From Justin.A.Haegele at hotmail.com  Sat Apr  1 13:27:13 2017
From: Justin.A.Haegele at hotmail.com (Justin Haegele)
Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2017 13:27:13 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Male Participants Needed: Research Recruitment
 about Physical Education Experiences
Message-ID: <BN6PR12MB160110963CF5FA193F7F3F85D6360@BN6PR12MB1601.namprd12.prod.outlook.com>

Dear NFB Discussion List:

We have received a wonderful response from women who are interested in participating in the below study. We are currently looking for 5 more male participants who would be willing to participate. Please review the below message and Thank you!



We are conducting a study exploring the experiences of males and females with visual impairments in physical education. We are looking at how both gender and having a visual impairment impacted physical education experiences. To conduct this study we need the participation of adult aged-individuals with visual impairments. This study will ask participants to complete a 60-90 minute interview with a research team member, and to communicate via email several times afterwards. We are searching for 20 individuals who are legally blind, 18 to 35 years of age, and had a visual impairment during their k-12 experience.



All participants who complete the 60-90 minute interview will receive a $20.00 gift cards. If you, or someone you know, is interested in participating in this study, please email Justin Haegele at jhaegele at odu.edu.



If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact me. My information is below. Thank you,



Justin A. Haegele, PhD, CAPE
Assistant Professor
Health & Physical Education
Department of Human Movement Sciences
Old Dominion University
 (757) 683-5338
2009 Student Recreation Center
Norfolk, VA 23529



From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Apr  2 11:03:01 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2017 07:03:01 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Mark your calendar and join us on Saturday, May 6,
 2017. State affiliate board meeting
Message-ID: <CC6E2B79-51A8-42E3-A5C8-71F68600BAC2@gmail.com>

Hello all,
The state affiliate board meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Richmond, Virginia. Please stay tuned for more information forthcoming.
We hope that all of you can join us! Make sure to mark your calendar's!

Christopher Walker
National Federation of the Blind 
Vice-President, Winchester Chapter
Corresponding Secretary, NFB of Virginia
Communications Committee Chair, NFB of Virginia
www.nfbv.org
chrisvinson1 at gmail.com
540.303.0080


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Apr  2 16:27:40 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2017 12:27:40 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Deadline Approaching for McDonald Fellowship Program
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TnFTH+jseyb2qoKfVx1L7vm3W+xDXj1jr2iXw2GuYX3LQ@mail.gmail.com>

2017 McDonald Fellowships to National Convention

The 2017 NFB National Convention is an experience you do not want to miss.

Many of those who have attended our national NFB  conventions are amazed at
how meeting and interacting with over 3000  other blind and low vision
convention attendees has positively changed their  lives. They not only
learn how the problems of vision loss can be overcome, but also experience
the confidence that comes with solutions.

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 recipient with costs of
attending our 2017 NFB National Convention to be held in Orlando, FL, from
July 10- July 15. Please note: The banquet ends late in the evening of
Saturday, July 15 and fellowship winners are expected to attend the banquet
so return travel must occur on Sunday, July 16 or later. This event will
take place at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

The McDonald Fellowship program was established in 1998 to assist those who
are legally blind and have never attended a convention of the National
Federation of the Blind (NFB) or those who have not attended in years and
wish to come to a convention this year.

Federationists 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.

We will link each of our fellowship winners with mentors who will assist
them in getting the most out of their national convention experience.
McDonald Fellowship winners are expected to attend the entire NFB
convention and share their experiences by addressing our 2017 NFB of
Virginia state convention.

Deadline for applications for the McDonald Fellowship is Saturday, April
15, 2017.  Winners will be announced May 15, 2017.

Your application should be in the form of a letter delivered via electronic
mail.  There is no specific form for the application.  Applicants should
write a brief letter outlining reasons why they should be considered for a
Fellowship and the letter must include:

A)      Name, Address, phone and email, contact information
B)      Chapter or other 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 Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Applications or questions about the Fellowship program should be sent to
Mary Durbin, Chairman, McDonald Fellowship Committee, email at Mary Durbin (
mrdurbin at cox.net)


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Apr  2 16:32:01 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2017 12:32:01 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Deadline Approaching for the Kenneth Jernigan
 Convention Scholarship Fund
Message-ID: <CAJnU-Tk4KKE1=T37cm-Ju9_4-AMvKqHjRmK3MqgrTHtjwHjtHA@mail.gmail.com>

The Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship Fund

by Allen Harris

>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 2017 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 Shingle Creek 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.

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 that 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
<mailto:kjscholarships at nfb.org> > or call his Baltimore, Maryland, office at
(410) 659-9314, extension 2415.

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.


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Apr  2 20:20:37 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2017 16:20:37 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] The fundraising committee needs you!
Message-ID: <3EDB4DAB-0D26-45AA-ACD8-A7F52209FAEC@gmail.com>

The fundraising committee is looking for you! We are gearing up for fundraising events for the state affiliate. We need your help and talents.
The fundraising committee conference call will take place tomorrow, Monday April third, 2017 at 7 PM Eastern time.
The telephone number is 712-432-0220 and the pass code is 998-6460 then press the pound key.
Join us as this will help raise money for the state affiliate for many great programs and activities 

Christopher Walker
National Federation of the Blind 
Vice-President, Winchester Chapter
Corresponding Secretary, NFB of Virginia
Communications Committee Chair, NFB of Virginia
www.nfbv.org
chrisvinson1 at gmail.com
540.303.0080


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Wed Apr  5 03:25:54 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2017 23:25:54 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Upcoming Events for the Chesapeake Bay Chapter
Message-ID: <CAJnU-T=1REkrrfL7eruaQ1E9566kyF1xYiwOiPHwe-eRTNOdqQ@mail.gmail.com>

*Upcoming Events for the Chesapeake Bay Chapter*



*Saturday, April 15th*

Deadline for McDonald Fellowship applications; please encourage all new
members and those that have not been to a National Convention to apply.  If
they have any questions, please have them call me.



*Saturday, April 22nd*

ChesBay meeting.  We meet from 11 am to 1 pm.  At the Virginian Steak
House, 620 First Colonial Road in Virginia Beach.  We always meet on the
4th Saturday of the month.  We would love any of you to come join us.



*Saturday, April 29th*

 Lions event that our Lions club and NFB group work on.  It is a fundraiser
to help fund different projects for the blind such as the bus for the
annual Burkeville Lodge trip for the Hampton Alumni, Portsmouth?s Park and
Rec Center?s Arts and Crafts for the blind, etc.   We will be having a 1
mile poker walk and a corn hole tournament; they each cost $10 to
participate.  There will be food and entertainment as well.



*Saturday, April 29th*

The Lions will also be having an audible egg hunt for kids who are blind
and their siblings.  The kids can hear the beeping eggs, find them, and
turn them in for candy filled eggs.   Adults can do this after the kids are
done.  There will also be arts and crafts for the kids to do as well.



*Friday, May 5th*

Cinco de Mayo night.  We will be selling Mexican food, desserts, and drinks
for $10.  Come out and enjoy the fun.  I will be sending a flyer out later
with more details.  This will be held at the Endependence Center, 6300
Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA.



*Monday, May 29th*

Our meeting date in May.  Hope to see you.



Mary Durbin

757-431-1205 (home)

757-472-2495 (cell)

757-962-3913 (fax)

mrdurbin at cox.net


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Wed Apr  5 16:09:52 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2017 12:09:52 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Lyft,
 National Federation of the Blind Announce Accessibility
 Improvements for Riders Who Travel with Service Animals
In-Reply-To: <auto-000080320337@mailfront1.g2host.com>
References: <auto-000080320337@mailfront1.g2host.com>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-T=jT9MjYTtPAuBRS6RWVq+CCOQWxJcWMYuZJjiwr1t_8g@mail.gmail.com>

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**CONTACT:*
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330 <(410)%20659-9314>
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen at nfb.org


*Scott Coriell *Lyft
(802) 353-1449
scoriell at lyft.com







*Lyft and the National Federation of the Blind Announce Comprehensive
Accessibility Improvements for Lyft Riders Who Travel with Service Animals *


Lyft and the National Federation of the Blind today announced a
collaborative effort to ensure reliable and equal service to individuals
who are blind and use service animals. Lyft?s affirmative and proactive
efforts will help ensure its convenient and affordable transportation
services are available to riders who are blind and use service animals
across the United States.

As part of that effort, Lyft today kicked off the company?s first Service
Animal Month, which is part of a multi-pronged initiative to ensure that *all
*individuals with disabilities who travel with service animals on the Lyft
platform can fully enjoy the benefits of connecting with drivers through
the Lyft app.

Lyft has also announced a new policy which clarifies that every Lyft rider
who has a service animal must be accommodated, regardless of a driver?s
preferences or circumstances. Lyft drivers who don't comply with the new
policy may face immediate and permanent deactivation from the platform.
Lyft is also committing to a number of driver education initiatives that
are aimed squarely at raising awareness of the new service animal policy
amongst its driver community.  Drivers will be educated about the new
service animal policy through videos, announcements, and other outreach,
that will begin as soon as a driver is approved to perform rides, and will
continue throughout the driver?s business relationship with Lyft. Lyft is
also working to improve customer service for blind riders.

Lucy Greco, Accessibility Evangelist for UC Berkeley said ?I am so pleased
that Lyft was willing to work with us to improve access for riders with
service animals.  I look forward to using Lyft once the changes are in
place.?

Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said:
"Companies like Lyft are empowering blind people to live the lives we want
by providing fast, convenient and affordable transportation. This
empowerment can only be real and complete, however, if all blind people,
including those who use guide dogs, are able to access the service when and
where they need it, without fear that they will be refused service. My wife
Melissa uses a guide dog, and consequently our family has occasionally
experienced the refusal of transportation services, which violates the
legal and civil rights of the blind and people with disabilities. The
National Federation of the Blind applauds Lyft's commitment to improve its
service to guide dog users, and we look forward to working with Lyft to
ensure that its efforts to do so are meaningful and effective."

Laura Copeland, Lyft?s Head of Community said, ?Lyft is excited to partner
with the NFB to confirm its commitment that everyone who requests a ride
through the Lyft app is provided with equal service, regardless of whether
the rider is accompanied by a service animal.  At Lyft, we are committed to
creating a community where everyone feels welcome, comfortable, and
respected.  Drivers should always say yes when it comes to transporting
riders with service animals.?

Lyft is implementing these changes pursuant to an agreement with the
National Federation of the Blind (NFB), and Lucy Greco and Lynda Johnson,
who both travel with guide dogs. NFB, Ms. Greco, and Ms. Johnson were
represented by Michael Bien, Gay C. Grunfeld and Michael Nunez of Rosen
Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP, Mary-Lee K. Smith and Julia Marks of Disability
Rights Advocates, and Timothy Elder of the TRE Legal Practice, in the
negotiations that led to these changes.




*### *


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.



*About Lyft *Lyft was founded in June 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer
to improve people?s lives with the world?s best transportation. Lyft is the
fastest growing rideshare company in the U.S and is available in more than
300 cities. Lyft is preferred by drivers and passengers for its safe and
friendly experience, and its commitment to effecting positive change for
the future of our cities.



*About the TRE Legal Practice *TRE Legal is a law firm focusing on the
rights of blind people, including the right to independently access
technology-based services.  For more information, visit www.trelegal.com
<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7928&qid=1755722>
.



*About Disability Rights Advocates *DRA is the leading nonprofit disability
rights legal center advancing equal rights and opportunities for people
with all types of disabilities nationwide. For more information, visit
www.dralegal.org
<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7929&qid=1755722>,
or contact Julia Marks, jmarks at dralegal.org.



*About Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP *Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP
is a law firm that has extensive experience representing people with
disabilities in litigation against public and private entities. For more
information, visit http://rbgg.com/
<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7930&qid=1755722>,
or contact Michael Nunez, mnunez at rbgg.com.
National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
United States
(410) 659-9314

<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/unsubscribe?reset=1&jid=6388&qid=1755722&h=7fd67532e0fe6b27>


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Wed Apr  5 16:11:08 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2017 12:11:08 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of
 the Blind Proud to Present Documentary on Blind Youth
In-Reply-To: <auto-000080410150@mailfront1.g2host.com>
References: <auto-000080410150@mailfront1.g2host.com>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TkqJRzesMGy+T-T+a17TJZ1Oy5dPbSQKkmaHEPbZOEGtg@mail.gmail.com>

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: *Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330 <(410)%20659-9314>

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

cdanielsen at nfb.org




*National Federation of the Blind Proud to Present Documentary on Blind
Youth **Do You Dream in Color? Tells Stories of Blind Students*
*Baltimore, Maryland (April 4, 2017):* The National Federation of the
Blind, in collaboration with the filmmakers, is proud to present *Do You
Dream in Color?,* a new, critically acclaimed documentary about blind youth
and the educational and societal challenges they face. The film, directed
by Abigail Fuller and Sarah Ivy, is available through video-on-demand
platforms from Uncork?d Entertainment, and public screenings are being
planned.

Connor, Nick, Sarah, and Carina are like most teenagers navigating the
growing pains of high school, but unlike their peers these four teens face
another challenge ? they?re blind. *Do You Dream in Color?* is a poignant
coming of age story that captures the inspired journeys of four courageous
teenagers as they strive to achieve their goals: to be a sponsored
skateboarder, to travel the world, to become a rock star and to be the
first family member to graduate high school. Their extraordinary stories
shine a provocative light on both the social and institutional obstacles
faced by people who are blind in the sighted world and what it takes to
surmount these barriers.

Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said:
"This film is a beautiful and powerful chronicle of four young people
striving to achieve their goals and live the lives they want in the face of
the low expectations and misconceptions that too often erect barriers
between blind people and our dreams. In particular, the film accurately
portrays the ways in which our public education system fails blind
students. Watching it deeply moved me and made me more determined, as a
blind person, a father of blind children, and the leader of the National
Federation of the Blind, to fight all the harder for young people like the
courageous, focused, and charismatic teens we see on screen. The National
Federation of the Blind is pleased and proud to work with the makers and
distributors of this well-crafted and enlightening movie to bring it to a
wider audience. This collaboration is a natural fit for us because the film
highlights the need for our continuing work to promote Braille literacy
<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7960&qid=1757799>,
expand opportunities for blind students in STEM education
<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7961&qid=1757799>,
advocate for equal access
<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7962&qid=1757799>
to educational technology, and fight for the legal and civil rights
<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7963&qid=1757799>
of blind students throughout the nation. We believe that the stories told
in this film will spark discussion and enhance understanding of the true
challenges faced by the blind, as well as demonstrating that blindness
itself is not the characteristic that defines an individual or his or her
future."

A winner with film festival audiences and critics, garnering major awards
at the Dallas International Film Festival, San Luis Obispo International
Film Festival, and Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, *Do You Dream in
Color?* has been described as ?powerfully human" by Truth on Cinema and as
"a film that will touch your head and your heart" by Unseen Films.

For more information, including the trailer and where and how to experience
the film, visit www.doyoudreamincolor.com
<https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7964&qid=1757799>
.



*### *
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 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD
21230 | (410) 659-9314 <(410)%20659-9314>*


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Thu Apr  6 11:06:16 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2017 07:06:16 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: Financial Assistance Requests for Attending
 the 2017 National Convention
In-Reply-To: <032701d2ae73$fce1e360$f6a5aa20$@gmail.com>
References: <CY4PR09MB141344854AC37B3ADA602B3A87080@CY4PR09MB1413.namprd09.prod.outlook.com>
	<012901d2ace7$dc633e00$9529ba00$@gmail.com>
	<032701d2ae73$fce1e360$f6a5aa20$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-T=2nwyFbMQdyXDtVg0B2Y=xEPv_t7m0QKvAr2_BuKROwQ@mail.gmail.com>

Our National convention is a highlight for the year and the 2017 convention
will be no exception. The convention dates are a little different this year
so we want to make sure people are planning accordingly. The convention
will begin Monday, July 10 and end late after the banquet on Saturday
evening, July 15. Most people will be departing on Sunday, July 16.



We want everyone to plan this into your calendar and your budget so you can
be there to join us.



We strongly encourage people to apply to both the McDonald Fellowship and
Kenneth Jernigan convention Scholarship programs which target first time
convention attendees.



Every year, the affiliate president will receive a few requests for
convention assistance from affiliate members. I am putting some ground
rules in place to help clarify expectations.


If you are planning to request assistance, please send your request to me
in email. Your request should factor in the following:



   1. What are my total expected costs:

What should I expect to pay for convention factoring in expected costs for
travel, lodging, meals, and a banquet ticket and convention registration? I
have no idea how much it costs to get from your home to the Rosen Shingle
Creek in Orlando. You need to do the research. In addition, the banquet is
a highlight of the convention and you don?t want to miss it. Many people
choose to share rooms and you will start seeing roommate requests posted to
our announce list starting soon.



   1. What can I afford myself

No one will be going to convention for free. The Jernigan Scholarships and
McDonald Fellowships do not provide all the funding for convention for
first timers. Individuals requesting financial assistance should expect to
make a significant contribution to your convention expenses. You should be
factoring in this expense into your budget.



   1. What is my chapter contributing?

Your chapter is a resource for financial assistance. Do not come to the
Virginia Affiliate requesting financial assistance if you have not asked
your local chapter. I will be following up with chapter presidents to
understand how you are contributing at the chapter level to programming and
fundraising.



   1. How much are you requesting from the affiliate

After considering other sources, how much are you requesting from the
Virginia affiliate. Please note that we do not provide funding in advance.
Mark Roane will provide funding at convention but you need to work locally
to get your travel and room expenses addressed. You should definitely
expect to attend the Virginia Caucus, probably Tuesday evening, July 11 at
10:00 PM to receive the financial assistance. It is not Mark?s job to hunt
you down at convention and it is not Mark?s job to provide you funds as you
walk into the hotel.  However, Mark will gladly sell you some Virginia
Peanuts.



Speaking of selling, fundraising is the means through which we have the
resources to provide financial assistance. When I talk to your chapter
president, I am checking to determine if you are engaged in the chapter and
affiliate fundraising. We will certainly be selling items at the Virginia
table at convention and you will be expected to help with that activity if
you receive financial assistance. You should be hustling throughout
convention and afterward back in Virginia to sell our products to fund our
movement.



We are asking that requests are submitted no later than June 1, 2017. You
should be planning in advance, booking your hotel room and taking advantage
of the early registration pricing.



We want everyone to join us in Orlando and we hope this guidance clarifies
the process. However, if you have questions, I am glad to address them.


Tracy Soforenko

President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

202 285-4595 <(202)%20285-4595>

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Thu Apr  6 22:32:59 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2017 18:32:59 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Echo Dot Raffle
Message-ID: <CAJnU-T=vd83JMPgmhEN75E=dFSdh0UBb+swNERKws7+dFnTHmQ@mail.gmail.com>

The Chesapeake Bay chapter is holding a raffle to win an Echo Dot.

?         $5 for one ticket

?         $10 for three tickets



To purchase tickets call or email Theresa Willis at 757-286-9407
theresa_willis at hotmail.com

The final drawing will be on Saturday, May 27th at the Chesapeake Bay
chapter meeting.



Theresa Willis

President, Chesapeake Bay chapter

757-286-9407

theresa_willis at hotmail.com


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Thu Apr  6 22:44:20 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2017 18:44:20 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Virtual Chapter President Retreat
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TkGqEJ8+183qLU0mYFX+gHXmFVtJimzfiGx6FiUHymZ3g@mail.gmail.com>

To All Chapter Presidents,



Good news!  The Virtual Chapter Presidents Retreat is now up and running.
We will be having our first conference call on the 3rd Tuesday, April 18th
at 7 p.m.  I am looking forward  to this new and exciting program that will
not only build bonds between our chapter presidents but will also
strengthen us to be more effective presidents and to make us stronger
leaders in the affiliate.



Uricka Harrison

President Peninsula Chapter

2nd Vice-President, NFBV State Affiliate



If you have any questions before the call, please email me at
missharrison41 at verizon.net



PS

Remember to bring topics to be discussed


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Fri Apr  7 22:11:50 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2017 18:11:50 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: Student Division Providing Lunch for State
 Board Meeting
In-Reply-To: <002a01d2afc9$7fa4f4d0$7eeede70$@gmail.com>
References: <002a01d2afc9$7fa4f4d0$7eeede70$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-Tk6-1tTgpMxp4Hw97pCaSKKk8Xy_Lc_Atm0wf7Vo-zurQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hello Federationists



I hope this message reaches you all in great health and spirit. I am
writing to provide a delicious option for lunch during the May 2017 State
Board Meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia. The
Virginia Association of Blind Students will be providing pizza lunches for
all members that are interested. Lunch costs $5 per person and will include
2 slices of pizza and your choice of a canned soda or bottle of water. We
will also be providing snacks for those who are interested. Snacks will
include honey buns and granola bars and the cost will be $1. If you are
interested in a lunch or snack for the state board meeting in Richmond,
please email me to sign up at rob.parso3389 at gmail.com . In the email,
please let me know your name, chapter, and whether you want cheese or
pepperoni on your pizza. I will add it to a list and will wait for your
payment at the meeting itself. It would be best to let us know before the
meeting so that I can have an idea of how much pizza to buy.



The state board meeting of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Virginia Rehabilitation
Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired. The address is 401 Azalea Avenue,
Richmond, VA 23227.



Best Regards



Robert E. Parsons Jr.

President, Richmond Chapter

President, Virginia Association of Blind Students

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Randolph Macon College '18

Phone: 804 200 3275 <(804)%20200-3275>

"Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Apr  9 14:02:10 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2017 10:02:10 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: Fredericksburg Walk with the Blind on Saturday,
 April 22
In-Reply-To: <018301d2b0e2$b06c9810$1145c830$@verizon.net>
References: <018301d2b0e2$b06c9810$1145c830$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TneYj4OYY0dO7koAOe26kp9T9RFpMVe1UgwwC4biSSQfg@mail.gmail.com>

>From Holly Frisch


On behalf of the Historic Fredericksburg chapter, we invite you to join us
April 22 for our 15th annual Walk With the Blind.  We will commence at the
City Dock and end at the library.  Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 and the
walk starts at 10:00.


For more details and directions, contact Holly Frish



Holly Frisch, President

540) 899-7747 <(540)%20899-7747>

Holly at volunteersfortheblind.org


From richard43manor at gmail.com  Sun Apr  9 16:24:04 2017
From: richard43manor at gmail.com (Rick Holley)
Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2017 12:24:04 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] April At Large Chapter Meeting
Message-ID: <0724AECFBC5842BDB00D5C92F988229B@LENOVO0A00C700>

Greetings one and all.

April At Large Chapter Meeting
Date: April 11, 2017
Time: 8 PM
Call No. : 877-394-5901
Passcode: 6149670
Subjects: Final draft of constitution and ideas for the future meetings

Rick Holley
New email address: richard43manor at gmail.com
.

From webmaster at nfb.org  Tue Apr  4 14:01:56 2017
From: webmaster at nfb.org (National Federation of the Blind)
Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2017 10:01:56 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] National Federation of the Blind T-Shirt Design
 Contest
Message-ID: <20170404140156.E0FF72C5FAF@lx-web.nfb.org>

This summer, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) will hold the tenth
anniversary NFB Youth Slam [1], a weeklong science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM) program. Through our NFB Youth Slams, we have
transformed the lives of over 400 blind students by exposing them to the
tools, nonvisual techniques, and confidence that make it possible for blind
people to work and study in STEM disciplines. 

The NFB is seeking artists who can capture the excitement and energy of our
Youth Slam program and design our official 10th anniversary t-shirt. Your
design should reflect the brand personality of the National Federation of
the Blind: inviting, powerful, innovative, and inspirational. The winner
will receive special recognition and a reward! 

How can you submit your design and what are the rules? 

1. Your design must include the National Federation of the Blind logo (see
attached [2]). 

2. Your design must include the text "10th Anniversary National Federation
of the Blind Youth Slam." 

3. Your design must be science/STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics) related. 

4. Your design must be no smaller than 8 by 8 inches and no bigger than 11
by 11 inches. 

5. All submissions should be in a high resolution PDF or EPS file format
with fonts converted to outlines. 

Please submit your designs online at our NFB Media Upload Form [3]. 

The deadline to submit your design is Friday, April 28, 2017. The winner
will be announced in May.

 The National Federation of the Blind reserves the right to choose a winner
and make any alterations to the design such as color, image size, etc. For
further information regarding copyright please refer to our media terms and
conditions (see attached [4]). 

Questions can be directed to STEM at nfb.org by email or by phone at (410)
659-9314, extension 2418. Good luck! 

 		 [5] 

 		 [6] 

 		 [7]

 		 [8]

 		 [9]

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND | 200 E WELLS STREET | BALTIMORE, MD 21230
| (410) 659-9314
 Unsubscribe [10] | Opt Out [11]| Sign up for email newsletter [12] 

 		200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
United States




Links:
------
[1] https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7824&qid=1757250
[2] https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/files/nfb-logo-lg.jpg
[3] https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7902&qid=1757250
[4] https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7903&qid=1757250
[5] https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7826&qid=1757250
[6] https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7827&qid=1757250
[7] https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7828&qid=1757250
[8] https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7829&qid=1757250
[9] https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7830&qid=1757250
[10] https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/unsubscribe?reset=1&jid=6419&qid=1757250&h=8f8afdf8d0cef1d0
[11] https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/optout?reset=1&jid=6419&qid=1757250&h=8f8afdf8d0cef1d0
[12] https://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7832&qid=1757250
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: NFB_Media_Terms.doc
Type: application/msword
Size: 30208 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org/attachments/20170404/423dffa4/attachment.doc>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: NEW_NFB_Logo_CMYK_Square.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 774760 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org/attachments/20170404/423dffa4/attachment.jpg>

From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Apr  9 19:32:10 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2017 15:32:10 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: NFB-seniors Conference Call for April - Live
 the Life You Want
In-Reply-To: <000801d2b151$ef23e4e0$cd6baea0$@net>
References: <000801d2b151$ef23e4e0$cd6baea0$@net>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TkJSVykoV7McBSWd6F=a7VFxBec2JyK4d9uCkp+mkyr6A@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all,

Below is an announcement concerning the National Senior Division monthly
conference call on April    13 at 4:00.

Meeting Topic: "Live The Life You Want:  Be A Senior In Charge of Your
Destiny." .

See below.

Nancy Yeager
NFBV Senior Division
(703) 283-2524


Announcement--NFB SENIOR DIVISION SECOND 2017 CONFERENCE CALL

April 13th, this coming Thursday!



Topic: Live The Life You Want: Be A Senior In Charge of Your Destiny-
Moderated by Diane McGeorge and Duncan Larsen



Information on calling:



Times:

4:00 Eastern time

3:00 Central Time

2:00 Mountain Time

1:00 Pacific Time



Numbers to join in:

To dial into the call: 712 432-1500

access code: 759633 followed by the pound key



Note: We ask as a courtesy to others and, for you also to hear the call more
clearly - after joining the call put yourself in mute mode by pressing star
6. You will be able to hear everyone on the call but we will not hear any
extra noise from your location such as your clock chiming, dog barking, or
rattling of dishes. When you wish to participate, simply press star 6 again,
and you will unmute yourself and be able to enter into the conversation.
Please re-mute after you have finished your comments.



We hope you will join us on any or all of these conference calls. Please

tell your friends and fellow seniors so they can join as well.



National Senior division President- Ruth Sager


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Mon Apr 10 08:00:39 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 04:00:39 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Save the dates! You won't want to miss out!
Message-ID: <0BC55604-F508-4EFF-91FD-7ACE7132F5C9@gmail.com>

The national Federation of the blind of Virginia state convention will be held from Friday, November 3 to Sunday, November 5, 2017 being held at the Westin in Tysons corner, Virginia.
You won't want to miss out on this exciting convention! Be sure to mark your calendar.

Christopher Walker
National Federation of the Blind 
Vice-President, Winchester Chapter
Corresponding Secretary, NFB of Virginia
Communications Committee Chair, NFB of Virginia
www.nfbv.org
chrisvinson1 at gmail.com
540.303.0080


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Tue Apr 11 21:55:30 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:55:30 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: Roanoke Times joins NFB-NEWSLINE
In-Reply-To: <19811235.1491939646781.JavaMail.Administrator@newsline-b>
References: <19811235.1491939646781.JavaMail.Administrator@newsline-b>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-T=w=zRm=tmc=dz=U-dcbappBDEHwP1otq+CzqafJe-MOA@mail.gmail.com>

NFB-NEWSLINE is pleased to add The Roanoke Times to our newspapers in
Virginia.

The Roanoke Times provides award-winning news coverage for Roanoke and
Southwest Virginia. Founded in 1886, the daily paper is one of the
best-read newspapers in the country, and the website is the region's
leading local news site.

According to the 2011 Scarborough "Ranker Report," The Roanoke Times ranks
fifth in the country in terms of percentage of adults reading a newspaper
on weekdays in that newspaper's coverage area.

We hope you enjoy this award-winning newspaper.

Your NFB-NEWSLINE Team


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 13 00:08:22 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:08:22 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Kernel Books Available
 to All
In-Reply-To: <auto-000080264419@mailfront2.g2host.com>
References: <auto-000080264419@mailfront2.g2host.com>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-T=uCpRm_dZiaMuSSiChxAZvgU98zqQyJ1N4rmBsYUncdw@mail.gmail.com>

*Dear Fellow Federationists: *In 1991 the National Federation of the Blind
began publishing a series of small volumes called Kernel Books. The books
contained stories written by blind people about our lives, designed to show
that they are not much different from the lives of our sighted friends,
family members, and peers. We called them Kernel Books because each story
contained a "kernel," such as an incident or a challenge that revealed a
truth about blindness and blind people. We encouraged the sharing of these
volumes with the public to increase understanding and combat low
expectations and misconceptions about blindness.

The Kernel Books are a valuable part of our organizational literature and
heritage. As an organization, we deeply value and treasure the real-life
stories of hope and inspiration contained in our Kernel Book series. But
the way that the public acquires information has changed, with more and
more people reading and consuming information in a digital form. While the
stories in the Kernel Books are timeless, the paperback volumes that
contain them are not. Consequently, we are planning to re-purpose these
stories to make them more widely available in digital formats. At the same
time, we would like to get many of the existing paperback Kernel Books in
our storage facility out into the world and into the hands of those who
would benefit from reading them. To that end, we are offering free cases (a
case contains fifty books) on a first-come, first-served basis of the
following Kernel Books published after 2000:

?              Oh, Wow
?              Safari
?              Reaching for the Top in the Land Down Under
?              Not Much of a Muchness
?              The Lessons of the Earth
?              Imagine
?              Celebrate
?              To Reach for the Stars


We are making these cases of books available so that chapters, affiliates,
and divisions can distribute them within their local communities or to new
members and supporters. You might donate some books to your local library,
distribute copies to senior centers, take some books to church or to
meetings of community organizations with which you are involved, give the
books out as free literature at community festivals and events, and more.
If you are interested in receiving a free case of any of these titles,
please contact the Independence Market at (410) 659-9314, extension 2216
<(410)%20659-9314>, or at independencemarket at nfb.org.

We hope that many individuals, chapters, and affiliates will take advantage
of this opportunity to spread our message of hope, love, and determination
far and wide. The Kernel Books show how blind people live the lives we want
and invite others to understand and support our work for the full and equal
integration of the blind into society. Let's make sure that all of the
copies of these books we can get into circulation are distributed before we
transition these stories to new platforms and formats oriented towards
reaching a new generation of readers.



Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.
Director of Public Relations
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, Ext. 2330 <(410)%20659-9314> | cdanielsen at nfb.org
Twitter: @rlawyer


The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we
work together to help blind people live the lives they want.


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 13 10:47:35 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 06:47:35 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: Greater Alexandria chapter meeting
In-Reply-To: <092901d2b401$3b786a80$b2693f80$@gmail.com>
References: <092901d2b401$3b786a80$b2693f80$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TmZu_+Eixw6gg7=zN4VdHBm6R7FopbVtLEOP+E-cw6u9A@mail.gmail.com>

The Greater Alexandria chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of
Virginia will hold its next meeting on Monday evening at 7:00pm EDT, April
24, in the club house of the Carlyle Place Apartments at 2251 Eisenhower
Ave, Alexandria, 22314. Please come and be a part of history as we launch a
new chapter in northern Virginia.

The evening's agenda will include electing the chapter's first officers and
board, adopting a constitution, and sharing ideas about future events and
activities that the chapter may undertake. Light refreshments will be on
hand, but feel free to bring your dinner, bring a friend, bring your ideas!
All are welcome.

For more information please feel free to call or text Brian Miller at
703-785-9929, or by email at brianrmiller88 at gmail.com. Directions from the
metro station follow, but please note there are also a number of buses that
can bring you right to the building.

See you April 24!

Directions from Eisenhower metro to the Carlyle Place Apartments at 2251
Eisenhower Ave:


The Yellow line is the only train that comes to Eisenhower Avenue Metro
station. If you are coming from Arlington or the District you will be
heading towards Huntington, and if from Huntington, toward Mt. Vernon
Square. Eisenhower Ave station is just one stop from the end of the line at
Huntington.

Take the elevator or steps down and simply walk straight ahead to the fare
gates and swipe your smart trip card to exit. Once through the fare gates
walk forward about 20 feet and turn right to go out the big iron gate ? you
will pass a bus transfer machine on your right; just past that is the gate.
Continue walking straight until you hit the cross walk. Cross the service
road/bus lane and you will hit a sidewalk leading left. There are curb cuts
on each  side of the crosswalk so you know how to line up. Follow that
sidewalk with the service road on your left; you are walking toward
Eisenhower Ave, so you should hear lots of traffic in front of you.

When you reach Eisenhower Avenue, just keep following the sidewalk around
to the right as it merges into Eisenhower Ave. Keep walking one block with
Eisenhower Avenue on your left, and grass on your right. When you get to
the end of that block there is a crosswalk signal button; it will be
ticking so you can find it. Push to button to engage the pedestrian
crossing signal. Turn to face Eisenhower so you can cross to the other side
when the signal starts ticking faster and louder. Cross Eisenhower to the
opposite side, then turn right to cross Mill Race, a two lane road now in
front of you that makes up the intersection you are navigating. Cross Mill
Race, with Eisenhower now on your right, and 2251 is the big building right
there on the next block.

Keep walking forward with the building on your left and the street on your
right. You will pass a few storefronts ? the Uptown Market, Uptown Cleaner,
Top Coat nail Salon, and a hair salon and then the main entrance for the
Carlyle Place apartments is next. You may detect a metal heating grate on
your left just before reaching the front door ? this is a good cue that you
are almost there.

There is a small lobby just as you enter the building, and a concierge at
the front desk who can help you if you have questions. To find the club
house where the meeting is, simply go to the left of the front desk, and
turn left down the hallway. Follow the hallway to the end and the elevators
are on the right. Go to the fourth floor and turn left out of the
elevators, then a quick left again and follow that hallway down to the club
house. The hallway makes a few partial lefts and rights, but it is only 40
feet or so, and the club house is right there. We will try to have people
watching out for one another, but feel free to call if you need help . My
mobile is 703-785-9929.

You may also consider taking an Uber or Lyft. If you do a shared ride, it
is rarely more than $6 from anywhere within greater Alexandria.


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 13 10:50:40 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 06:50:40 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fairfax Chapter Meeting
Message-ID: <CAJnU-T=BZ1ECex-1jpjtP66qrRsT=E_NGH6SxeXGATOXu08oCg@mail.gmail.com>

Hello from the Fairfax Chapter,

We are so fortunate this month. Our guest for our April 20 meeting is the
Chairman of our state affiliate?s newest division. Mike Valentino is Chair
of our state Guide Dog Division.

He really knows his stuff and he would love to answer our questions about
getting, training, and using them.

If you have any questions about guide dogs and are looking for answers you
can count on, then you must attend our April 20 meeting of the Fairfax
Chapter.

When: Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 6:30 pm till 8:30 pm.
Where: Fairfax Red Lobster, 10325 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax

For more info, contact John Bailey at 703.994.2040 or via email at
john_bailey17 at hotmail.com


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 13 20:38:12 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:38:12 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: Proposed Changes to the NFB of Virginia
 Scholarship program for consideration by chapters before the May 6 Board
 meeting
In-Reply-To: <002701d2b457$c6269f20$5273dd60$@gmail.com>
References: <002701d2b457$c6269f20$5273dd60$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-T=GG2HOSaz1Zoe0E=cfL2-gEES9Tt+eydumrRg=zndUyw@mail.gmail.com>

Please find below a proposal from the NFB of Virginia James Nelson
Scholarship Committee to change our scholarship program to encourage a
greater number of students to participate by attending and engaging in
state convention. We are hoping board delegates will discuss this proposal
within chapters and can be ready to vote on this proposal by the May 6 NFB
of Virginia Board meeting.

.

>From Brian Miller, NFB of Virginia Scholarship chair



National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

James F. Nelson Scholarship Program

Proposal for the academic year 2017-2018



The NFB of Virginia scholarship committee:

Brian Miller, Ph.D., chair

Tasha Hubbard

Patrick Johnson, Ph.D.

Derek Manners, esq.

Jennifer Shields



The scholarship committee was charged by the Virginia affiliate board to
explore innovative approaches to the scholarship program for the coming
academic year, with particular attention to increasing the number of
applicants, to build local chapters, and strengthen the student division as
well as the affiliate as a whole. With that charge in mind, the committee
proposes to the affiliate board that Virginia adopt a modified version of
the program successfully implemented in Massachusetts in 2014. The proposed
program would include the following elements:



*The NFB of Virginia will offer up to three merit-based scholarships in the
amount of $1,500 chosen from a pool of qualified applicants. A qualified
applicant means: An individual who is a resident of Virginia, and/or will
be a full time student in Virginia in the academic year 2017-2018; is
certified legally blind; and attends and participates fully in the 2017 NFB
of Virginia state convention.


*Applications will be accepted beginning in May, pending board approval,
with a deadline of early October. The scholarship committee hopes to have a
list of individuals who have applied for national scholarships to ensure
they are aware of the opportunity to apply for the Virginia state
scholarship as well.


*In order to win a scholarship, qualified applicants must attend the state
convention in the fall. The state affiliate will cover most of the basic
expenses for attending state convention. This would include room, some
meals (including banquet), and registration. Up to three applicants would
share a room to minimize expense. Applicants who travel with their spouse
to convention may have their own room, but the affiliate will only pay for
half the cost of the room. Similarly, if an applicant brings a child  to
convention, they may share the room with a spouse or care-giver, but only
half the cost of the room will be covered. The affiliate will not cover the
cost of day care, although applicants will be informed that very affordable
day care is available at convention.


*The scholarship committee, working closely with the student division and
affiliate board and chapter leaders, will make every effort to connect
applicants to their nearest local chapter to seek assistance with
transportation to the state convention.


*An application will not be considered complete until the applicant has
pre-registered for the state convention and purchased a banquet ticket.
These expenses will be reimbursed at convention, and will serve as a mark
of good faith that the applicant will attend.


*Applicants would be expected to participate in scheduled convention
activities, which may include a student breakfast; an applicant mixer with
the committee and affiliate board members; the student division lunch; and
any other activities the committee or affiliate board deems appropriate.


*Final selection of scholarship winners from the qualified applicants would
be determined by the scholarship committee prior to the banquet at the
state convention in Tyson?s Corner, Virginia. Scholarship winners would be
announced by the scholarship committee chair during the banquet. Checks
would be mailed to winners shortly following the conclusion of the
convention. All decisions of the scholarship committee are final.


*To preclude potential abuse of the affiliate?s support of convention
attendance, individuals may apply no more than three times in the course of
their current academic program. Individuals who have already won two
scholarships from the affiliate may not apply. Exceptions to these rules
may be granted in rare instances by petition to the affiliate president or
a designated board member who may then recommend an exception be considered
by the scholarship chair in consultation with the scholarship committee.



Estimated cost:



*$4,500 if three scholarships are awarded.

*Approximately $250 per applicant who attends the convention.

*$200 total for the applicant breakfast.

*Assuming a minimum of ten applicants, with three scholarships awarded, the
approximate total cost would be $7,200. This cost would rise with the
number of applicants.


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Mon Apr 17 10:57:44 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2017 06:57:44 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: Join Us at the NFB of Virginia May 6 Board
 Meeting
In-Reply-To: <000001d2b722$aabdc420$00394c60$@gmail.com>
References: <000001d2b722$aabdc420$00394c60$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-Tk+WGfpV3q-pfCuFUkHAwR8Zub9Jt09tHuVkW8KhkKekw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Virginia Federationists:



We are planning an exciting May 6 NFB of Virginia Board of Directors
meeting.



Date:                     Saturday, May 6, 2017

Time:                     11:00 AM ? 2:30 PM

Location:              Library & resource Center, Virginia Department for
the Blind and Vision Impaired, 395 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23227



Key topics for this meeting will include:

   - 2017 National Convention
   - Changes to the NFB of Virginia Scholarship program
   - Youth programming including 2 2017 BELL programs
   - Some initial Planning for the 2017 State Convention
   - Tapping NFB National resources such as our magazine, blogs, podcasts
   and other resources



If you have items for the agenda, please reach out to me as soon as
possible.



Lunch ? At this board meeting, the Virginia Association of Blind students
will be ordering pizza from a

local pizza restaurant. If you would like to partake in the pizza, Pizza
will cost $5 to be paid in cash at the meeting. Orders will be taken in
advance by Robert Parson at rob.parso3389 at gmail.com  but orders will be
accepted at the door.

Please bring cash to pay for food and beverages or bring your own.



All are welcome to attend the Board meeting. Our meeting will be better
because you invested the time to attend and share your ideas.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.



Tracy Soforenko

President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

202 285-4595 <(202)%20285-4595>

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 19 00:18:31 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2017 20:18:31 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Chesapeake Bay Chapter Canceling Cinco de Mayo
 Fundraiser This Year
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TkyQgrxjBprGMcY6naxF93RovXBFP6xyWh0qc+GbD=XrA@mail.gmail.com>

Unfortunately the Chesapeake Bay Chapter is going to postpone the Cinco de
Mayo fundraiser until next year. We apologize if there was any
inconveniences.
We currently do have candy bars and a raffle for an echo dot for sale if
anyone is interested. Both will be available at the state board meeting.

Thank you for your support.

Theresa Willis
President Chesapeake Bay Chapter
757-286-9407


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 19 23:09:59 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:09:59 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Apply for the 2017 NFB
 Youth Slam today!
In-Reply-To: <auto-000081314075@mailfront1.g2host.com>
References: <auto-000081314075@mailfront1.g2host.com>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TmkTv2x_Tct8Fc+5iw1OoE5BKbEkn9rfYTBN0pCD55b8g@mail.gmail.com>

With only three weeks left to submit your application, there?s no time to
waste in signing up for the 2017 NFB Youth Slam. Are you interested in
video games? Art? Chemistry? Engineering? These are just a few of the
awesome STEM topics that will be covered during the NFB Youth Slam, so make
sure you apply by May 7 <https://nfb.org/youth-slam-student-application>.

>From July 23-29, we'll be at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland, with
some of the brightest minds in STEM, including engineers, programmers,
artists, and geneticists. You'll stay on the college campus for five days
working with fellow blind high school students and blind mentors while
getting hands-on experience in a variety of STEM fields. We've also got
some great recreational activities planned, like Beep Baseball, Goalball,
trivia, and even karaoke!

Whether you?re interested in learning how blind people do STEM, looking for
some practical experience in a STEM field, or just want the chance to find
out if STEM is for you, join us. NFB Youth Slam is a once-in-a-lifetime
experience.

You'll make life-long friends and see firsthand how you can live the life
you want. Blindness does not have to hold you back from a career in STEM.
Learn more about the program and apply at www.blindscience.org/nfb-
youth-slam.


Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.
Director of Public Relations
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, Ext. 2330 <(410)%20659-9314> | cdanielsen at nfb.org
Twitter: @rlawyer

[image: National Federation of the Blind] <https://nfb.org/>

                         [image: Facebook]
<http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind>    [image: Twitter]
<https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice>    [image: Youtube]
<https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind>

The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation?s blind. Every day we
work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: 109c1747.png
Type: image/png
Size: 33789 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org/attachments/20170419/0cd410b3/attachment.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: 109c1776.png
Type: image/png
Size: 16510 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org/attachments/20170419/0cd410b3/attachment-0001.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: 109c1756.png
Type: image/png
Size: 16173 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org/attachments/20170419/0cd410b3/attachment-0002.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: 109c1766.png
Type: image/png
Size: 16307 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org/attachments/20170419/0cd410b3/attachment-0003.png>

From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 20 02:51:44 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 22:51:44 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] National Federation of the Blind National
 Convention 2017
Message-ID: <CAJnU-T=g2c0=HT9pDeUtoT6Z1-vc802KstvBfT8L1VjJhgH-mw@mail.gmail.com>

National Federation of the Blind
National Convention 2017

When:

Monday, July 10?Saturday, July 15, 2017

Where:

Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
9939 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819-9357

Preregistration:

Preregistration is now open. When purchased online by May 31st, the
preregistration fee for convention is $25 ($30 on-site) and the cost of a
banquet ticket is $60 ($65 on-site).  https://nfb.org/convention

Hotel Information and Room Rates:

The 2017 room rates are singles and doubles, $83; and triples and quads,
$89. In addition to the room rates there will be a tax, which at present is
12.5 percent. No charge will be made for children under seventeen in the
room with parents as long as no extra bed is requested. Please note that
the hotel is a no-smoking facility.

For 2017 convention room reservations you can call the hotel at (866)
996-6338 after January 1. You may also write directly to the Rosen Shingle
Creek, 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32819-9357. The hotel
will want a deposit of $95 for each room and will want a credit card number
or a personal check. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged
against your card immediately, just as would be the case with a $95 check.
If a reservation is cancelled before Thursday, June 1, 2017, half of the
deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made.

All Rosen Shingle Creek guestrooms feature amenities that include plush
Creek Sleeper beds, 40? flat screen TVs, complimentary high-speed internet
capabilities, in-room safes, coffee makers, mini-fridges, and hair dryers.
Guests can enjoy four outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, and
fifteen dining/lounging options from fine-dining and elaborate buffets to
casual dining both indoors and poolside.

Schedule:

Monday, July 10:  Seminar Day
Tuesday, July 11:  Registration Day, Meetings of Divisions and Committees
Wednesday, July 12:  Board Meeting, Meetings of Divisions and Committees
Thursday, July 13:  Opening Session
Friday, July 14:  Business Session
Saturday, July 15:  Banquet Day and Adjournment

Delta Discounted Airfare

Members of the National Federation of the Blind, and all individuals
planning their travel to attend our annual national convention, are being
offered discounted airfare from Delta Air Lines through their Delta Meeting
Network. Those interested should simply go to www.delta.com/meeting to book
their flight and enter the meeting event code: NMPWS. The discount will be
calculated based on your specific travel arrangements and could range from
two percent to ten percent. If you have any questions, please call the
Delta Meeting Network, (800) 328-1111, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. central time,
Monday through Friday.

NFB Camp:

Need child care during the convention? NFB Camp will again be available
during convention sessions for children from six weeks to twelve years.
Child care is staffed by qualified, experienced teachers. Details and
registration can be found at https://nfb.org/nfb-camp-registration-form.

More Information:

Additional information as to meetings, schedule, hotel, etc., may be
obtained as it becomes available by contacting the National Federation of
the Blind at 200 East Wells Street *at Jernigan Place*, Baltimore, Maryland
21230, phone (410) 659-9314.  https://nfb.org/convention


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 20 12:20:43 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 08:20:43 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] NFBV website
Message-ID: <4B433643-0947-496A-8B93-FFA1C694A4A6@gmail.com>

The national Federation of the blind of Virginia has a website. You can find out more information. This includes chapters, divisions and Board of Directors contacts.
Please visitwww.nfbv.org

Christopher Walker
National Federation of the Blind 
Vice-President, Winchester Chapter
Corresponding Secretary, NFB of Virginia
Communications Committee Chair, NFB of Virginia
www.nfbv.org
chrisvinson1 at gmail.com
540.303.0080


From markwroane at gmail.com  Thu Apr 20 23:04:46 2017
From: markwroane at gmail.com (Mark W. Roane)
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 19:04:46 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Accessible site for finding your delegate,
 senator and representative
Message-ID: <001201d2ba2a$81ac2120$85046360$@gmail.com>

Does anyone have a link to an accessible site to look up your delegate,
senator and representative?  When I go to the "Who's my legislator?" link on
the Virginia general assembly website, I can input my address but the search
results are not accessible.

 



From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sat Apr 22 01:22:43 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2017 21:22:43 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: 2017 Harrisonburg & Arlington braille
 Enrichment summer Academies Still Accepting Applications
In-Reply-To: <00d401d2bac0$6f72b000$4e581000$@gmail.com>
References: <00d401d2bac0$6f72b000$4e581000$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TnYoYL=n8DYybMgTfEE5JzP-ofNfu1Rnea6A6eu6wMynw@mail.gmail.com>

We are excited to share that there will be 2 Braille  Enrichment for
Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academies  based in Harrisonburg and Arlington
Virginia. Spots are filling up so don?t delay.



Learn what parents and students say about the Braille Enrichment for
Literacy & Learning (BELL) Academy held in Virginia.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5XHQqpzDUU





*NFB BELL Academy provides children ages 4-12 with Braille instruction
through fun, hands-on learning activities. *


*NFB BELL Academy targets blind and low-vision children who do not receive
enough Braille and nonvisual skill instruction in school or who could
benefit from Braille enrichment over the summer. *


*NFB BELL Academy typically runs for two week sessions, 6 hours a day, from
Monday through Friday.  *



*In addition to crafts, games, and other engaging projects, children learn
vital independent living skills, benefit from peer learning and mentoring
from blind and low vision adults, and enjoy field trips  that  reinforce
skills learned in the BELL classroom.*



*Virginia?s **two BELL Academies  will run concurrently from Monday July 31
to Friday August 11.  This is a terrific opportunity for your child to meet
other blind and low vision kids, in an environment that promotes
confidence, competence, and the love of reading! *



*Please visit the BELL Academy site at *



*https://nfb.org/bell-academy* <https://nfb.org/bell-academy>



Tracy Soforenko

President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

202 285-4595 <(202)%20285-4595>

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Apr 23 23:11:30 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 19:11:30 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Brief description of proposed changes to Virginia
 scholarship program
Message-ID: <CAJnU-T=3it8CEe+tsMbCcN9PAZYUQZxC4wbsgEkTgie3OvXZNw@mail.gmail.com>

Dear Virginia affiliate,



After Chris Walker distributed of the proposal for the 2017-2018 academic
year Virginia James F. Nelson scholarship program, several people emailed
me to ask what the proposed changes are to the program. I Recognize it can
be difficult to discern the proposed changes without a side by side
comparison, so I?ve list below a brief description of the most important
way in which the program would change if the proposal is adopted by the
affiliate board:



1.       The affiliate would pay to bring scholarship applicants to the
state convention, not just scholarship winners. Previously, only the
individuals selected as finalists -  usually 2 or 3 students ? would
receive financial assistance to attend state convention. By extending this
offer to all applicants, it creates an incentive to apply and to show up
and participate in our state convention activities.


2.       Winners are not announced in advance of state convention, and
final decisions are made by the scholarship committee during the state
convention. Previously, winners were announced prior to convention. This
incentivizes attendance of the applicants, and will increase participation
in state convention and beyond.


3.       Applicants must be qualified, and register online and purchase a
banquet ticket during the early registration period, which typically ends a
week or two prior to the start of convention. This demonstrates good faith
on the part of the applicant that they will attend, as they will be
reimbursed for this expense only when they arrive and participate in state
convention.


4.       there are some limits on how many times one can apply and how many
times one can win a scholarship to keep costs under control and to reduce
the chance for abuse. Previously, there were no official limits on how many
times one could either apply or win a James F. Nelson scholarship. By
capping the number of times one can apply before winning to three, it
reduces the chance of individuals applying for several years for the
primary purpose of receiving financial support to attend the state
convention. Similarly, one can only win two Virginia scholarships, after
which they are no longer eligible to apply. Individuals may petition for
the right to apply if circumstances are warranted ? for example, they are
returning to school after a  significant period of time has elapsed, and
they are looking to change careers, get an advanced degree, or other
extenuating circumstances. These limitations are designed to strengthen the
intent of the program which is to grow the affiliate , promote division and
chapter development, and cultivate future leaders of the organization; not
to be simply a source of financial aid.



A couple of other items to note in the proposal:

?         The proposal indicates that up to three (3) scholarships may be
awarded. This is to allow discretion for the scholarship committee to award
fewer than three scholarships if circumstances are warranted. For example,
if there are not three qualified applicants, as defined by the proposal;
or, if there are not three applicants that the committee feels meet the
merit or participation standards.

?         *The proposal states that up to three applicants will share a
room at convention in order to control costs. There are a few situations in
which this may not be the case, such as an applicant must bring under age
children, or are traveling with a spouse, but in both cases only half the
room rate will be covered by the affiliate.

?         The proposal makes it clear that all decisions by the Virginia
scholarship committee are final.



Once more for your convenience, the proposal follows:



National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

James F. Nelson Scholarship Program

Proposal for the academic year 2017-2018



The NFB of Virginia scholarship committee:

Brian Miller, Ph.D., chair

Tasha Hubbard

Patrick Johnson, Ph.D.

Derek Manners, esq.

Jennifer Shields



The scholarship committee was charged by the Virginia affiliate board to
explore innovative approaches to the scholarship program for the coming
academic year, with particular attention to increasing the number of
applicants, to build local chapters, and strengthen the student division as
well as the affiliate as a whole. With that charge in mind, the committee
proposes to the affiliate board that Virginia adopt a modified version of
the program successfully implemented in Massachusetts in 2014. The proposed
program would include the following elements:



?         The NFB of Virginia will offer up to three merit-based
scholarships in the amount of $1,500 chosen from a pool of qualified
applicants. A qualified applicant means: An individual who is a resident of
Virginia, and/or will be a full time student in Virginia in the academic
year 2017-2018; is certified legally blind; and attends and participates
fully in the 2017 NFB of Virginia state convention.

?         Applications will be accepted beginning in May, pending board
approval, with a deadline of early October. The scholarship committee hopes
to have a list of individuals who have applied for national scholarships to
ensure they are aware of the opportunity to apply for the Virginia state
scholarship as well.

?         In order to win a scholarship, qualified applicants must attend
the state convention in the fall. The state affiliate will cover most of
the basic expenses for attending state convention. This would include room,
some meals (including banquet), and registration. Up to three applicants
would share a room to minimize expense. Applicants who travel with their
spouse to convention may have their own room, but the affiliate will only
pay for half the cost of the room. Similarly, if an applicant brings a
child  to convention, they may share the room with a spouse or care-giver,
but only half the cost of the room will be covered. The affiliate will not
cover the cost of day care, although applicants will be informed that very
affordable day care is available at convention.

?         The scholarship committee, working closely with the student
division and affiliate board and chapter leaders, will make every effort to
connect applicants to their nearest local chapter to seek assistance with
transportation to the state convention.

?         An application will not be considered complete until the
applicant has pre-registered for the state convention and purchased a
banquet ticket. These expenses will be reimbursed at convention, and will
serve as a mark of good faith that the applicant will attend.

?         Applicants would be expected to participate in scheduled
convention activities, which may include a student breakfast; an applicant
mixer with the committee and affiliate board members; the student division
lunch; and any other activities the committee or affiliate board deems
appropriate.

?         Final selection of scholarship winners from the qualified
applicants would be determined by the scholarship committee prior to the
banquet at the state convention in Tyson?s Corner, Virginia. Scholarship
winners would be announced by the scholarship committee chair during the
banquet. Checks would be mailed to winners shortly following the conclusion
of the convention. All decisions of the scholarship committee are final.

?         To preclude potential abuse of the affiliate?s support of
convention attendance, individuals may apply no more than three times in
the course of their current academic program. Individuals who have already
won two scholarships from the affiliate may not apply. Exceptions to these
rules may be granted in rare instances by petition to the affiliate
president or a designated board member who may then recommend an exception
be considered by the scholarship chair in consultation with the scholarship
committee.



Estimated cost:



?         $4,500 if three scholarships are awarded.

?         Approximately $250 per applicant who attends the convention.

?         $200 total for the applicant breakfast.

?         Assuming a minimum of ten applicants, with three scholarships
awarded, the approximate total cost would be $7,200. This cost would rise
with the number of applicants.


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Mon Apr 24 03:55:39 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 23:55:39 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: Volunteers needed for Independence Market at
 2017 National Convention
In-Reply-To: <007b01d2bc91$3a313970$ae93ac50$@gmail.com>
References: <007b01d2bc91$3a313970$ae93ac50$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TkUtVTDQS8XoSEXswFmgOk1LsXwkw8GfvhR4B0AwVDnTg@mail.gmail.com>

Are you attending the Convention in Orlando this summer?

Our convention works and we can charge the super low convention rates
because volunteers just like you help out. If you have been going to
convention for years or it is your first convention, volunteering at the
Independence Market is both fun and a great way to meet members from around
the country.



You are needed to volunteer some of your time working in the NFB
Independence Market.  Some details are provided from an email received from
Mrs. Patricia Maurer copied below.  You may ask others  in the Affiliate
what is involved.  Please let me know directly if you can spend a few hours
at this important task.  I will need to know when you will arrive and
depart and when you believe you will be available.  Assignments to include
position and hours will be provided after all volunteers are identified.
We appreciate your support.



Thank you,



Tracy Soforenko

President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

202 285-4595 <(202)%20285-4595>

Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com





We are beginning to put together the schedules for the Independence Market
demonstrators/helpers, storekeepers/pay station attendants, line marshals,
and cashiers at the NFB 2017 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.
The shift times we will assign to line marshals or other positions within
the market will be the same as the ones for demonstrators/helpers and the
storekeepers/pay station attendants. The exception is 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 Community Relations

Jernigan Institute

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND

200 East Wells Street

*     at Jernigan Place*

Baltimore, Maryland  21230

Phone:  (410) 659-9314, extension 2272 <(410)%20659-9314>

Fax:  (410) 685-2340

E-mail:  communityrelations at nfb.org


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 26 01:54:47 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 21:54:47 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: NFBV Seniors April Monthly Conference Call
In-Reply-To: <000001d2be13$cbd389e0$637a9da0$@net>
References: <000001d2be13$cbd389e0$637a9da0$@net>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TmALVnYdrub0Uy68wJQAQOVnVQpW-tmcnjBUM1De9jNjA@mail.gmail.com>

NFBV Seniors April Monthly Conference Call

The next Senior Division conference call will take place tomorrow evening,
April 26 at 7:00 pm.  All are welcome.  Call-in information is below:



Phone:  712-432-1500 <(712)%20432-1500>.

Access Code:  830676 pound.



Meeting topics:



Cosco Hearing Aid Centers; and



National Senior Division monthly Conference Call discussions.



Nancy Yeager, President,

NFBV Senior Division



Phone:  (703) 283-2524

Email:  nancyyeager542 at comcast.net
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: seniors april conference call.docx
Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Size: 10553 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org/attachments/20170425/7609dbf0/attachment.docx>

From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 26 01:56:11 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 21:56:11 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: NFB Offers Free Accessibility Boutiques
In-Reply-To: <29641325.1493134525359.JavaMail.Administrator@newsline-b>
References: <29641325.1493134525359.JavaMail.Administrator@newsline-b>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-T=4+GdQ5iD7QxYQ_98waQu6jYj8+u7FLeJN+Gz8n9Nbug@mail.gmail.com>

NFB Offers Free Accessibility BoutiquesGreetings Subscribers,

The NFB with support from the Maryland Department on Disability through a
Non-Visual Access Initiative Grant, is pleased to offer Accessibility
Boutiques (introductions to accessibility) free of charge and open to the
public. The boutiques are held in person at the National Federation of the
Blind Jernigan Institute in Baltimore, and bookings are done by contacting
Ryan Pugh on (410) 659-9314, extension 2409 <(410)%20659-9314>. Or email
rpugh at nfb.org.

On Tuesday May 23rd from 3 to 5 p m we are running a Boutique on Braille
Display support across mobile and desktop, a detailed look at the strengths
and weaknesses of Braille support in the major operating systems. Including
windows, Mac OS, iOS and Android.

On Thursday June 8th from 8 to 10 a m we will be covering wearables, from
fitness bands and apple watches to blindness specific items and services
such as the OrCam, Aira, Buzzclip and Sunu band. Discussing their use and
their usefulness.

On Saturday June 17th from 1:30 until 3:30 p m, we will be examining gaming
accessibility, from board games, card games and dice games, to pc and phone
games, to Dungeons and dragons style role play games. We will dig into what
is out there for blind consumers, and how blind gamers can play games that
are traditionally visual.

Space is limited, and will be first come first serve.

To book a space on any of these boutiques please call Ryan Pugh on (410)
659-9314, extension 2409 <(410)%20659-9314>. Or email rpugh at nfb.org.

We hope you can take advantage of these free Accessibility Boutiques. If
you wish to look up this information later, you can look under Option 1 off
the main menu using the telephone access method. You can find this
information using NFB-NEWSLINE Mobile by choosing Publications, Publication
Options, then your state Info, then your state Information Channel.

Your NFB-NEWSLINE Team

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 chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 26 10:00:59 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 06:00:59 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] A new chapter! Greater Alexandria chapter
Message-ID: <9F7FF260-BF44-4211-93AB-7340A2020492@gmail.com>

We are pleased to announce a new chapter in our affiliate. Greater Alexandria chapter.
President
Brian Miller
First vice President
Evelyn Valdez


Christopher Walker
National Federation of the Blind 
Vice-President, Winchester Chapter
Corresponding Secretary, NFB of Virginia
Communications Committee Chair, NFB of Virginia
www.nfbv.org
chrisvinson1 at gmail.com
540.303.0080


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 27 13:58:56 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:58:56 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: NFBV Membership committee meeting
In-Reply-To: <000001d2bf4c$3c82a3e0$b587eba0$@verizon.net>
References: <000001d2bf4c$3c82a3e0$b587eba0$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-Tk9tRD7Go3oS7ZQ6QZOo8R=UHwN9mqukan6LJexjQ+uXA@mail.gmail.com>

Our affiliate is known for being friendly and welcoming.  It was recently
announced that our Greater Alexander Chapter was organized and held officer
and board member elections a few days ago.  At 7 PM Monday, May 1, we will
begin planning for organizing more NFBV chapters and I know you want to be
part of that.  I welcome your enthusiasm, willingness to work, and your
ideas as we continue to build the Federation.



Conference call numbers are:

605-475-4000 <(605)%20475-4000>

Code:  164097



Sandy Halverson

NFBV Membership Committee Chairman


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Fri Apr 28 00:51:38 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:51:38 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: [NFBV-Seniors] NFBV Senior Division April
 Conference Call Recording
In-Reply-To: <000801d2bf6a$cb000360$61000a20$@net>
References: <000801d2bf6a$cb000360$61000a20$@net>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TnULMSezRxqDGuhJRNV1nRKHiksasWx3O0WgSq9ob7yzw@mail.gmail.com>

Attached and below is play back instructions for the April NFBV Senior
Division conference Call.



The Senior Division held the April Conference call last evening.  The topic
was Hearing Loss ? A Personal Perspective,  led by Mary Ann Kessler.  Thank
you Mary Ann and everyone who participated to make this an informative and
interesting discussion.



The recording of this call is now available.  Please see below:



Phone:  712-432-1202 <(712)%20432-1202>

Code:  585394

Reference # for April call:  12



Nancy Yeager

703-283-2524 <(703)%20283-2524>



_______________________________________________
NFBV-Seniors mailing list
NFBV-Seniors at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-seniors_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
NFBV-Seniors:
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: NFBV Senior Division April Conference Call Recording.docx
Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Size: 10501 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org/attachments/20170427/16d4b46a/attachment.docx>

From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Fri Apr 28 00:52:30 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:52:30 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: [NFBV-Seniors] National Senior Division
 Remaining Spring Conference Calls
In-Reply-To: <000001d2bf78$75515190$5ff3f4b0$@net>
References: <000001d2bf78$75515190$5ff3f4b0$@net>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-TmF3gwJKTx0ooR4zSr9or+EZLgRyc_J0SRuY+S0vehz8Q@mail.gmail.com>

This is a reminder of the remaining National NFB Senior Division 2017
monthly conference calls.  Calls have been occurring since March and will
continue through June, 2017.  They have been held on the third Thursday of
the month and begin at 4:00 eastern time.



Reference numbers for the March and April recordings are not currently
available.  I will forward them once I receive them.



The May and June call-in numbers are below:



dial in: 712 432-1500 <(712)%20432-1500>;

access code:759633 pound.



Thursday, May 18, 2017 Wayne Marshall with his colleagues from the Senior
Support Group at the Colorado Center for the Blind will continue the
discussion of independence, Seniors In Charge: Cane Travel, Blindness
Training Essential Elements To Attain Newfound Independence



Thursday, June 15, 2017 Shelley Copel will moderate a discussion with
fellow South Carolinians who have taken correspondence courses from Hadley
to obtain nonvisual skills, What Options Do I Have To Learn Needed Skills
>From Sources Other Than My State Agency?



Nancy Yeager

(703)283-2524 <(703)%20283-2524>

_______________________________________________
NFBV-Seniors mailing list
NFBV-Seniors at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbv-seniors_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
NFBV-Seniors:


From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Sat Apr 29 17:25:55 2017
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2017 17:25:55 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] New location for FX chapter meeting in May!
Message-ID: <BY1PR15MB00391E09ED5AEC01108726768F120@BY1PR15MB0039.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

New Fairfax Chapter meeting location on May 18-and a very entertaining program.
Hi All,
We were to be meeting at the Red Lobster on May 18 for our regular meeting. However, we got bumped because of graduation parties that week.

Instead, we will be meeting at the Fairfax Red Hot and Blue (Just for May 18) at their meeting room on the second floor. There will be plenty of room for us and we will be expecting a big turnout for this meeting.

The address for the Red Hot and Blue is 4150 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. It is across the street from the Fairfax Courthouse.

The meeting will start at 6:30 PM for food orders and our program will run from 7:00 PM till 8:30 PM. Come for the BBQ and stay for the meeting!

Our program will be the most entertaining we have ever had. Actors from the City of Fairfax Theater Company will perform for us. There will be comedy and some pointers on what it takes to be a successful actor.

Again, on May 18, we will be meeting at the Fairfax Red Hot and Blue and we will have a most entertaining evening.

Questions? Contact John Bailey at 703.994.2040 or via email at john_bailey17 at hotmail.com<mailto:john_bailey17 at hotmail.com>



-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: winmail.dat
Type: application/ms-tnef
Size: 43424 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org/attachments/20170429/2bd79f1a/attachment.bin>

From john_bailey17 at hotmail.com  Sat Apr 29 17:50:22 2017
From: john_bailey17 at hotmail.com (John Bailey)
Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2017 17:50:22 +0000
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Join the Fairfax Chapter for a Salsa dance party on
 May 13!
Message-ID: <BY1PR15MB0039E1D7AEFFD8C479F3CC668F120@BY1PR15MB0039.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

Join The Fairfax Chapter for a Salsa lesson and a Salsa party on May 13! You are invited.


On Saturday, May 13, the Fairfax Chapter of the NFBV is hosting a Salsa dance class and Salsa party and you are invited. We will start gathering at 6:30 PM at the Providence Community Center located at 3001 Vaden Drive in Fairfax. It is just a few blocks from the Vienna Metro Station.  We will be meeting in classroom one.

The dance lesson will start promptly at 7:00 PM and will be led by our professional dance instructor Conchita Hernandez.  We will be practicing the dance steps for about an hour. Then, the party begins.

For the next hour and a half, you will have a chance to try out all those Salsa dance moves with others. We will have a professional DJ (Alfredo Castro) who will spin for us. In addition, there will be light snacks for everyone.

For those who do attend, we request a $5 donation to help cover the cost of our professional DJ.


No reservations or RSVP required. Just show up and dance.

Want more info? Contact John Bailey at 703.994.2040 or via email at john_bailey17 at hotmail.com<mailto:john_bailey17 at hotmail.com>


-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: winmail.dat
Type: application/ms-tnef
Size: 43828 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org/attachments/20170429/cbf26366/attachment.bin>

From richard43manor at gmail.com  Sat Apr 29 21:54:50 2017
From: richard43manor at gmail.com (Rick Holley)
Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2017 17:54:50 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] May At Large Meeting
Message-ID: <D128F8ABE0AC4E2182BED542A2737E96@LENOVO0A00C700>

Greetings, it's almost time to meet again.

Date; May 9, 2017
Call in no.: 877-394-5901
Passcode: 6149670
Subject: Topics for future meetings.
Moderator: Patrick Johnson

Bring at least one idea.  Visitors are welcome as usual.

Kandace, please post, and Chris please  pass along to the NFBV.

Rick Holley

From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Apr 30 10:03:57 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2017 06:03:57 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Update on May, 2017 at Large call
Message-ID: <D3DBB0AA-0EB7-457E-B0F8-C07E11D370B7@gmail.com>

Greetings all,
Please note that the time for the at Large conference call is at 8 PM Eastern time. The call will take place on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. The call in number is 877-394-5901 and the pass code is 614-9670 then press the pound key. Subject
Topics for upcoming at Large conference calls
Moderator Patrick Johnson
Please bring at least one I deal with you. All is welcome.

Christopher Walker
National Federation of the Blind 
Vice-President, Winchester Chapter
Corresponding Secretary, NFB of Virginia
Communications Committee Chair, NFB of Virginia
www.nfbv.org
chrisvinson1 at gmail.com
540.303.0080


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Apr 30 17:20:42 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2017 13:20:42 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: Order Lunch for State Board Meeting
In-Reply-To: <001a01d2c18b$a3533580$e9f9a080$@gmail.com>
References: <001a01d2c18b$a3533580$e9f9a080$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-Tnq5+CbSYvyKat+4HaH_UKCu=a6JTCA9zZoYtb7pR9Few@mail.gmail.com>

Good Morning Federation Family



As we gear up for our quarterly NFBV State Board Meeting, I want to take
the time to remind all of you of the opportunity of ordering your pizza
lunch early. The Virginia Association of Blind Students will be providing
pizza lunches for attendees of the board meeting. The lunch deal is $5 and
this includes two slices of pizza and a drink of your choice (bottled
water, can of soda). We will also have honey buns, fruit, and granola bars
for $1. If you would like to order a pizza lunch, please order ahead of
time to avoid the hassle of finding a student division member at the
meeting during lunch. It?s easy, just send me an email at
rob.parso3389 at gmail.com with your name, chapter, and topping (cheese,
pepperoni). If you are not interested in pizza, we will sell the beverages
for $1 as well. I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday.



Best



Robert E. Parsons Jr.

President, Richmond Chapter

President, Virginia Association of Blind Students

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Randolph Macon College '18

Phone: 804 200 3275 <(804)%20200-3275>

"Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Apr 30 17:21:27 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2017 13:21:27 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: Successful Student Summer Blowout
In-Reply-To: <000001d2c189$d4742ef0$7d5c8cd0$@gmail.com>
References: <12933EF5D87A2140875D3419818C576627F0C563@COVMSGCES-MBX13>
	<000001d2c189$d4742ef0$7d5c8cd0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-T=Xs-DqCF-MkUtfExw5X4uNSGYt_dzbopLr8u4KAeEEsQ@mail.gmail.com>

Good Morning Federationists, Students, and Parents



As we approach the end of the school year for our students, I am sure that
final exams, the prospect of summer vacation, and the potential of a trip
to Orlando for national convention has all of our students filled to the
brim with anxiety. I can share that feeling with each and every student
right now and what I need sorely is a refreshing end to a busy school year.
Luckily, I have an answer for any high school and college students in the
affiliate that feel this way.



The Virginia Association of Blind Students is teaming up with the Maryland,
Pennsylvania, and New Jersey student divisions to present the ?Successful
Student Summer Blowout? for all blind high school and college students that
are interested. At this special event, students will have a chance to
engage in different seminars, recreational activities, and networking
opportunities. Some key parts of this event will include discussions about
training, a grilling opportunity on the deck, a descriptive movie under the
stars, a dance party, the ?Dot Dash 5k? to support braille literacy, a
chance to meet national leaders, networking opportunities with students
from across the Mid-Atlantic affiliates, and a chance to be a part of an
epic social media campaign. This is one event you would not want to miss.
Below are the details.



When: Friday June 2- Sunday, June 4

Where: The National Federation of the Blind



Jernigan Institute

200 E. Wells Street

Baltimore, MD 21230



The Jernigan Institute does not charge affiliate members and our students
to use the amenities, so lodging and meals will be provided. The only
responsibility of the student is their transportation. The Virginia
affiliate is proud to support the student division members with a $20
reimbursement to help with the travel cost of any student that joins us in
Baltimore. In order to sign up for this event, you must register. This is a
first come, first serve opportunity with limited space for each affiliate
so the first 15 students will be considered. In order to register, please
contact Andrea Perry, treasurer, at 571 316 4424 <(571)%20316-4424>. If you
have any questions about this event, please feel free to contact me at 804
200 3275 <(804)%20200-3275>. I am so excited to see all of the students
kick off their summer with this event and hope that all Virginia students
register as soon as possible.



Best Regards



Robert E. Parsons Jr.

President, Richmond Chapter

President, Virginia Association of Blind Students

National Federation of the Blind of Virginia

Randolph Macon College '18

Phone: 804 200 3275 <(804)%20200-3275>

"Without struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Apr 30 17:32:27 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2017 13:32:27 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Potomac Chapter Action Auction Evite
Message-ID: <CAJnU-T=3DhNAguinxkbtTLRAEh746_s4TKEG7Hh_mbm67Q0WpA@mail.gmail.com>

Come One Come All!! To What You ask?



Come to the Annual PCNFB, Potomac Chapter National Federation of the Blind
Action Auction on June 10, 2017!!



When: June 10, 2017 from 2:30pm-6:30pm



Where: 1881 N Nash St. The home of Billy Ruth and Alan Shlank, in the part
room



What: Bring your money, your appetites and your wonderful smiling selves
and get ready to have lots and lots of fun! Bring your own wine or beer to
share! Charlie Brown will be our bar tender as usual!



Catering will be provided as usual by Rob Latson?s Catering Company. Menu
is attached!



*MENU *

Beef meatballs with sauce
Fruit and cheese platter w/crackers
Deviled eggs
Shrimp cocktail
Veggie plate and dip
Mini sandwiches, meat and cheese and veggie
Tuna sandwiches on whole wheat bread

Pigs in a blanket

Desert plate (assorted mini desserts)

Drinks:      Lemonade/unsweetened iced tea/bottled water





Cost: $25.00 per person to be taken at the door or to be sent in advance to:



Sean McMahon, PCNFB treasurer

2677 Avenir Place

#3205

Vienna, VA 22180



RSVP to me, your friendly social chair, Sarah Blumberg no later than June 7th
2017 by 10pm via phone or e-mail:

Phone: 202-427-4814

E-mail: Sarahblumb at gmail.com


From chrisvinson1 at gmail.com  Sun Apr 30 18:00:39 2017
From: chrisvinson1 at gmail.com (Chris Walker)
Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2017 14:00:39 -0400
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] Fwd: NFBV Senior Division April Conference Call
 Recording corrected access code
In-Reply-To: <003501d2c12d$af3411c0$0d9c3540$@net>
References: <003501d2c12d$af3411c0$0d9c3540$@net>
Message-ID: <CAJnU-Tm2AK-CAHP9W9KSNvJyFmZc-BLJ2sanr8SBdh6kpX1zvQ@mail.gmail.com>

Dear Members,



The email sent on April 27 concerning recording instructions for the April
26 call contained the incorrect Access code. The correct code appears
below:



Phone:  712-432-1202 <(712)%20432-1202>

Code:  830676

Reference # for April call:  12



Nancy Yeager

703-283-2524 <(703)%20283-2524>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: NFBV Senior Division April Conference Call Recording corrected access code.docx
Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Size: 11852 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfbv-announce_nfbnet.org/attachments/20170430/df0e31f8/attachment.docx>

