From mwroane at mindspring.com  Thu Mar  1 16:16:38 2012
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:16:38 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Legislative Update Senate Conferees Appointed
Message-ID: <CB2A478060F544BF948D5BE9192D1D49@YOUR20B4266652>

Good morning all,

The Senate members of the Conference Committee to resolve issues between HB1291 and SB678 have been appointed.
It is worth noting that the Senate passed SB678 which excluded DBVI and DDHH from any consolidation plan.  It is now time to urge these conferees to stand firm on what they as a body passed and not to include the DBVI in the consolidation plan as the House of Delegates bill would do.
The Senate Conferees may be reached at:

Senator Ryan McDougle of Mechanicsville
(804) 698-7504
district04 at senate.virginia.gov

Senator Steve Martin of Chesterfield
(804) 698-7511
district11 at senate.virginia.gov

Senator Chap Peterson of Fairfax
(804) 698-7534
district34 at senate.virginia.gov

Once again, time is very short.  The Conference Committee will meet in the next few days so don't delay, call and e-mail today.
Our voice is being heard.  Together, we will preserve a strong and independent agency for all Virginians.
Mark Roane


From mwroane at mindspring.com  Fri Mar  2 01:35:02 2012
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:35:02 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Legislative Update House Conferees
Message-ID: <966A90BCBE1C4E698BD089D119814266@YOUR20B4266652>

Good evening all,
Now that all of the players are known for the Conference Committee on HB1291 and SB678, it is important that blind Virginians stay on their minds.  I would urge all of you to call & e-mail each of the House Conferees one last time to remind them of our position on the consolidation of DBVI.  It is important to note that the proposed consolidation was not recommended by the Governors Commission on Restructuring the Executive Branch of Government and is not what the House of Delegates Committee on General Laws passed.  The proposed consolidation is the work of Delegate Steven Landes of Verona who amended the bill on the floor of the House of Delegates.  When you contact them, tell them not to put the future of blind Virginians at risk simply because one individual thinks it is a good idea.  The House Conferees may be reached at:

Delegate Chris Jones of Suffolk
(804) 698-1076
delcjones at house.virginia.gov

Delegate Todd Gilbert of Woodstock
(804) 698-1015
deltgilbert at house.virginia.gov

Delegate Mathew James of Portsmouth
(804) 698-1080
del mjames at house.virginia.gov

Thanks to everyone for making calls and sending e-mails.  The resolution of this issue is only a few days away.  I know we are being heard and that together we will preserve a strong and independent agency for all blind Virginians.

Mark


From mwroane at mindspring.com  Fri Mar  2 01:35:02 2012
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:35:02 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Legislative Update House Conferees
Message-ID: <7FF48DDD3B6740598AD508AA2FF0411F@YOUR20B4266652>

Good evening all,
Now that all of the players are known for the Conference Committee on HB1291 and SB678, it is important that blind Virginians stay on their minds.  I would urge all of you to call & e-mail each of the House Conferees one last time to remind them of our position on the consolidation of DBVI.  It is important to note that the proposed consolidation was not recommended by the Governors Commission on Restructuring the Executive Branch of Government and is not what the House of Delegates Committee on General Laws passed.  The proposed consolidation is the work of Delegate Steven Landes of Verona who amended the bill on the floor of the House of Delegates.  When you contact them, tell them not to put the future of blind Virginians at risk simply because one individual thinks it is a good idea.  The House Conferees may be reached at:

Delegate Chris Jones of Suffolk
(804) 698-1076
delcjones at house.virginia.gov

Delegate Todd Gilbert of Woodstock
(804) 698-1015
deltgilbert at house.virginia.gov

Delegate Mathew James of Portsmouth
(804) 698-1080
del mjames at house.virginia.gov

Thanks to everyone for making calls and sending e-mails.  The resolution of this issue is only a few days away.  I know we are being heard and that together we will preserve a strong and independent agency for all blind Virginians.

Mark


From fschroeder at sks.com  Sun Mar 11 13:39:33 2012
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:39:33 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Today's Vote in the General Assembly
In-Reply-To: <93D203EBFBAEB345A2D0DDD9DF39FCC802A3EBDA@COVMSGCES-EMB15.cov.virginia.gov>
References: <93D203EBFBAEB345A2D0DDD9DF39FCC802A3EBDA@COVMSGCES-EMB15.cov.virginia.gov>
Message-ID: <000b01ccff8c$65ce8780$316b9680$@sks.com>

The note below is from Commissioner Ray Hopkins. It appears that we have
been successful in stopping the merger of the Virginia Department for the
Blind and Vision Impaired into the new disability agency. This will become
official when the conference committee report is formally released, but all
indications are that our efforts have resulted in maintaining a separate
agency for the blind in Virginia. Special thanks go to Mark Roane for
coordinating our advocacy work.

Fred Schroeder, President
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

-----Original Message-----
From: Hopkins, Raymond E. (DBVI) [mailto:Ray.Hopkins at dbvi.virginia.gov] 
Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2012 10:03 PM
To: 
Cc: 
Subject: Today's Vote in the General Assembly


All:

I'm sharing with you news that appears to be reliable regarding today's
General Assembly action on HB 1291 and SB 678. We've been advised by two
sources who have heard directly from members of the conference committee
that the conference report didn't include DBVI as part of the new agency.
House and Senate Conference Committee reports on HB1291, SB678,
HJR49 and SJR66 were approved this afternoon by each respective chamber.
The bottom line is that the Conference Committee did not recommend
consolidation of the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
(VDDHH) or the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VDBVI)
into the new agency.

This bill now awaits action by the Governor. The bill addresses many of the
reforms sought by the administration and we'll know the final disposition
soon.

The consumers who engaged in the civic process and expressed their views
appear to have been heard. Our job is to live up to the confidence they've
displayed towards our Department.

We'll keep you posted.

Ray

Raymond E. Hopkins, Commissioner
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
397 Azalea Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227
Phone: (804) 371-3145
Toll Free (in Virginia): (800) 622-2155
Fax: (804) 371-3157
E-mail: Ray.Hopkins at dbvi.virginia.gov 




From fschroeder at sks.com  Mon Mar 12 12:29:57 2012
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:29:57 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFB National Scholarships
Message-ID: <002701cd004b$d729cb00$857d6100$@sks.com>

The note below is from Patti Chang, Chairperson of the NFB National
Scholarship Committee:


30 SCHOLARSHIPS

For Blind High School Seniors through Grad School Students

in the United States or Puerto Rico.



    The $12,000 Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship

    1 Scholarship for   $10,000

      2 Scholarships for     $7,000 each

      4 Scholarships for     $5,000 each

     22 Scholarships for     $3,000 each



   PLUS a trip to the NFB Annual Convention

and other gifts to scholarship winners!



ARE YOU A LEGALLY BLIND STUDENT?

Go to:

 www.nfb.org/scholarships



NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

2012 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM



            To apply:  Read the rules of eligibility, the timeline, the
Submission Checklist, and the Scholarship FAQ, then fill in the online
Scholarship Application Form. Supply the required documents and complete one
telephone interview with our representative.



Deadline:  March 31, 2012

            All documentation and the interview request must be received by
the deadline.



E-mail: Scholarships at nfb.org

NFB Scholarship Program: (410) 659 -9314, extension 2415 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
ET)

NFB at Jernigan Place, 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

Thanks for all you do.
P.S.  Please give to the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois Annual

Appeal by sending your tax deductible donation to NFBI c/o Glenn Moore III, 
Treasurer P.O. Box 1065 Elgin, IL 60121.

P.S.S.  National Federation of the Blind of Illinois is now on twitter at 
www.twitter.com/nfbi.
We also have a facebook page.  Just search for "NFBI".

Patti Gregory-Chang, Esq.
Chairperson, NFB Scholarship Committee
scholarships at nfb.org
President, National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
pattichang at att.net
www.nfbofillinois.org 
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From fschroeder at sks.com  Mon Mar 12 13:48:36 2012
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:48:36 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Message from Commissioner Hopkins Regarding HB1291
	and SB 678
Message-ID: <004701cd0056$d384b6d0$7a8e2470$@sks.com>

>From Ray Hopkins, Commissioner of the Virginia Department for the Blind and
Vision Impaired:


Fred,

I wanted to extend my thanks to the members of the NFB of Virginia for their
efforts to preserve specialized services for the blind in the Commonwealth.
I am personally appreciative of your leadership and the diligent work of
Mark Roane in assuring that Virginia's decision makers were made aware of
the value of the services and the programs of DBVI to blind consumers.

The employees of DBVI are dedicated to their professions and would do their
best to provide meaningful services in any agency configuration, but they
are generally invested in this Department. All of DBVI consider the advocacy
of the NFBV as an endorsement of the services provided by our Department. It
is our collective goal to live up to the expressions of support offered by
your membership.

As you know, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended promotes the concept
of vocational rehabilitation as a partnership between the VR program and its
customers. Hopefully, the events of recent weeks will solidify this
relationship in Virginia and lead to even stronger and more responsive
services. We are resolved to focusing our energies towards this end.

Please take this as a note of gratitude for the civic engagement of those
who know firsthand what it means to live as individuals with significant
vision impairments. They are the true experts.

Thank you,

Raymond E. Hopkins, Commissioner
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
397 Azalea Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227
Phone: (804) 371-3145
Toll Free (in Virginia): (800) 622-2155
Fax: (804) 371-3157
E-mail: Ray.Hopkins at dbvi.virginia.gov 




From dandrews at visi.com  Tue Mar 13 00:30:09 2012
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:30:09 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] FW: Youth Manager Job Posting External
Message-ID: <auto-000051779866@mailfront4.g2host.com>


>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Christina Davis [mailto:cdavis at BISM.org]
>Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 1:54 PM
>To: Christina Davis
>Subject: Youth Manager Job Posting External
>
>Hello and Happy Friday!
>
>
>
>BISM is looking for a great person to lead our Youth Division, attached you
>will find the position posting.  If you are interested or know of someone
>that will be a great addition to BISM's Rehabilitation Department please
>forward this message along.
>
>
>
>We have some great upcoming programs that are already in the planning stages
>and summer will be here before we know it, so we are looking to fill this
>position ASAP!
>
>
>
>Thank you in advance for your help in getting the word out about this
>position!
>
>
>
>Smiles,
>
>Christina
>
>________________________________
>
>No virus found in this message.
>Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
>Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2113/4860 - Release Date: 03/09/12
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From mwroane at mindspring.com  Tue Mar 13 13:33:02 2012
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:33:02 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Federal Legislation Update
Message-ID: <8D661BFD41F34819B561B6318D469F0C@YOUR20B4266652>

Good morning all,
We have reason to believe that our Senator, Mark Warner is leaning towards voting YES on amendment 1742.  It is important that we all contact his office and urge him to vote NO .  See the note below from Jesse Hartle for more information.

Fellow Federationists:

I am writing to update you on the latest developments on Senator 
Portman's amendment 1742 to the Senate surface transportation bill, S. 1813.

Senator Portman's amendment would allow states to enter into 
commercial ventures at rest areas on federal highways and 
interstates, and would dramatically
impact Randolph-Sheppard vendors that are currently operating at 
those locations.

The Senate began debating on S. 1813 yesterday, but adjourned until 
next Tuesday, March 13, before Senator Portman's amendment could be 
considered.  We
must use this extra time to work to ensure that we get the votes to 
defeat Senator Portman's amendment next Tuesday.

Please continue to call your senators, and urge them to vote against 
Senator Portman's Amendment 1742.  You may be connected to your 
senator's offices by
calling the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121.  I appreciate the 
work that we have done to this point, and I am asking you to see it 
through to the
finish next Tuesday.  Please contact me with any questions.

Jesse


Jesse Hartle
Government Programs Specialist
National Federation of the Blind
Phone:  (410) 659-9314, Ext. 2233
Email:  
jhartle at nfb.org

  



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 13 13:59:08 2012
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:59:08 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Federal Legislation Update
References: <8D661BFD41F34819B561B6318D469F0C@YOUR20B4266652>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP3550487E296B38FE16BE3C38F580@phx.gbl>

To send Senator Warner your comment from his website:
http://www.warner.senate.gov/public//index.cfm?p=ContactPage

His phone number in Washington is:
Phone: 202-224-2023



Below is what I sent to the Senator. This should give you an idea what to 
write.

I am a blind person in Virginia and I know how difficult it is to find good 
full  time employment. That is why I am asking the Senator to vote against 
amendment 1742. For many blind people, running vending stands on our nations 
highway's is the only viable employment they can find. For each stand given 
to the highest bidding comercial vendor , that means that a visually 
impaired person becomes unemployed and therefore must depend on government 
assistance-- possibly for years until they can find other employment.

So, please vote NO on amendment 1742. There are better ways to save money 
without firing thousands of working blind.
JB


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark W. Roane" <mwroane at mindspring.com>
To: "NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements" 
<nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 9:33 AM
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Federal Legislation Update


> Good morning all,
> We have reason to believe that our Senator, Mark Warner is leaning towards 
> voting YES on amendment 1742.  It is important that we all contact his 
> office and urge him to vote NO .  See the note below from Jesse Hartle for 
> more information.
>
> Fellow Federationists:
>
> I am writing to update you on the latest developments on Senator
> Portman's amendment 1742 to the Senate surface transportation bill, S. 
> 1813.
>
> Senator Portman's amendment would allow states to enter into
> commercial ventures at rest areas on federal highways and
> interstates, and would dramatically
> impact Randolph-Sheppard vendors that are currently operating at
> those locations.
>
> The Senate began debating on S. 1813 yesterday, but adjourned until
> next Tuesday, March 13, before Senator Portman's amendment could be
> considered.  We
> must use this extra time to work to ensure that we get the votes to
> defeat Senator Portman's amendment next Tuesday.
>
> Please continue to call your senators, and urge them to vote against
> Senator Portman's Amendment 1742.  You may be connected to your
> senator's offices by
> calling the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121.  I appreciate the
> work that we have done to this point, and I am asking you to see it
> through to the
> finish next Tuesday.  Please contact me with any questions.
>
> Jesse
>
>
> Jesse Hartle
> Government Programs Specialist
> National Federation of the Blind
> Phone:  (410) 659-9314, Ext. 2233
> Email:
> jhartle at nfb.org
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbv-announce mailing list
> Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org
> 




From mwroane at mindspring.com  Wed Mar 14 11:46:45 2012
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:46:45 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fw: [Nfbnet-members-list] Legislative Alert -
 Senate Votes Down PortmanAmendment
Message-ID: <0437F97AFBAF4DFEB86BD44A62194B34@YOUR20B4266652>

Good morning all,
While I do not know how our Senator Mark Warner voted on this matter I am 
happy to report that amendment 1742 was defeated yesterday.  Thanks to 
everyone who contacted their senators and urged them to vote NO.
Mark

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
To: <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 9:56 PM
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Legislative Alert - Senate Votes Down 
PortmanAmendment


>A message from Jesse Hartle
>
> Fellow Federationists:
>
> Today the United States Senate allowed Senator Portman's Amendment 1742 to 
> the surface transportation bill, S. 1813, to be considered on the floor. 
> Senator
> Portman's amendment sought to allow states to open commercial ventures on 
> federal highways and interstates.  This policy would have dramatically 
> impacted
> the livelihood of blind entrepreneurs in the Randolph-Sheppard program who 
> operate vending facilities along the federal highways and interstates 
> across
> our country.
>
> I am pleased to tell you that, due to the advocacy of the National 
> Federation of the Blind, Senator Portman's Amendment 1742 was voted down 
> by a count of
> 86 to 12 by the United States Senate.  I appreciate the hard work that you 
> put into protecting the interest of blind vendors.  I will continue to 
> keep
> you posted on this issue, as this bill will soon be sent to the House of 
> Representatives for consideration.
>
> Jesse
>
> Jesse Hartle
> Government Programs Specialist
> National Federation of the Blind
> Phone:  (410) 659-9314, Ext. 2233
> Email:  jhartle at nfb.org
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbnet-members-list mailing list
> Nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org 




From wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov  Mon Mar 19 14:03:21 2012
From: wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov (Taylor, Wanda P)
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:03:21 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
Message-ID: <55BAD8EEAD984D46AEEFE236E08F42C4182A91BA14@EXMAIL06A.exh.prod.hud.gov>


iPhones for the Blind


Apple's iPhone is the first fully-
accessible touch-screen device
designed for both sighted and
blind users. Because Apple chose to
incorporate accessibility right into
their products, you do not need to
purchase additional software to
make your iPhone work with speech
output or a Braille display.

The Fairfax Chapter of the
National Federation of the Blind

will hold an educational seminar
on the iPhone April 28, 2012 at the
Fairfax Regional Library at 2:00 PM.

This seminar will be geared primarily
for those who are considering
using an iPhone or have recently
purchased one. More advanced
users are encouraged to attend and
teach others how to use the iPhone
to live a more independent and
productive life.

At this event, you will learn how to
navigate your phone, download
music, purchase books, find fun (and
productive) apps, and how to type
using the on-screen keyboard.

Come obtain hands-on experience,
a wealth of information, and learn
to be less intimidated by fancy
technology like the iPhone!

METRO INFORMATION:

Take Orange Line to the Vienna
Station. Take any of the following
buses: Q Green 1, or the Q Green 2
or the Q Gold 1 or the Q Gold 2. Any
of the aforementioned buses will
take you to University Drive and
North Street. For specific bus time,
please call 202-637-7000.

Please don't let a lack of
transportation deter you! Give us a call
and we'll be glad to find a way to get
you to the event.

WHEN: Saturday, April 28,

2012
TIME: 2:00-5:00 PM
WHERE: Fairfax Regional

Library

10360 North Street

Fairfax, Virginia


Note: There is free underground
parking at the library.

If you need assistance on the day of
the event, please call

Cathy Schroeder

on cell phone at
703-599-1960 or
Wanda Taylor

on cell phone at
703-395-3409.

Registration is free.

However, please RSVP to

Wanda Taylor at

703-212-7392

by April 24.






From joehobson at comcast.net  Mon Mar 19 14:19:33 2012
From: joehobson at comcast.net (joe hobson)
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:19:33 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
References: <55BAD8EEAD984D46AEEFE236E08F42C4182A91BA14@EXMAIL06A.exh.prod.hud.gov>
Message-ID: <DD7D78C3800B4487BA9377AAC32E076A@JoeHobsonVAIO>

Wanda,

Another good program you are devloping and implementing for your Fairfax 
Chapter.
I talked with Corbb on Friday night, and he indicated he is helping on this 
program.
I do not have an Eye Phon.
I can barely utilize a Verizon Samsung Haven, and continuing to work to 
learn it's functionalities and features.
But, it would not hurt me to learn more about the Eye Phone ( is it Eye 
Phone, or I P(meaning letter I ) Phone?).
Unfortunately, I will be out of town on Saturday, April 28 and unable to 
attend your seminar.
I do, however, wish you success with the initiative.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
To: <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:03 AM
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar


>
> iPhones for the Blind
>
>
> Apple's iPhone is the first fully-
> accessible touch-screen device
> designed for both sighted and
> blind users. Because Apple chose to
> incorporate accessibility right into
> their products, you do not need to
> purchase additional software to
> make your iPhone work with speech
> output or a Braille display.
>
> The Fairfax Chapter of the
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> will hold an educational seminar
> on the iPhone April 28, 2012 at the
> Fairfax Regional Library at 2:00 PM.
>
> This seminar will be geared primarily
> for those who are considering
> using an iPhone or have recently
> purchased one. More advanced
> users are encouraged to attend and
> teach others how to use the iPhone
> to live a more independent and
> productive life.
>
> At this event, you will learn how to
> navigate your phone, download
> music, purchase books, find fun (and
> productive) apps, and how to type
> using the on-screen keyboard.
>
> Come obtain hands-on experience,
> a wealth of information, and learn
> to be less intimidated by fancy
> technology like the iPhone!
>
> METRO INFORMATION:
>
> Take Orange Line to the Vienna
> Station. Take any of the following
> buses: Q Green 1, or the Q Green 2
> or the Q Gold 1 or the Q Gold 2. Any
> of the aforementioned buses will
> take you to University Drive and
> North Street. For specific bus time,
> please call 202-637-7000.
>
> Please don't let a lack of
> transportation deter you! Give us a call
> and we'll be glad to find a way to get
> you to the event.
>
> WHEN: Saturday, April 28,
>
> 2012
> TIME: 2:00-5:00 PM
> WHERE: Fairfax Regional
>
> Library
>
> 10360 North Street
>
> Fairfax, Virginia
>
>
> Note: There is free underground
> parking at the library.
>
> If you need assistance on the day of
> the event, please call
>
> Cathy Schroeder
>
> on cell phone at
> 703-599-1960 or
> Wanda Taylor
>
> on cell phone at
> 703-395-3409.
>
> Registration is free.
>
> However, please RSVP to
>
> Wanda Taylor at
>
> 703-212-7392
>
> by April 24.
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbv-announce mailing list
> Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org 




From wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov  Mon Mar 19 14:44:24 2012
From: wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov (Taylor, Wanda P)
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:44:24 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
In-Reply-To: <DD7D78C3800B4487BA9377AAC32E076A@JoeHobsonVAIO>
References: <55BAD8EEAD984D46AEEFE236E08F42C4182A91BA14@EXMAIL06A.exh.prod.hud.gov>
	<DD7D78C3800B4487BA9377AAC32E076A@JoeHobsonVAIO>
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Hi Joe,
 I am excited about it.  It's a lot of work and I am praying that all goes well and that it is successful.  I  am sorry that you will not be available that day but maybe we can do a remake depending on how this goes.

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of joe hobson
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:20 AM
To: NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements
Subject: Re: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar

Wanda,

Another good program you are devloping and implementing for your Fairfax 
Chapter.
I talked with Corbb on Friday night, and he indicated he is helping on this 
program.
I do not have an Eye Phon.
I can barely utilize a Verizon Samsung Haven, and continuing to work to 
learn it's functionalities and features.
But, it would not hurt me to learn more about the Eye Phone ( is it Eye 
Phone, or I P(meaning letter I ) Phone?).
Unfortunately, I will be out of town on Saturday, April 28 and unable to 
attend your seminar.
I do, however, wish you success with the initiative.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
To: <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:03 AM
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar


>
> iPhones for the Blind
>
>
> Apple's iPhone is the first fully-
> accessible touch-screen device
> designed for both sighted and
> blind users. Because Apple chose to
> incorporate accessibility right into
> their products, you do not need to
> purchase additional software to
> make your iPhone work with speech
> output or a Braille display.
>
> The Fairfax Chapter of the
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> will hold an educational seminar
> on the iPhone April 28, 2012 at the
> Fairfax Regional Library at 2:00 PM.
>
> This seminar will be geared primarily
> for those who are considering
> using an iPhone or have recently
> purchased one. More advanced
> users are encouraged to attend and
> teach others how to use the iPhone
> to live a more independent and
> productive life.
>
> At this event, you will learn how to
> navigate your phone, download
> music, purchase books, find fun (and
> productive) apps, and how to type
> using the on-screen keyboard.
>
> Come obtain hands-on experience,
> a wealth of information, and learn
> to be less intimidated by fancy
> technology like the iPhone!
>
> METRO INFORMATION:
>
> Take Orange Line to the Vienna
> Station. Take any of the following
> buses: Q Green 1, or the Q Green 2
> or the Q Gold 1 or the Q Gold 2. Any
> of the aforementioned buses will
> take you to University Drive and
> North Street. For specific bus time,
> please call 202-637-7000.
>
> Please don't let a lack of
> transportation deter you! Give us a call
> and we'll be glad to find a way to get
> you to the event.
>
> WHEN: Saturday, April 28,
>
> 2012
> TIME: 2:00-5:00 PM
> WHERE: Fairfax Regional
>
> Library
>
> 10360 North Street
>
> Fairfax, Virginia
>
>
> Note: There is free underground
> parking at the library.
>
> If you need assistance on the day of
> the event, please call
>
> Cathy Schroeder
>
> on cell phone at
> 703-599-1960 or
> Wanda Taylor
>
> on cell phone at
> 703-395-3409.
>
> Registration is free.
>
> However, please RSVP to
>
> Wanda Taylor at
>
> 703-212-7392
>
> by April 24.
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
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From wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov  Mon Mar 19 16:23:45 2012
From: wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov (Taylor, Wanda P)
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:23:45 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax Chapter White Cane Collection
Message-ID: <55BAD8EEAD984D46AEEFE236E08F42C4182A91BBE6@EXMAIL06A.exh.prod.hud.gov>

Greetings all
Do you have canes that are too short, or too long, or too light or too heavy or just gently used and they are still in usable condition?  Then here is your opportunity to donate them.
The Fairfax chapter is collecting gently used canes.
  these canes will be sent to a school for the blind in Kenya that is in need of canes.
  We are asking that each Chapter President  collect the canes from your chapter members.   for those Virginia NFB representatives that will be attending the May 5 Board meeting in Richmond, it would be greatly appreciated if you collect the canes that have been donated by your chapter and bring them with you to the NFB board meeting that is scheduled for May 5,  where they will be collected and taken back to Fairfax.   The person in charge of the project is Helen Acerona of the Fairfax Chapter.
This is a great opportunity to reach out to touch those in need and share in our independence of mobility.
If you have any questions or require additional information please contact Helen CHerono  on 202-957-4347 or  Wanda Taylor on 703-212-7392.

Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation in this matter.


Wanda Taylor

President, Fairfax Chapter

National Federation of the Blind

Proud Member of the NFB

Mobile: 703-395-3409





From brnmccnn at gmail.com  Mon Mar 19 17:27:02 2012
From: brnmccnn at gmail.com (Brian Mccann)
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:27:02 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Nfbv-announce Digest, Vol 51, Issue 7
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Wanda, I will add these two events to our web site also.

Brian McCann

www.NFBV.org

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>   1. Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar (Taylor, Wanda P)
>   2. Re: Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar (joe hobson)
>   3. Re: Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar (Taylor, Wanda P)
>   4. Fairfax Chapter White Cane Collection (Taylor, Wanda P)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:03:21 -0400
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: "'nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org'" <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
> Message-ID:
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>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>
> iPhones for the Blind
>
>
> Apple's iPhone is the first fully-
> accessible touch-screen device
> designed for both sighted and
> blind users. Because Apple chose to
> incorporate accessibility right into
> their products, you do not need to
> purchase additional software to
> make your iPhone work with speech
> output or a Braille display.
>
> The Fairfax Chapter of the
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> will hold an educational seminar
> on the iPhone April 28, 2012 at the
> Fairfax Regional Library at 2:00 PM.
>
> This seminar will be geared primarily
> for those who are considering
> using an iPhone or have recently
> purchased one. More advanced
> users are encouraged to attend and
> teach others how to use the iPhone
> to live a more independent and
> productive life.
>
> At this event, you will learn how to
> navigate your phone, download
> music, purchase books, find fun (and
> productive) apps, and how to type
> using the on-screen keyboard.
>
> Come obtain hands-on experience,
> a wealth of information, and learn
> to be less intimidated by fancy
> technology like the iPhone!
>
> METRO INFORMATION:
>
> Take Orange Line to the Vienna
> Station. Take any of the following
> buses: Q Green 1, or the Q Green 2
> or the Q Gold 1 or the Q Gold 2. Any
> of the aforementioned buses will
> take you to University Drive and
> North Street. For specific bus time,
> please call 202-637-7000.
>
> Please don't let a lack of
> transportation deter you! Give us a call
> and we'll be glad to find a way to get
> you to the event.
>
> WHEN: Saturday, April 28,
>
> 2012
> TIME: 2:00-5:00 PM
> WHERE: Fairfax Regional
>
> Library
>
> 10360 North Street
>
> Fairfax, Virginia
>
>
> Note: There is free underground
> parking at the library.
>
> If you need assistance on the day of
> the event, please call
>
> Cathy Schroeder
>
> on cell phone at
> 703-599-1960 or
> Wanda Taylor
>
> on cell phone at
> 703-395-3409.
>
> Registration is free.
>
> However, please RSVP to
>
> Wanda Taylor at
>
> 703-212-7392
>
> by April 24.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:19:33 -0400
> From: "joe hobson" <joehobson at comcast.net>
> To: "NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements"
>        <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
> Message-ID: <DD7D78C3800B4487BA9377AAC32E076A at JoeHobsonVAIO>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>        reply-type=original
>
> Wanda,
>
> Another good program you are devloping and implementing for your Fairfax
> Chapter.
> I talked with Corbb on Friday night, and he indicated he is helping on this
> program.
> I do not have an Eye Phon.
> I can barely utilize a Verizon Samsung Haven, and continuing to work to
> learn it's functionalities and features.
> But, it would not hurt me to learn more about the Eye Phone ( is it Eye
> Phone, or I P(meaning letter I ) Phone?).
> Unfortunately, I will be out of town on Saturday, April 28 and unable to
> attend your seminar.
> I do, however, wish you success with the initiative.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:03 AM
> Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
>
>
> >
> > iPhones for the Blind
> >
> >
> > Apple's iPhone is the first fully-
> > accessible touch-screen device
> > designed for both sighted and
> > blind users. Because Apple chose to
> > incorporate accessibility right into
> > their products, you do not need to
> > purchase additional software to
> > make your iPhone work with speech
> > output or a Braille display.
> >
> > The Fairfax Chapter of the
> > National Federation of the Blind
> >
> > will hold an educational seminar
> > on the iPhone April 28, 2012 at the
> > Fairfax Regional Library at 2:00 PM.
> >
> > This seminar will be geared primarily
> > for those who are considering
> > using an iPhone or have recently
> > purchased one. More advanced
> > users are encouraged to attend and
> > teach others how to use the iPhone
> > to live a more independent and
> > productive life.
> >
> > At this event, you will learn how to
> > navigate your phone, download
> > music, purchase books, find fun (and
> > productive) apps, and how to type
> > using the on-screen keyboard.
> >
> > Come obtain hands-on experience,
> > a wealth of information, and learn
> > to be less intimidated by fancy
> > technology like the iPhone!
> >
> > METRO INFORMATION:
> >
> > Take Orange Line to the Vienna
> > Station. Take any of the following
> > buses: Q Green 1, or the Q Green 2
> > or the Q Gold 1 or the Q Gold 2. Any
> > of the aforementioned buses will
> > take you to University Drive and
> > North Street. For specific bus time,
> > please call 202-637-7000.
> >
> > Please don't let a lack of
> > transportation deter you! Give us a call
> > and we'll be glad to find a way to get
> > you to the event.
> >
> > WHEN: Saturday, April 28,
> >
> > 2012
> > TIME: 2:00-5:00 PM
> > WHERE: Fairfax Regional
> >
> > Library
> >
> > 10360 North Street
> >
> > Fairfax, Virginia
> >
> >
> > Note: There is free underground
> > parking at the library.
> >
> > If you need assistance on the day of
> > the event, please call
> >
> > Cathy Schroeder
> >
> > on cell phone at
> > 703-599-1960 or
> > Wanda Taylor
> >
> > on cell phone at
> > 703-395-3409.
> >
> > Registration is free.
> >
> > However, please RSVP to
> >
> > Wanda Taylor at
> >
> > 703-212-7392
> >
> > by April 24.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Nfbv-announce mailing list
> > Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:44:24 -0400
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: 'NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements'
>        <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
> Message-ID:
>        <
> 55BAD8EEAD984D46AEEFE236E08F42C4182A91BA9A at EXMAIL06A.exh.prod.hud.gov>
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hi Joe,
>  I am excited about it.  It's a lot of work and I am praying that all goes
> well and that it is successful.  I  am sorry that you will not be available
> that day but maybe we can do a remake depending on how this goes.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:
> nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of joe hobson
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:20 AM
> To: NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements
> Subject: Re: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
>
> Wanda,
>
> Another good program you are devloping and implementing for your Fairfax
> Chapter.
> I talked with Corbb on Friday night, and he indicated he is helping on this
> program.
> I do not have an Eye Phon.
> I can barely utilize a Verizon Samsung Haven, and continuing to work to
> learn it's functionalities and features.
> But, it would not hurt me to learn more about the Eye Phone ( is it Eye
> Phone, or I P(meaning letter I ) Phone?).
> Unfortunately, I will be out of town on Saturday, April 28 and unable to
> attend your seminar.
> I do, however, wish you success with the initiative.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:03 AM
> Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
>
>
> >
> > iPhones for the Blind
> >
> >
> > Apple's iPhone is the first fully-
> > accessible touch-screen device
> > designed for both sighted and
> > blind users. Because Apple chose to
> > incorporate accessibility right into
> > their products, you do not need to
> > purchase additional software to
> > make your iPhone work with speech
> > output or a Braille display.
> >
> > The Fairfax Chapter of the
> > National Federation of the Blind
> >
> > will hold an educational seminar
> > on the iPhone April 28, 2012 at the
> > Fairfax Regional Library at 2:00 PM.
> >
> > This seminar will be geared primarily
> > for those who are considering
> > using an iPhone or have recently
> > purchased one. More advanced
> > users are encouraged to attend and
> > teach others how to use the iPhone
> > to live a more independent and
> > productive life.
> >
> > At this event, you will learn how to
> > navigate your phone, download
> > music, purchase books, find fun (and
> > productive) apps, and how to type
> > using the on-screen keyboard.
> >
> > Come obtain hands-on experience,
> > a wealth of information, and learn
> > to be less intimidated by fancy
> > technology like the iPhone!
> >
> > METRO INFORMATION:
> >
> > Take Orange Line to the Vienna
> > Station. Take any of the following
> > buses: Q Green 1, or the Q Green 2
> > or the Q Gold 1 or the Q Gold 2. Any
> > of the aforementioned buses will
> > take you to University Drive and
> > North Street. For specific bus time,
> > please call 202-637-7000.
> >
> > Please don't let a lack of
> > transportation deter you! Give us a call
> > and we'll be glad to find a way to get
> > you to the event.
> >
> > WHEN: Saturday, April 28,
> >
> > 2012
> > TIME: 2:00-5:00 PM
> > WHERE: Fairfax Regional
> >
> > Library
> >
> > 10360 North Street
> >
> > Fairfax, Virginia
> >
> >
> > Note: There is free underground
> > parking at the library.
> >
> > If you need assistance on the day of
> > the event, please call
> >
> > Cathy Schroeder
> >
> > on cell phone at
> > 703-599-1960 or
> > Wanda Taylor
> >
> > on cell phone at
> > 703-395-3409.
> >
> > Registration is free.
> >
> > However, please RSVP to
> >
> > Wanda Taylor at
> >
> > 703-212-7392
> >
> > by April 24.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Nfbv-announce mailing list
> > Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org
>
>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:23:45 -0400
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: "'nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org'" <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax Chapter White Cane Collection
> Message-ID:
>        <
> 55BAD8EEAD984D46AEEFE236E08F42C4182A91BBE6 at EXMAIL06A.exh.prod.hud.gov>
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Greetings all
> Do you have canes that are too short, or too long, or too light or too
> heavy or just gently used and they are still in usable condition?  Then
> here is your opportunity to donate them.
> The Fairfax chapter is collecting gently used canes.
>  these canes will be sent to a school for the blind in Kenya that is in
> need of canes.
>  We are asking that each Chapter President  collect the canes from your
> chapter members.   for those Virginia NFB representatives that will be
> attending the May 5 Board meeting in Richmond, it would be greatly
> appreciated if you collect the canes that have been donated by your chapter
> and bring them with you to the NFB board meeting that is scheduled for May
> 5,  where they will be collected and taken back to Fairfax.   The person in
> charge of the project is Helen Acerona of the Fairfax Chapter.
> This is a great opportunity to reach out to touch those in need and share
> in our independence of mobility.
> If you have any questions or require additional information please contact
> Helen CHerono  on 202-957-4347 or  Wanda Taylor on 703-212-7392.
>
> Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation in this matter.
>
>
> Wanda Taylor
>
> President, Fairfax Chapter
>
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> Proud Member of the NFB
>
> Mobile: 703-395-3409
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
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> ********************************************
>


From wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov  Mon Mar 19 18:04:14 2012
From: wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov (Taylor, Wanda P)
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:04:14 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Nfbv-announce Digest, Vol 51, Issue 7
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Brian,
Thank you.
Wanda

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 1:27 PM
To: nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Nfbv-announce] Nfbv-announce Digest, Vol 51, Issue 7

Wanda, I will add these two events to our web site also.

Brian McCann

www.NFBV.org

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>   2. Re: Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar (joe hobson)
>   3. Re: Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar (Taylor, Wanda P)
>   4. Fairfax Chapter White Cane Collection (Taylor, Wanda P)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:03:21 -0400
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: "'nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org'" <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>
> iPhones for the Blind
>
>
> Apple's iPhone is the first fully-
> accessible touch-screen device
> designed for both sighted and
> blind users. Because Apple chose to
> incorporate accessibility right into
> their products, you do not need to
> purchase additional software to
> make your iPhone work with speech
> output or a Braille display.
>
> The Fairfax Chapter of the
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> will hold an educational seminar
> on the iPhone April 28, 2012 at the
> Fairfax Regional Library at 2:00 PM.
>
> This seminar will be geared primarily
> for those who are considering
> using an iPhone or have recently
> purchased one. More advanced
> users are encouraged to attend and
> teach others how to use the iPhone
> to live a more independent and
> productive life.
>
> At this event, you will learn how to
> navigate your phone, download
> music, purchase books, find fun (and
> productive) apps, and how to type
> using the on-screen keyboard.
>
> Come obtain hands-on experience,
> a wealth of information, and learn
> to be less intimidated by fancy
> technology like the iPhone!
>
> METRO INFORMATION:
>
> Take Orange Line to the Vienna
> Station. Take any of the following
> buses: Q Green 1, or the Q Green 2
> or the Q Gold 1 or the Q Gold 2. Any
> of the aforementioned buses will
> take you to University Drive and
> North Street. For specific bus time,
> please call 202-637-7000.
>
> Please don't let a lack of
> transportation deter you! Give us a call
> and we'll be glad to find a way to get
> you to the event.
>
> WHEN: Saturday, April 28,
>
> 2012
> TIME: 2:00-5:00 PM
> WHERE: Fairfax Regional
>
> Library
>
> 10360 North Street
>
> Fairfax, Virginia
>
>
> Note: There is free underground
> parking at the library.
>
> If you need assistance on the day of
> the event, please call
>
> Cathy Schroeder
>
> on cell phone at
> 703-599-1960 or
> Wanda Taylor
>
> on cell phone at
> 703-395-3409.
>
> Registration is free.
>
> However, please RSVP to
>
> Wanda Taylor at
>
> 703-212-7392
>
> by April 24.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:19:33 -0400
> From: "joe hobson" <joehobson at comcast.net>
> To: "NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements"
>        <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
> Message-ID: <DD7D78C3800B4487BA9377AAC32E076A at JoeHobsonVAIO>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>        reply-type=original
>
> Wanda,
>
> Another good program you are devloping and implementing for your Fairfax
> Chapter.
> I talked with Corbb on Friday night, and he indicated he is helping on this
> program.
> I do not have an Eye Phon.
> I can barely utilize a Verizon Samsung Haven, and continuing to work to
> learn it's functionalities and features.
> But, it would not hurt me to learn more about the Eye Phone ( is it Eye
> Phone, or I P(meaning letter I ) Phone?).
> Unfortunately, I will be out of town on Saturday, April 28 and unable to
> attend your seminar.
> I do, however, wish you success with the initiative.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:03 AM
> Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
>
>
> >
> > iPhones for the Blind
> >
> >
> > Apple's iPhone is the first fully-
> > accessible touch-screen device
> > designed for both sighted and
> > blind users. Because Apple chose to
> > incorporate accessibility right into
> > their products, you do not need to
> > purchase additional software to
> > make your iPhone work with speech
> > output or a Braille display.
> >
> > The Fairfax Chapter of the
> > National Federation of the Blind
> >
> > will hold an educational seminar
> > on the iPhone April 28, 2012 at the
> > Fairfax Regional Library at 2:00 PM.
> >
> > This seminar will be geared primarily
> > for those who are considering
> > using an iPhone or have recently
> > purchased one. More advanced
> > users are encouraged to attend and
> > teach others how to use the iPhone
> > to live a more independent and
> > productive life.
> >
> > At this event, you will learn how to
> > navigate your phone, download
> > music, purchase books, find fun (and
> > productive) apps, and how to type
> > using the on-screen keyboard.
> >
> > Come obtain hands-on experience,
> > a wealth of information, and learn
> > to be less intimidated by fancy
> > technology like the iPhone!
> >
> > METRO INFORMATION:
> >
> > Take Orange Line to the Vienna
> > Station. Take any of the following
> > buses: Q Green 1, or the Q Green 2
> > or the Q Gold 1 or the Q Gold 2. Any
> > of the aforementioned buses will
> > take you to University Drive and
> > North Street. For specific bus time,
> > please call 202-637-7000.
> >
> > Please don't let a lack of
> > transportation deter you! Give us a call
> > and we'll be glad to find a way to get
> > you to the event.
> >
> > WHEN: Saturday, April 28,
> >
> > 2012
> > TIME: 2:00-5:00 PM
> > WHERE: Fairfax Regional
> >
> > Library
> >
> > 10360 North Street
> >
> > Fairfax, Virginia
> >
> >
> > Note: There is free underground
> > parking at the library.
> >
> > If you need assistance on the day of
> > the event, please call
> >
> > Cathy Schroeder
> >
> > on cell phone at
> > 703-599-1960 or
> > Wanda Taylor
> >
> > on cell phone at
> > 703-395-3409.
> >
> > Registration is free.
> >
> > However, please RSVP to
> >
> > Wanda Taylor at
> >
> > 703-212-7392
> >
> > by April 24.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Nfbv-announce mailing list
> > Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:44:24 -0400
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: 'NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements'
>        <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
> Message-ID:
>        <
> 55BAD8EEAD984D46AEEFE236E08F42C4182A91BA9A at EXMAIL06A.exh.prod.hud.gov>
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hi Joe,
>  I am excited about it.  It's a lot of work and I am praying that all goes
> well and that it is successful.  I  am sorry that you will not be available
> that day but maybe we can do a remake depending on how this goes.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:
> nfbv-announce-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of joe hobson
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:20 AM
> To: NFB of Virginia Information and Announcements
> Subject: Re: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
>
> Wanda,
>
> Another good program you are devloping and implementing for your Fairfax
> Chapter.
> I talked with Corbb on Friday night, and he indicated he is helping on this
> program.
> I do not have an Eye Phon.
> I can barely utilize a Verizon Samsung Haven, and continuing to work to
> learn it's functionalities and features.
> But, it would not hurt me to learn more about the Eye Phone ( is it Eye
> Phone, or I P(meaning letter I ) Phone?).
> Unfortunately, I will be out of town on Saturday, April 28 and unable to
> attend your seminar.
> I do, however, wish you success with the initiative.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:03 AM
> Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax NFB Chapter I Phone Seminar
>
>
> >
> > iPhones for the Blind
> >
> >
> > Apple's iPhone is the first fully-
> > accessible touch-screen device
> > designed for both sighted and
> > blind users. Because Apple chose to
> > incorporate accessibility right into
> > their products, you do not need to
> > purchase additional software to
> > make your iPhone work with speech
> > output or a Braille display.
> >
> > The Fairfax Chapter of the
> > National Federation of the Blind
> >
> > will hold an educational seminar
> > on the iPhone April 28, 2012 at the
> > Fairfax Regional Library at 2:00 PM.
> >
> > This seminar will be geared primarily
> > for those who are considering
> > using an iPhone or have recently
> > purchased one. More advanced
> > users are encouraged to attend and
> > teach others how to use the iPhone
> > to live a more independent and
> > productive life.
> >
> > At this event, you will learn how to
> > navigate your phone, download
> > music, purchase books, find fun (and
> > productive) apps, and how to type
> > using the on-screen keyboard.
> >
> > Come obtain hands-on experience,
> > a wealth of information, and learn
> > to be less intimidated by fancy
> > technology like the iPhone!
> >
> > METRO INFORMATION:
> >
> > Take Orange Line to the Vienna
> > Station. Take any of the following
> > buses: Q Green 1, or the Q Green 2
> > or the Q Gold 1 or the Q Gold 2. Any
> > of the aforementioned buses will
> > take you to University Drive and
> > North Street. For specific bus time,
> > please call 202-637-7000.
> >
> > Please don't let a lack of
> > transportation deter you! Give us a call
> > and we'll be glad to find a way to get
> > you to the event.
> >
> > WHEN: Saturday, April 28,
> >
> > 2012
> > TIME: 2:00-5:00 PM
> > WHERE: Fairfax Regional
> >
> > Library
> >
> > 10360 North Street
> >
> > Fairfax, Virginia
> >
> >
> > Note: There is free underground
> > parking at the library.
> >
> > If you need assistance on the day of
> > the event, please call
> >
> > Cathy Schroeder
> >
> > on cell phone at
> > 703-599-1960 or
> > Wanda Taylor
> >
> > on cell phone at
> > 703-395-3409.
> >
> > Registration is free.
> >
> > However, please RSVP to
> >
> > Wanda Taylor at
> >
> > 703-212-7392
> >
> > by April 24.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Nfbv-announce mailing list
> > Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbv-announce mailing list
> Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:23:45 -0400
> From: "Taylor, Wanda P" <wanda.p.taylor at hud.gov>
> To: "'nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org'" <nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax Chapter White Cane Collection
> Message-ID:
>        <
> 55BAD8EEAD984D46AEEFE236E08F42C4182A91BBE6 at EXMAIL06A.exh.prod.hud.gov>
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Greetings all
> Do you have canes that are too short, or too long, or too light or too
> heavy or just gently used and they are still in usable condition?  Then
> here is your opportunity to donate them.
> The Fairfax chapter is collecting gently used canes.
>  these canes will be sent to a school for the blind in Kenya that is in
> need of canes.
>  We are asking that each Chapter President  collect the canes from your
> chapter members.   for those Virginia NFB representatives that will be
> attending the May 5 Board meeting in Richmond, it would be greatly
> appreciated if you collect the canes that have been donated by your chapter
> and bring them with you to the NFB board meeting that is scheduled for May
> 5,  where they will be collected and taken back to Fairfax.   The person in
> charge of the project is Helen Acerona of the Fairfax Chapter.
> This is a great opportunity to reach out to touch those in need and share
> in our independence of mobility.
> If you have any questions or require additional information please contact
> Helen CHerono  on 202-957-4347 or  Wanda Taylor on 703-212-7392.
>
> Thank you in advance for your assistance and cooperation in this matter.
>
>
> Wanda Taylor
>
> President, Fairfax Chapter
>
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> Proud Member of the NFB
>
> Mobile: 703-395-3409
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbv-announce mailing list
> Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org
>
>
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From brnmccnn at gmail.com  Fri Mar 23 16:31:05 2012
From: brnmccnn at gmail.com (Brian Mccann)
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:31:05 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd Veterans USDA Internships
Message-ID: <CAPW16-jSxgVY+sOrfqx0yj2J28Ku=EBHYnJp8pkFSXeDoAmQDA@mail.gmail.com>

USDA Internships.

Good Morning,****

** **

I am working with the USDA Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services. They are
actively recruiting for non-paid internships. They wish to provide work
experience and engagement to as many veterans as possible. USDA managers
have expressed a great interest in hosting interns and equipping them with
the skills needed to enter the civilian workforce. The Farm and Foreign
Agricultural Services have many different opportunities ranging from budget
to human resources. If you have any veterans that would be interested in
this opportunity please contact Darlene Andrew  at  202-401-0343.
Employment may be possible after the internship is over. Thank you.****

 ****

Regards,****

** **

Tony E. Paschal****

Business Relations Specialist****

District of Columbia Department on Disability Services ****

Rehabilitation Services Administration ****

1125 15th Street N.W. 4th Floor****

Washington, DC 20005-2726****

202.590.7700 (Office)****

202.730.1843 (Fax)****

mailto:tony.paschal at dc.gov <tony.paschal at dc.gov>****

www.dds.dc.gov****

Follow DDS on Twitter <http://twitter.com/DDS_DC> and
Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-DC/DC-Department-on-Disability-Services/149712861759359>
****

** **

** **

****

*The information in this email may be confidential and/or privileged. This
email is intended to be reviewed by only the individual or organization
named above. If you are not the intended recipient or an authorized
representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any
review, dissemination or copying of this email and its attachments, if any,
or the information contained herein is prohibited. If you have received
this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by return email
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From fschroeder at sks.com  Mon Mar 26 12:59:00 2012
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:59:00 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Joe roeder Adaptive Technology Scholarship
Message-ID: <001901cd0b50$37ecd6d0$a7c68470$@sks.com>

Scholarship Opportunity:

 

Joseph Roeder Assistive Technology Scholarship Application Due May 5

Kathleen Gallagher, Learning and Development Manager, NIB

NIB is seeking applicants for the Joseph Roeder Assistive Technology
Scholarship, a $2,500 scholarship to an individual who is blind, interested
in pursuing education in computer science, information systems or a related
field, and pursuing a career in access technology. The scholarship is named
in memory of Joe Roeder, who served as senior access technology specialist
at NIB from 1997 until his death in 2010. 

 

Joe Roeder had 40 years of experience in the fields of design engineering,
electronic information systems, training and business management, including
experience as a mechanical and nuclear engineer at Bechtel Power
Corporation. He was instrumental in the development of Section 508 of the
Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards, which
requires all federal government agencies to provide accessible data and
information for employees with disabilities. 

 

Individuals to be considered for the scholarship are entering their third or
fourth year of college or graduate school, or are changing careers to pursue
a career in assistive technology. 

 

All applications and additional documents must be submitted online no later
than May 5, 2012. The top candidates will be interviewed by phone during the
week of May 21, 2012, and the winner will be announced in June 2012. The
scholarship application is available online.
<http://www.nib.org/content/scholarship-application>
http://www.nib.org/content/scholarship-application

 

If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Gallagher at 703-310-0343 or
<mailto:kgallagher at nib.org> kgallagher at nib.org.

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From fschroeder at sks.com  Tue Mar 27 13:38:44 2012
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:38:44 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] At-Large Chapter Meeting: Tuesday,
	April 3 at 8:00 PM
Message-ID: <012901cd0c1e$ef2e17e0$cd8a47a0$@sks.com>

The At-Large Chapter will meet on Tuesday evening, April 3 at 8:00 P.M. To
join the call, please dial

 

866-704-2476

 

And enter the access code

 

868549

 

Rick Holley will chair the meeting. He asks that each chapter have a
representative on the call. Rick would like to have a discussion about how
the At-Large Chapter can best meet the needs of individuals who are
interested in the Federation but who may not have a chapter in their area.
In addition, he would like each chapter representative to be ready to offer
at least the name of one individual who is unable to attend a local chapter
so we can begin to assemble a list of people to include on the calls.

 

Please encourage anyone you think may have an interest in the At-Large
Chapter to participate.



From brnmccnn at gmail.com  Sat Mar 31 21:14:04 2012
From: brnmccnn at gmail.com (Brian Mccann)
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:14:04 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] =?utf-8?q?ACVO/MERIA=E2=80=8BL_-_EYE_EXAMS_FOR_SE?=
	=?utf-8?q?RVICE_ANIMALS?=
Message-ID: <CAPW16-jwjpcoqhR_BQeh_K4Sx3wntSabKf8rf5KD69WyifdCnw@mail.gmail.com>

*Complimentary eye exams for Service Animals*
We are very pleased to announce that the ACVO and Merial are again offering
free screening eye examination to Service Animals throughout the US, Canada
and Puerto Rico. Registration begins on April 1st and ends April 29th.
Please take a look at the information below to get you started.

Registration begins April 1st, closes April 29th.Examinations run May
1-31st.<http://acvoeyeexam.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=422924dfa584ce24c5a7dc3a7&id=73deacb104&e=3e77ba0713>

*WHAT IS THE "ACVO/MERIAL NATIONAL SERVICE DOG EYE EXAMINATION" PROGRAM?
*The ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam event is a philanthropic
effort generously provided to the public by the board certified Diplomates
of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists who donate their
time, staff and services to provide free screening ocular exams to
qualified Service Animals.

This program would not be successful without the generosity of our
Diplomates and the financial support of our namesake sponsor, Merial, and
other valuable sponsors.

Over 10,500 Service Animals have received these free screening exams over
the past four years. Please participate, support our ophthalmologists and
sponsors to ensure this program continues in future years.

- Stacee Daniel, ACVO Executive Director

*ANIMAL QUALIFICATIONS
*The 5th ACVO National Service Dog Eye Exam event will provide a free
screening eye exam to Service Animal groups including: guide dogs, hearing
dogs, dogs assisting people with disabilities other than blindness,
detection dogs, police dogs, search and rescue dogs and formally trained
and certified therapy dogs (through Pet Partners or similar). Dogs must be
active 'working dogs' that were certified by a formal training program or
organization or are currently enrolled in a formal training program to
qualify. The certifying organization could be national, regional or local
in nature. Essentially the dogs need to have some sort of certification
and/or training paperwork to qualify for this particular this program.

Other non-canine service animals may also be screened if they meet the
above qualifications. Check with your local ophthalmologist to make sure
your species can be accommodated at their facility.

*LOCATE AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST NEAR YOU
*This pre-registration list is being provided to help you learn if a doctor
is participating in your area. Specific clinic names and contact
information is not included here, but will be provided after you register
for the event, beginning April 1st. <http://goog_653146137>
<http://acvoeyeexam.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=422924dfa584ce24c5a7dc3a7&id=3667c66c9a&e=3e77ba0713>

*LOCAL SERVICE DOG GROUPS NEED TO BE INVITED!
* We invite you to forward this invitation to your local police, fire,
military and private non-profit groups to invite their Service Animals to
participate.

*FACEBOOK...
*Don't forget to 'Like' the event on
FB.<http://acvoeyeexam.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=422924dfa584ce24c5a7dc3a7&id=3c19052e5f&e=3e77ba0713>We
will keep you abreast of other similar events or news throughout the
year.


