From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Wed Apr  1 13:17:56 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael)
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:17:56 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Passing of Marge Crone
Message-ID: <002101d06c7e$44abe720$ce03b560$@verizon.net>

I regret to inform you of the passing of Marge Crone.  She was a long time
member of the Fredericksburg Area Chapter NFBV.  She "actively participated"
in the NFB along with her granddaughter BrittanyCrone.  Please keep her and
her family in your thoughts and prayers. 

 

Marjorie Ellen Crone, 73, of Stafford County passed away at VCU Medical
Center on Monday, March 30, 2015.

She is survived by her son, Scott Crone; sister Joyce Reed; brother Charles
Hayward; two grandchildren, Brittany and Sean Crone; and two nephews, Roger
and Dwayne Reed.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at
Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. A funeral will be held
at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, at the funeral home. Entombment will follow in
Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made in her name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Online condolences may be made at
<http://mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com/>
mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.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 tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Tue Apr  7 12:06:42 2015
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 08:06:42 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Deadline Next Week - 2015 McDonald Fellowships to
	National Convention due 4/15
Message-ID: <025101d0712b$4fe8be90$efba3bb0$@gmail.com>

Please consider applying to the Virginia specific program. 
Our National program will be sent out momentarily.
If you have questions, please reach out to me.

Tracy Soforenko
First Vice President, NFB of Virginia
Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com
202 285-4595

-----Original Message-----
From: Tracy Soforenko [mailto:tracy.soforenko at gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2015 9:27 PM
To: nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
Subject: 2015 McDonald Fellowships to National Convention

2015 McDonald Fellowships to National Convention The 2015 NFB National
Convention is a remarkable experience you do not want to miss. The
convention will be even better because you were there to attend.  Many of
those who have attended our national NFB  convention are amazed at how
seeing, meeting, and interacting with over 3000  other blind and low vision
convention attendees has literally changed their  lives. They not only
experience how the problems of vision loss can be overcome, but they also
experience the confidence that can come with it. 

Robert and Marian McDonald selflessly contributed to our Virginia affiliate
to further the progress and better the lives of those who are blind,
visually impaired, and low vision in Virginia. In their honor, we recognize
the personal benefits that come to people who attend a national convention
for the first time. In their memory, the National Federation of the Blind of
Virginia (NFBV) continues their legacy of education and empowerment to
Virginia's blind citizens. 

We anticipate awarding fellowships to assist each fellowship recipient in
covering the cost of attending our 2015 NFB National Convention to be held
in Orlando, FL, from July 5 - July 10. Please note: The banquet ends late in
the evening on Friday, July 10 and fellowship winners are expected to attend
the banquet so return travel must occur on Saturday, July 11 or later. This
event will take place at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando Florida.

Consistent with our original goals, the  McDonald Fellowship program was
established in 1998 in order to: a)  assist those who have never attended a
convention of the National Federation of  the Blind (NFB) before, or b)
those who have not attended in years and wish to come to a convention again.


People are welcome and encouraged to apply for both the Virginia specific
McDonald Fellowship and a national Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship. Details on
the Jernigan Scholarship program will be emailed separately.

Details on financial assistance for all others are provided at the bottom of
this message.

We will link each of our fellowship winners up with mentors who will assist
them in getting the most out of their national convention experience. As
part of the Fellowship application requirements, McDonald Fellowship winners
are asked to attend the entire NFB convention and address our 2015 NFB of
Virginia state convention. 

Deadline for applications for the McDonald Fellowship is April 15, 2015.
Winners will be announced May 15, 2015. 

 
Your application should be in the form of a letter delivered via electronic
mail.  There is no specific form for the application.  We simply ask that
applicants write a brief letter of application outlining their reasons why
they should be considered for a Fellowship.

Your letter must include:

A)      Name, Address, phone and email contact information 
B)      Chapter or connection  With the affiliate
C)      How you will benefit from the experience
D)     How you have participated with your chapter or the affiliate in the
past year
E)      Any other pertinent details

In addition, you are required to contact your Chapter President or an
affiliate Board Member for a letter of recommendation. Letters of
recommendation are due by Monday, April 20, 2015.

E-mailed applications or questions about the Fellowship program should be
sent to Tracy Soforenko, Chairman, McDonald Fellowship Committee, by e-mail
at tracy.soforenko at gmail.com or by phone at 202 285-4595.

As stated at the January 2015 NFBV Board Meeting, All others requesting
financial assistance should reach out first to their chapter presidents for
financial assistance. Requests to chapter presidents should be made by April
15, 2015. If the chapter cannot provide sufficient support to enable the
individual to attend, requests should be forwarded to NFBV President Kasey
no later than May 15, 2015.

Make 2015 the year you attend the national convention.

Tracy Soforenko
McDonald Fellowship Chair
tracy.soforenko at gmail.com
202 285-4595 (mobile)
703 522-8182 (home)






From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Tue Apr  7 12:10:53 2015
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 08:10:53 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Deadline Next Week - Think Summer in Orlando-
	Kenneth Jernigan National Convention Scholarships to the 2015
	National Convention due 4/15
Message-ID: <025301d0712b$e57978a0$b06c69e0$@gmail.com>

With ice and snow finally gone, I hope you are thinking about  how to enrich
your Summer with a phenomenal  National Convention experience.

We want everyone to join us in Orlando. Please see the details about the
National Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship program. I just sent the details on
the Virginia specific program. You should apply to both.

The deadline is April 15 but this includes a letter from our President,
Michael Kasey. Do not delay, contact Michael today (carbon copied on this
note) and get your application in.

Tracy Soforenko

First Vice president, NFB of Virginia

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

202 285-4595

 

From: Tracy Soforenko [mailto:tracy.soforenko at gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2015 9:30 PM
To: nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
Subject: Kenneth Jernigan National Convention Scholarships to the 2015
National Convention

 


>From the February 2015 Braille Monitor.


Virginians should apply to both this national program and the Virginia
specific McDonald Fellowship program.


 


The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund


>From the Editor: Allen Harris is the chairman of the Kenneth Jernigan Fund
Committee and was one of the people who came up with the idea of honoring
our former president and longtime leader by establishing a program to
promote attendance at the national convention, where so much inspiration and
learning occur. Here is Allen's announcement about the 2015 Kenneth Jernigan
Convention Scholarship Fund Program:

Have you always wanted to attend an NFB annual convention but have not done
so because of the lack of funds? The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship
Fund invites you to make an application for a scholarship grant. Perhaps
this July you too can be in the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida,
enjoying the many pleasures and learning opportunities at the largest and
most important yearly convention of blind people in the world.

The three biggest ticket items you need to cover when attending an NFB
national convention are the roundtrip transportation, the hotel room for a
week, and the food (which tends to be higher priced than at home). We
attempt to award additional funds to families, but, whether a family or an
individual is granted a scholarship, this fund can only help; it won't pay
all the costs. Last year most of the sixty grants were in the range of $400
to $500 per individual. 

We recommend that you find an NFB member as your personal convention mentor,
someone who has been to many national conventions and is able to share
money-saving tips with you and tips on navigating the extensive agenda in
the big hotel. Your mentor will help you get the most out of the amazing
experience that is convention week.

Who is eligible? 
Active NFB members, blind or sighted, who have not yet attended an NFB
national convention because of lack of funding are eligible to apply.

How do I apply for funding assistance?

1.     You write a letter giving your contact information, and your local
NFB information, your specific amount requested, and then explain why this
is a good investment for the NFB. The points to cover are listed below.

2.     You contact your state president in person or by phone to request his
or her help in obtaining funding. Be sure to tell the president when to
expect your request letter by email, and mention the deadline.

3.     You (or a friend) send your letter by email to your state president.
He or she must add a president's recommendation and then email both letters
directly to the Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund Committee. Your
president must forward the two letters no later than April 15, 2015.

Your letter to Chairperson Allen Harris must cover these points:

*	Your full name, and all your telephone numbers and label them - cell
phone, home, office, other person (if any).
*	Your mailing address and, if you have one, your email address.
*	Your state affiliate and state president; your chapter and chapter
president, if you attend a chapter.
*	Your personal convention mentor and provide that person's phone
number.
*	Your specific request: 

Explain how much money you need from this fund to make this trip possible
for you. We suggest you consult with other members to make a rough budget
for yourself. 
The body of your letter should answer these questions: 
How do you currently participate in the Federation? 
Why do you want to attend a national convention? 
What would you receive; what can you share or give? 
You can include in your letter to the committee any special circumstances
you hope they will take into consideration.

When will I be notified that I am a winner? 
If you are chosen to receive this scholarship, you will receive a letter
with convention details which should answer most of your questions. The
committee makes every effort to notify scholarship winners by May 15, but
you must do several things before that to be prepared to attend if you are
chosen.

1.     Make your own hotel reservation. If something prevents you from
attending, you can cancel the reservation. (Yes, you may arrange for
roommates of your own to reduce the cost.)

2.     Register online for the entire convention, including the banquet, by
May 31. 

3.     Find someone in your chapter or affiliate who has been to many
conventions and can answer your questions as a friend and advisor.

4.     If you do not hear from the committee by May 15, then you did not win
a grant this year.

How will I receive my convention scholarship?
At convention you will be given a debit card or credit card loaded with the
amount of your award. The times and locations to pick up your card will be
listed in the letter we sent you. The committee is not able to provide funds
before the convention, so work with your chapter and state affiliate to
assist you by obtaining an agreement to advance funds if you win a
scholarship and to pay your treasury back after you receive your debit or
credit card.
            
What if I have more questions? For additional information email the
chairman, Allen Harris, at <kjscholarships at nfb.org> or call his Baltimore,
Maryland, office at (410) 659-9314, x2415.

Above all, please use this opportunity to attend your first convention on
the national level and join several thousand active Federationists in the
most important meeting of the blind in the world. We hope to see you in
Orlando.

 

 

Tracy Soforenko

Virginia McDonald Fellowship & Jernigan Scholarship Chair

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com

202 285-4595

 

 



From holleymanor at verizon.net  Tue Apr  7 16:41:54 2015
From: holleymanor at verizon.net (Rick Holley)
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:41:54 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] At Large Chapter Meeting April
Message-ID: <B38A37E41B4F42558D35ABB26D8107EC@LENOVO0A00C700>

Greetings one and all.  It is nearly time for our next meeting. 
Date: April 14
Time: 8 PM
Call in No.: 877-394-5901
Passcode: 6149670
Subject: Planning meeting for the balance of 2016.  Bring your ideas and thoughts.

Special atten. to Jeremy, Patrick, Jeff, Daniel, Kandace, Jody, Kris, Kiere, and Jeannette.

Oops, I said 2016 and meant 2015Rick


From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Thu Apr  9 18:46:11 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael)
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 14:46:11 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Trainin Video Opportunity
Message-ID: <000701d072f5$7374c1d0$5a5e4570$@verizon.net>

We have been asked to send this to the NFB of Virginia membership.

 

Hi, Mr. Kasey,

 

I left a message on your home phone about needing a person who is blind or
has low vision to appear in a training vide we're doing for CubeSmart, a
storage facility company. 

 

The filming is being done Mon., April 13 outside of Manassas.  The person
will have a speaking role, explaining in their own words what CubeSmart
teammates needs to know about serving customers who are blind.  We will pay
a modest honorarium for being in the video, plus mileage or transportation
costs.

 

The location of the store is the CubeSmart at 11607 Nokesville Road,
Bristow, VA 20136. It's on  Rt. 29 at the intersection state route 610,
after Broadrun Golf and before Bristow Station Battlefield Heritage Park. 

 

Do you know of anyone in the Manassas area who may be interested in
appearing in the video?  If you could to it, that would be wonderful, but I
know your schedule is busy.  I can send a draft script so you can see what
it's all about.

 

Please feel free to call me and I can provide you with more information.

 

Cordially,

Cheryl Duke

 

W. C. Duke Associates, Inc.

President

804-633-6752

804-761-1048 cell

 

 

 

 

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 michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Thu Apr  9 19:36:27 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael)
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:36:27 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Walking with John Dubois at 2015 NFB Convention in
	Orlando
Message-ID: <000e01d072fc$7915c7e0$6b4157a0$@verizon.net>

I write to request that you "actively participate" in the National
convention in Orlando this summer by assisting a frinnd.

 

Mr. John Dubois, an NFB of Virginia  member will attend his first
convention.  He asks that we assist him during the week.  We have committed
to him that his fellow members will be at his side to experience all he can.

 

If you will attend the 2015 convention and can spend some time with John,
please contact Tajuan.Farmer at va.gov <mailto:Tajuan.Farmer at va.gov>  who has
agreed to maintain a schedule of volunteers.

 

John has raised the money he needs to attend convention on his own.  He is a
role model for us all.

 

Some notes from John appear below:

Hello Fred and Michael, I am typing this out on my Focus 40 Blue braille
display the State people purchased me.  The plan is to get my flight
reservations for the Convention made next month.  That is the plan.  Also,
Michael, if you can, could you put a note in the Nfb Members list requesting
that people assist me when at the convention in July?  Make sure when you
put that out that you let people know that I am both blind and hearing
impaired so that they are aware.  It is to my understanding, and if I
understand correctly, that I am not the only one at the National Convention
that is both blind and hearing impaired.  This is all new to me because this
is my first National convention, similar though, to what I have done at the
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia conventions.  We live in
Manassas and I plan to travel by air, leaving July 5 and returning  July 11.


 

Thank you,

duboisbrl at hotmail.com <mailto:duboisbrl at hotmail.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 michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Thu Apr  9 20:08:59 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael)
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 16:08:59 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] We wish the best for the 2015 NFB National
 Scholarship candidates from Virginia
Message-ID: <001501d07301$04d3df20$0e7b9d60$@verizon.net>

Please join me in wishing the best to our

NFB National Scholarship candidates from Virginia

 

Susan Bickford  Potomac Chapter

Dakota Carter    Radford (At Large Chapter)

Andrew Cohen Fairfax Chapter

Marchet Daughtry           Tidewater Chapter

Veronica Gaspa Crozet (At Large Chapter) 

Traci Jones          Ashland (At Large Chapter)

Hunter Jozwiak Virginia Beach (Chesapeake Chapter)

Brian McCann    Virginia Beach (Chesapeake Chapter)

Jonsseph Pantoja            Newport News (Hampton Chapter)

Robert Parsons Highland Springs (Richmond Chapter)

 

 

We will provide contact information to each of the Chapter Presidents.

 

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 john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Sun Apr 12 12:48:55 2015
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 08:48:55 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax Chapter meeting this Thursday. Learn all
	about UBER!
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS173F0AC34A1AD0F56A51BA8FF80@phx.gbl>

Hi All,
This Thursday at 6:30 PM at Glory Days Grill will be our next meeting. We have a topic that is as controversial as it is interesting.


One topic vision impaired every where have to tackle is the problem of finding dependable and convenient transportation options. Recently, several businesses have been working to fill a transportation niche. Uber.com is a company that leverages the Internet to bring easy-to-use and convenient transportation to the public. But, how does Uber work for us who are blind?

Our chapter Vice President Cathy Schroeder is a frequent Uber user and is very familiar with the pros and cons of the service. Cathy (who is blind) will be speaking at our next meeting about how we can get the most out of Uber and what we should expect. You will want to be there for that.

We will also be discussing an alternative meeting place for our meetings. We are out growing Glory Days Grill. We have filled up the meeting room with new members and our goal is to keep growing. So, we need a bigger place. We have a new location in mind and we will be talking about it next Thursday. Again, you will want to be there.


The address for the Glory Days Grill is 3059 Nutley Street, Fairfax, VA  22031-1931
We begin gathering at 6:30 PM and the meeting starts promptly at 7:00 PM and runs till
8:30 PM.
 
If you have questions, please contact me at john_bailey17 at hotmail.com or via phone at
703.994.2040.
 


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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Sun Apr 12 22:57:42 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael)
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 18:57:42 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Building the Federation in Kyrgyzstan
Message-ID: <001301d07574$18bd2710$4a377530$@verizon.net>

A request from Brian Miller:

 

Dear Michael,

 

I was wondering if you could kindly share the below email with our members.
Serena is a personal friend and longtime Federationist from California who
is currently serving as a volunteer in Kyrgyzstan and is seeking help to
build a training program for the blind there.  Michelle and I have
contributed to her campaign, and hope that others can as well, even if only
a few dollars.  Thanks!

Brian Miller

Alexandria, VA

***

 

Greetings from Kyrgyzstan Federation Family!

 

Winter snow has melted for the last time, spring has sprung, and summer heat
is already sweeping the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek.

With each passing season, the movement to change what it means to be blind
in Central Asia grows and thrives even more. A little organization called
Empower Blind People started just a few years ago from the curiosity and
passion of Elnura Emilkanova, who some of you may know from her time in
Louisiana and with the Federation, and Gulnaz Zhezbaeva, who Elnura brought
to be a student at the Louisiana Center for the Blind and who is now a vital
part in making the work of this new organization happen.  EBP is growing
from a variety of short-term outreach and training projects to a fully
functioning training center, graduating ten students from its first
comprehensive residential training program of five months, a second
residential training cycle nearly complete with seven new students and three
return students continuing their training and learning to become trainers
themselves, and grant funding secured for a third training cycle to begin in
July with new students and trainers-in-training.  An organization for
Parents of Blind Children has been established and after school programs
will introduce blind children to braille, canes, and blind role models.

 

When Elnura connected with the Federation and especially when she finally
arrived in Ruston herself, she knew that no one back in Kyrgyzstan would
believe or truly understand what it really meant for blind people to live
full, active, and independent lives unless they saw it themselves, and that
is why she brought Gulnaz to LCB and arranged for other Kyrgyz blind people
and service providers to come to the US and see it for themselves.  And so
the quandry remains, As lond as Elnura and Gulnaz are the primary few who
truly understand the full lives that can be led by blind people, the growth
of this movement in Central Asia will grow very slowly.  For this reason, it
is vital in these early stages of development to get key future Kyrgyz blind
leaders to get that firsthand experience to bring back and share with others
here.

 

A bright young lady by the name of Hayot will be that next leader.

Thanks to the contributions and support of our Federation Family and others,
She has a summer job at Enchanted Hills Camp lined up for her with the
LightHouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired San Francisco and will attend
the NFB national convention in Orlando in July thanks to the Louisiana
Center for the Blind.  In both of these places, she will connect with
hundreds, perhaps thousands of competent blind role models and peers, soak
for the summer in the high-expectations and positive philosophy of the
Federation, and bring the corresponding confidence back to Kyrgyzstan, where
she will be finishing her English degree at Osh State University, where she
lives in the southern part of Kyrgyzstan.

 

This is the part where we urgently need your generous support.  Hayot can't
have these unique experiences, not yet available in Kyrgyzstan, if we can't
her there, and the only piece missing now is the airfare from Bishkek to San
Fransisco and back and between San Fransisco and Orlando.  We launched a Go
Fund Me campaign to cover the cost of these tickets and it is 30% funded,
but we can't buy 30% of a plane ticket and 30% of the distance doesn't
connect her to the thriving blind community we know in the US.  Here's how
you can support:

 

Make a contrribution at www.gofundme.com/blindleadersKG.  This is our most
immediate need to fulfill this project and premiums are available for
contributions of $50 or more.

 

Spread the word.  Forward this email, share the
www.gofundme.com/blindleadersKG <http://www.gofundme.com/blindleadersKG>
link with your friends, families, and/or other networks.

 

Is there a creative way you can organize a force multiplier in your
contribution?  Ask others to match?  Take a collection at the office?

Bake sale?  Car wash?  A challenge to do something unexpected?

 

Join Empower Blind People on Facebook and Twitter @ebp_kg to follow the
exciting things that are developing here all the time, like and share our
posts and help us tell the world that EBP is changing what it means to be
blind in Central Asia.

 

As for me, Serena, serving as a Peace Corps Bolunteer in the service of EBP,
the action never stops, my Kyrgyz gets a little better everyday, and the
opportunities for learning & growing are limitless.

I look forward with great pleasure to attending national convention this
summer and a brief visit back to California thereafter, and hope to connect
with as many of you as I can!

 

Thanks in advance for your contributions and support!

 

With gratitude,

 

 

--

Serena Olsen, MAIPS, NCLB

Peace Corps Volunteer, Kyrgyz Republic 2014-15: Empower Blind People

Blog: http://blindbroadabroad.wordpress.com

 

"We are all born to be the hero of our own story." --Deepak Chopra

 

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expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can have the life you want;
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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Mon Apr 13 22:18:45 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael)
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:18:45 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Consumers on SSI can receive a CFTB computer for $40
Message-ID: <004e01d07637$cf326690$6d9733b0$@verizon.net>

FYI

Subject: PRESS RELEASE-Consumers on SSI can receive a CFTB computer for $40
through a grant]

 

Dear Agency Director, 

 

Please share with local consumer organizations and staff who serve consumers

 

Press Release

Consumers on SSI can receive a CFTB computer for $40 through a grant from
the Delta Gamma Foundation

 

 <http://www.computersfortheblind.net/> Computers for the Blind (CFTB) a
non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization located in Richardson, TX is pleased to
announce the receipt of a generous grant from the Delta Gamma Foundation to
provide 75 accessible desktop computers and monitors for $40 to persons who
are on SSI due to their blindness. The regular fee for a desktop is $110.
Laptops are $160.

These refurbished computers come installed with the following accessibility
software: 

*         NVDA Screen Reader
<http://www.computersfortheblind.net/www.nvda-project.org/>
www.nvda-project.org/

*         JAWS Screen Reader  <http://www.freedomscientific.com/>
www.freedomscientific.com,  (FS) trial version

*         Licensed copy of MAGic w/out speech Screen Magnification software
valued at $395 by FS

*	TypeAbility Typing Tutorial, www.yesaccessible.com
<http://www.yesaccessible.com/> , trial version

*         Larger monitors for those with low vision

For questions or to request a computer contact Computers for the Blind at
214-340-6328 or info at computersfortheblind.net
<mailto:info at computersfortheblind.net> . Go to www.computersfortheblind.net
<http://www.computersfortheblind.net/>   for details on computer specs and
additional free software.

Shipping is free and computers are generally mailed within one week of
receipt of $40 check and award letter from the Social Security
Administration (SSA) showing proof of SSI based on blindness. 

 

CFTB also received a grant from the Delta Gamma Foundation to provide 25
TypeAbility Typing Tutorial licenses for $25.00 each for CFTB consumers.
These retail for $150 and are normally available to CFTB consumers for
$50.00.   To obtain a license, contact YesAccessible.  Consumer will need to
send them a check for $25, a copy of their award letter from the SSA showing
proof of SSI based on blindness, and their CFTB ID number found in "my
documents" on their CFTB computer. www.yesaccessible.com
<http://www.yesaccessible.com/> , 626-358-5750, info at yesaccessible.com
<mailto:info at yesaccessible.com> .  

Please note that consumers must choose between the computer grant and the
TypeAbility Grant.  Finally, only SSI recipients are eligible for the
grants, not SSDI recipients.  

 

David Jeppson - Executive Director
Computers for the Blind - www.computersfortheblind.net
<http://www.computersfortheblind.net/> 
djeppson at computersfortheblind.net <mailto:djeppson at computersfortheblind.net>


 

 

 

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 michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Wed Apr 15 21:00:28 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael)
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 17:00:28 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Recipes needed!
Message-ID: <006801d077bf$34544060$9cfcc120$@verizon.net>

Please see Gary's email request and send your recipe, biography and photo to
me so we may be prepared when it is our turn.  Thank you, Michael

Greetings to a few of you who will soon be asked for recipes for the Braille
Monitor. What do we want? We want about six recipes from each state. They
can be something particular to your geographic area, a favorite that is
prepared for affiliate events, or favorites that your members prepare for
their families and friends. Besides six recipes, we need a short one or two
sentence biography of those whose submissions you send. "Gary Wunder is the
father of four, the president of the NFB of Missouri, and currently edits
the Braille Monitor." "Jill Smith is a freshman at the college of William
and Mary and prepares these snacks for her sorority sisters."

 

Now comes the hardest part. I need a photo from those who submit. The photos
do a lot to enhance our print edition and make real these people who do the
impossible-cook tremendous taste treats. 

 

I am asking  Utah to help me with June, and, since we use the contributions
of one state each month, you can easily figure out where you fall. I will
send periodic reminders, but please start working on this before the
deadline. I would much rather have Vermont's entry in my pending folder than
to realize in four weeks that I have nothing to work with as I compile the
July issue. I know that it is getting busy as we approach the convention,
but please put this on your to do list and let's start with it. While the
food that goes into your recipes may be perishable, the recipes themselves
are not. Thank you.

 

Thank you so very much for your help.

 

 

 

Gary Wunder, Editor

The Braille Monitor

(573) 268-4245

 

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 live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

The National Federation of the Blind wishes you a joyous and safe holiday
season. We would appreciate your including the NFB in your end-of-year
giving. Make your contribution
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=1>  now.

 

 

 

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Wed Apr 15 21:01:55 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael)
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 17:01:55 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Announcement of NFBV Board Meeting May 2 in Richmond
Message-ID: <006d01d077bf$6838dbc0$38aa9340$@verizon.net>

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Saturday, May 2, 2015

11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

 

Location: Assembly Room

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired

401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227.  

 

Agenda to be sent via separate email.

 

Lunch Arrangements:

Leon Anderson and Maria have agreed to sell box lunches again at the board
meeting. 

They will be bringing 30 - 35 box lunches. They will include either turkey
and cheese or ham and cheese sandwiches, chips and a snack for $ 10. He will
also have can sodas and bottled water for $1. 

As always, Leon and Maria will donate 10% of sales to the Richmond Chapter. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Apr 17 22:24:35 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:24:35 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Independence Market at Convention volunteers
Message-ID: <001301d0795d$48ff8890$dafe99b0$@verizon.net>

Mrs. Maurer is requesting Virginians to volunteer to work in the
Independence market at the 2015 national Convention.  Please let me know if
we can add you to the list and when you may be available.  She will contact
you with assignments.  We very much appreciate that you will help in
Orlando!

 

Thank you,

Michael

michaelgkasey at verizon.net <mailto:michaelgkasey at verizon.net> 

 

April 17, 2015

RE:  Independence Market Volunteers at 2015 National Convention

 

Dear Michael:

 

We are beginning to put together the schedules for the aids and appliances
demonstrators/helpers, storekeepers/pay station attendants, and cashiers at
the NFB Independence Market for our 2015 National Convention.  

 

We are anxious to get the assignments out, so please get back to us as soon
as possible.  It is contemplated that each demonstrator/helper will work a
four-hour (morning or afternoon) and a two-hour (lunch) shift.  This is only
a total of six hours.  

 

As you may be aware, there are other duties to be fulfilled in the market.
We are working vigorously to make each position one that a blind or sighted
person will be able to help with.  At this time, the storekeeper/pay station
attendant and cashier positions possess elements that would require us to
have a sighted person in these jobs.  The shift times we will assign will be
the same as the demonstrators/helpers, with the exception of cashiers.  The
days the cashiers work, their shifts will be extended to accommodate the
count out procedure at the end of the shift.  We are trying to have more of
a compliment of volunteers in these positions this year, so please look
inside your affiliate and let us know of capable, willing people whom you
would recommend.

 

Please do what you can to help us to have plenty of workers at the NFB
Independence Market to assist our fellow members.  I look forward to working
with each of you on this important project.

 

Sincerely,

(Mrs.) Patricia A. Maurer

Director of Reference, Jacobus tenBroek Library

Jernigan Institute

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

200 East Wells Street

     at Jernigan Place

Baltimore, Maryland  21230

Phone:  (410) 659-9314, extension 2272

Fax:  (410) 685-2340

E-mail:  communityrelations at nfb.org <mailto:communityrelations at nfb.org> 

 

 

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 john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Sun Apr 19 21:06:39 2015
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 17:06:39 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] April Highlights Fairfax Chapter Learn about UBER
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS6F0133CC455497AE2CCDC8FE10@phx.gbl>

Hello,
Below is a link to the April meeting highlights from the Fairfax Chapter National Federation of the Blind of Virginia. Our main program was about the Uber transportation service and how blind users can use it effectively. Also, we talk about this July?s National Convention in Orlando Florida. Enjoy!



https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23327538/Fairfax_chapter_NFBV/Fairfax_Chapter_NFBV_April_2015_Audio_Magazine.mp3
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All are welcome to join us at our meetings. I can be contacted at:
John Bailey
703.994.2040
john_bailey17 at hotmail.com


From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Sun Apr 19 23:19:23 2015
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 19:19:23 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV Communications meeting this Tuesday April 21
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS19E68E29657E2FCE1AE10A8FE10@phx.gbl>

Hello All,
Our next conference call will be the evening of Tuesday, April 21 at 8:00 PM. We have a lot to talk about

President of the NFBV Michael Kasey has decided that a short-term goal of this committee is ensuring that both the NFBV website and Newsline are updated with important information more regularly. This has always been a goal. But, what makes this different is that members of this committee will be able to directly update the website (Coordinated with the webmaster) and Newsline. This means that these important outlets for information will be up-to-date and we will be leading that effort. There are other changes?too many for a simple email. So, please plan to attend the Tuesday after next conference call. Information is below.

The NFBV Communications Committee meets the third Tuesday of every month. We start at 8:00 PM. Everyone is invited to join us on the call. Conference Dial-in Number: 7609841000 Participant Access Code: 607337# 

Feel free to contact me directly at
john_bailey17 at hotmail.com
703.994.2040


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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Tue Apr 21 22:05:45 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 18:05:45 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Work experience with Communications Committee
Message-ID: <002801d07c7f$53fd3ba0$fbf7b2e0$@verizon.net>

Calling all interns! Looking for work experience?

The NFBV affiliate Communications Committee is looking for those wishing to
get work experience with these skills:

Article and blog writing

Audio editing

Document design

Document Editing

Fundraising

Grant writing

Graphics

Photography

Project management

Public Relations

Public speaking

Video editing

Website design (Wordpress)

Website SEO

Or related skills.

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is working to reach every
community in the state with its positive message. In order to achieve this,
the NFBV needs to enlist the skills and talents of its members and friends.
If you are interested in learning more about how the NFBV can help you gain
work experience while assisting this worthy cause, please contact John
Bailey at NFBVCC at hotmail.com <mailto:NFBVCC at hotmail.com> 

 

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Tue Apr 21 22:39:04 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 18:39:04 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Developing Great Leaders Workshop During the Board
	Meeting
Message-ID: <003401d07c83$f909bf70$eb1d3e50$@verizon.net>

All are invited to attend the next NFBV Board meeting in Richmond, Saturday,
may 2nd.

 

I'm excited to let you know we will devote a small part of our time to a
collaborative workshop called "Developing the Next Generation of Leaders".
This workshop is an opportunity for us to have a collaborative conversation
that brings us together to:

*  Build deeper understanding around the qualities of a great leader;

*  Create a more cohesive vision of those qualities that will be needed by
the next generation of leaders; and,

*  Define the key actions that we could take to help build the next
generation of leaders.

 

Important #1: I've attached all the materials you will need for the workshop
and would ask each of you to print, braille, or bring them with you
electronically--so that you will have all of the information you need to
most effectively participate.

Important #2: We are in need of 5-6 people who could play a recorder role
during this workshop. This means that you would be responsible for capturing
the outputs from small group discussion. It's not hard, but it would require
you to bring a note taking mechanism such as slate/stylus, laptop or other
device that you would need to take notes. Please contact Jeremy Grandstaff
at jwg at sgendeavors.com <mailto:jwg at sgendeavors.com>  , if you can help play
this role.

 

On behalf of the board, we are excited each of you will be lending your
voice to this important discussion for our future leaders and I welcome you
to contact our workshop facilitator, Jeremy Grandstaff, at 614-519-3026 or
jwg at sgendeavors.com <mailto:jwg at sgendeavors.com>  with any questions prior
to the workshop.

 

Thank you  and looking forward to our conversations,

Michael

 

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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Thu Apr 23 22:47:00 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:47:00 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Walk with Blind in historic Fredericksburg
Message-ID: <000001d07e17$6997d490$3cc77db0$@verizon.net>

>From Holly Frisch, President

Fredericksburg Area Chapter NFBV

 

We are pleased that our 13th Annual Walk with the Blind Saturday was a
success.  

There were over 60 participants and we raised over $3000.  Thanks to all who
actively participated.

 

Holly

 

 

 

 

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 michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Thu Apr 23 22:53:17 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:53:17 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] young adults needed to advise the Partnership for
 People with Disabilities
Message-ID: <000a01d07e18$4a1b6a90$de523fb0$@verizon.net>

>From Valerie Luther

Consumer Outreach Specialist

VA Deaf-Blind Project

Partnership for People with Disabilities

 

Michael,

 

Could you send the attached flyer out to the young adults of the NFB? 

The Center for Disability Leadership has formed a group of young adults to advise the Partnership for People with Disabilities of issues and concerns in their communities.

 

-- 

Valerie Luther

Consumer Outreach Specialist

VA Deaf-Blind Project

Partnership for People with Disabilities

PO Box 843020

Richmond, VA 23284

(P) 804-827-0195

CapTel Phone 804-628-0413 cannot leave messages on this phone

(F) 804-828-0042

(Email) valuther at vcu.edu <mailto:valuther at vcu.edu>  

 <http://www.vcu.edu/partnership> www.vcu.edu/partnership

 

  <http://www.soe.vcu.edu/files/2013/03/email-logo.png> 

 

 

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: Valerie A Luther [mailto:valuther at vcu.edu] 
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 4:07 PM
To: Michael Kasey
Subject: Flyer to send to Young Adults

 

Michael,

 

Could you send the attached flyer out to the young adults of the NFB? 

The Center for Disability Leadership has formed a group of young adults to advise the Partnership for People with Disabilities of issues and concerns in their communities.

For some reason I can never post anything. Appreciate it, thanks

 

-- 

Valerie Luther

Consumer Outreach Specialist

VA Deaf-Blind Project

Partnership for People with Disabilities

PO Box 843020

Richmond, VA 23284

(P) 804-827-0195

CapTel Phone 804-628-0413 cannot leave messages on this phone

(F) 804-828-0042

(Email) valuther at vcu.edu <mailto:valuther at vcu.edu>  

 <http://www.vcu.edu/partnership> www.vcu.edu/partnership

 



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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Sun Apr 26 13:37:08 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 09:37:08 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Raising funds to commemorate 75th Anniversary of
	the NFB
Message-ID: <000501d08026$1adedc70$509c9550$@verizon.net>

 

John Dubois raises funds to attend his first National Convention in 2015
commemorating the 75th anniversary of the NFB

 

By Michael Kasey, president, NFB of Virginia

 

John Dubois asked Dr. Schroeder and I to assist him to attend his first
National Convention.  We agreed.  We asked him to begin a campaign to raise
money to help with his request.  He commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the
NFb by raising over $750 for the NFB of Virginia.  Here is a note from John.

 

From: John Dubois  
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 6:39 PM
To: Michael Kasey

I believe fund raising gave me a good experience,  because it teaches the
importance of reaching out to others in times of need.  When I did fund
raising, first, I sent out a message on Facebook to everyone.  Pastor Rudy
from Grace United Methodist Church, Pastor Jeri, and others pitched in to
contribute.  I sent out thank you' s using Facebook Messenger .  I also set
this up on wwwddgofundme.com <http://wwwddgofundme.com> .  It was in 2014
that I chose to go to National convention.  I felt it was something God was
calling me to do.  I decided this because at the National convention, I
would meet other blind people, and partially sighted people, as well as see
new technology, and also to explore other career opportunities.

 John DuBois 

Sent from my iPhone

 

 

 

 

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 michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Sun Apr 26 23:09:12 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 19:09:12 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Job Announcement
Message-ID: <001701d08076$025cd940$07168bc0$@verizon.net>

Do you have the skills of an Information technology system Administrator?

 

Here is an opportunity to check out.  The context of the job description attached appears below.

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR II

 

Number of positions: 2 (Reston, VA and Coppell, TX)

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are currently seeking a dynamic Systems Administrator II for our client in Reston, VA and Coppell, TX.  The Systems Administrator II will be responsible for successful administration of all I Series and integrated systems used in support of the Military OneSource contract; and manage daily operations of the Military OneSource System Administration Security Group in support of these business critical systems and plan for future growth.

 

Position Responsibilities:

? Interface with program management personnel and Military OneSource service centers on high level issues involving data architecture, compliance requirements, and reporting needs.

? Install, configure, maintain, and enhance operating system and system support software; perform disk space analysis; install and manage network applications and protocols.

? Perform capacity planning and performance analysis, reporting results to management.

? Ensure disaster recovery documentation is maintained in a state consistent with the current operating environment so as to maintain business continuity.

? Identify contributors to poor system performance and propose changes for improvement; document and automate computer operations procedures.

 

Education: Bachelor of Science or Equivalent preferred

Relevant Work Experience:   7+ years? experience with increasing responsibility in System Administration, System Engineering, or System Management.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

 

? Strong project lifecycle management experience.

? Extensive knowledge of enterprise class relational database management systems to include, IBM DB/2 UDB for iSeries.

? DB2 certification, knowledge about V6/V7 iOS, iASPs, DS8800 SAN, SAN switches, iSeries Power HA, BRMS saves and Flash Copy a plus.

 

In return for the above qualification and experience a competitive compensation package with benefits is being offered. 

 

Salary: 91,000 ? 95,000 annually

Benefits:     Medical,  Dental,  Vision,  Short and Long Term Disability,  Life Insurance,  Flex Spending Accounts,  401(k),  Employee Assistance Program (EAP),  Paid Annual Leave,   Sick Leave,  Bereavement Leave,  Personal Holidays,  Community Service Day,  Paid Holidays

  

US Citizenship is required for this position.

 

For Immediate consideration please forward resumes to jeanette at aheartstaffing.com <mailto:jeanette at aheartstaffing.com>  or fax 866-222-4998.

 

 

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From joewhobson at gmail.com  Mon Apr 27 12:51:23 2015
From: joewhobson at gmail.com (Joe Hobson)
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 08:51:23 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Announcement: Silas Vick O'Connor Born !
Message-ID: <00b201d080e8$de4dc0f0$9ae942d0$@gmail.com>

On behalf of Corbb & Briely O'Connor.

 

Corbb's  and Briely's baby son, Silas Vic O'Connor was born Sunday evening,
april 26, 2015, at 6:37 p.m. (EDT).

 

Silas , healthy and already with a strong O'Connor cry, was born
weighing-in at 8 pounds, 10 ounces, 21 inches.

 

Silas and Briley are both doing  well , and new Daddy Corbb is very proud. 

FYI:

 

Corbb & Briley O'Connor

 

852 Markham Lane

Louisville, Kentucky (KY) 40207

Home Phone: 502 - 785 - 4797

Corbb Mobile: 703 - 309 - 4884



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Mon Apr 27 22:41:13 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:41:13 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Goalball  is coming!
Message-ID: <004801d0813b$445f3c50$cd1db4f0$@verizon.net>

Hello all,

 

 

 

Are you looking for a way to stay active? Are you looking for a new
competitive sport to try? Goalball might be the sport for you!

 

 

 

Goalball is the only team sport designed specifically for the blind.

Originally designed as a recreational sport for blinded veterans, Goalball
is now played from coast to coast by men and women in the United States; Not
to mention, all over the world at the Paralympic level.

 

 

 

Check out this video to learn a little more:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFZYVPxU6Rs

 

 

 

 

Please consider joining us at our first Goalball clinic being held at
Trinity University on June 13, from 9:00am-1:00pm. There will be a $5
registration fee if you register before June 1st, and $8 registration fee
after June 1st until the date of the event to help cover the cost of lunch
items.

 

 

 

Trinity University

 

125 Michigan Ave. NE

 

Washington, DC 20017

 

 

Please contact me if you have any questions and to reserve your spot for the
clinic.

 

 

Thanks,

 

Justin Chan

justinbchan at gmail.com <mailto:justinbchan at gmail.com> 

(941) 585-950

 

 

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 michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Tue Apr 28 22:50:13 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:50:13 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Agenda for NFBV Board Meeting Saturday May 2
Message-ID: <000201d08205$b0453f80$10cfbe80$@verizon.net>

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Saturday, May 2, 2015

11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

 

Location: Assembly Room

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired

401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227.  

 

I.                    Call to Order 

 

II.                  Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

 

III.                Approval of Minutes from the January 20, 2015 meeting of
the Board of Directors

 

IV.                Treasurer's Report

 

V.                  BELL Program Update, Nancy Yeager

 

VI.                "Building Our NFB of Virginia Leadership - Tracy
Soforenko and Jeremy Grandstaff

 

VII.              Affiliate Communications Committee - John Bailey

 

VIII.            NFBV 2015 and 2016 State Conventions - Brian McCann

 

IX.                National Convention

 

A.          Coordinating Shuttle Busses at Convention

B.          Jernigan Fund drawing tickets

C.          Independence Market volunteers

D.          Virginia Table and Products to Sell

E.           McDonald Fellowship Winners (McDonald and Jernigan Mentoring)

F.           Virginia Caucus (Monday July 6 10:00 pm?

G.         Door Prizes

H.          Contributions

1. White Cane Fund

2. tenBroek Fund

3. SUN Fund

4. Jernigan Fund

 

X.                  Report on 2015 Richmond Seminar - Tracy Soforenko

XI.                Committee Updates:

A.  Membership Committee Activities, Mary Durbin & Joe Hobson 

B.  Scholarship Committee, Jennifer Kennedy & Sarah Patnaude

C.  Fundraising Committee  

a.       Big Fundraiser such as a raffle where we partner with other service
groups

D.  Car Donation Program

E.   Affiliate Communications John Bailey  (covered earlier)

F.   NewslineR, John Halverson

G. Affiliate Advocate, Stewart Prost

 

XII.              Other Business

 

Date and Location of Next Board Meeting

 

August 8 ?

 

Adjourn at 2 pm

 

 

 

 

 

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 michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Tue Apr 28 22:50:46 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:50:46 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Reminder & request: Developing Great Leaders
 Workshop During the Board Meeting
Message-ID: <000701d08205$c46a42d0$4d3ec870$@verizon.net>

If you will attend the NFBV Board meeting this Saturday, May 2, please
consider helping with recording group discussion.

This is a reminder to folks to bring the materials and that we  could use
some volunteers to help.

 

Thank you, Michael

 

 

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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Tue Apr 28 23:58:15 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 19:58:15 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Message-ID: <002601d0820f$314721d0$93d56570$@verizon.net>

Here is a note and announcement from Brian Miller:

 

Dear Michael,

 

I thought I would share the below announcement with the affiliate in order
to give our members the information they need to provide comments on the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) just published in the
Federal Register.  I will be one of the people responding to comments, so I
cannot address directly questions or comments of a substantive nature, but
will be happy to answer questions about the process.  

 

Thank you,

 

Brian Miller, Ph.D.

Rehabilitation Services Administration

 

From: Steenen, Paul 
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 8:36 AM
To: OSERS All HQ Users
Subject: WIOA NPRM - Comment Period Open! Blog, Public Meetings, and a
Presentation!

 

 


 
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<http://www.ed.gov/edblogs/osers/2015/04/osers-seeks-public-comment-on-propo
sed-rules-to-implement-workforce-innovation-and-opportunity-act/> OSERS
Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rules to Implement Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act 

The Departments of Education and Labor recently
<http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/obama-administration-seeks-public-com
ment-proposed-rules-implement-workforce-innovation-and-opportunity-act>
announced that they are
<http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/wioa-reauthorization.html#n
prm> seeking public comment on five Notices of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRMs)-proposing rules that would implement the  <http://doleta.gov/wioa/>
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)-through June 15, 2015. 

Please check out the  <http://www.ed.gov/edblogs/osers/?p=73> OSERS Blog for
areas in the NPRMs that OSERS is particularly interested in receiving public
comment, as well as a
<http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/wioa-public-meetings.html>
Notice of Public Meetings and a
<http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/wioa-public-meetings.html#p
owerpoint> presentation on the NPRM's

 

For more information on WIOA, please go the Rehabilitation Services
Administration's (RSA)
<http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/wioa-reauthorization.html>
WIOA Page.

 


 

 

 

 


 

	

 

 

 

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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Wed Apr 29 00:03:45 2015
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 20:03:45 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Presentation on WIOA NPRM for the State VR and SE
 programs, and new section 511
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Message-ID: <000301d0820f$f6211d30$e2635790$@verizon.net>

A note from Brian Miller:

 

Dear Michael,

 

Here is a set of resources I wanted to share with our affiliate members to
help them understand the draft regulations published in the Federal
Register.  

 

Thank you,

 

Brian Miller, Ph.D.

Rehabilitation Services Administration

 

From: U.S. Department of Education [mailto:ed.gov at public.govdelivery.com] 
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 1:41 PM
To: Miller, Brian
Subject: Presentation on WIOA NPRM for the State VR and SE programs, and new
section 511

 


Dear Colleagues: 

On behalf of the Rehabilitation Services Administration--

Presentation on WIOA NPRM for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services
and State Supported Employment Services programs, and provisions contained
in new section 511 

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would implement statutory changes made by the Workforce Innovation and
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and the State Supported Employment (SE) Services programs, and provisions
contained in the new section 511 (Limitations on the Use of Subminimum Wage)
that fall under the purview of the Secretary.

The presentation addresses the following information:

*	a description of the five NPRMs related to WIOA;
*	the structure of a NPRM;
*	how to comment on a NPRM;
*	opportunities to comment through public meetings on the NPRM for VR,
SE, and new section 511; and 
*	proposed changes in the NPRM for VR, SE, and new section 511. 

  _____  

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