From dandrews at visi.com  Wed Apr  1 01:01:45 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:01:45 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] National Federation of the Blind Enhances and Expands
 Newspaper Service for the Blind
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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




National Federation of the Blind Enhances and Expands
  Newspaper Service for the Blind





NFB-NEWSLINE?

 Online Offers Blind Individuals More Options for Accessing the News


Baltimore, Maryland (March 31, 2009): 
NFB-NEWSLINE?, the largest electronic newspaper 
service in the world for blind and print-disabled 
Americans, is pleased to announce the launch of 
NFB-NEWSLINE? Online 
(<http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org/>www.nfbnewslineonline.org). 
Through NFB-NEWSLINE? Online?s groundbreaking 
features, subscribers can enjoy both an enhanced 
experience in reading the news and dramatically 
increased flexibility in how they choose to 
access their favorite publication?s content.

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National 
Federation of the Blind, said: ?The NFB-NEWSLINE? 
service was created so that blind people could 
benefit from independent access to information on 
world news and hometown events in the same way 
that our sighted colleagues can.  The new 
features offered by NFB-NEWSLINE? Online are an 
extension of this service?s ability to allow 
independent and flexible access to news content 
by the blind.  I am very proud of the increased 
choice and convenience that initiatives like Web 
News on Demand and NFB-NEWSLINE? In Your Pocket 
provide to NFB-NEWSLINE? subscribers.?

NFB-NEWSLINE?, which began operation in 1995, 
offers over 275 newspapers and magazines as well 
as TV listings to over 65,000 subscribers through 
a standard touch-tone telephone.  With the 
exciting launch of NFB-NEWSLINE? Online, 
subscribers also now have unequaled access and 
unrivaled flexibility in how they read their 
favorite publications.  Two new initiatives have 
been designed to enhance the subscriber?s 
experience: Web News on Demand and NFB-NEWSLINE? In Your Pocket.

Through the easy-to-use Web News on Demand 
feature, subscribers can, for the first time 
ever, visit a secure Web site that offers a 
customizable reading experience and the ability 
to send entire publications, particular sections, 
or single articles to their e-mail inbox.  NFB- 
NEWSLINE? In Your Pocket is a dynamic software 
application that a subscriber installs on his or 
her computer.  Through an Internet connection, 
this software automatically downloads the 
publications of the subscriber?s choice to his or 
her portable digital talking book player (such as 
the Victor Reader Stream or Icon/Braille+).

Jerry Moreno, a retired social worker from North 
Carolina, said: ?I love being able to get my 
favorite papers onto my digital talking book 
player in such an easy and quick 
way!  NFB-NEWSLINE? In Your Pocket does it all 
for me, so that I can go about my morning routine 
and by the time I?m done my papers are loaded and 
ready for me to read along with my cup of coffee.?

David DeNotaris, director of Bureau of Blindness 
& Visual Services with the Pennsylvania Office of 
Vocational Rehabilitation, said: ?As a husband, 
father, avid sports fan, and busy professional, I 
particularly appreciate the fact that Web News on 
Demand allows me to access relevant local, 
national, and international news quickly, simply, and independently.?

To experience the groundbreaking features of 
NFB-NEWSLINE? Online, please visit 
<http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org/>www.nfbnewslineonline.org. 
For further information please write to 
<mailto:swhite at nfb.org>swhite at nfb.org or call (866) 504-7300.


###


About the National Federation of the Blind

With more than 50,000 members, the National 
Federation of the Blind is the largest and most 
influential membership organization of blind 
people in the United States.  The NFB improves 
blind people's lives through advocacy, education, 
research, technology, and programs encouraging 
independence and self-confidence.  It is the 
leading force in the blindness field today and 
the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 
the NFB opened the National Federation of the 
Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and 
training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.





From MThorpe at nfb.org  Wed Apr  1 14:51:26 2009
From: MThorpe at nfb.org (Thorpe, Mary Jo)
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 10:51:26 -0400
Subject: [nobe-l] Don't Forget--NFB Beginnings and Blueprints Early
	ChildhoodConference
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National Federation of the Blind Beginnings and Blueprints
Early Childhood Conference
May 8-9, 2009

The NFB Jernigan Institute is holding an innovative Beginnings and
Blueprints Early Childhood Conference in collaboration with the National
Organization of Parents of Blind Children and various resources in the
field of early childhood from across the mid-Atlantic region.  This
two-day conference will bring together families of blind children ages
birth to seven, early childhood providers, teachers, and professionals
in order to disseminate the NFB's approach to best practices in early
childhood education for blind children.

Families of blind and low vision children ages birth to seven are
encouraged to attend.  Various organizations and programs will be
present for consultation and to provide presentations to families on
what resources are available to them.  Children are encouraged to attend
with their parents as there will be activities for young blind children
in mind.

Please complete the online registration form or print the registration
form (Word) and submit this by April 15, 2009.  This can be found at
<http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Beginnings_Blueprints.asp>http://www.nfb.org/nfb
/Beginnings_Blueprints.asp
You can also learn more about the conference at that site.

For more Information    please contact Mary Jo Thorpe, Education 
Programs Specialist, NFB Jernigan Institute, at (410) 659-9314, ext.
2407.
MThorpe at nfb.org
See you there! 







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From MThorpe at nfb.org  Wed Apr  1 15:30:14 2009
From: MThorpe at nfb.org (Thorpe, Mary Jo)
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 11:30:14 -0400
Subject: [nobe-l] Don't Forget--NFB Beginnings and Blueprints Early
	Childhood Conference
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National Federation of the Blind Beginnings and Blueprints
Early Childhood Conference
May 8-9, 2009

The NFB Jernigan Institute is holding an innovative Beginnings and
Blueprints Early Childhood Conference in collaboration with the National
Organization of Parents of Blind Children and various resources in the
field of early childhood from across the mid-Atlantic region.  This
two-day conference will bring together families of blind children ages
birth to seven, early childhood providers, teachers, and professionals
in order to disseminate the NFB's approach to best practices in early
childhood education for blind children.

Families of blind and low vision children ages birth to seven are
encouraged to attend.  Various organizations and programs will be
present for consultation and to provide presentations to families on
what resources are available to them.  Children are encouraged to attend
with their parents as there will be activities for young blind children
in mind.

Please complete the online registration form or print the registration
form (Word) and submit this by April 15, 2009.  This can be found at
<http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Beginnings_Blueprints.asp>http://www.nfb.org/nfb
/Beginnings_Blueprints.asp
You can also learn more about the conference at that site.

For more Information    please contact Mary Jo Thorpe, Education 
Programs Specialist, NFB Jernigan Institute, at (410) 659-9314, ext.
2407.
MThorpe at nfb.org
See you there! 







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From dandrews at visi.com  Wed Apr  1 20:36:14 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:36:14 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] Imagineering Our Future
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Graphic Logo: NFB Jernigan Institute


Imagineering Our Future

      Issue 11

March 31, 2009


In this issue:

block quote

list of 12 items
? Message from the Executive Director

? What's New

? Education

? Braille Initiative

? Straight Talk About Vision Loss

? Technology Talk

? From the Jacobus tenBroek Library

? Independence Market

? Parent Outreach

? Spotlight on the Imagination Fund

? NFB Calendar

? Citation

list end
block quote end

block quote

Message from the Executive Director
block quote end

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Our moment in history has finally arrived!

When Louis Braille first observed the night 
writing code used by the French military, I 
wonder, did he recognize what the moment meant and how that moment
would be a turning point in history?  From our 
perspective in time, all we can do is speculate 
about the events of that moment and how they unfolded into
the code that gives knowledge to the blind even 
today.  However, we know much about our current 
moment in time and the turning point that is represented
by the launch of the Louis Braille Bicentennial 
Silver Dollar?hosted at the NFB Jernigan Institute on March 26, 2009.

On that day, we released
The Braille Literacy Crisis in America: Facing 
the Truth, Reversing the Trend, Empowering the Blind.
  This comprehensive report discusses the current 
status of Braille literacy?the crisis facing the 
blind?and provides our unwavering commitment to eliminate
that crisis through our Braille Readers are 
Leaders Literacy Campaign.  Of course, the Louis 
Braille coin first went on sale that day, and over seventeen
thousand coins were sold?suggesting that this 
coin is going fast.  And the National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration announced that two Louis Braille
coins will fly on the STS-125 mission scheduled 
for later this year to provide servicing to the 
Hubble Space Telescope (the subject of the book Touch the
Universe).

What will mark this moment that we cannot yet 
recognize?  What will it feel like to look back 
when 20, 30, 50 percent of blind children are getting adequate
instruction in Braille?  What will the 
imaginative new opportunities be when we have 
spread an understanding of Braille farther and wider than ever before?
It is hard to fully answer any of these 
questions.  However, we know with absolute 
certainty that our complete dedication, our bold advancement, and our
hopeful spirit will forever be part of what makes this moment special.

Thank you for being part of this important moment 
in time with the National Federation of the Blind.
Graphic: Signature of Mark Riccobono
Mark A. Riccobono, Executive Director, NFB Jernigan Institute

Featured NFB News

ANNOUNCING:  Baltimore's new main event?the Cane Event!

Join the NFB for a night of decadence with all 
proceeds benefiting our Braille literacy 
programs! Ladies & gentlemen, now presenting Baltimore?s newest
main event, The Cane Event. Open bar, live 
entertainment, seated dinner, and live & silent 
auctions. Cocktail hour begins at 7:00 p.m. Black tie optional.
$120 a ticket. For info visit TheCaneEvent.org. 
Braille is Beautiful. Logos: Deque Systems, Inc., 
BG&L, MDG, Smith Barney, IBM, M&T Bank

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) will 
host the Cane Event on April 4, 2009, at the 
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute in south
Federal Hill. The event will celebrate the NFB?s 
Braille Readers are Leaders literacy campaign. 
More than four hundred friends, colleagues, and blind people
from across the nation are expected to attend. 
The event promises an evening of food, fun, and 
entertainment?featuring a catered dinner, silent and live
auctions, and live music provided by Marquise.

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National 
Federation of the Blind, said: ?We are pleased 
and proud to welcome our friends from the Baltimore community,
as well as friends from all over the country, to 
our annual fundraiser the Cane Event. The evening 
will surely be a remarkable celebration and will serve
to highlight the importance of Braille literacy 
to the general public. There can be no doubt that 
the ability to read and write Braille competently and
efficiently is the key to education, employment, 
and success for the blind.  Despite the 
undisputed value of Braille, however, only about 10 percent of
blind children in the United States are learning 
it. Please join us at the Cane Event as we work 
together to reverse the downward trend in Braille literacy.?

Proceeds from this event will go to the National 
Federation of the Blind?s Braille Readers are 
Leaders campaign, a national initiative to promote the importance
of reading and writing Braille for blind children 
and adults. The Braille Readers are Leaders 
campaign kicked off in July of 2008 with the unveiling of
the design of a commemorative coin in recognition 
of the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of 
Louis Braille (1809-1852), the inventor of the reading
and writing code for the blind that bears his 
name. On March 26, the Louis Braille Bicentennial 
Silver Dollar was released by the U.S. Mint.

Cane Event tickets may be purchased
online
; by phone at (410) 659-9314, extension 2419; or by
e-mail.

Education

Parent gives her young son a cane lesson

The NFB Jernigan Institute is holding an innovative
Beginnings and Blueprints Early Childhood Conference
  in collaboration with the National Organization 
of Parents of Blind Children and various 
professionals in the early childhood field from across the Mid-Atlantic
region. This two-day conference (May 8-9, 2009) 
will bring together families of blind children 
and early childhood service providers, teachers, and professionals
in order to disseminate the NFB's approach to 
best practices in early childhood education for blind children.

Families of blind and low vision children ages 
birth to seven who live in the Mid-Atlantic 
region are encouraged to attend.  Families who live outside
of the area are also welcome to attend if they 
desire, but should be aware that some of the 
exhibits and information will be region-specific. Families
can choose among a variety of breakout sessions 
on topics such as early movement, literacy, and 
active learning. Families will also be able to consult
with early childhood professionals. Children are 
encouraged to attend with their parents as there 
will be activities with young blind children in mind.

Please complete the
online
  or
print
  registration form and submit by April 15, 2009.  For more information please
e-mail Mary Jo Thorpe,
Education Programs Specialist, NFB Jernigan 
Institute; call (410) 659-9314, ext. 2407; or visit the
Beginnings and Blueprints page.

Plans are in full swing for the NFB Jernigan Institute?s
Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL)
  program in the summer of 2009. The BELL program 
is designed to serve as a demonstration program 
that provides intensive Braille instruction to low vision
children during the summer months. Statistics 
show that only 10 percent of blind and low vision 
children receive Braille instruction. Therefore, the NFB
aims to promote intensive summer programs, led by 
its affiliate members, to help improve the amount 
of exposure to Braille by young blind and low vision
children, raise literacy levels of this 
population, and stir up greater interest in Braille education.

This pilot program will be modeled after the 
successful 2008 BELL Program led by the NFB of 
Maryland state affiliate. The NFB Jernigan Institute will expand
this program into Wisconsin and Georgia as well 
during the summer of 2009. The program dates are: 
Wisconsin, June 15-26; Georgia, July 13-24; and Maryland,
August 3-15. The states will host the Jernigan 
Institute?s BELL Core Team during the two weeks 
of their programs. BELL Core Team members will facilitate
a variety of fun, hands-on lessons ranging from 
group activities to one-on-one instruction 
designed to teach Braille to low vision children ages four to
twelve. Children will also be mentored by older 
blind role models with positive attitudes about 
blindness and visit various field trip sites. The NFB Jernigan
Institute plans to make the curriculum from this 
program available to other states for future use 
in developing their own BELL summer programs.

Braille Initiative

Photo: Coin launch ceremony

On March 26, 2009, the official launch ceremony 
of the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar 
took place at the NFB Jernigan Institute. More than three
hundred NFB members and friends, as well as 
variety of special guests and speakers including 
Dr. Abraham Nemeth, Dr. Marc Maurer, Dr. Frederic K. Schroeder,
and U.S. Mint Director Ed Moy, gathered in the 
Members Hall to celebrate this special day and to 
have the first opportunity to purchase their piece of
the Braille literacy movement.

During the launch program guests were treated to 
the reading of a very special resolution by 
MarCh? Daughtry, Brandon Pickrel, and Jason Polansky. Additionally,
White House Representative Kareem Dale was presented with a copy of
The Braille Literacy Crisis in America: Facing 
the Truth, Reversing the Trend, Empowering the Blind,
and Dr. Joyce Winterton of NASA announced that 
the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar will 
be the first commemorative coin to travel to space.  If
you missed the event or just want to relive it, you can
watch
  or
listen
  to the coin launch program, including speeches 
from Dr. Maurer and U.S. Mint Director Ed Moy.

In addition to the formal launch ceremony in 
Baltimore, we had significant proclamations from 
over thirty governors or state legislatures, and thousands
of members of the National Federation of the 
Blind gathered in about fifty towns and cities 
across America to celebrate this monumental day in history.
Many met with public officials and participated 
in ceremonies to demonstrate our commitment to 
Braille literacy and full participation in society.

Fifty thousand Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver 
Dollars have been sold as of the publication of 
this newsletter.  To purchase yours, please visit the
U.S. Mint Web site. For more information about 
Braille, the 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial 
Siver Dollar, and the NFB's other Braille literacy efforts,
please visit
Braille.org,
join the
literacy campaign mailing list,
or follow on the social networking site
Twitter.

Straight Talk About Vision Loss

The 2008 scholarship class of the NFB.
Photo: 2008 scholarship class of the NFB
The
Straight Talk About Vision Loss
  team presents
Straight Talk About Vision Loss Episode 24.
  Anil Lewis discusses the NFB scholarship 
program with the Jernigan Institute executive 
director. TMarch 31 is the last day to apply for
thirty NFB scholarships,
ranging from $3,000 to $12,000, to be awarded at 
the NFB National Convention in July.  Anil Lewis 
is chairman of the NFB scholarship committee as well
as a national board member.

Product and Access Technology Talk

The NFB Jernigan Institute Access Technology team 
provides ongoing access technology awareness 
services for universities and colleges in the area. On March
3, Dr. Jonathan Lazar, associate professor in the 
Department of Computer and Information Sciences 
at Towson University, and a group of his students visited
the International Braille and Technology Center 
for the Blind (IBTC).  The team has reached out 
to groups of young engineers and computer scientists to
help further accessibility in the next generation.

As mentioned as an upcoming event in the previous 
newsletter, the Access Technology team attended 
and made three presentations at the California State
University at Northridge?s annual Technology and 
Persons with Disabilities Conference this month. 
In addition to the preparations for this conference,
they received a
tech tip from Adobe on accessible PDFs
  and contributed three new posts to the AT blog?a final report on the
Consumer Electronics Show
  in Las Vegas, a post on the
Plextalk Pocket digital talking book player,
and a write-up of the new
KNFB Reader Mobile software update.
The team also added a
list of manufacturers of CCTVs
?digital magnification devices using a camera and 
screen?to their technology list, broadening the 
resources available for low vision visitors to the site.


 From the tenBroek Library

Several major events have happened recently or 
are about to happen at the National Center.  The 
tenBroek Library wants to help you enjoy them, even if you
cannot be here.

On March 26, of course, the Jernigan Institute 
hosted the official unveiling of the
Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar.
The tenBroek Library contributed some interesting 
items to be viewed (visually and tactilely) at 
the celebration, including several historic books in tactile
codes other than Braille. We are especially 
pleased to have arranged to borrow, for this 
event, an extremely rare copy of the
embossed pamphlet of 1829
  in which Louis Braille first published the 
Braille code. For more information, take a look at the
annotated bibliography
  of books on Louis Braille and the development 
of the Braille Code housed in the tenBroek Library.

April 4 is the date of the
Cane Event,
a gala dinner party that will no doubt be the 
main event of the Mid-Atlantic social season. To 
honor the cane, the tenBroek Library presents this link
to the NFB?s publication, Tom Bickford?s
The Care and Feeding of the Long White Cane.

Finally, the Jernigan Institute is presenting the second
Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium
  on April 17. The Obama administration will be 
represented by an official with great 
responsibility for programs related to blindness and other disabilities.
The symposium will be of concern to lawyers and 
all interested in disability rights.  More than fifty years ago, in his speech
Within the Grace of God,
Jacobus tenBroek laid out key arguments regarding 
blindness that have become fundamental to the disability rights movement.

Please join the tenBroek Library as we celebrate 
Louis Braille, the long white cane, and Jacobus tenBroek!

Independence Market

The upcoming Cane Event celebration highlights 
the long white cane as a key to independence and 
freedom for blind people.  With good mobility skills blind
people gain control over their own movements and 
can travel freely and independently in both 
familiar and unfamiliar environments.    Thomas Bickford's
Care and Feeding of the Long White Cane 
(mentioned above) is a self-help guide that 
encourages blind individuals to grow their cane travel independence. The
author shares his own experiences about learning 
how to use a long white cane and traveling 
independently in a variety of settings. The reader learns about
choosing a cane, negotiating steps, walking down 
a city sidewalk and using landmarks as travel 
cues, making use of various modes of public transportation,
and traveling in adverse weather conditions and 
in rough terrain. This practical how-to guide, 
encouraging blind individuals new to cane travel to venture
out with their long white cane, is available from the Independence Market in
print, Braille, and four-track cassette.
    The Independence Market also sells books 
geared toward teaching independent cane travel skills to children and youth:
Independent Movement and Travel in Blind Children: A Promotion Model
  (by Joseph Cutter) is full of practical tips 
and strategies about how parents and teachers can 
help a blind child develop normal and independent movement.
It includes detailed instructions and information 
about canes?what kind, when a child should get 
one, etc.?and introduces the "Bottom-Up" approach to teaching
orientation and mobility to young children of 
developmental ages birth through kindergarten.
Modular Instruction for Independent Travel for 
Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
  (by Doris Willoughby and Sharon Monthei) is a 
practical guide for the mobility teacher, 
classroom teacher, or parent, that offers a thousand creative suggestions
for teaching cane travel to preschool through 
high school blind and low vision students in 
every possible setting.  And, of course, the Independence Market
also has
long white canes
  available in all sizes.



Parent Outreach

In honor of the two-hundredth birthday of Louis 
Braille, we are issuing a special edition of 
Future Reflections, our quarterly magazine for parents and
teachers of blind children. The "Special Issue: A 
Celebration of Braille" edition features a brief 
biography of Louis Braille by children's author Deborah
Kent-Stein; a fascinating historical timeline 
about the "War of the Dots"; a playful poem about 
Braille from deaf-blind author, John Lee Clark; descriptions
of innovative Braille programs; inspiring stories 
that celebrate the impact Braille has had in the 
lives of ordinary blind people; and much more. The edition
will be available online by mid-to-late-April and 
in print by the end of the month.
Future Reflections
  has a print format domestic circulation of over 
fourteen thousand, and thousands more read it 
internationally and in other formats. The magazine informs,
inspires, raises expectations, and provides a 
blueprint for change and action to improve the 
lives and education of blind and low vision children.



Spotlight on the Imagination Fund

Photo: NY Tweens and Teens program

The Imagination Fund
  provides support for the outreach efforts of 
local Federation chapters and affiliates 
throughout the United States as well as the research, technology,
and education programs and initiatives of the NFB 
Jernigan Institute. The Imagination Fund was 
established January 2004 with the Grand Opening of our NFB
research and training institute.  On May 17 and 
18 of last year the National Federation of the 
Blind of New York and its Parents of Blind Children Division (POBC)
held a two-day seminar for children, parents, 
educators, and other interested parties.  The 
emphasis was on ?tweens and teens.?   The seminar addressed
all aspects of the lives of blind children and 
focused on the changes in their needs and their 
dreams and goals. All aspects of their development were
considered as presenters interacted with the 
participants.    Every group was challenged 
concerning the need for and the use of such things as Braille,
the long white cane, and adaptive 
technology.  Attendees discussed the wide-ranging 
possibilities of career choices for young blind people. There was much
hands-on exposure to Braille and alternative 
techniques.  A cane walk in Midtown Manhattan was also included.  The
Tweens and Teens Seminar
  was supported by the fundraising efforts of the 
NFB as part of the Imagination Fund grant program.


NFB Calendar

  2009  Year of Louis Braille's Bicentennial, 
launch of the U.S. Louis Braille Bicentennial 
Silver Dollar, and kickoff of the
NFB Braille Literacy Campaign.
    March 26, 2009
U.S. Mint
  began sales of the
Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar.
    March 31, 2009  Deadline to apply for
thirty NFB scholarships,
ranging from $3,000 to $12,000, to be awarded at National Convention in July.
Get more information
  or
fill out an application online.

  Image: The Cane Event banner

April 4, 2009
The Cane Event: Celebrating Braille Readers are Leaders,
Members Hall, NFB headquarters, Baltimore.
Image: Whozit wearing a top hat
Break out your top hat and be a part of the Cane 
Event: Celebrating Braille Readers are Leaders, 
at the NFB Jernigan Institute.  Please join us the evening
of Saturday, April 4, for entertainment, food, 
and silent and live auctions. Support the 
Jernigan Institute and have fun. Visit
thecaneevent.org
  for details and to
buy your tickets online.
   You can be a Braille Literacy Champion!  This 
ticket package option includes recognition for 
you or your company, two Cane Event tickets, and one Louis
Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar, all for $500.

April 15, 2009
Jacob Bolotin Awards
  online
application and nomination
  deadline.   April 15, 2009   Deadline to sign up for
Beginnings and Blueprints Early Childhood Conference.
  Sign up
online
  or download a
print
  registration form.     April 17, 2009
Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium.
Register online.
View the
agenda.
     May 8-9, 2009
Beginnings and Blueprints Early Childhood Conference,
open to parents of blind children ages birth to 
seven. Part of NFB Jernigan Institute's
Early Childhood Education initiative.
    May 30, 2009
Pre-registration
  cut-off for
NFB 2009 National Convention.
When purchased online before May 31st, the 
pre-registration fee for convention is $15 ($20 
on-site) and the cost of a banquet ticket is $35 ($40 on-site).
    June 8-13, 2009
Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL)
  program Core Team Member training at NFB 
Jernigan Institute.   June 15-26, 2009
Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL)
  program in Wisconsin.

  July 3-8, 2009
NFB 2009 National Convention,
Marriott at the Renaissance Center, Detroit, 
Michigan.  For reservations, write directly to 
the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, 100 Renaissance Center,
Detroit, Michigan 48243, or call 1-800-266-9432. 
Information for sponsors, exhibitors, and other attendees is
online.
Now available?discounted
online pre-registration and banquet ticket sales.
    July 13-24, 2009
Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL)
  program in Georgia.

  July 6, 2009
Motor City March for Independence,
A Walk for Opportunity, Detroit, Michigan.
Register to participate
  in the third annual March in Detroit.  Hear an
audio report on last year's Dallas March.

  July 26-August 1, 2009
NFB Youth Slam:
A STEM Leadership Academy, University of Maryland, College Park.  View a
video
  about this exciting event!    August 3-15, 2009
Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL)
  program in Maryland.


Citation

block quote
A good education is the key to success, and every 
American deserves an equal opportunity to receive 
a good education. Inherent to being educated is being
literate. The ability to read and write means 
access to information that, in turn, leads to 
understanding and knowledge. And knowledge is power?the power
to achieve, function in the family, thrive in the 
community, succeed in a job, and contribute to 
society.   Nearly 90 percent of America?s blind children
are not learning to read and write because they 
are not being taught Braille or given access to 
it. There is a Braille literacy crisis in America.   The
National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the 
largest and most influential membership 
organization of blind people in the United States, is taking swift
action to reverse this trend. This year, 2009, 
marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis 
Braille, inventor of the system that allows blind people
to read and write independently. Coinciding with 
this anniversary, the NFB has announced specific 
action to address the education of America?s blind children
so that every blind child who has a need for 
Braille will have the opportunity to learn 
it.   In this report to the nation on the state of Braille literacy
in America, the NFB examines the history and 
decline of Braille education, addresses the 
crisis facing the blind today and key factors driving it, and
proposes a number of action steps to double the 
Braille literacy rate by 2015 and eventually reverse it altogether.    ?
The Braille Literacy Crisis in America: Facing 
the Truth, Reversing the Trend, Empowering the Blind,
A Report to the Nation by the National Federation 
of the Blind Jernigan Institute, March 26, 2009

Back to Top
    Thank you for reading the NFB Jernigan 
Institute's Imagineering Our Future.

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Support the Jernigan Institute through the
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Interesting links:

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National Center for Blind Youth in Science

Access Technology Tips

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Blogs:

Access Technology

Voice of the Nation's Blind

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Publication archives:

Voice of the Diabetic

Future Reflections

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Visit us at
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Imagine a Future Full of Opportunity

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(410) 659-9314      Fax (410) 659-5129      E-mail
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From newmanrl at cox.net  Sun Apr  5 13:42:00 2009
From: newmanrl at cox.net (Robert Newman)
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 08:42:00 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] New THOUGHT PROVOKER #144- Blindness With Other Conditions
Message-ID: <9414EF64557C4E7BB67BAE141202A65D@D78R0TG1>

Educators 
RE:  Blindness With Other conditions 

In my newest THOUGHT PROVOKER I make use of a figure from a contemporary
genre to make my point. Watch out! If you have not read the PROVOKER, it
follows.  Recall that I collect responses and post them upon my web site for
all the WWW to read and learn from and that URL is-
Http://thoughtprovoker.info <http://thoughtprovoker.info/>   If you wish to
receive THOUGHT PROVOKERS sent directly to you, just write me and ask, at-
newmanrl at cox.net 

THOUGHT PROVOKER 144 
Blindness With Other Conditions 


"No, nothing else," answered Bill in response to my question- "Do you have
any other major physical or emotional or life style considerations that you
are concerned that your oncoming blindness will negatively impact or in
reverse, will make your adjustment to blindness difficult?"

I am a VR Counselor, this was my first visit with Bill. He is thirty,
rapidly going blind due to RP and had just lost his job as a truck driver.
My question reflected a major principle in achieving a successful outcome in
adjusting to any major loss- you have to deal with the whole person. 

The strain in Bill's voice, the rubbing of sweating hands on his thighs told
me my question had this guy reacting to something that he was unwilling to
share. In my mind, I couldn't help but speculate, was he an alcoholic or an
AIDS victim, or.? And so to plant the seed, an opportunity for later, I
said, "Okay. And as we get to know one another, if in the future after you
get a sense of how the rehabilitation process works, please don't hesitate
to bring up any thing you'd like to talk about." 

Bill didn't wait very long and said, "Like I was saying, I've learned over
the years that for me to.ah, manage my life, I've had to become a control
freak. And I'm afraid blindness will.make me lose control."

Finished, I walked Bill out to the reception area, where luck was with me.
Randy, my next appointment was early. "Bill, meet Randy. He also has a form
of RP, along with being deaf. And hey, he runs his own vending business."

Out in the hallway walking to the elevator, I still felt good that Bill had
met Randy, a guy that had another obviously serious condition in life to
contend with and was doing well. At the open elevator doors, I shook Bill's
hand. "I'll see you next week, at your place and we can talk more." And I
would have said more, but we were interrupted. 

"Bill, let's go," interjected a male voice with very "no-nonsense" tone.

"Richard!" I could tell Bill wasn't happy  with this intrusion. Then to me,
"This is my brother. Excuse me a moment." And taking Richard off to one
side, they talked.

Back at the elevator, Richard said, "I didn't want Bill to come to you. We
take care of our own. I'll be." 

"Richard, stop!" Bill cut off his brother. "I'll meet you at the car." Then
to me, he said,  "Robert, I apologize for my brother. We are a very close
and protective family. But ah, I don't mean to scare you, but if Richard
comes to your office or wherever, don't ask him in. He'll settle down." And
with that he was gone.

I did not see Bill again for two months. We had four rescheduled
appointments, bill calling in the day of each to cancel. Initially I thought
denial was the major factor, but each successive call felt more like
escalating stress and near panic. It is interesting to note, at some point
in each conversation, he would refer to the "control" issue. Until,
unexpectedly Bill showed up.

"I was going to stay away. But I remember you said blindness can be managed
even if you have other ah, issues, that you can still control your life. And
I can't allow myself to lose control." A deep breath. "I want to explain. My
brother and I both have.ah, are." Another deep breath, then in a rush, "I've
not hurt anyone --- I've kept control --- fear I'm losing it --- I don't
want to be like my brother."

I had listened closely, was again puzzled, but excited to have Bill opening
up. I thought, "Great, now we can get at those other key issues and work
with them along side his blindness. Now we can have the best chance to get
his life in balance; help him to get that control back that he speaks of as
being so critical." In a sense holding my breath, I asked, "This is great,
Bill. So help me to help you. Tell me what you are dealing with?"

He said, "I am a vampire."


Robert Leslie Newman 
Email- newmanrl at cox.net
THOUGHT PROVOKER Website- 
Http://www.thoughtprovoker.info



From thebluesisloose at gmail.com  Sun Apr  5 14:12:43 2009
From: thebluesisloose at gmail.com (Beth)
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 10:12:43 -0400
Subject: [nobe-l] New THOUGHT PROVOKER #144- Blindness With Other
	Conditions
In-Reply-To: <9414EF64557C4E7BB67BAE141202A65D@D78R0TG1>
References: <9414EF64557C4E7BB67BAE141202A65D@D78R0TG1>
Message-ID: <4383d01d0904050712v4ee8b9c2ua0b11c6d32ae0744@mail.gmail.com>

That's weird.  Vampires and blindness.  Good one, but here's the
reality I've seen:
1. I've seen people who are blind with asthma, seizures, and diabetes type 1,
2. I've known someone who has all of those but the diabetes, but she
has mild CP,
3. I've seen people who are blind who have endocrinal disorders who
don't have a chance to have childen.  That's whatI've seen.
Beth

On 4/5/09, Robert Newman <newmanrl at cox.net> wrote:
> Educators
> RE:  Blindness With Other conditions
>
> In my newest THOUGHT PROVOKER I make use of a figure from a contemporary
> genre to make my point. Watch out! If you have not read the PROVOKER, it
> follows.  Recall that I collect responses and post them upon my web site for
> all the WWW to read and learn from and that URL is-
> Http://thoughtprovoker.info <http://thoughtprovoker.info/>   If you wish to
> receive THOUGHT PROVOKERS sent directly to you, just write me and ask, at-
> newmanrl at cox.net
>
> THOUGHT PROVOKER 144
> Blindness With Other Conditions
>
>
> "No, nothing else," answered Bill in response to my question- "Do you have
> any other major physical or emotional or life style considerations that you
> are concerned that your oncoming blindness will negatively impact or in
> reverse, will make your adjustment to blindness difficult?"
>
> I am a VR Counselor, this was my first visit with Bill. He is thirty,
> rapidly going blind due to RP and had just lost his job as a truck driver.
> My question reflected a major principle in achieving a successful outcome in
> adjusting to any major loss- you have to deal with the whole person.
>
> The strain in Bill's voice, the rubbing of sweating hands on his thighs told
> me my question had this guy reacting to something that he was unwilling to
> share. In my mind, I couldn't help but speculate, was he an alcoholic or an
> AIDS victim, or.? And so to plant the seed, an opportunity for later, I
> said, "Okay. And as we get to know one another, if in the future after you
> get a sense of how the rehabilitation process works, please don't hesitate
> to bring up any thing you'd like to talk about."
>
> Bill didn't wait very long and said, "Like I was saying, I've learned over
> the years that for me to.ah, manage my life, I've had to become a control
> freak. And I'm afraid blindness will.make me lose control."
>
> Finished, I walked Bill out to the reception area, where luck was with me.
> Randy, my next appointment was early. "Bill, meet Randy. He also has a form
> of RP, along with being deaf. And hey, he runs his own vending business."
>
> Out in the hallway walking to the elevator, I still felt good that Bill had
> met Randy, a guy that had another obviously serious condition in life to
> contend with and was doing well. At the open elevator doors, I shook Bill's
> hand. "I'll see you next week, at your place and we can talk more." And I
> would have said more, but we were interrupted.
>
> "Bill, let's go," interjected a male voice with very "no-nonsense" tone.
>
> "Richard!" I could tell Bill wasn't happy  with this intrusion. Then to me,
> "This is my brother. Excuse me a moment." And taking Richard off to one
> side, they talked.
>
> Back at the elevator, Richard said, "I didn't want Bill to come to you. We
> take care of our own. I'll be."
>
> "Richard, stop!" Bill cut off his brother. "I'll meet you at the car." Then
> to me, he said,  "Robert, I apologize for my brother. We are a very close
> and protective family. But ah, I don't mean to scare you, but if Richard
> comes to your office or wherever, don't ask him in. He'll settle down." And
> with that he was gone.
>
> I did not see Bill again for two months. We had four rescheduled
> appointments, bill calling in the day of each to cancel. Initially I thought
> denial was the major factor, but each successive call felt more like
> escalating stress and near panic. It is interesting to note, at some point
> in each conversation, he would refer to the "control" issue. Until,
> unexpectedly Bill showed up.
>
> "I was going to stay away. But I remember you said blindness can be managed
> even if you have other ah, issues, that you can still control your life. And
> I can't allow myself to lose control." A deep breath. "I want to explain. My
> brother and I both have.ah, are." Another deep breath, then in a rush, "I've
> not hurt anyone --- I've kept control --- fear I'm losing it --- I don't
> want to be like my brother."
>
> I had listened closely, was again puzzled, but excited to have Bill opening
> up. I thought, "Great, now we can get at those other key issues and work
> with them along side his blindness. Now we can have the best chance to get
> his life in balance; help him to get that control back that he speaks of as
> being so critical." In a sense holding my breath, I asked, "This is great,
> Bill. So help me to help you. Tell me what you are dealing with?"
>
> He said, "I am a vampire."
>
>
> Robert Leslie Newman
> Email- newmanrl at cox.net
> THOUGHT PROVOKER Website-
> Http://www.thoughtprovoker.info
>
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From dandrews at visi.com  Thu Apr  9 03:44:18 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:44:18 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] Sign Reading Rights Coalition Petition!
Message-ID: <auto-000096605122@mailfront2.g2host.com>

As you know, the National Federation of the Blind, NFB, is part of 
the Reading Rights Coalition, along with 29 (and growing) groups that 
support people with disabilities.  The Reading Rights Coalition has 
been created to raise awareness about the Authors Guild and to 
support the 15 million print-disabled people in the US who are effected by
their decision to turn off the text-to-speech function on the Kindle 
2, stating that it violates copyright law.

We are asking everyone to go to the petition Web site at
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/We-Want-To-Read
  , sign the petition, and forward to all of your contacts.

We are trying to get 10,000 signatures and are one third of the way there.

Please help!


David Andrews




From PeggyChong at earthlink.net  Thu Apr  9 23:59:24 2009
From: PeggyChong at earthlink.net (Peggy Chong)
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:59:24 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] Gently Used Braille Children's Books Sought for Braille
 Book Flea Market at Convention
Message-ID: <auto-000093322728@mailfront1.g2host.com>


If you have gently used Braille Children's books that are no longer 
being used, the 2009 Braille Book Flea Market would love to find them 
a new home.  At our 2009 National Convention in Detroit, the Braille 
Book Flea Market will once again, provide many young Braille readers 
with Braille books to love and cherish at no cost to the 
children.  We need your children's books!  Please send your Braille 
books via USPS. to; UPS, 29855 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 
48150.  Attn:  NFB-Hold for book fair.  They can be mailed through 
the US Post office, Free Matter for the Blind.  IF you have any 
questions, please contact Peggy Chong at 515-277-1288 or 
peggychong at earthlink.net




From MRiccobono at nfb.org  Fri Apr 10 01:07:53 2009
From: MRiccobono at nfb.org (Riccobono,
	Mark)
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:07:53 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] Seeking participants with visual or motor impairments for
 interview study
Message-ID: <auto-000093327084@mailfront1.g2host.com>


----------
We have been asked to post the following:

----------
From: vmwb-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu 
[mailto:vmwb-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Chandrika Jayant
Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 12:27 AM
To: vmwb at u.washington.edu
Subject: [vmwb] Seeking participants with visual or motor impairments 
forinterview study

The University of Washington is seeking people with motor and visual 
impairments for an interview about your use of mobile devices. The 
study consists of a one hour interview followed by a series of brief 
(5 minute) surveys the following week. Please see the attached 
announcement for details. Contact Shani Jayant 
(<mailto:cjayant at cs.washington.edu>cjayant at cs.washington.edu) or 
Shaun Kane (<mailto:skane at u.washington.edu>skane at u.washington.edu) 
for more information. Participants do not need to be in Seattle, this 
can be conducted over the phone and online.

Thank you!
Richard Ladner, Shani Jayant, and Shaun Kane



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From JWilson at nfb.org  Fri Apr 10 01:12:58 2009
From: JWilson at nfb.org (Wilson,
	Joanne)
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:12:58 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] FW: University of Nebraska Job Post
Message-ID: <auto-000093327347@mailfront1.g2host.com>

-----Original Message-----
From: Servan, Carlos R [mailto:carlos.servan at nebraska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 4:02 PM
To: Edward Bell; Schroeder, Fredric K.; Wilson, Joanne; Riccobono, Mark
Subject: FW: University of Nebraska Job Post

Do you know anyone who can apply to this job?


Colleagues,
The University of Nebraska at Lincoln (UNL) is recruiting a full-time
instructor/coordinator for the Visual Impairments Teacher Preparation
Program.  Please share this with anyone who might be interested or would
know someone who might be interested.  The announcement is attached and
is pasted below.


318 Barkley Memorial Center / P.O. Box 830738 / Lincoln, NE 68583-0738 /
(402) 472-3956 / FAX (402) 472-7697
Instructor/Coordinator Visual Impairments Teacher Preparation Program
The candidate will have the full range of responsibilities associated
with
being a an instructor and coordinator of a program at a research
university such
as teach graduate courses in special education-visual impairments and
blindness; advise and supervise teacher certification and masters
students in
special education; conduct the teacher preparation program in vision
impairments/blindness; pursue external funding; contribute to area,
college, and
university governance; and collaborate to deliver professional
development
activities statewide with lead agencies, schools, and stakeholders in
vision
impairments/blindness.
Earned doctoral degree in Special Education or related area with
emphasis in children and/or youth with visual impairments and blindness
preferred. Required qualifications include earned masters degree in
Special
Education or related area with emphasis in children and/or youth with
visual
impairments and blindness; teaching at the post-secondary/higher
education
level; ability to advise and supervise practicum experiences for
licensure and
graduate students; established record for delivery of distance-education
coursework/training; proven track record for collaboration with state
and local
education agency personnel such as state schools for visual
impairments/blindness, departments of education, and local school
districts.
Criminal background check required. Excellent benefits including
staff/dependent scholarship program. Applicant review will begin April
10, 2009.
Apply at https://employment.unl.edu requisition 090131 and attach
required
documents.
The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation
ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus
community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life
balance, and
dual careers.
DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
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From info at michaelhingson.com  Fri Apr 10 01:55:14 2009
From: info at michaelhingson.com (Michael Hingson)
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:55:14 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] Purchasing A KNFB Reader Mobile?
Message-ID: <auto-000096776569@mailfront2.g2host.com>

Are you considering the purchase of a KnfbReader Mobile or do you 
know someone who may be interested in buying one?  If so, I would 
like to speak with you.  Please remember that the National Federation 
of the Blind is the only National distributor of the Reader and its 
related products.  For more information about the reader or to place 
an order please visit 
<http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com>http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com 
or please call me, Mike Hingson, at (888) 965-9191.

The current configuration of the Reader we are providing includes the 
KnfbReader software, the Nokia 6220 Classic mobile phone, and an 
optional screen reader either Talks or MobileSpeak.  The software and 
phone cost $1,370.00.  Either Talks or MobileSpeak cost $295.00.  The 
entire package including the screen reader option cost $1,665.00 plus shipping.

Don't forget that the Federation also offers a %3 interest rate 
technology loan should you need to finance your Reader 
purchase.  Information about the loan is available on the web site 
given above.  We also accept both Visa and MasterCard orders.

Join the technology revolution today and go totally globally 
mobile.  Please contact me if you need any information or have any 
questions about the Reader.  I hope to talk with you soon.


Cordially,


Mike Hingson

The Michael Hingson Group
      "Speaking with Vision"
                  Michael Hingson, President
                          (415) 827-4084
                    <mailto:info at michaelhingson.com>info at michaelhingson.com
                    www.michaelhingson.com


for info on the new KNFB Reader Mobile, visit:
<http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com/>http://knfbreader.michaelhingson.com


From graduate56 at juno.com  Fri Apr 17 02:27:24 2009
From: graduate56 at juno.com (Melissa Green)
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:27:24 -0600
Subject: [nobe-l] A career question
Message-ID: <1B341E0D885A4C22963E0775CD6AB293@melissa>

Hello.

I am researching my options for a masters in early childhood special education.
What are some of the careers that one can specialize in that focuses on working with blind/vi children from birth to age eight?
What kind of advocate positions are there?
If there are people on this list that are either advocates, for families, or work with blind/vi children birth to age eight.
What advice would you give me?
Thanks.

Have a blessed day.
Sincerely,
Melissa R. Green
You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself. 

____________________________________________________________
Earn your PhD from an accredited online school.
http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTN9BoIwC1LgMADxm1kQxEOxiwlJklgbixnJNwlsjqlVAOWOWZpZ4E/

From maryh4548 at gmail.com  Fri Apr 17 14:22:14 2009
From: maryh4548 at gmail.com (Mary H)
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:22:14 -0700
Subject: [nobe-l] A career question
In-Reply-To: <1B341E0D885A4C22963E0775CD6AB293@melissa>
References: <1B341E0D885A4C22963E0775CD6AB293@melissa>
Message-ID: <350cdea30904170722u5513a157t83f1e7fbaa03a691@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Melissa,
i'm a Special ed teacher
There are sooo many opportunities for you
VI teachers are in short supply

the only stumbling block I can see for you is the economy
If it gets really bad (see  www.thecomingdepression.com) then it may get
hard for VI teachers

But minus that , you are in a great field

The schools are so desperate

Study Spanish if you can!

Write me personally if you like as I've spent my life in the field

Yours
Mary
San Jose, CA

On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 7:27 PM, Melissa Green <graduate56 at juno.com> wrote:

> Hello.
>
> I am researching my options for a masters in early childhood special
> education.
> What are some of the careers that one can specialize in that focuses on
> working with blind/vi children from birth to age eight?
> What kind of advocate positions are there?
> If there are people on this list that are either advocates, for families,
> or work with blind/vi children birth to age eight.
> What advice would you give me?
> Thanks.
>
> Have a blessed day.
> Sincerely,
> Melissa R. Green
> You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long
> enough to make them all yourself.
>
> ____________________________________________________________
> Earn your PhD from an accredited online school.
>
> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTN9BoIwC1LgMADxm1kQxEOxiwlJklgbixnJNwlsjqlVAOWOWZpZ4E/
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From rubyrue at socal.rr.com  Tue Apr 21 23:16:21 2009
From: rubyrue at socal.rr.com (Amber Boggs)
Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:16:21 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] Fw: Final CALL-TO-ACTION Package: SEND NOW!
Message-ID: <auto-000095103497@mailfront1.g2host.com>


>I have been asked to circulate the following:


Dave





>----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Boggs" <rick-b at vitac.com>
>To: "'Rick Boggs'" <rick at rickboggs.com>
>Cc: "'Amber'" <amber at amberboggs.com>; "'Chris Snyder'"
><chris at chris-snyder.com>; "'Jack Patterson'" <onespurinc at yahoo.com>; "'Teri
>Grossman'" <terigrossman at earthlink.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 7:15 AM
>Subject: Final CALL-TO-ACTION Package: SEND NOW!
>
>
>>Please spread the word.  All parties interested in supporting equal access
>>to education for blind students and jobs for adults with disabilities
>>ought
>>to receive this call to action letter and should immediately respond by
>>using the "sample demand letter" as a template to contact all of the
>>critical administrators and legislators who can reinstate the grants.
>>
>>Thanks for your help.
>>
>>Rick Boggs
>>www.rickboggs.com
>>
>>Word Doc's Attached
>>
>>Attention Advocate:
>>
>>I am writing to ask you to take action on an important, time sensitive
>>matter concerning education of blind students and employment of people
>>with
>>vision loss and other disabilities. With respect for your time, this
>>summary
>>will be brief and somewhat general.  For more detailed information, please
>>contact me directly.
>>
>>The federal Department of Education, DOEd, normally provides the ONLY
>>funding used to make educational videos for students accessible for
>>students
>>who are blind.  The DOEd annually funds grants which pay audio description
>>producers to add audio description to educational videos, so that students
>>with visual impairments will have equal access to the information.  Under
>>somewhat unusual circumstances, the new grants which were announced for
>>2009
>>have suddenly vanished from the DOEd website.  It is urgent that community
>>leaders such as yourself immediately contact  key Congressional
>>representatives and demand that the audio description grants be
>>reinstated.
>>The unprecedented last minute withdrawal of the grant RFPs announced in
>>December 2008 will negatively impact blind students in K-12 classrooms and
>>will cost people with disabilities their jobs in media production.  In
>>these
>>difficult times, when the Secretary of the Department of Education tells
>>the
>>Washington Post about the new record high funding for education that has
>>been included in the economic stimulus program, why would the DOEd
>>suddenly
>>cut a few million dollars, effectively diminishing the quality of
>>education
>>for blind kids and costing people with disabilities their jobs?  Some
>>inexplicable politics inside the DOEd could possibly be the cause for this
>>sudden, unexpected change of budget priorities, but with enough loud
>>voices
>>speaking up immediately, we can restore the grant program to what Congress
>>intended it to be.
>>
>>In December 2008, the Department of Education announced that an
>>application
>>period for new competition grants to provide audio description for
>>educational videos for blind students would begin in March 2009.  At the
>>last minute, in early March, the announcement suddenly disappeared.
>>Ordinarily, the grant status would be posted as "canceled" if the program
>>were eliminated for some reason.  Whatever the cause for the last minute
>>change in budget priorities, we MUST INSIST that blind students NOT be
>>left
>>out of the benefits realized from the newly doubled DOEd budget, now $100
>>BILLION.  As a totally blind producer of audio description, I will have to
>>cancel my plans to hire several blind or disabled professionals, if the
>>grants are not reinstated soon.  Please join me in calling, emailing, and
>>writing to the legislators who can make a difference and correct this
>>oversight.  Please find the enclosed/attached sample letter demanding
>>reinstatement of the audio description grants and requesting an
>>investigation into the DOEd procedures that lead to this destructive
>>decision.  Contact information for key legislators is also provided for
>>your
>>convenience.  I am asking that you specifically contact the Secretary of
>>Education, Arne Duncan, the Assistant Secretary of Education, Andrew J.
>>Pepin, and the chair of the House Committee on Education and Labor, George
>>Miller.  We should also send an email to the Special Assistant to the
>>President on Disability Policy, Kareem Dale (who is also blind).  Please
>>find the enclosed list of House Representatives to facilitate contacting
>>your local Representative as well.  DOEd information about the grants in
>>question is included below, along with contact info for the individuals
>>previously mentioned.
>>
>>Thank you for your immediate action supporting this effort to reinstate
>>new
>>competition grants for audio description of educational materials for
>>students with visual impairments.
>>
>>Sincerely,
>>Rick Boggs
>>Mobile: 818-439-9698
>>www.rickboggs.com
>>www.AccessibleClassroomVideos.org
>>Postal:
>>9250 Reseda Blvd #2b-107
>>Northridge, CA 91324
>>
>>
>>DOEd Grant Details:
>>The following information was listed on the Department of Education's
>>Forecast of
>>Funding Opportunities.
>>Program Office:
>>Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
>>CFDA Number: 84.327
>>Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants, Contracts, Cooperative
>>Agreements
>>Also Known As:
>>Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities; also
>>known
>>as Special
>>Education-Technology Development, Demonstration, and Utilization; Media
>>Services;
>>and Instructional Materials.
>>PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
>>The purpose of this program is to: (1) improve results for children with
>>disabilities
>>by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; (2)
>>support educational
>>media services activities designed to be of value in the classroom setting
>>to children
>>with disabilities; and (3) provide support for captioning and video
>>description that
>>is appropriate for use in the classroom setting.
>>TYPES OF PROJECTS
>>This program supports technology development, demonstration, and
>>utilization. Educational
>>media activities, such as video descriptions and captioning of educational
>>materials,
>>also are supported.
>>
>>KEY Contact Information:
>>U.S. Department of Education: Promoting Educational Excellence for all
>>Americans
>>
>>Secretary, U.S. Department of Education
>>ARNE DUNCAN
>>First Name: ARNE
>>Last Name: DUNCAN
>>Primary Phone: (202) 401-3000
>>Principal Office: (OS) Office of the Secretary
>>Department of Education Organizational Structure and Offices
>>E-Mail Address:
>>arne.duncan at ed.gov
>>Location
>>Region: HEADQUARTERS
>>Building Name: LBJ EDUCATION BUILDING
>>Building Address: 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202
>>Room Number: 7W311
>>
>>Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education
>>ANDREW JOSEPH PEPIN
>>First Name: ANDREW
>>Middle Name: J.
>>Last Name: PEPIN
>>Primary Phone: (202) 245-7632
>>Principal Office: (OSERS) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative
>>Services
>>Department of Education Organizational Structure and Offices
>>E-Mail Address:
>>Andrew.Pepin at ed.gov
>>Location
>>Region: HEADQUARTERS
>>Building Name: POTOMAC CENTER PLAZA
>>Building Address: 550 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20202
>>Room Number: 5106
>>
>>The Honorable George Miller Chair
>>Committee on Education and Labor
>>Office Phone: (202) 225-2095
>>Email form on website:
>>http://georgemiller.house.gov/
>>2181 Rayburn House Office Building
>>United States House of Representatives
>>Washington, D.C. 20515
>>
>>Kareem Dale
>>Disabilities Consultant to the President
>>Email: Kareem_A._Dale at who.eop.gov
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From dandrews at visi.com  Thu Apr 23 19:36:45 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:36:45 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] Middle School Student Doing Paper on Blind People's Dreams
Message-ID: <auto-000098742973@mailfront2.g2host.com>

From: Sesich Deborah <sesich_deborah at cupertino.k12.ca.us>
To: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
CC: Sesich Deborah <sesich_deborah at cupertino.k12.ca.us>
Thread-Topic: Student project

There is a middle school student in California who is doing a paper 
on what blind person's dreams are like.  His teacher contacted me and 
asked if I could find somebody to answer his questions.  He is 
looking for someone who is totally blind, and has always been so.  If 
you are interested in helping, please contact his teacher at:

"Sesich Deborah" <sesich_deborah at cupertino.k12.ca.us>


Dave,

Xavier's research essay is about people who are born fully blind (have never

had eyesight).  He is interested in this subject because he wants to know

more about what a blind person's image is of the outside world.  As well as,

he would like to know more about what other people go through who have eye

problems because he has an eye condition called nystagmus.

Here are the interview questions Xavier would like answered for his research

essay.

What do you dream about?

What are your dream images like?

Do your dreams have details and if so what are they like?

What is your image of a person like?  Is there details?

Do you dream in color?  If so, what colors or is it shades of black, white,

grey?

If there is any other information you would like to share with Xavier that

might help him to develop a strong essay, please feel free to include.

Thank you so very much,

Deborah Sesich

RSP Miller Middle School



David Andrews and white cane Harry.





From thebluesisloose at gmail.com  Thu Apr 23 20:53:22 2009
From: thebluesisloose at gmail.com (Beth)
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:53:22 -0400
Subject: [nobe-l] Middle School Student Doing Paper on Blind People's
	Dreams
In-Reply-To: <auto-000098742973@mailfront2.g2host.com>
References: <auto-000098742973@mailfront2.g2host.com>
Message-ID: <4383d01d0904231353h289a19d4o60080ddbf4ad3a35@mail.gmail.com>

Hey, I would love to help Xavier with his project.  Problem: the
address for his teacher came out invalid.  What can I do to help?
Beth

On 4/23/09, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:
> From: Sesich Deborah <sesich_deborah at cupertino.k12.ca.us>
> To: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
> CC: Sesich Deborah <sesich_deborah at cupertino.k12.ca.us>
> Thread-Topic: Student project
>
> There is a middle school student in California who is doing a paper
> on what blind person's dreams are like.  His teacher contacted me and
> asked if I could find somebody to answer his questions.  He is
> looking for someone who is totally blind, and has always been so.  If
> you are interested in helping, please contact his teacher at:
>
> "Sesich Deborah" <sesich_deborah at cupertino.k12.ca.us>
>
>
> Dave,
>
> Xavier's research essay is about people who are born fully blind (have never
>
> had eyesight).  He is interested in this subject because he wants to know
>
> more about what a blind person's image is of the outside world.  As well as,
>
> he would like to know more about what other people go through who have eye
>
> problems because he has an eye condition called nystagmus.
>
> Here are the interview questions Xavier would like answered for his research
>
> essay.
>
> What do you dream about?
>
> What are your dream images like?
>
> Do your dreams have details and if so what are they like?
>
> What is your image of a person like?  Is there details?
>
> Do you dream in color?  If so, what colors or is it shades of black, white,
>
> grey?
>
> If there is any other information you would like to share with Xavier that
>
> might help him to develop a strong essay, please feel free to include.
>
> Thank you so very much,
>
> Deborah Sesich
>
> RSP Miller Middle School
>
>
>
> David Andrews and white cane Harry.
>
>
>
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From dandrews at visi.com  Fri Apr 24 04:41:42 2009
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:41:42 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] Middle School Student Doing Paper on Blind People's
 Dreams
In-Reply-To: <4383d01d0904231353h289a19d4o60080ddbf4ad3a35@mail.gmail.co
 m>
References: <auto-000098742973@mailfront2.g2host.com>
	<4383d01d0904231353h289a19d4o60080ddbf4ad3a35@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <auto-000098799274@mailfront2.g2host.com>

Just use:

sesich_deborah at cupertino.k12.ca

You may have to select it and copy to clipboard, and then into your 
mail program.

If you tried using the address with the name in it, you might need to 
surround the name with quotes first.

Dave


At 03:53 PM 4/23/2009, you wrote:
>Hey, I would love to help Xavier with his project.  Problem: the
>address for his teacher came out invalid.  What can I do to help?
>Beth
>
>On 4/23/09, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:
> > From: Sesich Deborah <sesich_deborah at cupertino.k12.ca.us>
> > To: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
> > CC: Sesich Deborah <sesich_deborah at cupertino.k12.ca.us>
> > Thread-Topic: Student project
> >
> > There is a middle school student in California who is doing a paper
> > on what blind person's dreams are like.  His teacher contacted me and
> > asked if I could find somebody to answer his questions.  He is
> > looking for someone who is totally blind, and has always been so.  If
> > you are interested in helping, please contact his teacher at:
> >
> > "Sesich Deborah" <sesich_deborah at cupertino.k12.ca.us>
> >
> >
> > Dave,
> >
> > Xavier's research essay is about people who are born fully blind 
> (have never
> >
> > had eyesight).  He is interested in this subject because he wants to know
> >
> > more about what a blind person's image is of the outside 
> world.  As well as,
> >
> > he would like to know more about what other people go through who have eye
> >
> > problems because he has an eye condition called nystagmus.
> >
> > Here are the interview questions Xavier would like answered for 
> his research
> >
> > essay.
> >
> > What do you dream about?
> >
> > What are your dream images like?
> >
> > Do your dreams have details and if so what are they like?
> >
> > What is your image of a person like?  Is there details?
> >
> > Do you dream in color?  If so, what colors or is it shades of black, white,
> >
> > grey?
> >
> > If there is any other information you would like to share with Xavier that
> >
> > might help him to develop a strong essay, please feel free to include.
> >
> > Thank you so very much,
> >
> > Deborah Sesich
> >
> > RSP Miller Middle School
> >
> >
> >
> > David Andrews and white cane Harry.
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > nobe-l mailing list
> > nobe-l at nfbnet.org
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From outreach at nfb.org  Tue Apr 28 01:18:47 2009
From: outreach at nfb.org (Kevan Worley)
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:18:47 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] Make A Promise - Change A Life With A Dollar
Message-ID: <auto-000096110976@mailfront1.g2host.com>





Did you know?

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Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:27:53 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] Introducing downloadable AudioPlus!
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From ebell at latech.edu  Tue Apr 28 02:39:00 2009
From: ebell at latech.edu (Edward Bell)
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:39:00 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] Registration now open for the 2009 8th annual Rehab
	conference
Message-ID: <auto-000099313548@mailfront2.g2host.com>

The Future is Ours
 and Theirs!

Bridging the Gap between Parents and Professionals



Who:            Parents of Blind Children and 
Professionals in the Blindness Field



What:           A joint conference between the 
NOPBC, NBPCB, NABRP, and PDRIB to bring parents 
and families together with professionals who work 
in the area of rehabilitation and education.



When:          Friday, July 3, 2009

                     7:45 a.m. ? 6:30 p.m.



Where:         Ambassador Ballroom, Renaissance Hotel, Detroit, Michigan



Come and be a part of this first ever, joint 
conference that brings families of youth who are 
blind or visually impaired together with 
professionals who work in the field of education 
and rehabilitation of the blind. Break out 
sessions will be held to address topics unique to 
parents, as well as special interests for professionals.



   a.. Children talk with Dr. Maurer
   b.. NBPCB awards luncheon for rehabilitation professionals
   c.. Mix and mingle networking reception
   d.. NOPBC hospitality reception


Schedule

7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Registration and coffee

8:45 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Bridging the Gap between Parents and Professionals

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. NBPCB and Rehab luncheon

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Breakout sessions. Special 
topic sessions will be held for parents, O&M, and rehabilitation professionals

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Networking mix and mingle reception



Online registration is now available for this 
conference. Go to the following link to register:

http://www.nbpcb.org/pages/conferences.php



Cost: $100 professionals; $75 students

Registration includes Banquet Lunch



Sponsored by:

National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC)

National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB)

National Association of Blind Rehabilitation Professionals (NABRP)

Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB)




From dkent5817 at worldnet.att.net  Wed Apr 29 18:43:40 2009
From: dkent5817 at worldnet.att.net (Deborah Kent Stein)
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:43:40 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] Fw: Looking for Stories about Inspiring Individuals
Message-ID: <auto-000099620600@mailfront2.g2host.com>


Hi, Dave,

Please post this to the NFB lists.  It might be 
an opportunity for one or more Federationists to 
receive some well-deserved recognition and to 
spread the word about the abilities and achievements of blind people.

Thanks!

Debbie

_______________

Looking for Stories about Inspiring Individuals

Who do you know that deserves recognition for 
their efforts, sacrifices, and service to others? 
We are compiling stories in an upcoming book 
about individuals whose selfless devotion and 
accomplishments are inspiring, and whose enduring 
commitment is making this world a better place.

Please tell us:

?         What did this person accomplish or is 
currently doing that you feel has made a difference for the better?

?         Was there a specific incident or 
turning point that compelled him or her to take action?

?         Is there anything else that you can 
tell us that makes him/her exceptional or unique?



YOUR INFORMATION:

Name:

Email address:

Phone:



YOUR NOMINEE?S INFORMATION:

Name:

Email address:

Phone:

Website:


The deadline to send us information is June 1, 
2009. We hope to hear from you soon.



Sincerely,



Katie Rountree <mailto:russtree at aol.com>russtree at aol.com

and

Jody Feagan <mailto:jodyville at yahoo.com>jodyville at yahoo.com

Jody Feagan
Founder/Director
San Miguel Writers' Conference & Workshops
<http://www.sanmiguelworkshops.com>www.sanmiguelworkshops.com
US Phone:  323/306/4068
Local # in San Miguel de Allende (Mexico):  152-0478



From braille at nbpcb.org  Wed Apr 29 20:50:11 2009
From: braille at nbpcb.org (Braille Certification)
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:50:11 -0500
Subject: [nobe-l] Braille Certification Announcement
Message-ID: <auto-000099646986@mailfront2.g2host.com>

Hello Dave,

The announcement which appears below and the attached document are to 
announce that testing for the National Certification in Literary 
Braille has been scheduled for Austin, Texas, Detroit, Michigan, 
Orangeburg, New York, and Albuquerque, New Mexico.


National Blindness Professional Certification Board

would like to announce

that the

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY BRAILLE (NCLB)

will be held on the following dates and locations:


Austin,
Texas

Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center
Friday, June 12,  2009
8:00am-5:00pm
Detroit,
Michigan

Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center
Saturday & Sunday, July 4-5,  2009
1:00pm-5:00pm
Orangeburg,
New York

Dominican College
Sunday, July 12,  2009
8:00am-5:00pm
Albuquerque,
New Mexico

Albuquerque Grand Airport Hotel
Saturday, Sept. 26,  2009
8:00am-5:00pm


A combined application/testing fee of $250 applies. For updates, 
application deadlines, and to apply online go to:


www.nbpcb.org/pages/announcements



For additional information, please visit the NBPCB website at: 
<http://www.nbpcb.org/>www.nbpcb.org, or contact Louise Walch, NBPCB 
Coordinator,
at (318) 257-4554 or 
<http://mail.nbpcb.org/src/compose.php?send_to=braille%40nbpcb.org>braille at nbpcb.org.

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