[Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat and Mondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar

josh gregory joshkart12 at gmail.com
Sun Jan 22 21:52:38 UTC 2012


Ah yes, community service. my service learning hours (as that's what
my school calls them) are done with, but it'd be nice to get out and
about :)

On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
> 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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