[Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat and Mondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
josh gregory
joshkart12 at gmail.com
Sun Jan 22 21:53:25 UTC 2012
Unless I missinterpreted the meaning of that, which I might have.
On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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