From newmanrl at cox.net  Sun Mar  1 16:20:26 2009
From: newmanrl at cox.net (Robert Newman)
Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:20:26 -0600
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Deadline Coming for Writing Contest!
Message-ID: <auto-000087708740@mailfront1.g2host.com>

This is a notice for all you writers. I've asked that this message be 
placed in everyone's inbox, because writers can be found everywhere.

Respectfully yours, Robert Leslie Newman, NFB Writers' Division 
President  (See you in Braille)

NFB Writers' Division Writing contests For Both Youth And Adults

The Division wants to give you a heads-up. For all you writers, youth 
or adult, beware there is less than a month left before the deadline 
to submissions of poetry and/or fiction short stories for our annual 
writing contests. The opening date has come and gone, but  the 
closing date (Post Marked) of April 1st is coming soon.  See all 
requirements below:

Youth Writing Contest

The NFB Writers' Division is hosting a Youth Writing Contest to 
promote Braille literacy and excellence in creative writing. Entries 
will be judged on creativity and quality of Braille. We are looking 
for creative writing, in the form of fiction and poetry. There is no 
charge for entering.

This is a contest for students who use Braille. Entries must Be 
submitted in hand embossed Braille, either on a slate and stylus or 
on a Braille writer. No computer Braille entries will be considered. 
Submissions must be Brailled by the entrant. Elementary students 
(K-5) may submit contracted Braille, uncontracted Braille, or an 
acceptable combination of the two. Students in higher grades will be 
expected to submit stories or poetry in contracted Braille.

There are six categories, as follows: Elementary Fiction; Elementary 
Poetry; Middle School Fiction; Middle School Poetry; High School 
Fiction; High School Poetry. Elementary is K-5. Middle School is 6-8. 
High School is 9-12.

The contest began back on January first, and will end postmarked date 
April first. There will be three cash prizes for each of the six 
categories. First prize per contest is $25. Second prize is $15 and 
third prize is $5. Submissions for fiction may not exceed one 
thousand words. Poetry may not exceed twenty lines. Authors may 
submit multiple entries and all work must be original and unpublished.

Each entrant must provide an identical print copy for possible publication.

Entries must be accompanied by a cover sheet containing entrant's 
information: Name, address, phone, email, title of the entry, school 
and grade of entrant. Winners will be announced at our division 
meeting during the July 2009 NFB National convention held in Detroit, Michigan.

Send to Fred Wurtzel, 1212 N Foster, Lansing Michigan, 48912.

Adult Writing Contest

The NFB Writers' Division's writing contest for short fiction and 
poetry for adults has also been open since January 1st, and will also 
be closing Post Marked April 1st.    Prizes for adults are higher 
then for youth - Top prize for each contest is $100, second $50, and 
third $25. Winners of this contest will also be announced at our 
division meeting in Detroit.

Fiction: short stories can be up to 3,000 words and can be of any 
genre. All work must be original and previously unpublished. If you 
wish to submit- You are required to send a cover sheet with title of 
all entries, name, address, phone and email (if available). A second 
requirement , is please have your documents double spaced and if you 
are sending it hardcopy, it cannot be handwritten. The cost for 
submission of a single story is $5.00. You can send either a check or 
money order made out to the NFB Writers' Division.

You have two choices for submission: First is the traditional method 
of sending hardcopy and check, and if you do so, send it to Tom 
Stevens address- 1203 S. Fairview Road, Columbia MO 65203. The second 
method is to email your writing and cover letter to 
<mailto:cthls at earthlink.net>cthls at earthlink.net And for payment for 
electronic submissions check our web site and see if we have PayPal 
by then URL 
<http://www.nfb-writers-division.org>http://www.nfb-writers-division.org 
Or, if you need to snail-mail the check, use Tom's address in choice one.

Poetry: Entrants are invited to submit original poetry of up to 36 
lines. If you wish to submit- You are required to send a cover sheet 
with title of all entries, name, address, phone and email (if 
available). A second requirement , is please have your documents 
double spaced and if you are sending it hardcopy, it cannot be 
handwritten. The cost is $5.00 for up to 3 poems and you can send 
either a check or money order made out to the NFB Writers' Division.

You have two choices for submission: First is the traditional method 
of sending hardcopy and check, and if you do so, send it to Lori 
Stayer, 2704 Beach Drive, Merrick NY 11566.

The second method is to email your writing and cover letter to 
<mailto:LoriStay at aol.com>LoriStay at aol.com And for payment for 
electronic submissions check our web site and see if we have PayPal 
by then URL 
<http://www.nfb-writers-division.org>http://www.nfb-writers-division.org 
Or, if you need to snail-mail the check, use Lori's address in choice one.

President NFB Writers' Division
Robert Leslie Newman
Email- newmanrl at cox.net
Division Website-
<Http://www.nfb-writers-division.org>Http://www.nfb-writers-division.org




From JFreeh at nfb.org  Tue Mar  3 22:58:49 2009
From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh,
	Jessica)
Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:58:49 -0600
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] National Federation of the Blind President to
 Deliver Keynote Address at Notre Dame's Blindness Symposium
Message-ID: <auto-000088034933@mailfront1.g2host.com>


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

<mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>cdanielsen at nfb.org



National Federation of the Blind President to
Deliver Keynote Address at Notre Dame's Blindness Symposium



Speech will Address Education and Civil Rights for All Americans



Baltimore, Maryland (March 3, 2009): Dr. Marc Maurer, President of 
the National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest 
organization of blind people in the United States, will give the 
keynote address at the Notre Dame Disability Studies Forum's 
blindness symposium.  The symposium will be held at the University of 
Notre Dame on March 6, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.  The Notre 
Dame Disability Studies Forum is hosting speakers from arts-based and 
technology-based disciplines to discuss the culture and technology 
surrounding blindness and low vision.  The symposium will also 
feature a technology fair running concurrently with the conference 
and highlighting products that blind people can use.



"I am honored to give the keynote address at this influential 
symposium conducted by my alma mater.  With the increasing use of 
electronic textbooks, Web-based instruction, and other technology in 
the classroom, it is critical that educators consider how all aspects 
of the educational system can be made accessible to all students 
including the blind.  Only 10 percent of all blind children are 
currently learning to read and write using Braille.  Our educational 
system is failing these students and this issue must be addressed 
immediately.  I appreciate the opportunity to speak on these crucial 
subjects to this prestigious gathering."



Attendees of the symposium will get to see firsthand a brand-new, 
highly affordable navigational aid called AdapTap that blind swimmers 
can use to keep their bearings in a swimming pool.  The National 
Federation of the Blind awarded the project a 2008 Dr. Jacob Bolotin 
Award for outstanding and innovative achievements in the blindness field.



Both the academic conference and the technology fair will be open at 
no charge to the general public. For more information about the 
symposium, please e-mail 
<mailto:BlindnessSymposium at gmail.com>BlindnessSymposium at gmail.com. 
For more information on the National Federation of the Blind, please 
visit <http://www.nfb.org/>www.nfb.org.





###









About the National Federation of the Blind

With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind 
is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind 
people in the United States.  The NFB improves blind people's lives 
through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs 
encouraging independence and self-confidence.  It is the leading 
force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's 
blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the 
Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in 
the United States for the blind led by the blind.







From MisterAdvocate at aol.com  Thu Mar  5 23:36:20 2009
From: MisterAdvocate at aol.com (by way of David Andrews <dandrews@visi.com>)
Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:36:20 -0500
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] 2009 Membership Drive for National Association of
 Blind Veterans
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To: blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org
Sent: 2/24/2009 11:25:43 A.M. Eastern Standard Time
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From MisterAdvocate at aol.com  Fri Mar 13 16:55:13 2009
From: MisterAdvocate at aol.com (MisterAdvocate at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:55:13 EDT
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] NABV Member  Gene Huggins loses Father
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One of our own members has lost his father this past  Wednesday. Please read  
on below and keep the Gene  Huggins Family in your thoughts and prayers.
Dwight
____________________________________
From:  bigmanhuggi at yahoo.com
To: misteradvocate at aol.com
Sent: 3/13/2009  1:20:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Fw: OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE  LATE MR. CLARENCE LESTER  HUGGINS
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Subject: OBITUARY  ANNOUNCEMENT  FOR THE LATE MR. CLARENCE LESTER HUGGINS
To: "NFB Gene   Huggins" <bigmanhuggi at yahoo.com>
Date: Thursday, March  12,  2009, 10:09 AM

- Ignored:

Date  Published: March 12, 2009  

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CLARENCE L. HUGGINS 



Clarence Lester Huggins,  88, widower of Bernice Louise  Davis Huggins, died 
Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Tuomey Regional  Medical Center.

The family will receive friends at the home of   his grandson, 2670 Ike 
Brunson Road.

Services will be announced  by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens  Funeral Home and 
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NaBV Members,
One of our own members has lost his father this past Wednesday. Please  read 
on below and keep the Gene Huggins Family in your thoughts and  prayers.
Dwight
 
 
 
  
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Subject: OBITUARY  ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE LATE MR. CLARENCE LESTER HUGGINS
To: "NFB  Gene Huggins" <bigmanhuggi at yahoo.com>
Date: Thursday, March  12, 2009, 10:09 AM

  
     
Date  Published: March 12, 2009  

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Clarence Lester Huggins, 88, widower of Bernice Louise  Davis Huggins, died 
Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Tuomey Regional  Medical Center.

The family will receive friends at the home  of his grandson, 2670 Ike 
Brunson Road.

Services will be  announced by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and 
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Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:42:59 EDT
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] FGene Huggins Fathers Obit!
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Please see Gene's Dad's Obituary Below!
Dwight
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ALCOLU -- Clarence Lester Huggins, 88, widower of  Bernice Louise Davis 
Huggins, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at  Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Sumter, he was a  son of the late Cleveland L. and Mary Watts 
Huggins. Mr..  Huggins was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran of World War II,  
having served 630 days of combat duty. He was a member of Lewis  Chapel United 
Methodist Church, American Legion Post 15, and was  a co-founder of Central 
Electric Co.

Survivors include  three sons, Clarence E. "Gene" Huggins, Alfred Huggins 
(Betty)  and James W. Huggins (Linda), all of Alcolu; eight  grandchildren, 
Lesley Kelly (Richard), Le Huggins, Craig Huggins  (Kristi), Kevin Huggins, Lisa 
Tisdale (Alex), Misty Huggins,  Tanis Collins (Preston) and Justin Huggins; two  
step-grandchildren, Skeebo Morris (Rebecca) and Malinda Avins  (Spanky); nine 
great-grandchildren; special nephews, Kenneth  Lewis (Carolyn) of Spokane, 
Wash., and Larry Huggins (Romell) of  the Ashwood community; a special niece, Ma
ry Dell Griggs  (Ernest) of the Ashwood community; and a special friend, Ed  
Chappell.

He was preceded in death by four sisters and  two brothers. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.  Saturday at Lewis Chapel United 
Methodist Church with the Rev.  John Bauknight, the Rev. Jerry Watson and the 
Rev. Charles  Clanton officiating. Burial will be in Brunson Cemetery with  
military honors. 

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Le  Huggins, Craig Huggins, Kevin Huggins and 
Justin Huggins, and  grandsons-in-law, Preston Collins, Richard Kelly and Alex 
 Tisdale. 

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8  p.m. today at 
Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other  times at the home of his grandson, 2670 Ike 
Brunson  Road.

The family would like to express their sincere  appreciation to Dr. Al 
Jordan, Dr. Wes Jacocks and the loving  caregivers of Tuomey Healthcare System's 
Telemetry Unit and  Surgical Inpatient staff.

Memorials may be made to the  Lewis Chapel United Methodist Church, 3030 
Plowden Mill Road,  Sumter, SC 29153.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and  Crematorium of Sumter is in charge 
of the  arrangements.

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From dandrews at visi.com  Sat Mar 14 14:01:43 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:01:43 -0400
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Urgent Legislative Alert on the Silent Car
	Legislation
Message-ID: <auto-000093031840@mailfront2.g2host.com>

----- Original Message -----

From:
Hartle, Jesse

To:
undisclosed-recipients:

Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 3:38 PM

Subject: Urgent Legislative Alert on The Silent Car Legislation

Fellow Federationists:

We continue to move forward in ensuring the success of the Pedestrian 
Safety Enhancement Act, H.R. 734.  Currently 89 members of the House 
of Representatives
are listed as cosponsors of this legislation (please see below for 
the current list of cosponsors).  Earlier this week Congress passed 
the Omnibus Appropriations
Act.  Included in that legislation was funds for the National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to study the problem addressed 
by H.R. 734
and report to Congress.  If Congress feels it is important enough to 
appropriate funds for this study, Congress should also direct NHTSA 
on how the study
should be carried out.  I encourage you all to call your member of 
the House of Representatives and urge them to cosponsor H.R. 734 
which would do just
that.  Democrats will want to contact Congressman Towns's office, 
while Republicans will want to contact Congressman Stearns's 
office.  The contact in
Congressman Towns's office is Emily Khoury, and James Thomas is the 
contact for Congressman Stearns's office.  The number to the Capitol 
switchboard is
(202) 225-3121.  Please let me know if you have any questions, and I 
will do my best to answer them.  I have listed my contact information 
below.  Thank
you all for your continued hard work on this important issue.

Sincerely,

Jesse M. Hartle

Government Programs Specialist

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

Phone:  (410) 659-9314, ext. 2233

E-mail:
jhartle at nfb.org

Cosponsors of HR 734

Congressman Towns, Lead Sponsor

Alaska

Congressman Young

Arizona

Congressman Grijalva

Congressman Pastor

Arkansas

Congressman Boozman

California

Congressman Berman

Congressman Filner

Congresswoman Harman

Congresswoman Lee

Congresswoman Matsui

Congressman Rohrabacher

Congresswoman Linda Sanchez

Congressman Stark

Congresswoman Tauscher

District of Columbia

Congresswoman Norton

Florida

Congressman Bilirakis

Congresswoman Brown

Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen

Congressman Stearns

Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz

Georgia

Congressman Bishop

Congressman Lewis

Guam

Congresswoman Bordallo

Hawaii

Congressman Abercrombie

Congresswoman Hirono

Idaho

Congressman Minnick

Illinois

Congressman Davis

Congressman Gutierrez

Congressman Hare

Congressman Jackson

Congressman Roskam

Congresswoman Schakowsky

Indiana

Congressman Carson

Iowa

Congressman Boswell

Congressman Braley

Congressman King

Congressman Latham

Congressman Loebsack

Louisiana

Congressman Alexander

Congressman Melancon

Maryland

Congressman Ruppersberger

Congressman Van Hollen

Massachusetts

Congressman Capuano

Congressman McGovern

Congressman Neal

Congressman Tierney

Minnesota

Congressman Ellison

Congressman Oberstar

Congressman Peterson

Congressman Walz

Mississippi

Congressman Taylor

Missouri

Congressman Carnahan

Congresswoman Emerson

Nebraska

Congressman Terry

Nevada

Congresswoman Berkley

New Hampshire

Congresswoman Shea-Porter

New Jersey

Congressman Sires

Congressman Rothman

New York

Congressman Hinchey

Congresswoman Lowey

Congresswoman Maloney

Congressman Nadler

Congressman Rangel

Congressman Serrano

North Carolina

Congressman Jones

Congressman McIntyre

Congressman Price

Ohio

Congressman Driehaus

Congressman LaTourette

Congressman Ryan

Oregon

Congressman Blumenauer

Congressman DeFazio

Pennsylvania

Congressman Brady

Congressman Carney

Congressman Doyle

Congressman Fattah

Congressman Holden

Congressman Kanjorski

Puerto Rico

Congressman Pierluisi

Tennessee

Congressman Cohen

Texas

Congressman Neugebauer

Congressman Sessions

Vermont

Congressman Welch

Virginia

Congressman Moran

Congressman Wittman

Washington

Congressman McDermott

West Virginia

Congressman Mollohan

Congressman Rahall

Wisconsin

Congresswoman Moore

Congressman Petri  





From c.spector at sbcglobal.net  Sat Mar 14 17:59:59 2009
From: c.spector at sbcglobal.net (Claire G. Spector)
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:59:59 -0700
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Urgent Legislative Alert on the Silent
	CarLegislation
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References: <auto-000093031840@mailfront2.g2host.com>
Message-ID: <C53AA8C79648412FA86C70ECF6A96765@ClaireSpector>

Dear David,

Thank you.

Here's a copy of the email I sent to Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey on her
webmail site.

Dear Congresswoman Woolsey,

I urge your sponsorship and support for the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement
Act, H.R. 734.  

I am a recently visually impaired attorney.  

After considerable orientation and mobility training at Earle Baum Center
for the Blind and Visually Impaired on Occidental Road under the auspices of
the CA Deparament of Rehabilitation, I have regained my independence relying
on a white cane to navigate Santa Rosa.  

We are trained to analyze traffic using our ears.

Northern California's environmentally conscious citizens own many Prius
vehicles.  Even at the Collaborative Practice Center where many of my
colleagues own Priuses, I take my life into my hands just walking out the
door as a Prius when idling makes no sounds. I also understand from Saul
Chait, a salesman at Freeman Toyota, that there are even safety issues for
their employees on the lot arising from the car's quiet operating mode. 

I heard on KQED there is a grad student who has developed viable appropriate
technology to make these cars audible even when their engines are at rest.
This might be an economic development opportunity for California.  

I ask for your support in helping to get this bill through Congress.  It
will make it possible for blind and visually impaired people to maintain
their independence.  

With appreciation for all that you do for our district and our country,  

Claire G. Spector, JD

Claire Spector, JD
Collaborative Attorney & Mediator
NY Atty. Reg. # 1883024
Collaborative Practice Center
829 Sonoma Avenue, Suite 8
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707.523.0570 x 135
c.spector at sbcglobal.net

This message is strictly private and contains confidential information
intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you have received
this e-mail in error and are not the intended recipient you must not
disclose, copy or distribute it to anyone else. Please immediately advise
the sender and delete this email and all attachments.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Andrews
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 7:02 AM
To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Urgent Legislative Alert on the Silent
CarLegislation

----- Original Message -----

From:
Hartle, Jesse

To:
undisclosed-recipients:

Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 3:38 PM

Subject: Urgent Legislative Alert on The Silent Car Legislation

Fellow Federationists:

We continue to move forward in ensuring the success of the Pedestrian 
Safety Enhancement Act, H.R. 734.  Currently 89 members of the House 
of Representatives
are listed as cosponsors of this legislation (please see below for 
the current list of cosponsors).  Earlier this week Congress passed 
the Omnibus Appropriations
Act.  Included in that legislation was funds for the National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to study the problem addressed 
by H.R. 734
and report to Congress.  If Congress feels it is important enough to 
appropriate funds for this study, Congress should also direct NHTSA 
on how the study
should be carried out.  I encourage you all to call your member of 
the House of Representatives and urge them to cosponsor H.R. 734 
which would do just
that.  Democrats will want to contact Congressman Towns's office, 
while Republicans will want to contact Congressman Stearns's 
office.  The contact in
Congressman Towns's office is Emily Khoury, and James Thomas is the 
contact for Congressman Stearns's office.  The number to the Capitol 
switchboard is
(202) 225-3121.  Please let me know if you have any questions, and I 
will do my best to answer them.  I have listed my contact information 
below.  Thank
you all for your continued hard work on this important issue.

Sincerely,

Jesse M. Hartle

Government Programs Specialist

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

Phone:  (410) 659-9314, ext. 2233

E-mail:
jhartle at nfb.org

Cosponsors of HR 734

Congressman Towns, Lead Sponsor

Alaska

Congressman Young

Arizona

Congressman Grijalva

Congressman Pastor

Arkansas

Congressman Boozman

California

Congressman Berman

Congressman Filner

Congresswoman Harman

Congresswoman Lee

Congresswoman Matsui

Congressman Rohrabacher

Congresswoman Linda Sanchez

Congressman Stark

Congresswoman Tauscher

District of Columbia

Congresswoman Norton

Florida

Congressman Bilirakis

Congresswoman Brown

Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen

Congressman Stearns

Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz

Georgia

Congressman Bishop

Congressman Lewis

Guam

Congresswoman Bordallo

Hawaii

Congressman Abercrombie

Congresswoman Hirono

Idaho

Congressman Minnick

Illinois

Congressman Davis

Congressman Gutierrez

Congressman Hare

Congressman Jackson

Congressman Roskam

Congresswoman Schakowsky

Indiana

Congressman Carson

Iowa

Congressman Boswell

Congressman Braley

Congressman King

Congressman Latham

Congressman Loebsack

Louisiana

Congressman Alexander

Congressman Melancon

Maryland

Congressman Ruppersberger

Congressman Van Hollen

Massachusetts

Congressman Capuano

Congressman McGovern

Congressman Neal

Congressman Tierney

Minnesota

Congressman Ellison

Congressman Oberstar

Congressman Peterson

Congressman Walz

Mississippi

Congressman Taylor

Missouri

Congressman Carnahan

Congresswoman Emerson

Nebraska

Congressman Terry

Nevada

Congresswoman Berkley

New Hampshire

Congresswoman Shea-Porter

New Jersey

Congressman Sires

Congressman Rothman

New York

Congressman Hinchey

Congresswoman Lowey

Congresswoman Maloney

Congressman Nadler

Congressman Rangel

Congressman Serrano

North Carolina

Congressman Jones

Congressman McIntyre

Congressman Price

Ohio

Congressman Driehaus

Congressman LaTourette

Congressman Ryan

Oregon

Congressman Blumenauer

Congressman DeFazio

Pennsylvania

Congressman Brady

Congressman Carney

Congressman Doyle

Congressman Fattah

Congressman Holden

Congressman Kanjorski

Puerto Rico

Congressman Pierluisi

Tennessee

Congressman Cohen

Texas

Congressman Neugebauer

Congressman Sessions

Vermont

Congressman Welch

Virginia

Congressman Moran

Congressman Wittman

Washington

Congressman McDermott

West Virginia

Congressman Mollohan

Congressman Rahall

Wisconsin

Congresswoman Moore

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From Funpro at carolina.rr.com  Sun Mar 15 15:11:29 2009
From: Funpro at carolina.rr.com (LJH)
Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:11:29 -0400
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Urgent Legislative Alert on the
	SilentCarLegislation
References: <auto-000093031840@mailfront2.g2host.com>
	<C53AA8C79648412FA86C70ECF6A96765@ClaireSpector>
Message-ID: <F0CB77C19A5B4194A316F902AC0BCA3C@USER1>

For those of you who wish to learn more of the details regarding any bill 
under consideration, if you contact your representative, someone in that 
office will be happy to explain the details.   This will enableyou to 
determine how you wish to procede in supporting or not supporting it.

While visual considerations continue to impact our daily lives, my 
experience has been  that if i am unable to accurately acess my 
surroundings, then i have limited desire to be walking there alone.

Peraps the following input is worth considering:

There are effective pedestrian safety systems such as: SAAB pedestrian 
radar; BMW pedestrian infared pedestrian detection camera; Denso combined 
radar and camera accident avoidance system; and European pedestrian safe 
bumpers and hoods. These engineering approaches save all pedestrians by 
moving beyond the failing noise of today vehicles.




----- Original Message ----- From: "Claire G. Spector" 
<c.spector at sbcglobal.net> To: "'Info and discussion list for blind 
veterans.'" <blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org> Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 1:59 
PM Subject: Re: [Blindvet-talk] Urgent Legislative Alert on the 
SilentCarLegislation


Dear David,

Thank you.

Here's a copy of the email I sent to Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey on her 
webmail site.

Dear Congresswoman Woolsey,

I urge your sponsorship and support for the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement 
Act, H.R. 734.

I am a recently visually impaired attorney.

After considerable orientation and mobility training at Earle Baum Center 
for the Blind and Visually Impaired on Occidental Road under the auspices of 
the CA Deparament of Rehabilitation, I have regained my independence relying 
on a white cane to navigate Santa Rosa.

We are trained to analyze traffic using our ears.

Northern California's environmentally conscious citizens own many Prius 
vehicles.  Even at the Collaborative Practice Center where many of my 
colleagues own Priuses, I take my life into my hands just walking out the 
door as a Prius when idling makes no sounds. I also understand from Saul 
Chait, a salesman at Freeman Toyota, that there are even safety issues for 
their employees on the lot arising from the car's quiet operating mode.

I heard on KQED there is a grad student who has developed viable appropriate 
technology to make these cars audible even when their engines are at rest. 
This might be an economic development opportunity for California.

I ask for your support in helping to get this bill through Congress.  It 
will make it possible for blind and visually impaired people to maintain 
their independence.

With appreciation for all that you do for our district and our country,

Claire G. Spector, JD

Claire Spector, JD Collaborative Attorney & Mediator NY Atty. Reg. # 1883024 
Collaborative Practice Center
829 Sonoma Avenue, Suite 8 Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707.523.0570 x 135 c.spector at sbcglobal.net

This message is strictly private and contains confidential information 
intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you have received 
this e-mail in error and are not the intended recipient you must not 
disclose, copy or distribute it to anyone else. Please immediately advise 
the sender and delete this email and all attachments.

-----Original Message----- From: blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
[mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Andrews Sent: 
Saturday, March 14, 2009 7:02 AM To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org Subject: 
[Blindvet-talk] Urgent Legislative Alert on the Silent CarLegislation

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Hartle, Jesse

To: undisclosed-recipients:

Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 3:38 PM

Subject: Urgent Legislative Alert on The Silent Car Legislation

Fellow Federationists:

We continue to move forward in ensuring the success of the Pedestrian Safety 
Enhancement Act, H.R. 734.  Currently 89 members of the House of 
Representatives are listed as cosponsors of this legislation (please see 
below for the current list of cosponsors).  Earlier this week Congress 
passed the Omnibus Appropriations Act.  Included in that legislation was 
funds for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to 
study the problem addressed by H.R. 734 and report to Congress.  If Congress 
feels it is important enough to appropriate funds for this study, Congress 
should also direct NHTSA on how the study should be carried out.  I 
encourage you all to call your member of the House of Representatives and 
urge them to cosponsor H.R. 734 which would do just that.  Democrats will 
want to contact Congressman Towns's office, while Republicans will want to 
contact Congressman Stearns's office.  The contact in Congressman Towns's 
office is Emily Khoury, and James Thomas is the contact for Congressman 
Stearns's office.  The number to the Capitol switchboard is
(202) 225-3121.  Please let me know if you have any questions, and I will do 
my best to answer them.  I have listed my contact information below.  Thank 
you all for your continued hard work on this important issue.

Sincerely,

Jesse M. Hartle

Government Programs Specialist

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

Phone:  (410) 659-9314, ext. 2233

E-mail: jhartle at nfb.org

Cosponsors of HR 734

Congressman Towns, Lead Sponsor

Alaska

Congressman Young

Arizona

Congressman Grijalva

Congressman Pastor

Arkansas

Congressman Boozman

California

Congressman Berman

Congressman Filner

Congresswoman Harman

Congresswoman Lee

Congresswoman Matsui

Congressman Rohrabacher

Congresswoman Linda Sanchez

Congressman Stark

Congresswoman Tauscher

District of Columbia

Congresswoman Norton

Florida

Congressman Bilirakis

Congresswoman Brown

Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen

Congressman Stearns

Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz

Georgia

Congressman Bishop

Congressman Lewis

Guam

Congresswoman Bordallo

Hawaii

Congressman Abercrombie

Congresswoman Hirono

Idaho

Congressman Minnick

Illinois

Congressman Davis

Congressman Gutierrez

Congressman Hare

Congressman Jackson

Congressman Roskam

Congresswoman Schakowsky

Indiana

Congressman Carson

Iowa

Congressman Boswell

Congressman Braley

Congressman King

Congressman Latham

Congressman Loebsack

Louisiana

Congressman Alexander

Congressman Melancon

Maryland

Congressman Ruppersberger

Congressman Van Hollen

Massachusetts

Congressman Capuano

Congressman McGovern

Congressman Neal

Congressman Tierney

Minnesota

Congressman Ellison

Congressman Oberstar

Congressman Peterson

Congressman Walz

Mississippi

Congressman Taylor

Missouri

Congressman Carnahan

Congresswoman Emerson

Nebraska

Congressman Terry

Nevada

Congresswoman Berkley

New Hampshire

Congresswoman Shea-Porter

New Jersey

Congressman Sires

Congressman Rothman

New York

Congressman Hinchey

Congresswoman Lowey

Congresswoman Maloney

Congressman Nadler

Congressman Rangel

Congressman Serrano

North Carolina

Congressman Jones

Congressman McIntyre

Congressman Price

Ohio

Congressman Driehaus

Congressman LaTourette

Congressman Ryan

Oregon

Congressman Blumenauer

Congressman DeFazio

Pennsylvania

Congressman Brady

Congressman Carney

Congressman Doyle

Congressman Fattah

Congressman Holden

Congressman Kanjorski

Puerto Rico

Congressman Pierluisi

Tennessee

Congressman Cohen

Texas

Congressman Neugebauer

Congressman Sessions

Vermont

Congressman Welch

Virginia

Congressman Moran

Congressman Wittman

Washington

Congressman McDermott

West Virginia

Congressman Mollohan

Congressman Rahall

Wisconsin

Congresswoman Moore

Congressman Petri



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From NABlindVets at aol.com  Thu Mar 19 15:56:59 2009
From: NABlindVets at aol.com (NABlindVets at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:56:59 EDT
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Urgent Legislative Alert on the
	SilentCarLegislation
Message-ID: <bbc.3f13ab2e.36f3c54b@aol.com>

Ladies and Gentlemen,
If you would like to call your federal legislators go to the  the NABV  web 
Site
_www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org)  and go to the bottom of the  page.
You will find links for find my Senator and Find my congressman.
Dwight
 


Dwight D. Sayer
National President,
The  National Association of Blind Veterans
A Division of the NFB
Email -  presidentnabv at aol.com
or president at nabv.org 
Web Site - _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org/)   

 
In a message dated 3/15/2009 11:12:05 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
Funpro at carolina.rr.com writes:

For  those of you who wish to learn more of the details regarding any bill  
under consideration, if you contact your representative, someone in that  
office will be happy to explain the details.   This will  enableyou to 
determine how you wish to procede in supporting or not  supporting it.

While visual considerations continue to impact our daily  lives, my 
experience has been  that if i am unable to accurately  acess my 
surroundings, then i have limited desire to be walking there  alone.

Peraps the following input is worth considering:

There  are effective pedestrian safety systems such as: SAAB pedestrian 
radar;  BMW pedestrian infared pedestrian detection camera; Denso combined 
radar  and camera accident avoidance system; and European pedestrian safe 
bumpers  and hoods. These engineering approaches save all pedestrians by 
moving  beyond the failing noise of today vehicles.




----- Original  Message ----- From: "Claire G. Spector" 
<c.spector at sbcglobal.net>  To: "'Info and discussion list for blind 
veterans.'"  <blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org> Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 1:59 
PM  Subject: Re: [Blindvet-talk] Urgent Legislative Alert on the  
SilentCarLegislation


Dear David,

Thank  you.

Here's a copy of the email I sent to Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey on  her 
webmail site.

Dear Congresswoman Woolsey,

I urge your  sponsorship and support for the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement 
Act, H.R.  734.

I am a recently visually impaired attorney.

After  considerable orientation and mobility training at Earle Baum Center 
for  the Blind and Visually Impaired on Occidental Road under the auspices of 
 
the CA Deparament of Rehabilitation, I have regained my independence  relying 
on a white cane to navigate Santa Rosa.

We are trained to  analyze traffic using our ears.

Northern California's environmentally  conscious citizens own many Prius 
vehicles.  Even at the  Collaborative Practice Center where many of my 
colleagues own Priuses, I  take my life into my hands just walking out the 
door as a Prius when  idling makes no sounds. I also understand from Saul 
Chait, a salesman at  Freeman Toyota, that there are even safety issues for 
their employees on  the lot arising from the car's quiet operating mode.

I heard on KQED  there is a grad student who has developed viable appropriate 
technology to  make these cars audible even when their engines are at rest. 
This might be  an economic development opportunity for California.

I ask for your  support in helping to get this bill through Congress.  It 
will make  it possible for blind and visually impaired people to maintain 
their  independence.

With appreciation for all that you do for our district  and our country,

Claire G. Spector, JD

Claire Spector, JD  Collaborative Attorney & Mediator NY Atty. Reg. # 1883024 
 
Collaborative Practice Center
829 Sonoma Avenue, Suite 8 Santa Rosa, CA  95404
707.523.0570 x 135 c.spector at sbcglobal.net

This message is  strictly private and contains confidential information 
intended only for  the use of the person(s) named above. If you have received 
this e-mail in  error and are not the intended recipient you must not 
disclose, copy or  distribute it to anyone else. Please immediately advise 
the sender and  delete this email and all attachments.

-----Original Message----- From:  blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
[mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]  On Behalf Of David Andrews Sent: 
Saturday, March 14, 2009 7:02 AM To:  david.andrews at nfbnet.org Subject: 
[Blindvet-talk] Urgent Legislative Alert  on the Silent CarLegislation

----- Original Message ----- 

From:  Hartle, Jesse

To: undisclosed-recipients:

Sent: Thursday, March  12, 2009 3:38 PM

Subject: Urgent Legislative Alert on The Silent Car  Legislation

Fellow Federationists:

We continue to move forward  in ensuring the success of the Pedestrian Safety 
Enhancement Act, H.R.  734.  Currently 89 members of the House of 
Representatives are listed  as cosponsors of this legislation (please see 
below for the current list  of cosponsors).  Earlier this week Congress 
passed the Omnibus  Appropriations Act.  Included in that legislation was 
funds for the  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to 
study the  problem addressed by H.R. 734 and report to Congress.  If Congress 
 
feels it is important enough to appropriate funds for this study, Congress  
should also direct NHTSA on how the study should be carried out.  I  
encourage you all to call your member of the House of Representatives and  
urge them to cosponsor H.R. 734 which would do just that.  Democrats  will 
want to contact Congressman Towns's office, while Republicans will  want to 
contact Congressman Stearns's office.  The contact in  Congressman Towns's 
office is Emily Khoury, and James Thomas is the  contact for Congressman 
Stearns's office.  The number to the Capitol  switchboard is
(202) 225-3121.  Please let me know if you have any  questions, and I will do 
my best to answer them.  I have listed my  contact information below.  Thank 
you all for your continued hard  work on this important issue.

Sincerely,

Jesse M.  Hartle

Government Programs Specialist

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE  BLIND

Phone:  (410) 659-9314, ext. 2233

E-mail:  jhartle at nfb.org

Cosponsors of HR 734

Congressman Towns, Lead  Sponsor

Alaska

Congressman  Young

Arizona

Congressman Grijalva

Congressman  Pastor

Arkansas

Congressman  Boozman

California

Congressman Berman

Congressman  Filner

Congresswoman Harman

Congresswoman  Lee

Congresswoman Matsui

Congressman  Rohrabacher

Congresswoman Linda Sanchez

Congressman  Stark

Congresswoman Tauscher

District of  Columbia

Congresswoman Norton

Florida

Congressman  Bilirakis

Congresswoman Brown

Congresswoman  Ros-Lehtinen

Congressman Stearns

Congresswoman Wasserman  Schultz

Georgia

Congressman Bishop

Congressman  Lewis

Guam

Congresswoman  Bordallo

Hawaii

Congressman Abercrombie

Congresswoman  Hirono

Idaho

Congressman  Minnick

Illinois

Congressman Davis

Congressman  Gutierrez

Congressman Hare

Congressman  Jackson

Congressman Roskam

Congresswoman  Schakowsky

Indiana

Congressman  Carson

Iowa

Congressman Boswell

Congressman  Braley

Congressman King

Congressman Latham

Congressman  Loebsack

Louisiana

Congressman Alexander

Congressman  Melancon

Maryland

Congressman Ruppersberger

Congressman  Van Hollen

Massachusetts

Congressman Capuano

Congressman  McGovern

Congressman Neal

Congressman  Tierney

Minnesota

Congressman Ellison

Congressman  Oberstar

Congressman Peterson

Congressman  Walz

Mississippi

Congressman  Taylor

Missouri

Congressman Carnahan

Congresswoman  Emerson

Nebraska

Congressman  Terry

Nevada

Congresswoman Berkley

New  Hampshire

Congresswoman Shea-Porter

New  Jersey

Congressman Sires

Congressman Rothman

New  York

Congressman Hinchey

Congresswoman  Lowey

Congresswoman Maloney

Congressman  Nadler

Congressman Rangel

Congressman Serrano

North  Carolina

Congressman Jones

Congressman  McIntyre

Congressman Price

Ohio

Congressman  Driehaus

Congressman LaTourette

Congressman  Ryan

Oregon

Congressman Blumenauer

Congressman  DeFazio

Pennsylvania

Congressman Brady

Congressman  Carney

Congressman Doyle

Congressman Fattah

Congressman  Holden

Congressman Kanjorski

Puerto Rico

Congressman  Pierluisi

Tennessee

Congressman  Cohen

Texas

Congressman Neugebauer

Congressman  Sessions

Vermont

Congressman  Welch

Virginia

Congressman Moran

Congressman  Wittman

Washington

Congressman McDermott

West  Virginia

Congressman Mollohan

Congressman  Rahall

Wisconsin

Congresswoman Moore

Congressman  Petri



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From qmsingleton at comcast.net  Sun Mar 22 21:34:15 2009
From: qmsingleton at comcast.net (Quintina M. Singleton)
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:34:15 -0500
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Jim McCarthy on Thruoureyes
Message-ID: <auto-000094072552@mailfront2.g2host.com>


The next "Thruoureyes with Joe Ruffalo" live internet radio show is 
scheduled for <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = 
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Wednesday March 25, 2009 at

8:00 PM EST.

Guest host, Jerry Moreno, will be interviewing director of 
governmental affairs for the National

Federation of the Blind, James McCarthy.

A brief summary of this year's Washington Seminar, what listeners 
could be doing

to assist in legislative initiatives presently, and advisement 
concerning how to

stay informed with legislative issues year round are topics that will 
be discussed

on the evening's show.

I invite you to visit

www.thruoureyes.org

  or to

hear the program live via telephone dial 201 793 9022 with the access code:

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From PresidentNABV at aol.com  Tue Mar 24 17:00:33 2009
From: PresidentNABV at aol.com (PresidentNABV at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:00:33 EDT
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Fwd: Veterans CLB
Message-ID: <c65.446337eb.36fa6bb1@aol.com>




Dwight D. Sayer
National  President,
The National Association of Blind Veterans
A Division of the  NFB
presidentnabv at aol.com
president at nabv.org 
_www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org/) 
 
 
  
____________________________________
 From: misteradvocate at mvtransit.com
To: presidentnabv at aol.com,  blindguysrus1 at aol.com, REPCODDS at aol.com
Sent: 3/23/2009 3:21:51 P.M.  Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Veterans CLB



 
Veterans? Bridge To Work Initiative 
Employment and Training Program  for Veterans and  
Wounded Warriors Who Are Blind or  Visually Impaired  
With thousands of  veterans living in the Washington, DC metropolitan area 
who are visually  impaired and blind, many require additional assistance and 
services to secure  and maintain employment. Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, 
serving the blind  and visually impaired, created the Veterans? Bridge to Work 
Initiative to  address these unmet needs. Indeed, employment is essential to 
maintaining  independence for those who are visually impaired or blind and 
Columbia  Lighthouse for the Blind is here to help!  
The  Veterans? Bridge to Work Initiative will:  
Ensure that veterans  who are visually impaired or blind that want to be 
employed  ?  have the skills,  resources and training they need to succeed.  
Increase the  placement of these veterans into jobs. ?  
Suite of Services  
The Veterans? Bridge  to Work Initiative will supply high quality and 
effective workforce  development training services to veterans who are visually 
impaired or blind  ensuring that they are ?job ready.? Services include:  
Low Vision Care  ?   
Career Assessments  ?   
Assistive Technology  Assessments and Training ?  
Resume Writing and  Skill Building ?   
Interviewing  Practice ?   
Job Development,  Placement and Retention ?  
Computer Training  ?   
Orientation and  Mobility Training ?   
Independent Living  Skills ?   
Case  Management ?


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From PresidentNABV at aol.com  Tue Mar 24 17:01:53 2009
From: PresidentNABV at aol.com (PresidentNABV at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:01:53 EDT
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Fwd: Veterans Flyer
Message-ID: <bbb.48a9be44.36fa6c01@aol.com>




Dwight D. Sayer
National  President,
The National Association of Blind Veterans
A Division of the  NFB
presidentnabv at aol.com
president at nabv.org 
_www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org/) 
 
 
  
____________________________________
 From: misteradvocate at mvtransit.com
To: presidentnabv at aol.com,  blindguysrus1 at aol.com, REPCODDS at aol.com
Sent: 3/23/2009 3:19:42 P.M.  Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Veterans Flyer



 
Veterans? Bridge to Work Initiative   
Employment and Training Program for Veterans and  Wounded  
Warriors Who are Blind or Visually  Impaired 
Are you visually  impaired?   
Are you ready to work?  
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind can help!   
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Informational interview with our case  ?  manager  
Skills assessment ?  
Individual Work Plan development  ?   
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From PresidentNABV at aol.com  Tue Mar 24 17:05:56 2009
From: PresidentNABV at aol.com (PresidentNABV at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:05:56 EDT
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Recruitment of Veterans - BRAC Initiative
Message-ID: <cf5.4b8dd68d.36fa6cf4@aol.com>




Dwight D. Sayer
National  President,
The National Association of Blind Veterans
A Division of the  NFB
presidentnabv at aol.com
president at nabv.org 
_www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org/) 
 
 
"Life  is  not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely 
in  a  pretty and well preserved body,
but rather to skid in  broadside,  thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and 
loudly  proclaiming  --
WOW-- What a Ride!"
 
 

 
To: Dwight  Sayer
Subject: Recruitment of Veterans - BRAC  Initiative

Good afternoon Dwight,  Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind?s recruitment of 
veterans is underway.   Please find attached the recruitment flyer and one-pager 
on the BRAC  initiative.  Would you please share these announcements with 
veterans who  are visually impaired or blind and other agencies serving veterans? 
  Thank you for your time in passing these notices to veterans and other  
agencies.  Jocelyn  
Jocelyn  Hunter 
Manager of Community  Development 
Columbia Lighthouse for the  Blind 
1825 K Street, NW, Suite  1103 
Washington, DC   20006 
202-454-6422 (Direct  Dial) 
202-454-6401  (Fax) 
_www.clb.org_ (mip://03d28940/www.clb.org)  



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From kvharmon54 at gmail.com  Wed Mar 25 16:18:20 2009
From: kvharmon54 at gmail.com (Kirk)
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:18:20 -0400
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Fwd: Veterans Flyer
References: <bbb.48a9be44.36fa6c01@aol.com>
Message-ID: <7EAD2728476A42D9AF62C2DFD023BCAC@B89HHH1>

Dwight, is this something that the V.A. will endorse and pay for including 
travel to and fro? Let me know, KH


Kirk Harmon
1031 Lenmore CT.
Orlando, FL. 32812

Phone:
Office: 1-407-380-3371
Cell: 1-407-473-2176
BVA/FR
District Director
E. central Division


BVA/FR
Fundraising coordinator
911 cell phone  donations Program


City of Orlando
Mayor's Advisory Counsel
Counsel member

"Blinded Veteran's Helping Blinded Veteran's"
"Smiles are nothing more than 30 second vacations"!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <PresidentNABV at aol.com>
To: <blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 1:01 PM
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Fwd: Veterans Flyer





Dwight D. Sayer
National  President,
The National Association of Blind Veterans
A Division of the  NFB
presidentnabv at aol.com
president at nabv.org
_www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org/)



____________________________________
 From: misteradvocate at mvtransit.com
To: presidentnabv at aol.com,  blindguysrus1 at aol.com, REPCODDS at aol.com
Sent: 3/23/2009 3:19:42 P.M.  Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Veterans Flyer




Veterans? Bridge to Work Initiative
Employment and Training Program for Veterans and  Wounded
Warriors Who are Blind or Visually  Impaired
Are you visually  impaired?
Are you ready to work?
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind can help!
Receive Training to Secure Employment
Informational interview with our case  ?  manager
Skills assessment ?
Individual Work Plan development  ?
Explore placement in the Training  ?  Internship Program (TIP), which
includes a stipend and support for seven weeks of hands-on workplace 
experience
Job search assistance  ?
Receive Vision Care Services
Consultations with our specially  trained ?  optometrist for a low  vision
evaluation
Group or one-on-one  sessions with ?  our rehabilitation  professional who
can help you adjust to vision loss and teach you daily living  techniques.
Group or one-on-one  training on ?
assistive technology  and computer skills
Let Us Serve You As You Have Served  Our Country
Contact  us today!
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
(240) 737-5100
www.clb.org
1825 K Street NW
Suite 1103
Washington, DC 20006
6200 Baltimore Avenue
Suite 100
Riverdale, MD 20737
8720 Georgia Avenue
Suite 210
Silver  Spring, MD  20910


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From MisterAdvocate at aol.com  Wed Mar 25 17:04:28 2009
From: MisterAdvocate at aol.com (MisterAdvocate at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:04:28 EDT
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Fwd: Veterans Flyer
Message-ID: <c99.44cdc581.36fbbe1c@aol.com>

Kirk,
That is a question to pose the Columbia Lighthouse.
Ds
 
 
In a message dated 3/25/2009 12:39:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
kvharmon54 at gmail.com writes:

Dwight,  is this something that the V.A. will endorse and pay for including 
travel  to and fro? Let me know, KH


Kirk Harmon
1031 Lenmore  CT.
Orlando, FL. 32812

Phone:
Office: 1-407-380-3371
Cell:  1-407-473-2176
BVA/FR
District Director
E. central  Division


BVA/FR
Fundraising coordinator
911 cell phone   donations Program


City of Orlando
Mayor's Advisory  Counsel
Counsel member

"Blinded Veteran's Helping Blinded  Veteran's"
"Smiles are nothing more than 30 second vacations"!
-----  Original Message ----- 
From: <PresidentNABV at aol.com>
To:  <blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 1:01  PM
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Fwd: Veterans  Flyer





Dwight D. Sayer
National   President,
The National Association of Blind Veterans
A Division of  the  NFB
presidentnabv at aol.com
president at nabv.org
_www.nabv.org_  (http://www.nabv.org/)



____________________________________
From:  misteradvocate at mvtransit.com
To: presidentnabv at aol.com,   blindguysrus1 at aol.com, REPCODDS at aol.com
Sent: 3/23/2009 3:19:42 P.M.   Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Veterans Flyer




Veterans?  Bridge to Work Initiative
Employment and Training Program for Veterans  and  Wounded
Warriors Who are Blind or Visually  Impaired
Are  you visually  impaired?
Are you ready to work?
Columbia Lighthouse  for the Blind can help!
Receive Training to Secure  Employment
Informational interview with our case  ?   manager
Skills assessment ?
Individual Work Plan development   ?
Explore placement in the Training  ?  Internship Program (TIP),  which
includes a stipend and support for seven weeks of hands-on workplace  
experience
Job search assistance  ?
Receive Vision Care  Services
Consultations with our specially  trained ?  optometrist  for a low  vision
evaluation
Group or one-on-one  sessions  with ?  our rehabilitation  professional who
can help you adjust  to vision loss and teach you daily living  techniques.
Group or  one-on-one  training on ?
assistive technology  and computer  skills
Let Us Serve You As You Have Served  Our  Country
Contact  us today!
Columbia Lighthouse for the  Blind
(240) 737-5100
www.clb.org
1825 K Street NW
Suite  1103
Washington, DC 20006
6200 Baltimore Avenue
Suite  100
Riverdale, MD 20737
8720 Georgia Avenue
Suite 210
Silver   Spring, MD  20910


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From dandrews at visi.com  Thu Mar 26 01:27:35 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:27:35 -0500
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Three New Lists on NFBNet.org
Message-ID: <auto-000091064402@mailfront1.g2host.com>

I am pleased to be able to announce three new lists on 
NFBNet.org.  They concern guide dogs, students, and parents of blind 
children.  They are the Florida Association of Guide Dog Users list, 
the Georgia Association of Blind Students list, and the Maryland 
Parents of Blind Children list.  Below is information on each list 
and how to subscribe to it.

David Andrews, List Owner

FLAGDU:
  The purpose of the Florida Association of Guide Dog Users-FLAGDU 
list, is to provide a forum for discussion and information to guide 
dog users and other interested persons.  This list will feature 
announcements and activities of the Florida Association of Guide Dog 
Users.  Topics related specifically to this division will include 
business, fundraising projects, advocacy issues, and planning for our 
annual meeting which takes place during the Florida affiliate&#8217;s 
State convention. General topics will include information for those 
interested in learning about obtaining and working with a guide dog, 
guide dog schools, training, care  and retirement of a dog, and 
access and legislative issues pertaining to guide dog use.

To join the list either go to:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/flagdu_nfbnet.org
or send e-mail to flagdu-request at nfbnet.org and put the word 
subscribe in the subject line.

GABS:
The purpose of the Georgia Association of Blind Students, GABS-list, 
is to provide an opportunity for
students, in the state of Georgia, to share questions, offer advice,
and discuss current issues that involve the blind community.  This list
is also a means of communication between division meetings and
events.  For example, members are able to discuss thoughts and ideas
on fundraising and student seminar themes.
In addition to presenting local division news, the list brings forth
the current events going on in the NFB, both at the state and national
levels.  Students will also be given information regularly regarding
programs and news in the student division, both at the state and 
national level.

To subscribe to the GABS list either go to:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gabs_nfbnet.org
or send e-mail to gabs-request at nfbnet.org and put the word subscribe 
in the subject line.

MDPOBC:
The purpose of the MDPOBc list is to serve as a resource group for 
sharing of ideas, programs, information and
strategies to assist our >children in developing the confidence and
independence needed to be successful adults.  The group is based in Maryland.

To subscribe to the list either go to:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/mdpobc_nfbnet.org
or send e-mail to mdpobc-request at nfbnet.org and put the word 
subscribe in the subject line.





From dandrews at visi.com  Thu Mar 26 13:45:25 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:45:25 -0500
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] National Federation of the Blind Celebrates Release
 of the 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar
Message-ID: <auto-000091122462@mailfront1.g2host.com>

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, ext. 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen at nfb.org

National Federation of the Blind Celebrates
Release of the 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar
NFB Jernigan Institute Releases
Report to the Nation on Braille Literacy Crisis

Baltimore, Maryland (March 26, 2009): The 
National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the 
nation?s oldest and largest organization of blind people and the leading
advocate for Braille literacy, today celebrates 
the release of the 2009 Louis Braille 
Bicentennial Silver Dollar.  This historic commemorative coin, the
first-ever U.S. coin to contain tactile, readable 
Braille, will be launched at a special ceremony 
at the headquarters of the National Federation of the
Blind in Baltimore beginning at 10:00 a.m. on March 26, 2009.

The NFB Jernigan Institute, the research and 
training arm of the National Federation of the 
Blind, will also release a report to the nation on the literacy
crisis facing the blind in America.  ?The Braille 
Literacy Crisis in America: Facing the Truth, 
Reversing the Trend, Empowering the Blind? describes the
factors that have contributed to the shocking 
illiteracy rate of 90 percent among blind 
children and outlines steps to reverse this trend.

A portion of the money from sales of the 2009 
Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar, which 
was authorized by a law signed by President George W. Bush
in 2006, will be used to support the NFB?s 
?Braille Readers are Leaders? campaign.  The 
campaign is a national initiative created to double the number
of blind children learning Braille by 2015.

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National 
Federation of the Blind, said: ?If the blind can 
read, the blind can achieve.  The Louis Braille Bicentennial
Silver Dollar celebrates the man who gave 
literacy to the blind and is a unique and 
beautiful keepsake, but it is also a coin with a mission: to make sure
that every blind child and every adult losing 
vision in our nation has the opportunity to learn Braille.?

Dr. Fredric K. Schroeder, first vice president of 
the National Federation of the Blind and 
coordinator of the NFB?s national Braille Readers are Leaders
campaign, said:  ?Braille is not being taught to 
many blind children and adults because there are 
myths and misconceptions surrounding the code.  Braille
is said to be slow and inefficient, difficult to 
learn, unnecessary in light of new technology, 
and something that isolates blind students from their sighted
peers.  But the blind know these myths to be 
false, and studies have shown that Braille leads 
to employment opportunities, independence, and self-confidence
for blind people.?

The program celebrating the launch of the Louis 
Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar will feature:

?        The presentation of the report

?        Remarks by Dr. Marc Maurer, President of 
the National Federation of the Blind

?        Remarks by Dr. Abraham Nemeth, who 
invented the Braille code used for mathematics 
and scientific notation in the United States

?        Demonstrations by proficient Braille readers, including blind children

?        A message from United States Senator 
Christopher J. Dodd, chairman of the Committee on 
Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs and the sponsor of the
legislation authorizing the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar

?        Ed Moy, director of the United States 
Mint, who will give remarks and sign certificates of authenticity

?        A ?Braille Fair? featuring fun 
activities for children and adults who want to learn about Braille

The National Federation of the Blind is asking 
the American public, through purchasing this 
stunning silver dollar, to join its campaign to bring literacy,
education, opportunity, and success to the blind 
of America.  The Louis Braille Bicentennial 
Silver Dollar goes on sale to the general public at noon today.
  Those interested in ordering a coin should visit
www.usmint.gov
  or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).  For more 
information about the National Federation of the 
Blind and the Braille Readers are Leaders campaign, visit

www.braille.org.

###

David Andrews and white cane Harry.





From JFreeh at nfb.org  Thu Mar 26 17:48:30 2009
From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh,
	Jessica)
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:48:30 -0500
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Louis Braille Coin Will be Launched into Space
Message-ID: <auto-000091175544@mailfront1.g2host.com>



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, ext. 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
<mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>cdanielsen at nfb.org



Louis Braille Coin Will be Launched into Space





National Federation of the Blind and NASA Confirm Historic Flight



Baltimore, Maryland (March 26, 2009): In a surprise announcement at 
the launch ceremony for the new Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver 
Dollar, NASA announced that the new commemorative coin celebrating 
the life and work of the inventor of the reading code for the blind 
will fly on a future space shuttle mission.  The announcement, by 
NASA Deputy Administrator for Educational Programs Dr. Joyce 
Winterton, came at the end of the official event announcing the 
availability of this beautiful new coin, which will help the National 
Federation of the Blind to increase Braille literacy in the United States.



Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, 
said: "The Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar symbolizes the 
power of knowledge and future opportunities for blind children across 
America.  It is therefore fitting that this historic coin will be 
part of a mission to uncover the secrets of the universe.  Perhaps 
someday a Braille reader will also be part of such a mission."



Dr. Joyce Winterton said: "NASA believes strongly in the importance 
of educational opportunities for everyone, and that is why we have 
partnered with the National Federation of the Blind to help create 
programs that enhance scientific study for blind youth.  Launching 
the first coin ever to contain tactile, readable Braille into space 
symbolizes NASA's commitment to the spread of knowledge by every 
means and to every individual."



The Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar goes on sale to the 
general public at noon today.  Those interested in ordering a coin 
should visit <http://www.usmint.gov/>www.usmint.gov or call 
1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).  For more information about the National 
Federation of the Blind and the Braille Readers are Leaders campaign, 
visit <http://www.braille.org/>www.braille.org.






From bigmanhuggi at yahoo.com  Fri Mar 27 19:57:49 2009
From: bigmanhuggi at yahoo.com (Clarence Huggins)
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:57:49 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Fw: Re: [abrcaalist] FWD: Vietnam Vet Unveils New
	Project to Honor the Fallen
Message-ID: <788050.95430.qm@web35605.mail.mud.yahoo.com>



--- On Fri, 3/27/09, Vetsline at bellsouth.net <Vetsline at bellsouth.net> wrote:


From: Vetsline at bellsouth.net <Vetsline at bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: [abrcaalist] FWD: Vietnam Vet Unveils New Project to Honor the Fallen
To: abrcaalist at yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, March 27, 2009, 2:46 PM








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Skip to comments.Vietnam Vet Unveils New Project to Honor the Fallen 
American Forces Press Service ^ | Linda D. Kozaryn 

Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 7:32:10 PM by SandRat




WASHINGTON, March 26, 2009 ? Thirty years ago, an infantry corporal named Jan Scruggs boldly set out to build a national memorial. Since then, as a result of his determination, millions of people have found comfort and closure at the Vietnam Memorial known as The Wall. 

Today, Scruggs unveiled a glimpse of his next project -- The Education Center at the Wall. He displayed a replica of the new exhibit to be housed in an underground museum on the National Mall here near the Lincoln and Vietnam memorials. 

The replica will serve as a traveling preview of the future underground exhibit. A 45-foot tractor trailer that carries The Wall That Heals," a half-sized replica of the Vietnam Memorial has been refurbished by Featherlite Trailers. The trailer's museum exhibit has been redesigned to mimic the displays planned for the actual underground?education center, Scruggs said. 
Actor Tom Selleck, known for his work in the TV show "Magnum, P.I." during the 1980s, is the project's new spokesman. He served in the California National Guard during the Vietnam era. His friend Ron Montapert went to Vietnam but did not come home. 

"Across the street from here is a wall with more than 58,000 names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country during the Vietnam War," Selleck told the 100 or so people attending the ceremony. 

He said the Vietnam War taught the American people to separate how they feel about the troops from how they feel about the war 

"That black granite wall taught us a lesson as well," he added, "that we must never forget those who fell." Selleck said the new center "will take us from thinking about the 58,000 as a group to thinking of them as individuals." 

"I would like to say to all those who served and sacrificed in Vietnam and in all of America's wars, thank you for your service and welcome home," he concluded. 

Scruggs noted that both The Wall and the replica honor the courage, sacrifice and devotion to duty and country of the people who answered the call during America's longest war. He said the memorial brought long overdue recognition and healing for the participants and family members and became a symbol of reconciliation and healing. 

But, he noted, The Wall That Heals has become the memorial that educates people across the country. The traveling wall and new exhibit, which includes teddy bears, photographs, letters, baseballs, a motorcycle, combat boots, flags, and medals, soon will be on tour in towns and cities throughout America. 

Exhibit designer Paul Appelbaum said some of the letters in the exhibit were written at the wall "out of sheer impulse," while "others have been carefully crafted and left in a very precise way." 

Appelbaum read one letter as an example. 

"'Dear Dad, I'm sorry it took so long but when you went away I was 8 years old and I couldn't understand why you never came back to us. I'm now 35 and I can understand now as I have fought in two wars myself. It's not much fun, it it? You might like to know that you have three grandchildren, two girls and a boy, and they all know about you. It meant a lot to me to see your name on The Wall with all the others. Your loving son, Paul.'" 

The objects left at The Wall "illustrate loss and grieving, Appelbaum said, "but they also celebrate a bond of love and friendship and even happy memories." 

"They represent a treasure trove of conversations about the deaths of sons and the births of granddaughters," he said. "That's what this center is dedicated to and that's what you'll see as you stroll around the portable wall as it begins its journey around the country." 

As founder and president of the nonprofit Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Scruggs raised nearly $9 million to build The Wall through private contributions from corporations, foundations, unions, veterans and citizens groups, and more than 275,000 individual Americans. 

Scruggs now intends to raise up to $100 million to build the underground museum to exhibit the photographs of the men and women whose names are etched on the black granite wall. He also plans to display some of the 100,000 mementos visitors have left at The Wall. 

"Remember that what we're doing here is remembering values," Scruggs said, "the values of our active-duty servicemembers today, the values of loyalty, respect, duty, integrity, courage and service. 

"These were shown by the fellows and women who served in Vietnam, by the people who are serving today, and by the people at a place called Lexington Green in 1775 who stood up against the British to get the American people our freedom," he said. 

So far, the memorial fund has raised $18 million for the project, including $10 million from Time Warner. Today, Rolling Thunder donated $25,000 and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America donated $5,000. Representatives of the three organizations attended the ceremony. 

Lisa Quiroz, senior vice president of corporate responsibility for Time Warner, said the first time she visited the Vietnam Memorial she was moved by the fact that the memorial recognized "the feats of ordinary citizens -- our brothers, our fathers, our sisters, your children." 

"At the end of the day, our democracy is what it is because we have young people that sacrifice for this country and our democratic ideals," she said. 

Quiroz said that when Scruggs introduced Time Warner to the concept of the education center, the corporate officials realized that the letters, photos and teddy bears "represented years of experiences that had been missed by the people that were memorialized on the wall." 

Of all the requests for support, she said, Time Warner executives thought the education center provided a unique opportunity "to give every visitor who came away from The Wall a profound sense of gratitude, and a deeper understanding of the meaning of patriotism." 

Todd Bowers, director of government affairs for the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, thanked the Vietnam veterans for their support of today's troops. 

"We're the new, young generation of veterans," Bowers said, "and if it wasn't for all the support that we've received from veterans of previous conflicts, we would be having a lot harder time right now. I thank everyone from the previous conflicts for looking out for us and making sure that those guys over there are going to be taken care of before, during, and most important, after war." 

Artie Muller, Vietnam veteran and chairman of Rolling Thunder, said, "Welcome home to all the veterans who are here. And to those who gave their lives, we'll never forget them. 

"This is a different war, a lot of women are in this war, and it's altogether different than during the Vietnam days," Muller said, addressing the troops now serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. "We know you guys and gals are doing a great job and we're real proud of you. Us Vietnam veterans never want to let what happened to us, happen to you." 

For more information on The Wall That Heals and the Education Center at the Wall, go to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Web site, http://www.vvmf.org/index.cfm?SectionID=3. 










Actor Tom Selleck, spokesman for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's Education Center at the Vietnam Wall project, talks to Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Michael, 8th and I Marine Barracks, during a ceremony on the National Mall, March 26, 2009. DoD photo by Linda D. Kozaryn??
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