From fschroeder at sks.com  Sun Dec  1 16:12:29 2013
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 11:12:29 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Retirement of Dr. Maurer
Message-ID: <001201ceeeb0$231b75a0$695260e0$@sks.com>

Friends:

 

Over the weekend, I participated in a meeting of the board of directors of
the National Federation of the Blind. The meeting was held at our national
headquarters in Baltimore.

 

As you know, Dr. Marc Maurer has been our national president since 1986. He
has served as president longer than any of our previous presidents and has
guided us through a period of unprecedented growth and change. It was under
Dr. Maurer's leadership that we established the Jernigan Institute and all
of the programs that have been so successful in demonstrating the truth of
our assertion that given proper opportunity and training, blind people can
live and work as others.

 

In particular we have developed many programs designed to provide blind
children and youth with the skills and confidence they need to compete fully
in their education and to develop their life ambitions. We have conducted
the Youth Slam, Science Academy, and more recently the BELL programs. 

 

In the area of technology under Dr. Maurer's leadership we developed the
KNFB Reader Mobile allowing blind people to have immediate access to print
with nothing more than a cell phone and special software. And then there was
the Blind Driver Challenge. There is no question that lack of access to
reliable transportation remains a major barrier for blind people. Yet, the
Blind Driver Challenge showed that we could develop the technology to enable
a blind person to drive a car, not simply sit passively in a car that drives
itself.

 

These are the expressions of Dr. Maurer's leadership. Yet at the heart of
his leadership is his spirit and his belief in every blind person. He has
inspired and encouraged us, faced the most difficult challenges with
resolution and strength, and he has kept us together, and never let us
waiver in our belief in our own right to live normal, productive lives.

 

On Saturday afternoon Dr. Maurer told the board that it is his intention to
not seek reelection to the presidency next summer at our national
convention. He feels the time is right to transition to the next president,
the next individual who can lead us for a quarter century or more. Dr.
Maurer is in good health and believes that it is important that he step down
from the presidency while he is able to assist with the transition. Dr.
Maurer told the board that he, Dr. Maurer, plans to support Mr. Mark
Riccobono as the next president of the National Federation of the Blind.

 

Mr. Riccobono presently serves as the Executive Director of the Jernigan
Institute. He is an accomplished individual with the strength and wisdom to
assume the serious responsibility of leading our movement. He has brought to
his work the imagination and competency we demand from our president. 

 

We are truly fortunate that within the Federation we have individuals who
are able and willing to give all they have to furthering our move toward
true equality. The demands of the NFB presidency are unimaginable. We
require our leader to give all of his time, all of his imagination, and all
of his personal reserve of judgment to leading our organization. This is
what Dr. Maurer has done for the past 27 and a half years, and it is what
Mark Riccobono will do for the time of his presidency. 

 

The transition brings to an end one chapter in our history and what a
glorious chapter it has been. We cannot face the loss of Dr. Maurer's
leadership without a sense of sadness; but the transition to a new president
is not just the absence of what we had before. The transition heralds a new
chapter in our history and with it, new opportunities-the chance to take all
that has come before and build something bigger and more powerful than we
have ever known. 

 

Please join me in thanking Dr. Maurer for his leadership, his friendship and
his faithful devotion to our cause; and please join me in wishing Mark
Riccobono the very best as he seeks to take the foundation that is all that
has come before and build upon it the next great chapter in our history.



From corbbo at gmail.com  Mon Dec  2 18:14:06 2013
From: corbbo at gmail.com (Corbb O'Connor)
Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2013 13:14:06 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Last Chance to Register! Learn to Independently
	Manage Diabetes without Vision
References: <1EA22826-AF73-4C32-BDED-71C08804ACE3@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <399AFA16-EDB0-40BF-B329-76DD825D92BA@gmail.com>

Good afternoon, Fellow Federationists.

This is the FINAL call to register for this Saturday's diabetes seminar in Arlington. At present, we are in danger of having to cancel the seminar because nobody has registered to attend. So, if you'd like to learn how to independently manage your diabetes, please register TODAY.

Please contact John Halverson at (703) 867-6400 with any questions.

Begin forwarded message:

Subject: Learn to Independently Manage Diabetes without Vision - Seminar on Dec. 7 in Arlington
Date: November 6, 2013 at 10:01:39 PM EST

YES YOU CAN!
Learn to Independently Manage Diabetes without Vision

Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10:30 AM ? 4:00 PM
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street; Arlington, VA)

When you are blind or have low vision, it can be hard to learn testing procedures, glucometers, pumps, and diet from medical practitioners. We are here to help.

During this seminar and lunch, you will learn from the experts about how diabetes affects our eyes. You?ll discover that:

* Yes, you can independently test your blood sugar.

* Yes, you can accurately and safely administer your insulin.

* Yes, you can receive support from other blind diabetics.

* Yes, you can live safely, alone, and productively.

Reserve your seat today.

The small registration fee of $10 also includes lunch.

Call our ticketing partner, Brown Paper Tickets, at (800) 838-3006, and say that you?re attending the ?NFB Diabetes Seminar.?

Questions? Call John Halverson at (703) 867-6400.



From mwroane at mindspring.com  Wed Dec  4 20:34:04 2013
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:34:04 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fw: Honk Honk! Vehicle Donation Drivers: Idea
	Starter 12
Message-ID: <C8D6F401C8C342A58C56F6E8BB0919CF@LapTop>


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Wilson, Joanne 
To: Chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org 
Cc: State President, New Mexico ; morganalfredljr at gmail.com ; tti777 at gmail.com ; bpierce at oberlin.net ; State President, Connecticut ; State President, Arizona ; State President, New York ; State President, New Hampshire ; charlene.r.smyth at wv.gov ; cthurston74 at gmail.com ; dsmithnfb at gmail.com ; daver29 at gmail.com ; State President, Vermont ; State President, North Dakota ; dwightej7 at comcast.net ; ecrobbins517 at gmail.com ; ebarrantesbullard at yahoo.com ; eschlenker at cox.net ; State President, Ohio ; State President, North Carolina ; State President, Missouri ; State President, Rhode Island ; graciejackson050 at gmail.com ; ladydjpitts1126 at yahoo.com ; jb007d at att.net ; debandjeff at inebraska.com ; State President, Minnesota ; State President, Pennsylvania ; State President, Wisconsin ; State President, Alabama ; State President, South Dakota ; kevanworley at blindmerchants.org ; lmball at knology.net ; larrydickerson48 at ymail.com ; ltroxell at sbcglobal.net ; leelibra342 at gmail.com ; State President, Delaware ; president at map-n.org ; mwroane at mindspring.com ; markspark at roadrunner.com ; mgrunwald at sbcglobal.net ; State President, Maryland ; State President, Washington ; mfreholm at unbridledaccess.com ; State President, Hawaii ; guidingpaws at icloud.com ; ramona.walhof at gmail.com ; State President, Nevada ; rchpay7 at sbcglobal.net ; rwebb at acetekk.com ; Scott.nfbi at gmail.com ; Shaldarr01 at gmail.com ; locagirl at windstream.net ; State President, Arkansas ; zpearcy at lcb-ruston.com ; carol.lemieux at thehartford.com ; State President, Alaska ; State President, Arkansas ; State President, California ; State President, Colorado ; State President, District of Columbia ; State President, Florida ; State President, Georgia ; State President, Idaho ; State President, Illinois ; Brown, Ron ; State President, Iowa ; State President, Kansas ; State President, Kentucky ; State President, Louisiana ; State President, Maine ; State President, Massachusetts ; State President, Michigan ; State President, Mississippi ; State President, Montana ; State President, Nebraska ; State President, New Jersey ; State President, Oklahoma ; admin at mainstreetmontessori.org ; State President, Puerto Rico ; State President, South Carolina ; State President, Tennessee ; kimberly.aguillard at gmail.com ; State President, Utah ; Schroeder, Fred ; State President, West Virginia ; State President, Wyoming ; ever.hairston at gmail.com ; Gashel, Jim 
Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 3:24 PM
Subject: Honk Honk! Vehicle Donation Drivers: Idea Starter 12


Key Twelve: Holiday Mail Insert 

 

 

?         We have small bright orange mailing inserts available to be put in all your holiday mailings. If you need these inserts please contact Joanne Wilson at Jwilson at nfb.org! 

?         The inserts read: "Wondering what to do with your old car or truck? Donating your vehicle to the National Federation of the Blind is convenient and may qualify you for a tax deduction. Call 1-855-659-9314 or visit www.carshelpingtheblind.org Your donation can take the blind further"

?         These inserts can also be used anytime of the year that you are doing personal, business, or NFB mailings. We have been using these at the national center and have definitely gotten some vehicle donations because of the inserts!

?         Remember, flyers and posters can be printed out from our vehicle donation website at: www.nfb.org/vehicle-donation-materials 

 

Remember, all slays accepted too!

Happy Holidays

Honk Honk! Thanks for helping steer this project down the road to success!

 

Joanne Wilson

Director, Affiliate Development

Office of the President

200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place

Baltimore, MD 21230

Phone: 410-659-9314 x2335

Email: jwilson at nfb.org

www.nfb.org

 

Vehicle Donations Take the Blind Further 

Donate your car to the National Federation of the Blind today!

For more information, please visit: www.carshelpingtheblind.org or call 1-855-659-9314

 

The National Federation of the Blind wishes you a joyous and safe holiday season. We would appreciate you including the NFB in your end-of-year giving. Make your contribution now.


From corbbo at gmail.com  Wed Dec  4 20:57:59 2013
From: corbbo at gmail.com (Corbb O'Connor)
Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2013 15:57:59 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: Cancellation of the Diabetes Seminar
References: <002f01cef130$f9aaaf00$ed000d00$@net>
Message-ID: <7DF25B11-B89E-491C-B90F-1CB1A69B7D53@gmail.com>



Begin forwarded message:

From: "Mary Ann Kessler" <mak910w at verizon.net>
Subject: [Nfbv-potomac-announce] Cancellation of the Diabetes Seminar
Date: December 4, 2013 at 3:39:48 PM EST
To: <Nfbv-potomac-announce at nfbnet.org>

Due to a lack of registrants, we have had to cancel our Diabetes Seminar which was planned for Saturday, December 7.
 
We had a very impressive list of speakers lined up for this seminar and we are  hoping to bring some of the presenters to our January 12th chapter meeting.
 
 
Corbb O'Connor
Corbbmacc O'Connor, President
Potomac Chapter, National Federation of the Blind
 
Chapter Voicemail: (703) 646-1130
Personal Cell: (703) 309-4884
corbbo at gmail.com
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From PotomacNFB at verizon.net  Sat Dec  7 21:16:27 2013
From: PotomacNFB at verizon.net (potomac NFB)
Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2013 16:16:27 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Join Us at the 2014 Richmond Seminar - Jan 20 - 21
Message-ID: <017901cef391$97de9f80$c79bde80$@verizon.net>

The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is a powerful force
advocating for blind Virginians. Please join us for the Richmond Seminar on
January 20- 21, 2014 to ensure our voice is heard in the offices of the
General Assembly. 

If you have never attended a Richmond Seminar, we strongly encourage you to
attend and participate in representative democracy in action. Everyone is
assigned to a team with an experienced leader. The General Assembly members
and their staff are very receptive and welcoming. They know we are
organized, articulate, and well versed in the subject matter. We will put
everyone on the team to work, sharing our issues and answering the questions
of legislators and their staff. 

 

The issues we will bring to Richmond will most likely include:

.         Requiring a research based reading media assessment as part of
every blind and low vision student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) so
Virginia's students who need Braille will get Braille;

.         Elimination of the registry of Virginia's Blind maintained by
DBVI;

.         Defending Virginia's Randolph Sheppard priority ; and 

.         Support for Virginia Department of the Blind and Vision Impaired
(DVBI) as a separate agency. 

 

The final list of issues will be presented at the board meeting.

 

We have bills being drafted that will need co-sponsors. Chapter Presidents
should make contact with their General Assembly members in their local
offices before the end of the year. If you need assistance in identifying
them, contact Michael or Tracy. A meeting with them will go a long way in
establishing the recognition that is needed for our visit to Richmond. All
Chapter members are encouraged to participate.  

 

Our board meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 20 which is Martin Luther
King Day. The Board Meeting will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at The DBVI
Library and Resource Center, 395 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227. 

Our General Assembly visits will be Tuesday, January 21.

 

The affiliate will reimburse transportation expenses and hotel expenses.

Chapter presidents should arrange cost effective transportation for their
chapter members. Individuals are expected to share hotel rooms and must
obtain hotel reservations themselves at the NFB of Virginia rate. If you
need assistance identifying a room share, please contact Michael or Tracy.

 

Hotel rooms are available at the Crowned Plaza Hotel Downtown, 555 East
Canal Street, Richmond, VA 22319. Hotel rooms can be reserved by telephone
at 804-788-0900 or 800-227-6963. The NFB rate is $85 plus tax per night. The
deadline for booking hotel rooms is January 10, 2014. Hotel reservations at
this rate must be cancelled 72 hours in advance of arrival to avoid a
penalty. Parking at the NFB rate is $6.

 

Chapter presidents must provide the names of the individuals planning to
attend from their chapter to Michael and Tracy by Wednesday, January 15,
2014 so we can establish teams in advance. If you have any questions, please
contact Michael Kasey at (540)760-3885 or michaelgkasey at verizon.net or Tracy
Soforenko at (703)635-2085 or tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

 



From holleymanor at verizon.net  Mon Dec  9 22:00:13 2013
From: holleymanor at verizon.net (Rick Holley)
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 14:00:13 -0800
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV At Large Dec. Meeting
Message-ID: <A9284DF945834309B5535C5706016A04@LENOVO0A00C700>

Greetings to one and all.
Date: Dec. 10
Time:  8 PM
Telephone No.:  877-394-5901
Passcode:  2216375
Subject:  Continue Plans for 2014

I'm looking forward to tomorrow night.
Rick Holley


From msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com  Wed Dec 11 17:04:22 2013
From: msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com (Jennifer Kennedy)
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:04:22 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Looking for Washington Seminar Goers
Message-ID: <CA5C41E03F8C464888EECBC749E7A5C0@AcerPC>

Fellow Federationists,
 
As your new Legislative Director, I am currently working on putting together
our requests for meetings with our Senators and Congressmen this January.
What I need from you is to know if you are attending and if so, where are
you located so that I can include this in the requests for appointments. If
you already know who your House Congress person is, include that as well.
 
Please email me at: msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com as soon as you can. I am
hoping to have all requests submitted within the week.
 
Thanks,
Jennifer Kennedy
Legislative Director
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia


From fschroeder at sks.com  Thu Dec 12 21:34:21 2013
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:34:21 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] District 1 in Virginia signs on for HR 831 with
	Congressman Wittman
In-Reply-To: <63647655cc7c4ed1babfdfdfad8802eb@BLUPR07MB689.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
References: <002301cef774$6644e060$32cea120$@net>
	<63647655cc7c4ed1babfdfdfad8802eb@BLUPR07MB689.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <003a01cef781$ec688e00$c539aa00$@sks.com>

Friends,

As you will see below, Congressman Wittman has co-sponsored the Fair Wages
for workers with Disabilities Act. We need to keep working to get the rest
of Virginia's members of the House of Representatives to co-sponsor H.R.
831. Please reach out to your members of the House. There is nothing more
powerful than hearing from constituents, so please make this a priority.

Best, and congratulations to Michael Kasey.

FKS

+++++

From: Michael Kasey [mailto:michaelgkasey at verizon.net]
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 2:58 PM
To: Schroeder, Fred; Lewis, Anil; 'Jennifer Kennedy'; Sloan, Rose; State
President, Virginia; gyeager12 at gmail.com
Cc: 'Mark W. Roane'; charliebrownlaw at comcast.net; 'Jessica Reed'
Subject: District 1 in Virginia signs on for HR 831 with Congressman Wittman

The congressman signs on!

Michael Kasey
1st Vice President NfBV

From: Robinson, Brent [mailto:Brent.Robinson at mail.house.gov]
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 2:25 PM
To: michaelgkasey at verizon.net
Cc: Parras, Christin



Hi Mr. Kasey,

I appoligize for the delay in responding.

I'm pleased to let you know that Mr. Wittman has agreed to cosponsor H.R.
831, the Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act of 2013. I appreciate
your advocacy on this issue.


Best Regards,

Brent


Brent W. Robinson
Senior Legislative Assistant
Office of Representative Robert J. Wittman (VA-1)
2454 Rayburn House Office Building
202-225-4261
www.wittman.house.gov<http://www.wittman.house.gov/>
[Twitter]<http://www.twitter.com/RobWittman>  [Facebook]
<http://www.facebook.com/RepRobWittman>   [YouTube]
<http://www.youtube.com/user/RobWittman>

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From mwroane at mindspring.com  Thu Dec 19 16:26:30 2013
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 11:26:30 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fw: Honk Honk! Vehicle Donation Drivers: Update
Message-ID: <91BF68181E0C4927898515618A31489B@LapTop>


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Wilson, Joanne 
To: Chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org 
Cc: State President, New Mexico ; morganalfredljr at gmail.com ; tti777 at gmail.com ; bpierce at oberlin.net ; State President, Connecticut ; State President, Arizona ; State President, New York ; State President, New Hampshire ; charlene.r.smyth at wv.gov ; cthurston74 at gmail.com ; dsmithnfb at gmail.com ; daver29 at gmail.com ; State President, Vermont ; State President, North Dakota ; dwightej7 at comcast.net ; ecrobbins517 at gmail.com ; ebarrantesbullard at yahoo.com ; eschlenker at cox.net ; State President, Ohio ; State President, North Carolina ; State President, Missouri ; State President, Rhode Island ; graciejackson050 at gmail.com ; ladydjpitts1126 at yahoo.com ; jb007d at att.net ; debandjeff at inebraska.com ; State President, Minnesota ; State President, Pennsylvania ; State President, Wisconsin ; State President, Alabama ; State President, South Dakota ; kevanworley at blindmerchants.org ; larrydickerson48 at ymail.com ; ltroxell at sbcglobal.net ; leelibra342 at gmail.com ; State President, Delaware ; president at map-n.org ; mwroane at mindspring.com ; markspark at roadrunner.com ; mgrunwald at sbcglobal.net ; State President, Maryland ; State President, Washington ; mfreholm at unbridledaccess.com ; State President, Hawaii ; guidingpaws at icloud.com ; ramona.walhof at gmail.com ; State President, Nevada ; rchpay7 at sbcglobal.net ; rwebb at acetekk.com ; Scott.nfbi at gmail.com ; Shaldarr01 at gmail.com ; locagirl at windstream.net ; State President, Arkansas ; zpearcy at lcb-ruston.com ; carol.lemieux at thehartford.com ; State President, Alaska ; State President, Arkansas ; State President, California ; State President, Colorado ; State President, District of Columbia ; State President, Florida ; State President, Georgia ; State President, Idaho ; State President, Illinois ; Brown, Ron ; State President, Iowa ; donnajwood at cox.net ; State President, Kentucky ; State President, Louisiana ; State President, Maine ; State President, Massachusetts ; State President, Michigan ; State President, Mississippi ; State President, Montana ; State President, Nebraska ; State President, New Jersey ; State President, Oklahoma ; admin at mainstreetmontessori.org ; State President, Puerto Rico ; State President, South Carolina ; State President, Tennessee ; kimberly.aguillard at gmail.com ; State President, Utah ; Schroeder, Fred ; State President, West Virginia ; State President, Wyoming ; ever.hairston at gmail.com ; Gashel, Jim 
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 8:55 AM
Subject: Honk Honk! Vehicle Donation Drivers: Update


Key Thirteen: Rev Up Your Bragging Rights! Update!

We now have seven new states who can claim bragging rights in our vehicle donation race! Alaska, Montana, Indiana, Arizona, Ohio, Idaho and Utah have now entered the race! Eighteen of you have increased the number of vehicles that have been donated in your state. However everyone will have some catching up to do, since Maryland has become our first state to hit double digits!  Congratulations! Let's keep going at full throttle!  

The following states have created some traffic in our vehicle donation program:

Alabama (4), Alaska (1), Arizona (2), Arkansas (1), California (6), Connecticut (3), Florida (1), Hawaii (4), Idaho (2), Illinois,  (3),  Indiana (1), Iowa (2), Louisiana (3), Maryland (14), Massachusetts (2), Minnesota (1), Mississippi (2), Montana (1), Nebraska (2), Nevada (1), New Jersey (3), New York (3), North Carolina (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (3), Rhode Island (1), Tennessee (3), Utah (3), Virginia (9), Washington (6), West Virginia (2), Wisconsin (1).

 

 

Honk Honk! Thanks for helping steer this project down the road to success!

 

Thanks,

Joanne

 

Joanne Wilson

Director, Affiliate Development

Office of the President

200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place

Baltimore, MD 21230

Phone: 410-659-9314 x2335

Email: jwilson at nfb.org

www.nfb.org

 

Vehicle Donations Take the Blind Further 

Donate your car to the National Federation of the Blind today!

For more information, please visit: www.carshelpingtheblind.org or call 1-855-659-9314

 

The National Federation of the Blind wishes you a joyous and safe holiday season. We would appreciate you including the NFB in your end-of-year giving. Make your contribution now.

 

 


From dandrews at visi.com  Wed Dec 25 13:55:54 2013
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2013 07:55:54 -0600
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Seasons Greetings!!
Message-ID: <auto-000136691557@mailfront4.g2host.com>

The staff and management of nfbnet.org, our 30 plus web sites, and 
our 230 plus lists, would like to wish you and your family and 
significant others a very happy Holiday Season! May the next year be 
a happy and prosperous one for you and yours.  We look forward to 
serving you in 2014 and beyond.


David Andrews, SysOp and List Owner

Steve Jacobson
Mike Freeman




From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Thu Dec 26 20:05:30 2013
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 15:05:30 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fredericksburg Area chapter NFBV 2014 Officers and
	Board Members
Message-ID: <000001cf0275$d6e7d320$84b77960$@net>

At our December meeting the following Officers and Board Members were
elected:

 

President  Michael Kasey

Vice President  Jessica Reed

Secretary  Holly Frisch

Treasurer  Greg Ehrmann

Board Member  Brittany Crone

Board Member  Laurie Wages

Please give them your support in the coming year.

 

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 



From fschroeder at sks.com  Fri Dec 27 20:33:07 2013
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2013 15:33:07 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Seminar for Blind Parents
Message-ID: <011f01cf0342$dac1c2d0$90454870$@sks.com>

If you are expecting a child or planning to have children in the future.if
you are planning to adopt a baby.if you want to babysit or be a nanny for
little ones.or if you just love being around babies, you might be wondering
how your blindness will influence your ability to care for a baby.  you
might be feeling overwhelmed or afraid at the prospect of taking care of a
child.  You may have thought about taking one of those infant care classes
at your local hospital, but you are concerned about how the instructor and
sighted classmates might handle your blindness.  Besides, you might feel
like you would not even learn anything useful, since they will be teaching
with visual aids and few hands-on activities.  How frustrating and
embarrassing!  

Well, this is the seminar for you!  As a blind mother, I know first-hand
what you are experiencing right now.  This seminar offers you an opportunity
to gain one-on-one, hands-on, non-visual instruction in prenatal, newborn,
and infant care.  It will include informational sessions about each overall
stage of development and tips for non-visual care related to that stage.
Each informational session will be followed by sessions with hands-on
activities, during which you will be able to practice the corresponding
non-visual childcare skills.  Come join me for this exciting, empowering,
enlightening experience!  

 

Date: Monday, January 20, 2013, prior to the NFBV board meeting 

Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, board meeting to follow at 2:00 PM 

Location: Library and Resource Center 

395 Azalea Ave. 

Richmond, VA 23227 

Presenter: C. J. Fish, MA, NCC 

 

For questions or for more information, please contact C. J. Fish at
cjwfish07 at yahoo.com or by phone at 716-353-2264.  

 



From corbbo at gmail.com  Mon Dec 30 22:03:44 2013
From: corbbo at gmail.com (Corbb O'Connor)
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:03:44 -0500
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: NLS needs your help recruiting focus group
	participants
References: <CEE754C5.270A9%eneely@reingold.com>
Message-ID: <7A06B052-1C65-4BAE-AE92-0B1D4E1C4C65@gmail.com>

FYI

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> From: Emmie McMackin <emcmackin at reingold.com>
> Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013 10:06 AM
> Subject: NLS needs your help recruiting focus group participants
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> The Library of Congress/NLS team is recruiting participants for a focus group taking place here at Reingold the evening of  Jan. 7. We are looking for people who are blind or have low vision, or who have a physical disability that limits their ability to read (i.e., they have difficulty holding a book or turning the pages), especially Veterans, seniors, and students. We are also interested in hearing from caregivers of this population. If you know anyone who might be interested, please pass on the attached flier. I have also included some language to use in your email below. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you in advance!
> 
> Best,
> Emmie
> The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, is conducting market research to inform a strategic public outreach and education campaign so that all may read. The campaign will help more people take advantage of the library?s resources and services.
>  
> I am writing to request your help in identifying and contacting participants for a focus group Tuesday, January 7, in Alexandria, Va. We need to identify NLS users and nonusers who are willing to provide their opinions on how people who are blind and physically disabled can best learn about the Braille and talking-book program.
>  
> I have attached a flier with details on the focus group logistics and eligible participants. Please print and display this flier, or forward it to anyone you know who might like to participate.
>  
> NLS is working with Reingold, a strategic communications firm, to facilitate the focus group. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Emmie McMackin at 571.451.0997 or focusgroup at reingold.com.
>   
> Thank you for your support of this important endeavor! 
> 


