[Faith-talk] Welcome to the inaugural issue of the NFB Jernigan Institute newsletter!

Sat Feb 9 15:11:06 CST 2008

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>Imagineering Our Future
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>Issue 1
>February 6, 2008
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>Message from the Executive Director
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>Welcome to the first issue of Imagineering Our Future--the online
>newsletter of the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan
>Institute.
>
>The dictionary lists "imagineer" as a verb meaning to put creative
>ideas into practical use; to devise and use imaginative ideas or
>technologies. Imagineering--turning creative ideas and
>partnerships into practical research, education, technology, products, and
>services to help the world's blind achieve independence--is at
>the heart of the work in the NFB Jernigan Institute.
>
>The purpose of this new online newsletter is to deliver timely,
>dynamic content to our friends and supporters about the innovation,
>inspiration, and imagination being generated through our work in the
>Institute and throughout the National Federation of the
>Blind.
>
>As you know, the Jernigan Institute is more than a building
>located at the National Center for the Blind in Baltimore, Maryland;
>it is a revolution, a vehicle for building a future full of
>opportunities, and an expression of the imaginative hopes
>and dreams of the blind themselves.
>
>We plan to deliver Imagineering Our Future to you on a regular basis
>and hope you will let us know what content will be most
>meaningful to you as a friend, a member of the Federation family, or
>one of our treasured donors.
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>You can help guide the future of this newsletter by sending your
>thoughts and ideas to: 
><mailto:JerniganInstitute at nfb.org>JerniganInstitute at nfb.org
>We especially welcome your stories about how the work of the NFB
>Jernigan Institute has impacted your life.
>
>Thank you for supporting our Jernigan Institute and helping us build a
>future full of opportunities.
>
>Graphic: Signature of Mark Riccobono
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>Mark Riccobono, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute
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>e-Departments in this issue:
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>* What's New
>* Education
>* Technology Talk
>* Independence Market
>* Parents of Blind Children
>* Upcoming Events
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>Featured NFB News
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>Photo: Dr. Betsy Zaborowski
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>The Members Hall of the Jernigan Institute was overflowing the night
>of Sunday, January 27th, for a memorial celebration of the life and
>legacy of our first Jernigan Institute executive director, Dr.
>Betsy Zaborowski. Colleagues, friends, and
>members came to pay tribute to the formidable woman we
>affectionately called "Dr. Z." The crowd was addressed by Maryland
>Governor Martin O'Malley and Senator Barbara Mikulski and other
>speakers from around the world. One item on the program
>included a video
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=HANt_DsrgMShxMRcSMNswg>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=HANt_DsrgMShxMRcSMNswg 
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>about Betsy Zaborowski's amazing contribution to the
>blind of the world.
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>Education
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>Online registration is still open for the February
>21 Transition to Independence Career Fair
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=2O00FG1ngqQs4MB482afHg>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=2O00FG1ngqQs4MB482afHg 
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>for students, parents, and teachers. Be sure to visit the Web
>page for a list of workshops on transitioning from high
>school to work, higher education, or life-skills training.
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>The Junior Science Academy
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=8gpyUUiVmMe4JMvXNkUEpg>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=8gpyUUiVmMe4JMvXNkUEpg 
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>in July is the first program of its kind for blind students in
>grades three through six. Applications for students and mentors must
>be received by March 31 to be considered. Learn more about or
>apply for the Junior Science Academy
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=C5mZCE8cc8QAEzIN2VRQKw>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=C5mZCE8cc8QAEzIN2VRQKw 
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>Product and Access Technology Talk
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>In January the Jernigan Institute Access Technology Team attended the
>Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas. Then it was on to
>make presentations at the Assistive Technology Industry
>Association conference in Orlando. Find details about the activities
>and experiences of the Team in the new Access Technology
>Blog.
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=EhmubfYwPnddWrLQePzG8w>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=EhmubfYwPnddWrLQePzG8w 
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>The first cell phone that reads print to the blind, the
>knfbREADER Mobile, has been unveiled and is scheduled to go to
>market this month. Compact enough to fit in a shirt pocket,
>it is the smallest text-to-speech device in the world.
>Read the Associated Press
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=b6bbYLy2lBjAVAurdBYSYQ>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=b6bbYLy2lBjAVAurdBYSYQ 
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>and Washington Post articles and hear the
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=RzoKesCfpyDxsP0grIX9fQ>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=RzoKesCfpyDxsP0grIX9fQ 
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>NPR "Morning Edition" coverage
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=CsRCd3kDDgVXViCzeoR90g>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=CsRCd3kDDgVXViCzeoR90g 
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>of this product launch.
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>Independence Market
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>Photo: Victor Reader Stream
>The NFB is proud to now retail the Victor Reader
>Stream--an accessible portable DAISY Mp3 player and voice
>recorder offering high performance and extensive functionality at an
>affordable price--including a 1 gig SD card.
>
>See this device and hundreds of pieces of literature and
>other items helpful to the blind at the NFB Independence
>Market Online
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=r78oBdHlhkuDe8tr2hbktw>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=r78oBdHlhkuDe8tr2hbktw 
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>Parents of Blind Children
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>In the annual Braille Reading Pals Program,
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>parents and children (and a Beanie Baby® "pal") 
>together read storybooks with both Braille and 
>print pages. In preliminary results of surveys 
>added this fourth year, parents report that once
>unmotivated children now look forward to reading Braille every
>day. One goal of this research is to discover common factors
>among families that encourage Braille literacy. Learn more about
>the new evaluation component of this pre-literacy program.
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=5C5TqsVMPfRIbau60qjpNg>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=5C5TqsVMPfRIbau60qjpNg 
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>NFB outreach to parents and educators of blind children at the
>national and local levels includes the NFB National Organization
>of Parents of Blind Children and the periodical
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=kOv8IpmGtPrsAYFRz4Z9aA>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=kOv8IpmGtPrsAYFRz4Z9aA 
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>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=Kk2xvgolppM02XhqTLHnRQ ..
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>Future Reflections
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=bRxhpKoat57Mm6dzFJHAwA>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=bRxhpKoat57Mm6dzFJHAwA 
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>NFB Upcoming Events
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>* February 21, 2008 Transition to Independence Career Fair
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=5Hkeeq-u5hwoZBVNsPhMAw>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=5Hkeeq-u5hwoZBVNsPhMAw 
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>for blind youth in grades eight through twelve
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>Blind transition-age youth, their parents, and teachers attend
>workshops for students and adults
>Go for the Gold on February 21, register now!
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>* April 4, 2008 The 2008 Celebration
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=weTUoNgDXMceLpKAWWMaTw>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=weTUoNgDXMceLpKAWWMaTw 
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>an evening of fun, food, and entertainment
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>It's the National Center for the Blind's anniversary!
>Join us on April 4 to Celebrate 30 Years of History in
>Maryland. Get your tickets now!
>Sponsorships & Silent Auction donations still accepted
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>* April 10-11, 2008 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=Owtp2ymTfSmh9raBvmr1nQ>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=Owtp2ymTfSmh9raBvmr1nQ 
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>will examine the current status of disability law and
>discuss future changes
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>Seating is limited and registration ends February 25
>CLE credit documentation provided
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>* June 29-July 5, 2008 NFB 68th annual National
>Convention
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=-ISd_04HSypxwk0tGIlGog>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=-ISd_04HSypxwk0tGIlGog 
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>Dallas, Texas
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>* July 2, 2008 NFB March for Independence
><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=jfsHwnH4jc_xMgCCRvu3VA>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=jfsHwnH4jc_xMgCCRvu3VA 
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>Dallas, Texas. Learn how you can help!
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>* July 23-27, 2008 Junior Science Academy for ages eight to
>twelve
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=m1k8izykaPeJzSRNkG9JRg>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=m1k8izykaPeJzSRNkG9JRg 
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>Thank you for reading Imagineering Our Future.
>Please watch your mailbox for more issues to come.
>
>Photo: Blind little girl with cane
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>Support the Jernigan Institute through the Imagination Fund
><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=_6trDJLggcbiBfxONnB23A>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=_6trDJLggcbiBfxONnB23A 
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>Photo: Blind youth reading Braille book
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>Interesting links:
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>Archive of Straight Talk about Vision Loss videos
><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=VfYubfuWWkzz9-ybgWAU0A>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=VfYubfuWWkzz9-ybgWAU0A 
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>National Center for Blind Youth in Science
><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=8GEagqmmYaPVPB_arBcuIw>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=8GEagqmmYaPVPB_arBcuIw 
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>Access Technology Tips
><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=NCGzJ3WsVGdm0Zu1vH-mtQ>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=NCGzJ3WsVGdm0Zu1vH-mtQ 
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>Photo: Blind girl examining model of constellations
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>Blogs:
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>Access Technology
><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=su1kK86C7fMQPmUczoXTog>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=su1kK86C7fMQPmUczoXTog 
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>Voice of the Nation's Blind
><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=QH1nUQ8dN_2v6URvU2ye4Q>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=QH1nUQ8dN_2v6URvU2ye4Q 
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>Photo: Blind boy with tactile globe
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>Publication archives:
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>Voice of the Diabetic
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=xGq5Knw2SNZ5mAUDC-1fFw>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=xGq5Knw2SNZ5mAUDC-1fFw 
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>Future Reflections
><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=D9avq-AZZQFZJZUavsE_Bw>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=D9avq-AZZQFZJZUavsE_Bw 
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>Braille Monitor
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><http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=OyZz8pJXKVjqcXvTp22uKQ>http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=OyZz8pJXKVjqcXvTp22uKQ 
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>Photo: Senior couple
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>Photo: Mom and son take a moment and a hug
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>Graphic Logo: National Federation of the Blind
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>Visit us at nfb.org
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>Imagine a Future Full of Opportunity
>
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