From mhartle at nfb.org Wed Mar 3 06:20:42 2010 From: mhartle at nfb.org (Hartle, Mary Jo) Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:20:42 -0600 Subject: [Sd-talk] Touch the Earth Tactile Book Released Message-ID: ATTENTION! ATTENTION!!! Touch the Earth Book Released The National Federation of the Blind is pleased to announce the release of a new tactile book created with the support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Touch the Earth: A Multimedia book about the Earth's Biomes was written by Amy Hansen and conceptualized by Elissa Levine. It includes tactile graphics created by Noreen Grice. This book aims to educate middle school students while also providing guidance for teachers on how to incorporate this book into classroom instruction. Each book contains contracted Braille and large print, along with tactile and visual graphics to illustrate important concepts in both a tactually and visually friendly way. Each book also comes with a colorful tactile map of the continents of the Earth. Exclusively available through the NFB Independence Market , Touch the Earth (product# LSA91B) can be purchased for $20 . TO place an order please visit http://secure.nfb.org/ecommerce/asp/product.asp?product=854&cat=47&ph=&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID or call (410) 659-9314. We are pleased to announce that we are offering one free copy upon request to schools and libraries for the blind across the country for their collections. Please contact Mary Jo T. Hartle, Director of Education for the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, at (410) 659-9314, ext. 2407, or by e-mail at mhartle at nfb.org to request a free copy for your institution. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Prizes for contest winners range up to $100 for adult categories and up to $25 for youth categories. All contest winners will be announced at the Writers' Division business meeting during the NFB national convention to be held in Dallas, Texas, the first week of July, 2010. In addition, shortly after convention, a list of winners will appear on the Writers' Division website, www.nfb-writers-division.org. First, second, and third place winners in each category will appear in the summer and fall issues of the Writers' Division magazine, "Slate and Style." For additional contest details and submission guidelines, go to the Writers' Division website, www.nfb-writers-division.org. President NFB Writers' Division Robert Leslie Newman Email- newmanrl at cox.net Division Website Http://www.nfb-writers-division.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The selections are read by professional voice talent, not synthetic text-to-speech. Established in 1962, CHOICE Magazine Listening is available free of charge only to people who are blind, experiencing vision loss or have other disabilities that limit or prevent reading standard print. The audio anthology continues to be released on four-track cassette tape for those who prefer that format. website: www.choicemagazinelistening.org or calling toll-free 1-888-724-6423. Information on the digital download from NLS at: www.nlsbard.loc.gov or contacting a local NLS cooperating library located usually in state capitals in the US. Engage in discussion of Choice selections on Facebook and Twitter, too! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From info at michaelhingson.com Thu Mar 4 04:58:08 2010 From: info at michaelhingson.com (Michael Hingson) Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:58:08 -0600 Subject: [Sd-talk] KnfbReader Mobile seminar change Message-ID: KnfbReader Mobile seminar change All, First let me remind you that we will be holding a teleconference tomorrow evening to discuss KnfbReader hints and trick as well as any other discussions you all wish to bring up. We shall begin promptly at 9PM Eastern time, 6PM Pacific time.. Due to a limitation of Skype we need to make a slight change to our plans for tomorrow's seminar. Skype will only allow five individuals to participate in any given conference group. This means that I can only bring a few persons into the group. We have several options 1. If others wish to initiate conferences which will include their friends and our conference line, (see the dial-in instructions below), you can do so by creating your own conference groups with one of the four participants in addition to yourself being our dial-in line. That is, conference three people plus you plus dialing into our phone line and suddenly you have four people conference in using Skype. This will permit more to come on board with Skype. That is, several of you can create Skype conference calls which will in turn conference into our system. 2. In order to accommodate all online participants we will now be opening a PC conference room. Here are the instructions for entering the PC conference room: . Go to the meeting Room: http://74.208.96.53/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsb18eeae3cfd2. Meeting Password: no password required To join this meeting: 1. If you have not yet installed the Conferencing Plugin,install the small piece of software you will be asked to install before actually entering the conference room itself. 2. Click "Enter the conference room" to join the conference and enter your name when asked. Again, do not enter a password. If you wish to participate via phone Here are the dial-in instructions again for the call. The call -- in number is (218) 339-3600. The access code is 329906#. Simply call in no later than times given above to be a part of this call. The program is free. Only any relevant long distance charges will apply. It appears as if we will have quite a good group. I look forward to the discussions. We also will have several representatives from KnfbTechnologies with us to help answer your questions. I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow. If you have any questions please contact me at info at michaelhingson.com or by calling me at (415) 827-4084. See you tomorrow. Best, Michael Hingson The Michael Hingson Group, INC. "Speaking with Vision" Michael Hingson, President (415) 827-4084 info at michaelhingson.com www.michaelhingson.com for info on the new KNFB Reader Mobile, visit: http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com From dandrews at visi.com Tue Mar 9 09:47:54 2010 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:47:54 -0600 Subject: [Sd-talk] NFB of Missouri State Convention to be Streamed Live Message-ID: 2010 NFB Of Missouri state convention will be streamed live from Springfield Missouri the dates are March 26 to March 28th the stream URL and schedule are below: stream URL: http://www.nfbmo.org/local_chapters/springfield/scripts/listen.m3u the stream will be active Saturday Morning general session 8:30 A.M. To 12:00 P.M. And the afternoon general session will be from 1:30 P.M. To 5:00 P.M. Saturday evening during the banquet from 6:30 P.M. Until 10:00 P.M. Sunday morning from 8:30 A.M. To 12:00 P.M. If you have problems connecting to the stream you may send an email to springfield_2010 at gary-springfield-mo.net or you may call 417-353-7493. Have a good night Gary Horchem National Federation of the Blind of Missouri Springfield Chapter President and NFBMO Webmaster -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ebell at latech.edu Wed Mar 10 10:22:37 2010 From: ebell at latech.edu (Edward Bell) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:22:37 -0600 Subject: [Sd-talk] Research Project--Institute on Blindness Message-ID: Caitlin Singletary, a doctoral student at Louisiana Tech University, is currently attempting to complete her dissertation. Specifically, her research is looking at psychological characteristics and how they are related to blindness skill sets. She is working with six national training centers, and using their current students as her participants. She also is including participants who have not been to a residential training center to complete her sample. If you have not been to a residential training center and would like to participate or receive more information, you can email her at cms055 at latech.edu or reach her by phone at 337-263-2812. The survey takes approximately 20-25 minutes over the phone. Please note that if you have completed training through public school or summer programs, you can participate. __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4930 (20100309) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From RWest at nfb.org Wed Mar 10 10:43:16 2010 From: RWest at nfb.org (West, Renee) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:43:16 -0600 Subject: [Sd-talk] NFB-NEWSLINER In Your Pocket Now Compatible Message-ID: 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 Scott White Director, NFB-NEWSLINE® National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2231 swhite at nfb.org National Federation of the Blind’s Newspaper Service Now Offers More Digital Talking Book Player Compatibility NFB-NEWSLINE® In Your Pocket Now Compatible with BookSense and Book Port Plus Baltimore, Maryland (March 9 , 2010): NFB-NEWSLINE®, a free service that provides independent access by print-disabled people to hundreds of local and national publications and TV listings, is pleased to announce that NFB-NEWSLINE® In Your Pocket is now compatible with two more digital talking book players, the BookSense and Book Port Plus. Digital talking-book players such as BookSense and Book Port Plus allow print-disabled individuals to download and store books and music on a small handheld device, affording easy and portable access to a wide array of media. NFB-NEWSLINE® In Your Pocket is a dynamic software application for personal computers which, through an Internet connection, automatically downloads the publications of a subscriber’s choice to his or her digital talking-book player. Through this revolutionary access method, subscribers can now use their Book Port Plus or BookSense players to gain easy and immediate access to their favorite publications and enjoy the reading experience that is offered with a DAISY-reading device. Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “With NFB-NEWSLINE®, the print-disabled can benefit from the vital news contained in newspapers and magazines. With the new device compatibility created for NFB-NEWSLINE® In Your Pocket, blind people have even more flexibility in where and how they access the news they need to succeed in all aspects of their lives.” NFB-NEWSLINE® allows those who cannot read conventional newsprint due to a visual or physical disability to access newspapers and magazines by download to a digital talking book player, over the telephone, or on the Web. To learn more about NFB-NEWSLINE®, please visit www.nfbnewsline.org; those interested in subscribing to the service may fill out the online application form, write to nfbnewsline at nfb.org, or call (866) 504-7300. In order to be eligible for NFB-NEWSLINE® an individual must be a US resident who is legally blind or has a physical or learning disability that prevents the independent reading of newspapers. For further information about NFB-NEWSLINE® In Your Pocket, visit www.nfbnewslineonline.org and select “NFB-NEWSLINE® In Your Pocket” from the NFB-NEWSLINE® Online Main Menu. ### About the National Federation of the Blind With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. Renee West Manager, Marketing and Outreach Sponsored Technology Programs NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street Baltimore MD 21230 Phone: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2411 Fax: (410) 659-5129 Websites: www.nfb.org; www.nfbnewsline.org; www.nfbnewslineonline.org Follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/NFB_NEWSLINE -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2010-03-09 NIYP release - CD edit - FINAL.doc Type: application/msword Size: 154112 bytes Desc: not available URL: From info at michaelhingson.com Wed Mar 10 11:07:29 2010 From: info at michaelhingson.com (Michael Hingson) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:07:29 -0600 Subject: [Sd-talk] KnfbReader Mobile Hints and Tricks seminar now on line Message-ID: KnfbReader Mobile Hints and Tricks seminar now on line Last Thursday evening many of us participated in a lively discussion about the KnfbReader Mobile. The online and teleconference discussion ran for nearly three hours and covered topics such as how to read currency, reading public signs, future developments and many other topics. The seminar is now available for you to stream or download. To listen to the seminar visit http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com/products-mobile/products-mobile.php. You may also download the seminar by clicking on this link, http://hingson.s3.amazonaws.com/KnfbReaderHintsandTricks-March4-2010.mp3. After listening to the seminar should anyone have any questions please do not hesitate to email the list or me off list at info at michaelhingson.com. You may also feel free to call me at (415) 827-4084. We are ready to help you configure and order a Reader of your own should you wish one and do not yet own this wonderful device. Happy reading to all. Best, Mike Hingson The Michael Hingson Group, INC. "Speaking with Vision" Michael Hingson, President (415) 827-4084 info at michaelhingson.com www.michaelhingson.com for info on the new KNFB Reader Mobile, visit: http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com From dandrews at visi.com Fri Mar 12 03:59:49 2010 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:59:49 -0600 Subject: [Sd-talk] Less Than A Month Remains! Message-ID: Individuals and organizations who are making significant contributions in helping to change what it means to be blind are encouraged to apply for the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award presented by the National Federation of the Blind. Nominations and letters of support should be completed online by March 31 and winners will be notified by May 15. For consideration, nominees must live and work in the United States. The Federation will award $50,000 this year to recognize and support individuals and organizations who share and live the philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind and Dr. Bolotin. For further details, to nominate an individual or organization, or to support a nomination which has already been made, go to http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Bolotin_Award.asp __________________________ Megan Wills Technical Administrative Assistant National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, MD 21230 P: 410-659-9314 x2461 F: 410-685-5653 E: mwills at nfb.org __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4934 (20100311) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com From NShaheen at nfb.org Fri Mar 19 02:25:36 2010 From: NShaheen at nfb.org (Shaheen, Natalie) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:25:36 -0500 Subject: [Sd-talk] STEM-ulating Growthin in New Fields Contest Message-ID: Federationists: Have you or your child participated in one of the following NCBYS programs: Science Academy 2004, Rocket On! 2004, Science Academy 2005, Rocket On! 2005, Science Academy 2006, Rocket On! 2006, Youth Slam 2007, Jr. Science Academy 2008, or Youth Slam 2009? If so, we have a contest for you! Show us in a creative way what science means to you now. You can write a poem, write an essay, submit original song lyrics, or create a piece of tactile art. The theme of this contest is "STEM-ulating Growth in New Fields." The top ten entries will be featured on the brand new Accessible Bulletin Board in the Betsy Zaborowski Conference Room at the NFB Jernigan Institute. The top ten entries will also be featured on www.blindscience.org and in NFB publications. In addition, the creator of the first place entry will receive a $25 gift certificate to iTunes! If you are interested in entering this STEM-ulating contest. please visit www.blindscience.org and follow the "STEM-ulating Growth in New Fields Contest" link for the rules and to fill out an online entry form. Entries are due no later than March 31, 2010. If you have questions, please contact Natalie Shaheen at the NFB Jernigan Institute (Nshaheen at nfb.org or 410-659-9314, extension 2293). Warmest regards, Natalie Shaheen Natalie L. Shaheen, MEd Education Program Specialist Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 E. Wells Street at Jernigan Place. Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone: (410) 659-9314 x2293 Email: nshaheen at nfb.org Fax: (410) 659-5129 Visit: www.nfb.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From parnell at sccoast.net Tue Mar 23 00:14:42 2010 From: parnell at sccoast.net (Parnell and Kim Diggs) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:14:42 -0500 Subject: [Sd-talk] Thru Our Eyes interview with Parnell Diggs Message-ID: Important Announcement! On Wednesday, march 24, at 8:00 pm. EST, Joe Ruffalo, host of Thru Our Eyes will be interviewing Parnell Diggs, committee chair of the Imagination Fund-Race for Independence sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind. Joe and Parnell will discuss the following: The history of the Imagination Fund. The importance of this valuable program, What national, state and chapter projects have received funding? How to get involved? What is the Race for Independence? What is the blind driver challenge? How to access Thru Our Eyes: Logging into www.thruoureyes.org or for JAWS users, log into www.thruoureyes.org/jaws.html or to listen via phone, please call, 1 605 475 6333, code 833520 If you wish to call with a question, please phone 1 888 572 0141 and press 0 for on air questions. Press 3 for Lenny on questions on podcast and web shows Special Note: Please contact Joe Ruffalo at nfbnj at yahoo.com to discuss the possibility of divisions, and projects to be interviewed with the objective of hosting their own show. Remember: When we all do, it becomes doable! Best, Joe Ruffalo At times, we are blinded by our ability to see. The more we try, the more we succeed. Everything is impossible until you do it. Keep believing. Keep dreaming. Keep learning Let's work together. Let's make a difference! Joseph J. Ruffalo President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Phone: 973-743-0075 Please visit our State and National Web Sites http://www.nfbnj.org http://www.thruoureyes.org http://www.blindchildren.org http://www.nfb.org From JFreeh at nfb.org Sat Mar 27 04:27:42 2010 From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh, Jessica) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:27:42 -0700 Subject: [Sd-talk] National Federation of the Blind and Blackboard to Demonstrate New Accessibility Features at CSUN Message-ID: 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 National Federation of the Blind and Blackboard to Demonstrate New Accessibility Features at CSUN Blackboard Learn Platform Brings Accessibility Enhancements for the Blind San Diego, California (March 25, 2010): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation’s leading advocate for equal education for blind students, and Blackboard Inc., will present and demonstrate the new accessibility features of the Blackboard Learn™ platform at the California State University, Northridge, (CSUN) 25th annual International Technology & Persons with Disabilities conference, held in San Diego, CA, March 22–27. The presentation of Blackboard’s improved and more accessible experience will be held on March 25 at 4:20 p.m. Pacific Time. Blackboard Learn, an online learning platform, is used by thousands of institutions to provide online education, course materials, discussion boards, assignment submissions, electronic grading, and numerous other components intended to enhance the learning experience or to provide distance education. Previously, blind students encountered a number of accessibility barriers when using the Blackboard platform with nonvisual screen access technology. Blackboard Learn, Release 9, showed great improvement over prior releases, and during the past year, Blackboard has invested further in a range of enhancements to Blackboard Learn that represent significant improvements to the usability of Blackboard for blind users. Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “We are pleased to help Blackboard present the accessibility features of the Blackboard Learn platform to the influential audience at CSUN. These features will ensure that blind students are not at a disadvantage in classes utilizing Blackboard and can access course materials online just as their sighted peers do. We commend Blackboard for their hard work in this area.” The accessibility improvements to Blackboard Learn include faster navigation and improved form interaction, allowing blind users to submit assignments, participate in discussion forums, send and receive e-mail, take tests and quizzes, and participate in polls. Blind instructors can also submit content with the improved accessible forms. For more information about the National Federation of the Blind, please visit www.nfb.org. ### About the National Federation of the Blind With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States. The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind. In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind. From dandrews at visi.com Mon Mar 29 03:20:44 2010 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:20:44 -0500 Subject: [Sd-talk] =?iso-8859-1?q?NFB-NEWSLINE=AE_Announces_New_Flexibilit?= =?iso-8859-1?q?y_and_More_Choice_in_Managing_Your_Favorites!?= Message-ID: We are now pleased to offer you even more flexibility in using NFB-NEWSLINE®. Taking into account your many suggestions, you can now manage your favorite publications via the Internet, all while enjoying the ability to create different favorite lists, depending on the way you want your content delivered. To further explain this, consider this: In the past, subscribers were limited to having six favorite publications, available via telephone, Web News on Demand, e-mail, or NFB-NEWSLINE® In Your Pocket. Now, you can have an unlimited number of favorites on the Web, with NFB-NEWSLINE® In Your Pocket, or via e-mail. For users who may use several delivery methods now, or who wish to expand the way in which they receive their content, you can create lists of favorites that could be the same or completely different, depending on your preference. Each of the delivery methods is independent of each other. The choice is completely up to you! Please note, however, that current telephone-only users are still limited to six favorites, and no changes or actions will be necessary on your part. We will be reviewing the option to lift the restriction of six publications with a future service enhancement. And that's not all. We have also given you the ability to establish your favorite TV channels over the Web. For those users who are using the telephone only, you can still manage your favorite channels just like you have done in the past. Ready to explore these groundbreaking enhancements? Simply go to www.nfbnewslineonline.org and log in. At the main page, navigate to the link for "Manage All Your Favorites." From this page, you can simply select the appropriate link to manage that favorite delivery method. A few things to remember: If you had not already requested the newspapers by e-mail option, you must complete the online request form found at www.nfbnewsline.org. Follow the link for "Newspapers by E-mail." Also, if you already had favorites established, we have carried these over as a convenience to you, and these publications will show up in the appropriate delivery option. You can modify these as you wish. It's that simple. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (866) 504-7300 or e-mail us at nfbnewsline at nfb.org. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Independence 2010 will include cane travel, independent living skills, assistive technology, Braille, physical fitness, philosophy class, career exploration, and several confidence building activities including attending the 2010 National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in Dallas, Texas. In addition to learning the skills of blindness, students will have fun learning from successful blind role models and participate in exciting confidence building activities such as playing goalball, attending a summer festival, watching movies under the stars, enjoying the Inner Harbor and Little Italy to name just a few. Who can apply: Legally blind high school students who are entering into 10th, 11th , or 12th grades in the fall of 2010 and have open cases with their state’s vocational rehabilitation agency or who have an alternative funding source The dates of the program are June 20 – August 1, 2010 For more information, application packet, or if you have any questions, please email me at aphelps at bism.org or call me at 410-737-2642. Warm regards, Amy C. Phelps Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC Director of Rehabilitation Services Blind Industries and Services of Maryland 3345 Washington Blvd Baltimore, MD 21227 Phone: 410-737-2642 Mobile: 410-274-1647 Fax: 410-737-2689 Toll Free: 888-322-4567 E-mail: aphelps at bism.org Join us for a fun filled evening of Bull, Bull, and more Bull at the Blind Industries and Services of Maryland Bull and Oyster Roast Find out more about our summer program for blind and low vision high school students Independence 2010! “A frog in a well, can only see its piece of the sky” ~Unknown Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. 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