From goodfolks at charter.net Tue Jul 1 08:39:38 2008 From: goodfolks at charter.net (Fred Olver) Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:39:38 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Fw: Additional volunteers Message-ID: <038c01c8db7f$e9b657b0$0302a8c0@fredscomputer1> People can participate from as far away as Kansas City. Although they are looking for volunteers between the ages of 12 and 40 others are encouraged to apply. You are payed for your time and your travel expenses may be re-imbursed as well. Fred Olver ----- Original Message ----- From: Harold Burton To: junelink at sbcglobal.net ; goodfolks at charter.net Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:54 AM Subject: Additional volunteers Hi, Jack and Fred, Thank you once again for participating in our studies of how early blindness changes brain organization. Attached is a rather lengthy review I wrote nearly two years ago that summarizes many prior St. Louis studies. The review also discusses the effects that blindness has on behavior and on metabolic changes in visual cortex. We are still very much in need of more early blind individuals for currently NIH funded experiments. Several folks with whom we worked previously are now past 65 years and are having some problems doing our tasks. The desired age range is between 12 and 65. Best would be individuals in their teens or early 20's. However, older people are still very welcome. We can easily utilize more than 4-6 new participants. Should you know of anyone, please give them Sachin Dixit's phone number (314-362-3555) or email address (dixits at npg.wustl.edu). Anyone is also welcome to contact me (314-362-3556 or harold at pcg.wustl.edu). I or Sachin can answer questions and describe ongoing studies. Thanks in advance. Best regards, Harold Burton Professor of Anatomy & Neurobiology Washington University School of Medicine -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: published_text.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 1514561 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbmo/attachments/20080701/5d3320e6/attachment-0001.pdf From goodfolks at charter.net Tue Jul 1 08:39:38 2008 From: goodfolks at charter.net (Fred Olver) Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:39:38 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Fw: Additional volunteers Message-ID: <03a601c8db80$11b68410$0302a8c0@fredscomputer1> People can participate from as far away as Kansas City. Although they are looking for volunteers between the ages of 12 and 40 others are encouraged to apply. You are payed for your time and your travel expenses may be re-imbursed as well. Fred Olver ----- Original Message ----- From: Harold Burton To: junelink at sbcglobal.net ; goodfolks at charter.net Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:54 AM Subject: Additional volunteers Hi, Jack and Fred, Thank you once again for participating in our studies of how early blindness changes brain organization. Attached is a rather lengthy review I wrote nearly two years ago that summarizes many prior St. Louis studies. The review also discusses the effects that blindness has on behavior and on metabolic changes in visual cortex. We are still very much in need of more early blind individuals for currently NIH funded experiments. Several folks with whom we worked previously are now past 65 years and are having some problems doing our tasks. The desired age range is between 12 and 65. Best would be individuals in their teens or early 20's. However, older people are still very welcome. We can easily utilize more than 4-6 new participants. Should you know of anyone, please give them Sachin Dixit's phone number (314-362-3555) or email address (dixits at npg.wustl.edu). Anyone is also welcome to contact me (314-362-3556 or harold at pcg.wustl.edu). I or Sachin can answer questions and describe ongoing studies. Thanks in advance. Best regards, Harold Burton Professor of Anatomy & Neurobiology Washington University School of Medicine -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: published_text.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 1514561 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbmo/attachments/20080701/d62f8be3/attachment-0001.pdf From goodfolks at charter.net Tue Jul 1 08:39:38 2008 From: goodfolks at charter.net (Fred Olver) Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:39:38 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Fw: Additional volunteers Message-ID: <03ad01c8db80$30048ac0$0302a8c0@fredscomputer1> People can participate from as far away as Kansas City. Although they are looking for volunteers between the ages of 12 and 40 others are encouraged to apply. You are payed for your time and your travel expenses may be re-imbursed as well. Fred Olver ----- Original Message ----- From: Harold Burton To: junelink at sbcglobal.net ; goodfolks at charter.net Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:54 AM Subject: Additional volunteers Hi, Jack and Fred, Thank you once again for participating in our studies of how early blindness changes brain organization. Attached is a rather lengthy review I wrote nearly two years ago that summarizes many prior St. Louis studies. The review also discusses the effects that blindness has on behavior and on metabolic changes in visual cortex. We are still very much in need of more early blind individuals for currently NIH funded experiments. Several folks with whom we worked previously are now past 65 years and are having some problems doing our tasks. The desired age range is between 12 and 65. Best would be individuals in their teens or early 20's. However, older people are still very welcome. We can easily utilize more than 4-6 new participants. Should you know of anyone, please give them Sachin Dixit's phone number (314-362-3555) or email address (dixits at npg.wustl.edu). Anyone is also welcome to contact me (314-362-3556 or harold at pcg.wustl.edu). I or Sachin can answer questions and describe ongoing studies. Thanks in advance. Best regards, Harold Burton Professor of Anatomy & Neurobiology Washington University School of Medicine -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: published_text.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 1514561 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbmo/attachments/20080701/09317178/attachment-0001.pdf From goodfolks at charter.net Tue Jul 1 08:43:35 2008 From: goodfolks at charter.net (Fred Olver) Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:43:35 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Volunteers needed. Message-ID: <03b501c8db80$7620b150$0302a8c0@fredscomputer1> People can participate from as far away as Kansas City. Although they are looking for volunteers between the ages of 12 and 40 others are encouraged to apply. You are payed for your time and your travel expenses may be re-imbursed as well. Fred Olver ----- Original Message ----- From: Harold Burton To: junelink at sbcglobal.net ; goodfolks at charter.net Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:54 AM Subject: Additional volunteers Hi, Jack and Fred, Thank you once again for participating in our studies of how early blindness changes brain organization. Attached is a rather lengthy review I wrote nearly two years ago that summarizes many prior St. Louis studies. The review also discusses the effects that blindness has on behavior and on metabolic changes in visual cortex. We are still very much in need of more early blind individuals for currently NIH funded experiments. Several folks with whom we worked previously are now past 65 years and are having some problems doing our tasks. The desired age range is between 12 and 65. Best would be individuals in their teens or early 20's. However, older people are still very welcome. We can easily utilize more than 4-6 new participants. Should you know of anyone, please give them Sachin Dixit's phone number (314-362-3555) or email address (dixits at npg.wustl.edu). Anyone is also welcome to contact me (314-362-3556 or harold at pcg.wustl.edu ). I or Sachin can answer questions and describe ongoing studies. Thanks in advance. Best regards, Harold Burton Professor of Anatomy & Neurobiology Washington University School of Medicine From goodfolks at charter.net Tue Jul 1 11:18:38 2008 From: goodfolks at charter.net (Fred Olver) Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 11:18:38 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Serotek announces Keys for K-12 students. Message-ID: <049d01c8db96$1f6fd820$0302a8c0@fredscomputer1> SEROTEK PRESENTS KEYS FOR K-12 July 1, 2008 Minneapolis, Minnesota -- For children in the 21st century, using a computer is as basic as learning to read or riding a bike. Serotek Corp. is introducing a program today that will put blind children on the same page with their sighted peers - giving them the ability to use a computer anytime, anywhere, with help from Keys for K-12. Imagine a blind child at a friend's house, and the sighted friend wants to demonstrate a cool new site on the internet or work on a shared science project. Until now, blind kids just felt left out while the other kids looked at the screen. Now imagine that same child reaches into his backpack or pocket, pulls out a thumb drive, and says, "Hey, let's plug in my key so I can play, too." Keys for K-12 means a free license to carry the System Access Mobile capabilities on a U3-enabled USB thumb drive. With the SA Mobile software, your student can plug her flash drive into any computer anywhere and have instant access - through text-to-speech and/or magnification - to all Windows-based applications already there. At school, the library, Grandma's house, or a sleepover, a blind child can access the same information on the computer as any sighted student who can see the screen. A licensed copy of System Access Mobile sells for $499.00, and now student K-12 can have it for free! If you are a parent, teacher, or school administrator interested in the future of a blind student in grades K-12, you have the power to bring this expanded world of access into a child's life. What you need to do: Complete the eligibility forms for each student (which includes certification of visual impairment from medical and educational professionals), follow the simple steps to download the System Access Mobile software to a USB drive - and your student is ready to go. To get started visit: http://www.serotek.com/kk12.html For information about Serotek Corp. or other Serotek products, visit www.serotek.com. From goodfolks at charter.net Tue Jul 1 12:37:57 2008 From: goodfolks at charter.net (Fred Olver) Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:37:57 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] =?utf-8?q?=5BPHISHING=5D=3A_Fw=3A_If_Your_Not_In_Dallas?= =?utf-8?q?=2E=2E=2EYou_Can_Still_Be_At_The_March_Rally_With_Us!?= Message-ID: <052f01c8dba1$33f4d4c0$0302a8c0@fredscomputer1> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Panda IS 2008 has detected that this email could be spoofed Take maximum precautions, as spoofed emails could be the sign of a fraud attempt. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March for Independence ----- Original Message ----- From: Kristi Bowman To: goodfolks at charter.net Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 12:14 PM Subject: If Your Not In Dallas...You Can Still Be At The March Rally With Us! LIVE from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.and straight to your computer through nfb.org on Wednesday morning, July 2, 2008. You can see and hear the March for Independence - A Walk for Opportunity rally. See the blind of America, about 1500 strong, marching into Victory Plaza for an exhilarating rally of spectacle and surprise. You will see the unveiling of the design of the NFB Braille coin which will be minted and sold by the United States Mint in 2009. Profits from coin sales will benefit Braille literacy programs. The rally will begin between 7:45 and 8:00am central time. The rally is at the halfway point of the 5K March for Independence - A Walk for Opportunity. Join our march and rally virtually. Be a part of the action. We will enjoy having you with us. You will be able to hear and watch from the cool comfort of your home or office. We will be marching through the streets of Dallas. The weather may be hot but the march and our spirit will be hotter. We hope you will encourage others to watch with you. This is sure to be another magnificent and memorable event. Be a part of the action by clicking on the March for Independence live Web stream link from the NFB home page. 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He has not attended chapter functions for a long time due both to transportation problems and poor health. He spent a week in the hospital but is back home now. However, as you would expect, is still attempting to recover from this major set back. I ask for all of your prayers for the fine gentleman. In spite of not being able to attend he still feels close to those of us in "the club" as he calls the NFB Gene -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.136 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1536 - Release Date: 7/5/2008 10:15 AM From henderson_377 at hotmail.com Mon Jul 7 07:24:22 2008 From: henderson_377 at hotmail.com (carol henderson) Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 07:24:22 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Prayers needed In-Reply-To: <005901c8dfd6$e84c77a0$2e01a8c0@COLT> References: <005901c8dfd6$e84c77a0$2e01a8c0@COLT> Message-ID: I HAVE PUT HIM ON OUR PARYER LIST WISH HIM THE BEST GOD BLESS CAROL ST OE CHAPTER.> From: escoulter at centurytel.net> To: nfbmo at nfbnet.org> Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2008 21:12:27 -0500> Subject: [Nfbmo] Prayers needed> > Columbia Chapter member Jim Tyler recently suffered a stroke. Jim has been a member for 33 years of our chapter. Several years ago we made him a lifetime member of the chapter; the only person we have done this for. He has not attended chapter functions for a long time due both to transportation problems and poor health. > He spent a week in the hospital but is back home now. However, as you would expect, is still attempting to recover from this major set back. I ask for all of your prayers for the fine gentleman. In spite of not being able to attend he still feels close to those of us in "the club" as he calls the NFB> Gene> > > --------------------------------------------------------------------------------> > > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG. > Version: 8.0.136 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1536 - Release Date: 7/5/2008 10:15 AM> _______________________________________________> Nfbmo mailing list> Nfbmo at nfbnet.org> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo:> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/henderson_377%40hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Need to know now? Get instant answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_messenger_072008 From vionlinestudy at gmail.com Mon Jul 7 10:30:29 2008 From: vionlinestudy at gmail.com (Amy McKenzie) Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:30:29 -0400 Subject: [Nfbmo] Your Participation is Requested Message-ID: <3b797cf40807070830j14f456b8h6541973ed6f77066@mail.gmail.com> Dear Listserv Members, Drs. Amy McKenzie and Susan Miller of Florida State University are conducting an online survey about internet usage and social support and quality of life in persons with visual impairment. You are invited to participate in this survey if you: a) Are 18 years of age or older, and b) Have a diagnosed visual impairment Participation in the survey will take approximately 30 minutes. There are no anticipated risks to completing the survey. Please click on the following link if you wish to participate: http://www.survey.coe.fsu.edu/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=n2LM979 You may also email Dr. McKenzie at mckenzie at coe.fsu.edu to have this link emailed to you directly or to receive a hard copy of the survey in regular print, large print, or braille. Thank you very much! Amy McKenzie, Ed.D. Assistant Professor Program in Visual Impairment and Susan M. Miller, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Rehabilitation Counseling and Services From ghorchem at gary-springfield-mo.net Thu Jul 10 09:23:50 2008 From: ghorchem at gary-springfield-mo.net (Gary Horchem) Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:23:50 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] All URL's to the St Louis, Springfield, and St Joesph chapter websites have been updated Message-ID: <4875D5260200006100000018@gary-springfield-mo.net> Hello the new URL's to the St Louis, Springfield and St Joesph chapter websites are below: Springfield http://www.nfbmo.org/local_chapters/springfield/default.htm St Louis http://www.nfbmo.org/local_chapters/st_louis/default.htm St Joesph http://www.nfbmo.org/local_chapters/st_joesph/default.htm please update your bookmarks ASAP! Gary Horchem Springfield chapter Vice President and chapter webmaster Phone 417-353-7493 Pager 417-287-0035 From gwunder at earthlink.net Thu Jul 10 10:14:08 2008 From: gwunder at earthlink.net (Gary Wunder) Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:14:08 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] All URL's to the St Louis, Springfield, and St Joesph chapter websites have been updated References: <4875D5260200006100000018@gary-springfield-mo.net> Message-ID: <000501c8e29f$99a8c0b0$750482a1@umh.edu> Thanks Gary. Hope you enjoyed the Convention. It was certainly good having you there. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Horchem" To: Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:23 AM Subject: [Nfbmo] All URL's to the St Louis, Springfield,and St Joesph chapter websites have been updated > Hello the new URL's to the St Louis, Springfield and St Joesph chapter > websites are below: > > Springfield http://www.nfbmo.org/local_chapters/springfield/default.htm > > St Louis http://www.nfbmo.org/local_chapters/st_louis/default.htm > > St Joesph http://www.nfbmo.org/local_chapters/st_joesph/default.htm > > please update your bookmarks ASAP! > > > Gary Horchem > Springfield chapter Vice President > and chapter webmaster > Phone 417-353-7493 > Pager 417-287-0035 > _______________________________________________ > Nfbmo mailing list > Nfbmo at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Nfbmo: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/gwunder%40earthlink.net From gwunder at earthlink.net Thu Jul 10 11:04:09 2008 From: gwunder at earthlink.net (Gary Wunder) Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:04:09 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Sample letter for Quiet Cars - HR 5734 Message-ID: <001101c8e2a6$999e3530$750482a1@umh.edu> 3910 Tropical Lane Columbia, MO 65202-6205 July 7, 2008 Senator Claire McCaskill Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator McCaskill: I am a totally blind man who works for the University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics and volunteers for the National Federation of the Blind. I need your support for HR 5734. My problem is that we have cars too quiet to hear and we need some minimal level of sound for the safety of the blind and the sighted alike. Your ears warn you where to look. My ears go beyond that and tell me when it is safe for me to go and when I must wait. I recently spoke with an auto engineer from Europe who said "I never thought about your problem, but when you began to speak, I immediately thought of the problem we have in my country with bicycles which appear from nowhere. I am convinced not only by what you say but by my own personal experience that we need a minimal sound level for anything as potentially dangerous as a vehicle." Please help to keep the streets open not only for vehicular traffic but for me and other pedestrians. I stand ready to answer your questions about the problem or the legislation for which I ask your help in passing. A small sound source, inexpensive to buy, to install, and inoffensive to use does exist if only we can get people to recognize the problem. Gary Wunder - 573.268.4245 From gwunder at earthlink.net Fri Jul 11 13:51:07 2008 From: gwunder at earthlink.net (Gary Wunder) Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:51:07 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Fw: Legislative Alert-Senate Legislative Branch Funding for Talking Books-Action Needed Message-ID: <002e01c8e387$16d50b10$750482a1@umh.edu> Blank ----- Original Message ----- From: Hartle, Jesse Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 1:38 PM Subject: Legislative Alert-Senate Legislative Branch Funding for Talking Books-Action Needed Fellow Federationists: As many of you know, on June 23, 2008, the Federation achieved a great victory when the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch held its markup of the fiscal year 2009 Legislative Branch bill. We had worked tirelessly to increase funding in this bill for the Talking Books program conversion from analog cassette technology to the new digital format. When the President's budget was originally presented to Congress in February, only $12.5 million was included for this transition; this was the same amount provided in the fiscal year 2008 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill. Funding this conversion program at $12.5 million per year would mean that it would take six years to complete. We learned that a six-year plan would cause a drastic reduction in service, and together, we Federationists worked to educate members of the House of Representatives on the dangers of a six-year plan. Because of the work of the National Federation of the Blind, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch included an appropriation of $34.5 million. Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Ranking Member Tom Latham of Iowa pledged to complete the funding for the digital conversion in three years, rather than the original four-year plan or the devastating six-year plan proposed at the beginning of this year. While this was a great victory, there is still a great deal of work to do. The Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch will markup their version of this bill in the next week or two. This subcommittee is chaired by Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and is the Senate counterpart of Debbie Wasserman Schultz's subcommittee in the House. All of us need to contact Senator Landrieu's office at (202) 224-5824, and ask her to retain the $34.5 million for the digital Talking Book program that is in the House bill. Tell her how important the Talking Book program is to you and to all blind Americans. Senators Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, Dick Durban of Illinois, and Wayne Allard of Colorado are also members of this subcommittee, so those of you who live in their states should call their offices with the same request. Their telephone numbers are listed below. You can, of course, always call the Capital switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to any senate office. I am asking that all NFB members contact Senator Landrieu's office and that the members in Illinois, Tennessee, Colorado, and Nebraska contact their respective senators serving on the subcommittee, by noon on Tuesday, July 15. Be sure to ask the senator to "maintain the $34.5 million funding level included in the House Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill for the digital Talking Book conversion in the Senate Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill." Please let me know if you have any questions about this critically important matter. I know that if we all work together, we will secure funding for the digital Talking Book program in the Senate and insure that an appropriation in the amount of $34.5 million goes to the President. Thank you for all of your outstanding work so far and for your continued assistance in securing the future of the Talking Book program. Sincerely, Jesse M. Hartle Government Programs Specialist NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND Phone: (410) 659-9314, ext. 2233 E-mail: jhartle at nfb.org JMH/wmb Democratic Subcommittee Members: Senator Mary Landrieu (LA) (Chair) Phone: (202) 224-5824 Senator Richard Durbin (IL) Phone: (202) 224-2152 Senator Ben Nelson (NE) Phone: (202) 224-6551 Republican Subcommittee Members: Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) (Ranking Member) Phone: (202) 224-4944 Senator Wayne Allard (CO) Phone: (202) 224-5941 -------------- next part -------------- Blank BODY { MARGIN-TOP: 25px; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 25px; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica } P.msoNormal { MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0px; COLOR: #ffffcc; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica, "Times New Roman" } LI.msoNormal { MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0px; COLOR: #ffffcc; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica, "Times New Roman" } ? ----- Original Message ----- From: mailto:JHartle at nfb.org Hartle, Jesse Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 1:38 PM Subject: Legislative Alert-Senate Legislative Branch Funding for Talking Books-Action Needed Fellow Federationists: ? ? As many of you know, on June 23, 2008, the Federation achieved a great victory when the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch held its markup of the fiscal year 2009 Legislative Branch bill. ? We had worked tirelessly to increase funding in this bill for the Talking Books program conversion from analog cassette technology to the new digital format. ? When the President?s budget was originally presented to Congress in February, only $12.5 million was included for this transition; this was the same amount provided in the fiscal year 2008 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill. ? Funding this conversion program at $12.5 million per year would mean that it would take six years to complete. ? We learned that a six-year plan would cause a drastic reduction in service, and together, we Federationists worked to educate members of the House of Representatives on the dangers of a six-year plan. ? Because of the work of the National Federation of the Blind, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch included an appropriation of $34.5 million. ? Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Ranking Member Tom Latham of Iowa pledged to complete the funding for the digital conversion in three years, rather than the original four-year plan or the devastating six-year plan proposed at the beginning of this year. ? While this was a great victory, there is still a great deal of work to do. ? ? The Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch will markup their version of this bill in the next week or two. ? This subcommittee is chaired by Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and is the Senate counterpart of Debbie Wasserman Schultz?s subcommittee in the House. ? All of us need to contact Senator Landrieu?s office at (202) 224-5824, and ask her to retain the $34.5 million for the digital Talking Book program that is in the House bill. ? Tell her how important the Talking Book program is to you and to all blind Americans. ? Senators Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, Dick Durban of Illinois, and Wayne Allard of Colorado are also members of this subcommittee, so those of you who live in their states should call their offices with the same request. ? Their telephone numbers are listed below. ? You can, of course, always call the Capital switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to any senate office. ? I am asking that all NFB members contact Senator Landrieu?s office and that the members in Illinois, Tennessee, Colorado, and Nebraska contact their respective senators serving on the subcommittee, by noon on Tuesday, July 15. ? Be sure to ask the senator to ?maintain the $34.5 million funding level included in the House Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill for the digital Talking Book conversion in the Senate Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill.? ? Please let me know if you have any questions about this critically important matter. ? I know that if we all work together, we will secure funding for the digital Talking Book program in the Senate and insure that an appropriation in the amount of $34.5 million goes to the President. ? ? Thank you for all of your outstanding work so far and for your continued assistance in securing the future of the Talking Book program. ? Sincerely, ? Jesse M. Hartle Government Programs Specialist NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND Phone: ? (410) 659-9314, ext. 2233 E-mail: ? blocked::mailto:jhartle at nfb.org jhartle at nfb.org ? JMH/wmb ? ? Democratic Subcommittee Members: ? Senator Mary Landrieu (LA) (Chair) Phone: ? (202) 224-5824 ? Senator Richard Durbin (IL) Phone: ? (202) 224-2152 ? Senator Ben Nelson (NE) Phone: ? (202) 224-6551 ? ? Republican Subcommittee Members: Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) (Ranking Member) Phone: ? (202) 224-4944 ? Senator Wayne Allard (CO) Phone: ? (202) 224-5941 ? ? -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Senate Legislative Branch-Funding for Talking Books-Action Needed.doc Type: application/msword Size: 35328 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbmo/attachments/20080711/9d22cb74/attachment.doc From labarretravel at msn.com Mon Jul 14 11:20:33 2008 From: labarretravel at msn.com (Anahit LaBarre) Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:20:33 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Colorado cruise Message-ID: Dear Friends, This is Anahit LaBarre with the NFB of Colorado. I hope you all had a great convention! It was wonderful seeing all of you in Dallas and we missed the rest of you who couldn't make it! We would like to thank everyone who was interested in joining us for our cruise next March and everyone who purchased raffle tickets. Thank you again for supporting our affiliate. For those who don't know, the NFB of Colorado is taking a seven day cruise aboard Carnival's Pride departing from Los Angeles and cruising through the Mexican Riviera with stops in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas. If you are interested, we would love to have you with us March 1 through 8, 2009. Please contact me, Anahit LaBarre at alabarre at labarretravel.com or 720-334-3652 for more information. Cabins are limited and prices range from $704 for an inside cabin to $1524 for a junior suite. Those prices include all the fees, taxes and gratuities. For those who want to take a chance on cruising with us, we are selling raffle tickets for $10.00 a piece that will put you in a drawing to win a cabin for two on our cruise plus $500.00 spending cash to put towards other expenses. We will draw the winning ticket at our state convention on the evening of November 8, 2008. To get some of those tickets, please contact Lisa Bonderson at lbonderson at labarrelaw.com or 303 504-5979. Thank you again and we are looking forward to hearing from you. Anahit LaBarre and the NFB of Colorado. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Cruise letter.doc Type: application/msword Size: 28160 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbmo/attachments/20080714/2db7892c/attachment.doc From henderson_377 at hotmail.com Tue Jul 15 08:16:31 2008 From: henderson_377 at hotmail.com (carol henderson) Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:16:31 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] fundraier Message-ID: THE ST JOE CHAPTER HAS T SHIRT FOR SALE FROM OUR FNDRASIER, THEY ARE LIGHT BLUE WITH OUR WHOOSI ON IT ,IT ALSO HAS THE NAME OF THE BANDS,AND THE NAME OF THE EVENT FUTURE IMPACT. ASKING 7.00 DOLLARS.ALL SIZE. CONTACK CAROL HENDERSON AT henderson_377 at hotmail .com _________________________________________________________________ Making the world a better place one message at a time. http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_BetterPlace From r.polk1 at sbcglobal.net Tue Jul 15 20:22:46 2008 From: r.polk1 at sbcglobal.net (Ruby Polk) Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:22:46 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Congratulations to our President Gary Wunder Message-ID: <001d01c8e6e2$74d78d60$4001a8c0@RUBYPC> Congratulations to Gary for being the recipient of the most prestigious NFB National Award at our National Convention in Dallas. Gary received the TenBroke Award for his dedication, Commitment and hard work over the past 25 years. We should all be very proud that our State President was presented this highly recognized Award. Ruby Polk, Kansas City Chapter Ruby Polk Braille Skills Training of Kansas City 816-505-2700 NLS Board Certification From DanFlasar at aol.com Wed Jul 16 00:36:09 2008 From: DanFlasar at aol.com (DanFlasar at aol.com) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:36:09 EDT Subject: [Nfbmo] Congratulations to our President Gary Wunder Message-ID: Congratulations, Gary!!! Dan In a message dated 7/15/2008 8:11:03 P.M. Central Daylight Time, r.polk1 at sbcglobal.net writes: Congratulations to Gary for being the recipient of the most prestigious NFB National Award at our National Convention in Dallas. Gary received the TenBroke Award for his dedication, Commitment and hard work over the past 25 years. We should all be very proud that our State President was presented this highly recognized Award. Ruby Polk, Kansas City Chapter Ruby Polk Braille Skills Training of Kansas City 816-505-2700 NLS Board Certification _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/danflasar%40aol.com **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112) From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com Wed Jul 16 21:03:04 2008 From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria) Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:03:04 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Culinary Arts Group/Division Message-ID: Hi All was talking to people at Convention. There was a discussion about cooking, baking, etc. I thought there might be an interest in an Culinary Arts Group/Division. What do you think. Contact me at Cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com If enough of an interest we can try and get a talk list going. Cheryl Echevarria Treasurer Greater Long Island Chapter of the NFB From gwunder at earthlink.net Thu Jul 17 13:41:13 2008 From: gwunder at earthlink.net (Gary Wunder) Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:41:13 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] SRC Public Forum References: <33898DCFD7476641BEC288D7F9A55BD82FDFAD@EXCHVS41.mx.state.mo.us> Message-ID: <003301c8e83c$b3961b60$750482a1@umh.edu> Glad to post this ma'am. ----- Original Message ----- From: Gerlt, Kimberly K To: gwunder at earthlink.net Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 12:52 PM Subject: SRC Public Forum Hi Gary, I hope all is going well for you. I would apperciate it if you would post this to your message board. Thank you, Kim Gerlt Rehabilitation Council Meeting Information Meeting Notice For All Persons With Interest In Services For The Blind Conducted By Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB) and The State Rehabilitation Council For the Blind (SRC) We need your input.... Again this year, RSB and the SRC need to know your concerns and comments regarding the services we provide for Missourians who are blind and visually impaired. This information is needed to plan for services in the future, as well as allowing us to better serve the people of Missouri today. Please let us know what you think about the programs operated by RSB. We welcome your participation in our council meetings. Our next meeting is scheduled to be held: August 7, 2008 Clarion Hotel 3333 S. Glenstone Springfield, MO 417-883-6550 7:00 p.m. (Public Forum) and August 8, 2008 Clarion Hotel 3333 S. Glenstone Springfield, MO 417-883-6550 8:00 a.m. (Business Meeting) Interpreters will be available, however, if you need an interpreter, if you are deaf-blind and wish to use an individual interpreter, or a copy of this announcement in your preferred medium, please contact us at 1-800-592-6004 prior to the meeting. If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like to make comments on the RSB state plan, you can send written comments to: Mark Laird, Interim Deputy Director, P.O. Box 2320, 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO 65102-2320, or you can call us with your comments at 1-800-592-6004. E-mailed comments should be addressed to askrsb at dss.mo.gov. From brat-brandie at juno.com Sun Jul 20 10:04:10 2008 From: brat-brandie at juno.com (brat-brandie at juno.com) Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:04:10 GMT Subject: [Nfbmo] All URL's to the St Louis, Springfield, and St Joesph chap ter websites have been updated Message-ID: <20080720.080410.3905.0@webmail15.vgs.untd.com> hi gary horchem please correct spell for st. joseph. that you wrote not right spell so must be if you are going to change correct one? i raised st. joseph mo. hi carol henderson, i not know that you were in st. joseph, i guess, i never heard of that nfb of st. joe. i was born and few up in st. joe. smile, and let you know that i'm deafblind. thank you Brandie Young ____________________________________________________________ Hotel pics, info and virtual tours. Click here to book a hotel online. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/Ioyw6iiflKGDtDsbESCZMzW4WjInh2wFsForJZLJN33k88zdRvJpYu/ From ghorchem at gary-springfield-mo.net Sun Jul 20 11:42:17 2008 From: ghorchem at gary-springfield-mo.net (Gary Horchem) Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:42:17 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] All URL's to the St Louis, Springfield, and St Joesph chap ter websites have been updated Message-ID: <48832499020000610000001C@gary-springfield-mo.net> Hello Gary Form Springfield I did the spelling corections a few days St. Joseph is now spelled correctley. Gary Horchem Springfield chapter Vice President and chapter webmaster Phone 417-353-7493 >>> "brat-brandie at juno.com" 07/20/08 10:06 AM >>> hi gary horchem please correct spell for st. joseph. that you wrote not right spell so must be if you are going to change correct one? i raised st. joseph mo. hi carol henderson, i not know that you were in st. joseph, i guess, i never heard of that nfb of st. joe. i was born and few up in st. joe. smile, and let you know that i'm deafblind. thank you Brandie Young ____________________________________________________________ Hotel pics, info and virtual tours. Click here to book a hotel online. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/Ioyw6iiflKGDtDsbESCZMzW4WjInh2wFsForJZLJN33k88zdRvJpYu/ _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/ghorchem%40gary-springfield-mo.net From ghorchem at gary-springfield-mo.net Sun Jul 20 11:57:32 2008 From: ghorchem at gary-springfield-mo.net (Gary Horchem) Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:57:32 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Chapter update (no newsletter this month) Message-ID: <4883282C0200006100000020@gary-springfield-mo.net> Hello again from Springfield Due to National Conventition and a lack of a quorum at the July Chapter meeting there is no newsletter this month. The chapter's big project right now is building our membership in the chapter. starting in September members from the chapter will vist area public schools and area colleges in Springfield to talk about what the NFB is all about. we welcome your suggestions and ideas you may reply to this post or call Robert Scott the chapter president at 417-699-5357 or you may concat me Gary Horchem at 417-353-7493 thanks and have a good day. Gary Horchem Springfield chapter Vice President and chapter webmaster Phone 417-353-7493 From gwunder at earthlink.net Mon Jul 21 14:29:39 2008 From: gwunder at earthlink.net (Gary Wunder) Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:29:39 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Fw: National Federation of the Blind Holds Junior Science Academy Message-ID: <00dc01c8eb68$20aacdd0$750482a1@umh.edu> ----- Original Message ----- From: Freeh, Jessica To: Freeh, Jessica Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 12:23 PM Subject: National Federation of the Blind Holds Junior Science Academy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Public Relations Specialist National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 cdanielsen at nfb.org National Federation of the Blind Holds Junior Science Academy Blind Children From Across the Country Will Discover Science In Accessible and Fun Ways Baltimore, Maryland (July 21, 2008): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation's leading advocate for blind children and their families, will be offering a Junior Science Academy targeting children in grades three through six. Through hands-on experiences, tactile materials, and innovative nonvisual teaching methods, the Academy will open its doors to the youngest group of scientific explorers in the history of the NFB Jernigan Institute's National Center for Blind Youth in Science (NCBYS) initiative, which has conducted science programs for blind youth since 2004. The Academy will be held from July 23-27 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute in Baltimore. The four-day session will expose blind children to the excitement of science in real-life applications. Students will discover that science can be fun through hands-on instruction, field trips, and interactive activities as they learn about how different aspects of the environment work together to create the world around them. "From the unanswered questions about our world to the puzzles of the universe and beyond, we imagine a future where the blind are encouraged and empowered to apply their diverse capabilities to the exploration of new horizons along with their sighted peers. That is why we, the blind, have committed our Jernigan Institute to improving educational opportunities for blind youth in a way that no one else has ever imagined," said Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind. Mark Riccobono, executive director of the NFB Jernigan Institute, said, "Blind students are often discouraged from participating in scientific study due to the common and widely-held misconception that science is not accessible to the blind. The purpose of the Jernigan Institute's National Center for Blind Youth in Science and programs like the Junior Science Academy is to let blind students and teachers know that there are alternative methods that the blind can use in the science classroom, and that materials that are accessible to blind students can be produced or obtained." The Junior Science Academy will be rooted in the high expectations of the NFB philosophy and will expose participants to a variety of positive experiences. Under the guidance of accomplished blind educators and mentors, students will learn how alternative techniques help make science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects accessible and more engaging. In addition, follow-up activities will ensure that children and their families stay connected to a variety of resources provided by the National Federation of the Blind, including accessing tools for learning STEM curriculum, acquiring better blindness skills, and interacting with positive blind role models. Unique seminars and hands-on workshops for the parents of the participants will take place in conjunction with the children's activities. These sessions will be designed to help parents better meet the academic and social needs of their children. Sessions will include such topics as Braille literacy, orientation and mobility, advocacy, and empowerment. Parents will also be introduced to a variety of beneficial resources available to them and their families. For more information about the Junior Science Academy, please visit www.blindscience.org. To learn more about the National Federation of the Blind, 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. From henderson_377 at hotmail.com Mon Jul 21 14:48:39 2008 From: henderson_377 at hotmail.com (carol henderson) Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:48:39 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] All URL's to the St Louis, Springfield, and St Joesph chap ter websites have been updated In-Reply-To: <48832499020000610000001C@gary-springfield-mo.net> References: <48832499020000610000001C@gary-springfield-mo.net> Message-ID: hi brandie were you raised in st joe? is that what you mean? carol> Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:42:17 -0500> From: ghorchem at gary-springfield-mo.net> CC: nfbmo at nfbnet.org> Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] All URL's to the St Louis, Springfield, and St Joesph chap ter websites have been updated> > Hello Gary Form Springfield I did the spelling corections a few days St. Joseph is now spelled correctley.> > Gary Horchem> Springfield chapter Vice President > and chapter webmaster> Phone 417-353-7493> >>> "brat-brandie at juno.com" 07/20/08 10:06 AM >>>> hi gary horchem> > please correct spell for st. joseph. that you wrote not right spell so must be if you are going to change correct one?> > i raised st. joseph mo. > > hi carol henderson,> > i not know that you were in st. joseph, i guess, i never heard of that nfb of st. joe. i was born and few up in st. joe. smile, and let you know that i'm deafblind. > > thank you> > Brandie Young> ____________________________________________________________> Hotel pics, info and virtual tours. Click here to book a hotel online.> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/Ioyw6iiflKGDtDsbESCZMzW4WjInh2wFsForJZLJN33k88zdRvJpYu/> _______________________________________________> Nfbmo mailing list> Nfbmo at nfbnet.org> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo:> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/ghorchem%40gary-springfield-mo.net> > _______________________________________________> Nfbmo mailing list> Nfbmo at nfbnet.org> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo:> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/henderson_377%40hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_family_safety_072008 From JFreeh at nfb.org Mon Jul 21 19:00:28 2008 From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh, Jessica) Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:00:28 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind Holds Junior Science Academy Message-ID: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Public Relations Specialist National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 cdanielsen at nfb.org National Federation of the Blind Holds Junior Science Academy Blind Children From Across the Country Will Discover Science In Accessible and Fun Ways Baltimore, Maryland (July 21, 2008): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation's leading advocate for blind children and their families, will be offering a Junior Science Academy targeting children in grades three through six. Through hands-on experiences, tactile materials, and innovative nonvisual teaching methods, the Academy will open its doors to the youngest group of scientific explorers in the history of the NFB Jernigan Institute's National Center for Blind Youth in Science (NCBYS) initiative, which has conducted science programs for blind youth since 2004. The Academy will be held from July 23-27 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute in Baltimore. The four-day session will expose blind children to the excitement of science in real-life applications. Students will discover that science can be fun through hands-on instruction, field trips, and interactive activities as they learn about how different aspects of the environment work together to create the world around them. "From the unanswered questions about our world to the puzzles of the universe and beyond, we imagine a future where the blind are encouraged and empowered to apply their diverse capabilities to the exploration of new horizons along with their sighted peers. That is why we, the blind, have committed our Jernigan Institute to improving educational opportunities for blind youth in a way that no one else has ever imagined," said Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind. Mark Riccobono, executive director of the NFB Jernigan Institute, said, "Blind students are often discouraged from participating in scientific study due to the common and widely-held misconception that science is not accessible to the blind. The purpose of the Jernigan Institute's National Center for Blind Youth in Science and programs like the Junior Science Academy is to let blind students and teachers know that there are alternative methods that the blind can use in the science classroom, and that materials that are accessible to blind students can be produced or obtained." The Junior Science Academy will be rooted in the high expectations of the NFB philosophy and will expose participants to a variety of positive experiences. Under the guidance of accomplished blind educators and mentors, students will learn how alternative techniques help make science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects accessible and more engaging. In addition, follow-up activities will ensure that children and their families stay connected to a variety of resources provided by the National Federation of the Blind, including accessing tools for learning STEM curriculum, acquiring better blindness skills, and interacting with positive blind role models. Unique seminars and hands-on workshops for the parents of the participants will take place in conjunction with the children's activities. These sessions will be designed to help parents better meet the academic and social needs of their children. Sessions will include such topics as Braille literacy, orientation and mobility, advocacy, and empowerment. Parents will also be introduced to a variety of beneficial resources available to them and their families. For more information about the Junior Science Academy, please visit www.blindscience.org. To learn more about the National Federation of the Blind, 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. From brat-brandie at juno.com Sat Jul 26 11:07:23 2008 From: brat-brandie at juno.com (brat-brandie at juno.com) Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:07:23 GMT Subject: [Nfbmo] All URL's to the St Louis, Springfield, and St Joesph chap ter websites have been updated Message-ID: <20080726.090723.22108.0@webmail08.vgs.untd.com> hi carol, yes raised st. joe. ____________________________________________________________ Click to see huge collection of designer watches. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/Ioyw6iie2atcoFze3qZMlXxAd7U46zEJIHfhMFfFSLsaxhB3PXpR6S/ From buhrow at lothlorien.nfbcal.org Sun Jul 27 11:19:40 2008 From: buhrow at lothlorien.nfbcal.org (Brian Buhrow by way of David Andrews ) Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:19:40 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2008-2009 CONFERENCE STIPEND AWARD Message-ID: Subject: 2008-2009 Science and Engineering Conference scholarship: The Science and Engineering Division of the National Federation of the Blind (SENFB), is pleased to announce its first annual conference scholarship, which will be awarded to a blind student enrolled in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field of study at the senior- undergraduate or graduate level. This scholarship, or stipend, in an amount not to exceed $1,000, will be based on the applicant's need and the availability of other funding sources. It is being awarded as an incentive for a qualified blind or visually impaired student to attend a professional research conference to gain the valuable experience these conferences provide to promising students. This stipend is intended for conferences to be held in the 2008- 2009 academic year. Who is eligible? Any blind or visually impaired senior-undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a STEM field of study at an accredited institution of higher learning may apply for this stipend. Your coursework or research experience should be at a sufficiently advanced level to permit you to benefit from attending and participating in a professional research conference in your field of study. What are the stipend requirements? This is a reimbursement stipend. After attending the specified conference, the selected recipient must submit proof of conference attendance, including appropriate receipts, and a written report to John Miller (between 200 and 500 words) describing the recipient's conference participation, experiences gained, and lessons learned. Upon receipt of these items, the SENFB will mail a check made out to the recipient that can be used to defray the expenses listed in the application. What can you use the stipend for? You may use this stipend to pay for expenses incurred while attending a conference in your field of study. Such expenses include: conference fees, travel to the conference, lodging, and meals. What is the deadline? All applications for this stipend must be in John Miller's possession by September 30, 2008. How do you apply? Each application must consist of the following three items: 1. A personal phone call of introduction by the applicant to John Miller, (858) 527-1727 home or (858) 967-2666 cell. In this phone call you should be prepared to discuss your particular academic interest, your educational background, your career goals, and the adaptive techniques of blindness you use to compete on terms of equality with your sighted peers. 2. A letter from the applicant to the selection committee requesting the stipend. This letter should include: your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address; the title of the conference you wish to attend, the sponsoring organization, and the conference dates and location; the conference activities in which you plan to participate; a discussion of the experience you expect to gain by attending the conference; the total cost of attending the conference (conference fees, housing expenses, meals, and transportation); and the portion of conference expenses that you will pay out of pocket or that is being funded by other means. 3. A letter of recommendation from a faculty or research advisor in your field of study. This letter should include the author's familiarity with your academic and research work, an assessment of your potential for future research work, and a statement of what you can expect to gain by attending this conference. Letters of application, conference documentation, and the conference report must be mailed to: John Miller 10955 Deering Street, San Diego, California 92126 When will the recipient be announced? The recipient of the 2008 conference stipend will be announced on the Science and Engineering mailing list, as well as in the Braille Monitor, by no later than November 30, 2008. For more information call John Miller, president, NFB Science and Engineering Division, (858) 527-1727 home or (858) 967-2666 cell. From KBowman at nfb.org Sun Jul 27 14:04:19 2008 From: KBowman at nfb.org (Bowman, Kristi) Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:04:19 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] March for Independence e-News Message-ID: National Federation of the Blind logo Graphic Photo boy with cane on the beach March for Independence logo March for Independence e-News Urgent Action Issue July 24, 2008 Action Needed Greetings Federation Team Members, Photo: Kevan Worley and Dr. Maurer during our 2008 march We have had a great 2007-2008 Imagination Fund Campaign. It is drawing to a close. Remember that July 31, is the very last day. Contributions can be credited toward your personal and state affiliate goals. We can beat last year's record. Please act now! If you have made pledges, I encourage you, make the contribution. If you have pledges from others, please encourage them to send their checks immediately. You may wish to encourage a last minute contributor or two. Urge them to visit the March for Independence Web site. Let's make a strong campaign culmination sprint. We can do this! August will be a time of recuperation and preparation for our 2009 marathon. Final personal and affiliate rankings will be announced in September! Thanks so very much to all of you. At Your Service, Signature Kevan Worley Kevan Worley Imagination Fund/March for Independence Committee Chair Bigger and Better in Dallas - March Event Recap Photo: March participants fill the American Airlines Center As the sun rose over the city of Dallas on Wednesday, July 2, the Hilton Anatole hotel was a flurry of activity. Over one thousand walkers gathered for our second annual March for Independence walk-a-thon event. This year's Walk for Opportunity participants gathered again for a midpoint rally in front of Dallas' American Airlines Center in Victory Plaza. The opening of the rally featured Federationist and acclaimed talent, Jessica Bachicha, singing the National Anthem. Imagination Fund and March for Independence chairman Kevan Worley emceed the event, introducing rally speakers: NFB President Marc Maurer, event co-chair Congressman Pete Sessions, and Ed Moy, the director of the U.S. Mint. Dr. Maurer and Director Moy unveiled the Louis Braille commemorative coin to be released in 2009 by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Four Braille Readers are Leaders contest winners (Marche Daughtry, Vejas Vasiliauskas, Jordan Richardson, and Hannah Weatherd) asked Dr. Maurer for the floor to present a resolution supporting Braille Literacy. The resolution was unanimously passed with resounding applause! Following the rally, walkers proceeded back to the Hilton Anatole as Dr. Maurer struck the gavel, opening the plenary sessions of our 68th annual National Convention. It was an excellent and exceptional event! Detailed statistics and final calculations of our collective fundraising effort will be released in September. Video of the march rally will be available on the NFB Web site soon. Watch the Imagine! video which debuted at the rally. http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=RLrrqqat_sWlA-YHdj1_DQ.. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you... Photo: Braille resolution reader Vejas Vasiliauskas and Mom There are many reasons to be thankful for everything our organization has achieved. This year we had another fun, invigorating, and enlightening national convention and our second March for Independence event was a huge success. These accomplishments would not have been possible without the support of our donors. Friends, family, colleagues; your postal carrier, barber, and pastor; your neighbor, driver, reader, or boss. Anyone that contributed to your participation in the March for Independence has become a partner, with you, in the mission of the National Federation of the Blind and the Imagination Fund. Please remember to say thank you for the donations that were so freely given to us. If you need information on how to send your online thank you acknowledgements through your Web page, let us know and we'll walk you through the process. Together we can change what it means to be blind. Tell Us Your Story Have a great fundraising story? Did your Web page thermometer run over with gifts once you sent out your e-mails? Did you make an ask that was successful? Submit your personal fundraising story http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=5-024jRGKMTtp2DNwju9Gg.. it may help someone else for the 2008 - 2009 campaign. Select stories will be published on the March for Independence Website http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=XxMuUGjUn8dar1O6X-XXMA.. . March for Independence Sponsors http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=SZODMm0_py_bsWriZ-qXFg.. On behalf of President Marc Maurer and the 60,000 members of the National Federation of the Blind, we send a heartfelt thank you for your sponsorship and support of our March for Independence where we launched our Braille Readers are Leaders Braille Coin Initiative. Thank you. If you have forgotten your Web site log in information, contact us kbowman at nfb.org ! Thank you for reading March for Independence e-News. Please watch your mailbox for more issues to come. Publication archives: Voice of the Diabetic http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=Yz6JCiQ_NBEOfupBZPcy6Q.. Future Reflections http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=5oBUIBRgV7cQ5SUfiUN4PA.. Braille Monitor http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=Aq8kUh0VBN6QgCiVJXIydg.. Graphic Logo: National Federation of the Blind Unsubscribe | Update Preferences | Visit Our Web Site | Tell-A-Friend http://nfb.convio.net/site/CO?i=LQP-bzVi_npmjuHUMermFPZpeHvTclMD&cid=108 1 http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=FaRAWbxL9ttKe2r-iCo8bA.. http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=IqekqYxqpGoRFnaxUgThZg.. http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=aZBzwLR3IwxOI66JE-bXYg.. 1800 Johnson Street Baltimore, MD 21230 410-659-9314 From gwunder at earthlink.net Mon Jul 28 12:30:54 2008 From: gwunder at earthlink.net (Gary Wunder) Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:30:54 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Fw: Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Machines Message-ID: <009b01c8f0d7$b0589790$750482a1@umh.edu> ----- Original Message ----- From: Smith, Richard To: WOLFNER_LIBRARY at LISTSERV.SOS.MO.GOV Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 11:15 AM Subject: Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Machines To all, Wolfner Library has three pre-owned VTEK Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Machines that need a home. They have a 19" black and white monitor with adjustable magnification and positive-negative contrast control. They enlarge the printed page and are designed to accommodate visual impairments. Older models but still work. Will ship "Free Matter" to a person or institution in need of a machine that magnifies printed text. Call Wolfner Library at (573) 751-8720 or in Missouri: 800-392-2614 if interested. Thanks, Richard J. Smith, Director Wolfner Library Missouri State Library P.O. Box 387 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: 573-522-2767 In Missouri: 800-392-2614 Fax: 573-526-2985 Email: richard.smith at sos.mo.gov Web Site: http://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner/ Not sure what to read next? Find a good book by listening to an audio bibliography at http://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner/adult.asp From debbiewunder at earthlink.net Mon Jul 28 21:00:16 2008 From: debbiewunder at earthlink.net (Debbie Wunder) Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:00:16 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] Mission Believe Message-ID: <000801c8f11e$d8f42150$6501a8c0@DEBBIECOMPUTER> Hello everyone, or maybe I should say Mission accomplished! If you ever question is our work with all your hard work, time spent, and candy bars sold? I can tell you without a doubt it truly is. Some of us were fortunenate to have the opportunity to be a part of the Mission Believe project, a weekend camp for middle school kids, and a educational track for their parents. I saw amazing things, kids learning that the sky's the limit. I want to also mention how wonderful it was to work on and share in this project with so many others from across the state. I think that not only did NFBMO make a difference in helping to shape positive attitudes about blindness, but I also learned a great deal about other Federationist. I want to thank all of you for sharing a piece of yourselves with me. Debbie Wunder debbiewunder at earthlink.net From JFreeh at nfb.org Tue Jul 29 13:09:18 2008 From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh, Jessica) Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:09:18 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency Message-ID: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Danielsen Public Relations Specialist National Federation of the Blind (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 (410) 262-1281 cdanielsen at nfb.org National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency Baltimore, Maryland (July 29, 2008): Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, the nation's oldest and largest organization of blind people, will testify before the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology of the House Committee on Financial Services on July 30, regarding the issue of paper currency identifiable by the blind. On May 20, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a ruling that could force a redesign of U.S. paper currency so that blind people can distinguish denominations by touch. Dr. Marc Maurer said: "I appreciate the opportunity to share the considered opinion of the National Federation of the Blind regarding paper currency. We represent the largest group of blind people in the United States, and each year we gather to consider important matters affecting the blind. We strongly disagree with the federal court ruling because the premise of the ruling is that the blind of America are being unlawfully made victims of discrimination because we lack "meaningful access" to paper money, which is patently untrue. Hundreds of thousands of blind people use paper money every day without difficulty. Identifying items by touch (including currency) is convenient, but not essential to the ability of blind people to participate fully in society. For a court to say that if we cannot identify it by touch, we can't use it is a fiction and a dangerous one. Millions of items that cannot be identified by touch must be managed by the blind in business, industry, and education every day; if the public comes to believe the myth that we cannot manage those items, then we will be denied the equality and opportunity we seek. If the paper money of the United States is to be changed, then the National Federation of the Blind must be consulted about what changes are to be made." ### 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 b.schulz at sbcglobal.net Tue Jul 29 14:16:39 2008 From: b.schulz at sbcglobal.net (Bryan Schulz) Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:16:39 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency References: Message-ID: <026101c8f1af$a12b9d20$220110ac@notebook> hi, Anyone want to lay down a milkshake bet about what he will say. This is not meant to spark intense reaction and is just an opinion. Personally, i think money produced with braille would last maybe three days before the dots degrade into unrecognizable wrinkles and would be a waste of resources. Paper currency created in different sizes would be beneficial but it will most likely be hindered by the belief of the one percent that think there isn't a problem when day to day tasks are not experienced with the aid of 8/5 personal assistance. Bryan Schulz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freeh,Jessica (by way of David Andrews )" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:09 PM Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > CONTACT: > Chris Danielsen > Public Relations Specialist > National Federation of the Blind > (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 > (410) 262-1281 > cdanielsen at nfb.org > National Federation of the Blind to Testify > Before House Subcommittee > > NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > > Baltimore, Maryland (July 29, 2008): Dr. Marc Maurer, President of > the National Federation of the Blind, the nation's oldest and largest > organization of blind people, will testify before the Subcommittee on > Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology of > the House Committee on Financial Services on July 30, regarding the > issue of paper currency identifiable by the blind. > > On May 20, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of > Columbia Circuit upheld a ruling that could force a redesign of U.S. > paper currency so that blind people can distinguish denominations by > touch. > > Dr. Marc Maurer said: "I appreciate the opportunity to share the > considered opinion of the National Federation of the Blind regarding > paper currency. We represent the largest group of blind people in > the United States, and each year we gather to consider important > matters affecting the blind. We strongly disagree with the federal > court ruling because the premise of the ruling is that the blind of > America are being unlawfully made victims of discrimination because > we lack "meaningful access" to paper money, which is patently > untrue. Hundreds of thousands of blind people use paper money every > day without difficulty. Identifying items by touch (including > currency) is convenient, but not essential to the ability of blind > people to participate fully in society. For a court to say that if > we cannot identify it by touch, we can't use it is a fiction and a > dangerous one. Millions of items that cannot be identified by touch > must be managed by the blind in business, industry, and education > every day; if the public comes to believe the myth that we cannot > manage those items, then we will be denied the equality and > opportunity we seek. If the paper money of the United States is to > be changed, then the National Federation of the Blind must be > consulted about what changes are to be made." > > ### > > 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. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Nfbmo mailing list > Nfbmo at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Nfbmo: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/b.schulz%40sbcglobal.net From msievert at sbcglobal.net Tue Jul 29 14:24:46 2008 From: msievert at sbcglobal.net (Matt Sievert) Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:24:46 +0000 Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify BeforeHouse Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal CourtRuling on Paper Currency In-Reply-To: <026101c8f1af$a12b9d20$220110ac@notebook> References: <026101c8f1af$a12b9d20$220110ac@notebook> Message-ID: <321226198-1217359472-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1577027626-@bxe127.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Bryan, I agree with you completely. This paper money issue will be one to watch. Doesn't sound as easy as the audible cars -----Original Message----- From: "Bryan Schulz" Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:16:39 To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency hi, Anyone want to lay down a milkshake bet about what he will say. This is not meant to spark intense reaction and is just an opinion. Personally, i think money produced with braille would last maybe three days before the dots degrade into unrecognizable wrinkles and would be a waste of resources. Paper currency created in different sizes would be beneficial but it will most likely be hindered by the belief of the one percent that think there isn't a problem when day to day tasks are not experienced with the aid of 8/5 personal assistance. Bryan Schulz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freeh,Jessica (by way of David Andrews )" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:09 PM Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > CONTACT: > Chris Danielsen > Public Relations Specialist > National Federation of the Blind > (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 > (410) 262-1281 > cdanielsen at nfb.org > National Federation of the Blind to Testify > Before House Subcommittee > > NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > > Baltimore, Maryland (July 29, 2008): Dr. Marc Maurer, President of > the National Federation of the Blind, the nation's oldest and largest > organization of blind people, will testify before the Subcommittee on > Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology of > the House Committee on Financial Services on July 30, regarding the > issue of paper currency identifiable by the blind. > > On May 20, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of > Columbia Circuit upheld a ruling that could force a redesign of U.S. > paper currency so that blind people can distinguish denominations by > touch. > > Dr. Marc Maurer said: "I appreciate the opportunity to share the > considered opinion of the National Federation of the Blind regarding > paper currency. We represent the largest group of blind people in > the United States, and each year we gather to consider important > matters affecting the blind. We strongly disagree with the federal > court ruling because the premise of the ruling is that the blind of > America are being unlawfully made victims of discrimination because > we lack "meaningful access" to paper money, which is patently > untrue. Hundreds of thousands of blind people use paper money every > day without difficulty. Identifying items by touch (including > currency) is convenient, but not essential to the ability of blind > people to participate fully in society. For a court to say that if > we cannot identify it by touch, we can't use it is a fiction and a > dangerous one. Millions of items that cannot be identified by touch > must be managed by the blind in business, industry, and education > every day; if the public comes to believe the myth that we cannot > manage those items, then we will be denied the equality and > opportunity we seek. If the paper money of the United States is to > be changed, then the National Federation of the Blind must be > consulted about what changes are to be made." > > ### > > 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. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Nfbmo mailing list > Nfbmo at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Nfbmo: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/b.schulz%40sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/msievert%40sbcglobal.net From bblagg at kc.rr.com Tue Jul 29 20:19:48 2008 From: bblagg at kc.rr.com (Ben Blagg) Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:19:48 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency In-Reply-To: <026101c8f1af$a12b9d20$220110ac@notebook> References: <026101c8f1af$a12b9d20$220110ac@notebook> Message-ID: <001501c8f1e2$5c29b800$147d2800$@rr.com> I think some modification of paper money should be done. To make a blanket statement that: > "Hundreds of thousands of blind people use paper money every > day without difficulty. Identifying items by touch (including > currency) is convenient, but not essential to the ability of blind people to participate fully in society" is a bit of an overstatement.' While I agree with most of what Mark says makes sense, identifying and folding money does take some sighted intervention. Mark says: "if the public comes to believe the myth that we cannot > manage those items, then we will be denied the equality and > opportunity we seek." The public already believes we as blind persons have a problem managing money. Why not give a level playing field. Braille is not the answer but varying sizes of bills would make a difference. Come on, folks we can't depend on electronic venues to tell us the denomination of money because we aren't going to be armed with electronic gagetry to tell us all the time. While the opportunity presents itself, let us advocate to modify the bills rather than being inward and not admitting some difficulties and modifying with as little adjustments as possible. We won't have this opportunity in the foreseeable future. -----Original Message----- From: nfbmo-bounces+bblagg=kc.rr.com at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmo-bounces+bblagg=kc.rr.com at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bryan Schulz Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 2:17 PM To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency hi, Anyone want to lay down a milkshake bet about what he will say. This is not meant to spark intense reaction and is just an opinion. Personally, i think money produced with braille would last maybe three days before the dots degrade into unrecognizable wrinkles and would be a waste of resources. Paper currency created in different sizes would be beneficial but it will most likely be hindered by the belief of the one percent that think there isn't a problem when day to day tasks are not experienced with the aid of 8/5 personal assistance. Bryan Schulz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freeh,Jessica (by way of David Andrews )" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:09 PM Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > CONTACT: > Chris Danielsen > Public Relations Specialist > National Federation of the Blind > (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 > (410) 262-1281 > cdanielsen at nfb.org > National Federation of the Blind to Testify > Before House Subcommittee > > NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > > Baltimore, Maryland (July 29, 2008): Dr. Marc Maurer, President of > the National Federation of the Blind, the nation's oldest and largest > organization of blind people, will testify before the Subcommittee on > Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology of > the House Committee on Financial Services on July 30, regarding the > issue of paper currency identifiable by the blind. > > On May 20, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of > Columbia Circuit upheld a ruling that could force a redesign of U.S. > paper currency so that blind people can distinguish denominations by > touch. > > Dr. Marc Maurer said: "I appreciate the opportunity to share the > considered opinion of the National Federation of the Blind regarding > paper currency. We represent the largest group of blind people in > the United States, and each year we gather to consider important > matters affecting the blind. We strongly disagree with the federal > court ruling because the premise of the ruling is that the blind of > America are being unlawfully made victims of discrimination because > we lack "meaningful access" to paper money, which is patently > untrue. Hundreds of thousands of blind people use paper money every > day without difficulty. Identifying items by touch (including > currency) is convenient, but not essential to the ability of blind > people to participate fully in society. For a court to say that if > we cannot identify it by touch, we can't use it is a fiction and a > dangerous one. Millions of items that cannot be identified by touch > must be managed by the blind in business, industry, and education > every day; if the public comes to believe the myth that we cannot > manage those items, then we will be denied the equality and > opportunity we seek. If the paper money of the United States is to > be changed, then the National Federation of the Blind must be > consulted about what changes are to be made." > > ### > > 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. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Nfbmo mailing list > Nfbmo at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Nfbmo: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/b.schulz%40sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/bblagg%40kc.rr.com From DanFlasar at aol.com Tue Jul 29 20:48:42 2008 From: DanFlasar at aol.com (DanFlasar at aol.com) Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:48:42 EDT Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify BeforeHouse Subcommit... Message-ID: Even India has paper currency identifiable by touch, not to mention Europe. In a message dated 7/29/2008 2:25:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time, msievert at sbcglobal.net writes: Bryan, I agree with you completely. This paper money issue will be one to watch. Doesn't sound as easy as the audible cars -----Original Message----- From: "Bryan Schulz" Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:16:39 To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency hi, Anyone want to lay down a milkshake bet about what he will say. This is not meant to spark intense reaction and is just an opinion. Personally, i think money produced with braille would last maybe three days before the dots degrade into unrecognizable wrinkles and would be a waste of resources. Paper currency created in different sizes would be beneficial but it will most likely be hindered by the belief of the one percent that think there isn't a problem when day to day tasks are not experienced with the aid of 8/5 personal assistance. Bryan Schulz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freeh,Jessica (by way of David Andrews )" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:09 PM Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > CONTACT: > Chris Danielsen > Public Relations Specialist > National Federation of the Blind > (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 > (410) 262-1281 > cdanielsen at nfb.org > National Federation of the Blind to Testify > Before House Subcommittee > > NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > > Baltimore, Maryland (July 29, 2008): Dr. Marc Maurer, President of > the National Federation of the Blind, the nation's oldest and largest > organization of blind people, will testify before the Subcommittee on > Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology of > the House Committee on Financial Services on July 30, regarding the > issue of paper currency identifiable by the blind. > > On May 20, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of > Columbia Circuit upheld a ruling that could force a redesign of U.S. > paper currency so that blind people can distinguish denominations by > touch. > > Dr. Marc Maurer said: "I appreciate the opportunity to share the > considered opinion of the National Federation of the Blind regarding > paper currency. We represent the largest group of blind people in > the United States, and each year we gather to consider important > matters affecting the blind. We strongly disagree with the federal > court ruling because the premise of the ruling is that the blind of > America are being unlawfully made victims of discrimination because > we lack "meaningful access" to paper money, which is patently > untrue. Hundreds of thousands of blind people use paper money every > day without difficulty. Identifying items by touch (including > currency) is convenient, but not essential to the ability of blind > people to participate fully in society. For a court to say that if > we cannot identify it by touch, we can't use it is a fiction and a > dangerous one. Millions of items that cannot be identified by touch > must be managed by the blind in business, industry, and education > every day; if the public comes to believe the myth that we cannot > manage those items, then we will be denied the equality and > opportunity we seek. If the paper money of the United States is to > be changed, then the National Federation of the Blind must be > consulted about what changes are to be made." > > ### > > 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. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Nfbmo mailing list > Nfbmo at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Nfbmo: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/b.schulz%40sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/msievert%40sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/danflasar%40aol.com **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020) From pdonahue1 at sbcglobal.net Tue Jul 29 21:45:01 2008 From: pdonahue1 at sbcglobal.net (Peter Donahue) Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:45:01 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify BeforeHouseSubcommit... References: Message-ID: <009a01c8f1ee$43eb3e60$210110ac@yourfsyly0jtwn> Hello Dan and listers, But they don't have the kinds of programs for the blind and a strong organization like the NFB like we do here in the U.S. Peter Donahue ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 8:48 PM Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify BeforeHouseSubcommit... Even India has paper currency identifiable by touch, not to mention Europe. In a message dated 7/29/2008 2:25:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time, msievert at sbcglobal.net writes: Bryan, I agree with you completely. This paper money issue will be one to watch. Doesn't sound as easy as the audible cars -----Original Message----- From: "Bryan Schulz" Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:16:39 To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency hi, Anyone want to lay down a milkshake bet about what he will say. This is not meant to spark intense reaction and is just an opinion. Personally, i think money produced with braille would last maybe three days before the dots degrade into unrecognizable wrinkles and would be a waste of resources. Paper currency created in different sizes would be beneficial but it will most likely be hindered by the belief of the one percent that think there isn't a problem when day to day tasks are not experienced with the aid of 8/5 personal assistance. Bryan Schulz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freeh,Jessica (by way of David Andrews )" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:09 PM Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > CONTACT: > Chris Danielsen > Public Relations Specialist > National Federation of the Blind > (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 > (410) 262-1281 > cdanielsen at nfb.org > National Federation of the Blind to Testify > Before House Subcommittee > > NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > > Baltimore, Maryland (July 29, 2008): Dr. Marc Maurer, President of > the National Federation of the Blind, the nation's oldest and largest > organization of blind people, will testify before the Subcommittee on > Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology of > the House Committee on Financial Services on July 30, regarding the > issue of paper currency identifiable by the blind. > > On May 20, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of > Columbia Circuit upheld a ruling that could force a redesign of U.S. > paper currency so that blind people can distinguish denominations by > touch. > > Dr. Marc Maurer said: "I appreciate the opportunity to share the > considered opinion of the National Federation of the Blind regarding > paper currency. We represent the largest group of blind people in > the United States, and each year we gather to consider important > matters affecting the blind. We strongly disagree with the federal > court ruling because the premise of the ruling is that the blind of > America are being unlawfully made victims of discrimination because > we lack "meaningful access" to paper money, which is patently > untrue. Hundreds of thousands of blind people use paper money every > day without difficulty. Identifying items by touch (including > currency) is convenient, but not essential to the ability of blind > people to participate fully in society. For a court to say that if > we cannot identify it by touch, we can't use it is a fiction and a > dangerous one. Millions of items that cannot be identified by touch > must be managed by the blind in business, industry, and education > every day; if the public comes to believe the myth that we cannot > manage those items, then we will be denied the equality and > opportunity we seek. If the paper money of the United States is to > be changed, then the National Federation of the Blind must be > consulted about what changes are to be made." > > ### > > 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. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Nfbmo mailing list > Nfbmo at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Nfbmo: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/b.schulz%40sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/msievert%40sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/danflasar%40aol.com **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. 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(http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020) _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/pdonahue1%40sbcglobal.net From k7uij at panix.com Tue Jul 29 22:06:53 2008 From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman) Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:06:53 -0700 Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to TestifyBefore House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address FederalCourt Ruling on Paper Currency References: <026101c8f1af$a12b9d20$220110ac@notebook> <001501c8f1e2$5c29b800$147d2800$@rr.com> Message-ID: <00D458A152344A4782A289F2A4E605EA@owner96190708e> But if one classifies things that require sighted intervention as being discrimnatory, then pretty-much most of what we do that doesn't involve braille or recordings is discriminatory. The crux of the issue is how one defines independnece. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ben Blagg" To: "'NFB of Missouri Mailing List'" Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to TestifyBefore House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address FederalCourt Ruling on Paper Currency I think some modification of paper money should be done. To make a blanket statement that: > "Hundreds of thousands of blind people use paper money every > day without difficulty. Identifying items by touch (including > currency) is convenient, but not essential to the ability of blind > people to participate fully in society" is a bit of an overstatement.' While I agree with most of what Mark says makes sense, identifying and folding money does take some sighted intervention. Mark says: "if the public comes to believe the myth that we cannot > manage those items, then we will be denied the equality and > opportunity we seek." The public already believes we as blind persons have a problem managing money. Why not give a level playing field. Braille is not the answer but varying sizes of bills would make a difference. Come on, folks we can't depend on electronic venues to tell us the denomination of money because we aren't going to be armed with electronic gagetry to tell us all the time. While the opportunity presents itself, let us advocate to modify the bills rather than being inward and not admitting some difficulties and modifying with as little adjustments as possible. We won't have this opportunity in the foreseeable future. -----Original Message----- From: nfbmo-bounces+bblagg=kc.rr.com at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmo-bounces+bblagg=kc.rr.com at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bryan Schulz Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 2:17 PM To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency hi, Anyone want to lay down a milkshake bet about what he will say. This is not meant to spark intense reaction and is just an opinion. Personally, i think money produced with braille would last maybe three days before the dots degrade into unrecognizable wrinkles and would be a waste of resources. Paper currency created in different sizes would be beneficial but it will most likely be hindered by the belief of the one percent that think there isn't a problem when day to day tasks are not experienced with the aid of 8/5 personal assistance. Bryan Schulz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freeh,Jessica (by way of David Andrews )" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:09 PM Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > CONTACT: > Chris Danielsen > Public Relations Specialist > National Federation of the Blind > (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 > (410) 262-1281 > cdanielsen at nfb.org > National Federation of the Blind to Testify > Before House Subcommittee > > NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > > Baltimore, Maryland (July 29, 2008): Dr. Marc Maurer, President of > the National Federation of the Blind, the nation's oldest and largest > organization of blind people, will testify before the Subcommittee on > Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology of > the House Committee on Financial Services on July 30, regarding the > issue of paper currency identifiable by the blind. > > On May 20, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of > Columbia Circuit upheld a ruling that could force a redesign of U.S. > paper currency so that blind people can distinguish denominations by > touch. > > Dr. Marc Maurer said: "I appreciate the opportunity to share the > considered opinion of the National Federation of the Blind regarding > paper currency. We represent the largest group of blind people in > the United States, and each year we gather to consider important > matters affecting the blind. We strongly disagree with the federal > court ruling because the premise of the ruling is that the blind of > America are being unlawfully made victims of discrimination because > we lack "meaningful access" to paper money, which is patently > untrue. Hundreds of thousands of blind people use paper money every > day without difficulty. Identifying items by touch (including > currency) is convenient, but not essential to the ability of blind > people to participate fully in society. For a court to say that if > we cannot identify it by touch, we can't use it is a fiction and a > dangerous one. Millions of items that cannot be identified by touch > must be managed by the blind in business, industry, and education > every day; if the public comes to believe the myth that we cannot > manage those items, then we will be denied the equality and > opportunity we seek. If the paper money of the United States is to > be changed, then the National Federation of the Blind must be > consulted about what changes are to be made." > > ### > > 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. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Nfbmo mailing list > Nfbmo at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Nfbmo: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/b.schulz%40sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/bblagg%40kc.rr.com _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/k7uij%40panix.com From b.schulz at sbcglobal.net Tue Jul 29 22:14:31 2008 From: b.schulz at sbcglobal.net (Bryan Schulz) Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:14:31 -0500 Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to TestifyBefore HouseSubcommittee NFB President Will Address FederalCourt Rulingon Paper Currency References: <026101c8f1af$a12b9d20$220110ac@notebook><001501c8f1e2$5c29b800$147d2800$@rr.com> <00D458A152344A4782A289F2A4E605EA@owner96190708e> Message-ID: <045a01c8f1f2$631b6ae0$220110ac@notebook> hi, Everybody uses sighted assistance sometimes but I would not classify obtaining daily visual information from a personal assistant as independence and i'll stop there. Bryan Schulz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Freeman" To: "NFB of Missouri Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 10:06 PM Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to TestifyBefore HouseSubcommittee NFB President Will Address FederalCourt Rulingon Paper Currency > But if one classifies things that require sighted intervention as being > discrimnatory, then pretty-much most of what we do that doesn't involve > braille or recordings is discriminatory. The crux of the issue is how > one defines independnece. > > Mike > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ben Blagg" > To: "'NFB of Missouri Mailing List'" > Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 6:19 PM > Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to TestifyBefore > House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address FederalCourt Ruling on > Paper Currency > > > I think some modification of paper money should be done. To make a > blanket > statement that: > > "Hundreds of thousands of blind people use paper money every >> day without difficulty. Identifying items by touch (including >> currency) is convenient, but not essential to the ability of blind >> people > to participate fully in society" > is a bit of an overstatement.' While I agree with most of what Mark > says > makes sense, identifying and folding money does take some sighted > intervention. > > Mark says: "if the public comes to believe the myth that we cannot >> manage those items, then we will be denied the equality and >> opportunity we seek." > > The public already believes we as blind persons have a problem managing > money. Why not give a level playing field. Braille is not the answer > but > varying sizes of bills would make a difference. Come on, folks we can't > depend on electronic venues to tell us the denomination of money because > we > aren't going to be armed with electronic gagetry to tell us all the > time. > While the opportunity presents itself, let us advocate to modify the > bills > rather than being inward and not admitting some difficulties and > modifying > with as little adjustments as possible. We won't have this opportunity > in > the foreseeable future. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: nfbmo-bounces+bblagg=kc.rr.com at nfbnet.org > [mailto:nfbmo-bounces+bblagg=kc.rr.com at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bryan > Schulz > Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 2:17 PM > To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before > House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on > Paper > Currency > > hi, > > Anyone want to lay down a milkshake bet about what he will say. > This is not meant to spark intense reaction and is just an opinion. > Personally, i think money produced with braille would last maybe three > days > before the dots degrade into unrecognizable wrinkles and would be a > waste of > > resources. Paper currency created in different sizes would be > beneficial > but it will most likely be hindered by the belief of the one percent > that > think there isn't a problem when day to day tasks are not experienced > with > the aid of 8/5 personal assistance. > Bryan Schulz > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Freeh,Jessica (by way of David Andrews )" > > To: > Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:09 PM > Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before > House > Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper > Currency > > >> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE >> >> CONTACT: >> Chris Danielsen >> Public Relations Specialist >> National Federation of the Blind >> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 >> (410) 262-1281 >> cdanielsen at nfb.org >> National Federation of the Blind to Testify >> Before House Subcommittee >> >> NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency >> >> Baltimore, Maryland (July 29, 2008): Dr. Marc Maurer, President of >> the National Federation of the Blind, the nation's oldest and largest >> organization of blind people, will testify before the Subcommittee on >> Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology of >> the House Committee on Financial Services on July 30, regarding the >> issue of paper currency identifiable by the blind. >> >> On May 20, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of >> Columbia Circuit upheld a ruling that could force a redesign of U.S. >> paper currency so that blind people can distinguish denominations by >> touch. >> >> Dr. Marc Maurer said: "I appreciate the opportunity to share the >> considered opinion of the National Federation of the Blind regarding >> paper currency. We represent the largest group of blind people in >> the United States, and each year we gather to consider important >> matters affecting the blind. We strongly disagree with the federal >> court ruling because the premise of the ruling is that the blind of >> America are being unlawfully made victims of discrimination because >> we lack "meaningful access" to paper money, which is patently >> untrue. Hundreds of thousands of blind people use paper money every >> day without difficulty. Identifying items by touch (including >> currency) is convenient, but not essential to the ability of blind >> people to participate fully in society. For a court to say that if >> we cannot identify it by touch, we can't use it is a fiction and a >> dangerous one. Millions of items that cannot be identified by touch >> must be managed by the blind in business, industry, and education >> every day; if the public comes to believe the myth that we cannot >> manage those items, then we will be denied the equality and >> opportunity we seek. If the paper money of the United States is to >> be changed, then the National Federation of the Blind must be >> consulted about what changes are to be made." >> >> ### >> >> 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. >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Nfbmo mailing list >> Nfbmo at nfbnet.org >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> Nfbmo: >> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/b.schulz%40sbcglobal.net > > _______________________________________________ > Nfbmo mailing list > Nfbmo at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Nfbmo: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/bblagg%40kc.rr.com > > _______________________________________________ > Nfbmo mailing list > Nfbmo at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Nfbmo: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/k7uij%40panix.com > > _______________________________________________ > Nfbmo mailing list > Nfbmo at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Nfbmo: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/b.schulz%40sbcglobal.net From DanFlasar at aol.com Tue Jul 29 22:18:39 2008 From: DanFlasar at aol.com (DanFlasar at aol.com) Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:18:39 EDT Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify BeforeHouseSubcommit... Message-ID: Hi Pete, I think this is more cultural. The view that anyone can be fully and completely independent is not shared by other countries, and not even within the US population. The fact is, we're always changing our coinage and paper money - to honor individuals or states (Kennedy half-dollars and the state quarters) and for more prosaic needs - to combat counterfeiting, for example. I prefer to see this as our nation's attempt to honor the blind. As to Braile being worn off, India uses tiny holes, not raised marks, in addition to different sized currency. Paper money has an average circulation period of half a year if that. The prime outcome of this testimony will be to make more Americans aware of the NFB philosophy, which I think is all to the good. BTW, one of my co-workers, from Pune, India, was telling me about a colleague of his from his college days who was blind and used JAWS (I'm pretty sure that it was used for English classwork since there are something like 30 major languages in India and 8 official languages - including English. He completed a degree in accessible technology from the University of Penu and is now employed working on ways to devleop accessible technology for India's blind. A few interesting things about Indian money: There is a panel listing the denomination in all official languages on each monetary note. All bills are denominated by their size - mostly the lenth. There are metal threads in the bills to discourage counterfeiting. A 100 rupee note will get you 3 meals in a restaurant in India. The only person allowed on Indian currency is Mahatma Gahndi. I guess the next question is, will any other blind organizations testify at this same committee? If so, it will offer the general public the opportunity to realize that, just like all other Americans, the blind are diverse in their opinions on public issues. Dan In a message dated 7/29/2008 9:45:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time, pdonahue1 at sbcglobal.net writes: Hello Dan and listers, But they don't have the kinds of programs for the blind and a strong organization like the NFB like we do here in the U.S. Peter Donahue ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 8:48 PM Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify BeforeHouseSubcommit... Even India has paper currency identifiable by touch, not to mention Europe. In a message dated 7/29/2008 2:25:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time, msievert at sbcglobal.net writes: Bryan, I agree with you completely. This paper money issue will be one to watch. Doesn't sound as easy as the audible cars -----Original Message----- From: "Bryan Schulz" Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:16:39 To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency hi, Anyone want to lay down a milkshake bet about what he will say. This is not meant to spark intense reaction and is just an opinion. Personally, i think money produced with braille would last maybe three days before the dots degrade into unrecognizable wrinkles and would be a waste of resources. Paper currency created in different sizes would be beneficial but it will most likely be hindered by the belief of the one percent that think there isn't a problem when day to day tasks are not experienced with the aid of 8/5 personal assistance. Bryan Schulz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freeh,Jessica (by way of David Andrews )" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:09 PM Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > CONTACT: > Chris Danielsen > Public Relations Specialist > National Federation of the Blind > (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 > (410) 262-1281 > cdanielsen at nfb.org > National Federation of the Blind to Testify > Before House Subcommittee > > NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > > Baltimore, Maryland (July 29, 2008): Dr. Marc Maurer, President of > the National Federation of the Blind, the nation's oldest and largest > organization of blind people, will testify before the Subcommittee on > Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology of > the House Committee on Financial Services on July 30, regarding the > issue of paper currency identifiable by the blind. > > On May 20, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of > Columbia Circuit upheld a ruling that could force a redesign of U.S. > paper currency so that blind people can distinguish denominations by > touch. > > Dr. Marc Maurer said: "I appreciate the opportunity to share the > considered opinion of the National Federation of the Blind regarding > paper currency. We represent the largest group of blind people in > the United States, and each year we gather to consider important > matters affecting the blind. We strongly disagree with the federal > court ruling because the premise of the ruling is that the blind of > America are being unlawfully made victims of discrimination because > we lack "meaningful access" to paper money, which is patently > untrue. Hundreds of thousands of blind people use paper money every > day without difficulty. Identifying items by touch (including > currency) is convenient, but not essential to the ability of blind > people to participate fully in society. For a court to say that if > we cannot identify it by touch, we can't use it is a fiction and a > dangerous one. Millions of items that cannot be identified by touch > must be managed by the blind in business, industry, and education > every day; if the public comes to believe the myth that we cannot > manage those items, then we will be denied the equality and > opportunity we seek. If the paper money of the United States is to > be changed, then the National Federation of the Blind must be > consulted about what changes are to be made." > > ### > > 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. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Nfbmo mailing list > Nfbmo at nfbnet.org > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > Nfbmo: > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/b.schulz%40sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/msievert%40sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/danflasar%40aol.com **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020) _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/pdonahue1%40sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ Nfbmo mailing list Nfbmo at nfbnet.org http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbmo To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbmo: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbmo/danflasar%40aol.com **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020) From msievert at sbcglobal.net Tue Jul 29 22:18:12 2008 From: msievert at sbcglobal.net (Matt Sievert) Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:18:12 +0000 Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to TestifyBefore HouseSubcommittee NFB President Will Address FederalCourt Rulingon Paper Currency In-Reply-To: <00D458A152344A4782A289F2A4E605EA@owner96190708e> References: <026101c8f1af$a12b9d20$220110ac@notebook><001501c8f1e2$5c29b800$147d2800$@rr.com><00D458A152344A4782A289F2A4E605EA@owner96190708e> Message-ID: <1038065481-1217387881-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1618443291-@bxe127.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Oh dear, Defining independence is a whole new line of conversation. Do we go for "degrees" of independence, or "complete" I of course think there are "degrees" If we were completely independent then people with cars would consider us "equals" And not "lesser" people. -----Original Message----- From: "Mike Freeman" Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:06:53 To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to TestifyBefore House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address FederalCourt Ruling on Paper Currency But if one classifies things that require sighted intervention as being discrimnatory, then pretty-much most of what we do that doesn't involve braille or recordings is discriminatory. The crux of the issue is how one defines independnece. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ben Blagg" To: "'NFB of Missouri Mailing List'" Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to TestifyBefore House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address FederalCourt Ruling on Paper Currency I think some modification of paper money should be done. To make a blanket statement that: > "Hundreds of thousands of blind people use paper money every > day without difficulty. Identifying items by touch (including > currency) is convenient, but not essential to the ability of blind > people to participate fully in society" is a bit of an overstatement.' While I agree with most of what Mark says makes sense, identifying and folding money does take some sighted intervention. Mark says: "if the public comes to believe the myth that we cannot > manage those items, then we will be denied the equality and > opportunity we seek." The public already believes we as blind persons have a problem managing money. Why not give a level playing field. Braille is not the answer but varying sizes of bills would make a difference. Come on, folks we can't depend on electronic venues to tell us the denomination of money because we aren't going to be armed with electronic gagetry to tell us all the time. While the opportunity presents itself, let us advocate to modify the bills rather than being inward and not admitting some difficulties and modifying with as little adjustments as possible. We won't have this opportunity in the foreseeable future. -----Original Message----- From: nfbmo-bounces+bblagg=kc.rr.com at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmo-bounces+bblagg=kc.rr.com at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bryan Schulz Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 2:17 PM To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency hi, Anyone want to lay down a milkshake bet about what he will say. This is not meant to spark intense reaction and is just an opinion. Personally, i think money produced with braille would last maybe three days before the dots degrade into unrecognizable wrinkles and would be a waste of resources. Paper currency created in different sizes would be beneficial but it will most likely be hindered by the belief of the one percent that think there isn't a problem when day to day tasks are not experienced with the aid of 8/5 personal assistance. Bryan Schulz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freeh,Jessica (by way of David Andrews )" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 1:09 PM Subject: [Nfbmo] National Federation of the Blind to Testify Before House Subcommittee NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > CONTACT: > Chris Danielsen > Public Relations Specialist > National Federation of the Blind > (410) 659-9314, extension 2330 > (410) 262-1281 > cdanielsen at nfb.org > National Federation of the Blind to Testify > Before House Subcommittee > > NFB President Will Address Federal Court Ruling on Paper Currency > > Baltimore, Maryland (July 29, 2008): Dr. Marc Maurer, President of > the National Federation of the Blind, the nation's oldest and largest > organization of blind people, will testify before the Subcommittee on > Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology of > the House Committee on Financial Services on July 30, regarding the > issue of paper currency identifiable by the blind. > > On May