From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Thu Sep  1 18:08:58 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2016 14:08:58 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Let the Department of Education Hear Your Voice
 about the proposed DOD regulations that may violate Randolph Sheppard
 regulations
Message-ID: <001501d2047b$e97679f0$bc636dd0$@verizon.net>

A note from Harold Wilson, leader of the Virginia Blind Vendors Division,
asking for our support:

 

Below is a link that will allow blind entrepreneurs and other interested
parties to send emails to the U.S. Department of Education expressing
concern over the proposed DOD regulations.  We are asking Education to take
a stand against the proposed regulations in that they violate the current
Randolph Sheppard regulations.  

 

Those who are interested can let their voices be heard in one of two ways.
They may go click on the website link below and enter four pieces of basic
information. When they hit Submit, emails will automatically be generated to
the Secretary of Education, Assistant Secretary, RSA Commissioner, and RSA
Deputy Commissioner. 

The second option is to copy and paste the email from our website, fill in
the two blanks, and email from their own email account. They may also opt to
customize their comments. If they choose this option, they should send
emails to:

 

John.King at ed.gov <mailto:John.King at ed.gov>  

Sue.Swenson at ed.gov <mailto:Sue.Swenson at ed.gov>  

 <mailto:Janet.Labreck at ed.gov> Janet.Labreck at ed.gov

Edward.Anthony at ed.gov <mailto:Edward.Anthony at ed.gov>  

 

In some ways, this is preferable but either way works. 





The link is:

 

https://nfb.constituentvoice.net/nfbreg/

 

Don't wait. Do it now. And share this with all blind entrepreneurs in your
state. 

 

Thank you for your voice!

 

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.

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Thu Sep  1 22:53:22 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2016 18:53:22 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Computers for the Blind is dropping the price from
 $160 to $130.
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS217AC3D321BCA64C3FB4D48FE20@phx.gbl>

Computers for the Blind is dropping the price from $160 to $130. 
Press Release ? Effective August 1, 2016

In an effort to make accessible laptops more affordable to students and others,  Computers for the Blind is dropping the price from $160 to $130. These computers come loaded with powerful software that will enhance the education, employability, independence and quality of life of those who can least afford them.  

No age or income requirements. We also honor this price for organizations. Join the 9,000 consumers who have benefited from our computers. 

Talking Typing Teacher is still available by MarvelSoft on our computers for $10 (90% off retail) thanks to a grant we received.  See attached.  



David Jeppson
Executive Director
Computers for the Blind


Contact us at: 

214-340-6328

info at computersfortheblind.net

www.computersfortheblind.net


From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Thu Sep  1 23:31:54 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2016 19:31:54 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Want to be your own boss? Join the Fairfax Chapter
 via phone on September 15.
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS155728C40452F05BF4A2BC8FE20@phx.gbl>

Want to be your own boss? Join the Fairfax Chapter via phone on September 15.
Is this you?
Tired of working for others? 
Want to start making your own decisions? 
Want to learn how other blind entrepreneurs have done it?

Join us in person or via conference call Thursday, September 15, 2016 to hear from someone who is an expert on creating and growing successful businesses. And, he is blind!

Buddy Gray is an entrepreneur who  currently manages multiple owner-operated businesses including Buddy Gray Music.  Buddy has been in the piano tuning business since 1970, and currently employs more than 20 employees from a business based out of Tuscaloosa AL with customers located across most of
the East coast.  

Buddy's first career choice would have been to be a firefighter, but due to losing a significant amount of vision to Glaucoma at the age of 9 this career was not an option.  While Buddy might not be able to drive a fire engine with its sirens blaring or tame the flames of a
roaring fire, he did find a way to blaze new trails as a business owner. 

Plan to join us and learn about Buddy's other Businesses, as well as what it takes to be a business owner.  Buddy's presentation of his story of what it takes to be an entrepreneur is  inspiring and motivating whether or not you are thinking of
traveling down the entrepreneur path.  

Again, you can join us in person or via conference call. Below are the details.

We will be gathering at the home of Fred and Cathy Schroeder for September?s meeting. 
The address is:
9522 Lagersfield Circle
Vienna VA
703.319.9226
 
Please be there between 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM so we will have time to network and eat pizza.  The program starts promptly at 7:00 PM and runs till 8:30 PM.
For those wanting pizza, there is a $5 donation towards the cost.

Can?t join us in person and want to participate via conference call?
Dial in at the number below at 7:00 PM. The phone info is:
Phone: (641) 715-3286
PIN: 2 2 3 9 7 0#




========================================================================
John Bailey
President, Fairfax Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
703.994.2040
john_bailey17 at hotmail.com

Chapter meeting location and dates
http://www.nfbv.org/chapters-divisions/fairfax/

Receive email updates on chapter activities:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-fairfax_nfbnet.org

Conference call info:
Phone: (641) 715-3286
PIN: 2 2 3 9 7 0#



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Sat Sep  3 18:13:25 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2016 14:13:25 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] What is White Cane Safety Day and why you should
 prepare now
Message-ID: <BLU173-DS10A9E014A5904639EF0B438FE40@phx.gbl>

What is White Cane Safety Day and why you should prepare now
In 1964, the United States passed the White Cane Safety Act. This stated that in all 50 states, drivers were to give anyone carrying a white cane right?of-way when crossing streets; even when not using cross walks.

Every year since then, October 15 is celebrated as White Cane Safety Day. NFB chapters throughout  the country ask their local representatives to acknowledge this milestone in the independence of the blind by signing proclamations during the month. 

Basically, the proclamation reiterates that the blind are an important part of society and that the white cane not only being a tool for travel, is also a symbol of independence. The proclamation also affirms that all institutions of education be available to the blind.

The proclamation is written for individual states. However, it can be modified for local legislators as well.

The gears of government can grind slowly. So, get started now by contacting your local government and letting them know you want a White Cane Safety proclamation and that you have a draft ready for them to use.

Below is the text of the draft proclamation. The word version is attached.







STATE OF (name of state)



WHITE CANE PROCLAMATION (Sample)





WHEREAS, the white cane, which every blind citizen of our state has the right to carry, demonstrates and symbolizes the ability to achieve a full and independent life and the capacity to work productively in competitive employment; and



WHEREAS, the white cane, by allowing every blind person to move freely and safely from place to place, makes it possible for the blind to fully participate in and contribute to our society; and



WHEREAS, every citizen should be aware that the law requires that motorists exercise appropriate caution when approaching a blind person carrying a white cane; and



WHEREAS, (name of state) law also calls upon employers, both public and private, to be aware of and utilize the employment skills of our blind citizens by recognizing their worth as individuals and their productive capacities; and



WHEREAS, the State of (name of state), through its public agencies and with the cooperative assistance of the (name of Federation affiliate), can look forward to a continued expansion of employment opportunities for and greater acceptance of blind persons in the competitive labor market:



NOW, THEREFORE, I, (name of Governor), Governor of the State of (name of state), do hereby proclaim October 15, _________, as



                                                     WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY



in (name of state) and do call upon our schools, colleges, and universities to offer full opportunities for training to blind persons; upon employers and the public to utilize the available skills of competent blind persons and to open new opportunities for the blind in our rapidly changing society; and upon all citizens to recognize the white cane as an instrument of safety and self-help for blind pedestrians on our streets and highways.







Attached is a draft White Cane Safety Day proclamation you can modify for your chapter. 




========================================================================
John Bailey
President, Fairfax Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
703.994.2040
john_bailey17 at hotmail.com

Chapter meeting location and dates
http://www.nfbv.org/chapters-divisions/fairfax/

Receive email updates on chapter activities:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-fairfax_nfbnet.org

Conference call info:
Phone: (641) 715-3286
PIN: 2 2 3 9 7 0#

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From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Mon Sep  5 02:19:02 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2016 22:19:02 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Deadline 9/15: National Federation of the Blind of
 Virginia 2016 Scholarship Application
Message-ID: <016101d2071b$defeaef0$9cfc0cd0$@gmail.com>

Reminder about our NFB of Virginia Scholarship program.

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV) will 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 Wyndham Virginia
Beach Oceanfront, 5700 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451. The
convention begins on Friday, November 11 and concludes at noon on Sunday,
November 13, 2016. Scholarship recipients must attend the convention in
Virginia Beach to receive their scholarship awards. The NFBV will cover
reasonable costs associated with travel to the convention, half the cost of
a room at the hotel, most meals, and the cost of registration and a banquet
ticket. Winners will be reimbursed for these expenses at convention, so
please notify the committee if you do not have access to a credit card or
other means of covering pre-convention costs.

The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is an organization
dedicated to creating equality, opportunity, and security for all blind
people. Winners of an NFBV James F. Nelson, Jr. scholarship need not be
members of the National Federation of the Blind. 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 will review all applications and select the
scholarship recipients. The Committee will notify finalists by telephone on
or before October 15, 2016. 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 2016 - 2017 academic year; and
*	Participate in the entire NFBV state convention and in all scheduled
scholarship program activities to be held November 11-November 13, 2016, in
Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Application Process: Complete the 2016 Scholarship Application Form
electronically (attached) and email it with the supporting documents to the
scholarship committee chair:

 

NFBV 2016 Scholarship Form
<http://www.nfbv.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/NFBV-2016-Scholarship-Form.d
ocx> 

*	Dr. Brian R. Miller
*	Email: Brianrmiller88 at gmail.com
*	Phone: (703) 785-9929

Deadline: All applications and supporting documentation must be received on
or before September 15, 2016.

 

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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Sep  9 16:42:38 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2016 12:42:38 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 15th anniversary of our historic Fredericksburg
 chapter
Message-ID: <000401d20ab9$2d1b7f50$87527df0$@verizon.net>

>From Holly Frisch:

 

This month is the 15th anniversary of our historic Fredericksburg chapter.
In honor of this anniversary, September's meeting will be at Bravo
restaurant, 1 Towne Centre Boulevard.  This restaurant is part of the
Spotsylvania Towne Centre.  A ramp on the corner provides wheelchair access.
Anyone with concerns about this is welcome to call either the restaurant or
me.

 

We will each order from the menu; no group gratuity will be included.
Although the banquet room is unavailable, a large area in the restaurant's
center is being reserved exclusively for us.  I have been assured, at the
time of day we are meeting (11:00) noise will not be an issue.  The formal
meeting part of our activities will not disturb other patrons.

 

Two guest speakers have been invited, and I am awaiting their responses.  

 

The area reserved for us can hold as many as 40 people.  Bravo would really
like us to have at least 15 to justify reserving that space.  Management
would like to know 48 hours in advance to set up the tables most
conveniently for us.  Therefore, I am asking everyone, please, to respond by
Wednesday evening, September 14.  That will allow me time to call Thursday
and make all the final arrangements.  As always, everyone is cordially
invited and welcome.  Personally, I hope as many as possible of the founding
members can attend and provide us some early chapter history.

 

Please RSVP to Holly at:

Holly Frisch (holly at volunteersfortheblind.org
<mailto:holly at volunteersfortheblind.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 live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Sep  9 22:06:21 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:06:21 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] FW: 15th anniversary of our historic Fredericksburg
 chapter
Message-ID: <000501d20ae6$669da910$33d8fb30$@verizon.net>

This event is September 17 from 11 an to 1 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 live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 

From: Michael Kasey [mailto:michaelgkasey at verizon.net] 
Sent: Friday, September 9, 2016 12:43 PM
To: Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
Subject: 15th anniversary of our historic Fredericksburg chapter

 

>From Holly Frisch:

 

This month is the 15th anniversary of our historic Fredericksburg chapter.
In honor of this anniversary, September's meeting will be at Bravo
restaurant, 1 Towne Centre Boulevard.  This restaurant is part of the
Spotsylvania Towne Centre.  A ramp on the corner provides wheelchair access.
Anyone with concerns about this is welcome to call either the restaurant or
me.

 

We will each order from the menu; no group gratuity will be included.
Although the banquet room is unavailable, a large area in the restaurant's
center is being reserved exclusively for us.  I have been assured, at the
time of day we are meeting (11:00) noise will not be an issue.  The formal
meeting part of our activities will not disturb other patrons.

 

Two guest speakers have been invited, and I am awaiting their responses.  

 

The area reserved for us can hold as many as 40 people.  Bravo would really
like us to have at least 15 to justify reserving that space.  Management
would like to know 48 hours in advance to set up the tables most
conveniently for us.  Therefore, I am asking everyone, please, to respond by
Wednesday evening, September 14.  That will allow me time to call Thursday
and make all the final arrangements.  As always, everyone is cordially
invited and welcome.  Personally, I hope as many as possible of the founding
members can attend and provide us some early chapter history.

 

Please RSVP to Holly at:

Holly Frisch (holly at volunteersfortheblind.org
<mailto:holly at volunteersfortheblind.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 live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From holleymanor at verizon.net  Sat Sep 10 15:01:04 2016
From: holleymanor at verizon.net (Rick Holley)
Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2016 11:01:04 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] At Large Chapter Meeting Reminder
Message-ID: <176E32A43D0543A59FA42E8566053E2E@LENOVO0A00C700>

Looking forward to a large turnout, AND we have a new member, Franklin Riley, from New Mexico.  Be sure to call in to welcome him.

Date: 9/13
Time: 8 PM
Subject: BELL and new Seniors Divison
Speaker: Nancy Yaeger
Conf. No.: 877-394-5901
Passcode: 6149670

Looking forward to a great turnout.
Rick Holley


From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Mon Sep 12 03:14:26 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2016 23:14:26 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2016 NFBV Convention Registration and Hotel
 Reservations now Available
Message-ID: <002401d20ca3$c5234030$4f69c090$@gmail.com>

The 2016 NFB of Virginia convention, Scheduled for November 11 - 13 in
Virginia Beach will be our best ever.  
Below, you will find details on convention registration, youth track
registration and hotel reservations.

A) convention Registration

Convention registration is now available via phone, web, or paper form. Act
by October 18 to get the best prices and be entered into a $100 raffle.

Phone and web registration is available via Brown Paper Tickets.
The web link is provided below:

http://nfbv2016.brownpapertickets.com
Phone registration is also available through Brown Paper tickets.
Call Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 

Registration Prices and Options:
- Register by October 18 to get the below prices .
Registration: $15.00 (Makes you eligible for door prizes and the convention
hotel rates) .
Banquet Tickets: $27.00 .
Saturday Box Lunch Tickets: $13.50

- Starting on October 19,the prices are: .
Registration: $25.00 (Makes you eligible for door prizes and the convention
hotel rates)
Banquet Tickets: $35.00

Please Note: On Saturday, students will be departing the hotel for a travel
activity and should not purchase the boxed lunch. 

- Each session of child care: $5.00 (The cost is per family not per child).
Child care is available:
- Session 1: Friday Morning, 8:45 am to 12:15 pm
- Session 2: Friday Afternoon, 12:15 pm to 5:15 pm
- Session 3: Friday Evening, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm .
- Session 4: Saturday Morning, 8:45 am to 12:15 pm .
- Session 5: Saturday afternoon, 12:15 pm to 5:15 pm
- Session 6: Saturday evening, 6:45 pm to 1 hour after banquet adjournment

Online registration will end on Monday, November 7, 2016.

You may also complete the attached registration form and mail it with
payment included to:

NFB of Virginia
 3230 Grove Avenue
 Richmond, VA 23221

B) Youth Track registration

While all convention attendees must register for convention, students under
age 18 attending the Youth track program must also complete, sign, and bring
the attached Youth Track Registration form to convention. 

C) Hotel Reservations
The convention will be held at:

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
5700 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451


To make hotel reservations, call 1-800-365-3032 to make reservations and ask
for the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia (NFBV) group rate.
Special room rates have been negotiated for registered convention
attendee's. When you call the hotel, make sure to tell them that you are
attending the convention so that you will receive the special $72 plus tax
per night convention rate. The deadline to make hotel reservations is
Tuesday, October 18, 2016. After the deadline, there is no guarantee that
you will get a room at the convention hotel.

Tracy Soforenko
First Vice President, NFB of Virginia
Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com
202 285-4595
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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Tue Sep 13 18:11:55 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:11:55 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2016 Public Meeting Announcement for VDBI
Message-ID: <002101d20dea$4fd5b680$ef812380$@verizon.net>

Good morning!  Attached is the DBVI 2016 VR Public Meeting announcement.
This year, we have meetings scheduled in Bristol, Roanoke, Virginia Beach,
and Richmond.  Please share the information with interested stakeholders and
we hope to see you at one of the meetings.

 

Regards,

 

Susan K. Davis Payne, MS, CRC 
Policy and Training Specialist 
Virginia Department for the Blind 
     and Vision Impaired 
397 Azalea Avenue 
Richmond, Virginia  23227 
1-800-622-2155 
804-371-3184 
 <mailto:Susan.Payne at dbvi.virginia.gov> Susan.Payne at dbvi.virginia.gov 

 

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.

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From cathy at sks.com  Wed Sep 14 00:28:10 2016
From: cathy at sks.com (Cathy Schroeder)
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 20:28:10 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV Fairfax Chapter Meeting Reminder - Want to
 be your own boss? Join the Fairfax Chapter in person or via phone September
 15.
Message-ID: <02d801d20e1e$dfe23f80$9fa6be80$@sks.com>

This is a reminder that the NFB of Fairfax chapter meeting is this Thursday,
September 15, at the home of Fred and Cathy Schroeder:

 

9522 Lagersfield Circle

Vienna, Virginia 22181

 

Pizza will be available, starting at 6:30, at a cost of $5.00 per person.

 

The meeting will start at 7:00, ending at 8:30.

 

If you wish to have pizza, please contact Cathy Schroeder at

 

cathy at sks.com <mailto:cathy at sks.com> 

 

so we may have enough for everyone.

 

Program announcement is below:

 

 

 

 

Want to be your own boss? Join the Fairfax Chapter in person or via phone on
September 15.

 

Is this you?

Tired of working for others? 

Want to start making your own decisions? 

Want to learn how other blind entrepreneurs have done it?

 

Join us in person or via conference call Thursday, September 15, 2016 to
hear from someone who is an expert on creating and growing successful
businesses. And, he is blind!

 

Conference call info:
Phone: (641) 715-3286
PIN: 2 2 3 9 7 0

 

Buddy Gray is an entrepreneur who  currently manages multiple owner-operated
businesses including Buddy Gray Music.  Buddy has been in the piano tuning
business since 1970, and currently employs more than 20 employees from a
business based out of Tuscaloosa AL with customers located across most of

the East coast.  

 

Buddy's first career choice would have been to be a firefighter, but due to
losing a significant amount of vision to Glaucoma at the age of 9 this
career was not an option.  While Buddy might not be able to drive a fire
engine with its sirens blaring or tame the flames of a

roaring fire, he did find a way to blaze new trails as a business owner. 

 

Plan to join us and learn about Buddy's other Businesses, as well as what it
takes to be a business owner.  Buddy's presentation of his story of what it
takes to be an entrepreneur is  inspiring and motivating whether or not you
are thinking of

traveling down the entrepreneur path.  

 

 

 

Cathy Schroeder

 

Make a difference today in the lives of blind children and adults by
donating your used vehicle to the National Federation of the Blind by
calling 1-855-659-9314

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Thu Sep 15 02:04:25 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 22:04:25 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2016 Raffle Ticket fundraiser
Message-ID: <000901d20ef5$7c681ce0$753856a0$@verizon.net>

Dear NFBV family,

 

We are wrapping up the 2016 Raffle Ticket fundraiser; let's all do our best
to make this year's $2,500 Raffle Ticket fundraiser the best yet.  Please
contact me if you need more books of tickets to sell.  I will mail you as
many tickets as you need.  My phone number and e-mail address are below.

 

Christopher Walker

chrisvinson1 at gmail.com <mailto:chrisvinson1 at gmail.com>   

540.303.0080

 

A book of raffle tickets consists of 10 individual tickets stapled together.
Since the individuals purchasing the tickets do not have to be present to
win, please have the name and phone number of the person buying each ticket
written on the ticket stub.  

 

Each ticket is $10, or you can sell 3 tickets for $20.  

 

In the past we have worked with other civic organizations (ex. Lions Clubs).
The civic organizations will sell each ticket for $10.  For each ticket sold
the civic organization will keep $5 and you will collect the other $5 for
the NFBV Raffle.  For example, if a civic organization sells 10 tickets they
will have collected $100; they keep $50 for themselves and the NFBV collects
the other $50.

 

The drawing will be held November 12th, 2016 at the State Convention.

 

Each chapter or chapter member who sold tickets should bring the ticket
stubs and money to the State Convention in Virginia Beach this November to
be turned into the Treasure, Mark Roane.  Instead of turning in cash, a
check may be written for the amount of the sold tickets.  Please make the
check payable to "NFBV" and in the memo line write "2016 Raffle".

 

The ticket stubs may also be mailed to the Treasure.  When mailing the stubs
to the Treasure, do not send cash, write a check for the value of the sold
tickets and make the check payable to  "NFBV" and in the memo line write
"2016 Raffle".  Please contact the Treasure for mailing directions.  Mark's
phone number and e-mail address are below.

 

Mark Roane

(804) 262-7057

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

 

Thank you for making this a successful fundraiser.

 

 

 

Christopher Walker

National Federation of the Blind

Outreach Chair and Delegate, Winchester Chapter

NFBV Leadership Fellow

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

 <mailto:chrisvinson1 at gmail.com> chrisvinson1 at gmail.com

540.303.0080

 

 

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.

 



From markwroane at gmail.com  Thu Sep 15 14:24:19 2016
From: markwroane at gmail.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 10:24:19 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] FW: Saturday Technology Seminar at VRCBVI
In-Reply-To: <C219E548573DFF40B20043BFA294760D73968BAA@COVMSGCES-MBX12>
References: <C219E548573DFF40B20043BFA294760D73968B92@COVMSGCES-MBX12>
	<C219E548573DFF40B20043BFA294760D73968BAA@COVMSGCES-MBX12>
Message-ID: <001601d20f5c$d9393aa0$8babafe0$@gmail.com>

We have been asked to forward the following announcement.

If you have any questions, please do not respond to this email but, use the
contact information provided at the bottom of the announcement.

 

 

From: Roane, Melody (DBVI) [mailto:Melody.Roane at dbvi.virginia.gov] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 4:40 PM
To: 'Mark W. Roane' <markwroane at gmail.com>
Subject: Saturday Technology Seminar at VRCBVI

 

 

The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired

Presents

Apple iOS Products and the Blind User 

 

Instructor:  Mike Fish

 

Are Apple's iOS products really accessible for the blind user?  Have you
heard about the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch?  Better yet, do you have one of
these devices?  Are you unsure how to use it, or wonder if a blind person
can really use a touch screen device?  Come to this seminar and learn how
to: 

 

*         Navigate a touch screen 

*         Type on an onscreen keyboard 

*         Use the voice over screen reader 

*         Find out what all the buzz is about Siri 

*         Learn how to find, download, and install applications from the app
store 

*         Learn what applications are accessible and find resources to make
the search for accessible applications easier 

*         Incorporate Braille with an iOS device (both typing and reading
Braille)

Who:  This workshop is designed for people who are blind or vision impaired
who own an iOS device and for those who will be teaching the use of these
devices. 

 

When:  Saturday, November 5, 2016, 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

 

Where:  Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired,
401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227

 

Cost:  $25.00 which includes lunch

 

How to Register:  Call Mike Villafane at 804-371-3994 or e-mail him at
michael.villafane at dbvi.virginia.gov
<mailto:michael.villafane at dbvi.virginia.gov> .  Then mail a check made
payable to VRCBVI in the amount of $25 to the attention of Mike Villafane,
401 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227.  The deadline for registering is
Friday, October 28, 2016.  You can cancel your registration through Friday
October 28, 2016.  After this date, all payments will be non-refundable.  Up
to fifteen participants will be accepted into the seminar.  Once the class
is filled, interested individuals will be placed on a waiting list. They
will be notified if there are cancelations.  If there are fewer than six
people registered, the seminar will be canceled.

 

Come prepared to have fun, learn a lot, and unlock not only your device but
its potential as well!

 

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
<mailto:melody.roane at dbvi.virginia.gov> 

Twitter: @VRCBVI_Strong <https://twitter.com/VRCBVI_Cares> 

Facebook: VDBVI <https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI> 

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

 

**CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE**

This message (including any attachments) contains information that may be
confidential. Unless you are the intended recipient (or authorized to
receive for the intended recipient), you may not read, print, retain, use,
copy, distribute, or disclose to anyone the message or any information
contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please
advise the sender by reply e-mail, and destroy all copies of the original
message (including any attachments).

 

 

 

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From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Thu Sep 15 19:26:48 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 19:26:48 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Join the Fairfax Chapter for a motorcycle ride
 Saturday, Oct. 15
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB10664CC4DD1CC2E418E5FDE58FF00@DM3PR15MB1066.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

Join the Fairfax Chapter for a motorcycle ride Saturday, Oct. 15
Hi All,
Come join the Fairfax Chapter for a tour of the city from the back of a Harley motorcycle Saturday, October 15 at 10 AMM.

Several members from the local Harley motorcycle club will be gathering to do a show-and-tell of their motorcycles and then giving rides around the city. We did this event several years ago and it was very popular.

There is no charge for the ride. You just need to let us know that you will be there and we will reserve a spot for you. The number of riders we can have is limited.

So, email me right now (john_bailey17 at hotmail.com<mailto:john_bailey17 at hotmail.com>) and I will save a seat on a Harley for you.


John Bailey




From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Sep 16 16:57:23 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:57:23 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Seniors conference call
Message-ID: <000c01d2103b$657866b0$30693410$@verizon.net>

>From Nancy Yeager:

 

Good Evening,

 

This is a reminder of the next Seniors conference call, on Wednesday,
September 21 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.  This call may be one-half hour or so
longer than usual.  Our main agenda items are:

 

1.       Senior Seminar; and

2.       Senior Constitution. 

 

All seniors and those interested in senior issues are welcome to join us.

 

Below  are the call-in numbers: 

 

Phone:  712-432-1500;

When prompted, ender code 830676 followed by the pound key (key to the right
of the 0).

 

If you have additional discussion items for next Wednesday's meeting, please
contact  Nancy Yeager, phone 703-283-2524, email:
nancyyeager542 at comcast.net <mailto:nancyyeager542 at comcast.net> .

 

Nancy Yeager

 

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.

 



From fschroeder at sks.com  Fri Sep 16 18:15:12 2016
From: fschroeder at sks.com (Fredric Schroeder)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2016 14:15:12 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] New Hopkins study announcement
In-Reply-To: <000701d21041$396e6320$ac4b2960$@com>
References: <000701d21041$396e6320$ac4b2960$@com>
Message-ID: <018901d21046$44f50870$cedf1950$@sks.com>

The announcement below is for your information only. We do not endorse nor
oppose the research study.

 

+++++

 

Participate in an MRI research study

 

The Neuroplasticity and Development Lab at Johns Hopkins University is
seeking blind participants for an MRI research study on cognition. The
purpose of this study is to investigate how lifetime experience shapes the
human brain. We are interested in how the brain adapts to the absence of
vision. To answer this question we use neuroimaging to compare the brains of
individuals with different life histories: adults who grew up with vision,
those who were born blind, and those who became blind later in life.

 

Participating in this study involves coming into the laboratory for one to
three MRI scanning sessions, each lasting between one and three hours.
During the scans participants listen to stories and sounds, feel Braille or
everyday objects, and answer questions about what they hear and feel.
Participants are compensated $30 per hour for their time. The study takes
place at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.  Travel costs to and
from the study site are covered by the laboratory.

 

To qualify for the study you must be a healthy totally blind adult, or with
minimal light perception, between 18 and 75 years-of-age. Before taking part
in the study, participants are asked to complete a pre-screening interview
over the phone to see whether they qualify. The screening interview takes
approximately 30 minutes. Those who complete the screening interview receive
a $15 Amazon gift card.

 

To learn more about participating, please contact the lab either by calling
410-870-9895 or emailing plasticity_lab at jhu.edu
<mailto:plasticity_lab at jhu.edu> .

 

Thank you for taking the time to read this announcement. 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Sep 16 21:31:27 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2016 17:31:27 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFB of Virginia Nominating Committee for 2016
Message-ID: <000d01d21061$af2bef90$0d83ceb0$@verizon.net>

 

The 2016 National Federation of the Blind Nominating Committee has been
appointed.  I (Charlie Brown) will chair the Committee.  

 

The following offices will be up for election at our upcoming state
convention: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President,
Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and Corresponding Secretary.  We will also
elect a delegate and alternate delegate to the 2017 NFB National Convention.

 

Those wishing to run for statewide office and those with recommendations may
contact any of the Committee members listed below.

 

Jeanette Gholson (Richmond) jigholson.din at gmail.com
<mailto:jigholson.din at gmail.com> 

 

Stewart Prost (Tidewater) sdprost at cox.net <mailto:sdprost at cox.net> 

 

Nancy Yeager (Potomac) Nancyyeager542 at comcast.net
<mailto:Nancyyeager542 at comcast.net> 

 

Charlie Brown, Chair (Potomac and Winchester) charliebrownlaw at comcast.net
<mailto:charliebrownlaw at comcast.net> 

Phone: 703-534-074

 

 

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.

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Fri Sep 16 22:58:57 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2016 18:58:57 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] FW: NFB of Virginia Nominating Committee for 2016
Message-ID: <001301d2106d$e8a5b7e0$b9f127a0$@verizon.net>

I missed the last digit of Charlie Brown's phone number.

His phone number is 703-534-0747

 

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.

 

From: Michael Kasey [mailto:michaelgkasey at verizon.net] 
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2016 5:31 PM
To: Nfbv-announce at nfbnet.org
Subject: NFB of Virginia Nominating Committee for 2016

 

 

The 2016 National Federation of the Blind Nominating Committee has been
appointed.  I (Charlie Brown) will chair the Committee.  

 

The following offices will be up for election at our upcoming state
convention: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President,
Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and Corresponding Secretary.  We will also
elect a delegate and alternate delegate to the 2017 NFB National Convention.

 

Those wishing to run for statewide office and those with recommendations may
contact any of the Committee members listed below.

 

Jeanette Gholson (Richmond) jigholson.din at gmail.com
<mailto:jigholson.din at gmail.com> 

 

Stewart Prost (Tidewater) sdprost at cox.net <mailto:sdprost at cox.net> 

 

Nancy Yeager (Potomac) Nancyyeager542 at comcast.net
<mailto:Nancyyeager542 at comcast.net> 

 

Charlie Brown, Chair (Potomac and Winchester) charliebrownlaw at comcast.net
<mailto:charliebrownlaw at comcast.net> 

Phone: 703-534-074

 

 

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.

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Fri Sep 16 23:54:46 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2016 23:54:46 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] A link to my tedx video called 'Reading in the Dark'
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB10662DC351AD9D9B82EF94488FF30@DM3PR15MB1066.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

Hi Friends,

On June 3, I did a tedx talk video  (Technology, Engineering, and Design) on what it is like being blind and the trouble caused by denial. Out of several hundred who applied to do a presentation, I was one of 9 accepted.

It has a happy ending.

If you like the video and want to share the positive message, please forward it to your friends and family.

The link is:
http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/Reading-in-the-dark-John-Bailey;search%3ATEDxTysons

Click on the link starting with 'watch...' to start playing the 10 minute video.

JB




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From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Wed Sep 21 12:01:20 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:01:20 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Join us and attend Saturday's Fairfax Tech Day on
 the latest in accessible books, newspapers, and smartphones
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB1066FDB28305F03BB8E1C7DD8FF60@DM3PR15MB1066.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

Join us and attend Saturday's Fairfax Tech Day for information on the latest in accessible books, newspapers, and smartphones

You are invited!
The Fairfax Chapter Of The NFB invites you to its Technology Day.
All are welcome!
When: Saturday, September 24, 2016
Where: Providence Community Center
3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA

This event is free and it includes two value-packed 90-minute presentations on the latest technologies that will promote independence for the vision impaired.

*9:30am - 10:00am Session 1 Check-in

*         10:00am - 11:30am Session 1 - NFB Newsline: How to get free access to over 300 national and international newspapers and magazines from any phone or computer.
Would you like to be able to read the newspaper? Would it be valuable if you could read what you want, when you want, and without having to ask for assistance from anyone?
Participants will learn how to:
* Qualify to receive this free service and how to sign-up;
* How to access the wide range of available information from a telephone, a computer or mobile device.

*         11:30am - 11:40am Break

*         11:40am - 12:00pm Check-in Session 2
*        12:00pm - 1:30pm Session 2 - How to leverage new technology to easily access the printed word
Not-too-long-ago, the only choices you had  for accessing the information in books was hard or soft cover. Prior to recent advantages to new technologies, accessing the printed word meant long delays,and having to spend lots of time and money getting the information into a format you could use. And, if you were in school, that meant falling behind your peers because your books were never ready when you needed them.

Today, the blind have lots more choices to the information they want and need.  Accessibility to the printed word has never been this good.
During this program, you will learn how easy it is to get to the information in books that earlier generations only dreamed of. This program is of particular value to students and those wishing to further careers by improving their knowledge.
*        1:30pm End of event

Want more information? Contact John Bailey at john_bailey17 at hotmail.com<mailto:john_bailey17 at hotmail.com> or via phone at 703.994.2040
Please forward this announcement to others.



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From tracy.soforenko at gmail.com  Thu Sep 22 12:11:48 2016
From: tracy.soforenko at gmail.com (Tracy Soforenko)
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:11:48 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2016 NFBV Convention Initial Agenda Preview
Message-ID: <038b01d214ca$7f11fbc0$7d35f340$@gmail.com>

Fellow Federationists,

We are convinced that the 2016 NFB of Virginia Convention will be our best
ever. We are working hard on the plans and we want to provide a preview of
the plans so you can arrange to be there.

Based on the positive feedback from last year, we will continue with the new
structure of convention, making both Friday & Saturday programming even
stronger. While you are welcome to show up for just a portion of convention,
you should seriously consider asking for Veteran's Day, November 11 as a day
off to attend the great Friday programming.

These plans are still in progress and may change.

 


Friday Highlights:


I.                    General Session officially starts Friday Morning -
After a brief
Board meeting, open to all members, we will start the convention officially
at 10:00 a.m. There will be exciting presenters on Friday morning and a
ceremony honoring our Veterans.

II.                 II. Friday Seminars - 2 Seminars are planned on Friday
afternoon

a.       Technology Seminar -Chris O'Meally is planning a great seminar. The
Best Apple IOS Applications of 2016, Best Practices for blind ride sharing
users, advancements in Google product accessibility including Android,
Chrome OS, and Google apps. 

b.      Relationships Intersection - Uricka Harrison and Deepa Goraya will
lead a seminar on relationships, dating, parenting and living the life you
want.

III.              Exhibitors - We will have a great set of exhibitors
sharing products and services you will find interesting and valuable. Robert
Parsons will be organizing exhibits.

IV.              Rookie Reception - First time convention attendees will be
welcomed in an environment to receive answers to questions and get
connected.

V.                Veterans at the Beach Party - On Friday evening, all are
welcome at an indoor Veterans at the Beach themed hospitality.

VI.              Student Programming - The student division is planning a
set of programming on Friday night to get convention rolling for students.

 


Saturday Highlights:


 

I.                    General Session - There will be phenomenal
presentations during General Session on Saturday morning including a
National Report from our National Representative, Pam Allen and a Virginia
report from President Kasey. More details to follow.

II.                 Saturday break Out session - On Saturday afternoon, in
place of General Session we are planning smaller breakout groups for our
core constituencies:

a.       Career / Employment Track for Working age adults - Melody Roane is
developing an exciting and interactive session to help you in your career.
More details to follow.

b.      Student Track - We are planning an exciting student track including
a Friday welcome reception, a travel activity for Saturday lunch outside of
the hotel, and interactive programming on Saturday and Sunday morning that
will enable students to learn from each other and from our great Federation
resources. The Virginia Association of Blind Students will be organizing
student track.

c.       Senior Track- Nancy Yeager and a committee of seniors are planning
an exciting program for seniors based on ideas from across the country. More
details to follow.

d.      Parent Track - the Virginia Association of Parents of Blind Children
is planning a number of programs including discussions on advocacy
/self-advocacy and some hands on activities.

e.       Social Media Training - Concurrent to these breakout sessions,
Danielle Trevino will lead 2 sessions to help understand how to use Social
Media for both achieving personal and Federation goals. Danielle will lead
an introductory and advance class and seating will be limited. More details
on registering for these sessions will be provided soon.

 

III.              . On Saturday night, Pam Allen, our National
representative and First Vice president of the National Federation of the
Blind, president of the NFB of Louisiana, and Director of the Louisiana
Center for the Blind will provide an exciting banquet address you will not
want to miss.


Sunday Morning


 

On Sunday morning, we are planning a number of high energy presentations
including That's Me: Exploring Our Common Bonds led by Joanne Wilson. There
will be blind people talking about their unique jobs and a report out from
our students.

As you will observe, we are planning a great event. However, to make it
truly outstanding, we need you to plan to attend.

Details on hotel and convention registration can be found on the 2016 State
Convention link found under Events at our home page or at:

 

http://www.nfbv.org/national-federation-of-the-blind-of-virginia-state-conve
ntion/

 

Please act now to join us  in Virginia Beach.

 

Tracy Soforenko

First Vice president, NFB of Virginia

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com <mailto:Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com> 

202 285-4595

 



From markwroane at gmail.com  Thu Sep 22 14:28:42 2016
From: markwroane at gmail.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:28:42 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] FW: Upcoming Test Prep Saturday Seminar
In-Reply-To: <C219E548573DFF40B20043BFA294760D752E5F19@COVMSGCES-MBX12>
References: <E7C35ECF3D84D649B75CF8BCB09072545A954C63@COVMSGCES-MBX12>
	<C219E548573DFF40B20043BFA294760D752E5F19@COVMSGCES-MBX12>
Message-ID: <001701d214dd$9ef7bed0$dce73c70$@gmail.com>

We have been asked to forward the following announcement.  If you have any
questions, please use the contact information listed in the announcement.

Subject: FW: Upcoming Test Prep Saturday Seminar

 

 

We are excited to announce an upcoming Saturday Seminar entitled "Test
Taking with Confidence: Tips for Taming the Standardized Monster."  This
workshop is designed for people ages 16 and older who are blind or vision
impaired and who want to learn more about taking a standardized test.  

 

The date is Saturday, November 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the
Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, 401 Azalea
Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227.  The cost is $25.00, which includes lunch. 

 

Please see the attached flyer.  We would greatly appreciate it if you would
share it with individuals on your caseload who might be interested in or
benefit from attending.

 

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Joanne
Wiggins at (804) 371-3993.

 

Thanks!

 

Brooke Hart Rogers

Assistant Director of Administration

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired

401 Azalea Avenue

Richmond, VA  23227

(804) 371-3338

(804) 371-3092 fax

mailto:Brooke.Rogers at dbvi.virginia.gov

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

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/VRCBVI_Strong

Facebook: VDBVI <https://www.facebook.com/VDBVI> 



**CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE**

This message (including any attachments) contains information that may be
confidential. Unless you are the intended recipient (or authorized to
receive for the intended recipient), you may not read, print, retain, use,
copy, distribute, or disclose to anyone the message or any information
contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please
advise the sender by reply e-mail, and destroy all copies of the original
message (including any attachments).

 

 

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From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Fri Sep 23 14:45:13 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2016 14:45:13 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2016 NFB of DC Blind Professionals Networking Event
 on 10-14-2016
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB1066ACC98EE4816133A0313E8FC80@DM3PR15MB1066.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

National Federation of the Blind of the District of Columbia



Annual State Convention



presents the



Blind Professionals Networking Event



on

Friday, October 14, 2016 from 4-7 p.m.



at the

Embassy Suites Convention Center

900 10th St. NW?Washington, DC

Bar at Finn & Porter Restaurant



The purpose of the event is for blind and visually impaired professionals to network and share resources, ideas, and success stories. Be sure to bring your business cards! *CASH Bar*





 If you have questions, please contact Janice Forbes at janiceforbes2012 at gmail.com<mailto:janiceforbes2012 at gmail.com>


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From markwroane at gmail.com  Sat Sep 24 15:01:46 2016
From: markwroane at gmail.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2016 11:01:46 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] FW: 2016 Family and Friends Day invitation
In-Reply-To: <C219E548573DFF40B20043BFA294760D752E62C7@COVMSGCES-MBX12>
References: <E7C35ECF3D84D649B75CF8BCB09072545E6ECB77@COVMSGCES-MBX13>
	<C219E548573DFF40B20043BFA294760D752E62C7@COVMSGCES-MBX12>
Message-ID: <000801d21674$92182900$b6487b00$@gmail.com>

Please see the attached invitation

 

 

From: Roane, Melody (DBVI) [mailto:Melody.Roane at dbvi.virginia.gov] 
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 11:36 AM
To: 'Mark W. Roane' <markwroane at gmail.com>
Subject: 2016 Family and Friends Day invitation

 

Mark,

 

Please post this event to the NFBV listserv.

 

Thanks.

 

Melody

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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Sun Sep 25 21:05:02 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2016 17:05:02 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Introducing the 2016 NFBV Exhibitor Passport Program
Message-ID: <002501d21770$7c42e320$74c8a960$@verizon.net>

>From Robert Parsons:

 

Greetings Federation Family

 

As the time for convention gets closer, I know that we all are gearing up
for preparations to visit our favorite seminars and sessions to find out
what's new and what has changed. If this is true for you, we can satisfy
that search for something new. On Friday, November 11, our exhibit hall will
boasts a combination of past time favorite vendors and new vendors that will
bring something fresh to the table. One way of encouraging that our
affiliate makes long lasting connections with these vendors is by making
sure that you visit the booths. Therefore, we have a challenge and incentive
for each of you.

 

This year, when you receive your registration packets, there will be a
separate card accompanying your banquet ticket and agenda labelled
"Exhibitor Passport." This card is very important because it is your tickets
to a possible prize at the end of convention. Bring this passport card with
you to the exhibit hall between 12pm-5pm and be sure to visit all of the
exhibitors. When you speak and connect with them, ask them to stamp your
individual passport. At the end of the day, if you have visited all of the
exhibitors and have stamps proving that you have done so, submit your
passport to Jackie Brown sometime that night or on Saturday where she will
verify you have done so and add your passport to the bag of potential
winners.

 

On Sunday, November 13, Jackie will then pull the winning passport and the
individual chosen will win a $50 cash prize. I hope that you all take
advantage of this opportunity and visit all the exhibitors you can at the
convention. Also, only the attendees that have preregistered will be given
passports, so please be sure to register for the convention now.

 

If there are any questions you may have about this program feel free to
email me at rob.parso3389 at gmail.com <mailto:rob.parso3389 at gmail.com>  or
call me at 804 200 3275.I look forward to connecting with you in November.

 

Robert Parsons

Exhibit Hall Coordinator

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.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 live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Sun Sep 25 21:10:47 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2016 17:10:47 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] 2016 Family and Friends Day
Message-ID: <002a01d21771$49c9c930$dd5d5b90$@verizon.net>

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired

2016 Family and Friends Day

 

Calling all blind and vision impaired teens, parents of blind teenagers, and
professionals in the field of blindness! The Virginia Rehabilitation Center
for the Blind and Vision Impaired invites you to join us for an action
packed day of fun and learning. 

 

Teens, if you've ever wondered how you could play sports as a blind person,
take public transportation to meet your friends at the mall, make more in
the kitchen than microwave popcorn, get a part-time job, plan for college,
and use the latest access technology to do your work faster, then join us at
VRCBVI. 

 

Parents, if you have questions about blindness and vision impairment this is
the place for you! At Family and Friends day you'll have the opportunity to
network with other parents of blind and VI teens, meet successful blind
adults who work in different fields, learn strategies for helping your
teenager plan ahead for the future, and so much more!

 

Teachers, VR Counselors, and other blindness professionals: learn tips and
tricks to help you better meet the needs of your blind students. Spend the
day with successful blind adults and hear about the skills they used to get
them to where they are today.  Spend time networking with other
professionals in your field.

 

Please join us for a day of discussions, panel sessions, and hands on
learning.  Lunch will be available for just $4.00 per person (no charge for
children under the age of 5).

 

What:

Family and Friends Day

 

Where: 

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired 

401 Azalea Ave. Richmond VA, 23227

 

When: 

Saturday, October 22, 2016 9:00AM-4:00PM

 

Who:

Blind and Visually Impaired teenagers, parents of blind teens, family and
friends who are interested in learning about blindness, blindness
professionals.

 

RSVP: 

To RSVP please call 804-371-3151. Please RSVP no later than Thursday,
October 20, 2016. 

 

 

 

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.

 



From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Mon Sep 26 15:05:44 2016
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:05:44 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] National Federation of the Blind Comments on
 Foundation Fighting Blindness #HowEyeSeeIt Campaign
In-Reply-To: <20160926130008.0EB742C6134@lx-web.nfb.org>
References: <20160926130008.0EB742C6134@lx-web.nfb.org>
Message-ID: <DM3PR15MB10663B445EECDFCB8CFA66998FCD0@DM3PR15MB1066.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

National Federation of the Blind Comments on Foundation Fighting Blindness #HowEyeSeeIt Campaign

Baltimore, Maryland (September 26, 2016): The National Federation of the Blind commented today on the #HowEyeSeeIt  challenge launched in the past month by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, which has garnered considerable recent publicity. The NFB has also delivered a letter<http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=5889&qid=1392482> to the Foundation Fighting Blindness, and NFB members are using the #HowEyeSeeIt hash tag to counter the campaign via social media.

Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "The National Federation of the Blind is deeply concerned that the #HowEyeSeeIt challenge, as currently structured, will do lasting harm to the ability of millions of blind Americans to live the lives we want. In encouraging people who are not blind to don blindfolds and make videos of themselves attempting everyday tasks, this campaign perpetuates the fears, misconceptions, and low expectations that society has about blindness by giving those who take the challenge or view the videos an inaccurate understanding of the lived experience of blind people. In particular, suggesting that it is difficult or impossible for blind parents to care for their children is false and irresponsible. As a blind father of three children who also happens to be married to a blind person, I can say unequivocally that, with nonvisual techniques, we can, and do, capably parent thriving children every day. Yet children have been removed from the custody of blind parents solely because of misconceptions about their ability to care for them, without any actual proof of abuse or neglect, and the #HowEyeSeeIt campaign threatens to worsen this already grave problem. This is only one example of how this campaign will harm the chances of blind people, including board members and supporters of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, to live productive and happy lives.

"To be clear, we have no quarrel with the Foundation Fighting Blindness or the medical research that it seeks to fund. However, we believe that this particular method of gathering support will harm the very people whom the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the National Federation of the Blind, in different but complementary ways, seek to help. I and other members of the National Federation of the Blind have told the Foundation Fighting Blindness that the perpetuation of misconceptions about, and by extension discrimination against, the blind is unacceptable, but so far we have been ignored. We therefore demand that the Foundation Fighting Blindness stop filling its coffers by spreading misconceptions and jeopardizing the dreams and aspirations of blind people."

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About the National Federation of the Blind

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.

National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street
at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, MD 21230
United States
(410) 659-9314


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

cdanielsen at nfb.org<mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>

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From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Mon Sep 26 23:44:30 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 19:44:30 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Introducing our 2016 Leadership Fellows Class
Message-ID: <000501d2184f$edaf7e30$c90e7a90$@verizon.net>

Dear NFB Family,

 

I write to announce our next Leadership Fellows Class.  The selection
committee consisting of Tracy Soforenko, Mark Roane, JoAnn Wilson and myself
are pleased with the interest in this second year of the program.

 

The new fellows are:

                

Alexander Castillo            Potomac Chapter

Earl Everett     Richmond Chapter

Michael Kitchens              Tidewater Chapter

Domonique Lawless       Richmond Chapter

Sean Mcmahon Potomac Chapter

Christopher O'Meally  Richmond Chapter

Joe Orozco          in Woodbridge

Robert Parsons Richmond Chapter

Evelyn Valdez    Potomac Chapter

 

Please join me in congratulating these newly appointed Leadership Fellows.
Extend to them your continued support for their success and that of the
Federation.

 

Sincerely,

Michael Kasey

President

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

 

 

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.

 



From michaelgkasey at verizon.net  Thu Sep 29 20:00:09 2016
From: michaelgkasey at verizon.net (Michael Kasey)
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:00:09 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Do not miss the Students Division FUN at the NFBV
 Convention!
Message-ID: <003701d21a8c$15830f60$40892e20$@verizon.net>

>From Kimberly Valko:

 

Dear Students

 

As excited as we are as a Federation family for the state convention in
Virginia Beach in November, I am even more excited to share the
opportunities and interesting programs that the Student Division has to
offer. Please join your fellow Virginia affiliate students in creating
memories and growing our membership by attending our student programming
during convention. The student's division will have a hand in a variety of
different affiliate events and seminars like the exhibit hall on Friday,
November 11, where we will be fundraising our popular shot glasses, raffle
tickets for a 50/50 prize, and delicious home baked peanut butter cookies.
We will also be providing even more exciting events throughout the weekend
including a delicious breakfast with our affiliate board, a luncheon and
meeting to discuss future division events, panel discussions to address
issues that students face every day at school and at home, and of course the
annual Youth Track that we all love. Also, attendance at these programs also
include a chance for you to win a few door prizes from the Student Division
including a $50 cash prize. 

 

If you are going to attend the convention and you are planning to take part
in our student programming, please send an email to our secretary, Jennifer
Shields, who will be able to count you in the running for door prizes and
add you to the list for the luncheon on Saturday, November 12. Her email
address is jen.shields929 at gmail.com <mailto:jen.shields929 at gmail.com> . We
would like for all students to confirm if they are coming or not by Friday,
October 21, 2016 in order to have an accurate count of how many students to
expect. When you send the email, just include the following in the message
body:

 

1.       Your name:

2.       Your Chapter:

 

3.     Contact Information: 

4.       The days you are attending convention:

5.       Your favorite pizza topping:

We look forward to meeting with you and having an exciting weekend on the
ocean front. 

 

Best Regard

 

Kimberly Valko, President

Virginia Association of Blind Students

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

 

 

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.

 



