[Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat and Mondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
Melissa Lomax
mlomax1 at umbc.edu
Sun Jan 22 21:39:47 UTC 2012
Alright. And also, you can find other opportunities to meet students
from all over Maryland by staying updated on some of the events MDABS
will be running, sponsoring, and supporting. We are going to do
several community service events this year, so this may be helpful for
you.
On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
> And, even if I don't, there is always Chris's idea that I could use. i
> shall have to see how things shape up in the coming days, schoolwise.
>
> On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
>> Wonderful!!
>>
>> On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Good points, Melissa! Shall take them into consideration, :)
>>>
>>> On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
>>>> Hey Josh! if you are interested in coming, you could always just come
>>>> for the weekend. I know missing school isn't most students' intent,
>>>> but just consider the positives if you did. It's a special chance to
>>>> meet hundreds of students from across the country who could say the
>>>> words that could help you in any of your struggles as a blind student
>>>> or give you ideas for fun pass-times. BISM would appreciate your
>>>> presence even if it ends up being for a day or two.
>>>>
>>>> On 1/21/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Well, even if we can't do chats, I can certainly record the NABS
>>>>> meeting and the Great Gathering-In Meeting. BTW, I have a lot of
>>>>> recordings from state convention if you want them; they're in WAV
>>>>> format right now though.
>>>>>
>>>>> Chris
>>>>>
>>>>> "The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight. The
>>>>> real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that
>>>>> exists. If a blind person has the proper training and
>>>>> opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a mere physical
>>>>> nuisance."
>>>>> -- Kenneth Jernigan
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com
>>>>> To: Maryland Association of Blind Students Mailing List
>>>>> <mdabs at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Date sent: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:59:46 -0500
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat
>>>>> and Mondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
>>>>>
>>>>> Ah, excellent dude! Doesn't look as if there will be a lot of
>>>>> time for
>>>>> all that, but yeah.
>>>>> Best,
>>>>> Josh
>>>>>
>>>>> On 1/21/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Hey Josh,
>>>>>
>>>>> I know; I don't know if I'm going yet either. If I am, I
>>>>> probably won't have my laptop, but will definitely have my Apex,
>>>>> and if they have wifi, I can chat with you and tell you what's
>>>>> going on. I can also record it for you if you want.
>>>>>
>>>>> Chris
>>>>>
>>>>> "The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight. The
>>>>> real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that
>>>>> exists. If a blind person has the proper training and
>>>>> opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a mere physical
>>>>> nuisance."
>>>>> -- Kenneth Jernigan
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com
>>>>> To: Maryland Association of Blind Students Mailing List
>>>>> <mdabs at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Date sent: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:54:35 -0500
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat
>>>>> and Monday atthe NABSWinter Seminar
>>>>>
>>>>> Ah, a pity this is on a Monday where I have to be in school...
>>>>> looks
>>>>> awesome though! :)
>>>>>
>>>>> On 1/21/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ---- Original Message ------
>>>>> From: Amy Phelps <aphelps at BISM.org
>>>>> Subject: [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat and Monday
>>>>> at
>>>>> the NABSWinter Seminar
>>>>> Date sent: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:01:22 +0000
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Dear Friends,
>>>>>
>>>>> Please help us spread the word about our "2012 BISM Student
>>>>> Weekend Retreat" and Monday at the NABS Winter Seminar. Please
>>>>> find the agenda below. For registration information, please
>>>>> contact Dezman Jackson 410-737-2676
>>>>> djackson at bism.org<mailto:djackson at bism.org>.
>>>>>
>>>>> It is time for winter to move over...here comes an exciting fun
>>>>> filled weekend!!
>>>>> Come hang out with friends, go to a Super Bowl Party, and
>>>>> attend
>>>>> the Winter Conference of the National Association of Blind
>>>>> Students in Washington, DC..
>>>>>
>>>>> What: BISM Student Weekend Retreat
>>>>> Who: Blind and low vision students (8th grade -
>>>>> college)
>>>>> When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 - Monday, February 6,
>>>>> 2012
>>>>> Where: Baltimore, MD
>>>>> Hosted by: Blind Industries and Services of Maryland Youth
>>>>> Programs
>>>>> Maryland Association of Blind Students
>>>>> What do you need: Notetaking materials, clothing appropriate to
>>>>> the weather that weekend, extra spending money if desired,
>>>>> personal care items
>>>>>
>>>>> Saturday, February 4, 2012
>>>>> 1:00 PM Student check-in (BISM - 3345 Washington Blvd.,
>>>>> Baltimore, MD 21227)
>>>>> 2:00 PM Icebreakers and overview of weekend
>>>>> 3:30 PM Break
>>>>> 3:45 PM Depart BISM and check into hotel (Homewood
>>>>> Suites,
>>>>> BWI Airport)
>>>>> 4:45 PM Depart hotel for fun filled evening of bowling
>>>>> and
>>>>> dinner out
>>>>> 9:30 PM Return to Hotel
>>>>>
>>>>> Sunday, February 5, 2012
>>>>> 7:30 AM Breakfast at hotel
>>>>> 9:00 AM Depart for BISM
>>>>> 9:30 AM How to feel confident advocating for yourself
>>>>> and
>>>>> when is it time to ask someone to join you in advocating for
>>>>> your
>>>>> rights as a blind student
>>>>> What is Washington Seminar and the NABS
>>>>> (National Association of Blind Students) Winter Conference
>>>>> 12:00 PM Lunch
>>>>> 1:00 PM Super Bowl Party!
>>>>> So, you have been invited to a Super Bowl Party? What do you
>>>>> take? What if you want to host a Super Bowl Party? Where to
>>>>> begin? All of those questions and more will be answered in this
>>>>> fun filled afternoon and evening of preparing for our very own
>>>>> Super Bowl Party!
>>>>> 9:00 PM Depart for hotel
>>>>>
>>>>> Monday, February 6, 2012
>>>>> 6:00 AM Breakfast at hotel
>>>>> 7:00 AM Depart for DC
>>>>> 9:00 AM National Association of Blind Students Winter
>>>>> Seminar and resource fair (Holiday Inn Capital, Washington,
>>>>> D.C.)
>>>>> 5:00 PM Washington Seminar Great Gathering In
>>>>> 7:00 PM Depart for Baltimore (will stop at Wendy's for
>>>>> supper)
>>>>> 9:00 PM Student pick up - BISM
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Warm regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Amy C. Phelps, CRC, NOMC
>>>>>
>>>>> Follow us: Facebook - Bism YouthPrograms
>>>>> Twitter @BISM_Youth
>>>>>
>>>>> Help sponsor our youth program activities
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Donate<https://npo.networkforgood..org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubs
>>>>> criptionId=1003647
>>>>>
>>>>> 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<mailto:aphelps at bism.org
>>>>>
>>>>> "...given proper training and opportunity, the average blind
>>>>> person can do the average job in the average place of business
>>>>> and do it as well as his or her sighted neighbor..." --Dr.
>>>>> Kenneth Jernigan, quoted in "Freedom for the Blind" by James H.
>>>>> Omvig
>>>>>
>>>>>
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