[Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat and Mondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
Melissa Lomax
mlomax1 at umbc.edu
Mon Jan 23 20:16:49 UTC 2012
To Josh:
I am in Maryland, but I am not a Raven's fan. It was a great game
though. I just wanted to say that I agree with Amy 100%. As I said
before, this is a great experience for all blind students. And when
there's a room full of us, fun is guarenteed. In addition, there is a
lot to learn. There's a whole resource fair about everything you may
want to know--technology, training centers, accessible books for
college, NFB divisions, and more. Just think about it! :)
On 1/23/12, Amy Phelps <aphelps at bism.org> wrote:
> Dear Friends,
>
> We were very strategic in planning the Student Weekend Retreat on the
> weekend leading into the Winter Seminar for the purpose of trying to
> facilitate a way to get Maryland Student to the Winter Seminar and to the
> Great Gathering In. We think it is essential for all students and wanted to
> do everything possible to make it happen. I realize there is a concern about
> missing classes but I think that if you talk with your teacher/instructor
> ahead of time and let them know why you are missing and assure them that you
> will make your work up that they will be more than understanding. Good time
> to work on those advocacy skills. I think that if you include the fact that
> you will be: learning first-hand how to advocate for the rights of blind
> people, networking with hundreds of blind students from across the country,
> and checking out new resources for blind college students that your
> instructors will be more than willing to accommodate you. From my own
> experiences, teachers/instructors!
> seem to be more open to people missing class if they are told ahead of
> time and understand that if isn't a frivolous absence. If college students
> from our other 49 states are able to take advantage of this opportunity,
> then I am inclined to believe you can, too.
>
> If you have any questions, please let us know! Hope to see you soon!
>
> Thanks!
> Amy C. Phelps
> 410-737-2642
>
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> "...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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> -----Original Message-----
> From: mdabs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:mdabs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of josh gregory
> Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 6:29 PM
> To: Maryland Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat and
> Mondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
>
> Ah, i see. Yes, true. Anybody see the Ravens game? Sorry for hijacking a
> thread, but curiosity killed the cat lol. Not sure if you're from here in
> md Melissa, but let's just say the ending was... idk, bad.
>
> On 1/22/12, Melissa Lomax <mlomax1 at umbc.edu> wrote:
>> No, you are right. The invitation always stands for you to attend
>> some of our events. I don''t have to do any community service, but I
>> do because it makes my resume look a lot better.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 1/22/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 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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