From dandrews at visi.com  Mon Feb  1 16:11:49 2010
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:11:49 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsf] Let Freedom Ring: Braille Letters to President Barack Obama
 is now available
Message-ID: <auto-000137440468@mailfront2.g2host.com>

Dear Federationists:

In the fall of 2009, the National Federation of 
the Blind put out a call for Americans to write 
letters to President Barack Obama expressing the 
role that being able to read and write Braille 
plays in their lives.  The NFB was flooded with 
responses from a large variety of blind and 
sighted people?from school children to working 
professionals to retired senior citizens.  While 
there are great variances in the people who 
responded, one factor was the same: that Braille 
plays a vital role in their lives and is an 
important, and indeed necessary, tool for the blind.

We have compiled one hundred of these letters 
into a book intended to be presented to President 
Barack Obama.  This morning, February 1, 2010, 
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan received the 
publication on behalf of the President at a 
ceremony at the United States Department of Education.

During the event, Secretary Duncan, other 
dignitaries from the Department of Education, and 
leaders of the NFB heard from various speakers, 
including Marc Maurer, President of the National 
Federation of the Blind, two school children, and 
a parent of a blind child.  Fredric K. Schroeder, 
First Vice President of the NFB, presented the 
book and asked the Secretary to support the NFB?s 
goal of doubling the number of school-age 
children reading Braille. Secretary Duncan left 
the event with the knowledge that Braille is 
vital to the independence of the blind.  And he 
left armed with the book that will give President Obama this knowledge as well.

Let Freedom Ring: Braille Letters to President 
Barack Obama is now available for you to read on 
our Web site at 
<file:///http://is.gd/7jiz3>http<file:///http://is.gd/7jiz3>://is.gd/7jiz3.

This event and the release of this book is a 
great way to begin our 2010 Washington Seminar!

Let Federationism Ring!


Mark A. Riccobono
Executive Director, Jernigan Institute
National Federation of the Blind
<file:///mailto:mriccobono at nfb.org>mriccobono at nfb.org





From dandrews at visi.com  Sat Feb  6 02:53:55 2010
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:53:55 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsf] NAGDU Seven Night Caribbean Cruise
Message-ID: <auto-000138535544@mailfront1.g2host.com>


National Association of Guide Dog Users



7-Night Caribbean Group Cruise



The National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU) has partnered 
with Cheryl Echevarria, a member of NAGDU and Owner of 
Echevarriatravel.com, to sponsor a 7-day Caribbean Cruise for the 
benefit of NAGDU. For every person booking passage on this cruise, 
$25 will be donated to the National Association of Guide Dog Users 
with a matching contribution of $25 from Echevarriatravel.com



The National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU) is a special 
interest Division of the National Federation of the Blind for people 
who currently use guide dogs as mobility tools, those considering 
getting a guide dog, or those who want to learn more about the use of 
such dogs. One of NAGDU's major projects is the establishment of a 
national toll-free education and advocacy hotline that will provide 
on-demand access to information about guide dog use, including 
information about state and federal laws that protect the civil 
rights of service animal users. This hotline will also afford callers 
the ability to speak with a specially trained volunteer advocate to 
help resolve access issues. All Proceeds from this cruise will be 
used to support this innovative service and other valuable programs 
of the National Association of Guide Dog Users.



Sailing Date: November 6, 2010 (round trip from Miami, FL)



Come enjoy a 7-night cruise aboard the new ship from Norwegian Cruise 
Lines, EPIC, which will make it's maiden voyage in July 2010. Enjoy 
the amenities this beautiful ship has to offer and visit the 
beautiful ports of St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Nassau and Miami, plus 
two additional days at sea. Whether it's the entertainment of Blue 
Man Group, Fat Cats, The Second City Comedy Troupe, the first aqua 
park at sea, or just relaxing at the spa or in a lounge chair at the 
pool, this cruise has something for every member of the family, 
including the kids.



Inside Staterooms (Category KK): $768.10*

Family Balcony Staterooms (Category B2): $1208.10*



*Other staterooms are available! (These are closed to groups, but can 
be added as an individual space and put into the group. Because of 
this the price may vary!).

The above pricing is per person and based upon double occupancy. 
Prices include $25 donation to the National Association of Guide Dog 
Users, cruise fare, port charges, and all government taxes and fees 
(subject to change). Prices do not include air fare, transfers, or 
gratuities (all can be added and appropriate charges will apply).



Documentation Required

A U.S. Passport, valid for 6 months after the date of travel, will be 
required to board the ship.



Payment Information

$300.00 per person deposit is due no later than June 1, 2010 ($25 of 
this deposit is non-refundable) Payment plans are available for the 
balance of the fare.

Final Payment is due no later than August 1, 2010



Trip cancellation insurance is available and highly recommended. It 
is suggested that passengers with chronic illnesses purchase travel 
health insurance. This insurance must be purchased at the time of the deposit.



For more information or to book your travel

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Contractor
<http://echevarriatravel.com/>http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574
blog.echevarriatravel.com
<mailto:Reservations at echevarriatravel.com>Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10


Be sure to mention NAGDU to secure these rates!


From dsmithnfb at gmail.com  Wed Feb 10 12:36:11 2010
From: dsmithnfb at gmail.com (Darian Smith)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:36:11 -0800
Subject: [Nfbsf] Fwd: FW: Art Education for the Blind and SF MoMA are
	looking for volunteers
In-Reply-To: <D205820F6C8943A090C93D6CAD13E2B1@AngelaPC>
References: <D205820F6C8943A090C93D6CAD13E2B1@AngelaPC>
Message-ID: <409c235c1002100436v1b15ff4csc61c7e8b429b7147@mail.gmail.com>

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Angela Fowler <fowlers at syix.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:54:20 -0800
Subject: FW: Art Education for the Blind and SF MoMA are looking for volunteers
To: Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com>

Darien,
    Could you also forward this to Jaime, this is right up her street.
Isabel too for that matter.



  _____

From: Marie [mailto:aeb at artbeyondsight.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 10:58 AM
To: fowlers at syix.com
Subject: Art Education for the Blind and SF MoMA are looking for volunteers



Dear Ms Fowler,





Art Education for the Blind and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are
working on making the museum's collection accessible to people with vision
loss. AEB is coming to San Francisco to conduct a focus group and train
museum docents and educators. We looking for consultants who are blind and
visually impaired to attend our events on the following dates:

*	Thursday, March 25, 5:30 - 7:30 PM;  Disability Awareness training
for all department of the museum. Art Education for the Blind will conduct
the training, we hope that you member will contribute to the discussion and
answer audience questions about dos and don't, sighted guide, giving
directions etc. THREE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED.

*	Friday, March 26, Morning, exact time to be confirmed; Focus Group
to discuss needs and interests of museum goers with vision loss; people can
come with a friend and a family member.  The only qualifications necessary
for the focus group is interest in art, museum and contemporary culture.
EIGHT PARTICIPANTS NEEDED.

*	Friday, march 26, 1-3 PM Verbal Description training for a large
group of docents. Volunteers will be asked to listen to museum staff
describing the works of art ad provide feedback and critique. THREE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

*	Saturday March 27, 10- 1 PM Verbal Description Training for a small
group of docents. Volunteers will be asked to listen to museum staff
describing the works of art and provide feedback and critique  TWO PEOPLE
NEEDED.


All events will take place at the SFMOMA. The only essential qualification
needed in order to participate in either of these events is interest in the
arts and museums.

Again, thank you so much for your help. If you have questions you can reach
Marie Clapot or me at 212 334 8723. Please ask all interested parties to
contact us directly.

Sincerely,

Nina


Nina v. K. Levent, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Art Beyond Sight Institute
Art Education for the Blind (AEB)
589 Broadway, 3d floor
New York, NY 10012
t: 212 334 8721
f: 212 334 8714
e: director at artbeyondsight.org
www.artbeyondsight.org
Www.nybeyondsight.org





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-- 
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Skype: The_Blind_Truth
Windows Live: Lightningrod2010 at live.com
The National Federation of the Blind has launched a nationwide teacher
recruitment campaign to help attract energetic and passionate
individuals into the field of blindness education, and we need your
help!   To Get Involved  go to:
www.TeachBlindStudents.org



From JFreeh at nfb.org  Thu Feb 11 11:43:33 2010
From: JFreeh at nfb.org (Freeh,
	Jessica)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:43:33 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsf] Federal Judge Orders the National Conference of Bar
 Examiners to Provide Individualized Testing Accommodations to Blind Law
 School Graduate
Message-ID: <auto-000139252193@mailfront1.g2host.com>



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen, National Federation of the Blind, (410) 659-9314, ext. 2330

Scott LaBarre, LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., (303) 504-5979

Daniel Goldstein, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP, (410) 962-1030

Anna Levine, Disability Rights Advocates, (510) 665-8644



Federal Judge Orders the National Conference of Bar Examiners
to Provide Individualized Testing Accommodations

to Blind Law School Graduate



San Francisco, California (February 5, 2010):  A federal court has 
ruled that the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) will cause 
a blind law school graduate irreparable harm unless it provides her 
the technology-based testing accommodations she needs to take two 
exams required to become a member of the State Bar of 
California.  The court issued its ruling in an order granting the law 
school graduate's motion for preliminary injunction on Thursday, 
February 4, 2010.  The court's ruling allows the plaintiff, Stephanie 
Enyart, to take the February 2010 Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) 
and March 2010 Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination 
(MPRE) on a laptop computer equipped with the assistive technology 
software Ms. Enyart relies upon for screen reading (JAWS) and screen 
magnification (ZoomText).



Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, 
said: "The National Federation of the Blind is extremely pleased with 
the ruling in this case.  Law and equity simply do not permit the 
NCBE to dictate a one-size-fits-all solution for all bar candidates 
with disabilities.  We hope that this ruling will cause the NCBE to 
think long and hard before it denies the requested accommodations of 
applicants to take its examinations."



The plaintiff, Stephanie Enyart, said: "A little over a year ago I 
sent my first request for accommodations on the March 2009 MPRE, and 
tonight I can go to sleep knowing when and how I can effectively take 
the exams to fulfill my dreams."



Anna Levine of Disability Rights Advocates, an attorney representing 
the plaintiff, said: "I hope that our hard-fought victory here will 
send a message to testing organizations that they need to comply with 
the ADA and provide each individual test taker with a disability the 
accommodations that he or she needs to demonstrate his or her actual 
knowledge, skills, and abilities."



The suit was filed on November 3, 2009, due to the NCBE's refusal, on 
multiple occasions during the past year, to allow Ms. Enyart to use 
the same technology on the MBE and MPRE that she has used on 
university and law school exams and in various jobs and 
internships.  The suit charged that the NCBE violated the Americans 
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Unruh Civil Rights Act 
by denying accommodations on the MBE and the MPRE.



NCBE had argued that it fulfilled its legal obligations to Ms. Enyart 
by offering alternative accommodations, such as a human reader, 
notwithstanding evidence that these alternatives did not, in fact, 
accommodate Ms. Enyart's disability.  In rejecting NCBE's argument, 
the court's ruling paves the way for other individuals prevented from 
pursuing their professional dreams by high stakes testing providers 
who take a rigid approach to disability accommodations.



The plaintiff is represented with the support of the National 
Federation of the Blind by LaBarre Law Offices, P.C., in Denver, 
Colorado, and by Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP, in Baltimore, 
Maryland.  The plaintiff is further represented by Disability Rights 
Advocates, a nonprofit law center that specializes in civil rights 
cases on behalf of persons with disabilities, based in Berkeley, California.





###



About the National Federation of the Blind



With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind 
(NFB) 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.



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From JKTomasell at aol.com  Mon Feb 15 21:06:58 2010
From: JKTomasell at aol.com (JKTomasell at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:06:58 EST
Subject: [Nfbsf] Invite to the February SF Chapter Meeting
Message-ID: <127b5.2212f5db.38ab1172@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 February 20, 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: Elections  for all chapter board 
positions.  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 drdebp at earthlink.net  Tue Feb 16 03:07:35 2010
From: drdebp at earthlink.net (Deborah Proctor)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:07:35 -0800
Subject: [Nfbsf] Invite to the February SF Chapter Meeting
References: <127b5.2212f5db.38ab1172@aol.com>
Message-ID: <047a01caaeb5$314ffe00$0ac4d04b@Tuffie>

Dear Jamie;

thanks for keeping me informed of upcoming events.   I would still like to 
speak with your members about increasing cases of exploitation of elderly 
and vulnerable adults but would like to come in late spring or summer when 
the days are longer as I have to drive from Santa Rosa.

Could you send me a list of your meeting dates for May, June and July so I 
could figure out what would work.

Could you also tell me of any attorneys or legal professionals in your group 
who might be able to answer questions about special concerns when dealing 
with the visually impaired?   I'm a health care professional and know there 
are standards of care of practice govening our professions.  I've not been 
able to find any attorney able to state how one deals with the blind or 
visually impaired.  How do your members not able to read braille, insure 
they're not being taken advantage of when documents are drafted.

Would appreciate any thoughts you have, and will be eager to share my 
experiences with members very soon.

Thanks,

Deborah Proctor, BSN, DVM
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <JKTomasell at aol.com>
To: <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>; <nfbsf at nfbnet.org>; <cabs-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
<info at lighthouse-sf.org>
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 1:06 PM
Subject: [Nfbsf] Invite to the February SF Chapter Meeting


>
> 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 February 20, 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: Elections  for all chapter board
> positions.  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
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From dandrews at visi.com  Tue Feb 23 03:12:29 2010
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:12:29 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsf] Survey on Synthesized Speech and Audio Description
Message-ID: <auto-000140950384@mailfront1.g2host.com>

We have been asked to circulate the following:

Dave


February 19, 2010

Recruiting Now for a Survey on Synthesized Speech and Audio Description

IBM Research-Japan and WGBH's Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National 
Center for Accessible Media (NCAM) are conducting a joint study via 
an online survey
on the applicability of speech synthesis for audio description of 
Web-based video.

Adults (18+ years of age) who are blind or have low vision will be 
asked to share their opinions about a few short video clips which 
include synthesized
description.

NCAM is seeking participants with a range of familiarity with 
synthesized speech (from little or none to regular users) and as well 
as familiarity with
audio description (from little or none to regular users).

Interested in sharing your opinion? Please send an email to
access at wgbh.org
with "participate" in the subject line. Once the online survey is 
posted on or about March 1, you will be sent an email with the 
survey's Web site address
and asked to complete the survey by Friday, March 12. The survey, 
which will be accessible via screen-reading software, should take no 
longer than one
half hour.

NCAM will summarize and share the results of the survey once user 
opinions are analyzed.

NOTE: This is an early investigation into a subject many people who 
are blind or have low-vision have asked about for many years. Though 
we are conducting
this study, WGBH does not intend to substitute synthesized speech for 
human voices on the programs and movies we currently describe. 
Following this narrow
and limited initial study, further research will be required to 
expand the scope of investigation into larger populations, other 
types of media and other
parameters.

Thank you!

Mary

-- 
Mary Watkins
Director of Communications
   and Outreach
Media Access Group at WGBH
One Guest Street
Boston, MA  02135
617 300-3700
mary_watkins at wgbh.org
access.wgbh.org

Follow the Media Access Group on Facebook and Twitter (AccessWGBH)

WGBH Boston informs, inspires, and entertains millions through public
broadcasting, the Web, educational multimedia, and access services for
people with disabilities.




From ericholm at att.net  Tue Feb 23 20:33:55 2010
From: ericholm at att.net (Eric Holm)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:33:55 -0800
Subject: [Nfbsf] Press Release State Board of Guide Dogs
Message-ID: <000001cab4c7$854602d0$8fd20870$@net>

 

       |          Who:| Board President Jeff Neidich; Board Member Eric
Holm; Executive |

       |              | Officer Antonette Sorrick - State Board of Guide
Dogs for the   |

       |              | Blind; SFPD Sergeant William Herndon and Officer
John Denny,    |

       |              | Vicious and Dangerous Animals Unit; Theresa Duncan -
guide dog  |

       |              | handler whose dog was attacked by off-leash Pit
bull; Brian     |

       |              | Francis - Director of Admissions and Graduate
Services, Guide   |

       |              | Dogs for the Blind.
|

 
|--------------+------------------------------------------------------------
-----|

       |         What:| State Board, SF law enforcement, guide dog handlers,
and guide  |

       |              | dog school personnel, discuss how the public, law
enforcement   |

       |              | and guide dog users should respond to dog attacks on
guide dogs,|

       |              | considered a crime under state law.
|

       |              |
|

       |              | Guide dogs are not pets but working partners.
|

       |              |
|

       |              | Guide dog owners  and the public should respond to
an attack by |

       |              | calling 9-1-1, rather than  Animal Control.
|

 
|--------------+------------------------------------------------------------
-----|

       |         When:| Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 11 a.m.
|

 
|--------------+------------------------------------------------------------
-----|

       |        Where:| San Francisco - Governor's office, 455 Golden Gate
Ave, 14th    |

       |              | Floor Conference Room
|

 
|--------------+------------------------------------------------------------
-----|

       |   Background:| >Recent brutal dog attacks on working guide dogs
have received  |

       |              | worldwide attention; the California State Board of
Guide Dogs   |

       |              | will discuss the devastating consequences of an
attack on a     |

       |              | guide dog.
|

       |              |
|

       |              | >When a guide dog is attacked, it puts both dog and
human in    |

       |              | immediate danger. For the visually impaired relying
on the      |

       |              | services of a guide dog, sudden disorientation may
result in    |

       |              | life threatening injuries, as in the recent case in
Australia,  |

       |              | where an attack on a guide dog has left a blind man
in a coma.  |

       |              |
|

       |              | >State law requires a law enforcement response to
such an       |

       |              | attack.  Police dispatchers are urged to accept
these calls     |

       |              | rather than referring the caller to Animal Control.
|

 
|--------------+------------------------------------------------------------
-----|



From info at michaelhingson.com  Sat Feb 27 22:45:34 2010
From: info at michaelhingson.com (Michael Hingson)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:45:34 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsf] KnfbReader Hints and Tricks discussion open to all
Message-ID: <auto-000141317032@mailfront2.g2host.com>

KnfbReader Hints and Tricks discussion open to all

Everyone is invited next Thursday, March 4,  to participate in a combined
on-line and telephone conference to discuss how we all use the KnfbReader
Mobile.  A number of persons have wanted a forum to learn from other users
"How do you do that?".  In response to these many requests we are arranging
for everyone to be able to call in via phone or Skype in on line to
participate.

This innovative program will take place next Thursday, March 4, beginning at
9PM Eastern time, 8PM Central, 7PM Mountain, 6PM Pacific and 4PM Hawaiian
time.  In order to attempt to make this program as available to all as
possible we are offering two ways to participate.  First you can Skype into
the program.  Skype is a communications program available free of charge
through the internet.  If you have Skype simply call my Skype name,
mhingson, and I will add you to the conference.  More instructions will be
published later about this if necessary.

If you wish to participate via phone Here are the dial-in instructions for
the call.  The call -- in number is (218) 339-3600.  The access code is
329906#.  Simply call in no later than times given above to be a part of
this call.  The program is free.  Only any relevant long distance charges
will apply.

Please bring your questions as well as your own reading techniques.  Please
be ready to share and learn from the many other KnfbReader Mobile users and
experts who will be participating in the call.  No question is too silly and
no idea is unwelcome.  If you do not own a KnfbReader Mobile here is a
chance for you to hear first hand from users how they read, learn, and
succeed using this marvelous invention.

I look forward to meeting you all next Thursday evening.  Thank you in
advance for participating in this first KnfbReader Mobile users forum.


Best,


Mike Hingson


The Michael Hingson Group, INC.
      "Speaking with Vision"
                  Michael Hingson, President
                          (415) 827-4084
                    info at michaelhingson.com
                    www.michaelhingson.com


for info on the new KNFB Reader Mobile, visit:
http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com





From dandrews at visi.com  Sat Feb 27 22:59:51 2010
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:59:51 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsf] KnfbReader Hints and Tricks discussion open to all
Message-ID: <auto-000141317888@mailfront2.g2host.com>

KnfbReader Hints and Tricks discussion open to all

Everyone is invited next Thursday, March 4,  to participate in a combined
on-line and telephone conference to discuss how we all use the KnfbReader
Mobile.  A number of persons have wanted a forum to learn from other users
"How do you do that?".  In response to these many requests we are arranging
for everyone to be able to call in via phone or Skype in on line to
participate.

This innovative program will take place next Thursday, March 4, beginning at
9PM Eastern time, 8PM Central, 7PM Mountain, 6PM Pacific and 4PM Hawaiian
time.  In order to attempt to make this program as available to all as
possible we are offering two ways to participate.  First you can Skype into
the program.  Skype is a communications program available free of charge
through the internet.  If you have Skype simply call my Skype name,
mhingson, and I will add you to the conference.  More instructions will be
published later about this if necessary.

If you wish to participate via phone Here are the dial-in instructions for
the call.  The call -- in number is (218) 339-3600.  The access code is
329906#.  Simply call in no later than times given above to be a part of
this call.  The program is free.  Only any relevant long distance charges
will apply.

Please bring your questions as well as your own reading techniques.  Please
be ready to share and learn from the many other KnfbReader Mobile users and
experts who will be participating in the call.  No question is too silly and
no idea is unwelcome.  If you do not own a KnfbReader Mobile here is a
chance for you to hear first hand from users how they read, learn, and
succeed using this marvelous invention.

I look forward to meeting you all next Thursday evening.  Thank you in
advance for participating in this first KnfbReader Mobile users forum.


Best,


Mike Hingson


The Michael Hingson Group, INC.
      "Speaking with Vision"
                  Michael Hingson, President
                          (415) 827-4084
                    info at michaelhingson.com
                    www.michaelhingson.com


for info on the new KNFB Reader Mobile, visit:
http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com





From TEOlivero at nfb.org  Sun Feb 28 01:57:23 2010
From: TEOlivero at nfb.org (Olivero,
	Treva)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:57:23 -0600
Subject: [Nfbsf] Braille Reading Pals Club
Message-ID: <auto-000141766979@mailfront1.g2host.com>


National Federation of the Blind
Braille Reading Pals Club

Registration is now open for the New Year beginning April 1, 2010.

The Braille Reading Pals Club is an early literacy program that 
encourages parents to read daily with their blind or low-vision child 
(ages infant to seven).
Participating club members will receive:
    *  A print-Braille book and a plush reading pal
    * Monthly parent e-newsletter promoting tips for early Braille literacy
    * Quarterly Braille activity sheets for young children
    * Braille birthday cards for child participants
    * Access to a network of resources devoted to serving parents of 
blind children
Mission of the Program
    * Introduce young children and their families to Braille
    * Provide parents literacy strategies to use with their children
    * Direct parents to essential resources for promoting success for 
their young blind children
    * Help parents promote early literacy skills, a love of reading, 
and a positive attitude about Braille through daily reading with 
their blind children

To learn more about this exciting program, or to register, please 
visit <http://www.nfb.org/readingpals>www.nfb.org/readingpals, or 
call (410) 659-9314, ext. 2295.

Cosponsored by the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC)




