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Imagineering Our Future
Issue 1 February 6, 2008
Message from the Executive Director
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, technologies, 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.
You can help guide the future of this newsletter by sending your thoughts
and ideas to: _JerniganInstitute at nfb.org_
(mailto:JerniganInstitute at nfb.org?subject=Reply%20to%20Imagineering%20ur%20Future%20Issue%201) . 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 fu
ture full of opportunities.
Mark Riccobono, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute
____________________________________
e-Departments in this issue:
* _What's New_ (mip://01624450/default.html#New)
* _Education_ (mip://01624450/default.html#Education)
* _Technology Talk_ (mip://01624450/default.html#Technology)
* _Independence Market_ (mip://01624450/default.html#Independence)
* _Parents of Blind Children_ (mip://01624450/default.html#Parents)
* _Upcoming Events_ (mip://01624450/default.html#Upcoming)
____________________________________
Featured NFB News
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_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=VEYs74sDQnuRW8Jpq2BUdQ..) _ about Betsy Zaborowski_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=WO6TgE5TvNi79Ffm76p14Q..) 's amazing
contribution to the blind of the world.
____________________________________
Education
Online registration is still open for the February 21 _Transition to
Independence Career Fair_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=84A1_UbDHeLL15nnH0RoWA..) 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.
The _Junior Science Academy_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=M-Q1uZ7cVNRcYt1FRNzWeg..) 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_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=3SxyEwRBlDSHbwIcvo4_-w..) .
____________________________________
Product and Access Technology Talk
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_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=dTy65CLdaXJ3bTCy0UsFdA..) .
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_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=k4v9KQN9MGXQeHhjKBn3hg..) and _Washington Post_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=1GFBow2oDqsKD8ET4_uR-w..) articles and hear the _NPR
"Morning Edition" coverage_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=xsiECRnPNbqX8A_vPsX4mw..) of this product launch.
____________________________________
Independence Market
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_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=REuJrqD6vp8BqSBYWX0-vw..) .
____________________________________
Parents of Blind Children
In the annual _Braille Reading Pals Program_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=CKe6HtNCK5Dyhun2105xHw..) , 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_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=xfbfUivSAepRd2wO6R_bxQ..) of this
pre-literacy program.
_NFB outreach to parents_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=__wrB43QXHiCYF6Hjjgkzg..) and educators of blind children at the national and
local levels includes the _NFB National Organization of Parents of Blind
Children_ (http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=UoaVrPkNxnOTXg3nTcT9aw..)
and the periodical _Future Reflections_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=LuY9EGBprtjc072sMnnz-g..) .
____________________________________
NFB Upcoming Events
* February 21, 2008 _Transition to Independence Career Fair_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=DKPloU0l6eG3xCpP3WR29Q..) for blind
youth in grades eight through twelve
Blind transition-age youth, their parents, and teachers attend workshops
for students and adults
Go for the Gold on February 21, _register now_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=aryjnVVwfEg5Zn7sIKywAw..) !
* April 4, 2008 _The 2008 Celebration_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=NIY12x7aX9wLUthDGHbmIA..) , an evening of fun, food, and
entertainment
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!_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=upmMzqz1DYmK2UHQ9xOLGw..)
Sponsorships & Silent Auction donations still accepted
* April 10-11, 2008 _Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=BJ3nSbuRQ4aJv_Cj_iI0ZQ..) will examine
the current status of disability law and discuss future changes
Seating is limited and registration ends February 25
CLE credit documentation provided
* June 29-July 5, 2008 NFB 68th annual _National Convention_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=YOM8SQbkcGMT5gZhVnaZrQ..) , Dallas, Texas
* July 2, 2008 NFB _March for Independence_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=j_7Sr2mKIZky1sSUj6cMeg..) , Dallas, Texas.
Learn how you can help!
* July 23-27, 2008 _Junior Science Academy_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=cbKOO76jY6WEi3Bi-pxQMg..) for ages eight to twelve
_Back to Top_ (mip://01624450/default.html#Top)
Thank you for reading Imagineering Our Future.
Please watch your mailbox for more issues to come.
Support the Jernigan Institute through the _Imagination Fund_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=2rEqh3ihY7wLQKEXccs1dQ..)
Interesting links:
_Archive of Straight Talk about Vision Loss videos_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=X933fwtwpeOb5SJo_KRfLQ..)
_National Center for Blind Youth in Science_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=T9hQu9H3XmkawUAlnvBU-A..)
_Access Technology Tips_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=CfI4xmf-AoLyazOQSW4pNQ..)
Blogs:
_Access Technology_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=0PQ3RqE0I-pwdwNJUkUBzQ..)
_Voice of the Nation's Blind_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=jlfHIkXxlKADIoaQZscJYg..)
Publication archives:
_Voice of the Diabetic _
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=EsN_ExGEkM2_vJcQaZakyw..)
_Future Reflections _
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=_XikAHEN4Gfvm1Xa141oPw..)
_Braille Monitor _
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=_8B_gOF1tUw-oDUJTwnvoQ..)
Visit us at _nfb.org_
(http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=3-zniEj6pccPSdK391yqeQ..)
____________________________________
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Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314 Fax (410) 659-5129 E-mail _JerniganInstitute at nfb.org_
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From: JerniganInstitute at nfb.org
To: aznor99 at aol.com
Sent: 2/6/2008 9:17:29 A.M. Central Standard Time
Subj: Welcome to the inaugural issue of the NFB Jernigan Institute newsletter!
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http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=zx_OJo2nwUxwPUqhhrICjw..
View this newsletter as HTML in your browser.
Imagineering Our Future
Issue 1
February 6, 2008
[A]
Message from the Executive Director
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, technologies, 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.
You can help guide the future of this newsletter by sending your thoughts and ideas to:
mailto:JerniganInstitute at nfb.org?subject=Reply%20to%20Imagineering%20ur%20Future%20Issue%201
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.
http://www.marchforindependence.org/images/content/pagebuilder/11057.jpg
Mark Riccobono, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute
e-Departments in this issue:
mip://01624450/default.html#New
What's New
mip://01624450/default.html#Education
Education
mip://01624450/default.html#Technology
Technology Talk
mip://01624450/default.html#Independence Independence Market
mip://01624450/default.html#Parents
Parents of Blind Children
mip://01624450/default.html#Upcoming
Upcoming Events
[A]
Featured NFB News
http://www.marchforindependence.org/images/content/pagebuilder/11077.jpg
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
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=VEYs74sDQnuRW8Jpq2BUdQ.. video
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=WO6TgE5TvNi79Ffm76p14Q.. about Betsy Zaborowski
's amazing contribution to the blind of the world.
[A]
Education
Online registration is still open
for the February 21 http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=84A1_UbDHeLL15nnH0RoWA..
Transition to Independence Career Fair
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.
The
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=M-Q1uZ7cVNRcYt1FRNzWeg..
Junior Science Academy
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
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=3SxyEwRBlDSHbwIcvo4_-w..
Junior Science Academy
.
[A]
Product and Access Technology Talk
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 http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=dTy65CLdaXJ3bTCy0UsFdA.. Access Technology Blog
.
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
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=k4v9KQN9MGXQeHhjKBn3hg..
Associated Press
and http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=1GFBow2oDqsKD8ET4_uR-w.. Washington Post
articles and hear the
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=xsiECRnPNbqX8A_vPsX4mw..
NPR "Morning Edition" coverage
of this product launch.
[A]
Independence Market
http://www.marchforindependence.org/images/content/pagebuilder/11085.jpg
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 http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=REuJrqD6vp8BqSBYWX0-vw.. Independence Market Online
.
[A]
Parents of Blind Children
In the annual http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=CKe6HtNCK5Dyhun2105xHw.. Braille Reading Pals Program
, 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. http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=xfbfUivSAepRd2wO6R_bxQ.. Learn more about the new evaluation component
of this pre-literacy program.
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=__wrB43QXHiCYF6Hjjgkzg.. NFB outreach to parents
and educators of blind children at the national and local levels includes the http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=UoaVrPkNxnOTXg3nTcT9aw.. NFB National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
and the periodical
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=LuY9EGBprtjc072sMnnz-g.. Future Reflections
.
[A]
NFB Upcoming Events
February 21, 2008
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=DKPloU0l6eG3xCpP3WR29Q..
Transition to Independence Career Fair
for blind youth in grades eight through twelve
Blind transition-age youth, their parents, and teachers attend workshops for students and adults
Go for the Gold on February 21,
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=aryjnVVwfEg5Zn7sIKywAw.. register now
!
April 4, 2008
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=NIY12x7aX9wLUthDGHbmIA..
The 2008 Celebration
, an evening of fun, food, and entertainment
It's the National Center for the Blind's anniversary!
Join us on April 4 to Celebrate 30 Years of History in Maryland.
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=upmMzqz1DYmK2UHQ9xOLGw.. Get your tickets now!
Sponsorships & Silent Auction donations still accepted
April 10-11, 2008
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=BJ3nSbuRQ4aJv_Cj_iI0ZQ..
Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium
will examine the current status of disability law and discuss future changes
Seating is limited and
registration ends February 25
CLE credit documentation provided
June 29-July 5, 2008
NFB 68th annual
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=YOM8SQbkcGMT5gZhVnaZrQ..
National Convention
, Dallas, Texas
July 2, 2008
NFB
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=j_7Sr2mKIZky1sSUj6cMeg..
March for Independence
, Dallas, Texas.
Learn how you can help!
July 23-27, 2008
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=cbKOO76jY6WEi3Bi-pxQMg.. Junior Science Academy
for ages eight to twelve
mip://01624450/default.html#Top
Back to Top
Thank you for reading
Imagineering Our Future
.
Please watch your mailbox for more issues to come.
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Support the Jernigan Institute through the http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=2rEqh3ihY7wLQKEXccs1dQ.. Imagination Fund
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Interesting links:
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=X933fwtwpeOb5SJo_KRfLQ..
Archive of Straight Talk about Vision Loss videos
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=T9hQu9H3XmkawUAlnvBU-A..
National Center for Blind Youth in Science
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=CfI4xmf-AoLyazOQSW4pNQ..
Access Technology Tips
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Blogs:
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=0PQ3RqE0I-pwdwNJUkUBzQ..
Access Technology
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=jlfHIkXxlKADIoaQZscJYg..
Voice of the Nation's Blind
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Publication archives:
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=EsN_ExGEkM2_vJcQaZakyw..
Voice of the Diabetic
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=_XikAHEN4Gfvm1Xa141oPw..
Future Reflections
http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=_8B_gOF1tUw-oDUJTwnvoQ..
Braille Monitor
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Visit us at http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=3-zniEj6pccPSdK391yqeQ..
nfb.org
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Jernigan Institute, National Federation of the Blind, 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314 Fax (410) 659-5129 E-mail
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