From nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org  Sun Jun  1 14:36:10 2014
From: nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org (Michael Kasey via Nfbv-announce)
Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2014 10:36:10 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Death of Kaitlynn's Father
Message-ID: <001001cf7da6$d78e15d0$86aa4170$@net>

We regret to inform you of the death of the Father of Kaitlynn Jordan.
(Kaitlynn is an active member of the Fredericksburg Area Chapter NFBV)

Please continue to keep Kaitlynn and her family in your prayers.

May the soul of william (Bill) Jordan rest in Peace.

 

William Dennis Jordan, Jr., 55, of Spotsylvania County passed away Tuesday,
May 27, 2014.

William is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jutta Jordan; three children,
Leah, Kaitlynn and Billy, all of Spotsylvania; two grandchildren, Alanna and
Reggie; his father, William Jordan, Sr. and his wife, Lorraine of New
Jersey; his sister, Terry Marques and her husband, Frank of Maryland; two
brothers, Daniel Jordan and his wife, Elaine of New Jersey and Stephen Burt
of Maryland; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and
friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Gorman and a sister, Stacy
Jordan.

William's family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June
3, 2014 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Fredericksburg, 10719 Courthouse
Road.

In lieu of flowers, William's family requests that expressions of sympathy
take the form of donations to Some Gave All, 9337 Hickory Lane, King George,
VA 22485.

Online condolences may be expressed to William's family at foundandsons.com.

 

 


The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org  Mon Jun  2 00:37:29 2014
From: nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org (Michael Kasey via Nfbv-announce)
Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2014 20:37:29 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 3rd Paddle with the Blind June 21
Message-ID: <001801cf7dfa$d829d570$887d8050$@net>

 

 

Mark your calendar and sign up for the 

3rd annual Paddle with the Blind in historic Fredericksburg

Saturday, June 21 beginning at 10 am

 

The event is free, yet you must reserve  a boat(s)

The deadline for reservations is Wednesday June 11.

 

 

Contact Michael Kasey at michaelgkasey at verizon.net

 

The Virginia Outdoor Center will provide Kayaks, canoes, paddles and life
preservers.

Please bring a picnic lunch.  More details to follow.

 

The event is at:

Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area
Motts pier

6600 River Rd.

This 860-acre natural area including the 160-acre reservoir, is a haven for
fishing, boating canoeing, hiking and picnicking. It also serves the
residents of Fredericksburg and parts of Spotsylvania County with drinking
water. You may bring your own boat (ELECTRIC MOTORS ONLY) to launch on the
lake, or fish from the banks. Fee charged for fishing and boat launching. No
swimming, horseback riding, biking of any kind, or all-terrain vehicles
permitted. The park has jon boats and canoes available for rental, picnic
grills and tables, and over 4 miles of hiking trails. 

Motts Reservoir is OPEN Thursdays - Mondays April 1 - October 31 from 7:00am
- 7:00pm; the Reservoir is CLOSED on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If the weather
is questionable, call before coming (540) 786-8989.

 

 


The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 

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From nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org  Mon Jun  2 18:26:38 2014
From: nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org (Fredric Schroeder via Nfbv-announce)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2014 14:26:38 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Virginia caucus room location
Message-ID: <02f401cf7e90$32590940$970b1bc0$@sks.com>

Hi all,

 

As you know, each year the Virginia affiliate holds a caucus early during
our national convention. The purpose of the caucus is to review information
related to convention events, meet our McDonald Fellowship winners, confirm
work schedules for the Virginia table, and to welcome all first time
convention attendees.

 

The caucus will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd from 10:00 P.M. to 11:00 p.m.
in Salon 19 of the Rosen Center hotel. 

 

I look forward to seeing all of you there.

 

Best,

 

Fred Schroeder, President

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia



From nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org  Tue Jun  3 13:23:30 2014
From: nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org (Mark W. Roane via Nfbv-announce)
Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 09:23:30 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fw: Honk Honk Hustle: Running neck and neck
Message-ID: <ABC6B34907FC4B9F9A678184336B3566@LapTop>


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Wilson, Joanne 
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 9:18 AM
Subject: Honk Honk Hustle: Running neck and neck


Attention all vehicle donation drivers:

 

Ohio and Maryland are now running neck and neck for first place in our Honk Honk Hustle with 5 vehicles donated since May 1. Second place has 5 states tied with 2 donations a piece. Those states are California, Florida, Missouri, New York and Pennsylvania. Not far behind are 17 states with 1 vehicle donated since May 1. They are Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington. Who will be roaring into the winner's circle on July 1? 

 

Stay tuned for the June 16 standings update to see who's in the lead for our final lap of the Hustle. 

 

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

 

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 knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

 

To make a donation to the National Federation of the Blind Imagination Fund campaign, please visit www.nfb.org/ImaginingOurFuture.

 

 


From nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org  Wed Jun  4 21:12:18 2014
From: nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org (Fredric Schroeder via Nfbv-announce)
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2014 17:12:18 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Call to Service Invitation
Message-ID: <028901cf8039$ac156c10$04404430$@sks.com>

The message below is from Kevan Worley. As you will see, we are planning to
start 75 new chapters around the country as part of our 75th anniversary
celebration.

 

+++++

 

Call to Service Invitation

 

Greetings fellow Federationists. 

 

More than an invitation, this is a call for individual action collectively
focused. (Incidentally, focus is a Latin word meaning fireplace or hearth.
By extension, it implies family. Being focused, consequently, means
concentrating on family, which we are doing in the Federation.) 

 

We are at the beginning of a campaign which will organize 75 new NFB
chapters and target at least 75 existing chapters for significant increased
development. We need at least 75 extraordinarily committed members of our
movement to take real ownership of this campaign. Join the 75 Days of Action
committee and be a part of history. With your dedicated effort, this can be
one of the most significant programs ever undertaken in the National
Federation of the Blind. But, we really do need volunteers from our
Federation family to own the campaign.

 

If you are interested in being one of the committee of 75, please ask your
affiliate president to nominate you. Please write a brief paragraph, using
the below questions as your guide. Please send your paragraph to
<mailto:75days at nfb.org> 75days at nfb.org. We need folks who are willing to
give a significant commitment of time, imagination, and energy. 

 

Are you able and willing to travel across your state to help organize? 

 

Does your schedule allow and are you willing to spend a few days this fall
in another city to help organize? 

 

Are you willing to spend even a little of your personal funds to help others
live the life they want?

 

What does the Federation mean to you?

 

What leadership roles have you held in the National Federation of the Blind?

 

Have you helped to organize a chapter in your affiliate? Another affiliate?
If so, which chapter and affiliate?

 

What activities, fundraisers, or events have you organized or helped to
organize with your chapter or affiliate?

 

How many hours a week are you willing to commit to the 75 Days of Action
campaign? (There is no minimum or maximum.)

 

If you want to be a part of the Pride of 75 please write us, no more than a
page, and provide at least some of the answers to the above questions. If
you have questions about the process and the campaign, please email
<mailto:75days at nfb.org> 75days at nfb.org or call (866) 543-6808. The action is
ours to take.

 



From mwroane at mindspring.com  Thu Jun  5 15:31:51 2014
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 11:31:51 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fw: Honk Honk - New vehicle donation PSA available
Message-ID: <0BFDBC1EA4E24D11B07DB596CB6A2B99@LapTop>


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Wilson, Joanne 
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 2:50 PM
Subject: Honk Honk - New vehicle donation PSA available


Attention vehicle donation drivers,

 

We have developed thirty and sixty second PSAs for the vehicle donation program featuring seven-year-old Raveena Ali. It would be good if you could contact radio stations and encourage them to play our PSAs. The link is http://digitalnewsrelease.com/?q=NFB_RadioPSAs.

 

Please send the link, not the files themselves, to radio stations. Sending the sound files as e-mail attachments may trigger spam filters and cause the stations not to receive the files. Plus, from the Web page the stations can choose the file format that they want and need.

 

We need your help to continue to rev up this program. 

 

Honk Honk! Thanks for steering this program down the road to success.

 

Joanne


From fschroeder at sks.com  Fri Jun  6 13:29:22 2014
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2014 09:29:22 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Female Roommate Needed for Convention
Message-ID: <02d901cf818b$553f6910$ffbe3b30$@sks.com>

FYI.

Hi joe, this is Adrienne Snow, from Las Vegas, nv.  I will be attending the
2014 convention in Orlando, fl,,  I am currently seeking a roommate for
convention.  I already have a room booked and my stay dates are July 1 - 8 .
Please let me know if you have any leads or suggestions.
please contact via phone, 908 240 5861 or email, harmony456 at aol.com

Sincerely
Adrienne Snow
NFBNV LAS VEGAS VICE PRESIDENT




From holleymanor at verizon.net  Fri Jun  6 21:05:14 2014
From: holleymanor at verizon.net (Rick Holley)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2014 14:05:14 -0700
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV June At Large Meeting
Message-ID: <3995C3F5A74C495998327320224837AF@LENOVO0A00C700>

Greetings one and all,

It's going to be a good one, join us.

Date:  Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Time:  8PM
Subject:  VIP and EER, Alphabet soup
Presenter:  Kris Foley
Teleconf. No.:  877-394-5901
Passcode:  6149670

Rick Holley

Jeff Lucas, I forgot to thank you for great May presentation.  THANKS!

From fschroeder at sks.com  Thu Jun 12 20:07:58 2014
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:07:58 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Male Roommate Needed for National Convention
Message-ID: <024101cf867a$02539d40$06fad7c0$@sks.com>

Dear all,

 

Brian McCann has a reservation at the Rosen Hotel. He is looking for a roommate to help share the cost. Here is Brian?s contact information:

 

720 Luton Ln

Richmond, VA 23225

(757) 472-2494

brnmccnn at gmail.com



From mwroane at mindspring.com  Tue Jun 17 15:37:55 2014
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:37:55 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fw: Honk Honk Hustle: Speeding toward the finish
	line
Message-ID: <BAF7DD036D5B452CAC792A9B27364F71@LapTop>


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Wilson, Joanne 
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 12:04 PM
Subject: Honk Honk Hustle: Speeding toward the finish line


Attention all vehicle donation drivers:

 

With our July 1 finish line fast approaching, the competition is getting dramatically tight. Ohio and Maryland are still tied for first with six cars each, while New York and Pennsylvania are close behind with four vehicles each. Arizona and Utah are tied for third with three cars each. There is a seven-way tie for fourth place between California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey and Washington. They each have 2 vehicles donated. However Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia are all still in the race with one vehicle each. 

 

The unique trophies for the top three winners will be awarded at the vehicle donation rally on July 4 between 12:30 and 1:30. The winners circle is in Salon 5 Level 2. Come celebrate with us to see who will be running the victory lap. 

 

Honk honk! Thanks for helping us steer this program down the road to success.

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 knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

 

To make a donation to the National Federation of the Blind Imagination Fund campaign, please visit www.nfb.org/ImaginingOurFuture.

 

 


From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Mon Jun 23 02:08:25 2014
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2014 22:08:25 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Volunteers needed for convention Shuttle Bus
	Marshalling during evenings
Message-ID: <028c01cf8e88$04da3720$0e8ea560$@gmail.com>

Hi Virginia Federationists,

 

Due to a late surge in convention bookings at the Rosen properties, there is
now a need for a shuttle bus between the Rosen Center and the Rosen Plaza
for Tuesday - Sunday, July 1 - 6. There will be only 1 bus  running in a
continuous loop between the two properties.

 

Michael Kasey and I will coordinate the shuttle bus but we really need your
assistance. UPS volunteers will be working as marshals and talking signs
each day until 7:30 PM. From Tuesday (7/1) through Saturday (7/5) we will
need volunteers  to serve as talking signs starting at 7:30 PM and ending at
9:00 PM. 

 

On Sunday, we will need volunteers to help from about 10 minutes before the
end of the banquet for 60 - 90 minutes.

 

We anticipate putting 2 people at each of the properties.  Last year,
everyone who worked a shift enjoyed the experience.

 

Please email me if you are available to assist. It will really help if you
can tell me which evenings work for you.

 

Tracy Soforenko

Second Vice President, NFB of Virginia

202 285-4595

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

 

We have UPS volunteers working the shuttle bus 

I need volunteers to email me to serve on 2 hour shifts starting 



From fschroeder at sks.com  Mon Jun 23 07:52:04 2014
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 03:52:04 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Be a part of the history of 75
Message-ID: <006401cf8eb8$074c95e0$15e5c1a0$@sks.com>

Friends,

As you will see below, Kevan Worley is coordinating an effort called 75 Days
of Action. The idea is to start 75 new chapters and to strengthen other
chapters as the kickoff of our Federation's 75th anniversary. We need
Virginia to be represented in the effort. I am asking anyone who may have an
interest in assisting to read Kevan's note and to let me know if you think
you can participate. The national convention is just around the corner, so
we need to nominate our affiliate's representative very soon.

Best,

Fred Schroeder, President
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

+++++

We are looking for at least 75 extremely committed Federationists to join
the select committee of 75. Our work starts at the National Convention. Have
you heard about the 75 Days of Action Fall campaign? 
With your help we will organize 75 new chapters and help to build and
strengthen 75 chapters which already exist. Organizing chapters is fun. It
can be one of the most rewarding parts of our Federation service. We invite
our Federation brothers and sisters to take a lead role in a monumental
effort. From September 2nd through November 16th we will take individual
action collectively focused leading up to the beginning of the 75th year of
the National Federation of the Blind.

Attached and pasted below, please find our special Call to Service
Invitation. After reading the invitation, draft a very brief response if you
are interested in becoming a member of the select committee of 75. Send your
brief paragraph to <mailto:75days at nfb.org>75days at nfb.org. Do not try to
answer every question. The invitation is simply a way for you to indicate
your desire to serve. The questions are there to stimulate thinking. They
are to serve as a starting point to help us formulate the 75 Days of Action
campaign.

Then, get ready for convention. Please attend one of the Spirit of 75
chapter building training sessions. They are scheduled throughout the
convention. Please check the agenda. Please encourage your colleagues who
are interested in growing the movement to attend. There will be exciting
presentations and small group activities at each session. A number of NFB
leaders will be there to facilitate and share ideas about how best to build
at the grassroots level. You do not have to be a part of the committee of 75
to attend these training sessions at convention. The more the merrier.

We do need at least 75 committed members of our movement to move forward.
Get your state president to nominate you and please write your brief
response to the Call to Service Invitation today.

As we prepare to begin our 75th year, let's build our movement in
spectacular fashion. For more information, email
<mailto:75days at nfb.org>75days at nfb.org or call 866-543-6808. You may also
wish to join one of the Spirit of 75 open-line conference calls on
Wednesday, June 18 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern time; Thursday, June 19 at
8:00 p.m. Eastern time; or Sunday afternoon, June 22 at 5:00 p.m. 
Eastern time. Members of the 75 Days of Action steering committee will be on
hand to facilitate the conversation and answer questions. 
To join any of these three calls dial 877-394-5901, code 4857026#.

Call to Service Invitation

Greetings fellow Federationists. More than in invitation, this is a call for
individual action collectively focused. We are at the beginning of a
campaign which will organize 75 new NFB chapters and target at least 75
existing chapters for significant increased development. We need at least 75
extraordinarily committed members of our movement to take real ownership of
this campaign.  Join the 75 Days of Action committee and be a part of
history. With your dedicated effort, this can be one of the most significant
programs ever undertaken in the National Federation of the Blind. But, we
really do need volunteers from our Federation family to own the campaign.

If you are interested in being one of the committee of 75, please ask your
affiliate president to nominate you. Please write a brief paragraph, using
the below questions as your guide. Please send your paragraph to
<mailto:75days at nfb.org>75days at nfb.org. We need folks who are willing to give
a significant commitment of time, imagination, and energy. Are you able and
willing to travel across your state to help organize? Does your schedule
allow and are you willing to spend a few days this fall in another city to
help organize? Are you willing to spend even a little of your personal funds
to help others live the life they want?

What does the Federation mean to you?

What leadership roles have you held in the National Federation of the Blind?

Have you helped to organize a chapter in your affiliate? Another affiliate?
If so, which chapter and affiliate?

What activities, fundraisers, or events have you organized or helped to
organize with your chapter or affiliate?

How many hours a week are you willing to commit to the 75 Days of Action
campaign?  (There is no minimum or maximum.)

If you want to be a part of the Pride of 75 please write us, no more than a
page, and provide at least some of the answers to the above questions. If
you have questions about the process and the campaign, please email
<mailto:75days at nfb.org>75days at nfb.org  or call 866-543-6808.  The action is
ours to take.






Kevan Worley

Executive Director

National Association of Blind Merchants

<http://www.blindmerchants.org>www.blindmerchants.org

<mailto:kevanworley at blindmerchants.org>kevanworley at blindmerchants.org

Cell: 303-929-2369

Office: 719-527-0488 Toll Free: 866-543-6808



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
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From fschroeder at sks.com  Mon Jun 23 16:16:18 2014
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:16:18 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] National Convention Room
Message-ID: <012f01cf8efe$77f89190$67e9b4b0$@sks.com>

As you will see below, the Maryland affiliate has a room available for the
convention. If you're looking for a room, here's your chance.

 

See you in Orlando.

 

Fred Schroeder, President

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

 

From: State-affiliate-leadership-list
[mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Melissa Ann Riccobono via State-affiliate-leadership-list
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 12:07 PM
To: 'State Affiliate Leadership List'
Subject: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] National Convention Room

 

Hello State Presidents,

I am writing to inform you that the NFB of Maryland has one room at the
convention hotel we are unable to use this year. (This is not for lack of
trying!) Anyway, I will be happy to give this room to someone who needs it.
That person will need to pay the NFBMD $95 for the original room deposit,
and will, of course, be responsible for covering the additional cost of the
room.

Please let me know if you are in need of a room. I can be reached via email
at

president at nfbmd.org

or via phone at

443-803-0266.

Thank you,

Melissa

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From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Mon Jun 23 21:09:07 2014
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:09:07 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] How to grow your chapter by sending a simple email
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS13B15A71F508A0217E4A238F1F0@phx.gbl>

?Everything is Awesome!?



You know your NFB chapter is awesome. You know that all your members are awesome. But, how can you let the rest of your community know about how important your organization is for changing visual impairment from a show-stopper into a life-starter?



Imagine what you could do with all the new members, funding, and resources your NFB chapter would have if more people knew about you. If you could kick-start your chapter?s growth just by sending a short email message, would you do it?  



By sending regular updates to our NFBV .org Webmaster Cathy Schroeder about your chapter?s activities, meetings, and special events, Cathy can make sure that all the people visiting our website will think you are awesome too. And, they will want to become part of that awesomeness. All this by just sending an email. 



It couldn?t be simpler. Sending an occasional chapter email update to Cathy will help spread the word and help your awesome chapter grow. So, send Cathy your email update now!



Cathy?s email address is: CSchroeder at ATPCO.NET



This message is brought to you by the NFBV Communications Committee.

John Bailey Chair

John_bailey17 at hotmail.com

The NFBV Communications Committee meets in a conference call every third Thursday at 8:00 pm. Join us!


From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Wed Jun 25 16:36:23 2014
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:36:23 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] VCU study
Message-ID: <000a01cf9093$9b402be0$d1c083a0$@net>

The Haptics Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University is currently recruiting
for a study to assess a prototype assistive device to improve the ease of
use of making glucometer measurements independently.  This device is to make
it easier to correctly place a blood sample on a test strip.

 

We are looking for participants over the age of 18 who are blind or visually
impaired, and are diabetic. 

 

We are now recruiting subjects for our research study. This study will last
32 days and will require that you make glucometer measurements using the
assistive device.  You will also need to be able to hear the synthesized
speech from the glucometer we provide.  We will provide you with all the
equipment, including test strips, that you will need and a method for
logging the data (either electronically or on paper, your choice). 

 

Compensation for completing the study would be $60.  

 

Contact: Matthew Standard (804) 828-7839 <tel:%28804%29%20828-7839> ,
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University,
Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.

 

Please note that for this study you are not required to come to the lab.  We
can arrange to come to your home or a place you would be comfortable to
meet. 

 

Also note, for those individuals who are blind and unable to hear
synthesized speech, after this first study is completed we will be
performing a study where we will relay the information by tactile
(non-Braille) means.

 

Sincerely,

Dianne Pawluk

 

-- 

Dianne Pawluk

Associate Professor

Biomedical Engineering

Virginia Commonwealth University

 

 

 


The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From mwroane at mindspring.com  Wed Jun 25 18:37:44 2014
From: mwroane at mindspring.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:37:44 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fw: Assistive Technology Position at VCU
Message-ID: <BDDECEB6FE4A4DEB9ECB92817D8AC861@LapTop>

We have been asked to forward the following.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Roane, Melody (DBVI) 
To: 'Mark W. Roane' 
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 9:46 AM
Subject: FW: Assistive Technology Position at VCU


Mark,

 

Please post the following job announcement to the NFBV listserv.

 

Thanks.

 

Melody Roane, Director

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired

401 Azalea Avenue

Richmond, Virginia 23227

Phone: 804.371.3323

Email: melody.roane at dbvi.virginia.gov

Worldwide Web: http://www.vrcbvi.org

 

 

From: Sandra C Fritton [mailto:frittonsc at vcu.edu] 
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 8:42 AM
Subject: Assistive Technology Position at VCU

 

Disability Support Services at VCU is recruting for an Assistive Technology Specialist position.  In an effort to get a good response to this specialized position opening, I am hoping that you will pass along the attached job description to anyone that may be qualified and interested in the position or know of someone that may be interested.  Feel free to post the information within your organization or on your website. If you have questions or would like additional information, please let me know.  A link to the position is below. Thank you.

 

https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/38029




Sandra C. Fritton, Ph.D.

Counselor, Learning Support Specialist

Virginia Commonwealth University

Division of Academic Affairs

Disability Support Services

frittonsc at vcu.edu

804-828-1139


From fschroeder at sks.com  Wed Jun 25 20:50:07 2014
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:50:07 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] room
In-Reply-To: <006d01cf90ab$edb170b0$c9145210$@gmail.com>
References: <05f401cf9092$07b437f0$171ca7d0$@nfbga.org>
	<006d01cf90ab$edb170b0$c9145210$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000b01cf90b7$0d39a410$27acec30$@sks.com>

 

 

From: State-affiliate-leadership-list
[mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
rena smith via State-affiliate-leadership-list
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 3:30 PM
To: 'Garrick Scott'; 'State Affiliate Leadership List'
Subject: Re: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] room

 

Gerrick, Adrienne Snow of Nevada is looking for a roommate. Contact her via
email harmony456 at aol.com or telephone #908-240-5861. As of Monday she was
still in need of a roommate.

Sincerely,

Rena Smith NFB Nevada President 

 

From: State-affiliate-leadership-list
[mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Garrick Scott via State-affiliate-leadership-list
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 9:25 AM
To: State Affiliate Leadership List
Subject: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] room

 

Does anyone know of a female who needs a roommate?

 

Garrick Scott

President, NFBGA

315 W Ponce de Leon Ave

Suite 801

Decatur, GA 30030

Phone 404-371-1000

Fax 404-371-1002

Email gscott at nfbga.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

 

 

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From fschroeder at sks.com  Wed Jun 25 20:54:03 2014
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:54:03 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] room at
	National Convention
In-Reply-To: <46DED1B517A147A8AA6DFD34D1F40982@Joy>
References: <46DED1B517A147A8AA6DFD34D1F40982@Joy>
Message-ID: <001601cf90b7$9a360480$cea20d80$@sks.com>



-----Original Message-----
From: State-affiliate-leadership-list
[mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joy
Harris via State-affiliate-leadership-list
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 3:08 PM
To: 'State Affiliate Leadership List'
Subject: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] room at National Convention

Hello Everyone:

If anyone is in need of a room at our National Convention in Orlando.
Alabama has one available.  If you are interested, please call me at
(205)515-5220.

Thank You

Joy Harris


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From fschroeder at sks.com  Wed Jun 25 21:01:59 2014
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:01:59 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] room
In-Reply-To: <05f401cf9092$07b437f0$171ca7d0$@nfbga.org>
References: <05f401cf9092$07b437f0$171ca7d0$@nfbga.org>
Message-ID: <002b01cf90b8$b5aed5b0$210c8110$@sks.com>

 

 

From: State-affiliate-leadership-list
[mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Garrick Scott via State-affiliate-leadership-list
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 12:25 PM
To: State Affiliate Leadership List
Subject: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] room

 

Does anyone know of a female who needs a roommate?

 

Garrick Scott

President, NFBGA

315 W Ponce de Leon Ave

Suite 801

Decatur, GA 30030

Phone 404-371-1000

Fax 404-371-1002

Email gscott at nfbga.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

 

 

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From msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com  Wed Jun 25 22:04:07 2014
From: msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com (Jennifer Kennedy)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 18:04:07 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Announcing the NFBV 2014 Scholarship Program for
	College Students
Message-ID: <CAGkR4quh5-a7h30djiJuLPD7SknLOtzxh88YaX6c2JqDLm1FVg@mail.gmail.com>

Fellow Federationist,

I am pleased to announce The National Federation of the Blind of
Virginia (NFBV) will once again award up to three James F. Nelson, Jr.
scholarships in the amount of $1,500 at the organization's annual
state convention to be held at the Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina,
located at 707 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, Virginia 23669. I have
attached the application form so that you can easily promote this
fabulous program to any blind college student who is either a resident
of Virginia or a college student attending a college or university
here in the Commonwealth.

The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is an organization
dedicated to creating equality, opportunity, and security for all
blind people. To that end, winners of NFBV James F. Nelson, Jr.
scholarships need not be members of the National Federation of the
Blind of Virginia. The Committee will consider applicants for all
eligible scholarships with one application. Individuals who have
applied in previous years are encouraged to apply again.

The Scholarship Committee, consisting of successful blind college
graduates, will review all applications and select the scholarship
recipients. The Committee will notify finalists by telephone on or
before October 7, 2014. All decisions of the Scholarship Committee are
final.
	
To be eligible for these awards, each applicant must:

*	Be legally blind;
*	Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia or be attending school
in the commonwealth;
*	Be pursuing--or planning to pursue--a full-time, postsecondary course
of study in the 2014 - 2015 academic year; and
*	Participate in the entire NFBV state convention and in all scheduled
scholarship program activities to be held November 7 - 9, 2014 in
Hampton, Virginia.

Deadline: The scholarship chairwoman must receive all documentation on
or before September 25, 2014.

If you have additional questions, please contact the scholarship
chair, Jennifer Kennedy at msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com or by telephone
at 330-465-6245.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Jennifer M. Kennedy, MA, NOMC
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Richmond Chapter President
Phone: 330-465-6245
Email: msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com

-- 
Jennifer M. Kennedy, MA, NOMC
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Richmond Chapter President
Website: www.nfbv.org
Email: msjenniferkennedy at nfb.org
Phone: 330-465-6245



From msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com  Wed Jun 25 22:22:23 2014
From: msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com (Jennifer Kennedy)
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 18:22:23 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV State Scholarship Program with Application
Message-ID: <CAGkR4quLYUQycFAVTh4iGeoZ1FbXeBj=V+wmxO0rXE=43pzuCw@mail.gmail.com>

Fellow Federationist,

I am pleased to announce The National Federation of the Blind of
Virginia (NFBV) will once again award up to three James F. Nelson, Jr.
scholarships in the amount of $1,500 at the organization's annual
state convention to be held at the Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina,
located at 707 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, Virginia 23669. I have
attached the application form so that you can easily promote this
fabulous program to any blind college student who is either a resident
of Virginia or a college student attending a college or university
here in the Commonwealth.

The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is an organization
dedicated to creating equality, opportunity, and security for all
blind people. To that end, winners of NFBV James F. Nelson, Jr.
scholarships need not be members of the National Federation of the
Blind of Virginia. The Committee will consider applicants for all
eligible scholarships with one application. Individuals who have
applied in previous years are encouraged to apply again.

The Scholarship Committee, consisting of successful blind college
graduates, will review all applications and select the scholarship
recipients. The Committee will notify finalists by telephone on or
before October 7, 2014. All decisions of the Scholarship Committee are
final.

To be eligible for these awards, each applicant must:

*       Be legally blind;
*       Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia or be attending school
in the commonwealth;
*       Be pursuing--or planning to pursue--a full-time, postsecondary course
of study in the 2014 - 2015 academic year; and
*       Participate in the entire NFBV state convention and in all scheduled
scholarship program activities to be held November 7 - 9, 2014 in
Hampton, Virginia.

Deadline: The scholarship chairwoman must receive all documentation on
or before September 25, 2014.

If you have additional questions, please contact the scholarship
chair, Jennifer Kennedy at msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com or by telephone
at 330-465-6245.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Jennifer M. Kennedy, MA, NOMC
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, Richmond Chapter President
Phone: 330-465-6245
Email: msjenniferkennedy at gmail.com
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From fschroeder at sks.com  Thu Jun 26 21:12:53 2014
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:12:53 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Reminder - Virginia caucus room location
Message-ID: <003101cf9183$65aa5a00$30ff0e00$@sks.com>

Hi all,

 

This is just a reminder about the day and time for our affiliate caucus. As
you know, each year the Virginia affiliate holds a caucus early during our
national convention. The purpose of the caucus is to review information
related to convention events, meet our McDonald Fellowship winners, confirm
work schedules for the Virginia table, and to welcome all first time
convention attendees.

 

The caucus will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd from 10:00 P.M. to 11:00 p.m.
in Salon 19 of the Rosen Center hotel. 

 

I look forward to seeing all of you there.

 

Best,

 

Fred Schroeder, President

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia



From fschroeder at sks.com  Fri Jun 27 02:43:57 2014
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:43:57 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Room available Fw: hotel room
Message-ID: <00a401cf91b1$bd4ad270$37e07750$@sks.com>



-----Original Message-----
From: Chapter-presidents [mailto:chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of joe ruffalo via Chapter-presidents
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 7:57 PM
To: presidents list; NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list
Subject: [Chapter-presidents] Room available Fw: hotel room

    Greetings!
See below.
A room is available for the national convention.
Please contact Gary lemberg at
cell: 201 414 8790
lemberg1 at verizon.net

Please contact Gary for dates.
I think the room is from June 30 to Monday, July 7.
t
We care. We share. We grow. We make a difference Joe Ruffalo, President
National Federation of the Blind of new jersey
973 743 0075
nfbnj1 at verizon.net
Your old car keys can be keys to literacy for the blind.
Donate your unwanted vehicle to us by clicking www.carshelpingtheblind.org
or call 855 659 9314 -----Original Message-----
From: lemberg1
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 3:42 PM
To: nfbnj1 at verizon.net
Subject: hotel room 

Hello Joe

i am rooming with steven Caldwell, but i still have my original reservation.
Do you know of anybody that still needs a room?  the reason that I am asking
is because if I don't get anyone to take over the room I will loose my $95
deposit that I already paid.  Please let me know as soon as possible.

Sincerely Gary Lemberg

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From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Sun Jun 29 17:16:56 2014
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2014 13:16:56 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Correction: Next NFB Communications Committee
	meeting July 15
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS551407A1641FBB3A336988F050@phx.gbl>

Hi All,
Sorry. I sent out the incorrect information as to the next conf call meeting of the NFBV Communications Committee. It should be the third Tuesday of every month. That will be July 15 this month.

It should have read:
The NFBV Communications Committee meets in a conference call every third Tuesday at 8:00 pm. Join us!

Conference Dial-in Number: 
7609841000
Participant Access Code: 607337#

This message is brought to you by the NFBV Communications Committee.
John Bailey Chair
John_bailey17 at hotmail.com




