From christellablue at gmail.com  Wed Jul  1 02:48:09 2009
From: christellablue at gmail.com (Christella Garcia)
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:48:09 -0500
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Sports and Recreation Events
Message-ID: <auto-000105608877@mailfront1.g2host.com>

Hi,  convention is fast approaching and the 
Sports and Recreation division is excited to 
bring three exciting events to all of 
you.  However, we need to get some logistics out 
of the way so we can enjoy the fun.  Therefore, I 
am attaching the liability waver which will need 
to be signed by anyone who wants to participate 
in any of our exciting events.  Please note, you 
must sign a waver for each event.  For example, 
if a person wants to participate in the swimming 
and judo events then they will need to sign a 
separate waver for each event.  If you have 
difficulty accessing the form or if you have any 
other questions please email me off list at: 
<mailto:christellablue at gmail.com>christellablue at gmail.com 
or call me on my cell (916) 208-3213.  and I will 
do my best to assist you.  Below you will find 
the time and place for each event.  The wavers 
will also be available at each event.  Parents 
please sign a waver for any child under age 
eighteen. Thanks, and let the games begin.
Christella Garcia Sports and recreation division vice president.


Friday, July 3, 2009

1:00 - 4:00 pm?SWIM CLINIC: SPORTS & REC DIVISION

Pool, Courtyard Marriott

Annie Sawicki, part of the AdapTap team (that 
designed an award-winning device for blind 
swimmers), is conducting a swimming workshop. 
Take a break with a cool dip in the pool.



Sunday, July 5, 2009

12:30 - 5:00 pm?SPORTS AND RECREATION DIVISION

Skyline A Room, Courtyard Marriott

    12:30 pm ? Registration; 1:00 pm ? Meeting begins

Wear your sweats and come ready for hands-on 
presentations in yoga and much more!  Lisamaria Martinez, President



Sunday, July 5, 2009

5:00 - 8:00 pm?JUDO WORKSHOP; SPORTS & REC DIVISION

Skyline B Room, Courtyard Marriott

Join USA Judo Paralympic bronze medal winner Greg 
DeWall to learn about judo from people involved 
in the sport.  See you on the mat!



Monday, July 6, 2009

6:00 - 9:00 pm?INDOOR ROWING; SPORTS & REC DIVISION

Skyline A and B Rooms, Courtyard Marriott

Row your way into fitness and maintain a healthy 
lifestyle using an accessible rowing machine.  Prizes plus plenty of fun!

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From dandrews at visi.com  Wed Jul  1 02:44:45 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:44:45 -0500
Subject: [Cabs-talk] 2009 Motor City March Info Packet
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The 2009 Motor City March for Independence:


NFB in the D







Before the March






?        An information session for Marchers will 
be held on Saturday, July 4, at 6:45 p.m. in the Greco Room on Level 4.


?        The ambassador briefing sessions will be 
held on Sunday, July 5, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. 
in Brul? B Room on Level 5. Those Federationists 
wanting to serve as ambassadors or wanting to 
familiarize themselves with the March and rally, 
can drop in any time during the three hour 
briefing session. The March route and tasks will be covered in detail.


?        Marchers can register for the March, 
turn in donations, and pick up their March items 
(such as t-shirts and medallions) at the 
Imagination Fund table in the Renaissance Foyer 
on Level 4 near the Convention registration table during registration times.






March Gathering Places and Times?Be  Ready to Chant and Cheer






?        Ambassadors and other March volunteers 
need to report at the Wintergarden entrance on 
Atwater Street by 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6.


?        Appointed sign and banner carriers need 
to gather 100 yards to the left of the 
Wintergarden entrance by 6:30 a.m. to pick up their banners/signs.


?        Torchbearers need to gather toward the 
front of the procession, at least 100 yards to 
the right of the Wintergarden entrance at 6:30 a.m.


?        Rally coordinators and stagers need to 
report to Rivard Plaza by 6:30 a.m.


?        Marchers need to gather at least 100 
yards to the right of the Wintergarden entrance by 6:45 a.m.






What will happen at the March


At 6:45 a.m. the March for Independence will 
begin with opening remarks by Dr. Maurer.  The 
Torch of Freedom will be lit and the March will 
begin by 7:00 a.m.!  Around 7:30 a.m., as we are 
heading back toward the Renaissance Center, the 
?mini-Marchers? will join the procession and 
we'll all march together toward the rally site at 
Rivard Plaza.  By 8:00 a.m. we will reach Rivard 
Plaza and the rally will begin.






Route description


1.      Gather at the Wintergarden entrance on 
Atwater Street.  Walk west on the south side of 
Atwater Street toward Renaissance Drive West.  Be 
aware of potential traffic on the north side of the street.
2.      Just after Bates Street (on your right), 
take a left back onto the RiverWalk.
3.      Follow the RiverWalk until passing Hart 
Plaza (on your right) and the Detroit Princess Riverboat (on your left).
4.      Return back to Atwater Street, which 
becomes Civic Center Drive.  Follow Civic Center Drive to Joe Louis Arena.
5.      At the intersection of 3rd Street and 
Civic Center Drive (with Joe Louis Arena on the 
right) make a left back onto the RiverWalk, and 
follow it back toward Hart Plaza.
6.      Take the cobblestone path that leads up to Hart Plaza.
7.      Go through Hart Plaza, past the fountain, 
and toward East Jefferson Avenue.
8.      Just before East Jefferson Avenue, follow 
the large concrete path to the right that crosses 
a dead-end street (to the Ford Auditorium on the 
right) and leads to Bates Street.
9.      Turn right onto Bates Street and continue southeast to Atwater Street.
Make a left back onto Atwater Street and follow 
it east, back toward the Renaissance Center.  We 
will then take the ramp to the RiverWalk.
10.  Continue east along the RiverWalk the short 
distance to Rivard Plaza for the rally.
11.  Join the rally at Rivard Plaza!





The Mini-March


For those who cannot walk the full 4 kilometer 
route (1 kilometer less than last year), there is 
a shorter route of approximately four 
blocks.  This mini-March will join the main 
procession as it passes back by the Renaissance 
Center on the way to the rally site.  To join the 
mini-March, please gather at 7:15 a.m. at the 
Wintergarden exit of the Renaissance Center.  We 
will take the ramp down to the RiverWalk.  If you 
choose to use the steps instead of the ramp to 
the RiverWalk, please note these steps are 
especially deep.  There will be ambassadors on 
hand to make sure mini-Marchers connect with the 
main procession at the right time.





The Rally Program


The rally will begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. 
at Rivard Plaza.  Water will be available at the 
rally site for all participants.  The rally 
program will include speeches by Dr. Maurer, 
Senator Carl Levin of Michigan, and Dave McCurdy 
of the Alliance of Automobile 
Manufacturers.  Three outstanding Imagination 
Fund grant programs will be featured, and be 
ready to dance in the streets when Martha Reeves 
performs some of her Motown hits. At about 8:45 
a.m., Dr. Maurer and other VIPs will lead the 
procession out of the plaza back to the 
Wintergarden.  Marchers should make their way to 
the opening of General Session in the Renaissance 
Ballroom on Level 4 by 9:30 a.m.  Be sure to stay 
for the entire rally?there are bound to be lots 
of surprises throughout the morning!





Transportation


Those with wheelchairs or special transportation 
needs should come to the Imagination Fund table 
during registration times to make sure their needs are met.


From dandrews at visi.com  Wed Jul  1 19:37:03 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:37:03 -0500
Subject: [Cabs-talk] See and Win Orator for Blackberry Smartphones at NFB
	Convention
Message-ID: <auto-000108706958@mailfront2.g2host.com>




Introducing Orator for BlackBerry Smartphones



New screen reader software application provides blind and visually 
impaired customers with a solution to access BlackBerry smartphones

With The National Federation of the Blind conference just around the 
corner, HumanWare is pleased to introduce its newest software 
solution called "Orator for BlackBerry for BlackBerry Smartphones" to 
the NFB members. Access to information through mobile devices is key 
in today's business world and the use of smartphones have become the 
predominant way of communication for business professionals and 
management.  With over 21 million subscribers in 150 countries the 
BlackBerry Smartphones have grown in popularity to become the 
smartphone of choice to stay in touch with work, family and friends 
and important information while on the go. Orator for BlackBerry 
Smartphones is a innovative screen reader software that enables 
visually impaired users to access and operate BlackBerry Smartphones

Issue from a joint collaboration with Code Factory, the leading 
provider of screen reader technology and maker of Mobile Speak, and 
Research In Motion (RIM), the maker of the award winning portfolio of 
BlackBerry products and solutions, Orator for BlackBerry Smartphones 
is design to convert the information visually display on the device 
screen into a voice output enabling people who are visually impaired 
to use BlackBerry smartphones to increase independence and 
productivity in today's competitive world.

Available for the new QWERTY BlackBerry smartphones, Orator for 
BlackBerry Smartphones will provide you with greater freedom to 
manage your daily activities in the way that is most convenient for 
you with the ability to stay connected anytime, anywhere.

If you are attending the National Federation of the Blind conference 
come visit us at the HumanWare booth to be amongst the first to get 
your hands on a personal demonstration and have a sneak peak at this 
coming solution for BlackBerry smartphones.

Whether you are attending the conference or not don't miss the chance 
to win one of 4 BlackBerry smartphones with Orator software package. 
To register your name you must log on at 
<http://www.orator4bb.com/draw>www.orator4bb.com\draw and fill out 
the form. This will automatically enter your name in the draw. 
Winners will be announced on the HumanWare site on July 31

If you are interested in learning more on the Orator for BlackBerry 
Smartphones solution and find out why BlackBerry devices are so 
popular, be sure to attend the product presentation.



Orator for BlackBerry Smartphones: blind access solution for 
BlackBerry Smartphones

When: Friday July 3rd, 2009

Time: 4h00 to 4h50 PM

Where: LaSalle A and B Room, Level 5

Speakers: Michel Pepin, Orator for BlackBerry Smartphones Product 
Manager, HumanWare

 From this session you will learn the features and benefits of this 
screen reader solution and find out more on the BlackBerry device 
applications that will be supported

For those of you that will not be available to attend this 
presentation, be sure to visit us in the exhibit hall at the 
HumanWare booth during the following exhibit hours:

Saturday July 4th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday July 5th, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday July 6th, 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Tuesday July 7th, 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Come and discover if Orator for BlackBerry Smartphone is the solution 
for you to stay connected with what is important in your life.

Visit our web site at www.orator4 bb.com   to find out more about 
this unique mobile solution



About HumanWare

HumanWare (<http://www.humanware.com/>http://www.humanware.com/) is 
the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled. 
HumanWare provides products to people who are blind and have low 
vision and students with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a 
collection of innovative products include BrailleNote, the leading 
productivity device for the blind in education, business and for 
personal use; the Victor Reader product line, the world's leading 
digital audiobook players, and SmartView Xtend, the first fully 
modular and upgradeable CCTV-based video magnifier.




David Andrews and white cane Harry.


From jsorozco at gmail.com  Thu Jul  2 05:58:56 2009
From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco)
Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 01:58:56 -0400
Subject: [Cabs-talk] FW: [TABS] SOUTHERN STRUMS 2009
Message-ID: <9D4607FF996D4C5E89F22885B55BCDE5@Rufus>

From: tabs_students at googlegroups.com [mailto:tabs_students at googlegroups.com]
On Behalf Of Jose Martinez
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 12:51 AM
To: Members at nfb-texas.org; tabs_students at googlegroups.com
Subject: [TABS] SOUTHERN STRUMS 2009


Repost! Repost! Repost! Repost!


Southern Strums is fast approaching, and we wish to invite you to join us on
Monday July 6 at Seldom Blues. One of the Premier restaurants in all of
Detroit. The show starts at 6:00 pm, and it goes till 10:00.
Come out and enjoy the pleasant sounds of Parnell Digs, Chris Danielsen, as
well as a special guest appearance from Detroit's own, Brandy Faye Hawkins,
and much much more live entertainment. All for just a 5 dollar donation.

Make sure to get your presale tickets with a TABS representative. We look
forward in seeing you out there!

And to all, a great convention!
THE TABS PROMOTIONS TEAM!

http://www.myspace.com/tabstudent

http://www.nfb-texas.org/tabs.html

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From slabarre at labarrelaw.com  Thu Jul  2 10:32:39 2009
From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre)
Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:32:39 -0500
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Presenting the 12TH Annual Mock Trial
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PRESENTING THE 12TH ANNUAL MOCK TRIAL
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS
Saturday, July 4th
Ambassador 1 Ballroom, level 3,
Marriott Renaissance Center
  4:30--6:00 p.m.

The National Association of Blind Lawyers is pleased to present the 
12TH Annual Mock Trial featuring the case of Malus v. Malus in the 
District Court for the State of Federation, County of Whoseit, the 
Honorable Charles S. Brown, Presiding.  This case pits a sighted 
father against a blind mother who are getting divorced and fighting 
over their three children.  Randy Malus, the sighted father, alleges 
that the blind are incapable of safely taking care of young 
children.  Angela Malus, the sighted mother, counter alleges that 
Randy is a dead beat dad who is incredibly irresponsible and that the 
children are far better off with her.  Shockingly, Angela's own 
mother, Melissa Love Joy, intends to testify on behalf of Randy 
Malus.  John Goodfellow, Angela's sighted neighbor, intends to tell 
the Court what a wonderful mom Angela is.  Experts on both sides will 
tell the Court with whom the children should be placed.  You the 
audience are the jury and will need to decide who is more competent 
to have custody of these three lovely children, ages 2, 4, and 
7.  All you have to do is pay your juror registration fee of $5.00 
and you can help decide this important case.
Scott C. LaBarre, Esq.
President, NABL
LaBarre Law Offices P.C.
1660 South Albion Street, Ste. 918
Denver, Colorado 80222
303 504-5979 (voice)
303 757-3640 (fax)
<mailto:slabarre at labarrelaw.com>slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail)
<http://www.labarrelaw.com>www.labarrelaw.com (website)


From dandrews at visi.com  Mon Jul  6 15:02:02 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:02:02 -0500
Subject: [Cabs-talk] NFB Convention Stream Available
Message-ID: <auto-000109162336@mailfront2.g2host.com>

Many of you have asked about watching and/or listening to a stream of 
the NFB national convention, now going on in Detroit.  There is a 
audio/video stream that is available when general sessions of the 
convention are in session.  I presume that it will also be available 
for the banquet.  The address is:

http://www.vbossengage.com/Engage/NFB/Index.aspx



David Andrews and white cane Harry.





From dandrews at visi.com  Mon Jul  6 16:39:02 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:39:02 -0500
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Updated Link for NFB Convention Stream
Message-ID: <auto-000106265668@mailfront1.g2host.com>

Earlier today I posted a link to listen/watch a live stream of the 
NFB convention, now going on in Detroit.  The link used an embedded 
Silverlight player that may not be accessible to all.

Below is a new link that uses your default media player.  We 
apologize for any problems that this has caused anybody.

http://vbricksys.edgeboss.net/wmedia-live/vbricksys/58969/300_vbricksys-nfb_30241_090615.asx


Dave



David Andrews and white cane Harry.





From jsorozco at gmail.com  Tue Jul  7 22:42:33 2009
From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco)
Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 18:42:33 -0400
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Vote Organizing Job Opening
Message-ID: <A44B6298C9274BC2BEB8D423586723C5@Rufus>

Subject: Vote Organizing Job Opening



 
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JUST VOTE ARIZONA DISABILITY COALITION 
Looking for a Vote Organizer
	
	
	



JUST VOTE ARIZONA DISABILITY COALITION:
Looking for a Vote Organizer


 
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZER 

I    Project Description: 
The purpose of the Just Vote Arizona! (JVA) - Disability Coalition is to
promote and support equal access, and individual and system advocacy, in
order to maximize opportunities for the inclusion of individuals with
disabilities into the electoral process.

Just Vote Arizona believes that people with all types of disabilities should
have the same civil rights as people without disabilities.  JVA, therefore,
works to change societal attitudes about people with disabilities away from
a patronizing, pitying medical model towards empowerment, independence, and
integration as fully contributing and voting members of their communities.

The Just Vote Arizona! Disability Coalition is composed of various
disabilities related organizations that seek to increase the number people
with disabilities in Arizona who are registered to vote and turnout to vote.
Additionally, the coalition seeks to promote and assess the implementation
of the Help America Vote Act.

II    Position Description
The primary focus of the community organizer position is to assist with
coordinating, promoting, and supporting the goals of the Disability
Coalition as directed by the JVA Coordinator.

This position is part time - 20 hours weekly, with flexible scheduling and
some working remotely possible.

III    Key Functions and Responsibilities include: 

1.    Assist with organizing and mobilizing a grassroots network in Arizona.

2.    Implement actions steps that support voter registration drives and
"Get out the Vote (GOTV) campaigns

3.    Perform administrative and communications tasks necessary to
grassroots organizing, such as, maintaining a database of contacts, creating
and administering listservs, sending action alerts, and overseeing the
project's website.

4.    Assist with coordinating and integrating JVA activities with other
disability related advocacy groups.

5.    Develop contact lists for key reporters related to print and
electronic media; plan and execute regular media hits

6.    Write educational material, op ed and press materials for voter
registration drives and GOTV campaigns.

7.    Research project related issues in order to develop appropriate
messaging in written materials and for public presentations.

8.    Provide periodic written progress reports to the JVA Coordinator
related to the completion of the JVA goals and objectives and other assigned
activities.

9.    Carry out the key functions and responsibilities of the position in
compliance with federal state and local laws and ordinances.

10.    And other duties as may be assigned.

IV    Position Requirements:

1.    Bachelor's degree or sufficient related experience.

2.    Proficient computer skills and experience working with MS Office
software, in particular with database programs.

3.    Good verbal and written communication skills with experience in
presenting ideas clearly and persuasively.

4.    Ability to exercise discretion and initiative in organizing and
implementing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

5.    Demonstrated ability and commitment to work with diverse and
multicultural populations.

6.    Ability and willingness to travel around the state as needed.

V    Desired Attributes: 

1.    Knowledge of Help America Vote Act, the Voters Registration Act,
American with Disabilities Act, the Rehab Act and/or other state and
national laws regarding the rights of people with disabilities.

2.    Personal experience with a disability and/or the disability community
and a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and goals
of the disability rights movement.


3.    Creativity, leadership and initiative in carrying out assigned tasks
and ability to exercise independent judgment.

4.    Bilingual ability - English/Spanish

VI    Salary: $18,000 - 22,000 commensurate with experience.  

VII    Term: This position is currently funded for one year only. Continued
employment is contingent upon future funding

VIII    To Apply Please Submit:
1.    A cover letter with a narrative description of your interest and
experience,
2.    Your resume and
3.    Three professional references.  

Send your materials:
Email    tony at azsilc.org
Mail    Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council
The Disability Empowerment Center
5025 E Washington Street, Suite 214
        Phoenix, AZ 85034

Persons with disabilities & minorities are encouraged to apply.

Submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2009.  The position will remain
open until filled.


About the Disability Vote Project
DVP works in a non-partisan manner to eliminate the barriers to voting and,
in close collaboration with coalition partners in states around the country,
to increase political participation for individuals with disabilities. DVP
aims to get people with disabilities registered to vote; strives to educate
them on how to get to their polling places and what their rights are at the
polling places; and works to make polling places accessible to voters with
all disabilities. 

 
About AAPD 
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is the largest
national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United
States. It organizes the disability community to be a powerful force for
change - politically, economically, and socially - and recognizes the value
of working in broad coalitions to foster unity, leadership and impact.  AAPD
is dedicated to achieving total equality for and full participation of
people with disabilities in all aspects of society, recognizing that this is
the social justice issue of our time. 
	


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From fowlers at syix.com  Tue Jul 14 18:04:19 2009
From: fowlers at syix.com (Angela fowler)
Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:04:19 -0700
Subject: [Cabs-talk] FW: NEW! MS Office Training Options from Rigel!
Message-ID: <27EA06B27FA4497786234E20A2BA080D@angelab>

These guys teach the use of mainstream applications with screen reading
software. They've got a lot of experience, and I highly recommend them.

  _____  

From: Connie Leblond [mailto:ccleblond at rigeltechnology.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 9:16 AM
To: Angela fowler
Cc: Andy Baracco; Andrews, David ; Andrea Longoria; Andrea; Ananda India;
Amy Loomis; Amy; amanda_bybee at lbcenter.org; Allison Passino; Allison
Greenwood; Alliance for Technology; Allen Ramos; Alicia Richards; Alice
Gottschling; Alfred Alrich; ALenane at aol.com; Alco Canfield; Albert Yoo;
albert griffith; AJ Milligan; Ahmed Amin; Aguilar.Cynthia; Aguilar.Cynthia;
Aerial Gilbert; Adrea Beaver; Adle, Laila; Adewunmi Adeyemi; Adele Moller;
Adaptive Technology Center; Adam Gaffney; Adam D. Berr; Adam Berr; Adam @ AR
Sign & Supply, Inc.; Abby Vincent; Aaron Markovitz; Pedro Romero
Subject: NEW! MS Office Training Options from Rigel!


Please share the following announcement with others who may be interested.
 
        Hello everyone,
It's time to start thinking about the Fall instructional offerings, and we
have developed
some new options because we know that everyone has different goals and skill
levels.
Therefore, Rigel Technology now has three separate options for our on-line
Microsoft Office training.
They are as follows:
1.
 Microsoft Office Specialist Certification.  This is our good old flagship
course
to prepare students to take the Microsoft Office 2007 Specialist Test.  We
follow
a Microsoft approved curriculum, and focus on using the Office Suite with
various
screen reading and magnification applications.  This course has a set
schedule of
two 2-hour classes per week and runs for 12 weeks.  Students are tested at
various
stages in the training and also get a final exam based on the content and
structure
of the actual Microsoft Office Specialist certification test. The course
covers Microsoft
Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint.  Students will receive a
certificate of
Completion.
2.
 Microsoft Office Light.  Not all students will be pursuing actual
certification,
and are just interested in gaining new skills to enhance job performance, or
to have
a better chance to get a job.  Perhaps you are self-employed and want a
better understanding
of what Microsoft Office can do for you.  This course has been designed for
you.
The Office Light course is based on a Microsoft approved curriculum, but it
is not
the entire curriculum.  Students will receive six 2-hour classes.  The first
2 sessions
will be about Microsoft Word, the following two sessions will cover Excel,
the fifth
session will cover Outlook, and the last session will take up using
PowerPoint.
One additional session will be given as a final exam.  Students will receive
a Certificate
of Completion.
3.
Microsoft Office Expert Certification Class.  This course runs for six
2-hour sessions.
Students must have completed the Rigel Technology Microsoft Office
Specialist Certification
course for Office 2007.  Students will choose one of two Expert paths:
Microsoft
Word, or Microsoft Excel.  This course is designed to prepare students for
the Microsoft
Office Expert Certification exam.  After the 12 hours of instructional time,
students
will be given a test based on the Microsoft Office Expert exam.
All Office Specialist and Office Expert Certification Students will receive
a book
and CD of the curriculum.  Office Specialist and Expert courses begin
September 8,
2009.  Tuition must be pre-paid by check, credit card, or government agency
authorization.
Microsoft Office Light classes are individually focused and students may
begin at
a time and date convenient to them.  Tuition may be paid for all sessions at
once,
or a student may opt to pay per session if paying by check or credit card.
Payments
from government agencies must be for all sessions.
For more information, or to register for a course, call 
888-723-5011, ext. 1.
We look forward to your participation.
Best regards,
Connie Leblond
Rigel Technology
www.rigeltechnology.com


From jsorozco at gmail.com  Thu Jul 16 22:02:59 2009
From: jsorozco at gmail.com (Joe Orozco)
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:02:59 -0400
Subject: [Cabs-talk] FW: AmeriCorps Alumni Sought for Prestigious Eli Segal
	Fellowship
Message-ID: <05AF1D06541942B5AECAAB8E68DB235C@Rufus>

Subject: AmeriCorps Alumni Sought for Prestigious Eli Segal Fellowship

AmeriCorps Alumni Sought for Prestigious Eli Segal Fellowship

CONTACT: April Durrant
Phone: 801-524-5411 x3
Email: elisegalfellowship at cns.gov

Washington, DC - The Corporation for National and Community Service is
seeking applications from former AmeriCorps members who are interested in
serving as the 2009-2010 Eli Segal Fellow, a year-long leadership
opportunity to help advance national service policy, operations, and
strategy from the Office of the CEO at Corporation headquarters. 

This prestigious fellowship was created in 2006 to honor the legacy of Eli
Segal, who was a key architect of the 1993 national service legislation and
served as the first CEO of the Corporation from 1993 to 1995. Segal died in
February 2006.

The fellowship is open to AmeriCorps alumni who have demonstrated
exceptional leadership, drive, and commitment to national service, and who
are committed to advancing the mission and goals of the Corporation. The
duties of the selected fellow will include helping to advance the mission of
national service and the strategic goals of the Corporation while working
closely with the CEO on projects that benefit the national service field. 

The 2009-2010 fellow will serve at moment of strong momentum for the
Corporation and the larger service and volunteering movement. President
Obama has made service a central cause of the Presidency and has called on
all Americans to make service a part of their daily lives. The President's
strong focus has resulted in several early achievements, including record
turnout on the Martin Luther King Day of Service, Recovery Act funding to
support 13,000 new AmeriCorps members, passage of the landmark Edward M.
Kennedy Serve America Act, and the launch of the United We Serve initiative.


The fellowship offers the opportunity for career development and gaining a
first-hand understanding of national service and the workings of a Federal
agency. The fellowship will last for a term of not more than 13 months
beginning in September 2009 and includes a $27,000 salary, plus benefits. 

Eligible applicants for the fellowship include all AmeriCorps alums who
served full-time in the past three years. Exceptions to the three-year limit
may be made for candidates who have been in school full-time since serving
in AmeriCorps, or who have been in military or other national service such
as the Peace Corps. The Segal family will be represented in the selection
process.

The deadline to apply for the Eli Segal Fellowship is July 31. For further
information, application instructions, and frequently asked questions,
please visit: www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/09_0713_eli_segal.htm. For
questions, please email elisegalfellowship at cns.gov. Visit
https://applicationmanager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=263049 to apply online.

Also, on July 23, 2009, there will be a conference call dedicated to
answering questions about the fellowship from 4 PM to 5 PM Eastern Time.

Call Date: July 23, 2009
Call Time:  4:00pm Eastern Time
Duration:  1 hour
Toll Free Number:  888-769-9419
Pass Code:  9527552

The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that
improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement
through service and volunteering. Each year, the Corporation engages four
million Americans of all ages and backgrounds through its Senior Corps,
AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs. For more information,
visit NationalService.gov.

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From MRiccobono at nfb.org  Sun Jul 19 00:57:53 2009
From: MRiccobono at nfb.org (Riccobono,
	Mark)
Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:57:53 -0500
Subject: [Cabs-talk] NFB Youth March for Independence
Message-ID: <auto-000108131866@mailfront1.g2host.com>


Come join the National Federation of the Blind 
for a historic gathering to celebrate the next generation of blind innovators!

On Friday, July 31, the blind students and their 
mentors from the 2009 NFB Youth Slam will gather 
in our nation?s capitol for an inspirational 
rally at the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool 
followed by the NFB Youth March for Independence 
on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. After 
the march, blind students, blind mentors, and 
friends will gather for a celebratory program of 
the past week?s achievements in the United States 
Capitol Visitor Center.  Members of congress will 
be in attendance, and speakers will include Dr. 
Marc Maurer (President of the NFB), NFB Youth 
Slam students, members of the United States 
Congress, and officials from NASA including one 
of the astronauts from the STS 125 shuttle 
mission--the same mission that carried two Louis 
Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollars to space.



We encourage Federationists and friends to come 
be part of these historic events?you will not want to miss it!



Schedule of Events:

The rally at the Lincoln Memorial will kick off 
at 2:45 p.m. just in front of the reflecting pool 
and at the foot of the steps where so many other 
revolutionary historic gatherings have taken place.



The NFB Youth March is expected to leave the 
rally site at the Lincoln Memorial at 
approximately 3:20 p.m. proceeding down the 
National Mall to the National Air and Space 
Museum.  Please note that the distance from the 
memorial to the museum is approximately 1.5 miles.



The closing ceremonies at the Capitol Visitors 
Center will begin at 5:30 pm. (doors open) with 
the program beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Congressional Auditorium.



The Capitol Visitor Center is closed to the 
public, so please let security know that you are 
attending the NFB event.  We encourage you to get 
there early as there is a security screening 
before the entrance to the Capitol Visitor 
Center; the link to items that are not permitted 
is 
<http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/Visit/Visitor%20Safety%20and%20Policies/>http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/Visit/Visitor%20Safety%20and%20Policies/. 




The Capitol Visitors Center entrance is on the 
East side of the Capitol near the intersection of First and Maryland streets.



If you are coming to the concluding ceremony 
only, the easiest way to get there is by metro.  The three closest stops are:
    * Union Station ? Located at First Street, NW, and Massachusetts Avenue
    * Capitol South ? Located at First Street between C and D Streets, SE
    * Federal Center, SW ? Located at the 
Southwest corner of Third and D streets, SW

For more information about the metro, visit 
<http://www.wmata.com/>http://www.wmata.com/.



Please join us for this historic event where the 
next generation of the blind is helping to change 
what it means to be blind!  The NFB Youth Slam is 
one of the ways that the National Federation of 
the Blind Jernigan Institute is providing more 
opportunities for blind youth to pursue careers 
that were once falsely perceived as impossible 
and empowering the next generation to interject 
their voice into the leadership of this country.



Let us celebrate the accomplishments of these 
youth and their mentors while looking forward to 
their future full of opportunities!



If you have any questions, please call Mark 
Riccobono at 410-659-9314 ext. 2368 or e-mail 
<mailto:mriccobono at nfb.org>mriccobono at nfb.org



From fowlers at syix.com  Mon Jul 20 16:49:31 2009
From: fowlers at syix.com (Angela fowler)
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:49:31 -0700
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Join us for a day on the River, register online
Message-ID: <E76E4516793247E7B8053181B5E114E6@angelab>

Dear Friends,
    As many of you know, CABS will be hosting an all day river rafting trip
on Saturday, August 8th. You can now read all about this exciting event on
our web site,
 
http://www.nfbcal.org/cabs/rafting%202.html
 
Where you can also fill out our online registration form. So check it out,
and I look forward to seeing you on the river.
 
   
Thank you
 
Angela Fowler
 
fowlers at syix.com
 


From jktomasell at aol.com  Mon Jul 20 17:36:22 2009
From: jktomasell at aol.com (jktomasell at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:36:22 -0400
Subject: [Cabs-talk] CABS river rafting trip
Message-ID: <8CBD777BBD68A89-D84-BD6@mblk-d51.sysops.aol.com>

Greetings fellow Federationists and other interested thrill seekers!!!!

The California Association of Blind Students eagerly invites you to 
join us on August 8, 2009 for the most awesome river rafting excursion 
anyone has ever known, EVER!!!
We will be rafting down the exhilarating class 2 & 3 rapids on the 
south fork portion of the American River.  If you want more information 
about the river rafting trip please go to the CABS website at: 
http://www.nfbcal.org/cabs/rafting%202.html.  Let?s build an 
unforgettable memory together.  Now let?s, ?BRING ON THE RAPIDS!!!?

Sincerely,
Jaime Tomasello






From jktomasell at aol.com  Mon Jul 20 18:06:46 2009
From: jktomasell at aol.com (jktomasell at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:06:46 -0400
Subject: [Cabs-talk] NFBC SF Chapter pin fundraiser
Message-ID: <8CBD77BFAD13951-D84-DD4@mblk-d51.sysops.aol.com>

Hello:

    The San Francisco Chapter of the NFBC is selling a very cool and 
creative tactile lapel pin as a fundraiser for the chapter.  The pin is 
made up of the Golden Gate Bridge with the who?s it mascot walking 
across the bridge from right to left.  On the bottom right hand corner 
of the pin it says San Francisco in Braille.  The length of the lapel 
pin is 1.25 inches in length.  The pins cost $5 per pin.  If you would 
like to purchase a pin either come to our next San Francisco Chapter 
meeting on August 15th. From 1-3 pm. At the SF Lighthouse to purchase a 
pin and check out what the SF chapter is doing.  Or let the SF chapter 
know how many you as an individual and/or chapter would like to 
purchase and we can mail them to individuals and/or chapter presidents 
in the affiliate.  If so, it will be $5 per pin + the cost of shipping. 
  We hope that many will purchase this awesome pin from the San 
Francisco chapter especially since the Golden Gate bridge is such a 
famous and historical landmark in California.

Sincerely,
Jaime Tomasello, Secretary of the San Francisco Chapter of the NFBC





From JFreeh at nfb.org  Thu Jul 23 08:42:39 2009
From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh,
	Jessica)
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:42:39 -0500
Subject: [Cabs-talk] National Federation of the Blind and Blind Business
 Owner File Complaint with Small Business Administration
Message-ID: <auto-000111412056@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 and Blind Business Owner
File Complaint with Small Business Administration





SBA's Inaccessible Web Site Discriminates Against the Blind



Baltimore, Maryland (July 22, 2009): The National Federation of the 
Blind, the nation's oldest and largest organization of blind people 
and the leading advocate for equal access by the blind to information 
technology, and Virgil Stinnett, a blind business owner from 
Honolulu, Hawaii, filed an administrative complaint today with the 
Small Business Administration (SBA).  The complaint asserts that the 
SBA's Web site violates Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act because 
it is inaccessible to blind people who use text-to-speech screen 
access technology or Braille displays to access information on the 
Internet.  Because of the inaccessibility of the SBA Web site, blind 
people cannot fill out forms on the site or take online courses 
offered by the SBA.  Mr. Stinnett was unable to apply for 
certification under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act because of 
the inaccessibility of the Web site.  Section 8(a) certification 
would provide Mr. Stinnett's business with access to federal and 
private procurement markets.



Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, 
said: "Blind Americans have the same dreams, the same goals, and the 
same entrepreneurial spirit as all other Americans.  If we are to 
have equal access to the tools and techniques needed to be effective 
business owners and to compete on terms of equality with our sighted 
peers, we must have equal access to the resources offered on the SBA 
Web site and other government sites.  The National Federation of the 
Blind demands equality for blind business owners and will tolerate 
nothing less."



Virgil Stinnett, owner of Good News HI, a business providing military 
dining services, said: "As a blind entrepreneur, access to the SBA 
Web site is critical in order for me to use its programs and services 
and expand my business.  The fact that I could not access the Web 
site has cost me time and resources that I would not have needed to 
expend if I had been able to use the site like everyone else.  I hope 
the action we are taking today will prompt the SBA to take immediate 
steps so that all Americans, blind and sighted, have equal access to 
the programs, training, and resources that it provides."



Complainants are represented by attorneys Daniel F. Goldstein and 
Allison L. Harper of Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP, <?xml:namespace 
prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />120 
E. Baltimore Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202, (410) 962-1030, 
fax: (410) 385-0869, <mailto:dfg at browngold.com>dfg at browngold.com, 
<mailto:ah at browngold.com>ah at browngold.com, 
<http://www.browngold.com/>www.browngold.com.





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From slabarre at labarrelaw.com  Fri Jul 24 03:24:38 2009
From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre)
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:24:38 -0500
Subject: [Cabs-talk] Looking for People
Message-ID: <auto-000108919123@mailfront1.g2host.com>

Greetings:

We are very interested in talking to anyone who 
is blind/visually impaired and interested in 
pursuing a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from 
Palmer College of Chiropractic.  We are also 
interested in talking to any blind/visually 
impaired employees who either work directly for 
or through a contractor to provide 
switchboard/communication services for the 
Veterans Administration.  Finally, we are 
interested in speaking with anyone, 
blind/visually impaired, who is planning on 
attending law school, is currently an undergrad, 
and who plans on taking the LSAT either this fall or in the next year.

Please contact me at the below information.
Thanks,
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)
<mailto:slabarre at labarrelaw.com>slabarre at labarrelaw.com (e-mail)
<http://www.labarrelaw.com>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 
the sender at 303) 504-5979 or 
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and destroy and delete it from your system. This 
message and any attachments are covered by the Electronic
Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. ?? 2510-2521.



From AZNOR99 at aol.com  Mon Jul 27 00:20:19 2009
From: AZNOR99 at aol.com (by way of David Andrews <dandrews@visi.com>)
Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:20:19 -0500
Subject: [Cabs-talk] NFB Youth Slam Now on Twitter
Message-ID: <auto-000109213902@mailfront1.g2host.com>


200 blind high school students have just 
converged on the campus of the University of 
Maryland to spend a wild week learning about 
science, technology, engineering, and math.  With 
more than 70 adult blind mentors, they will build 
greenhouses, dissect sharks, learn CSI techniques, and even drive cars.



You can follow along through the week and learn 
breaking news from the NFB Youth Slam by going to

<http://www.twitter.com/NFBYouthSlam>www.twitter.com/NFBYouthSlam

or follow ???NFBYouthSlam??? if you already have a Twitter account,.



Two hundred blind and low vision students from 
all across the country will attend this five-day 
adventure that will engage, inspire, and 
encourage the next generation of blind youth to 
consider careers falsely believed to be 
impossible for the blind.  Have you ever wanted 
to build and launch a rocket?  Are you interested 
in learning about forensics?  Or do you have an 
interest in journalism?  The possibilities are plentiful at the NFB Youth Slam!

While staying at the University of Maryland, 
College Park, students will be mentored by blind 
role models during fun and challenging activities 
designed to build confidence and increase science literacy.  Participants
Students and mentors dance during the closing party of the 2007
will also have the opportunity to attend 
workshops on topics such as leadership, career 
preparation, and blindness.  In addition, 
students will have time for fun and mingling 
during social activities, such as extreme sports, 
recreation night, and a talent show.


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From dandrews at visi.com  Fri Jul 31 15:36:12 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:36:12 -0500
Subject: [Cabs-talk] How many children in America are not taught to read?
Message-ID: <auto-000109959805@mailfront1.g2host.com>

 From Dr. Maurer:

Subject: [Brl-campaign] How many children in America are not taught to read?

The answer is 90 percent if the children are 
blind.  Most Americans are shocked to hear this 
statistic.  And we should be.  The blind read and write using
Braille, so why is our educational system failing 
to teach Braille to so many children?  Why are 
these children being denied the opportunities that come
with a proper education?  What if you could not 
read and write?  Where would you be today?

There are three primary reasons for this 
educational crisis: (1) there are not enough 
Braille teachers; (2) some teachers of blind children have not received
enough training; and (3) many educators do not 
think Braille instruction is even necessary.

To bring critically-needed attention to this 
educational crisis, the United States Congress 
authorized the minting of the 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial
Silver Dollar with a portion of the sale of each 
coin going toward a revolutionary and 
comprehensive Braille literacy campaign.

Learning to read and write is fundamental to 
education, which in turn is paramount to full and 
equal participation in American society.  This coin, the
first U.S. coin to have proper tactile Braille, 
symbolizes independence, opportunity, and the 
potential of blind people to make significant contributions
to society when they learn to read and write 
using Braille.  To learn more, read our report
The Braille Literacy Crisis in America,
or watch our video
Making Change with a Dollar.

Please purchase this unique and beautiful coin now
  and help solve this educational crisis for blind children in America.

The law authorizing this 2009 silver dollar 
requires that any coins not sold by midnight on 
December 31, 2009, be melted down.  Time is of the essence??a
90 percent illiteracy rate is not acceptable and 
the opportunity to purchase this coin will soon be gone.

Be part of the solution, give the gift of 
literacy, and create new opportunities.
Please buy the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar now.

Marc Maurer, President

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND  




