[nfb-talk] Here We Go Again

Ray Foret Jr rforetjr at att.net
Fri Dec 3 02:16:59 UTC 2010


I hate to be this way, but, how come I'm already skepticle?  Anyone care to guess why?


Sincerely, 
The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!

Now A Very Proud and very happy Mac user!!!

Skype Name:
barefootedray

On Dec 2, 2010, at 7:49 PM, Ryan O wrote:

> ----- Original Message ----- 
> Q	From: Mary Watkins 
> To: MAG_News at mail4.wgbh.org 
> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 1:06 PM
> Subject: WGBH's Media Access Group Encourages Tuning into ABC'S "Extreme
> Makeover: Home Edition" on Sunday, December 5
> 
> WGBH's Media Access Group Encourages Tuning into ABC'S "Extreme Makeover:
> Home Edition" 
> on Sunday, December 5 (8-9pm, EST)
> 
> The Media Access Group at WGBH encourages all those interested in inclusive
> technology for people who are blind or have low vision to tune into "Extreme
> Makeover: Home Edition" this Sunday evening, December 5. While we can't
> provide any specific information on what will be seen and heard (it would
> spoil the surprise!), the episode promises to create much greater awareness
> of the services and products now available for people who have limited or no
> sight.
> 
> Here is the information the production company has released in advance about
> this episode:
> 
> The "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" team has selected the Anderson Family
> in Cleveland, Ohio. The family of four answered the call to action when they
> inspired the community to heighten their awareness of the obstacles facing
> the disabled in their community. Diving headlong into their work, Andre and
> Jasmine have dedicated their time to supporting and counseling the disabled
> by connecting them with resources to help them live and lead more
> independent lives. The Andersons have proven to be the definitive role
> models as they themselves lost their sight 4 years ago.
> 
> Empowered by their own obstacles, Andre and Jasmine have never let anything
> slow them down. Together they have teamed to complete grad school, run a
> center for people with disabilities, created a support group, and all while
> balancing life at home with their 2 boys (one of whom is hearing impaired).
> Despite having lost their sight after their sons, Jasison and Jahzion were
> born, Andre and Jasmine have rallied back and have embraced their reality.
> While they continue to empower their community, the family has hit a rough
> patch. Their home is falling apart around them and it has become complicated
> and hazardous for them to live in especially in the face of how their needs
> continue to grow. 
> 
> On September 29th the Andersons will have some changes in sight when Ty
> Pennington, designers Michael Maloney, Tracy Huston, and Xzibit deliver a
> "Smart House" in just 7 days. Local builders Marous Brothers Construction
> and community volunteers will rebuild the structure and give them the key to
> live above and beyond their wildest dreams. The Andersons will vacation in
> Crested Butte, Colorado. 
> 
> About "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
> The Emmy-award winning reality program "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," now
> in its 8th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol
> Holding. It's executive-produced Brady Connell and George Verschoor. David
> Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from
> 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.
> 
> About the Media Access Group at WGBH
> The Media Access Group at WGBH, which includes a Services division and a
> research and development division--the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National
> Center for Accessible Media--has pioneered and delivered captioned and
> described media for nearly four decades to people in their homes,
> classrooms, at work and in the community. And the Media Access Group
> continues to develop new solutions to access challenges as technology, and
> the way we all consume media, evolve. Members of the group's collective
> staff represent the leading experts in their fields and their success is
> exemplified by a history of accomplishments and continuous growth, the
> integration of innovative products and services into society at large, and
> the enthusiastic support of the audiences served, including 36 million
> people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have low vision. More
> information about the Media Access Group at WGBH can be found at:
> http://access.wgbh.org. 
> 
> Contact:
> Mary Watkins
> mary_watkins at wgbh.org
> 617 300-3700
> 
> 
> RyanO
> 
> 
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