[Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat andMondayatthe NABSWinter Seminar
Melissa Lomax
mlomax1 at umbc.edu
Tue Jan 24 17:45:57 UTC 2012
I found out that there might possibly be 1 or 2 people also going from
MSB. So, if you come, I don't think you'll be the only one missing
class at that school for a day. Do you do any classes at Parkville?
On 1/24/12, josh gregory <joshkart12 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Well stated, to all. And yes, Amy, some good points made here.
>
> On 1/23/12, Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Yeah really! And, BTW, Melissa should be from MD; she's the
>> President of the * Maryland * Association of Blind Students! LOL!
>>
>> 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: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:28:31 -0500
>> Subject: Re: [Mdabs] [Nfbmd] 2012 BISM Student Weekend Retreat
>> andMondayatthe 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
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>>
>> 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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