected amount,
you will be arrested and face charges of tax evasion. This is your final
notice...
Don't be Fooled. These people are scammers, usually from India, Jamaica, or
other countries. They tell you that you can resolve your case if you pay
them the amount you are presumed to owe. They don't accept credit cards,
just cash. They will tell you to go to your bank, withdraw your money and
if the bank asks you the reason for such a large withdrawal, you are to say
that it's for your own personal use. Then they tell you to go to a
nationwide store such as Albertson's, Safeway, etc. and get a voucher, which
they will collect in a number of ways.
I'm sure you all know about these alerts, especially since they're reported
on many occasions on the evening news. I usually don't answer the phone,
and that's how I avoid them. However, I hgot tired of receiving these
annoying solicitations, and I reported the recurring incident to the
Treasury Inspector General Tax Administration (TIGTA).
https://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam_ok.shtml
Additionally, I called the Attorney-General's office and filed a report with
them.
1-(800) 282-0515.
The number that showed up on my Caller ID is a Washington State number:
(206) 823-3819, and there are other numbers with the same area code and 823
exchange from where these calls have originated. We all know that these
scammers are not from Washington State or from the United States, for that
matter. They're using a U.S. number as what's called "ID masking" to call
from abroad.
I don't think anything will happen from these reports, but at least, I'll be
just that one more person who took the time to inform the authorities.
Milena Zavoli
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2016 13:27:39 -0400
From: "richard" <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] information for national convention
Message-ID: <000501d1be86$65258d70$2f70a850$@com>
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Greetings,
The nfb Ohio caucus at the national convention will be held in Wekiwa 9 at
5:00 on Saturday, July 2.
Please get your banquet tickets and bring them so we can do the exchange.
That is if you wish to sit with the Ohio delegation.
Please be on time and let me know if you have any announcements that should
be made at that time.
You should also let me know about any first timers who are in our
delegation.
Remember that Sherri Albers is still looking for volunteers for Bell.
Chapters and others who wish can still send checks to Sherry Ruth,
Babyruth2 at windstream.net
6922 Murray Ridge, Elyria, OH 44035
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2016 15:17:40 -0400
From: "Sheri Albers" <salbers1 at twc.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] information for national convention
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Thank you Richard! Also, be sure to write your name on the back of your
banquet ticket before you hand it in at the caucus.
Sheri Albers
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via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 4, 2016 1:28 PM
To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'
Cc: richard
Subject: [Ohio-talk] information for national convention
Greetings,
The nfb Ohio caucus at the national convention will be held in Wekiwa 9 at
5:00 on Saturday, July 2.
Please get your banquet tickets and bring them so we can do the exchange.
That is if you wish to sit with the Ohio delegation.
Please be on time and let me know if you have any announcements that should
be made at that time.
You should also let me know about any first timers who are in our
delegation.
Remember that Sherri Albers is still looking for volunteers for Bell.
Chapters and others who wish can still send checks to Sherry Ruth,
Babyruth2 at windstream.net
6922 Murray Ridge, Elyria, OH 44035
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2016 13:43:49 +0000
From: "Payne, Richard L (Synchrony Financial)" <richard.payne at syf.com>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] fyi
Message-ID:
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Greetings,
Very soon your Ohio delegation will be attending the convention of
the National Federation of the Blind. If you are not attending the
convention, be sure That I have all the contributions that your chapter
will be making at the national convention.
A. The Imagination Fund
B. tenBroek Fund
C. White cane Fund
D. SUN contribution
E. Jernigan Fund
F. Cash door prizes
Please be sure that all checks are written to the appropriate entity. (For
example, a check for the tenBroek Fund must not be made out to the NFB.) The
other funds should be indicated in the check's memo line, and the check
should be made payable to the NFB. Contributions for door prizes should be
made to the NFB of Ohio so that I can take cash to the convention.
My mailing address is.
1019 Wilmington ave. ap. 43 Kettering Ohio 45420 ph. 937/396/5573 Richard
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2016 22:46:33 +0000 (UTC)
From: Carol Akers <purplecakers at yahoo.com>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] {Spam?} National convention
Message-ID:
<2145825020.12014.1465253193675.JavaMail.yahoo at mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Hello all,?Not only is the June 26th Charity Day 5k rapidly approaching, but
so is National convention in Orlando. As most of you know, Ohio is famous
for it's M and M's sold during convention as a staple to get through the
long , busy days. We are known for our chanting of Ohio M and M's all
through the halls and prior to start each day, lunch time and after general
sessions. People look for our delegation in general sessions because they
need their snack. All that said, it is a fundraiser that has been done for
years. Many years ago I was given a box of these tasty treats at convention
and told that we all pitch in to get them sold.?
OK, I got it done and have done so every year that I have gone since. I
chose to pay for mine when I pick them up, a greater incentive to get them
sold and recoup my money! Youth peddling the Candy is an awesome way to get
them sold, as who can resist a kiddo? ?Believe me when I say that I have
enlisted fellow fedetationists kids to do it and also had Dusty calling out
Ohio M and M's. Creativity works. I would love to know who all is attending
convention so that Richard places an adequate order for the sellers. Anyone
can sell them, but especially if you are receiving assistance from the
affiliate or chapter, ?please help us replenish funds. If you would comment
below ?that you are attending and will help us in this fundraiser, it would
be wonderful.Thank you all.Carol
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2016 19:03:21 -0400
From: "barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com" <barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] {Spam?} National convention
Message-ID: <A63951E7-F88B-4FA8-8D5B-E73BC183EC14 at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
I will be there and will be selling.
B
Barbara Pierce
President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
440-774-8077
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
> On Jun 6, 2016, at 6:46 PM, Carol Akers via Ohio-Talk
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hello all, Not only is the June 26th Charity Day 5k rapidly approaching,
but so is National convention in Orlando. As most of you know, Ohio is
famous for it's M and M's sold during convention as a staple to get through
the long , busy days. We are known for our chanting of Ohio M and M's all
through the halls and prior to start each day, lunch time and after general
sessions. People look for our delegation in general sessions because they
need their snack. All that said, it is a fundraiser that has been done for
years. Many years ago I was given a box of these tasty treats at convention
and told that we all pitch in to get them sold.
> OK, I got it done and have done so every year that I have gone since. I
chose to pay for mine when I pick them up, a greater incentive to get them
sold and recoup my money! Youth peddling the Candy is an awesome way to get
them sold, as who can resist a kiddo? Believe me when I say that I have
enlisted fellow fedetationists kids to do it and also had Dusty calling out
Ohio M and M's. Creativity works. I would love to know who all is attending
convention so that Richard places an adequate order for the sellers. Anyone
can sell them, but especially if you are receiving assistance from the
affiliate or chapter, please help us replenish funds. If you would comment
below that you are attending and will help us in this fundraiser, it would
be wonderful.Thank you all.Carol
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:07:04 -0400
From: purplecakers <purplecakers at yahoo.com>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] {Spam?} National convention
Message-ID: <vy4ia01sth5qf6uccu56lovt.1465258024336 at email.android.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Thank you Barbara for the response. ?We can always count on you to sell the
best?M & M's in the universe!?
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
-------- Original message --------
From: "barbara.pierce9366--- via Ohio-Talk" <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 6/6/2016 7:03 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] {Spam?} National convention
I will be there and will be selling.
B
Barbara Pierce
President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
440-774-8077
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
> On Jun 6, 2016, at 6:46 PM, Carol Akers via Ohio-Talk
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hello all, Not only is the June 26th Charity Day 5k rapidly approaching,
but so is National convention in Orlando. As most of you know, Ohio is
famous for it's M and M's sold during convention as a staple to get through
the long , busy days. We are known for our chanting of Ohio M and M's all
through the halls and prior to start each day, lunch time and after general
sessions. People look for our delegation in general sessions because they
need their snack. All that said, it is a fundraiser that has been done for
years. Many years ago I was given a box of these tasty treats at convention
and told that we all pitch in to get them sold.
> OK, I got it done and have done so every year that I have gone since. I
chose to pay for mine when I pick them up, a greater incentive to get them
sold and recoup my money! Youth peddling the Candy is an awesome way to get
them sold, as who can resist a kiddo?? Believe me when I say that I have
enlisted fellow fedetationists kids to do it and also had Dusty calling out
Ohio M and M's. Creativity works. I would love to know who all is attending
convention so that Richard places an adequate order for the sellers. Anyone
can sell them, but especially if you are receiving assistance from the
affiliate or chapter,? please help us replenish funds. If you would comment
below? that you are attending and will help us in this fundraiser, it would
be wonderful.Thank you all.Carol
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2016 20:32:40 -0400
From: grob702 at gmail.com
To: richard via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>, NFB of Ohio
Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] information for national convention
Message-ID: <443C809B-A8C6-48C9-8E8F-492818023E8F at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Hello President Payne, this is Gloria Robinson vice president of the Miami
Valley chapter you would have the clock is meeting on my birthday on July 2
I feel honored
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 4, 2016, at 1:27 PM, richard via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> The nfb Ohio caucus at the national convention will be held in Wekiwa 9 at
> 5:00 on Saturday, July 2.
>
> Please get your banquet tickets and bring them so we can do the exchange.
> That is if you wish to sit with the Ohio delegation.
>
> Please be on time and let me know if you have any announcements that
should
> be made at that time.
>
> You should also let me know about any first timers who are in our
> delegation.
>
> Remember that Sherri Albers is still looking for volunteers for Bell.
>
> Chapters and others who wish can still send checks to Sherry Ruth,
> Babyruth2 at windstream.net
> 6922 Murray Ridge, Elyria, OH 44035
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2016 08:27:04 -0400
From: "richard" <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] fyi
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ment=TCD%5C2016%5C05%5C22&article=Ar02502>
http://ireader.olivesoftware.com/Olive/iReader/TCD2/SharedArticle.ashx?docum
ent=TCD%5C2016%5C05%5C22&article=Ar02502
A Japanese airline is using iPads to communicate with deaf passengers, both
at the airline check-in counter and on the airplanes. Announcements appear
on iPads that are shown to deaf passengers. See a picture/more at
<http://deafdigest.com/making-it-easier-for-deaf-air-passengers/>
http://deafdigest.com/making-it-easier-for-deaf-air-passengers/
Recognizing the ability for deaf/blind communication, Gallaudet University's
Tactile Mind presented at the White House this week." This is a network of
scientists, scholars, and community leaders drawn together by a mutual
interest in the movement. The protactile movement is based on the idea that
all human activity can be realized via touch-that hearing and vision are not
necessary for such things as navigation, social interaction, and
communication. Using Protactile communication, Presenters shared
developments with students, entrepreneurs, educators, policy makers,
government officials, publishers, and researchers.
http://medicinex.stanford.edu/2016/05/28/medx-white-house-event/
Opportunities
Webinar and Policy Forum: Barriers and Supports to Employment for State
Vocational Rehabilitation Clients June 9, 12:00-2:30 PM Hear project's
latest findings on how employment barriers, facilitators, and outcomes vary
for clients of state VR agencies. The presentation will also highlight
findings from the new Survey of Disability and Employment, a study of 3,000
individuals who applied for state VR services in 2014. Registration is free
and required.<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=93195286
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=93195286&msgid=828958&act=1OQJ&c=
654309&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disabilitypolicyresearch.org%2Fevents%2
Fbarriers-and-supports-to-employment-for-state-vocational-rehabilitation-cli
ents>
&msgid=828958&act=1OQJ&c=654309&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disabilitypoli
cyresearch.org%2Fevents%2Fbarriers-and-supports-to-employment-for-state-voca
tional-rehabilitation-clients>
June 9 2-4PM, get answers to your questions about disability benefits and
other assistance programs from experts at the U.S. Department of Labor and
the Social Security Administration. Benefits.gov Facebook Q&A: Disability
Benefits <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click
<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP
TIwMTYwNjAzLjU5ODAxMDgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE2MDYwMy41OTgwMTA4M
SZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MzEwOTI0JmVtYWlsaWQ9d2lsZC1yb3NlQHNiY2dsb
2JhbC5uZXQmdXNlcmlkPXdpbGQtcm9zZUBzYmNnbG9iYWwubmV0JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhc
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V0JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&104&&&https://www.facebook.com/
events/276161859384152/>
June 16 and 17, attend Milestones Autism Spectrum Disorder Conference at
Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Attendees can receive up to 12.00
clock hours for CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor) credit. For more
information and to register, visit milestones.org
<http://www.milestones.org/> .
Webinar: PEAT Talks - Social Media & Job Recruiting Leveling the "Playing
Fields, "June 16, 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Learn best accessibility practices for
using popular social media platforms for employee recruitment. Register
here:
http://www.peatworks.org/www.peatworks.org/content/webinars/2016/06/socialme
dia
Webinar: Talent Matters: Leveraging Disability-Inclusive Outreach and
Recruitment Strategies June 30, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. This EARN webinar will
address strategies that employers can leverage to build a
disability-inclusive talent pipeline. The panel will specifically focus on
partnering with community-based organizations, and connecting with service
providers that can identify and prepare individuals with disabilities for
specific workforce needs. Register here:
http://askearn.org/m-events.cfm?show=day
<http://askearn.org/m-events.cfm?show=day&CURRENTDATE=06%2030%202016>
&CURRENTDATE=06%2030%202016
Birmingham, AL Monday, August 8th, through Wednesday, August 10.
professional development training conference for the Association of Vision
Rehabilitation therapist (AVRT). This training is specifically designed
for Vision Rehabilitation Therapists. CEU's and CRC available.
Early-bird rates and registration are available through July 1. Additional
details at www.avrt.org .
Resources
The greater disability community offers some tools and tips recommended to
make summer traveling less stressful. Take a look.
https://naricspotlight.wordpress.com/2016/05/30/sum-sum-summer-time/
See videos from the Bending the Arc of Exercise Technology Toward People
with Disabilities: RERC RecTech Third State of the Science Conference
Presentations were divided into three themes: (1) Persuasive Exercise
Technologies (2) Health Information Technologies for Monitoring Exercise
(HIT-ME), and (3) Technologies Enabling Community Health (TECH). Videos from
the conference are on YouTube
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=93195286
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=93195286&msgid=828958&act=1OQJ&c=
654309&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DPLlvNhP
bF6R_zNHP42IhGy6YK_q_4oZgxs>
&msgid=828958&act=1OQJ&c=654309&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F
playlist%3Flist%3DPLlvNhPbF6R_zNHP42IhGy6YK_q_4oZgxs> .
For People with Cancer Who Want to Return to Work, Turn to Your Health Care
Team for Key Information and Support. This week's Research In Focus >
looks at what health care providers know about how cancer can impact their
patients' work experience and the supports available to make the return to
work easier. http://naric.com/?q=en/rif
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and the National Council on
Disability (NCD)have released Parenting with a Disability: Know Your Rights
Toolkit. The booklet covers issues parents and prospective parents with
disabilities face, including adoption and foster care, reproductive health,
child welfare, family law, and what is required by law from government
services. The toolkit also spotlights what actions have been taken across
the nation to protect the parental rights of people with disabilities.
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=93195286
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=93195286&msgid=829659&act=1OQJ&c=
654309&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Freeve-assets-production%2
FParenting-Booklet-Digital_-Final.pdf>
&msgid=829659&act=1OQJ&c=654309&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2F
reeve-assets-production%2FParenting-Booklet-Digital_-Final.pdf> (PDF).
The Toolkit is also available in a plain language version
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=93195286
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=93195286&msgid=829659&act=1OQJ&c=
654309&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncd.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2FDocu
ments%2FFinal%2520508_Parenting%2520Toolkit_Plain%2520Language_0.pdf>
&msgid=829659&act=1OQJ&c=654309&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncd.gov%2Fsites
%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2FDocuments%2FFinal%2520508_Parenting%2520Toolkit_Plain%2
520Language_0.pdf> (PDF).
About half of those with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder do not realize
they are sick - a condition called anosognosia. Individuals with this
co-occurring disorder really believe that they are being followed by the CIA
or that God is speaking to them through the voices they hear; no reason to
take medication. But why do some people with schizophrenia or bipolar
disorder have anosognosia while other people with the conditions are fully
aware of their illness?
http://treatmentadvocacycenter.org/about-us/our-blog/69-no-state/3080-the-an
atomical-basis-of-anosognosia
the latest edition of Northern New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury System
Center newsletter includes articles on marriage after brain injury,
emotional processing deficits, medication education for patients and
caregivers, communication in caregiving relationships, and highlights from
the 2015 TBI Conference. http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=93195286
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=93195286&msgid=829659&act=1OQJ&c=
654309&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fkesslerfoundation.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ff
iles%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2FKF_2016_Winter_TBINewsletter_WEB_sm.pdf>
&msgid=829659&act=1OQJ&c=654309&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fkesslerfoundation.
org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2FKF_2016_Winter_TBI
Newsletter_WEB_sm.pdf> (PDF),
See these final rules describing how the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) as well as the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) apply
to employer-sponsored wellness programs offered as part of group health
plans. Specifically, the new rule provides guidance on how such programs can
comply with the ADA and GINA consistent with the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act. Read the press release here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/5-16-16.cfm
Reminders
June 25, 8 am - 5 pm, Language Access: Improving Health and Patient
Experience, OSU Wexner Medical Center Biomedical Research Tower, 460 W 12th
Ave., Columbus. A Unique Opportunity for Interpreters, Health Providers and
Stakeholders to build Synergy for Better Health Outcomes! Early Bird until
May 25th: $65 / After May 25th: $75. Registration Open:
http://www.ccio.org/conference.php
Prevent Blindness Ohio offers this new, online Directory, a list of contact
information for organizations and services that provide financial assistance
for vision care. . Download the Directory here in English:
http://www.preventblindness.org/sites/default/files/national/documents/fact_
sheets/Financial_Assistance_IC03%28updated11-14%29_0.pdf>
And here in Spanish
<http://www.preventblindness.org/sites/default/files/national/documents/fact
_sheets/SPANISH%20Financial_Assistance_IC03%28updated11-14%29.pdf>
Maybe you've heard about student loan forgiveness and you're wondering what
it is or if it is really possible. Or maybe you want to find out if you
qualify. This government resource offers many answers.
http://www.ed.gov/blog/2014/05/student-loan-forgiveness-and-other-ways-the-g
overnment-can-help-you-repay-your-loans/
The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification presents The Art of
Rehabilitation Counseling, , a short video exploring the unique
qualifications and exceptional abilities of rehabilitation counselors.
Rehabilitation counselors also share their stories of success working to
improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCZVNg3dhrU
>From AP and CLEP exams, to Cardiac Medicine Subspeciality and everywhere in
between, check out this mock test app Available at the Apple app store.
Every exam has 25 free study questions with explanatory answers from
experts in the field. Users may purchase hundreds more study questions for
any exam for just a few dollars. The app also unlocks the ability to take
timed quizzes and track test progress over multiple quizzes.
http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/education/free-test-prep-dynamic-path
The Center for BrainHealth - Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training
(SMART) is designed to improve performance, mood and strategic thinking in
people with traumatic brain injury. It enhances mental productivity by
teaching people to focus on "big picture" creative thinking.
http://www.brainhealth.utdallas.edu/research/research_topic/strategic-memory
-advanced-reasoning-training-smart
Elizabeth L. Sammons
Program Administrator
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Agency
Tel. 614.438.1260
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Message: 13
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2016 14:08:16 +0000
From: "Payne, Richard L (Synchrony Financial)" <richard.payne at syf.com>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] [External] Re: information for national
convention
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Yes we had to do something to get you to attend the meeting. lol
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grob702--- via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 8:33 PM
To: richard via Ohio-Talk; NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
Cc: grob702 at gmail.com
Subject: [External] Re: [Ohio-talk] information for national convention
Hello President Payne, this is Gloria Robinson vice president of the Miami
Valley chapter you would have the clock is meeting on my birthday on July 2
I feel honored
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 4, 2016, at 1:27 PM, richard via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> The nfb Ohio caucus at the national convention will be held in Wekiwa 9 at
> 5:00 on Saturday, July 2.
>
> Please get your banquet tickets and bring them so we can do the exchange.
> That is if you wish to sit with the Ohio delegation.
>
> Please be on time and let me know if you have any announcements that
should
> be made at that time.
>
> You should also let me know about any first timers who are in our
> delegation.
>
> Remember that Sherri Albers is still looking for volunteers for Bell.
>
> Chapters and others who wish can still send checks to Sherry Ruth,
> Babyruth2 at windstream.net
> 6922 Murray Ridge, Elyria, OH 44035
>
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2016 20:12:01 -0400
From: "richard" <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] NFB-NEWSLINE needs your help at NFB 2016
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Greetings Fellow Federationists:
The 76th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind is almost
here! Before everyone's schedule is entirely packed, I wanted to write to
you to ask for your assistance. The NFB-NEWSLINER team will be hosting a
demonstration room and a table in the Exhibit Hall once again this year.
Both of these activities will require a number of volunteers and we would
greatly appreciate any time that you could offer to help with our convention
activities.
Our demonstration room will be available for walk-in traffic for five hours
on:
Friday July 1, 2016 from 1:00 - 6:00 PM, and
Saturday July 2, 2016 from 1:00 - 6:00 PM
This demonstration room is intended to answer questions, distribute
materials, demonstrate access methods, resolve subscriber issues, and sign
up new subscribers. There will be several workstations set up in the room.
Our tables in the Exhibit Hall will need to be staffed for a total of twenty
hours starting on the following schedule:
July 1, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
July 2, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
July 3, Noon - 1:45 PM; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
July 4, Noon - 1:45 PM
We will be looking to fill these times in two hour increments and we are
looking for support from our members who are familiar with the NFB-NEWSLINER
service.
Please respond and let us know via e-mail (talbee at nfb.org), or by calling
(410) 659-9314, extension 2354, if you will be able to volunteer during
convention. If you already have activities scheduled during the times listed
above, please let us know that as well so we can work around your
availability.
Thank you in advance for your time and for your volunteer work.
Best regards,
Scott White
Director of Sponsored Technology Programs
National Federation of the Blind
Phone: 410-659-9314 ext. 2231
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
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Message: 15
Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2016 08:59:17 -0400
From: Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] {Spam?} National convention
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I will be attending the convention and glad to help out.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 6, 2016, at 6:46 PM, Carol Akers via Ohio-Talk
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hello all, Not only is the June 26th Charity Day 5k rapidly approaching,
but so is National convention in Orlando. As most of you know, Ohio is
famous for it's M and M's sold during convention as a staple to get through
the long , busy days. We are known for our chanting of Ohio M and M's all
through the halls and prior to start each day, lunch time and after general
sessions. People look for our delegation in general sessions because they
need their snack. All that said, it is a fundraiser that has been done for
years. Many years ago I was given a box of these tasty treats at convention
and told that we all pitch in to get them sold.
> OK, I got it done and have done so every year that I have gone since. I
chose to pay for mine when I pick them up, a greater incentive to get them
sold and recoup my money! Youth peddling the Candy is an awesome way to get
them sold, as who can resist a kiddo? Believe me when I say that I have
enlisted fellow fedetationists kids to do it and also had Dusty calling out
Ohio M and M's. Creativity works. I would love to know who all is attending
convention so that Richard places an adequate order for the sellers. Anyone
can sell them, but especially if you are receiving assistance from the
affiliate or chapter, please help us replenish funds. If you would comment
below that you are attending and will help us in this fundraiser, it would
be wonderful.Thank you all.Carol
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Message: 16
Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2016 09:52:58 -0400
From: "Sheri Albers" <salbers1 at twc.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] {Spam?} National convention
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Carol,
I am attending convention and will sell M&M's.
Sheri Albers
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From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Carol
Akers via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 6:47 PM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
Cc: Carol Akers
Subject: [Ohio-talk] {Spam?} National convention
Hello all, Not only is the June 26th Charity Day 5k rapidly approaching, but
so is National convention in Orlando. As most of you know, Ohio is famous
for it's M and M's sold during convention as a staple to get through the
long , busy days. We are known for our chanting of Ohio M and M's all
through the halls and prior to start each day, lunch time and after general
sessions. People look for our delegation in general sessions because they
need their snack. All that said, it is a fundraiser that has been done for
years. Many years ago I was given a box of these tasty treats at convention
and told that we all pitch in to get them sold. OK, I got it done and have
done so every year that I have gone since. I chose to pay for mine when I
pick them up, a greater incentive to get them sold and recoup my money!
Youth peddling the Candy is an awesome way to get them sold, as who can
resist a kiddo? Believe me when I say that I have enlisted fellow
fedetationists kids to do it and also had Dusty calling out Ohio M and M's.
Creativity works. I would love to know who all is attending convention so
that Richard places an adequate order for the sellers. Anyone can sell them,
but especially if you are receiving assistance from the affiliate or
chapter, please help us replenish funds. If you would comment below that
you are attending and will help us in this fundraiser, it would be
wonderful.Thank you all.Carol Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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Message: 17
Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2016 12:08:20 -0400
From: Suzanne Turner <smturner.234 at gmail.com>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] {Spam?} National convention
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Carol,
I just was cleared by my physician to travel. I will be attending and so
will my daughter. The two of us will share the load of selling together!
Suzanne
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 6, 2016, at 6:46 PM, Carol Akers via Ohio-Talk
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hello all, Not only is the June 26th Charity Day 5k rapidly approaching,
but so is National convention in Orlando. As most of you know, Ohio is
famous for it's M and M's sold during convention as a staple to get through
the long , busy days. We are known for our chanting of Ohio M and M's all
through the halls and prior to start each day, lunch time and after general
sessions. People look for our delegation in general sessions because they
need their snack. All that said, it is a fundraiser that has been done for
years. Many years ago I was given a box of these tasty treats at convention
and told that we all pitch in to get them sold.
> OK, I got it done and have done so every year that I have gone since. I
chose to pay for mine when I pick them up, a greater incentive to get them
sold and recoup my money! Youth peddling the Candy is an awesome way to get
them sold, as who can resist a kiddo? Believe me when I say that I have
enlisted fellow fedetationists kids to do it and also had Dusty calling out
Ohio M and M's. Creativity works. I would love to know who all is attending
convention so that Richard places an adequate order for the sellers. Anyone
can sell them, but especially if you are receiving assistance from the
affiliate or chapter, please help us replenish funds. If you would comment
below that you are attending and will help us in this fundraiser, it would
be wonderful.Thank you all.Carol
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Message: 18
Date: Wed, 08 Jun 2016 14:47:11 -0400
From: purplecakers <purplecakers at yahoo.com>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] {Spam?} National convention
Message-ID: <od0xc680gt1r9kpshqs2ih69.1465411631674 at email.android.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Thank you Sheri
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
-------- Original message --------
From: Sheri Albers via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: 6/8/2016 9:52 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List' <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sheri Albers <salbers1 at twc.com>
Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] {Spam?} National convention
Carol,
I am attending convention and will sell M&M's.
Sheri Albers
-----Original Message-----
From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Carol
Akers via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 6:47 PM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
Cc: Carol Akers
Subject: [Ohio-talk] {Spam?} National convention
Hello all, Not only is the June 26th Charity Day 5k rapidly approaching, but
so is National convention in Orlando. As most of you know, Ohio is famous
for it's M and M's sold during convention as a staple to get through the
long , busy days. We are known for our chanting of Ohio M and M's all
through the halls and prior to start each day, lunch time and after general
sessions. People look for our delegation in general sessions because they
need their snack. All that said, it is a fundraiser that has been done for
years. Many years ago I was given a box of these tasty treats at convention
and told that we all pitch in to get them sold. OK, I got it done and have
done so every year that I have gone since. I chose to pay for mine when I
pick them up, a greater incentive to get them sold and recoup my money!
Youth peddling the Candy is an awesome way to get them sold, as who can
resist a kiddo?? Believe me when I say that I have enlisted fellow
fedetationists kids to do it and also had Dusty calling out Ohio M and M's.
Creativity works. I would love to know who all is attending convention so
that Richard places an adequate order for the sellers. Anyone can sell them,
but especially if you are receiving assistance from the affiliate or
chapter,? please help us replenish funds. If you would comment below? that
you are attending and will help us in this fundraiser, it would be
wonderful.Thank you all.Carol Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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Message: 19
Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2016 22:55:51 -0400
From: Jordy Stringer <jordystringer83 at gmail.com>
To: oabs at nfbnet.org
Cc: ohio-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Seeking help from students in grades 4 through 12
at convention
Message-ID: <E19EF75A-423D-47EA-BDAB-20A836399A57 at gmail.com>
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Sal you Tatian students, please find below an announcement from Valerie
Yingling.
Yours in the movement.
Sent from the iPhone of Jordy D. Stringer.
Inform, encourage, empower!
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Anna via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Date: June 8, 2016 at 9:26:51 PM EDT
> To: Cabs Listserv <cabs at nfbnet.org>, nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: annajee82 at gmail.com
> Subject: [nabs-l] Fwd: [blindkid] Seeking help from students in grades 4
through 12 at convention
> Reply-To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>
> Here is a good opportunity for students.
>
> Anna E Givens
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> From: "Yingling, Valerie via blindkid" <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
>> Date: June 8, 2016 at 1:58:36 PM MDT
>> To: "'blindkid at nfbnet.org'" <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: "Yingling, Valerie" <Vyingling at nfb.org>
>> Subject: [blindkid] Seeking help from students in grades 4 through 12 at
convention
>> Reply-To: "Blind Kid Mailing List, \(for parents of blind children\)"
<blindkid at nfbnet.org>
>>
>> The NFB is seeking blind and low-vision students who completed grades 4
through 12 this year to help with Pearson user testing at convention.
Students should be at or near grade level. Participants will receive gift
cards and will help with the development of accessible digital tools and
content. Visit the recruitment
tool<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NFBunder18> to participate, or contact
Valerie Yingling with questions:
vyingling at nfb.org<mailto:vyingling at nfb.org>.
>>
>> Valerie Yingling
>> Paralegal
>> National Federation of the Blind
>> (410) 659-9314, extension 2440
>> Vyingling at nfb.org<mailto:Vyingling at nfb.org>
>>
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Message: 20
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 06:40:45 -0400
From: "richard" <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] President's Notebook
Message-ID: <038001d1c23b$61701750$245045f0$@com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
President's Notebook
National Federation of the Blind
Mark A. Riccobono
officeofthepresident at nfb.org
(410) 659-9314
Dear Fellow Federationists,
A month from now, the convention will be over. This means that all energy is
pointed toward the final preparations for this year's national convention. I
encourage you to be sure that our convention rookies have good mentors and
that our convention veterans find new opportunities to help build the
organization. Additionally, I encourage you to make sure those who cannot be
at this year's convention receive the information about the live streaming,
which should be available later this month. Our internet and social media
tools should allow us to engage our members that cannot be at the convention
for one reason or another. Although there is no substitute for being at our
convention, there is no reason for us to miss the opportunity to increase
the excitement back home.
News:
Convention Agenda Available:
The online version of the 2016 National Convention agenda is now available
on the NFB website <https://nfb.org/convention> in Word and accessible PDF
formats, as well as in Spanish.
Need Volunteers in Independence Market at Convention:
We are looking for volunteers to work in the Independence Market at the
convention. If you have some time to help, please contact Patricia Maurer at
(410) 659-9314, extension 2272, or Jen White at extension 2236. If we have
sent you a schedule please give one of us a call to let us know whether you
can work at that time. We appreciate your help to make the convention run
smoothly and to give our membership the opportunity to purchase from the
products in the market. We are in need of volunteers for only Friday, July
1, both shifts (8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.), and
Saturday, July 2, both shifts (8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. to
5:00 p.m.).
Space Available Status:
Last month, Senator Heller from Nevada introduced an amendment to the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to add the same space available
language that is already in the House NDAA to the Senate's version. This
amendment, SA 4235, already has one cosponsor, Senator Tester from Montana.
Please call your senators and urge them to cosponsor SA 4235 so that
veterans with disabilities rated as total can participate in the space
available program. More on this subject will be coming out as it is
available.
USA JOBS Now Available in NFB NEWSLINE:
NFB-NEWSLINER has added USA JOBS to the job listings feature in addition to
the over one hundred thousand listings currently provided to subscribers by
CareerBuilder.com. USAJOBS.gov <https://www.usajobs.gov/> is a free,
web-based job board enabling federal job seekers access to thousands of
career opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations,
providing public notice for federal employment opportunities. As the
federal government's official source for federal job listings and employment
opportunity information, USAJOBS.gov provides a variety of opportunities.
Now, in addition to NFB-NEWSLINE's existing job listings, subscribers can
set up profiles to include opportunities offered by USAJOBS.gov
<https://www.usajobs.gov/> . Visit our website
<https://nfb.org/nfb-newsline%C2%AE-expands-feature-allowing-independent-job
-searches-blind> for more information.
Video:
In this week's video, Caitlin Best describes how she found her way to the
National Federation of the Blind and the lessons she learned along the way.
It can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D22aYyj52J8.
Dates to Keep in Mind:
. May 23-August 26, 2016: NFB BELL Academy held at forty-six sites
throughout the nation. More information at https://nfb.org/bell-academy.
. June 7: NFB EQ teacher application deadline,
https://nfb.org/nfb-eq-teacher-application
. June 19-25: NFB EQ (first iteration)
. June 30-July 5: National Federation of the Blind Convention, Rosen
Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida
. July 31-August 6: NFB EQ (second iteration)
. August 2-6: NFB EQ teacher cohort
. August 18-25: WBU and ICEVI General Assembly, Rosen Centre,
Orlando, Florida, www.wbu-icevi2016.org
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
Mark A. Riccobono, President
National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
Phone: (410) 659-9314
Fax: (410) 659-5129
Email: officeofthepresident at nfb.org
Twitter: @Riccobono and @NFB_Voice
Web: <http://www.nfb.org/> www.nfb.org
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Message: 21
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 07:24:28 -0400
From: "richard" <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] low vision group flyer (2).
Message-ID: <039d01d1c241$7d336cc0$779a4640$@com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
I am not endorsing this product for your information.
LOW VISION GROUP SPECIAL
DESIGNED BY AN INVENTOR WITH LOW VISION TO HELP OTHERS WHO ARE ALSO VISUALLY
IMPAIRED OR HAVE MANUAL DEXTERITY ISSUES
Tired of tipping over beverages by mistake? Frustrated with making messes? I
was too! Use the Stress Less Drink Holder? and have more stress-free days.
list of 5 items
? Built in Coaster, Fits Many Beverage Sizes
? Handy Holder for your Personal Items
? Raised Rim contains Small Spills and Helps Locate Holder
? Padded Feet Protect Furniture
? Made in the U.S.A., Dishwasher Safe, Microwave Safe, Shatterproof & Sturdy
list end
Order online at:
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? All major credit cards and Paypal accepted
? Priced from $6 to $12.95 each, depending on quantity order
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KAADAPTIVE at GMAIL.COM
?Hi! I created the Stress Less Drink Holder? after becoming legally blind in
my 60?s. I was knocking over beverages and making messes all the time. Now,
I use it every day and no longer worry about tipping over drinks!?
Sincerely, Ken
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Message: 22
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 07:27:06 -0400
From: "richard" <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] NFB-NEWSLINE? Expands Feature Allowing
Independent Job Searches for the Blind
Message-ID: <03a201d1c241$dadc52b0$9094f810$@com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (cell)
cdanielsen at nfb.org
NFB-NEWSLINE? Expands Feature Allowing Independent Job Searches for the
Blind
Baltimore, Maryland (June 7, 2016): The National Federation of the Blind has
added USA JOBS to the job listings feature of NFB-NEWSLINE??, a free
information service it provides, with support from state sponsors, for
people who are blind and print disabled. These job listings are in addition
to the over 100,000 listings currently provided to subscribers by
CareerBuilder.com.
"The National Federation of the Blind is committed to ensuring that the
blind have independent and timely access to information, and also to helping
them find gainful employment so that they can live the lives they want,"?
says Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind.
???The enhancement to the job listings feature of NFB-NEWSLINE?? that we are
announcing today helps advance both of these critical goals.???
"NFB-NEWSLINE?????s job search feature, in addition to the over four hundred
newspapers and magazines, emergency weather alerts, and retail ads provided
on the service, is one we are very proud to offer,"? says Scott White,
Director of Sponsored Technology Programs at the National Federation of the
Blind. "We are extremely pleased to add USA JOBS to the more than 100,000
job listings already provided on the service by Career Builder."?
USAJOBS.gov is a free web-based job board enabling federal job seekers
access to thousands of job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies
and organizations, providing public notice for federal employment
opportunities. As the federal government's official source for federal job
listings and employment opportunity information, USAJOBS.gov provides a
variety of opportunities.
Now in addition to NFB-NEWSLINE?'?s existing job listings, subscribers can
set up profiles to include opportunities offered by USAJOBS.gov. Using the
job listings feature of the NFB-NEWSLINE?? service, subscribers can set up
the search profile and customize the search by radius from a zip code,
category, salary range, and can even include a specific search phrase such
as ???entry level??? or ???benefits.???
Subscribers can set up multiple profiles (for example, searching in several
different geographical areas, or searching for more than one type of
employment). They also have the capability to email job listings to their
email inbox.
For more information about accessing NFB-NEWSLINE'?s job listings feature,
or if you would like to sign up for NFB-NEWSLINE??, you can visit
www.nfbnewsline.org, or call (866) 504-7300, or email nfbnewsline at nfb.org.
###
NFB-NEWSLINE?? is a service of the National Federation of the Blind.
About the National Federation of the Blind:
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
------------------------------
Message: 23
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 11:51:23 -0400
From: Barbara Pierce <bpierce at oberlin.net>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Attention those in northeastern Ohio who have had
trouble with voting
Message-ID: <3B45D258-8642-4C28-A722-0C1173905847 at oberlin.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Channel 5 news is interested in doing a story about voting problems. They
are supposed to do an interview with me this afternoon about general access
problems. But they think they would like to talk with people who have had
trouble with machines or who would like to vote by absentee ballot
independently. Please contact me off list if you are interested in this
project. Cheryl Fields, I think you are one who fills this bill. My contact
information is at the bottom of this message. Please contact me this
afternoon if you are interested.
Thanks,
Barbara Pierce
President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
440-774-8077
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
------------------------------
Message: 24
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 17:23:22 -0400
From: Jordy Stringer <jordystringer83 at gmail.com>
To: ohio-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Ohio-talk] {Disarmed} NFB and Others Sue New York over
Inaccessible Online Voter Registration for People with Disabilities
Message-ID: <D7EDE2EF-2B7A-4CAC-9949-483A7100A2F7 at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Sent from the iPhone of Jordy D. Stringer.
Inform, encourage, empower!
Begin forwarded message:
> From: "webmaster" <webmaster at nfb.org>
> Date: June 9, 2016 at 3:00:05 PM EDT
> To: Jordy Stringer <jordystringer83 at gmail.com>
> Subject: NFB and Others Sue New York over Inaccessible Online Voter
Registration for People with Disabilities
> Reply-To: "webmaster" <webmaster at nfb.org>
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> CONTACT:
> Chris Danielsen, NFB, (410) 659-9314, cdanielsen at nfb.org
>
> Inga Sarda-Sorensen, ACLU, (212) 284-7347, isarda-sorensen at aclu.org
>
> Christina Brandt-Young, DRA, (212) 644-8644, cbrandt-young at dralegal.org
>
> National Federation of the Blind and Others Sue New York over Inaccessible
Online Voter Registration for People with Disabilities
>
> New York (June 9, 2016): The National Federation of the Blind, the Center
for the Independence of the Disabled, and individual plaintiffs who are
blind, today sued the New York State Board of Elections and Department of
Motor Vehicles (DMV) over online voter registration that is inaccessible to
people with disabilities.
>
> States are required by law to meet accessibility and confidentiality
standards when providing services such as online voter registration, but New
York is failing to comply, the complaint charges.
>
> Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said:
?The right to vote is a fundamental one, and equal access to this right
cannot and must not be denied to blind Americans. Equal access means the
ability to participate in all aspects of the voting process, including
registering to vote, with complete privacy and independence. The National
Federation of the Blind is committed to ensuring equal access for blind
voters in New York and across the nation.?
>
> ?There are many barriers that can stand in the way of New Yorkers with
disabilities exercising their right to vote. The shame of inaccessible
online registration is that there is an easy and inexpensive fix. It's a
mystery why the New York State Board of Elections refuses to do it, and it?s
disappointing. People with disabilities have the right to privacy and
independent registration and voting just like every other New York voter.
It's the law,? said Susan Dooha, executive director of the Center for
Independence of the Disabled, New York.
>
> ?Online voter registration is key to ensuring access to the ballot for
people with disabilities. Yet in New York, it's not just difficult for
hundreds of thousands of people with disabilities to register online, it's
virtually impossible,? said ACLU attorney Susan Mizner. ?We?ve told the
state where the worst barriers are. It can easily fix the problems, but has
refused to do so. ?
>
> Those barriers include DMV webpages and downloadable forms that can't be
read out loud by the screen-reader software used by blind and low-vision
people to hear and navigate computer screen content. On the privacy rights
front, the software cannot read the fillable form?s section on party
affiliation on the Board of Elections website; blind and low-vision voters
are forced to disclose this private information when they print out the form
and get someone else to help them sign it, destroying their privacy and
independence.
>
> Plaintiff Eva Eason of New York City encountered numerous obstacles when
attempting to update her voter information online after getting married.
Eason, who is blind, could not access the DMV site at all, and was only able
to access the Board of Elections online registration after getting
assistance from someone who is sighted, compromising her privacy and
independence.
>
> ?A lot of people paved the way and fought for me to be able to vote, so
why is New York making it so difficult?? said Eason.
>
> Plaintiff Meghan Schoeffling of Albany added, ?I was thrilled when New
York created an online voter registration form, thinking it would enable me
and others to register to vote privately and independently for the first
time. But because the DMV failed to ensure the site was fully accessible, I
was unable to register to vote without sighted assistance.?
>
> ?Everyone has the right to register to vote privately and independently,
and online services are a great way to make that happen. Yet, because the
state?s websites aren?t coded to operate with screen readers and other
accessibility software, voters with disabilities can?t access those
services. Voters should not be excluded from online registration or have
their privacy violated just because they have a disability,? said Disability
Rights Advocates attorney Christina Brandt-Young.
>
> The lawsuit cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and
the Rehabilitation Act. It seeks immediate adjustments to ensure the
websites are legally compliant, creation of Board of Elections policies that
ensure accessibility and provide a clear path of accountability, and the
development of policies and procedures to ensure the sites remain
accessible.
>
> The complaint, Eason et al. v. New York State Board of Elections
(1:16-cv-4292), was filed in the US District Court for the Southern District
of New York. Plaintiffs are represented by the American Civil Liberties
Union; Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP; and Disability Rights Advocates.
>
> More information is at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5naCnk0fs4&feature=youtu.be
>
>
> ###
> About the National Federation of the Blind
>
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
>
>
>
>
> National Federation of the Blind
> 200 East Wells Street
> at Jernigan Place
> Baltimore, MD 21230
> United States
> (410) 659-9314
>
>
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Message: 25
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 19:17:32 -0400
From: Barbara Pierce <bpierce at oberlin.net>
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Access story tonight at 11
Message-ID: <C70781FA-92D6-42AD-8E86-809E143F8C17 at oberlin.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Channel 5 was here for over an hour late this afternoon. they say they will
have a story on the 11 o?clock news tonight.
Barbara Pierce
President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
440-774-8077
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
------------------------------
Message: 26
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2016 19:25:06 -0400
From: "richard" <rchpay7 at gmail.com>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
<ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Ohio-talk] fyi
Message-ID: <004101d1c2a6$2903ce50$7b0b6af0$@com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
The Neuroplasticity and Development Lab invites participants to take part in
research studies at the NFB convention this year. The studies involve
listening to sentences, listening to tones, reading Braille and answering
questions. The goal of this research is to better understand how visual and
non-visual experiences contribute to cognition.
There are several studies available. You can choose to participate in one or
more of these studies. Each study takes around 1-2 hours and participants
are compensated $30 per hour for participating. Prior to scheduling a study
appointment we ask that you complete a pre-screening interview over the
phone to see whether you qualify. Among the qualification criteria,
participants must be congenitally and totally blind and between the ages of
18-50. The screening interview takes between 15 to 30 minutes. Those who
take part in the screening interview will receive a $15 Amazon gift
certificate.
To find out if you qualify and to sign up for study appointment please
contact us by either calling (410) 870-9895 or emailing
plasticity_lab at jhu.edu.
Thank you for reading our announcement and we look forward to seeing you at
the NFB convention.
Marina Bedny, Ph.D.
Director of Neuroplasticity & Development Lab
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Johns Hopkins University
http://sites.krieger.jhu.edu/bedny-lab/
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Message: 27
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 08:29:00 -0400
From: "Deborah Kendrick" <dkkendrick at earthlink.net>
To: "'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'"
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Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] Access story tonight at 11
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Barbara,
I am seeing this message the mroning after you posted it.
So ... were you on TV?
Do you have a link you can share?
I would love to hear it!
Deborah
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From: Ohio-Talk [mailto:ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Barbara
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Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2016 7:18 PM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
Cc: Barbara Pierce
Subject: [Ohio-talk] Access story tonight at 11
Channel 5 was here for over an hour late this afternoon. they say they will
have a story on the 11 o?clock news tonight.
Barbara Pierce
President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
440-774-8077
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
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