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Name: image003.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 2973 bytes Desc: not available URL: From b.butterfly at comcast.net Fri May 4 09:21:05 2012 From: b.butterfly at comcast.net (Becky Frankeberger) Date: Fri, 4 May 2012 06:21:05 -0700 Subject: [sasi] Leader Dogs work with Deaf-blind Message-ID: <007a01cd29f8$c3577790$4a0666b0$@butterfly@comcast.net> ACCESSIBLE WORLD AND YOU AND YOUR GUIDE DOG PRESENT LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND, WEDNESDAY MAY 9, 8 PM EDT, GUIDE DOG USERS ROOM, WWW.ACCESSIBLEWORLD.ORG Newswire: Participants: Keith McGregor, Director of Canine Training and Special Needs at Leader Dogs for the Blind will give an overview of Leader Dog's Deaf-Blind guide dog program including a brief history of how and why the program was developed. Keith has been a guide dog mobility instructor for over 27 years and has trained more than 60 people who are Deaf-Blind to use a Leader Dog. Keith will answer questions from listeners about Leader Dog's guide dog program related to people who are Deaf-Blind, those with multiple disabilities, or those who are strictly visually impaired. Erica Ihrke COMS, Manager of Extended Services at Leader Dogs for the Blind will give an overview of Leader Dog's Accelerated Mobility Program (AMP). AMP is designed to teach a client basic orientation & mobility skills in an extremely condensed time frame of one week. Erica will explain how this program was inspired by clients applying to Leader Dog to receive a guide dog but is offered to anyone who is blind that needs mobility services whether they choose to use a cane or wish to train with a guide dog. All of Leader Dogs for the Blind's services, including our guide dog and accelerated mobility programs, are offered completely free of charge to our clients. This program would be of interest to anyone who wishes to improve their independent travel skills. The mission of Leader Dogs for the Blind is to empower people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for independent travel by offering quality Leader Dogs, highly effective client instruction and leading edge technology. Hosts: Robert and Ruth ann Acosta E-Mail: boacosta at pacbell.net Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Time: 5:00 PM PDT, 6:00 PM MDt, 7:00 PM CDT, 8:00 PM EDT. and elsewhere in the world Thursday 12:00 GMT. Enter the Guide Dog users Room at http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs2ccabdfcfd3a [1] If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to download and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to the Accessible World rooms. All online interactive programs require no password, are free of charge, and open to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer, speakers, and a sound card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with the presenters and others in the virtual audience. To speak to us, hold down the control key and let up to listen. If no microphone is available, you may text chat with the attendees. Accessible World uses News Wires, like this one, to inform people of the topic and times for the many Discussion Groups on Accessible World. The lists are announce only to keep the traffic to a minimum. You can join the Accessible World Announce List, the Tek Talk Announce List or the Sports Talk Announce List by completing the form at: www.accessibleworld.org/mailinglists Follow Accessible World on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/accessibleWrld Accessible World Contacts: Robert Acosta, Chair Accessible World 818-998-0044 Email: boacosta at pacbell.net Web: www.helpinghands4theblind.org Marcia Moses, Events Coordinator Accessible World 734-495-1496 Email: mgmoses at comcast.net Steve Hoffman, President Talking Communities Email: steve at talkingcommunities.com The Accessible World, a division of Helping Hands For The Blind, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general public, the disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly relevant information about new products, services, and training opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access barriers that adversely affect them. http://accessibleworld.org/ -- Becky Frankeberger Butterfly Knitting Custom-made knit throws, shawls, and more! Phone: 360-426-8389 E-mail: becky at ButterflyKnitting.com Website: www.ButterflyKnitting.com From hoosierrita at comcast.net Fri May 4 10:13:56 2012 From: hoosierrita at comcast.net (Rita Kersh) Date: Fri, 4 May 2012 10:13:56 -0400 Subject: [sasi] Fw: Leader Dogs work with Deaf-blind Message-ID: <27D443F703FE4FD386E15638585368D5@rita4e8647b7ae> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Becky Frankeberger" To: "'sasi, (sight and sound impaired) discussion list'" Cc: ; Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 9:21 AM Subject: [sasi] Leader Dogs work with Deaf-blind > ACCESSIBLE WORLD AND YOU AND YOUR GUIDE DOG PRESENT LEADER DOGS FOR THE > BLIND, WEDNESDAY MAY 9, 8 PM EDT, GUIDE DOG USERS ROOM, > WWW.ACCESSIBLEWORLD.ORG > Newswire: > Participants: > Keith McGregor, Director of Canine Training and Special Needs at Leader > Dogs > for the Blind will give an overview of Leader Dog's Deaf-Blind guide dog > program including a brief history of how and why the program was > developed. > Keith has been a guide dog mobility instructor for over 27 years and has > trained more than 60 people who are Deaf-Blind to use a Leader Dog. > Keith will answer questions from listeners about Leader Dog's guide dog > program related to people who are Deaf-Blind, those with multiple > disabilities, or those who are strictly visually impaired. > Erica Ihrke COMS, Manager of Extended Services at Leader Dogs for the > Blind > will give an overview of Leader Dog's Accelerated Mobility Program (AMP). > AMP is designed to teach a client basic orientation & mobility skills in > an > extremely condensed time frame of one week. Erica will explain how this > program was inspired by clients applying to Leader Dog to receive a guide > dog but is offered to anyone who is blind that needs mobility services > whether they choose to use a cane or wish to train with a guide dog. > All of Leader Dogs for the Blind's services, including our guide dog and > accelerated mobility programs, are offered completely free of charge to > our > clients. This program would be of interest to anyone who wishes to improve > their independent travel skills. > The mission of Leader Dogs for the Blind is to empower people who are > blind > or visually impaired with lifelong skills for independent travel by > offering > quality Leader Dogs, highly effective client instruction and leading edge > technology. > Hosts: Robert and Ruth ann Acosta > E-Mail: boacosta at pacbell.net > Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 > Time: 5:00 PM PDT, 6:00 PM MDt, 7:00 PM CDT, 8:00 PM EDT. and > elsewhere in the world Thursday 12:00 GMT. > Enter the Guide Dog users Room at > http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs2ccabdfcfd3a [1] > If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online > conferencing > software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to > download > and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to > the Accessible World rooms. > All online interactive programs require no password, are free of charge, > and > open to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer, > speakers, and a sound card. Those with microphones can interact audibly > with > the presenters and others in the virtual audience. To speak to us, hold > down > the control key and let up to listen. If no microphone is available, you > may > text chat with the attendees. > Accessible World uses News Wires, like this one, to inform people of the > topic and times for the many Discussion Groups on Accessible World. The > lists are announce only to keep the traffic to a minimum. You can join the > Accessible World Announce List, the Tek Talk Announce List or the Sports > Talk Announce List by completing the form at: > www.accessibleworld.org/mailinglists > Follow Accessible World on Twitter: > http://www.twitter.com/accessibleWrld > Accessible World Contacts: > Robert Acosta, Chair > Accessible World > 818-998-0044 > Email: boacosta at pacbell.net > Web: www.helpinghands4theblind.org > Marcia Moses, Events Coordinator > Accessible World > 734-495-1496 > Email: mgmoses at comcast.net > Steve Hoffman, President > Talking Communities > Email: steve at talkingcommunities.com > The Accessible World, a division of Helping Hands For The Blind, a > 501(c)(3) > not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general public, the > disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing > highly > relevant information about new products, services, and training > opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access > barriers that adversely affect them. > http://accessibleworld.org/ > > > -- > Becky Frankeberger > Butterfly Knitting > > Custom-made knit throws, shawls, and more! > > Phone: 360-426-8389 > E-mail: becky at ButterflyKnitting.com > Website: www.ButterflyKnitting.com > > > _______________________________________________ > sasi mailing list > sasi at acb.org > http://www.acb.org/mailman/listinfo/sasi From dollar31 at att.net Fri May 4 11:28:35 2012 From: dollar31 at att.net (Scott Dollar) Date: Fri, 4 May 2012 11:28:35 -0400 Subject: [sasi] Leader Dogs work with Deaf-blind References: <007a01cd29f8$c3577790$4a0666b0$@butterfly@comcast.net> Message-ID: <5762DA21277741388769E2B8FDC5AC47@scott8d45bff0a> Hi Becky and everyone, Lori and I already knew that there is another guide dog school that trained guide dogs for the deafblind. Please keep in mind that Leader Dogs for the Blind is not the only guide dog that is trained guide dogs for the deafblind. The other guide dog school also trained guide dogs for deafblind is Guiding Eyes for the Blind. The deafblind is trained under the special Needs department. The Special Needs trainers are also ASL too. www.guidingeyes.org Hope this help you. Scott From b.butterfly at comcast.net Fri May 4 12:39:14 2012 From: b.butterfly at comcast.net (Becky Frankeberger) Date: Fri, 4 May 2012 09:39:14 -0700 Subject: [sasi] Leader Dogs work with Deaf-blind In-Reply-To: <5762DA21277741388769E2B8FDC5AC47@scott8d45bff0a> References: <007a01cd29f8$c3577790$4a0666b0$@butterfly@comcast.net> <5762DA21277741388769E2B8FDC5AC47@scott8d45bff0a> Message-ID: <00e301cd2a14$71376260$53a62720$@butterfly@comcast.net> Great to hear that Scott, Lori. Tell me about your training, crossing streets, special indicators trained into the dog for deaf-blind. For example, at Seeing Eye it is trained into the dogs that the dogs turn there heads at doorways, shopping isles. This is extremely handy. I know that four head bobs from the corner is my favorite coffee shop. I don't even have to worry about smell. I know that seven head bobs is a favorite shop I go to. My bank is two head bobs on another street from the corner. If I know the grocery isle I am looking for is two isles over, Jake and I can do that independently. I name places I go in the store and I can just say the name, after training a bit to location, and Jake will take me. All great helps for me and taught at Seeing Eye for everyone to work there dogs independently, as possible, I mean, shy smile.. Becky Frankeberger Butterfly Knitting Custom-made knit throws, shawls, and more! Phone: 360-426-8389 E-mail: becky at ButterflyKnitting.com Website: www.ButterflyKnitting.com -----Original Message----- From: sasi-bounces at acb.org [mailto:sasi-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of Scott Dollar Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 8:29 AM To: sasi, (sight and sound impaired) discussion list Subject: Re: [sasi] Leader Dogs work with Deaf-blind Hi Becky and everyone, Lori and I already knew that there is another guide dog school that trained guide dogs for the deafblind. Please keep in mind that Leader Dogs for the Blind is not the only guide dog that is trained guide dogs for the deafblind. The other guide dog school also trained guide dogs for deafblind is Guiding Eyes for the Blind. The deafblind is trained under the special Needs department. The Special Needs trainers are also ASL too. www.guidingeyes.org Hope this help you. Scott _______________________________________________ sasi mailing list sasi at acb.org http://www.acb.org/mailman/listinfo/sasi From hoosierrita at comcast.net Fri May 11 09:47:14 2012 From: hoosierrita at comcast.net (Rita Kersh) Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 09:47:14 -0400 Subject: [sasi] Fw: Illinois DB Retreat... Message-ID: Illinois Deaf Blind Retreat will be held at Illinois School for the Blind in Jacksonville, Illinois on June 27 to June 30. The register fee will be $100.00. If You are interested to attend there. You may contact Mindy Mayer by email: Mindy Mayer E-mail Address(es): mindy.mayer at chicagolighthouse.org mail lnk. Have a good day, Donald Aills Founder of Indiana Deaf Blind Association From karyn1421 at wowway.com Fri May 11 12:00:05 2012 From: karyn1421 at wowway.com (Karyn Campbell) Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:05 -0500 Subject: [sasi] Fw: Illinois DB Retreat... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <002501cd2f8f$21f05600$65d10200$@com> Rita, Thank you. The fee for transportation from Springfield is an additional $25. Gthe registration deadline is May 25. Karyn Campbell, karyn1421 at wowway.com Check out my blog at packerbackerkaryn.blogspot.com Follow me on twitter at www.twitter.com/packerbackerkar -----Original Message----- From: sasi-bounces at acb.org [mailto:sasi-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of Rita Kersh Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 8:47 AM To: sasi at acb.org Subject: [sasi] Fw: Illinois DB Retreat... Illinois Deaf Blind Retreat will be held at Illinois School for the Blind in Jacksonville, Illinois on June 27 to June 30. The register fee will be $100.00. If You are interested to attend there. You may contact Mindy Mayer by email: Mindy Mayer E-mail Address(es): mindy.mayer at chicagolighthouse.org mail lnk. Have a good day, Donald Aills Founder of Indiana Deaf Blind Association _______________________________________________ sasi mailing list sasi at acb.org http://www.acb.org/mailman/listinfo/sasi From karyn1421 at wowway.com Thu May 24 00:09:27 2012 From: karyn1421 at wowway.com (Karyn Campbell) Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 23:09:27 -0500 Subject: [sasi] FW: Comment on DiMA petitions for exemption or waiver of new closed captioning rule Message-ID: <00b901cd3963$03a84f80$0af8ee80$@com> Hello all, This is being cross-posted so be careful with a reply to all. Thought some might be interested in this one as it deals with closed captioning, something I don't use but others do. Someone can forward this to the db techies if they want and after seeking permission from the mods as I'm not on that list right now. Karyn Campbell, karyn1421 at wowway.com Check out my blog at packerbackerkaryn.blogspot.com Follow me on twitter at www.twitter.com/packerbackerkar From: AccessInfo [mailto:AccessInfo at fcc.gov] Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 10:33 AM To: 'Karyn1421 at wowway.com' Subject: Comment on DiMA petitions for exemption or waiver of new closed captioning rule On May 16, 2012, the Media Bureau released a public notice requesting comment on two petitions filed by the Digital Media Association (DiMA). DiMA requests a temporary exemption or waiver of certain provisions of the new Internet protocol closed captioning requirements. In the first petition, DiMA requests a temporary exemption or waiver until January 1, 2014, from the requirement that applications, plug-ins, or devices provided by video programming distributors (VPDs) comply with the user configuration and formatting requirements of the Commission's closed captioning rules. In the second petition, DiMA requests a temporary exemption or waiver until January 1, 2014, from the rule that relates to rendering, but not the pass-through, of captions. The exemption or waiver would apply to VPDs that do not currently provide closed captioning. Comment Due Date: June 15, 2012 Reply Comment Due Date: July 2, 2012 Links to the Public Notice released May 16, 2012: http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0516/DA-12-77 5A1.pdf http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0516/DA-12-77 5A1.doc http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0516/DA-12-77 5A1.txt Digital Media Association Petition for Temporary Partial Exemption or Limited Waiver: http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7021917009 Digital Media Association Petition for Temporary Partial Exemption or Limited Waiver from the Provisions of Section 79.4(c)(2)(i) Relating to the Rendering of Captions, Including to the Applications, Plug-Ins, or Devices Provided by a VPD: http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7021917008 For further information, please contact Diana Sokolow, (202) 418-2120 or Diana.Sokolow at fcc.gov. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ray1530 at wowway.com Tue May 29 19:29:40 2012 From: ray1530 at wowway.com (Ray Campbell) Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 18:29:40 -0500 Subject: [sasi] FW: Press Release: BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR DISABILITY TREATY Message-ID: <010a01cd3df2$ec5bc6b0$c5135410$@com> -----Original Message----- From: DBTAC - Great Lakes ADA Information [mailto:GREATLAKES at LISTSERV.UIC.EDU] On Behalf Of Robin Jones Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 2:54 PM To: GREATLAKES at LISTSERV.UIC.EDU Subject: Press Release: BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR DISABILITY TREATY The following information is forwarded to you by the Great Lakes ADA Center (www.adagreatlakes.org) for your information: BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR DISABILITY TREATY May 25, 2012 Washington, D.C. ? U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Tom Harkin (D-IA), John Barrasso (R-WY), Chris Coons (D-DE) and Tom Udall (D-NM) today announced their support for U.S. ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Senate consent to U.S. ratification of CRPD will recognize the fundamental values of non-discrimination and equal access for persons with disabilities in all areas of life and help protect Americans with disabilities who work and travel abroad from discrimination, including disabled veterans. ?As a cosponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the ADA Amendments Act, I have long advocated on behalf of equal access and non-discrimination for all Americans, including our veterans and today?s disabled soldiers returning home from serving their nation in war,? said Senator John McCain. ?I support U.S. ratification of the disability treaty, as it seeks to advance these same fundamental values of equality and human dignity around the world.? ?The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities promotes independence, dignity and inclusion while protecting the rights of Americans with disabilities when they travel abroad,? Senator Dick Durbin said. ?These basic rights should be promoted and emphasized across the world and that?s why I support ratification of this important treaty.? ?Each person has the inherent right to life and should have the opportunity to pursue happiness, participate in society, and be treated equally before the law,?Senator Jerry Moran said. ?The CRPD advances these fundamental values by standing up for the rights of those with disabilities, including our nation?s veterans and servicemembers, and respecting the dignity of all.? ?The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities builds on the U.S. experience implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act and promoting equal opportunity and full participation for all people with disabilities in the lives of their communities,? said Senator Tom Harkin. ?As a lead Senate sponsor of the ADA, I look forward to working on a bipartisan basis to ratify the Convention and reaffirm our country?s commitment to improving access and opportunities for people with disabilities around the world.? ?The United States must remain the leader when it comes to providing opportunities and protections for individuals with disabilities,? said Senator John Barrasso. ?This agreement will work hard to ensure all Americans with disabilities are guaranteed these same protections while traveling abroad.? ?America has long been a global leader in recognizing and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities, and ratification of this convention is an essential step to ensuring disabled persons are protected globally,? Senator Chris Coons said. ?All people deserve to be granted full and equal basic human rights, regardless of their physical or mental capabilities. I strongly support ratification of this critical treaty, and urge my colleagues to do the same.? ?The United States is a leader in advocating for the empowerment of disabled Americans, including our veterans who have returned home with life-changing injuries," said Senator Tom Udall. ?This treaty is an important tool to improve conditions for citizens living and working abroad and ensures that we remain a beacon for fairness and opportunity around the world.? An American delegation under President George W. Bush negotiated and approved the Convention in 2006. The United States signed the treaty in 2009 and submitted it to the U.S. Senate this May for its advice and consent for ratification. The treaty requires no changes to U.S. laws or new appropriations. 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