From CDanielsen at nfb.org  Tue Apr  6 04:42:47 2010
From: CDanielsen at nfb.org (Danielsen, Chris)
Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:42:47 -0500
Subject: [Nfbsf] Louisiana Wins March Imaginator Drive Challenge!
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Louisiana Wins March Imaginator Drive Challenge!



In the beginning of March, Imagination Fund Chairman Parnell Diggs 
urged affiliates to sign up for the Race for Independence as many of 
their members as possible by March 31.  For every ten members of each 
of the Federation's fifty-two affiliates that signed up to be 
Imaginators and participate in the Race for Independence by the end 
of March, the affiliate was entered in a drawing to receive $250.



Eleven affiliates (Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, Connecticut, 
Louisiana, Ohio, Missouri, Texas, Florida, South Carolina, and 
Nebraska) were entered into the drawing, and Louisiana was the lucky 
winner! Congratulations, Louisiana, and congratulations to the other 
ten affiliates who signed up ten or more members in March! Their hard 
work led to an increased number of Imaginators participating in this 
important effort.



Though the March challenge is over, it is not too late to sign up for 
the Race for Independence or encourage others to do so! To sign up to 
be an Imaginator and help build the Imagination Fund, please visit 
<http://www.raceforindependence.org/>www.raceforindependence.org or 
call (410) 659-9314, extension 2371.



From PDiggs at nfb.org  Wed Apr 14 09:02:15 2010
From: PDiggs at nfb.org (Diggs,
	Parnell)
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:02:15 -0500
Subject: [Nfbsf] Imagination Fund Conference Call April 20,
	2010 at 8:00 PM EST
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Subject:  Imagination Fund Conference Call Tuesday, April 20, at 8:00 
p.m. (eastern)

Dear Colleagues:

Some of my fellow Federationists have asked me to conduct a 
fundraising seminar for those participating in the 2010 Race for Independence.

The Dallas Convention is approaching fast, and we need to kick it 
into high gear for the final push to generate proceeds for NFB 
programs at the national, state, and local levels.

If you have signed-up for the Race for Independence, or if you plan 
to do so, please call into (800) 910-2399 and use code 573791 next 
Tuesday, April 20, at 8:00 p.m. (eastern).

The call will last no longer than thirty minutes.  During this brief 
call, you will be able to hear from some of those who have already 
met their fundraising goals for 2010.

Find out how they did it.  There is ample time to raise $250 by July 
31, but we need to start now.  I look forward to your participation 
in this important call, and I thank you for the work you are doing.

Sincerely,

Parnell Diggs, Chairman
National Federation of the Blind Imagination Fund

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Parnell and Kim Diggs
8845-B Chandler Dr.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
Home:  843-215-9056
Parnell office:  843-492-7411
Fax:  843-215-4928




From JKTomasell at aol.com  Thu Apr 15 07:21:02 2010
From: JKTomasell at aol.com (JKTomasell at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:21:02 EDT
Subject: [Nfbsf] Invite to the April SF Chapter Meeting
Message-ID: <45569.1c751089.38f8185e@aol.com>

 
Come one, Come all! 
The San Francisco Chapter of the National  Federation of the Blind of 
California would like to extend an open AND FRIENDLY  invitation to all whom are 
interested to join 
us for our monthly chapter  meeting.  
Who: The membership and officers of the San  Francisco chapter of the 
National Federation of the blind of California (NFBCSF)  
When: Saturday April 17, 2010 from 1-3  pm. 
Where: The San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind and  Visually Impaired 
214 Van Ness  Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102  (415)431-1481. 
Why:   to discuss matters of concern,  share stories and experiences, as 
well as become more socially connected to  other blind and visually impaired 
persons   in the San Francisco bay  area. 
How:  Just show up! - We are located Between  Grove and Hays near San  
Francisco City  Hall. We are accessible by SF muni lines 47, 49, 31  and F 
Market.  Also accessible via BART and Muni metro subway lines at  Civic  Center  
station 
At our upcoming meeting we will have: Discussions  about current chapter 
business, updates on current organizational and state  Affiliate  goings-ons. 
If you have any questions about the NFBC San  Francisco Chapter please 
contact our chapter president Eric Holm either at  (415)425-5613 or at  
ericholm at att.net.  We welcome your presence,  energy, ideas and enthusiasm; 
and look forward to seeing you at our next NFBC  San Francisco chapter 
meeting!!!!  
Sincerely, 
Jaime Tomasello, Secretary of the NFBC San  Francisco Chapter


From David.B.Andrews at state.mn.us  Sat Apr 24 02:01:37 2010
From: David.B.Andrews at state.mn.us (Andrews,
	David B B (DEED))
Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:01:37 -0500
Subject: [Nfbsf] New Accessible Diabetic Devices Available
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From: Wilson, Joanne [mailto:JWilson at nfb.org]
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 1:43 PM
To: Andrews, David B B (DEED)
Subject: New Accessible Diabetic Devices Available

Dear Colleagues,

Five years ago, the NFB asked all the blood 
glucose meter companies to make a talking meter 
for our members.  Prodigy was the only company to 
step up and make a talking meter. At our request, 
they made the first talking Prodigy AutoCode? 
meter.  They also worked with many NFB Team 
members for over a year and made the first fully 
audible Prodigy Voice? meter allowing NFB Members 
with diabetes total independence. In 2008, we 
presented the NFB Access + Award to Prodigy for their Prodigy Voice? meter.

The Count-A-Dose has been used for many years by 
blind diabetics, so they can independently fill 
their insulin syringes. We were told it would no 
longer be available and we asked Prodigy again to 
help us out.  Prodigy bought the patent rights to 
make the Count-A-Dose, and after some slight 
improvements, they released the new Prodigy 
Count-A-Dose? on April 1st, 2010.  The NFB 
Independence Market in Baltimore will be selling the Prodigy Count-A-Dose?

Later this year, Prodigy will also be releasing 
the first fully audible insulin pump, as well as 
a talking pill bottle, a laser lancing device, 
and other new accessible products. Please pass on 
this information on to blind diabetics.

Sincerely,

Joanne Wilson
Executive Director of Affiliate Action
National Federation of the Blind


From fowlers at syix.com  Sun Apr 25 22:16:16 2010
From: fowlers at syix.com (Angela Fowler)
Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:16:16 -0500
Subject: [Nfbsf] Attend A NFB Center
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Hello everyone,
Interested in or just curious about the three NFB training centers? 
Want to attend one of these excellent centers, but not sure how to 
secure funding? Then come join us tomorrow, April 25 at 8:00 p.m. 
eastern time, 5 PM Pacific time for the California Association of 
Blind Students April membership teleconference.

To join the conference, dial 218-339-2500. When prompted, enter pass 
code 958093, followed by the pound sign. Confirm that you have 
entered the correct pass code and you will automatically be placed in 
the conference.

This will be an informative and interactive conference. The 
participation of all who attend is welcome and encouraged. Do come 
with any questions you may have.
sincerely,
Angela Fowler (president)
California Association of Blind Students



From parnell at sccoast.net  Wed Apr 28 00:51:56 2010
From: parnell at sccoast.net (Parnell and Kim Diggs)
Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:51:56 -0500
Subject: [Nfbsf] NFB Blind Driver Challenge Launches Facebook Page!
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NFB Blind Driver Challenge Launches Facebook Page!

Today marks the launch of the official NFB Blind Driver Challenge 
Facebook page! Stay up-to-date on all the latest news, videos, and 
photos relating to the Blind Driver Challenge and the Race for 
Independence by becoming a fan of the page on Facebook.  As a fan, 
you will receive live updates from the Blind Driver Challenge in your 
newsfeed.  We will be updating the page continuously; when there is 
breaking news or exciting new content, you will be among the first to 
know!  Become a fan of the Blind Driver Challenge by visiting the 
<http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Blind-Driver-Challenge/108549352515974>Blind 
Driver Challenge Facebook page now!

The Facebook page can also be used as a fundraising tool for the Race 
for Independence! Send the page to your friends and family to 
encourage them to learn more about the Race and the Blind Driver Challenge.

In addition to the Facebook page, you can get updates on the Blind 
Driver Challenge and the Race for Independence by following us on 
Twitter (www.twitter.com/nfb_voice) or visiting our YouTube page 
(<http://www.youtube.com/nations_blind>www.youtube.com/nations_blind).

And it is not too late to join the Race for Independence!  To sign up 
to be an Imaginator and help build the Imagination Fund, please visit 
<http://www.raceforindependence.org/>www.raceforindependence.org or 
call (410) 659-9314, extension 2371.

Parnell Diggs, Chairman
National Federation of the Blind Imagination Fund
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