From jsorozco at gmail.com  Thu Jan  1 12:29:26 2009
From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco)
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 07:29:26 -0500
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Last Call for Site Content
Message-ID: <DFF991CEE0A14279ACD192AE9FCBF406@MonkeyPaw>

Dear student divisions:

This is your last opportunity to send us any materials you wish to make a
part of the NABS site launch on Monday.  We're down to the final count, and
anything you wish included as a general resource or promotional plug for
your division needs to be into us as soon as possible.  There will always be
ample opportunities for people to submit content later, but we hope to
attract significant traffic for the site in the first days of its public
existence, making this a prime opportunity for you to sell your state
division to your membership and the public at large.  On Monday evening the
web site will be officially turned over to the National Association of Blind
Students.  If you should read this message past that point, please forward
your material to Terri Rupp.  She will turn it over to the proper board
member for consideration.  Thank you in advance for your patience and
cooperation.

Joe Orozco

"Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity."--James M.
Barrie




From sparklylicious at suddenlink.net  Sun Jan  4 08:21:41 2009
From: sparklylicious at suddenlink.net (hannah)
Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:21:41 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] new member
Message-ID: <20090104081947.JPJF13880.omta01.suddenlink.net@BrailleNote>

hey Andrew,
Welcome to the list.  My name is Hannah and I'm 16 years old.  
There are tons of great stuff going on and I hope you find the 
list useful and enjoyable.
Cheers,
Hannah

> ----- Original Message -----
>From: "Andrew Edgcumbe" <andrewjedg at gmail.com
>To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
>Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:48:45 -0500
>Subject: [Cabs-talk] new member

>Hi all

>My name is Andrew.

>I am 22 years old.

>I just joined this group to learn about what is going on for 
blind people.
>I  am looking forward to meeting you all.

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From dandrews at visi.com  Tue Jan  6 02:29:16 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:29:16 -0600
Subject: [Cabs-talk] National Federation of the Blind to Exhibit at Consumer
 Electronics Show
Message-ID: <auto-000081827475@mailfront2.g2host.com>

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
	
CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen

Public Relations Specialist

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, ext.  2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

cdanielsen at nfb.org

National Federation of the Blind to Exhibit at Consumer Electronics Show

Exhibit Will Highlight Products Blind People Can Use

Baltimore, Maryland (January 5, 2009): The National Federation of the

Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest organization of blind people in the

United States, in partnership with the Sendero Group, will exhibit at

the international Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held January 6-11,

2009, in Las Vegas.  The CES, the largest technology showcase in the

world, will feature a booth sponsored by the National Federation of the

Blind and the Sendero Group that highlights "vision free"

products-mainstream products that blind people can use independently.

The NFB and the Sendero Group will be manning the booth along with

internationally-acclaimed singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder.  The Sendero

Group is the developer of the first accessible GPS and talking map, and

one of the products that will be featured at the booth is their new

Mobile Geo, an accessible GPS program for cell phones and PDAs.

Dr.  Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind,

said: "Many new consumer electronics and home appliances are designed

with visual displays and interfaces that make it extremely difficult and

in some cases impossible for the blind to use them independently.

It is

critical that blind people have access to all features of mainstream

products and technology with the same ease of use as the sighted.

The

Consumer Electronics Show is an important opportunity to reach out to

manufacturers and encourage them to create accessible products.

Creating technology that is accessible to and usable by blind people is

not difficult, and it is essential if the blind are to be independent,

productive citizens."

Representatives from the National Federation of the Blind and the

Sendero Group, along with Stevie Wonder, will be at the Sands Expo and

Convention Center, in booth 72044 during the Consumer Electronics Show.

For more information about accessible technology or the National

Federation of the Blind, please visit
www.nfb.org
  <http://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.  Please visit our Web site:
www.nfb.org

<http://www.nfb.org> .




From dandrews at visi.com  Tue Jan  6 03:38:56 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:38:56 -0600
Subject: [Cabs-talk] =?iso-8859-1?q?Washington_Seminar_Announcement_-_K-NF?=
 =?iso-8859-1?q?B_Reader_=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0Mobile_Drawing?=
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National Federation of the Blind logo

Graphic Photo boy with cane on the beach

March for Independence logo

On behalf of the chairman of the Imagination Fund and the March for

Independence, I would like to ask everyone to register, register,

register now for our third annual march that will take place on

Monday, July 6, at our national convention in Detroit.

It is important that we have well over one thousand Federationists

registered by the time we gather for

our winter legislative "march on Washington."  Time is

of the essence...don't delay, register now.

Everyone who is registered to participate in the march by 4:00 p.m.  on

February 8, 2009, will be placed in a drawing to win a

K-NFB Reader Mobile.

The drawing will be held during

Washington Seminar at the Great Gathering-In;

you need not be present to win, but you do need to be

registered to win!

If you are already registered, help us now by reaching out to others

to get them registered.

You can register by going online to

http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=C7GtaSzY4WQ2HBQblDsP

_A..  , or by contacting

Kristi Bowman at (410) 659-9314, extension 2406, or

kbowman at nfb.org.

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1800 Johnson Street Baltimore, MD 21230

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From dgoraya at ucla.edu  Thu Jan  8 01:35:25 2009
From: dgoraya at ucla.edu (deepa goraya)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 17:35:25 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Fw: Casting for Reality Television Show
Message-ID: <BA973E8253FD424BA44CAA2F3B817BF8@deepa8b7ac5f2a>

Casting for Reality Television Show
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Andy McEntee 
To: dgoraya at ucla.edu 
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 5:20 PM
Subject: Casting for Reality Television Show


Hi, my name is Andy McEntee and I am currently casting blind and visually impaired men and women to help on a new reality television show on the Oxygen Network.  
The premise of the show is 10 "diva" type women who think they are competing to be the next Hollywood 'IT' girl.  Once they arrive they discover that they are actually going to be judged on their inner-beauty and how good of a person they are.
For our premiere episode we are telling the girls that they are throwing a party for a group of men and women.  They will be in charge of preparing food and supplying the drinks.  What they don't know is that everyone coming to the party is blind or visually impaired.
The girls and party-goers will mingle and interact throughout the night.  Once the party is over the group of blind/visually impaired guests will decide who the best host is and in turn, who wins the challenge.

We are looking for men and women between the ages of 21 and 30 and live in the Los Angeles area.  If you, or anyone you know, might be interested please forward this on to them, and/or send me an email.  Please include your name, age, area of LA you live and if you have a recent picture, that would be great.

Feel free to ask me any questions and thank you for your time.

Andy

-- 
Andy McEntee
Associate Producer
"DIVAS"
andy.mcentee at arp.tv


From jsorozco at gmail.com  Fri Jan  9 13:09:14 2009
From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco)
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 08:09:14 -0500
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Opprotunity to Win Tickets to the Inauguration from
	Case Foundation and Youth Service America
Message-ID: <369DCF13903641D9A0F169B90B36D8F0@MonkeyPaw>

Hello all,
 
Interested in coming to DC for the inaugural celebration?  You may be, if
expenses were paid.  Maybe airfare, hotel, the inauguration and the Hawaii
inaugural ball?  You have three days to tell your story.  See our message
below:
 
Subject: Opprotunity to Win Tickets to the Inauguration from Case Foundation
and Youth Service America 





Want to win a trip to the 2009 Presidential Inauguration and be a part of
MLK Day of Service?

 

As we usher in this exciting new era of change we recognize that everyone
has a part to play. So, how will YOU commit to bringing about change in your
neighborhood, your community or your nation? Youth Service America and the
Case Foundation are calling on people across the country to join the Change
Begins With Me campaign by sharing how you will be part of the change.

 

Tell us your commitment in 250 characters or less and enter for your chance
to win a trip to Washington, DC to be part of the MLK Day of Service and
exciting inaugural celebration events including two tickets to the official
Inauguration of Barack Obama. 

 

No idea is too big or too small. Tell us how you will commit to change NOW.

 

http://casefoundation.org/change?source=CBYSA

 

Joe Orozco



From KZakhnini at nfb.org  Fri Jan  9 21:43:08 2009
From: KZakhnini at nfb.org (Zakhnini,
	Karen)
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:43:08 -0600
Subject: [Cabs-talk] National Federation of the Blind Youth Slam
Message-ID: <auto-000082568764@mailfront2.g2host.com>


The National Federation of the Blind Youth Slam
A 2009 STEM Leadership Academy

Observe!  Discover!  Evolve!

Launch rockets, invent new things, perform 
astronomy, examine new technology, learn about 
engineering, solve crimes like on CSI, design 
solutions for the environment, meet new friends 
from all over the United States, play goal ball, 
watch movies, dance, make podcasts, meet blind 
role models, and experience many other adventures at the NFB Youth Slam.

 From July 26-August 1, 2009, two hundred blind 
and low vision high school students will stay at 
the University of Maryland, College Park, to be 
mentored by blind role models during fun and 
challenging activities meant to build confidence, 
expand leadership and advocacy skills, and 
increase science literacy. Participants will also 
attend various social events as well as workshops 
on topics such as leadership, career preparation, 
and advocacy. The NFB Youth Slam will culminate 
in an inspiring rally in Washington DC!

Those interested in participating as students or 
mentors should complete an application by March 
1, 2009.  After an initial screening process, 
eligible students will be accepted into the 
program through random selection. Students and 
mentors need not have a strong interest in 
science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) 
in order to participate, enjoy, and benefit from this academy.

  If you are interested in being a student or 
mentor participant or if you'd like to learn more 
about the NFB Youth Slam visit 
<http://www.blindscience.org/ncbys/youth_slam.asp>http://www.blindscience.org/ncbys/youth_slam.asp. 


Send questions about the NFB Youth Slam to 
<mailto:youthslam at nfb.org>youthslam at nfb.org.

NFB Youth Slam 2009?Observe!  Discover!  Evolve!



Karen C. Zakhnini

Education Project Manager

Jernigan Institute

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

Phone: (410) 659-9314, ext. 2293

Fax: (410) 659-5129





From dandrews at visi.com  Sun Jan 11 04:59:52 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:59:52 -0600
Subject: [Cabs-talk] National Federation of the Blind to Award $50,
	000 in 2009
Message-ID: <auto-000082677726@mailfront2.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)

cdanielsen at nfb.org

National Federation of the Blind Announces Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards

National Federation of the Blind to Award $50,000 in 2009

Baltimore, Maryland (January 7, 2009): The National Federation of the 
Blind today announced that applications are now being accepted for 
the 2009 Dr. Jacob
Bolotin Award Program.  Each year the National Federation of the 
Blind presents cash awards to individuals and organizations that have 
made outstanding
contributions toward achieving the full integration of the blind into 
society on a basis of equality.

Dr. Jacob Bolotin was a blind physician who lived and practiced in 
Chicago in the early twentieth century.  He was widely known and 
respected in Chicago
and throughout the Midwest during his career, which spanned the 
period from 1912 until his untimely death at the age of thirty-six in 
1924.  He was particularly
recognized for his expertise on diseases of the heart and 
lungs.  Bolotin used his many public speaking engagements to advocate 
for the employment of the
blind and their full integration into society.

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, 
said: "Dr. Jacob Bolotin was a pioneer who overcame low expectations 
and discrimination
to become a renowned member of the medical profession without the 
benefit of the support services and civil rights protections 
available to blind people
today.  He was also a fierce advocate for greater opportunity for the 
blind in his time, and doubtless would have been a leader in the 
organized blind
movement had he lived to see it come into being.  The Jacob Bolotin 
Award Program celebrates his pioneering spirit by recognizing and 
supporting outstanding
programs, technologies, and individual efforts that promote 
independence and opportunity for blind Americans."

Recipients of the 2009 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards will be determined by 
the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award Committee of the National Federation of 
the Blind.  Online
applications are due by April 15, 2009.  Individuals or organizations 
are encouraged to apply on behalf of themselves or others.  The award 
recipients
will be announced at the 2009 National Federation of the Blind 
Convention in Detroit.  A total of $50,000 will be distributed to the 
award recipients.

The Jacob Bolotin Award Program is funded through the generosity of 
Dr. Bolotin's nephew and niece, Alfred and Rosalind Pearlman.   In 
addition to establishing
the Alfred and Rosalind Pearlman Trust to endow the awards, the late 
Mrs. Pearlman also wrote The Blind Doctor: The Jacob Bolotin 
Story.   The book has
been published by Blue Point Books and can be ordered directly from 
the publisher at
www.bluepointbooks.com
.  Proceeds from book sales will also benefit the award program.  For 
more information or to fill out the online application, please visit
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.  Please visit our Web site:
www.nfb.org.

_______________________________________________




From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Mon Jan 12 19:00:05 2009
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:00:05 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] FW: Free refurbished computers
Message-ID: <mailman.9.1593442289.11496.cabs-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

Subject: Free refurbished computers



Hello All: 

I want to share this with all of you for your information, in case you or
someone you know may be able to benefit.  I am passing on a link to a

website for the Texas Center for the Physically Impaired (TCPI).  This 
organization has had, for 15 years, a program where for a $100 donation they
will provide individuals who are blind or visually impaired, living in the
United States or Canada, with a computer.  The computer is a

refurbished unit that includes keyboard, mouse, sound card, monitor and 
speakers.  They use Windows XP machines that they get donated from 
businesses.  The computer also includes a demo version of the 
Window-Eyes screen reader and a demo of the ZoomText screen 

magnification software.  If a recipient can use ZoomText, they are able 

to get a licensed version for free from TCPI; however, the same does not 

hold true for Window-Eyes.  This is thanks to AI Squared.  Also, there 

is a seven-tape tutorial on how to use the computer that is included. 

For more information, go to: 

HYPERLINK
"http://www.handicapability.org/computers.html"http://www.handicapability.or
g/computers.html 
.  You can also call 

214-340-6328 (Voice).  The website doesn't list a TTY number.  You may 

also Dr. Langford, TCPI President about this program at 

boblang at airmail.net 
.  I do not know what sort of documentation of 

disability or anything like that they require. 





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From fowlers at syix.com  Mon Jan 12 19:11:51 2009
From: fowlers at syix.com (Angela fowler)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:11:51 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
Message-ID: <C9EDA3AF8AC24A8C82DA4244369A8BA2@angelab>

 Hello  fellow students,
    As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
challenge.
    The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
list or email me. 
fowlers at syix.com
I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
example of what this student division can accomplish.    
 
Thank you
 
Angela Fowler
 
fowlers at syix.com
 


From its_mike at sbcglobal.net  Mon Jan 12 20:21:52 2009
From: its_mike at sbcglobal.net (Michael Peterson)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:21:52 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] FW: Free refurbished computers
In-Reply-To: <200901121909.n0CJ9HX1020609@flpi114.prodigy.net>
References: <200901121909.n0CJ9HX1020609@flpi114.prodigy.net>
Message-ID: <1AAE224B836E4D80B6E917CA75C365DA@MikePC>

        Thanks Tina. I forwarded this to my classmates in case someone needs 
it.
Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tina thomas " <tinadt at sbcglobal.net>
To: "NFB of California List" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>; <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 11:00 AM
Subject: [Cabs-talk] FW: Free refurbished computers


> Subject: Free refurbished computers
>
>
>
> Hello All:
>
> I want to share this with all of you for your information, in case you or
> someone you know may be able to benefit.  I am passing on a link to a
>
> website for the Texas Center for the Physically Impaired (TCPI).  This
> organization has had, for 15 years, a program where for a $100 donation 
> they
> will provide individuals who are blind or visually impaired, living in the
> United States or Canada, with a computer.  The computer is a
>
> refurbished unit that includes keyboard, mouse, sound card, monitor and
> speakers.  They use Windows XP machines that they get donated from
> businesses.  The computer also includes a demo version of the
> Window-Eyes screen reader and a demo of the ZoomText screen
>
> magnification software.  If a recipient can use ZoomText, they are able
>
> to get a licensed version for free from TCPI; however, the same does not
>
> hold true for Window-Eyes.  This is thanks to AI Squared.  Also, there
>
> is a seven-tape tutorial on how to use the computer that is included.
>
> For more information, go to:
>
> HYPERLINK
> "http://www.handicapability.org/computers.html"http://www.handicapability.or
> g/computers.html
> .  You can also call
>
> 214-340-6328 (Voice).  The website doesn't list a TTY number.  You may
>
> also Dr. Langford, TCPI President about this program at
>
> boblang at airmail.net
> .  I do not know what sort of documentation of
>
> disability or anything like that they require.
>
>
>
>
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG.
> Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.6/1888 - Release Date: 1/12/2009
> 7:04 AM
>
>
>
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From frommissy2u at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 12 20:59:41 2009
From: frommissy2u at yahoo.com (Melissa)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:59:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
In-Reply-To: <C9EDA3AF8AC24A8C82DA4244369A8BA2@angelab>
Message-ID: <153721.27302.qm@web65605.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>

Hi,
My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this email.
Thanks


--- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM

 Hello  fellow students,
    As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
challenge.
    The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
list or email me. 
fowlers at syix.com
I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
example of what this student division can accomplish.    
 
Thank you
 
Angela Fowler
 
fowlers at syix.com
 
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From jsorozco at gmail.com  Mon Jan 12 21:48:39 2009
From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:48:39 -0500
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Announcing NABSLink.org
Message-ID: <3D7A32652C9947ED9857411869A2B494@MonkeyPaw>


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


CONTACT: 
Terri Rupp, President

National Association of Blind Students (NABS),

A Division of the National Federation of the Blind

(707) 567-3019

 <mailto:president at nabslink.org/> president at nabslink.org/

 


Online Portal Opens New Frontiers for Blind Students:


 

Las Vegas, Nevada (January 12, 2009)-The National Association of Blind
Students announced today the first phase launch of its official web site,
NABSLink.org.  The site comes at the commencement of a new campaign to reach
blind and visually impaired students across the country and is a direct
response to the need for centralized information for high school and
post-secondary students.  Terri Rupp, president of NABS, said: "Students
play a crucial role in the movement of the organized blind.  We rely on the
up and coming generation to keep the momentum fresh, and it was time we did
something to gather all the tools for their success in a single convenient
location to keep that momentum strong."

 

The site styles itself after a virtual university.  Among other features,
NABSLink hosts a Career Center and Bluebook to connect students with a
number of informative tools and resources to facilitate their independence
inside and outside of the classroom.  To facilitate communication between
the organization's leadership, membership and the public at large there is
also an official blog and wiki project.  The web development team believes
these individual features will help cultivate a thriving repository of
up-to-date information to aid students at various levels in their
educational and professional development.

 

The NABS Board of Directors is pleased to finally release the first phase of
a project it hopes to continue growing with the contributions and support of
its members and the general public.  Anyone is welcomed to help build upon
this foundation.  Ultimately the site will foster self-sufficiency and
independence and be one more vehicle to expand opportunities for all blind
students pursuing a myriad of professional paths.

 

 # # #

 

About the National Association of Blind Students

The mission of the National Association of Blind Students is to promote
equal access to opportunities for all blind students inside and outside of
the classroom. Through conferences, professional networks, mentoring and
advocacy we are changing what it means to be blind in the 21st century, and
we achieve this by adhering to and supporting the goals of the National
Federation of the Blind.

 

 

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 fowlers at syix.com  Mon Jan 12 22:56:42 2009
From: fowlers at syix.com (Angela fowler)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:56:42 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
In-Reply-To: <153721.27302.qm@web65605.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
References: <C9EDA3AF8AC24A8C82DA4244369A8BA2@angelab>
	<153721.27302.qm@web65605.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <B57B805496954096AAF19C850DCDDFC7@angelab>

Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
the web site you were talking about?

fowlers at syix.com
 
Thanks
Angela

-----Original Message-----
From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Melissa
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site

Hi,
My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
email.
Thanks


--- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM

 Hello  fellow students,
    As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
challenge.
    The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
list or email me. 
fowlers at syix.com
I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
example of what this student division can accomplish.    
 
Thank you
 
Angela Fowler
 
fowlers at syix.com
 
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From slabarre at labarrelaw.com  Tue Jan 13 04:24:57 2009
From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre)
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:24:57 -0600
Subject: [Cabs-talk] [nabs-l] law school admissions test
Message-ID: <auto-000082976241@mailfront2.g2host.com>

Greetings:

We are collecting information regarding the 
experience of blind and visually impaired 
students applying for and taking the law school 
admissions test.  For anyone who is currently 
going through the process or has done so in the 
last couple of years, I would like you to contact 
me off list at the information below because we 
have a brief survey we would like to have you 
complete.  Some of you have already done this, 
but please contact me to amke sure we have your 
information.  Please also forward this email to 
anyone to whom you think it may apply.  Thanks in advance for your help.
Scott C. LaBarre, Esq.

LaBarre Law Offices P.C.
1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918
Denver, Colorado 80222
303 504-5979 (voice)
303 757-3640 (fax)
slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail)
www.labarrelaw.com (website)

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message may contain 
confidential and privileged information. If you 
are not the designated recipient, you may not 
read, copy, distribute or retain this message. If 
you received this message in error, please notify 
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it from your system. This message and any 
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Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. ?? 2510-2521.




From Bcheadle at nfb.org  Tue Jan 13 20:11:46 2009
From: Bcheadle at nfb.org (Cheadle, Barbara)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:11:46 -0600
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Call for articles for Future Reflections
Message-ID: <auto-000083116790@mailfront2.g2host.com>


From: Barbara Cheadle, Editor, Future
Re:  Call for Articles for Future Reflections:

In keeping with the 200th birthday of Louis Braille and the NFB's
nationwide Braille literacy campaign, the first issue of 2009 will be a
special issue in celebration of Braille.  I am eager to review original
articles, ideas for articles, leads on writers for articles, and
previously published articles. The deadline for submitting material is
February 16, 2009.

Please send material to me at this e-mail address: bcheadle at nfb.org.
You can call me with questions, tips, or suggestions at the NFB office
number in Baltimore, MD, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm  (Eastern Standard
Time): (410) 659-9314, ext. 2360.

Thanks!  I'm looking forward to getting lots of good materials and
ideas.

(Mrs.) Barbara Cheadle, Editor
Future Reflections
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
Phone: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2360
Fax: (410) 659-5129
bcheadle at nfb.org
http://www.nfb.org/nopbc 





From skylarcovich at hotmail.com  Wed Jan 14 06:32:51 2009
From: skylarcovich at hotmail.com (Skylar Covich)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:32:51 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS legislative committee has opening meeting this
	weekend
Message-ID: <BAY105-W260B14E0CBEB609528290BC9D60@phx.gbl>


Dear CABS members,
I would like to announce that a CABS committee on legislation has been formed, and will have its first meeting this weekend. I will be the chairman of the committee, and other current members include BJ Sexton and Paul McEntire. This is my first post on an NFB-related listserv, so before discussing the committee more, I would like to introduce myself.
     My name is Skylar Covich and I am currently a senior at Saint Mary?s College of California, in the San Francisco area, where I am a politics major. When not at college, I live in Redding, in the northern Central Valley, where I grew up. During my middle school and high school years in Redding I was involved in student government, music and skiing. Some of you may remember me as an NFB state and national scholarship winner in recent years; I have attended 2 national conventions and one state convention. I have been a member of CABS for the last year and have been attending conference calls. I also am a member of the San Francisco chapter of NFBC.
     As a politics major and a former political intern and campaign worker, I hope to use my experience to help organize student voices on issues involving legislation in California, particularly relating to the Department of Rehab. We will work with the state legislative committee, and will discuss the topic of how to write a resolution.
     The first conference call for the CABS legislative committee will be on this Saturday, January 17, at 3 PM. We will discuss the first steps that the committee will take, go over the guidelines for our participation, and take all suggestions and ideas. All are welcome to this meeting. If you are experienced at working on anything related to government policy, whether with the NFB or other organizations, we very much need your help. If you are new at this, we hope that you will come and learn with us.
     To join the conference call, dial 1 (218) 486-1600, and enter the access code 283012. If you are unable to attend this conference call but would like to be involved, please e-mail me at sjc1 at stmarys-ca.edu, or call me at 530 276 1008.
 
Thank you for reading this message, and I look forward to lots of participation.
Thanks,
Skylar Covich
_________________________________________________________________
Windows Live?: Keep your life in sync. 
http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_012009

From fowlers at syix.com  Wed Jan 14 19:50:35 2009
From: fowlers at syix.com (Angela fowler)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:50:35 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Scholarship Central
Message-ID: <CFB1B81F12424C8DB690D89D4ECFC273@angelab>

Dear fellow students,
    Scholarships scholarships scholarships! How many are out there? Where do
we find them? How do we distinguish ourselves on an application so that we
stand the best chance of getting them? These are the questions I hope to
answer as I undertake my first project for the CABS web site, Scholarship
Central. If you have any information you believe would be helpful, please
either respond to this or contact me offlist,
fowlers at syix.com
Thank you for all your feedback. I look forward to getting Scholarship
Central up and running.  
 
Thank you
 
Angela Fowler
 
fowlers at syix.com
 


From starbellyserena at gmail.com  Wed Jan 14 20:41:24 2009
From: starbellyserena at gmail.com (Serena Olsen)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:41:24 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Fwd: [SoCal-transition] FW: California Youth Leadership
	Forum for Students with Disabilities - Applications being accepted
In-Reply-To: <55392DAE5E91134BB76CA6C0A20624A6040040FA@dormail2.DRMSTR.LOCAL>
References: <55392DAE5E91134BB76CA6C0A20624A6040040FA@dormail2.DRMSTR.LOCAL>
Message-ID: <869e092d0901141241i320578a5te04d2a4f04b1852e@mail.gmail.com>

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Rueda, Richard A." <RARUEDA at dor.ca.gov>
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:26:43 -0800
Subject: [SoCal-transition] FW: California Youth Leadership Forum for
Students with Disabilities - Applications being accepted
To: "Transition-Council (E-mail)"
<Transition-Council at googlegroups.com>, "SoCal Transition (E-mail)"
<SoCal-transition at googlegroups.com>, "Jonathan Waite (E-mail)"
<jwaite at csb-cde.ca.gov>, "'Linda Avignon-Wikke' (E-mail)"
<lawikke at csb-cde.ca.gov>
Cc: BFS Counselors - All <BFSCOUNL at dor.ca.gov>

FYI: Richard
-----Original Message-----
From: Eddie Rea [mailto:eddie at cfilc.org]
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:07 AM
Subject: California Youth Leadership Forum for Students with
Disabilities - Applications being accepted




Please share this important message immediately!!

This is a special invitation for California high school juniors and
seniors who have disabilities to apply to come to Sacramento and
attend the California Youth Leadership Forum July 26-30, 2009.
Students will have the opportunity to live on a college campus  and
join more than 900 alumni from across the state that have been a part
of this unique five-day program created specifically for young leaders
with disabilities.



There is no cost to attend!

Students who attend YLF make new, life-long friendships and resource
connections to help them reach their personal, academic, and career
goals.



Alumni of the California Youth Leadership Forum for Students with
Disabilities (YLF) say it has forever changed their lives for the
better.

Attached is an electronic version of the required application. You can
also go to www.youthleadership.kintera.org
<http://www.youthleadership.kintera.org>
<http://www.youthleadership.kintera.org> for more information and a
copy of the application.

If you experience any difficulty in filling out this application, we
can help you if you please contact the California Foundation for
Independent Living Centers at Voice (916) 325-1690, TTY (916)
325-1695, email ylfapps at cfilc.org.

In addition, please forward this message (which includes a copy of the
YLF application, and YLF flier) to your networks and any potential
candidates.

YLF Date: July 26-30, 2009 (in Sacramento)

Deadline to submit applications, February 3, 2009


Additional information and applications are available at:
www.youthleadership.kintera.org



If you have any questions or information please contact Eddie Rea
(information is below)



Thanks,

Eddie Rea

Youth Organizer



California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

1029 J Street, Suite 120

Sacramento, CA. 95814

(916) 325-1690 ext. 337

(916) 325-1699 FAX

(916) 325-1695 TDD

eddie at cfilc.org Email

www.cfilc.org <http://www.cfilc.org/>



Make a difference in the life of a young person...

Support CA. Youth Leadership Forum

www.youthleadership.kintera.org <http://www.youthleadership.kintera.org/>



CFILC Celebrating 25 Years of Unified Action!






-- 
Serena Olsen, MAIPS
NFBC Monterey, president

Find me on Facebook!
http://www.myspace.com/starbellyserena
http://www.myspace.com/nfbcmonterey
http://www.myspace.com/tabithacambodia

**Democracy is not something you believe in or a place to hang your
hat, but it's something you do. You participate. If you stop doing it,
democracy crumbles. --Abbie Hoffman

The death of a child is a tragedy.  The preventable death of a child is unjust.
Support the UN Millennium Development Goals!
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From starbellyserena at gmail.com  Wed Jan 14 20:52:32 2009
From: starbellyserena at gmail.com (Serena Olsen)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:52:32 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Fwd: [SoCal-transition] FW: Celebrating Change - Youth
	with Disabilities Summit
In-Reply-To: <55392DAE5E91134BB76CA6C0A20624A6040040FC@dormail2.DRMSTR.LOCAL>
References: <55392DAE5E91134BB76CA6C0A20624A6040040FC@dormail2.DRMSTR.LOCAL>
Message-ID: <869e092d0901141252q54f7a228j91b91c49e4e98c23@mail.gmail.com>

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Rueda, Richard A." <RARUEDA at dor.ca.gov>
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:42:30 -0800
Subject: [SoCal-transition] FW: Celebrating Change - Youth with
Disabilities Summit
To: "SoCal Transition (E-mail)" <SoCal-transition at googlegroups.com>

Please know that this is not the Communities of Practice conference
that has been cancelled for March.  This is a different event to take
place in Anaheim in late February.

Richard
-----Original Message-----
From: Eddie Rea [mailto:eddie at cfilc.org]
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 10:08 AM
Subject: Celebrating Change - Youth with Disabilities Summit



 (Flier Attached)

Celebrating Change

Youth with Disabilities Summit

The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) &
California Health Incentives Improvement Project (CHIIP) is proud to
present the first statewide summit for youth with disabilities. A
youth led, youth driven summit that will focus on self-advocacy,
leadership, and everyday struggles that youth with disabilities
experience.



WHAT: YO! Disabled & Proud Youth Summit

WHEN:  Saturday & Sunday, February 28 - March 1, 2009

WHERE: Anaheim Hilton (Orange County)

WHO: Youth with disabilities between the ages of 15 - 28

COST: FREE for Youth! (Space will be limited)

Register today! www.yodisabledproud.kintera.org

For additional information or to register please contact Eddie Rea at
eddie at cfilc.org or (916)325-1690 ext. 337



Eddie Rea

Youth Organizer



California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

1029 J Street, Suite 120

Sacramento, CA. 95814

(916) 325-1690 ext. 337

(916) 325-1699 FAX

(916) 325-1695 TDD

eddie at cfilc.org Email

www.cfilc.org <http://www.cfilc.org/>



Make a difference in the life of a young person...

Support CA. Youth Leadership Forum

www.youthleadership.kintera.org <http://www.youthleadership.kintera.org/>



CFILC Celebrating 25 Years of Unified Action!






-- 
Serena Olsen, MAIPS
NFBC Monterey, president

Find me on Facebook!
http://www.myspace.com/starbellyserena
http://www.myspace.com/nfbcmonterey
http://www.myspace.com/tabithacambodia

**Democracy is not something you believe in or a place to hang your
hat, but it's something you do. You participate. If you stop doing it,
democracy crumbles. --Abbie Hoffman

The death of a child is a tragedy.  The preventable death of a child is unjust.
Support the UN Millennium Development Goals!
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From starbellyserena at gmail.com  Wed Jan 14 21:01:42 2009
From: starbellyserena at gmail.com (Serena Olsen)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:01:42 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Youth leadership events
Message-ID: <869e092d0901141301t2f3bc01am9507c5156d8d0c3f@mail.gmail.com>

Just a quick note on the postings I just made:

The subjects sound similar, but these are two different events, both
for disabled youth, one in Anaheim, one in Sacramento.

Enjoy!

-- 
Serena Olsen, MAIPS
NFBC Monterey, president

Find me on Facebook!
http://www.myspace.com/starbellyserena
http://www.myspace.com/nfbcmonterey
http://www.myspace.com/tabithacambodia

**Democracy is not something you believe in or a place to hang your
hat, but it's something you do. You participate. If you stop doing it,
democracy crumbles. --Abbie Hoffman

The death of a child is a tragedy.  The preventable death of a child is unjust.
Support the UN Millennium Development Goals!



From bjsexton at comcast.net  Thu Jan 15 02:03:24 2009
From: bjsexton at comcast.net (Bruce Sexton)
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:03:24 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Target decisions by Judge Patel
Message-ID: <EF1FEF5E03C64D939ABC281052B8A305@FATSO>

Hello,

attached you will find the decisions rendered and published by Honorable Judge Patel concerning Target vs.. NFB.  It turns out that she published both decisions.  These decisions are what set the legal precedence, not the actual settlement.  

If you have encountered inaccessible websites the Disability Rights Advocates would like to hear from you.  The NFB partnered with the Disability Rights Advocates in the Target case.  The kinds of sites they are interested in hearing about are ones that affect job opportunities, education or commerce, not so much entertainment as of now.  

As an consumer organization, we in the NFB, can now consider expanding case law concerning web accessibility.  The caveat is that it is not our policy nor desire to become sue happy, but rather to increase accessibility to all.  So, please use discretion when suggesting potential sites to investigate!  

Also, an update for everyone on Facebook.  A pre-litigation letter has been sent them, and they seem to be willing to talk.  It is standard policy, of the NFB and Disability Rights Advocates, when approaching companies, to negotiate before bringing a law suit.  

To contact the Disability Rights Advocates law office you may call: 510.665.3719

Thanks and I hope you find this information helpful.  If you have questions, feel free to write me on or off list.  My email address is:  bjsexton at comcast.net 


Best Regards,
B.J.
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From JKTomasell at aol.com  Thu Jan 15 09:34:44 2009
From: JKTomasell at aol.com (JKTomasell at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:34:44 EST
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Invite to the SF Chapter Meeting
Message-ID: <c81.440a343e.36a05d34@aol.com>

Hello Everyone,
 
    This is just a friendly reminder that the San  Francisco Chapter of the 
NFBC is having their monthly meeting on this Saturday  January 17, 2009 at the 
San Francisco Lighthouse from 1-3 pm.  We hope that  many can come and check 
out what the San Francisco chapter is doing.
 
Sincerely,
Jaime Tomasello, Secretary of the San Francisco Chapter of the NFBC
 
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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jan 17 00:27:35 2009
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:27:35 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] FW: Scholarships
Message-ID: <mailman.10.1593442289.11496.cabs-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

Subject: Scholarships






The application process is now open for the 2009/2010 Incight Scholarship.  

The Incight Scholarship is for students with disabilities who are entering
or who are already enrolled in post-secondary education. 

Incight's Scholarships are worth $750 each. Our Incight Scholarship Program
is a long-term commitment to students entering and attending college which
can

be renewed annually for up to four years. This scholarship is available
nationally for any trade school, college or university within the United
States.

The scholarship eligibility requirements are as follows:  

1. Documented disability: this can be physical, learning, cognitive, etc. 

2. Full time attendance at trade school, college or university 

3. Completion of entire scholarship application 

4. Letter of reference submitted with application (letter can be written by
anyone the applicant chooses and can be of any length) 

You can find the application for the scholarship at our website: 
www.incight.org 
. I am also attaching the document to this email.   

Thank you for your interest and please feel free to get in touch me
regarding any questions that you may have.   

Rob Pollock 

Incight 

Scholarships & Marketing Manager 

rob at incight.org 

ph. 971-244-0305 

fx. 971-244-0304  


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From fowlers at syix.com  Sat Jan 17 01:12:53 2009
From: fowlers at syix.com (Angela fowler)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:12:53 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS newsletter
Message-ID: <BFEC391EB32C4631861E35D11D6FF122@angelab>

Hello Fellow Californians,
    For the first time since 2001, CABS is looking to publish its
semi-annual newsletter. We are excited for this opportunity to spread the
word about the exciting things CABS is doing, and will be doing throughout
2009 and beyond. If you are interested in contributing material, or just
have an idea in mind for something you would like to see published, please
email Aziza Cano, CABS secretary and the newsletter's editor-in-chief 
  daydreamingncolor at gmail.com
We thank you for all your ideas and contributions. Together we can make this
the best CABS newsletter ever!
Sincerely
Angela Fowler, editor-in-chief's helper. 
 


From frommissy2u at yahoo.com  Mon Jan 19 00:16:42 2009
From: frommissy2u at yahoo.com (Melissa)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:16:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
In-Reply-To: <B57B805496954096AAF19C850DCDDFC7@angelab>
Message-ID: <398294.56532.qm@web65613.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>

Here is the link to the site... I think that a scholarship section is a great idea!!!
?
webmaster at fastweb.com
?
Melissa

--- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'" <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:56 PM

Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
the web site you were talking about?

fowlers at syix.com
 
Thanks
Angela

-----Original Message-----
From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Melissa
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site

Hi,
My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
email.
Thanks


--- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM

 Hello  fellow students,
    As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
challenge.
    The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
list or email me. 
fowlers at syix.com
I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
example of what this student division can accomplish.    
 
Thank you
 
Angela Fowler
 
fowlers at syix.com
 
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From fowlers at syix.com  Mon Jan 19 02:35:32 2009
From: fowlers at syix.com (Angela fowler)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:35:32 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
In-Reply-To: <398294.56532.qm@web65613.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
References: <B57B805496954096AAF19C850DCDDFC7@angelab>
	<398294.56532.qm@web65613.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <F4104E69BAE341059508A24024FEC4B2@angelab>

Melissa, that is the webmaster's email address. Is the site fastweb.com? 

-----Original Message-----
From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Melissa
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 4:17 PM
To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site

Here is the link to the site... I think that a scholarship section is a
great idea!!!
?
webmaster at fastweb.com
?
Melissa

--- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:56 PM

Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
the web site you were talking about?

fowlers at syix.com
 
Thanks
Angela

-----Original Message-----
From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Melissa
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site

Hi,
My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
email.
Thanks


--- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM

 Hello  fellow students,
    As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
challenge.
    The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
list or email me. 
fowlers at syix.com
I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
example of what this student division can accomplish.    
 
Thank you
 
Angela Fowler
 
fowlers at syix.com
 
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From its_mike at sbcglobal.net  Mon Jan 19 03:45:45 2009
From: its_mike at sbcglobal.net (Michael Peterson)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:45:45 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
In-Reply-To: <398294.56532.qm@web65613.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
References: <398294.56532.qm@web65613.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <0DFCE66250564370BD4A9F4928CD821D@MikePC>

    I reached this at fastweb.net but it probably crosses both .net and .com
Some domains do that.
http://www.fastweb.com

http://www.fastweb.net
it's an affiliate of monstertrak

Mike
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Melissa" <frommissy2u at yahoo.com>
To: "California Association of Blind Students Mailing List" 
<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site


Here is the link to the site... I think that a scholarship section is a 
great idea!!!

webmaster at fastweb.com

Melissa

--- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'" 
<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:56 PM

Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
the web site you were talking about?

fowlers at syix.com

Thanks
Angela

-----Original Message-----
From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Melissa
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site

Hi,
My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
email.
Thanks


--- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM

 Hello  fellow students,
    As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
challenge.
    The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
list or email me.
fowlers at syix.com
I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
example of what this student division can accomplish.

Thank you

Angela Fowler

fowlers at syix.com

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From fowlers at syix.com  Mon Jan 19 04:44:17 2009
From: fowlers at syix.com (Angela fowler)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:44:17 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
In-Reply-To: <0DFCE66250564370BD4A9F4928CD821D@MikePC>
References: <398294.56532.qm@web65613.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
	<0DFCE66250564370BD4A9F4928CD821D@MikePC>
Message-ID: <EBC11FFE39644CEEB67D9B1851CB924B@angelab>

Thanks, Mike.  

-----Original Message-----
From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Michael Peterson
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 7:46 PM
To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site

    I reached this at fastweb.net but it probably crosses both .net and .com
Some domains do that.
http://www.fastweb.com

http://www.fastweb.net
it's an affiliate of monstertrak

Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Melissa" <frommissy2u at yahoo.com>
To: "California Association of Blind Students Mailing List" 
<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site


Here is the link to the site... I think that a scholarship section is a 
great idea!!!

webmaster at fastweb.com

Melissa

--- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'" 
<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:56 PM

Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
the web site you were talking about?

fowlers at syix.com

Thanks
Angela

-----Original Message-----
From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Melissa
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site

Hi,
My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
email.
Thanks


--- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM

 Hello  fellow students,
    As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
challenge.
    The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
list or email me.
fowlers at syix.com
I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
example of what this student division can accomplish.

Thank you

Angela Fowler

fowlers at syix.com

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From daydreamingncolor at gmail.com  Mon Jan 19 21:39:07 2009
From: daydreamingncolor at gmail.com (Aziza C)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:39:07 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Cabs-talk Digest, Vol 51, Issue 15
In-Reply-To: <mailman.61.1232388003.26262.cabs-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
References: <mailman.61.1232388003.26262.cabs-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
Message-ID: <632092010901191339u36dd8e08q9f94439a23715e@mail.gmail.com>

Melissa,
That is a really good site. It would really be useful for others to
know about it.
I use it too.
Aziza

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> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
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>
> Here is the link to the site... I think that a scholarship section is a
> great idea!!!
> ?
> webmaster at fastweb.com
> ?
> Melissa
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
> <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:56 PM
>
> Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
> section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
> distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
> the web site you were talking about?
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
> Thanks
> Angela
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Melissa
> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
> To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
> Hi,
> My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
> web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
> charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
> are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
> interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
> email.
> Thanks
>
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM
>
>  Hello  fellow students,
>     As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
> I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
> challenge.
>     The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
> suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
> improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
> list or email me.
> fowlers at syix.com
> I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
> example of what this student division can accomplish.
>
> Thank you
>
> Angela Fowler
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
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> Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:35:32 -0800
> From: "Angela fowler" <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
> 	<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <F4104E69BAE341059508A24024FEC4B2 at angelab>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="iso-8859-1"
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> Melissa, that is the webmaster's email address. Is the site fastweb.com?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Melissa
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 4:17 PM
> To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
> Here is the link to the site... I think that a scholarship section is a
> great idea!!!
> ?
> webmaster at fastweb.com
> ?
> Melissa
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
> <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:56 PM
>
> Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
> section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
> distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
> the web site you were talking about?
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
> Thanks
> Angela
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Melissa
> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
> To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
> Hi,
> My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
> web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
> charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
> are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
> interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
> email.
> Thanks
>
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM
>
>  Hello  fellow students,
>     As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
> I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
> challenge.
>     The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
> suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
> improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
> list or email me.
> fowlers at syix.com
> I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
> example of what this student division can accomplish.
>
> Thank you
>
> Angela Fowler
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:45:45 -0800
> From: "Michael Peterson" <its_mike at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: "California Association of Blind Students Mailing List"
> 	<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <0DFCE66250564370BD4A9F4928CD821D at MikePC>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
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>     I reached this at fastweb.net but it probably crosses both .net and .com
> Some domains do that.
> http://www.fastweb.com
>
> http://www.fastweb.net
> it's an affiliate of monstertrak
>
> Mike
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Melissa" <frommissy2u at yahoo.com>
> To: "California Association of Blind Students Mailing List"
> <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 4:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
>
> Here is the link to the site... I think that a scholarship section is a
> great idea!!!
>
> webmaster at fastweb.com
>
> Melissa
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
> <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:56 PM
>
> Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
> section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
> distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
> the web site you were talking about?
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
> Thanks
> Angela
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Melissa
> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
> To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
> Hi,
> My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
> web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
> charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
> are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
> interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
> email.
> Thanks
>
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM
>
>  Hello  fellow students,
>     As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
> I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
> challenge.
>     The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
> suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
> improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
> list or email me.
> fowlers at syix.com
> I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
> example of what this student division can accomplish.
>
> Thank you
>
> Angela Fowler
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:44:17 -0800
> From: "Angela fowler" <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
> 	<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <EBC11FFE39644CEEB67D9B1851CB924B at angelab>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="us-ascii"
>
> Thanks, Mike.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Michael Peterson
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 7:46 PM
> To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
>     I reached this at fastweb.net but it probably crosses both .net and .com
> Some domains do that.
> http://www.fastweb.com
>
> http://www.fastweb.net
> it's an affiliate of monstertrak
>
> Mike
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Melissa" <frommissy2u at yahoo.com>
> To: "California Association of Blind Students Mailing List"
> <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 4:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
>
> Here is the link to the site... I think that a scholarship section is a
> great idea!!!
>
> webmaster at fastweb.com
>
> Melissa
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
> <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:56 PM
>
> Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
> section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
> distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
> the web site you were talking about?
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
> Thanks
> Angela
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Melissa
> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
> To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
> Hi,
> My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
> web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
> charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
> are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
> interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
> email.
> Thanks
>
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM
>
>  Hello  fellow students,
>     As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
> I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
> challenge.
>     The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
> suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
> improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
> list or email me.
> fowlers at syix.com
> I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
> example of what this student division can accomplish.
>
> Thank you
>
> Angela Fowler
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
> _______________________________________________
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From daydreamingncolor at gmail.com  Mon Jan 19 21:47:36 2009
From: daydreamingncolor at gmail.com (Aziza C)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:47:36 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] membership meeting reminder
Message-ID: <632092010901191347y10161c87t262ae82acce1aa23@mail.gmail.com>

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>    1. Re: CABS web site (Melissa)
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>    3. Re: CABS web site (Michael Peterson)
>    4. Re: CABS web site (Angela fowler)
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> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:16:42 -0800 (PST)
> From: Melissa <frommissy2u at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> 	<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <398294.56532.qm at web65613.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
> Here is the link to the site... I think that a scholarship section is a
> great idea!!!
> ?
> webmaster at fastweb.com
> ?
> Melissa
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
> <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:56 PM
>
> Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
> section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
> distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
> the web site you were talking about?
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
> Thanks
> Angela
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Melissa
> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
> To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
> Hi,
> My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
> web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
> charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
> are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
> interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
> email.
> Thanks
>
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM
>
>  Hello  fellow students,
>     As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
> I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
> challenge.
>     The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
> suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
> improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
> list or email me.
> fowlers at syix.com
> I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
> example of what this student division can accomplish.
>
> Thank you
>
> Angela Fowler
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
> _______________________________________________
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:35:32 -0800
> From: "Angela fowler" <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
> 	<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <F4104E69BAE341059508A24024FEC4B2 at angelab>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Melissa, that is the webmaster's email address. Is the site fastweb.com?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Melissa
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 4:17 PM
> To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
> Here is the link to the site... I think that a scholarship section is a
> great idea!!!
> ?
> webmaster at fastweb.com
> ?
> Melissa
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
> <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:56 PM
>
> Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
> section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
> distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
> the web site you were talking about?
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
> Thanks
> Angela
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Melissa
> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
> To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
> Hi,
> My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
> web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
> charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
> are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
> interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
> email.
> Thanks
>
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM
>
>  Hello  fellow students,
>     As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
> I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
> challenge.
>     The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
> suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
> improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
> list or email me.
> fowlers at syix.com
> I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
> example of what this student division can accomplish.
>
> Thank you
>
> Angela Fowler
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Cabs-talk mailing list
> Cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/cabs-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:45:45 -0800
> From: "Michael Peterson" <its_mike at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: "California Association of Blind Students Mailing List"
> 	<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <0DFCE66250564370BD4A9F4928CD821D at MikePC>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> 	reply-type=original
>
>     I reached this at fastweb.net but it probably crosses both .net and .com
> Some domains do that.
> http://www.fastweb.com
>
> http://www.fastweb.net
> it's an affiliate of monstertrak
>
> Mike
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Melissa" <frommissy2u at yahoo.com>
> To: "California Association of Blind Students Mailing List"
> <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 4:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
>
> Here is the link to the site... I think that a scholarship section is a
> great idea!!!
>
> webmaster at fastweb.com
>
> Melissa
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
> <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:56 PM
>
> Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
> section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
> distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
> the web site you were talking about?
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
> Thanks
> Angela
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Melissa
> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
> To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
> Hi,
> My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
> web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
> charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
> are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
> interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
> email.
> Thanks
>
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM
>
>  Hello  fellow students,
>     As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
> I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
> challenge.
>     The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
> suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
> improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
> list or email me.
> fowlers at syix.com
> I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
> example of what this student division can accomplish.
>
> Thank you
>
> Angela Fowler
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
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> Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:44:17 -0800
> From: "Angela fowler" <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
> 	<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <EBC11FFE39644CEEB67D9B1851CB924B at angelab>
> Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="us-ascii"
>
> Thanks, Mike.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Michael Peterson
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 7:46 PM
> To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
>     I reached this at fastweb.net but it probably crosses both .net and .com
> Some domains do that.
> http://www.fastweb.com
>
> http://www.fastweb.net
> it's an affiliate of monstertrak
>
> Mike
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Melissa" <frommissy2u at yahoo.com>
> To: "California Association of Blind Students Mailing List"
> <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 4:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
>
> Here is the link to the site... I think that a scholarship section is a
> great idea!!!
>
> webmaster at fastweb.com
>
> Melissa
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
> <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:56 PM
>
> Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
> section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
> distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
> the web site you were talking about?
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
> Thanks
> Angela
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Melissa
> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
> To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
>
> Hi,
> My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
> web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
> charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
> are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
> interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
> email.
> Thanks
>
>
> --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
>
> From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
> Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
> To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM
>
>  Hello  fellow students,
>     As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
> I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
> challenge.
>     The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
> suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
> improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
> list or email me.
> fowlers at syix.com
> I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
> example of what this student division can accomplish.
>
> Thank you
>
> Angela Fowler
>
> fowlers at syix.com
>
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> *****************************************
>
Hello Everyone,
I'd like to invite everyone to the membership meeting on Sunday
Febuary 1 2009 at 7 P.M.
We will cover many interesting topics including upcoming events and
current CABS projects like the Social Networking Committee.
I'm sure we'll manage to pencil in some fun somewhere. And, of course,
B.J. will tell us all how much he loves chocolate. (As if we could
forget.)
So, to have a good time, get involved and share some awesome ideas,
please attend our Membership Meeting.

Date: Sunday Febuary 1 2009
Time: 7:00 PM
Conference Call Number: (616) 347-8400
Password: 184220#

Thanks, and hope to see you all there.
Aziza
CABS Secretary



From kanderson at dralegal.org  Tue Jan 20 19:39:34 2009
From: kanderson at dralegal.org (Kaitlin Anderson)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:39:34 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Attention: Blind/Visually Impaired Comcast Customers
Message-ID: <754D9C7D0111F64FB1C87BD46B8ACD1C3D9D00@draexchange.dralegal.com>

Attention: Blind and Visually Impaired Comcast Customers:

Disability Rights Advocates is investigating the experiences of blind
and visually impaired consumers of Comcast's television, digital
telephone and/or Internet services.  If you use Comcast for any of these
services or did so in the past, or if you have had interactions with
Comcast even though you ultimately decided not to purchase their
services, we would like to hear from you!  In particular, we are
interested in hearing from blind and visually impaired customers about
their experiences with Comcast in the following areas:

	*	Were you able to obtain bills, product manuals, new
customer packets, and other materials in accessible formats?

	*	Were you provided with 411 directory assistance on a
Comcast phone line free of charge (a service that Comcast is supposed to
provide to its visually impaired customers)?

	*	Were you able to access the Comcast.com website?

	*	Were you able to use services such as on-demand
programming or Comcast's digital video recorder (DVR) that are generally
accessed through a visual interface on the television screen?

While we are primarily focusing our inquiry in these four areas, we
would also be interested in hearing about other issues you have
regarding the accessibility of Comcast's products and services or about
any interactions you have had with Comcast that relate to your
disability.  Please send comments about your experiences to Kaitlin
Anderson at Disability Rights Advocates at kanderson at dralegal.org.  You
may also contact her by phone at 510-665-86








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Berkeley, CA 94704-1204
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510-665-8716 (tty)
510-665-8511 (fax)

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From juanh at cox.net  Tue Jan 20 19:45:54 2009
From: juanh at cox.net (Juan Hernandez)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:45:54 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Attention: Blind/Visually Impaired Comcast Customers
In-Reply-To: <754D9C7D0111F64FB1C87BD46B8ACD1C3D9D00@draexchange.dralegal.com>
References: <754D9C7D0111F64FB1C87BD46B8ACD1C3D9D00@draexchange.dralegal.com>
Message-ID: <EC29A49208B24B7A8D41876453362A1C@belgarion>

I wish something would be done for Cox Communications, like this.


 

-----Original Message-----
From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Kaitlin Anderson
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 11:40 AM
To: Kaitlin Anderson
Cc: Karla Gilbride
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Attention: Blind/Visually Impaired Comcast Customers

Attention: Blind and Visually Impaired Comcast Customers:

Disability Rights Advocates is investigating the experiences of blind and
visually impaired consumers of Comcast's television, digital telephone
and/or Internet services.  If you use Comcast for any of these services or
did so in the past, or if you have had interactions with Comcast even though
you ultimately decided not to purchase their services, we would like to hear
from you!  In particular, we are interested in hearing from blind and
visually impaired customers about their experiences with Comcast in the
following areas:

	*	Were you able to obtain bills, product manuals, new
customer packets, and other materials in accessible formats?

	*	Were you provided with 411 directory assistance on a
Comcast phone line free of charge (a service that Comcast is supposed to
provide to its visually impaired customers)?

	*	Were you able to access the Comcast.com website?

	*	Were you able to use services such as on-demand
programming or Comcast's digital video recorder (DVR) that are generally
accessed through a visual interface on the television screen?

While we are primarily focusing our inquiry in these four areas, we would
also be interested in hearing about other issues you have regarding the
accessibility of Comcast's products and services or about any interactions
you have had with Comcast that relate to your disability.  Please send
comments about your experiences to Kaitlin Anderson at Disability Rights
Advocates at kanderson at dralegal.org.  You may also contact her by phone at
510-665-86








Kaitlin Anderson
Disability Rights Advocates
2001 Center Street, Fourth Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704-1204
510-665-8644 ext.185 (phone)
510-665-8716 (tty)
510-665-8511 (fax)

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From dandrews at visi.com  Wed Jan 21 01:41:58 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:41:58 -0600
Subject: [Cabs-talk] PAID INTERNSHIPS and MENTORING for students with
 disabilities pursuing computing!
Message-ID: <auto-000082560934@mailfront1.g2host.com>


PAID INTERNSHIPS and MENTORING for students with disabilities 
pursuing computing!

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University 
of Washington and DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, 
Internetworking, and Technology)
sponsor the AccessComputing Alliance for the purpose of increasing 
the participation of people with disabilities in computing careers. 
College students
with disabilities who are pursuing Computer Science and other 
computing majors are encouraged to join the AccessComputing Team.

Team members are eligible for help with PAID COMPUTING INTERNSHIPS and

MENTORING. The application is at:

http://www.washington.edu/accesscomputing/team_app.html

This project is funded by the National Science Foundation. For more 
information, or help with the application, students are encouraged to 
contact Julie
Grant (jago at u.washington.edu).

-- 

Julie Grant

Counselor/Coordinator Intern

DO-IT

Box 354842

University of Washington

Seattle, WA 98195-4842

http://www.washington.edu/doit/

PHONE: 206.685.3648 (Voice/TTY)  FAX: 206.221.4171




From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Wed Jan 21 22:56:25 2009
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:56:25 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] FW: Excellent info for Highschoolers
Message-ID: <mailman.11.1593442289.11496.cabs-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

Subject: Excellent info for Highschoolers



There are a number of really good documents on the front page of the CWIB
webpage at www.calwia.org. There is a very interesting document on youth
services and information on "Green" Jobs.; During the 2008-09 school year,
the California Virtual Campus, in partnership with Los Angeles Trade
Technical College, is offering online courses to high school students that
are equivalent to advanced placement courses. Benefits to high school
students who enroll include transferrable college credit, high school credit
by most schools (with prior approval), and a bonus grade point from high
schools. These courses prepare students to take the AP exam. Offered fully
online, these courses offer flexibility to accommodate student schedules.;
Best of all, there are no tuition fees for high school students who take
these courses while co-enrolled at their high school. Sign up now, and enter
college as a transfer student!; The California Virtual Campus is hoping to
expand the array of offerings to include offerings from other colleges in
future years. HYPERLINK
"http://www.cvc.edu/students/cap;"http://www.cvc.edu/students/cap; Another
interesting and new web source for Youth is HYPERLINK
"http://www.whodouwant2b.com/"http://www.whodouwant2b.com/ that provides
career exploration and information on current employment trends.       


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From frommissy2u at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 21 23:29:15 2009
From: frommissy2u at yahoo.com (Melissa)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:29:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
In-Reply-To: <F4104E69BAE341059508A24024FEC4B2@angelab>
Message-ID: <538784.12649.qm@web65609.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>

Yes that is the site address

--- On Sun, 1/18/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'" <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2009, 6:35 PM

Melissa, that is the webmaster's email address. Is the site fastweb.com? 

-----Original Message-----
From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Melissa
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 4:17 PM
To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site

Here is the link to the site... I think that a scholarship section is a
great idea!!!
?
webmaster at fastweb.com
?
Melissa

--- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:56 PM

Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
the web site you were talking about?

fowlers at syix.com
 
Thanks
Angela

-----Original Message-----
From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Melissa
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site

Hi,
My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
email.
Thanks


--- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM

 Hello  fellow students,
    As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
challenge.
    The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
list or email me. 
fowlers at syix.com
I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
example of what this student division can accomplish.    
 
Thank you
 
Angela Fowler
 
fowlers at syix.com
 
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From fowlers at syix.com  Wed Jan 21 23:37:47 2009
From: fowlers at syix.com (Angela fowler)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:37:47 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
In-Reply-To: <538784.12649.qm@web65609.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
References: <F4104E69BAE341059508A24024FEC4B2@angelab>
	<538784.12649.qm@web65609.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <DC6F9366694C4884AC0AC162FF71836E@angelab>

I will put it in the scholarships section. Thanks. 

-----Original Message-----
From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Melissa
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 3:29 PM
To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site

Yes that is the site address

--- On Sun, 1/18/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2009, 6:35 PM

Melissa, that is the webmaster's email address. Is the site fastweb.com? 

-----Original Message-----
From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Melissa
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 4:17 PM
To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site

Here is the link to the site... I think that a scholarship section is a
great idea!!!
?
webmaster at fastweb.com
?
Melissa

--- On Mon, 1/12/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:

From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: "'California Association of Blind Students Mailing List'"
<cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 2:56 PM

Melissa, that is certainly a good idea, in fact we should have a whole
section dedicated to scholarships, maybe with some tips on how to
distinguish oneself on an application. Could you please send me the link to
the web site you were talking about?

fowlers at syix.com
 
Thanks
Angela

-----Original Message-----
From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Melissa
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:00 PM
To: California Association of Blind Students Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site

Hi,
My name is Melissa and I thought it might be helpful to post a link on the
web site for a scholarship web site that I have found helpful. there is no
charge to be a member and they will email you with any scholarships that you
are eligible for once you set up a profile. If this is something you are
interested in, or anyone else on the list severe, you can respond to this
email.
Thanks


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From: Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS web site
To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 11:11 AM

 Hello  fellow students,
    As of today, I have been put in charge of developing the CABS web site.
I thank the CABS board for this opportunity, and look forward to the
challenge.
    The web site belongs to all CABS members, so I encourage your
suggestions. If you have any ideas, things we should have on the web site,
improvements to things which are already on there, please either respond on
list or email me. 
fowlers at syix.com
I look forward to your input. Together we can make this web site a proud
example of what this student division can accomplish.    
 
Thank you
 
Angela Fowler
 
fowlers at syix.com
 
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From dandrews at visi.com  Thu Jan 22 02:03:32 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:03:32 -0600
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Blind Bargains.com Voting Has Started
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 From John G. Par? Jr.


Dear Colleagues:

I am writing to you to ask your help in 
recognizing one of the most important inventors 
of our time.  Blind Bargains.com is conducting 
the voting round for its second annual Access 
Technology Awards.  Ray Kurzweil and the 
knfbReader Mobile have been nominated in three 
different categories.  We, the blind users of 
access technology, have the opportunity to tell 
the world how much we appreciate and honor Ray Kurzweil and his inventions.

Please support Ray Kurzweil by voting in favor of 
the nominations for his newest and most exciting 
product and for Ray Kurzweil himself.  Here are 
the particulars:   You can submit your vote by 
visiting 
<http://www.blindbargains.com/awardvote08.php>http://www.blindbargains.com/awardvote08.php

Only one vote in each category by each person is 
permitted.  So, don't vote several times as your 
ballots will not be counted.  Voting ends at 5:00 
p.m. Eastern time on January 25, 2009.

The knfbReader Mobile is nominated in two 
categories: Category 1, Best New Product or 
Innovation, and Category 5, Best Software 
Product.  Ray Kurzweil has been nominated in 
Category 11 for Person of the Year.

There are many worthy nominations this year, but 
I think you will agree that the work of Ray 
Kurzweil has had a tremendous impact on the life 
of each and every blind person not only in the 
United States, but throughout the 
world.   Working with the National Federation of 
the Blind, Ray Kurzweil created the first truly pocket-sized reading machine.

Please join me in supporting this technology that 
was created and produced side by side with the 
organized blind.  Please visit 
<http://www.blindbargains.com/awardvote08.php>http://www.blindbargains.com/awardvote08.php 
and cast your votes before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time this Sunday.

Thank you in advance for your help.

John G. Par? Jr.
Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND





From daydreamingncolor at gmail.com  Mon Jan 26 02:16:56 2009
From: daydreamingncolor at gmail.com (Aziza C)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:16:56 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] meeting reminder/change and apology.
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Hello Everyone,
I apologize for the mix up. Apparently my email reminder got distorted
last week. So, the membership, due to confusion and a bit of not
paying attention on my part, will be held tonight, at 7 PM.
The call in number: (616) 3470-8400
Password: 184220

Once again, I apologize for the confusion, and hope to see you all at
the meeting.
Aziza



From JFreeh at nfb.org  Wed Jan 28 18:53:38 2009
From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh,
	Jessica)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:53:38 -0600
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act Introduced
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



CONTACT:

Christopher S. 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



U.S. Representatives Edolphus Towns and Cliff Stearns
Introduce Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act



National Federation of the Blind Applauds Measure
  to Protect Lives and Preserve Independence of Blind Americans



Washington, DC (January 28, 2009):  Representatives Edolphus "Ed" 
Towns (D-NY) and Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today introduced H.R. 734, a 
bill intended to protect the blind and other pedestrians from injury 
or death as a result of silent vehicle technology.  The Pedestrian 
Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 requires the Secretary of 
Transportation to conduct a study on how to protect the blind and 
others from being injured or killed by vehicles using hybrid, 
electric, and other silent engine technologies.  Thirty-two original 
co-sponsors have already signed on to the bill.



Because blind pedestrians cannot locate and evaluate traffic using 
their vision, they must listen to traffic to discern its speed, 
direction, and other attributes in order to travel safely and 
independently.  Other people, including pedestrians who are not 
blind, bicyclists, runners, and small children, also benefit from 
hearing the sound of vehicle engines.  New vehicles that employ 
hybrid or electric engine technology can be silent, rendering them 
extremely dangerous in situations where vehicles and pedestrians come 
into proximity with each other.



"The National Federation of the Blind appreciates the wise and 
decisive action taken today by Congressmen Towns and Stearns to 
preserve the right to safe and independent travel for the blind," 
said Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the 
Blind.  "The blind, like all pedestrians, must be able to travel to 
work, to school, to church, and to other places in our communities 
without being injured or killed.  This bill will benefit all 
pedestrians for generations to come as new vehicle technologies 
become more prevalent.  The blind of America will do everything in 
our power to ensure its swift passage."

  "The beneficial trend toward more environmentally friendly vehicles 
has had the unintended effect of placing the blind and other 
pedestrians in danger," said Representative Towns.  "As someone who 
taught travel with a white cane to the blind for many years, I 
understand that the sound of traffic is critically important in order 
for them to travel safely and independently.  This bill will prevent 
many injuries and fatalities while still allowing more clean vehicles 
on our nation's roads."



"I understand the safety concerns of blind pedestrians with these 
quiet automobiles; I have heard the same concerns from senior 
citizens in my district, and I appreciate the threat to children, 
bicyclists, and runners," said Representative Stearns.  "I deeply 
appreciate the support of all parties in supporting this important 
safety legislation."



The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation, within ninety days 
of its enactment, to commence a two-year study to determine the best 
means to provide the blind and other pedestrians with information 
about the location, motion, speed, and direction of vehicles.  Upon 
completion of the study, the Secretary will report the findings of 
the study to Congress and, within ninety days, establish a minimum 
vehicle safety standard for all new vehicles sold in the United 
States.  Automobile manufacturers will have two years to comply with 
the vehicle safety standard.





###







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 dandrews at visi.com  Wed Jan 28 19:39:21 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:39:21 -0600
Subject: [Cabs-talk] 2009 Washington Seminar Materials
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Legislative Agenda of Blind Americans:
Priorities for the 111th Congress, FIRST Session


           The National Federation of the Blind 
(NFB) is the oldest and largest organization of 
blind people in the United States.  As the Voice 
of the Nation?s Blind, we present the collective 
views of blind people throughout society.  All of 
our leaders and the vast majority of our members 
are blind, but anyone can participate in our 
movement.  There are an estimated 1.3 million 
blind people in the United States, and every year 
approximately 75,000 Americans become blind.  The 
social and economic consequences of blindness 
affect not only blind people, but also our 
families, our friends, and our coworkers.

           Three legislative initiatives demand 
the immediate attention of the 111th Congress in its first session:
1.     We urge Congress to ensure the safety of 
blind and other pedestrians by passing the 
Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act.  This 
legislation would require the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to:
?       Begin a study within ninety days of its 
enactment to determine the most practical means 
of assuring that blind and other pedestrians 
receive essentially similar information to what 
they now receive from sound emitted by internal combustion engines;
?       Determine the minimum amount of sound 
necessary to offer sufficient information for 
blind pedestrians to make safe travel judgments 
based on appropriate scientific research and 
consultation with blind Americans and other affected groups;
?       Within two years of beginning the study, 
promulgate a motor vehicle safety standard to 
address the needs of blind and other pedestrians 
by requiring either a minimum level of sound or 
an equally effective means of providing the same 
information as is available from hearing internal combustion engines; and
?       Apply the standard to all motor vehicles 
manufactured or sold in the United States 
beginning no later than two years after the date it is promulgated.


2.     We urge Congress to work with blind 
Americans to create a Technology Bill of Rights 
for the Blind that mandates consumer electronics, 
home appliances, and office equipment to provide 
user interfaces that are accessible through 
nonvisual means.  This legislation should:

?       Mandate that all consumer electronics, 
home appliances, and office equipment be designed 
so that blind people can access the same 
functions as sighted people through nonvisual 
means and with substantially equivalent ease of use;

?       Create a commission comprised of 
essential stakeholders to establish standards for 
nonvisual accessibility of electronic devices 
intended for use in the home or office;
?       Endow the commission with enforcement 
powers or locate it within a government agency having such powers; and
?       Authorize it to reexamine and rewrite 
standards to keep pace with the evolution of consumer electronic technology.

3.     We urge Congress to promote and facilitate 
the transition by blind Americans from recipients 
of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits 
to income-earning, taxpaying, productive members 
of the American workforce by enacting legislation to:

?       Replace the monthly earnings penalty with 
a graduated 3-for-1 phase-out (i.e., a $1 
reduction in benefits for each $3 earned above the limit);

?       Replace the monthly earnings test with an 
annualized earnings test with an amount equal to 
twelve times. Substantial Gainful Activity amount; and

?       Establish an impairment-related work 
expense deduction for blind Social Security 
Disability Insurance beneficiaries equal to the 
amount applicable for this deduction when 
determining an appropriate income subsidy under 
Medicare Part D or 16.3 percent of earnings, whichever is greater.


           For more information about these 
priorities, please see below or consult the attached fact sheets.

           Blind Americans need your help to 
achieve our goals of economic security, increased 
opportunity, and full integration into American 
society on a basis of equality.  Enactment of 
these legislative proposals will represent 
important steps toward reaching these goals.  We 
need the help and support of each member of 
Congress.  Our success benefits not only us, but 
the whole of America as well.  In this time of 
national economic insecurity, these measures will 
contribute to increasing the tax base and 
encouraging the purchase of consumer goods.

ENHANCING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY:  ENSURING THE BLIND 
CAN CONTINUE TO TRAVEL SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY


Purpose:  To require hybrid, electric, and other 
vehicles to emit a minimum level of sound to 
alert blind and other pedestrians of their presence.

Background:  Until recently independent travel 
for the blind has been a relatively simple 
matter, once a blind person has been trained in 
travel techniques and has learned to use a white 
cane or travel with a guide dog.  Blind people 
listen to the sounds of automobile engines to 
determine the direction, speed, and pattern of 
traffic.  Sounds from traffic tell blind 
pedestrians how many vehicles are near them and 
how fast they are moving, whether the vehicles 
are accelerating or decelerating, and whether the 
vehicles are traveling toward, away from, or 
parallel to them.  With all of this information, 
blind people can accurately determine when it is 
safe to advance into an intersection or across a 
driveway or parking lot.  The information 
obtained from listening to traffic sounds allows 
blind people to travel with complete confidence 
and without assistance. Studies have shown that 
sighted pedestrians also use this information when traveling.

           Over the past few years, however, 
vehicles that are completely silent in certain 
modes of operation have come on the market, and 
many more silent vehicles are expected in the 
near future.  These vehicles are designed to have 
many benefits, including improved fuel efficiency 
and reduced emissions, but they do not need to be 
silent in order to achieve these intended 
benefits.  An unintended consequence of these 
vehicles as they are currently designed is that 
they will reduce the independence of blind 
Americans and endanger the lives, not only of 
blind people, but also of small children, seniors, cyclists, and runners.

           Currently the most popular of these 
vehicles is the gasoline-electric hybrid, which 
alternates between running on a gasoline engine 
and on battery power (although a few electric 
automobiles are already on America?s roads and 
new all-electric models are planned).  The blind 
of America do not oppose the proliferation of 
vehicles intended to reduce damage to the 
environment, but for safety these vehicles must 
meet a minimum sound standard.

           On April 9, 2008, Congressmen Ed Towns 
and Cliff Stearns introduced H.R. 5734 (the 
Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008).  This 
legislation sought to solve the problem of silent 
cars by authorizing a two-year study to determine 
the best method for allowing blind individuals to 
recognize the presence of silent cars, and by 
requiring that, two years after the study was 
completed, all new vehicles sold in the United 
States must comply with the solution determined 
by the study.  In the 110th Congress, 
eighty-eight members of the House cosponsored this legislation.

Need for Congressional Action:  For several years 
the National Federation of the Blind has been 
concerned about the proliferation of silent 
vehicles.  Recently automobile manufacturers have 
acknowledged the problems posed to blind 
pedestrians by silent vehicle technology and have 
begun to work with the National Federation of the 
Blind to seek solutions.  However, federal 
regulators have indicated that, in the absence of 
statistics on injuries or deaths caused by hybrid 
vehicles, nothing can be done.  Congress must 
therefore direct the Department of Transportation 
to take action.  It is crucial that this problem 
be addressed before the inevitable avalanche of 
tragedies involving blind people, small children, 
seniors, cyclists, runners, and newly blinded veterans shocks the nation.

Proposed Legislation:  Congressmen Towns and 
Stearns have reintroduced the Pedestrian Safety 
Enhancement Act to direct the Secretary of 
Transportation to conduct a study and establish a 
motor vehicle safety standard that provides a 
means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of 
motor vehicle operation, based on appropriate 
scientific research and consultation with blind 
Americans and other affected groups.  This 
national motor vehicle safety standard must have 
the following characteristics:
    * In all phases of operation (including times 
when the vehicle is at a full stop) vehicles 
shall be required to emit an omni-directional 
sound with similar spectral characteristics to 
those of a modern internal combustion engine.
    * The sound should vary in a way that is 
consistent with the sound of vehicles with 
combustion engines to indicate whether the 
vehicle is idling, maintaining a constant speed, 
accelerating, or decelerating.
           The standard need not prescribe the 
apparatus, technology, or method to be used by 
vehicle manufacturers to achieve the required 
minimum sound level.  This approach will 
encourage manufacturers to use innovative and 
cost-effective techniques to achieve the minimum sound standard.
           The addition of components to emit a 
minimum sound discernible by blind and other 
pedestrians will not negatively affect 
environmental benefits of gasoline-electric 
hybrids and other automobiles running on 
alternate power sources, and the emitted sound 
need not be loud enough to contribute to noise 
pollution.  Automobiles that operate in complete 
silence, however, endanger the safety of all of 
us; silent operation should be viewed as a design 
flaw comparable to the lack of seat belts or air bags.

Requested Action:  Please support blind Americans 
by cosponsoring the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement 
Act to authorize the U.S. Department of 
Transportation to establish and promulgate 
regulations specifying a minimum sound standard 
for all new automobiles sold in the United 
States.  In the House of Representatives, members 
can be added by contacting Emily Khoury in 
Congressman Towns?s office, or James Thomas in 
Congressman Stearns?s office.  In the Senate 
members can support independence for blind 
Americans by sponsoring companion legislation.


Contact Information:
Jesse Hartle
Government Programs Specialist
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
Phone:  (410) 659-9314, extension 2233
Email:  jhartle at nfb.org

A TECHNOLOGY BILL OF RIGHTS FOR THE BLIND


Purpose:  To create a Technology Bill of Rights 
for the Blind that mandates consumer electronics, 
home appliances, and office equipment to provide 
user interfaces that are accessible through nonvisual means.

Background:  In recent years rapid advances in 
microchip and digital technology have led to 
increasingly complex user interfaces for everyday 
products like consumer electronics, home 
appliances, and office equipment.  Many new 
devices in these categories require user 
interaction with visual displays, on-screen 
menus, touch screens, and other user interfaces 
that are inaccessible to individuals who are 
blind or have low vision.  No longer are settings 
on the television, home stereo system, or 
dishwasher controlled by knobs, switches, and 
buttons that can be readily identified and whose 
settings can be easily discerned, with or without 
the addition of tactile markings by the 
user.  Moreover, the use of inaccessible 
interfaces on office equipment such as copiers 
and fax machines makes these devices unusable by 
the blind and therefore a potential threat to a 
blind person?s existing job or a barrier to obtaining new employment.

           This growing threat to the 
independence and productivity of blind people is 
unnecessary since digital devices can function 
without inaccessible interfaces.  Today 
text-to-speech technology is inexpensive and more 
nearly ubiquitous than it has ever been; it is 
used in everything from automated telephone 
systems to the weather forecasting service 
broadcast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration.  Indeed, a few manufacturers have 
incorporated this technology into their products 
to create talking menus or to articulate what is 
on the display; there is no reason why other 
manufacturers cannot do so as well.  And 
text-to-speech technology is not the only 
mechanism by which consumer electronics, home 
appliances, and office equipment can be made accessible to blind people.

Need for Legislation:  Currently there are no 
enforceable mandates for manufacturers of 
consumer electronics, home appliances, or office 
equipment to make their devices accessible and no 
accessibility standards to provide guidance to 
manufacturers on how to avoid creating barriers 
to access by the blind.  Congress should 
therefore enact a Technology Bill of Rights for 
the Blind, which clearly establishes that 
manufacturers must create accessible user 
interfaces for their products, provide a means 
for enforcement, and establish standards that 
will provide meaningful benchmarks that 
manufacturers can use to make their products accessible.

           Congress need not mandate a single, 
one-size-fits-all solution for all consumer 
technology.   Rather any such legislation should 
mandate regulations that set meaningful 
accessibility standards, while at the same time 
allowing manufacturers to select from a menu of 
potential solutions that, singly or in 
combination, will allow blind users to operate 
the technology easily and successfully.  This 
will not only give manufacturers the freedom and 
flexibility they desire, but encourage 
innovations that make consumer technology more usable for everyone.



Proposed Legislation:  Congress should enact a 
Technology Bill of Rights for the Blind that:

    * Mandates that all consumer electronics, 
home appliances, and office equipment  be 
designed so that blind people are able to access 
the same functions as sighted people by nonvisual 
means and with substantially equivalent ease of use; and

    * Creates a commission to establish standards 
for nonvisual accessibility of electronic devices 
intended for use in the home or office.  Such a 
commission should represent all stakeholders, 
including organizations of the blind; 
manufacturers of consumer electronics, home 
appliances, and office equipment or associations 
representing such manufacturers; and experts on 
universal design, electronic engineering, and 
related fields.  This commission should have 
enforcement powers or be housed within a 
government agency having such powers (e.g., U.S. 
Department of Commerce), and should be authorized 
to reexamine and rewrite standards periodically, 
as consumer electronic technology continues to evolve.

Requested Action:  Please support blind Americans 
by introducing legislation to create a Technology 
Bill of Rights for the Blind (or by cosponsoring 
once legislation has been introduced) so that 
blind people will be able to participate fully in 
all aspects of American society.  Increased 
access leads to increased independence, increased 
employment, and increased tax revenue.



Contact Information:
James McCarthy
Government Programs Specialist
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
Phone:  (410) 659-9314, extension 2240
Email:  jmccarthy at nfb.org

REMOVING THE EARNINGS PENALTY:  A COMMON SENSE 
WORK INCENTIVE FOR BLIND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARIES


Purpose:  To promote and facilitate the 
transition by blind Americans from Social 
Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) 
beneficiaries to income-earning, taxpaying, 
productive members of the American workforce.

Background:  The unemployment rate for 
working-age blind people is over 70 
percent.  Part of the reason for this 
disproportionately high statistic is the myths 
and misconceptions about the true capacities of 
blind people.  These erroneous perceptions are 
manifested when employers refuse to hire the blind.

           In addition, governmental programs 
intended to help blind people meet their basic 
economic needs, especially the SSDI program, have 
had the unintended consequence of creating an 
incentive for blind people to remain unemployed 
or underemployed despite their desire to 
work.  Low societal expectations result in low 
representation of the blind in the 
workforce.  This low representation of the blind 
reinforces low societal expectations?it is a 
vicious circle that perpetuates systemic 
employment discrimination against the blind.

           Despite the efforts of the National 
Federation of the Blind, blindness still has 
profound social and economic 
consequences.  Governmental programs should 
encourage blind people to reach their full 
employment potential; they should not encourage economic dependence.

Existing Law:  Title II of the Social Security 
Act provides that disability benefits paid to 
blind beneficiaries are eliminated if the 
beneficiary exceeds a monthly earnings 
limit.  This earnings limit is in effect a 
penalty imposed on blind Americans when they 
work.  This penalty imposed by the SSDI program 
means that, if a blind person earns just $1 over 
$1,640 (the monthly limit in 2009 following a 
Trial Work Period), all benefits are lost.

           Section 216(i)(1)(B) of the Social 
Security Act defines blindness as a disability 
based on objective measurement of acuity and 
visual field, as opposed to the subjective 
criterion of inability to perform Substantial 
Gainful Activity (SGA).  For blind people, doing 
work valued at the SGA earnings limit terminates 
benefits but does not terminate disability.  Only 
blind people not working or those with work 
earnings below an annually adjusted statutory 
earnings limit receive benefits.

Need for Legislation:  When a blind person enters 
the workforce, there is no guarantee that wages 
earned will replace SSDI benefits after taxes are 
paid and work expenses are deducted.  For 
example, Jane worked as a customer service 
representative with an annual income of $35,000 
until she became blind from diabetic 
retinopathy.  Jane meets the criteria for SSDI 
benefits, which provide income of $1,060 a month 
(or $12,720 a year) tax-free while she is not 
working.  Jane wants additional income to meet 
her financial needs.  After an adjustment period 
and blindness skills training, she finds 
employment as a part-time representative making 
$10 an hour for 35 hours a week.  Jane grosses 
$350 a week for an average of $1,517 a 
month.  Using a conservative 25 percent 
withholding tax, Jane nets $1,137.50 from her 
work, combined with her $1,060 disability 
benefit, for a net total of $2,197.50 a 
month.  If Jane should have the opportunity to 
work full time (40 hours), her weekly salary 
would go up to $400 a week for a monthly average 
of $1,733.  This amount is over the 2009 earnings 
limit, so Jane loses all of her disability 
benefits.  Using the same 25 percent tax level, 
Jane nets only $1,300 a month?working an extra 
five hours a week has cost Jane $897.50 net 
income (over $10,500 a year).  This example 
illustrates the work disincentive contained in current law.

           A gradual reduction of $1 in benefits 
for every $3 earned over the earnings limit would 
remove the earnings penalty and provide a 
financial incentive to work.  The benefit amount 
paid to an individual will gradually decrease, 
while the individual?s contribution to the Social 
Security trust fund increases over time.  Under 
this approach, as Jane earns more, she pays more 
into the trust fund, and her dependence on benefits decreases.

           Monthly earnings evaluations are 
unnecessarily complicated for both the 
beneficiaries and the Social Security 
Administration.  Since the medical prognosis for 
blind people rarely changes, and because 
blindness is objectively measurable, blind people 
should be subject to an annual earnings test with 
the limit equal to the twelve times applicable monthly SGA amount.

           Under current law blind workers 
frequently pay for items and services related to 
their disabilities that are necessary for them to 
work, and they are permitted to subtract these 
Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE) from 
monthly earnings when determining monthly 
income.  Properly crediting IRWE poses a serious 
challenge to the SSDI program and creates a lack 
of predictability for the blind person trying to 
determine whether benefits will be available.  To 
address both issues, Congress should permit SSDI 
recipients to claim the same amount used when 
determining an income subsidy under the Medicare 
prescription drug program, currently 16.3 percent.

           Congress should enact legislation to:
?       Provide that earnings of blind SSDI 
beneficiaries in excess of the annual earnings 
limit result in a gradual benefit reduction of $1 
for each $3 earned over the limit;
?       Establish an annual earnings test for blind SSDI beneficiaries; and
?       Establish one standard IRWE deduction for 
blind SSDI beneficiaries equal to the amount 
presently applicable for this deduction when 
determining an appropriate income subsidy under 
the Medicare prescription drug program or 16.3 
percent of earnings, whichever is greater.

Requested Action:  Please support blind Americans 
by cosponsoring legislation that provides a 
common sense work incentive for blind Social Security beneficiaries.

Contact Information:
James McCarthy
Government Programs Specialist
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
Phone:  (410) 659-9314, extension 2240
Email:  jmccarthy at nfb.org

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From kgilbride at dralegal.org  Wed Jan 28 21:41:03 2009
From: kgilbride at dralegal.org (Karla Gilbride)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:41:03 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Web access announcements from Disability Rights
	Advocates
Message-ID: <754D9C7D0111F64FB1C87BD46B8ACD1C52F53A@draexchange.dralegal.com>

Web Access Update!

Disability Rights Advocates has two announcements on the Web access
front. First, we wanted to let everyone know that late claims are still
being accepted in the NFB v. Target case until February 7. So if you
attempted to use target.com before December 9 of 2008 while in
California and experienced any access barriers, but you have not yet
filed a claim, you can still do so until February 7 and your late claim
will be considered. To file a claim online or for information about how
to file a claim by mail, please visit www.nfbtargetlawsuit.com.

The second announcement is that Disability Rights Advocates is
investigating other business or commercial websites for accessibility
problems. Thanks to Bruce Sexton for getting the word out about this a
couple of weeks ago. I have just one slight correction to his message,
regarding our phone number below. If you have visited any major
e-commerce or business websites and encountered substantial barriers to
using those sites with a screen reader, we'd like to hear from you.
Please contact Karla Gilbride at 510-665-8644 or by e-mail at
kgilbride at dralegal.org.

Please also help us spread the word by circulating these announcements
to any other screen reader users in California that you know.

Thank you for helping to advance the cause of Web accessibility!

Sincerely,
Karla Gilbride
Disability Rights Advocates



Karla Gilbride
John W. Carson Fellowship Attorney
(admitted to practice in NY only)
Disability Rights Advocates
2001 Center Street, Third Floor
Berkeley, California  94704-1204

510-665-8644  ext. 117 (Tel)
510-665-8716 (TTY)
510-665-8511 (Fax)
kgilbride at dralegal.org

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From dandrews at visi.com  Wed Jan 28 23:49:54 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:49:54 -0600
Subject: [Cabs-talk] New Lists on nfbnet.org
Message-ID: <auto-000085752972@mailfront2.g2host.com>

I am pleased to be able to tell you about six new lists now hosted on 
nfbnet.org.  They include:

* NFB of Maryland list
* North Dakota Talk
* South Dakota Talk
* Tidewater Virginia chapter list
* Missouri Parents Network
* youth-outreach

Below is information on  all the lists with instructions on how to 
subscribe to each.

Dave

nfbmd:

NFBMD is the e-mail list of the National
Federation of the Blind of Maryland. The purpose of this group is to 
provide information to anyone interested in events and issues 
effecting blind people in Maryland. This group will facilitate
discussion on topics related to blindness,
chapter and state activities, and state and local
resources. There will also be occasional posts
concerning issues of major importance to the
blind as well as announcements concerning activities of the National 
Federation of the Blind on the national level.

To subscribe either go to:

http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmd_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to nfbmd-request at nfbnet.org and put the word subscribe 
in the subject line by itself.


nd-talk:

ND-Talk is the e-mail list of the National Federation of the Blind of North
Dakota. The purpose of this group is to provide information to anyone 
interested in events and issues effecting blind people
in North Dakota. This group will facilitate discussion on topics 
related to blindness. There will also be occasional
posts concerning issues of major importance to the blind as well as 
announcements concerning activities of the National
Federation of the Blind on the national, state, and local levels.

To subscribe to this list either go to:

http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nd-talk_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to nd-talk-request at nfbnet.org and put the word 
subscribe in the subject line by itself.


sd-talk:

SD-Talk is the e-mail list of the National Federation of the Blind of 
South Dakota. The purpose of this group is to provide information to 
anyone interested
in events and issues effecting blind people
in South Dakota. This group will facilitate discussion on topics 
related to blindness. There will also be occasional
posts concerning issues of major importance to the blind as well as 
announcements concerning activities of the National Federation of the 
Blind on the national,
state, and local levels.

To subscribe to this list either go to:

http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/sd-talk_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to sd-talk-request at nfbnet.org and put the word 
subscribe in the subject field by itself.


Tidewater-chapter:

We are the NFB of Virginia Tidewater Chapter and we are growing. Our 
President is
Stewart Prost. We cover the Norfolk and Portsmouth areas as well as 
parts of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. We meet every 3rd Saturday at 
Orapax Greek
Restaurant in the Ghent.

To subscribe to this list either go to:

http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/tidewater-chapter_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to tidewater-chapter-request at nfbnet.org and put the 
word subscribe in the subject line by itself.


missouri-parents-network:

This list is for parents of blind and visually impaired children from
Missouri and is designed to provide an opportunity for Missouri
parents to network and share ideas with other parents as they seek to
find solutions and resources.

To subscribe to this list either go to:

http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/missouri-parents-network_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to missouri-parents-network-request at nfbnet.org and put 
the word subscribe in the subject field by itself.


youth-outreach:

The purpose of the Youth-Outreach listserv is to facilitate 
discussions among NFB members interested in building youth outreach 
programs in their chapters
and affiliates.  The listserve will be used as a forum for sharing 
information, resources, and ideas.  This listserv will help generate 
innovative approaches to inspiring and engaging blind youth and will 
build a community of those interested in improving opportunities for 
youth through the NFB.

To subscribe to this list either go to:

http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/youth-outreach_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to youth-outreach-request at nfbnet.org and put the word 
subscribe on the subject line by itself.




From elalonde at shaw.ca  Fri Jan 30 03:48:53 2009
From: elalonde at shaw.ca (elizabeth lalonde)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:48:53 -0600
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CANADIAN FEDERATION OF THE BLIND CONVENTION Louis
 Braille Birthday Bash
Message-ID: <auto-000083826354@mailfront1.g2host.com>


Louis Braille:  From Literacy to Liberty 2009
CANADIAN FEDERATION OF THE BLIND CONVENTION
Louis Braille Birthday Bash

Join the party!  Celebrate the 200th birthday of Louis Braille with us.

The fourth annual Canadian Federation of the 
Blind convention will be held in Victoria, 
British Columbia, Canada at the Traveller's Inn, 
City Centre, 1961 Douglas Street (Corner of 
Douglas and Discovery Streets) starting Thursday 
evening, April 30, to Sunday morning, May 3, 2009.

Everyone welcome.  Please register by April 20.
(Read below for details about hotel and registration information).

CONVENTION ACTIVITIES:

Thursday evening, April 30, 2009
- Casual dinner, followed by a recreational activity.

Friday, May 1, 2009
-Hands-on Braille Workshop, 9 - 11:30 AM
-White Cane Walk, 1 - 2 PM
-Adaptive Technology Exhibit, 2 - 5 PM
-Welcome Reception, 6:30 - 8 PM
-CFB?s  ?Rowdy and Raucous? Auction, 8 PM
(Registration begins at 6 PM)

Saturday, May 2, 2009
(Registration begins at 7:45 AM)
- Full-day Conference, 9 AM ? 4:30 PM.
Speakers at the conference will discuss topics 
such as Braille literacy, independence, 
rehabilitation, employment, expectations, 
empowerment, advocacy, the Federation and a 
positive perspective on blindness and the 
abilities of blind people, and other blindness issues.
- Banquet with Keynote Address, 6:30 ? 9:30 PM.

Sunday, May 3, 2009
- Canadian Federation of the Blind breakfast board meeting (AGM) 9 AM ? 11 AM

CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration fee is $55 if you pre-register, or $60 at the door.
(Note: the registration fee includes Friday 
evening's reception, and Saturday's lunch and banquet.)

You can pre-register for the CFB convention by 
mailing your registration fee to the Canadian 
Federation of the Blind, with a note stating the 
contact information of each 
attendee.   Alternatively, email contact 
information to <mailto:info at cfb.ca>info at cfb.ca 
and then over our website pay your fee via Paypal 
to <mailto:registration at cfb.ca>registration at cfb.ca.


HOTEL INFORMATION
Traveller's Inn, City Centre
1961 Douglas Street (corner of Douglas and Discovery). Victoria, BC
Phone: (250) 382-2111 or 1-888-877-9444

The following room rates are available to 
convention attendees if you reserve.  The rooms 
are not pre-booked, so it is advisable to reserve early to assure space.
Standard Single Rooms                   $64.95
Standard Double Rooms                 $74.95
(rates are non-commissionable and subject to 17.75% taxes and surcharges)

Federation conventions are unlike typical 
conferences.  They serve as a way for blind 
people from across distances to get together to 
learn from each other, to share ideas and to gain 
confidence and inspiration from being together.

We look forward to seeing you at the convention!

For more information about the convention or the CFB, please contact us.
TO REACH US:
Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB)
<http://www.cfb.ca>www.cfb.ca
<mailto:info at cfb.ca>info at cfb.ca
(250) 598-7154
1-800-619-8789
P.O. Box 8007
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada  V8W 3R7

Promoting the equality and empowerment of blind Canadians.




From CDanielsen at nfb.org  Fri Jan 30 03:58:11 2009
From: CDanielsen at nfb.org (Danielsen, Chris)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:58:11 -0600
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Follow NFB on Twitter
Message-ID: <auto-000083826551@mailfront1.g2host.com>


Dear Fellow Federationists:


I am writing with exciting news! You can now 
follow the latest news and information from the 
National Federation of the Blind, the Voice of 
the Nation?s Blind, on Twitter.  To follow our 
Twitter updates, go to 
<http://www.twitter.com/NFB_voice>www.twitter.com/NFB_voice. 
You'll need to join Twitter if you don't have an account.



Twitter is a social networking site that allows 
you to keep track of your friends, family, and 
interests online.  In addition to signing up for 
Web updates for the National Federation of the 
Blind, you can also opt to receive our Twitter 
updates via text message on your mobile 
phone.  And while you?re at it, follow the 2009 
Braille Readers are Leaders campaign as well, by 
going to 
<http://www.twitter.com/brailleliteracy>www.twitter.com/brailleliteracy



We hope lots of you will follow our new Twitter 
feed?and don't hesitate to send us a direct 
message if you have questions or comments about what you read.



Sincerely:



Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND




From KBowman at nfb.org  Fri Jan 30 04:26:22 2009
From: KBowman at nfb.org (Bowman,
	Kristi)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:26:22 -0600
Subject: [Cabs-talk] One Million for Literacy
Message-ID: <auto-000086004268@mailfront2.g2host.com>

                                 2008-09 Imagination Fund Campaign

One Million for Literacy


       This year's NFB Imagination Fund campaign will continue to 
build on our past success and will expand our effort to the largest 
campaign yet.  During this campaign cycle our focus is on continuing 
to give our Imaginators a variety of tools to solicit contributions 
and promote the ongoing work of the Federation.  Additionally, we 
want to leverage our Imagination Fund work as an opportunity to 
promote the NFB's leadership in Braille literacy.  The NFB has 
launched the largest campaign for Braille literacy ever undertaken, 
and the NFB Imagination Fund is an important way for you to encourage 
friends, family, business associates, and members of the public to 
contribute to new opportunities by giving to the Imagination Fund.



       Some members have asked about the distinction between our work 
in the Imagination Fund and our work in 2009 around the Braille 
literacy campaign.  Think of it in this way:

- Imagination Fund: Widening our circle of support by encouraging 
those outside the Federation to support the important work we are 
doing by giving financial contributions.

- Braille literacy campaign: Creating widespread public awareness 
about Braille, encouraging people to purchase the U.S. Louis Braille 
Commemorative Silver Dollar, and building awareness of the leadership 
of the Federation.



       In other words, in terms of fundraising we want NFB members to 
focus on securing support for the Imagination Fund.  And, of course, 
the dollars contributed to the NFB Imagination Fund will support our 
Braille literacy effort by building:

- the initiatives of the NFB Jernigan Institute, including innovative 
research, education, and technology development related to Braille literacy;
- Braille outreach programs developed by NFB affiliates to address 
specific Braille literacy concerns in local communities;
- leadership and support in local chapters to provide mentoring to 
newly blind individuals and families with blind children; and
- previously unimagined programs to change what it means to be blind.



       Yes, you are right, the NFB does need to provide matching 
funds in order to secure funds generated from the sale of the Louis 
Braille coin.  However, we are making specific outreach efforts to 
corporations, foundations, and other large donors to secure those 
funds.  This is largely being managed by the national office and the 
Braille literacy team headed by Fred Schroeder.  If you know of 
funding sources that you can secure to support the Braille literacy 
initiative, you should contact Dr. Schroeder so he can work with you 
to follow up.  Otherwise, NFB members should focus their individual 
fundraising efforts on the Imagination Fund culminating in our Motor 
City March for Independence in Detroit.


       The pending release of the U.S. Louis Braille commemorative 
coin, and our public outreach around Braille literacy provides a 
perfect vehicle to talk to members of the public about Braille 
literacy and encourage them to support us.  Thus, NFB members should 
continue to see the NFB Imagination Fund as our primary way to bring 
new dollars of support to our movement.  This year we will raise one 
million dollars and at the same time we will forever change Braille 
literacy in this country.





From kgilbride at dralegal.org  Fri Jan 30 22:48:12 2009
From: kgilbride at dralegal.org (Karla Gilbride)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:48:12 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Investigation of jetblue.com for accessibility
Message-ID: <754D9C7D0111F64FB1C87BD46B8ACD1C52F5B2@draexchange.dralegal.com>

Attention Blind and Visually Impaired Californians Who Have Used or
Tried to Use jetblue.com:

Disability Rights Advocates is currently investigating the experiences
of blind travelers who have tried to access Jet Blue's website,
www.jetblue.com, with screen reader technology while in California to
buy airline tickets or for any other reason.  If you have comments about
the accessibility of this website, we are very interested in hearing
from you. Please contact Lena-Kate Ahern at 510-665-8644 extension 133
or by e-mail at lahern at dralegal.org.

Please also help us to spread the word about this investigation by
sharing this message with other screen reader users in California that
you know.

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

Sincerely,
Lena-Kate Ahern
Disability Rights Advocates




From fowlers at syix.com  Fri Jan 30 23:09:15 2009
From: fowlers at syix.com (Angela fowler)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:09:15 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Investigation of jetblue.com for accessibility
In-Reply-To: <754D9C7D0111F64FB1C87BD46B8ACD1C52F5B2@draexchange.dralegal.com>
References: <754D9C7D0111F64FB1C87BD46B8ACD1C52F5B2@draexchange.dralegal.com>
Message-ID: <2A52B154D83D449D910D79807E2A8D8B@angelab>

Anyone try to use Frontier's web site? It would try the patients of a saint.


-----Original Message-----
From: cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:cabs-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Karla Gilbride
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 2:48 PM
To: nfbc-info at nfbnet.org; cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Investigation of jetblue.com for accessibility

Attention Blind and Visually Impaired Californians Who Have Used or Tried to
Use jetblue.com:

Disability Rights Advocates is currently investigating the experiences of
blind travelers who have tried to access Jet Blue's website,
www.jetblue.com, with screen reader technology while in California to buy
airline tickets or for any other reason.  If you have comments about the
accessibility of this website, we are very interested in hearing from you.
Please contact Lena-Kate Ahern at 510-665-8644 extension 133 or by e-mail at
lahern at dralegal.org.

Please also help us to spread the word about this investigation by sharing
this message with other screen reader users in California that you know.

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

Sincerely,
Lena-Kate Ahern
Disability Rights Advocates


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From daydreamingncolor at gmail.com  Sat Jan 31 01:44:21 2009
From: daydreamingncolor at gmail.com (Aziza C)
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:44:21 -0800
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Calling for Submissions.
Message-ID: <632092010901301744jf44353ew3a131cc071abca24@mail.gmail.com>

Hello Everyone,
A little while ago Angela posted a notice asking for articles or other
works of literature by CABS members. I'm just reiterating that
request.
If you have any ideas that you'd like to see transformed into an
article of some sort please email me with your ideas. Also, if you
have something you'd personally like to write about email me with your
idea. And, if you have a piece of literature that displays creativity,
like an essay or poem please contact me as well.
Also, if you'd like to write an article about how you became involved
and found out about the NFB and CABS, and what it has done for you,
feel free to contact me. We'd like to feature a different member of
the student/state offiliate in every issue we send out.
Please keep in mind that an overload of ideas and pieces will not
bother me. If everything can not be fit into one issue, then the
excess material will surely be put at the top of the list for
consideration for the next one.
Thank you.
Aziza
Email: daydreamingncolor at gmail.com



