<html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div>Hi Patti,</div><div>I would be happy to connect you with people, can you tell me a little more about what kind of experience, person, or info you are looking for? </div><div>Call if you like, 303 887 1713</div><div>Ann</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: andale mono,times;">Ann Cunningham</span></div><div><span style="font-family: andale mono,times;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Tactile Art </span></em></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: andale mono,times;">303 887-1713</span></div><div><span style="font-family: andale mono,times;"><a href="mailto:ann@acunningham.com">ann@acunningham.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: andale mono,times;"><a href="http://www.acunningham.com">http://www.acunningham.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: andale mono,times;"><a href="http://www.sensationalbooks.com">http://www.sensationalbooks.com</a> </span></div><div><br><br></div>
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Subject: Re: [TAGS] [Nfbnet-members-list] Tactile Graphics in Education<br>
and Careers Symposium Save the Date and Request for Proposals<br>
From: "Chang, Patti via TAGS" <<a href="mailto:tags@nfbnet.org">tags@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
Date: Thu, April 05, 2018 10:39 am<br>
To: "Blake, Lou Ann via TAGS" <<a href="mailto:tags@nfbnet.org">tags@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
Cc: "Chang, Patti" <<a href="mailto:PChang@nfb.org">PChang@nfb.org</a>><br>
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</style> <div class="WordSection1"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Also I wanted to reach out to a beneficiary of the program. Can you suggest anyone who has benefited who I could reach out to?<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Patti Chang Esq.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">(410) 659-9314, extension 2422<o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></div> <div> <div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> NFBNet-Members-List [<a href="mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Blake, Lou Ann via TAGS via NFBNet-Members-List<br> <b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 3, 2018 8:02 PM<br> <b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org">nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org</a><br> <b>Subject:</b> [Nfbnet-members-list] Tactile Graphics in Education and Careers Symposium Save the Date and Request for Proposals<o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></div> <h1 align="center" style="text-align:center">Save the Date and Request for Proposals<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Tactile Graphics in Education and Careers Symposium<br> <br> <br> At the<br> <br> <br> National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute<br> <br> <br> October 11-12, 2018<o:p></o:p></h1> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"> <br> The National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute will host a symposium on the use of tactile graphics to educate blind and low vision students on October 11-12, 2018, at the Jernigan Institute in Baltimore.<br> <br> We are currently seeking proposals for general session and breakout session presentations. Presentations are to be approximately forty-five minutes in duration. Approximately fifteen minutes will be allotted for questions from the audience. All proposals based on a topic that focuses on tactile graphics in education will be considered, but priority will be given to proposals with a topic in the following broad areas:<br> · Access to and Use of tactile graphics in K-12, including for students who are home schooled<br> · Access to and Use of tactile graphics in Higher Education<br> · Tactile graphic resources for self-directed learning<br> · Tactile graphic repositories<br> · Innovations in production methods, equipment, and materials<br> · Tactile Literacy<br> · Design Considerations and Principleswhat is good design?<br> · Educating and upskilling in the workplace<br> · Use of tactile graphics in museums and libraries for education<br> · The intersection of tactile art and tactile graphics in education (tactile, representations of art, tools that facilitate tactile drawing, instructional techniques that support the development of drawing and drafting skills, etc.)<br> <br> Proposals that illustrate creativity and innovation in advancing the state of the art in tactile graphics are strongly encouraged. Individuals and organizations interested in submitting a proposal for a general session or breakout session presentation on a topic within the above broad topic areas should complete the attached proposal form and email it to <a target="_blank" href="mailto:rpugh@nfb.org">rpugh@nfb.org</a>. All proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern on May 7, 2018. Speakers whose proposals are accepted are encouraged to submit manuscripts based on their presentation to the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nfb-jbir.org/index.php/JBIR"> Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research</a> for consideration of publication in a special edition dedicated to the Tactile Graphics in Education and Careers Symposium.<br> <br> All proposals must include the following information (please use the proposal form):<br> 1. Title<br> 2. Author<br> 3. Organization/affiliation<br> 4. Contact information including postal address, email address, and phone number<br> 5. List of all speakers if a panel is proposed<br> 6. Speaker bios<br> 7. An abstract describing the presentation. The text of the abstract should not exceed five hundred words.<br> 8. If a presentation is a hands-on presentation, include a description of the materials and equipment that will be used.<br> 9. If a presentation will include tactile handouts, these should be noted and a sample should be submitted if possible.<br> <br> Questions should be directed to Lou Ann Blake at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:lblake@nfb.org"> lblake@nfb.org</a> or 410-659-9314, ext. 2221, or Ryan Pugh, at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:rpugh@nfb.org"> rpugh@nfb.org</a> or 410-659-9314, ext. 2409.<br> <br> Mark your calendars now to attend the Tactile Graphics in Education and Careers Symposium on October 11-12, 2018. We look forward to seeing you at this exciting event!<br> Lou Ann Blake, J.D.<br> Deputy Executive Director, Jernigan Institute<br> 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br> (410) 659-9314, extension 2221| <a target="_blank" href="mailto:lblake@nfb.org">lblake@nfb.org</a> <br> <br> <br> <a target="_blank" href="https://nfb.org/"><span style="text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="212" height="75" id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.png@01D3CCDB.24B6A4D0" alt="National Federation of the Blind" wbeuser="ann@acunningham.com"></span></a><br> <br> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"> <span style="text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.png@01D3CCDB.24B6A4D0" alt="Facebook" wbeuser="ann@acunningham.com"></span></a> <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice"> <span style="text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image003.png@01D3CCDB.24B6A4D0" alt="Twitter" wbeuser="ann@acunningham.com"></span></a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind"> <span style="text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" id="_x0000_i1028" src="cid:image004.png@01D3CCDB.24B6A4D0" alt="Youtube" wbeuser="ann@acunningham.com"></span></a><br> <br> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. 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