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way of David Andrews<dandrews@...>)
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 12:01 AM
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Subject: [Chapter-presidents] PAD, NFB scholarship Now Available



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



CONTACT

Dennis Sumlin, President

Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind

(917) 903-5650

dholston@...

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




Application Process Begins

Scholarships for Blind Performing Arts Majors




New York, NY (November 21, 2009): The non-profit Performing Arts Division of
the National Federation of the Blind (PAD, NFB) is currently taking
applications for its Mary Anne Parks Performing Arts Scholarship. The
scholarship will be awarded at the NFB's annual convention July 3-8, 2010 in
Dallas, Texas. The winner will receive $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip
to the convention. The scholarship is open to legally blind students (high
school seniors through graduate school). Applicants must either be currently
majoring in or planning to major in some form of the performing arts in the
fall of 2010. The deadline is March 31, 2010. Applications are available to
download at:  www.padnfb.org <http://www.padnfb.org/>



Applicants will be judged on their performing arts achievements and
excellence, performing arts-related aspirations and goals, academic
excellence and community service endeavors.



"Finalists," says Scholarship Coordinator Lisa Ostrow, from the Boston area,
"will be contacted for a teleconference interview with the Scholarship
Committee."



"The Mary Anne Parks Performing Arts Scholarship," says PAD's President
Dennis H.R. Sumlin "was created in memory of our late secretary, Mary Anne
Parks, of Atlanta, Georgia. Mary Anne was a master's candidate and a dynamic
leader who held several offices in the NFB. She died at age 30 in August of
2007 on her way to do volunteer teaching for Hands on Atlanta, when a car
struck the van in which she was riding."



To contact Scholarship Coordinator Lisa Ostrow, send an e-mail to:

scholarships@...




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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

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[mailto:nfb-announce-bounces@...] On Behalf Of David Andrews
Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 11:24 AM
To: david.andrews@...
Subject: [Nfb-announce] Last Chance to Help Braille Literacy with
CoinPurchase

Christmas Header

The holiday season is upon us-a time when we turn
our focus, more than any other part of the year,
to giving.  This year, give a gift that really counts-a
future full of opportunity for a blind child!

Today far too many blind children and adults in
America are being refused Braille instruction by
both schools and rehabilitation agencies, and many who
are receiving a Braille education are given
inadequate instruction.  There is a way you can help.

When you purchase the Louis Braille Bicentennial
Silver Dollar, not only will you receive the
first U.S. coin to feature readable, tactile Braille, but
$10 from the sale of each coin will also go to
the National Federation of the Blind's efforts to
end this Braille literacy crisis.  That's a gift anyone
would be proud to give.

But time is running out! You have just a few days
left to purchase this exceptional coin and leave
your mark on this crisis.  Visit the
U.S. Mint's Web site
   or
www.braille.org,
or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468) by December 11,
2009, to give the gift of Braille literacy
today.  The United States Mint guarantees delivery by December
25, 2009, on any in-stock item, anywhere in the
United States on orders placed by December 7,
2009, for standard delivery, and December 11, 2009, for express
delivery.  Orders over $300 will receive free expedited shipping.

If you've already purchased the Louis Braille
Bicentennial Silver Dollar, consider making a
matching gift
   to the "Braille Readers are Leaders"
campaign.  It is a great way to multiply the
impact of your purchase.  We at the National Federation of the Blind
thank you for your devotion to America's blind
and wish you the happiest of holiday seasons!

Braille Coin (Black & White)

To learn more about the 2009 Louis Braille
Bicentennial Silver Dollar, the Braille literacy
crisis, and the Braille Readers are Leaders campaign, visit

www.braille.org.

National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces@... [mailto:nagdu-bounces@...] On Behalf
Of David Andrews
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 10:47 PM
To: david.andrews@...
Subject: [nagdu] New Lists on NFBNet.org

I am pleased to announce several new lists here on the nfbnet.org
server.  They include:

albinism-talk@...,
blind-international-students@...,
CapChapOhio@...,
flagdu@...,
idparents@...,
nmabs@...,
nfbk@...,
nfbk-lexington@...,


Please read on to find out more about each new list, as well as how
to subscribe to each of them.

David Andrews, List Owner

albinism talk

Albinism-talk is the listserv of the National Federation of the Blind
relating to albinism.  The purpose of this list is to present and
discuss issues concerning
albinism.  This list is designed to promote discussion among albinos
about problems and issues that we face.  It will also share
information with people who have an interest in the topic of
albinism.  There will also be occasional posts concerning issues of
major importance to the blind as well as announcements
concerning activities of the National Federation of the Blind.

To subscribe either go to:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/albinism-talk_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to albinism-talk-request@... and put the word
subscribe in the subject line of the message.

blind-international-students

The purpose of the Blind International Students mailing list is to
unite international students and  provide them with a common platform
through NFB to voice their opinions, to share their knowledge and
information with one another, meet new people and make friends.

To subscribe to the list either go to:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blind-international-students_nfbnet.o
rg

or send e-mail to blind-international-students-request@... and
put the word subscribe in the subject line.

Capital Chapter Ohio

The purpose of this list is to discuss issues of interest to the blind of
the Columbus Ohio area. This includes the promotion  and growth of the
chapter.

To subscribe to the list either go to:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/capchapohio_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to capchapohio-request@... and put the word
subscribe in the subject line of the message.

Florida Association of Guide Dog Users

The purpose of the Florida Association of Guide Dog Users-FLAGDU
list, is to provide a forum for discussion and information to guide
dog users and other interested persons.  This list will feature
announcements and activities of the Florida Association of Guide Dog
Users.  Topics related specifically to this division will include
business, fundraising projects, advocacy issues, and planning for our
annual meeting which takes place during the Florida affiliate’s
State convention. General topics will include information for those
interested in learning about obtaining and working with a guide dog,
guide dog schools, training, care  and retirement of a dog, and
access and legislative issues pertaining to guide dog use.

We welcome questions and lively discussion, but showing respect for
each member on the list is imperative.  Keep messages on topic, and
make sure that they are intended for the benefit of everyone.  There
will occasionally be posts concerning issues of major importance to
blind people, as well as announcements concerning activities of the
National Association of Guide Dog Users, and the National Federation
of the Blind.


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or send e-mail to flagdu-request@... and put the word
subscribe, by itself, in the subject line of a message.

Idaho Parents of Blind Children

This is a place where parents of blind and visually impaired children
and youth in Idaho can share experiences.     Events may be
announced; advice can be sought;
accomplishments should be shared!  As there are developments in the
education of blind children, we will try to pass them along.

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http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/idparents_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to idparents-request@... and put the word
subscribe in the subject line of a message.

New Mexico Association of Blind Students

This list is for the discussion of anything student-related in New
Mexico.  Announcements related to NMABS will also be posted here.

To subscribe to the list either go to:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nmabs_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to nmabs-request@... and put the word subscribe
in the subject line of a message by itself.

nfb of Kentucky

The purpose of the list is
to provide a resource for sharing information relating to the NFB,
NFBK and NFBK chapters and divisions.

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http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbk_nfbnet.org

or send e-mail to nfbk-request@... and put the word subscribe
in the subject line of a message.

nfbk of lexington

The purpose of the nfbk-lexington list is for members of the
Lexington chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky
to communicate about chapter business and other important
issues.  Anyone, who is blind, knows someone who is blind, or loosing
site, in other words, everyone is welcome to join and take part.

To subscribe to the list either go to:

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[mailto:nfb-announce-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Hartle,Mary Jo (by way
of David Andrews <dandrews@...>)
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:53 PM
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Subject: [Nfb-announce] 2010 NFB Leadership and Advocacy in Washington
Program for Students


The National Federation of the Blind Announces
The 2010 NFB Leadership and Advocacy in Washington, D.C., (LAW) Program
Engaging the Voice of America's Blind Youth

For Youth Grades 6-9 or Ages 12-16
April 16-20, 2010
Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, MD

This four-day experience will provide blind and low vision students
with a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of our
country's government, its history, and its culture while staying at
the national headquarters for the National Federation of the Blind in
Baltimore, MD. In addition to learning about grassroots legislation
efforts, how resolutions are passed, and how various blindness
legislation is brought about, participants will learn more about
advocacy work for blind individuals and available resources for blind
students and adults.

Highlights of the Program include:

* Visits to historical sites in Washington, D.C.
* Meetings with, and presentations from, influential government leaders
* Presentations by influential leaders from the largest blindness
advocacy group in the country
* Tours of the National Federation of the Blind national headquarters
* A visit to the International Braille and Technology Center, the
largest lab of accessible technology for the blind

Program Details:
* Cost: There will be a $250 fee for accepted students.  All other
expenses including transportation, room, and board will be provided
* All accepted students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian,
teacher, or blind/low vision mentor from their home state
* No more than twenty-five participants from across the country will
be accepted
* Applications are due by February 1, 2010, to be considered

To learn more about this exciting new program, or to apply online,
please visit <http://www.nfb.org/LAWProgram>www.nfb.org/LAWProgram or
contact Mary Jo T. Hartle, director of education at (410) 659-9314,
ext. 2407,  or by e-mail at <mailto:mhartle@...>mhartle@....

<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Mary Jo T. Hartle



Mary Jo Thorpe-Hartle, MEd, NOMC

Director of Education
Jernigan Institute
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410)659-9314 ext. 2407
Email: <mailto:mhartle@...>mhartle@...
Fax: (410) 659-5129
Visit <http://www.nfb.org/>www.nfb.org

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[mailto:nfb-announce-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman (by way
of David Andrews<dandrews@...>)
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:48 PM
To: nfb-announce@...
Subject: [Nfb-announce] Future NFB Conventions

FYI:

Hello, all.

We all know that the NFB convention in 2010 will be in DALLAS. I have
now learned that the 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017 conventions will be
held at one of two hotels in Orlando, Florida, owned by a Mr. Rosen
who owns a number of hotels there. I am also told that the 2012
convention will again be at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas as in 2010.
The room rates will be going up some over these conventions but are
still phenomenal, being something like $63 a night for singles in
2011. We had to schedule that far ahead in order to keep the rates down.

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Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 5:55 PM
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Subject: [Nfb-announce] Research in the Rockies: Research Summit on Braille
Reading and Writing

Research in the Rockies: Research Summit on Braille Reading and Writing
June 10-12, 2010
Denver, Colorado at the Denver Marriott City Center

The National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute is
cosponsoring, with the National Center for Severe and Sensory
Disabilities and the Bresnahan-Halstead Center on Disabilities, a
conference on Research in Braille. We hope to advance the state of
research in the area of Braille in the USA. We encourage you to
submit an abstract to this conference and request that you diffuse it
to all colleagues who might have an interest in this field.  Research
related abstracts will be accepted from all members of the Braille
community and will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary panel including
academics, practitioners, and parents.

Call for Papers

Sponsored by
National Center for Severe and Sensory Disabilities (NCSSD)
Bresnahan-Halstead Center on Disabilities
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute

Purpose:
The purpose of this conference is to explore current and emerging
research from a wide range of disciplines that pertains to Braille
reading and writing.

Call for Papers Submission Guidelines:
* Submit 250-word abstract online at: www.unco.edu/ncssd
* Submission deadline is January 4, 2010 (Louis Braille's 201st birthday!)
* Anything submitted after midnight on January 4, 2010 will not be accepted
* Presentation formats:
	 a. Research paper presentation (20 minutes)
	 b. Panel (minimum 60 minutes)
	 c. Poster (posters will be presented in roundtable sessions)
* If you have problems with the online submission form, please
contact: ncssd@...

Please note that any handout material must be made available in
Braille, large print, and electronic formats. Provide explanations
for all Power Point presentations.

Proposals invited from:
Cognitive scientists, linguists, educators, rehabilitation
specialists, neurologists, sociologists and experimental
psychologists, researchers in haptic and tactile perception,
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Subject: [Nfb-announce] New Lexington Chapter List

The Lexington Chapter of the NFB of Kentucky now has its own
list.  To join either go to:

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Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 5:55 PM
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Subject: [Chapter-presidents] Announcing www.TeachBlindStudents.org!

The National Federation of the Blind has launched a nationwide teacher
recruitment campaign to help attract energetic and passionate
individuals into the field of blindness education, and we need your
help!  As a part of this effort, we developed
www.TeachBlindStudents.org, a new online resource to help promote the
rewarding career of teaching blind students. The site features a wealth
of information for perspective teachers, a program for current blindness
education professionals, and an opportunity to join our teacher
recruitment efforts!

Currently, we are looking for individuals to make presentations to high
school and college students in their local communities. This teacher
recruitment project is great for current students, parents of blind
children, local chapters, state affiliates, and for others interested in
the education of blind students. To learn more about the Teacher
Recruitment Network, or to get involved, visit
www.TeachBlindStudents.org. There is a link from our home page that will
take you to an area where you can sign up to help. If you have any
questions about this program, contact Rosy Carranza at (410) 659-9314,
ext. 2283, or email her at rcarranza@.... Together, we really can
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Subject: [nfb-talk] New List on Albinism

There is a new discussion and support list on albinism, on
nfbnet.org.  to join either go to:

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-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:37 AM
To: cookcafe@...
Subject: Reminder: Seminars@Hadley Presents: Connect and Network with
Facebook and LinkedIn Using Access Technology

Reminder: Seminars@Hadley Presents: Connect and Network with Facebook and
LinkedIn Using Access Technology

Date: Friday, November 20

Time: 1PM CST, 19:00 GMT

If you've ever wanted to learn about using Facebook or LinkedIn to build
your personal and professional network of friends, this seminar is for you.
Larry Lewis, founder of Flying-Blind.com and expert in adaptive technology
solutions, will present a basic overview of Facebook, for casual social
networking, and LinkedIn, for professional and career-building purposes.
Learn how to build a profile online and find friends and colleagues.

Lewis will also discuss the screenreading applications and desktop and
mobile hardware necessary to access social networking sites on both a PC
and a mobile phone. This hour-long seminar will be moderated by Hadley Vice
President of Development and Communications George Abbott. Time will be
provided for questions and answers.

To register for the seminar, follow this "Registration" link:
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Walking Alone and Marching Together Now Online as MP3 Audio

Some of you may remember ordering Walking Alone and Marching
Together, the history of our first 50 years, on tape in the 1990's.
You may remember that the tape box was quite bulky, at least, if you
got the NFB version with the original speeches mixed in.

The text of this major historical publication has been online, but
until recently, it was only up as text. That meant you either needed
to be at your computer or you needed a Braille Note or other portable
unit that could handle web pages, and if you wanted audio, you had to
either stick with your tape player or make due with the voices
provided by your screen reader.

Many of you probably have either a Victor Reader Stream, Book Sense,
or Plextalk Pocket, and some high capacity SD cards. If that's true
for you, REJOYCE! This major historical book is FINALLY now up in mp3
audio, and you get good narration, along with the original speeches.

To check this out, go to

<http://www.nfb.org/nfb/WAMT.asp?SnID=1054658543>http://www.nfb.org/nfb/WAMT
.asp?SnID=1054658543

Thanks, and enjoy.

Steve & Shannon
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October 11, 2003
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Steve & Shannon
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Today I married my best friend.
The one that I laugh with, live for, love.
October 11, 2003
You have to change with the change or be destroyed by the change.




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From: The Hadley School for the Blind [mailto:mailinglist@...]
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:34 AM
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Subject: Reminder: Hadley Braille Holiday Card on Sale


The Hadley School for the Blind
Woman's Board
2009 Braille Holiday Card Sale



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Just a reminder that Hadley's Braille Holiday Card Sale continues until
Thursday, December 17. Offered by the Woman's Board of The Hadley School for
the Blind, the holiday cards are perfect for families and individuals who
want to combine philanthropy with holiday wishes. An annual tradition for
more than half of Hadley's 89-year history, proceeds from the sale directly
benefit the school's 10,000 students around the world.

The card (shown above) is embossed, allowing people who are visually
impaired to trace the image on the card's front. A photo card is also
available. The holiday message inside both cards, "Wishing You Peace,
Happiness and the Spirit of the Season," appears in print and braille.
Imprinting is available at an extra charge.

Cards are available online at www.hadley.edu/holidaycard
<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=10207074&msgid=214558&act=GE9S&c=
225701&admin=0&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2Fholidaycard> . You
can also order by calling 800-323-4238 or by visiting the school at 700 Elm
St. in Winnetka from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday-Friday. Commercial cards from
Caspari, Masterpiece Studios and Regency also are for sale. Don't be left
out! Order your cards today!





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The one that I laugh with, live for, love.
October 11, 2003
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From: Dr. Fred Schroeder [mailto:outreach@...]
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 5:14 PM
Subject: The Perfect Holiday Gift



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It's that time again-the holidays are quickly
approaching!  This year, give the gift that will
keep on giving for years to come.

Time is running out to purchase the beautiful
2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar,
the first U.S. coin to feature readable, tactile
Braille.  This unique commemorative coin
symbolizes independence, opportunity, and the
potential of blind individuals to make
significant contributions to society when they
are taught to read and write using Braille-but it
is only available for purchase until December 11, 2009.

We know that Braille is vital to all blind
individuals, yet today in America only 10 percent
of blind children are learning to read Braille in
school. This continues despite the fact that
studies have shown that 85 percent of all employed blind people read
Braille.

A portion of the proceeds from sales of the coin
will be used to support the National Federation
of the Blind's "Braille Readers are Leaders"
campaign, a national initiative created to double
the number of blind children learning Braille by
2015, improve certification standards for
teachers of Braille, and conduct innovative
programs to support Braille literacy.

Go to
<http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=OOROxrSXu195MQ84HEY9oA..>www.b
raille.org
or
<http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=QS6wg2UEMaVBHU8fwXSP2A..>www.u
smint.gov
or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468) to give the gift of literacy today!

Small Black &amp; White Braille Coin


To learn more about the 2009 Louis Braille
Bicentennial Silver Dollar, the Braille literacy
crisis, and the Braille Readers are Leaders
campaign, visit
<http://www.marchforindependence.org/site/R?i=juv4GcZyK7uSWPAjoNCX8A..>www.b
raille.org.

National Federation of the Blind
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
410-659-9314 * Fax 410-659-5129
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