tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31525017274803349152024-03-13T09:54:49.797-07:00Eye on SummitEye on Summit is the blog for the American Council for the Blind or ACB. We are the Summit county chapter of ACB of Ohio. Check here often for news and events.Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-59414314074966701752012-09-25T14:19:00.001-07:002012-09-25T14:19:54.954-07:00Fall 2012 Eye on Summit Newsletter<div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="OLE_LINK30"></a><a name="OLE_LINK31"></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>EYE ON SUMMIT NEWSLETTER<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>OCTOBER 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>EYE ON SUMMIT, THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO JOIN US AT OUT MONTHLY MEETINGS. YOU NEED NOT BE VISUALLY IMPAIRED NOR MUST YOU BE A RESIDENT OF SUMMIT COUNTY TO ATTEND. WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CHAPTER OR THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION, PLEASE CALL MICHELLE AT 330.686.0076 OR SAM AT 330.864-6369 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT <a href="http://www.eyeonsummit.org/" title="http://www.eyeonsummit.org/">www.eyeonsummit.org</a>. YOU MAY ALSO CHECK OUT OUR BLOG VIA OUR WEBSITE.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UPCOMING EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>OCTOBER 13 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>10AM-NOON<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AKRON BLIND CENTER 325 E. MARKET ST.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>MOVIE DAY FOR EOS!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NOVEMBER 10 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>10AM-NOON<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AKRON BLIND CENTER 325 E. MARKET ST.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A METRO SCAT REPRESENTATIVE WILL TELL US ALL ABOUT THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SCAT SYSTEM. THIS IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED SO BE SURE TO BE PREPARED. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>DECEMBER 9 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1PM-??<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN—TIME TO GET TOGETHER AT SAM AND BECKY’S HOUSE FOR OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON. WE’LL HAVE OUR USUAL GOOD TIME WITH LOTS OF GOOD FOOD AND CONVERSATION AS WELL AS OUR WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE. THANKS, BECKY AND SAM FOR, ONCE AGAIN, OPENING YOUR HOME TO US.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>PLEASE JOIN US AT THE 2012 ACB-O CONFERENCE AND CONVENTION. IT’S FUN, FILLED WITH INFORMATION AND A GREAT PLACE TO MEET SOME OF THE PEOPLE YOU READ ABOUT IN THE OHIO CONNECTION AND THE BRAILLE FORUM. YOU CAN CHECK OUT PRODUCTS AT ANY TIME IN THE EXHIBIT HALL AND PARTICIPATE IN THE BASKET AUCTION.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2012 STATE CONFERENCE AND CONVENTION INFORMATION<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>THEME: LIGHT—LEARNING INSPIRES GROWTH, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>DATES: OCTOBER 26-28 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>COST: PRE-REGISTRATION FOR MEMBERS, BEFORE OCTOBER 15--$70 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AFTER OCTOBER 15/AT THE DOOR, FOR MEMBERS—$80<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NON-MEMBERS--$85 WHICH INCLUDES MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR 2013<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified style='text-indent:.5in'>LOCATION: HOLIDAY INN, 7007 N. HIGH ST., WORTHINGTON, OHIO<o:p></o:p></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified style='margin-left:.5in'>CALL FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS AT 614-436-0700 AND MENTION THE ACB-O CONVENTION<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>WANT MORE INFORMATION? CHECK OUT <a href="http://www.acbohio.org/" title="http://www.acbohio.org/ blocked::http://www.acbohio.org/">www.acbohio.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified>THIS YEAR’S WORKSHOPS WILL INCLUDE:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified>*“YOU DON’T HAVE TO SEE WELL TO COOK WELL”—STRATEGIES THAT MAKE COOKING EASY AND FUN.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified>*ACCESSIBLE VOTING—<o:p></o:p></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified>IT’S NEARLY TIME SO DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified>*ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY--<o:p></o:p></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified>FOCUSING ON I DEVICES AND HOW TO USE THEM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified>*GUIDE DOG INFORMATION—<o:p></o:p></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified>HOW TO DETERMINE WHETHER A GUIDE DOG SHOULD BE IN YOUR FUTURE.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified>SPEAKERS—<o:p></o:p></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified>*JANET DICKELMAN, NATIONAL CONVENTION CO-ORDINATOR<o:p></o:p></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified>*A SPEAKER WHO WILL HELP US UNTANGLE THE SOCIAL SECURITY MAZE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>DON’T FORGET THE ACB-O MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE LINE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>WITH THE STATE CONVENTION FAST APPROACHING, THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE WANTS TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS AWARE OF THE MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE LINE.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>JUST CALL 614.636.3222 TO CHECK WHETHER SOMEONE IS WILLING TO SHARE A ROOM OR A RIDE TO THE CONVENTION. IF YOU GET VOICE MAIL, LEAVE YOUR INFORMATION AND YOUR CALL WILL BE RETURNED WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>IF YOU HAVE ROOM FOR AN EXTRA PASSENGER, CALL AND LET THE COMMITTEE KNOW YOU’RE WILLLING TO PROVIDE SOMEONE IN YOUR AREA WITH A RIDE. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>LET YOUR IMAGINATION FLOW AND GET CREATIVE FOR ACB-O!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>HOW ABOUT WHIPPING UP A BASKET FOR ONE OF THE MOST FUN EVENTS AT THE CONVENTION? OUR OWN KEN POTTER WILL BE FETCHING AND CARRYING AUCTION BASKETS TO THEIR LUCKY NEW OWNERS AGAIN THIS YEAR. IT’S A GREAT FUND-RAISER AND ALL THE PROFITS FROM EOS BASKETS RETURN TO OUR CHAPTER.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>UPDATE ON OUR SERVICE PROJECT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AT OUR SEPTEMBER BUSINESS MEETING, WE DECIDED TO LOOK INTO SENDING A LOCAL CHILD TO CAMP HIGHBROOK LODGE IN CHARDON, OHIO, NEXT YEAR. THE CAMP DIRECTOR WILL FORWARD US THE 2013 CAMP SCHEDULE AS SOON AS IT IS SET. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>WE HAVE DECIDED TO HAVE AN ESSAY CONTEST IN WHICH CHILDREN WILL TELL US WHY THEY WOULD LIKE TO GO TO CAMP. DETAILS HAVE NOT BEEN SETTLED YET BUT PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE AWARE OF ANY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN IN OUR AREA. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>WE ARE EXCITED AT THE PROSPECT OF PROVIDING A CHILD WITH A FUN TIME IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE SHE/HE CAN LEARN NEW SKILLS AND WILL MEET OTHER CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified style='text-indent:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=14ptcopy-justified><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>ENTERTAINMENT BOOK SALE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SAM IS AGAIN SPEARHEADING OUR ENTERTAINMENT BOOK SALE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AKRON LIONS CLUB. WE ARE SELLING BOTH THE AKRON SAVE AROUND BOOK ($20) AND THE AKRON ENTERTAINMENT BOOK ($30). CONSIDER ORDERING ONE FOR A HOLIDAY GIFT THAT WILL KEEP ON GIVING THROUGH THE NEW YEAR. EOS WILL RECEIVE $9 FOR EACH ENTERTAINMENT BOOK SOLD AND $6 FOR EVERY SAVE AROUND BOOK SOLD. PROCEEDS WILL GO TO OUR 2013 SERVICE PROJECT, MENTIONED ABOVE.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>EDGE & I WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE HAPPY HOLIDAYS—FROM HALLOWEEN THROUGH NEW YEAR’S! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>MICHELLE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-5066631782362957292012-04-12T12:59:00.001-07:002012-04-12T12:59:57.045-07:00Job Opportunity<div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>National Industries for the Blind is accepting applications for its NIB Fellowship for Leadership Development. This is a salaried program that combines business-focused, on-the-job experience with professional development activities. Legally blind individuals who have an undergraduate degree, work experience, and passion for business are invited to apply. The deadline for applications is April 30. For more information, contact Karen Pal at <a href="mailto:fellowship@nib.org">fellowship@nib.org</a> or call (703) 310-0515, or go to<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><a href="http://www.nib.org/content/business-leaders-program-fellowship">http://www.nib.org/content/business-leaders-program-fellowship</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-12681630489815366132012-04-12T11:09:00.001-07:002012-04-12T11:09:32.362-07:00Eye On Summit Newsletter<div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="OLE_LINK46"></a><a name="OLE_LINK47"></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>EYE ON SUMMIT NEWSLETTER<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>SPRING 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>EYE ON SUMMIT, THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, WOULD LIKE YOU TO JOIN US FOR OUR SPRING MEETINGS. YOU NEED NOT BE VISUALLY IMPAIRED NOR MUST YOU BE A RESIDENT OF SUMMIT COUNTY TO ATTEND. WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CHAPTER, PLEASE CALL MICHELLE AT 330.686.0076 OR SAM AT 330.864.6369 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT </span><a href="http://www.eyeonsummit.org/" title="http://www.eyeonsummit.org/"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>WWW.EYEONSUMMIT.ORG</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT OUR BLOG WHICH IS LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>UPCOMING EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>APRIL 14 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>10AM-NOON<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>AKRON BLIND CENTER<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>325 E. MARKET ST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>JOIN US FOR A DESCRIBED MOVIE, ‘EASY A’, THE STORY OF A SCHOOLGIRL. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>MAY 12 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>10AM-NOON<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>AKRON BLIND CENTER<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>325 E. MARKET ST<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK76"></a><a name="OLE_LINK77"></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>GEORGE ACKERMAN, AN INDEPENDENT JOB DEVELOPER, WILL TELL US ABOUT HIS ROLE IN HELPING DISABLED PEOPLE FIND AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR QUESTIONS FOR HIM.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>JUNE 9 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>11AM-?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Details TBA.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>IT’S THE 4<sup>TH</sup> ANNUAL EOS PICNIC! COME SHARE THE FOOD AND FUN! GUESTS WELCOME—JUST BE SURE TO LET US KNOW HOW MANY WILL BE THERE. CALL MICHELLE AT THE ABOVE NUMBER TO LET HER KNOW WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SHARE—IT SURE WOULD BE A SHAME IF EVERYONE BROUGHT DESSERT…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>IN SEARCH OF SPEAKERS <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>WE’RE CURRENTLY TRYING TO FINALIZE ARRANGEMENTS TO HOST SPEAKERS DEALING WITH TOPICS AS DIVERSE AS <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>SCAT AND PARATRANSIT, WORKING WITH A JOB DEVELOPER AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN NORTHEAST OHIO. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT? DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE ABLE TO INFORM, INSPIRE AND/OR PIQUE OUR INTEREST ABOUT RELEVANT TOPICS? IF SO, CONTACT MICHELLE OR SAM AND WE’LL TRY TO ARRANGE A VISIT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>LETTER FROM THE STOW/MUNROE FALLS LIONS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>On behalf of the Stow Munroe Falls Lions Club, I would like to thank you for advertising in our Race for Sight program this year. It was a fun and successful event, much in part due to your contribution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We thank you again for your support and look forward to your participation again next year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Tony Cocozzo, Chairperson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Race For Sight, 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-81807606643310957802012-03-19T11:30:00.001-07:002012-03-19T11:30:54.744-07:00Prize Drawing for Braille ReadersHadley celebrates braille as we Spring Into Braille Reading! Read a minimum<br>of 100 pages of one-sided braille to be entered in a prize drawing. Current<br>and past Hadley students in all programs who read braille by touch or by<br>sight are eligible to participate. The drawing is open to domestic and<br>international students. The first prize winner will receive a Louis Braille<br>Uncirculated Commemorative Bicentennial Silver Dollar Coin and a $50<br>American Express gift card. Four additional winners will each receive a $50<br>American Express gift card. The program will run April 1 - May 31. Read more<br>about the drawing at:<p><a href="http://www.hadley.edu/Braille_Reading_contest.asp">http://www.hadley.edu/Braille_Reading_contest.asp</a><p>Gather your braille materials now and get ready to Spring into Braille<br>reading!<p>Debbie Siegel <br>Linn Sorge <br>Instructors<br>The Hadley School for the Blind<br>700 Elm St. <br>Winnetka, IL 60093<br>800-323-4238Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-26240076040105783162012-01-17T17:20:00.001-08:002012-01-17T17:20:37.298-08:00Hadley Launches New Blinded Veterans Initiative<div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> The Hadley School for the Blind <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 17, 2012 4:02 PM<br><b>Subject:</b> Hadley Launches New Blinded Veterans Initiative</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Blinded Veterans Initiative. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are an estimated 158,300 legally blind veterans and 700,000 veterans with low vision. In addition, approximately 7,000 veterans become newly blind or visually impaired each year from non-combat related causes. Compounding the problem is that approximately 70 percent of working age Americans who are blind or visually impaired are unemployed or underemployed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In response, Hadley's Blinded Veterans Initiative will educate and inspire blind or visually impaired veterans to pursue their personal and professional goals and help support their families. Veterans coming to Hadley as a result of this new initiative will be able to enroll in any of 100+ distance education courses. Core subject matters emphasized through this new initiative include business and entrepreneurship, technology, independent living skills, adjustment to blindness and braille literacy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The program is tuition-free for all visually impaired veterans and their family members, thanks to the support of <em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Goldman Sachs Gives</span></em>, a donor-advised fund. The gift was made at the recommendation of John Willian, a managing director at Goldman Sachs and Winnetka native whose family has shown a legacy of support for the Hadley School.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For more information about this new initiative, or to enroll, please visit: <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11235058&msgid=577185&act=NHIT&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2Fveterans">www.hadley.edu/veterans</a>. If you know of any blinded veterans who would benefit from Hadley's distance education courses, please forward this message. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-68880684834339953342011-10-19T20:06:00.001-07:002011-10-19T20:06:09.446-07:00Announcing a New Braille Song: "Brailling Signs Is Cool to Do"<div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width=630 style='width:472.5pt'><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='color:#CCCCCC'>This newsletter is best viewed in HTML format.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We are excited to announce the debut of a song about braille called <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>"Brailling Signs Is Cool To Do." </span></strong>Hadley instructor, Linn Sorge and friend and former ambassador to the school, Becky Williams, wrote the lyrics to the song. Musicians Anne Hills, David Roth and Chip Kramer recorded the song and brought it to life.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To learn more about the story of this special song and to listen to it, please visit: <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11235058&msgid=570565&act=NHIT&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2Fbraillesong">http://www.hadley.edu/braillesong</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For a free MP3 file of this song, available for a limited time, email </span><a href="mailto:sorge@hadley.edu"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>sorge@hadley.edu</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> directly with "Brailling Signs Song" in the subject line. 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YOU NEED NOT BE VISUALLY IMPAIRED NOR MUST YOU BE A RESIDENT OF SUMMIT COUNTY TO ATTEND. WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CHAPTER, PLEASE CALL MICHELLE AT 330.686.0076 OR SAM AT 330.864.6369 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT <a href="http://www.eyeonsummit.org/">WWW.EYEONSUMMIT.ORG</a>. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT OUR BLOG WHICH IS LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>*UPCOMING EVENTS*<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SATURDAY OCTOBER 1 10AM-NOON<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>FIRESTONE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>VISIT OUR BOOTH AT AKRON’S ANNUAL WHITE CANE WALK. COME LEARN ABOUT BLINDNESS AND TRY YOUR HAND AT WALKING WITH A CANE. MINGLE WITH THE CROWD AND LEARN ABOUT AVAILABLE SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER AKRON AREA.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12 11AM-1PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>AKRON BLIND CENTER<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>325 E. MARKET ST.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ANNETTE JAKSE, REHABILITATION TEACHER AT THE CLEVELAND SIGHT CENTER, WILL PRESENT VALUABLE INFORMATION ABOUT DEALING WITH VISION LOSS WHILE SAFELY ACCOMPLISHING MANY TASKS OF DAILY LIVING. BRING YOUR QUESTIONS AND BE PREPARED FOR A LIVELY PRESENTATION BY SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY DEALING WITH HER OWN BLINDNESS. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SUNDAY DECEMBER 11 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SAM AND BECKY ARE AGAIN OPENING THEIR HOME FOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL EOS CHRISTMASPARTY. JOIN US FOR A POTLUCK LUNCH, THE EVER-POPULAR WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE AND AN ALL-AROUND FUN GET-TOGETHER. CALL FOR DETAILS.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE PENFRIEND?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>REPRINTED FROM THE JANUARY 2011 BRAILLE FORUM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>THIS EASY-TO-USE DEVICE WAS DEVELOPED AND IS MANUFACTURED BY ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>THE PENFRIEND IS SMALL ENOUGH TO FIT INTO YOUR POCKET. IT USES SMALL ADHESIVE LABELS ONTO WHICH YOU CAN RECORD ANY INFORMATION YOU LIKE. THE SMALL ROUND LABELS ARE ABOUT THE SIZE OF A DIME; THE LARGER ONES ARE ABOUT THE SIZE OF A FIFTY-CENT PIECE. THERE ARE ALSO SQUARE LABELS WHICH ARE APPROXIMATELY THE SIZE OF THE LARGER CIRCLE. THESE SIZES ACCOMMODATE MOST PILL BOTTLES AVAILABLE AT PHARMACIES. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>REMOVE AN ADHESIVE LABEL FROM THE SHEET OF LABELS.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>PLACE IT ON THE LID OF THE BOTTLE.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>TURN ON THE PENFRIEND AND PRESS RECORD. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>TOUCH THE LABEL WITH THE DEVICE.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WHEN YOU HEAR A BEEP, RECORD THE DESIRED INFORMATION.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>THAT’S IT! YOU NOW HAVE THE INFORMATION YOU NEED!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>LABELING YOUR ITEMS WHEN YOU UNPACK THEM FROM THE STORE ADDS ONLY A FEW SECONDS BUT IT CAN SAVE YOU LITERALLY HOURS EACH YEAR. WE DON’T EVEN WANT TO MENTION THE FRUSTRATION IT COULD HELP YOU AVOID…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>THE PENFRIEND IS AVAILABLE AT SEVERAL SOURCES, INCLUDING THE ACB STORE AT 1.877.848.3218 OR <a href="http://www.acb.org/STORE/INDEX.HTML">WWW.ACB.ORG/STORE/INDEX.HTML</a>. BY PURCHASING THROUGH THE ACB STORE, YOU ARE SUPPORTING THE WORK OF THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND SINCE BOTH INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS AND MAXI-AIDS PROVIDE A PERCENTAGE OF YOUR PURCHASE TOTAL BACK TO THE ORGANIZATION.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>CONSUMER PACKAGING INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>REPRINTED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2010 BRAILLE FORUM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>HORIZONS FOR THE BLIND HAS MADE CONSUMER PACKAGING INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. THE SITE INCLUDES OVER 300,000 PRODUCTS INCLUDING FOOD, HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE. INFORMATION INCLUDES, DIRECTIONS FOR PREPARATION, NUTRITION FACTS, ALLERGY/DRUG INTERACTION WARNINGS AND MORE. CHECK IT OUT AT <a href="http://www.directionsforme.org/">WWW.DIRECTIONSFORME.ORG</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>--<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Rick<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-66372342306378572912011-09-10T17:03:00.001-07:002011-09-10T17:03:49.595-07:00Hadley's New Web Site<div class=WordSection1><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We are pleased to announce the launch of Hadley's new Web site. <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11235058&msgid=267055&act=NHIT&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2F">Hadley.edu</a> has recently undergone a major renovation with the goal of providing visitors with a more engaging and user-friendly online experience while improving the site's accessibility. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We streamlined our home page, eliminating extraneous information and announcements so that you will be able to find the information you need. Our navigational menu hasn’t changed much, but we have rearranged a few things. We hope that once you familiarize yourself with these recent changes, you will find our site easier to use. If you have questions, please review <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11235058&msgid=267055&act=NHIT&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2Fnewsite.asp">Hadley's New Web Site Features and Highlights</a>. This guide covers questions you may have about where to find information or functions of the new site. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thank you and we hope you enjoy the new and improved <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11235058&msgid=267055&act=NHIT&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2F">Hadley.edu</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=200 height=73 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CC6FF4.B6A594F0" alt="Image removed by sender. The Hadley School for the Blind, Lifelong Learning, since 1920"></span><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>700 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>800-323-4238</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11235058&msgid=267055&act=NHIT&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu">www.hadley.edu </a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-57164913229514373172011-07-01T18:48:00.001-07:002011-07-01T18:48:55.430-07:00June Eye on Summit Newsletter<DIV dir=ltr> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <DIV style="FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none"> <DIV class=Section1> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">EYE ON <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">SUMMIT</st1:city></st1:place> NEWSLETTER<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">SUMMER 2011<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">EYE ON <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">SUMMIT</st1:city></st1:place>, THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, WOULD LIKE YOU TO JOIN US FOR OUR SUMMER MEETINGS. YOU NEED NOT BE VISUALLY IMPAIRED NOR MUST YOU BE A RESIDENT OF <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">SUMMIT</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">COUNTY</st1:placetype></st1:place> TO ATTEND. WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS! <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CHAPTER, PLEASE CALL MICHELLE AT 330.686.0076 OR SAM AT 330.864.6369 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.EYEONSUMMIT.ORG. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT OUR BLOG WHICH IS LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">UPCOMING EVENTS<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">JULY 9, 2011 at 11:30AM <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">JOIN US AT THE SEIBERLING NATURE REALM FOR A WALK THROUGH THE <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">LOVELY</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">GARDENS</st1:placetype></st1:place>. BOX LUNCHES ARE BEING DONATED BY MEMBER BARB BASCETTA. THANKS, BARB!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">AUGUST 2011 <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">DATE & TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">SECOND ANNUAL CANOE TRIP/PICNIC<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">BY POPULAR DEMAND, WE WILL ONCE AGAIN CANOE FROM <st1:country-region w:st="on">KENT</st1:country-region> TO <st1:placename w:st="on">BRUST</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">PARK</st1:placetype> IN <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">MUNROE</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">FALLS</st1:placetype></st1:place> AND ENJOY A PICNIC LUNCH AFTERWARDS. STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">SEPTEMBER 10 2011 10AM-NOON<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">AKRON</SPAN></FONT></st1:placename><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"> <st1:placename w:st="on">BLIND</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">CENTER</st1:placetype></SPAN></FONT></st1:place><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">325 E. MARKET ST</SPAN></FONT></st1:address></st1:street><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">BUSINESS MEETING<BR style="PAGE-BREAK-BEFORE: always" clear=all><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">UNWANTED CASSETTE TAPES<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">SINCE AUDIO CASSETTES ARE BEING USED LESSFREQUENTLY THESE DAYS, DO YOU FIND YOURSELF WONDERING WHAT TO DO WITH THOSE YOU NO LONGER WANT OR NEED? CONSIDER DONATING THEM TO CARE MINISTRIES. THEY WELCOME TAPES OF ANY LENGTH. SEND, FREE MATTER FOR THE BLIND, TO:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">CARE MINISTRIES<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">205 JEFFERSON ST.</SPAN></FONT></st1:address></st1:street><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"> SUITE B<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">STARKSVILLE, MS 39759<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">ATTN: JANET WILLIAMSON<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">2011 STATE CONVENTION NEWS<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">*THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">OHIO</st1:state></st1:place> WILL HOLD THE ANNUAL CONVENTION ON NOVEMBER 18-20. IT WILL BE HELD IN <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">COLUMBUS</st1:city></st1:place>. CONSIDER ATTENDING, IF YOU ARE ABLE. IT IS ALWAYS A FUN AND INFORMATIVE WEEKEND. WE WILL PUBLISH MORE INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">*LET YOUR IMAGINATION GO WILD AND CREATE A BASKET FOR THIS YEARS AUCTION! EACH CHAPTER RECEIVES THE PROCEEDS FROM ALL BASKETS IT BRINGS. THIS IS A LIVELY PART OF THE CONVENTION FESTIVITIES AND EOS MEMBER KEN POTTER WILL AGAIN BE ONE OF THE AUCTIONEERS. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">WE WILL DISCUSS THE UPCOMING CONVENTION MORE AT OUR SEPTEMBER BUSINESS MEETING.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-8469846229138640092011-06-14T09:33:00.001-07:002011-06-14T09:33:51.068-07:00Hadley eConnect, June 13, 2011<DIV dir=ltr> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none"> <DIV class=Section1> <P><o:p></o:p></P> <TABLE style="WIDTH: 472.5pt; COLOR: #000000" class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellPadding=0 width=630> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt"> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><FONT color=#cccccc size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="COLOR: #cccccc; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">This newsletter is best viewed in HTML format.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt"> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><IMG style="MARGIN: 0px" id=_x0000_i1025 title="" alt="header image: eConnect from The Hadley School for the Blind" src="https://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/225701/5bac1753310911aeddbece84964bf376/image/jpeg" width=630 height=630 complete="complete"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt"> <BLOCKQUOTE style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in 5pt 64.5pt"> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Seminars@Hadley Presents: </SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">Everything i</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Date:</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><EM><I><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"> </SPAN></FONT></I></EM><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">Tuesday, June 21, 2011</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Time: </SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">10 AM CDT, 15:00 GMT</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">iPad. iPhone. iPod Touch. Ai-yi-yi! Seems like, daily, there are more i-deas and i-nnovations. At times it appears everything is going i. Are you having trouble keeping up with and figuring out how to use all the "i" devices? If so, then you're going to love this seminar. You might say it's i-deal.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Join Seminars@Hadley as Hadley Instructor Amy Salmon and Korey Singleton, Assistive Technology Initiative Manager for George Mason University detail the latest and greatest i devices and the differences between an iPhone, iTouch and iPad, as well as providing analysis of the pros and cons of the newest models.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">This 60 minute open discussion seminar will be moderated by Hadley Outreach Coordinator Billy Brookshire. A question and answer session will be included as part of the seminar.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Space in this seminar is limited. Please only register if you know you are available to attend so that others are not closed out. <A href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11235058&msgid=263047&act=NHIT&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2Fseminar_detail.asp%3Fsid%3D91">To register for this seminar on June 21, follow this link.</A></SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">NEW! Pre-register for upcoming seminars. The next seminar will be:</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Seminars@Hadley Presents:</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"> Jumpstarting Your Social Life </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Date:</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG> <FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">Thursday, July 7, 2011</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Time: </SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">11 AM CDT, 16 :00 GMT</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><A href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11235058&msgid=263047&act=NHIT&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2Fseminar_detail.asp%3Fsid%3D92">To learn more about the "Jumpstarting Your Social Life" seminar on July 7 and register, follow this link</A>.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Do you own an i device? 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A question and answer session will be included.<p>Space in this seminar is limited. Please only register if you know you are<br>available to attend so that others are not closed out. To register for this<br>seminar, follow this link: <a href="http://hadley.edu/5_c_seminarAtHadley.asp">http://hadley.edu/5_c_seminarAtHadley.asp</a>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-78721161272308743382011-04-07T20:42:00.001-07:002011-04-07T20:42:58.873-07:00April Eye on Summit Newsletter<DIV dir=ltr> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <DIV> <DIV style="FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none"><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">EYE ON <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">SUMMIT</st1:city></st1:place> NEWSLETTER<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=Section1> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">SPRING 2011<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">EYE ON <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">SUMMIT</st1:place></st1:city>, THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, WOULD LIKE YOU TO JOIN US FOR OUR SPRING MEETINGS. YOU NEED NOT BE VISUALLY IMPAIRED NOR MUST YOU BE A RESIDENT OF <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">SUMMIT</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">COUNTY</st1:placetype></st1:place> TO ATTEND. WE WELCOME ALL VISITORS! <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CHAPTER, PLEASE CALL MICHELLE AT 330.686.0076 OR SAM AT 330.864.6369 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.EYEONSUMMIT.ORG. YOU MAY ALSO VISIT OUR BLOG WHICH IS LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">UPCOMING EVENTS<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">APRIL 9, 2011 10AM-NOON<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">THE <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">AKRON</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">BLIND</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">CENTER</st1:placetype></st1:place>, <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">325 E. MARKET ST</st1:address></st1:street>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">BUSINESS/PLANNING MEETING<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">SPECIAL REPORT ON PREVIOUS WEEK'S ACB-O BOARD MEETING.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">ALSO, CHECK OUT AN ACCESSIBLE TRAFFIC LIGHT IF YOU'VE NEVER EXPERIENCED ONE.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">MAY 14, 2011 10AM-NOON<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">TRIP TO <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">MEDINA</st1:place></st1:city> TO SEE A MORE ADVANCED TYPE OF ACCESSIBLE TRAFFIC LIGHT.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">PLAN ON JOINING US FOR LUNCH IN DOWNTOWN <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">MEDINA</st1:city></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">JUNE 11 2011<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">JOIN US FOR OUR 4<SUP>TH</SUP> ANNUAL EOS PICNIC!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">TIME & LOCATION NOT DETERMINED YET.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><BR style="PAGE-BREAK-BEFORE: always" clear=all></SPAN></FONT> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">PRESIDENT'S RANT<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">THERE IS A FEATURED "QUESTION OF THE WEEK" COLUMN IN MY LOCAL NEWSPAPER. A FEW WEEKS AGO SEVERAL PEOPLE SHARED THEIR THOUGHTS ON WHICH SERVICES SHOULD BE CUT IN ORDER TO SAVE MONEY IN OUR COMMUNITY. OF THE FIVE RESPONDENTS, FOUR OF THEM SAID THAT TRANSPORTATION SHOULD BE CUT. VARIOUS REASONS WERE GIVEN BUT THEY REVOLVED AROUND THE IDEA THAT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS A RARELY USED SERVICE, WHICH IS NOT NECESSARY SINCE "EVERYONE HAS A CAR THESE DAYS." <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">YES, THAT IS A DIRECT QUOTE FROM ONE OF THE RESPONDENTS. YOU CAN PROBABLY GUESS THAT I WAS FURIOUS UPON HEARING THAT. WE NEED TO GET THE WORD OUT THAT BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE NEED RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SO THAT WE CAN GET TO WORK, RUN OUR ERRANDS AND OTHERWISE DO OUR BIT TO KEEP OUR LOCAL ECONOMIES GOING.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">I NEVER REALIZED THAT WHILE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS SO IMPORTANT TO THOSE OF US WHO ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE, IT IS VIEWED AS UNNECESSARY BY THE DRIVING PUBLIC. THERE IS NO BUS SERVICE IN MY IMMEDIATE AREA. WITH THE PRICE OF GAS GOING UP AND UP, I HAD HOPES OF SOME SERVICE RETURNING. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">AFTER LLISTENING TO THE RESPONSES IN THAT ARTICLE, I ASKED FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS IF THEY THOUGHT THEY WOULD USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IF IT WERE AVAILABLE. EVERYONE SAID THEY WOULD NOT. EACH ONE SAID THAT, DESPITE HIGHER GAS PRICES, THEY WOULD NOT GIVE UP THE CONVENIENCE OF BEING ABLE TO GO WHERE THEY WANT WHEN THEY WANT. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT THAT IS LIKE…<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">NEW MEMBERS !<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME OUR TWO NEW MEMBERS—CONNIE URY AND BARB PASCETTA.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">A BIG THANK YOU!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">MANY THANKS TO THE <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">AKRON</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">BLIND</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">CENTER</st1:placetype></st1:place> FOR ALLOWING US TO MEET AT THEIR SITE. IT IS GREAT TO FINALLY <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">HAVE A PERMANENT MEETING PLACE</st1:address></st1:street>. IT'S BEEN ESPECIALLY NICE TO HAVE THAT HOT CUP OF COFFEE WAITING FOR US, TOO. THANKS, BARB.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">OUR LAST TWO MEETINGS HAVE FEATURED SPEAKERS. IN FEBRUARY, BOB McDOWELL FROM THE AKRON LAW DEPARTMENT SPOKE ABOUT THE RIGHTS OF BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. IN MARCH, JOE MARTIN, A REGISTERED LIFE COACH, ANSWERED OUR NUTRITION AND EXERCISE QUESTIONS AND TOLD US HOW TO LEAD HEALTHIER LIVES.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">WE WELCOME IDEAS FOR FUTURE TOPICS. PLEASE CONTACT MICHELLE OR SAM AT THE ABOVE PHONE NUMBERS WITH YOUR SUGGESTIONS.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-75161018169309954442011-04-07T20:29:00.001-07:002011-04-07T20:29:41.191-07:00Hadley eConnect, April 4, 2011<DIV dir=ltr> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <DIV> <DIV style="FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=Section1> <TABLE style="WIDTH: 472.5pt; COLOR: #000000" class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellPadding=0 width=630> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt"> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><FONT color=#cccccc size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="COLOR: #cccccc; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt"> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><IMG id=_x0000_i1025 title="" alt="header image: eConnect from The Hadley School for the Blind" src="https://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/225701/5bac1753310911aeddbece84964bf376/image/jpeg" width=630 height=163 complete="complete"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt"> <BLOCKQUOTE style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in 5pt 64.5pt"> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><A href="mailto:Seminars@Hadley">Seminars@Hadley</A> Presents: </SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">SSDI, SSI & You</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Date:</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"> Thursday, April 14</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT face=Verdana></FONT><FONT face=Verdana></FONT><FONT face=Verdana></FONT><FONT face=Verdana></FONT><FONT face=Verdana></FONT><BR></SPAN></FONT><STRONG><B><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">Time:</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"> 11:00 AM CDT, 16:00 GMT </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Social Security is responsible for two major programs that provide benefits based on disability: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which is based on prior work under Social Security, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) where payments are made on the basis of financial need. Sometimes there is confusion about which program is more appropriate for an individual or what benefits are available from each. </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">If you have questions about eligibility, benefits, the effects of working on benefits, or anything else related to either of these programs administered by the Social Security Administration, join Seminars@Hadley as Valerie Williams, Project Director/Community Work Incentive Coordinator for the Austin Resource Center for Independent Living and Mandy Lomax, Area Work Incentive Coordinator for the Social Security Administration, discuss the basics of both programs and clarify the benefits of each. </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">This 60 minute seminar will be moderated by Hadley Outreach Coordinator Billy Brookshire. 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FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><A href="http://www.sightcare.org/pdf/2011-announcement-SPANISH.pdf">Click here</A></SPAN></FONT></U></B><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> to see the SightCare materials that are available in Spanish or Spanish/English versions</SPAN></FONT>! (If you have trouble viewing the attachment, please try copying and pasting the link into your web browser.) <o:p></o:p></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">SightCare Vision Loss Education and Training materials prepare health professionals and care providers in all settings to meet the unique needs of people with vision loss. Our instructional videos and brochures, simulator cards, and screening cards can be used as independent teaching tools, or can be incorporated into your existing staff education programs. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Visit <A href="http://www.sightcare.org">www.sightcare.org</A> for a complete list of materials and ordering information, and please don't hesitate to call 800-539-4845 or email us at <A href="mailto:sightcare@jgb.org">sightcare@jgb.org</A> if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The SightCare Team <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-40169370519266862042011-02-15T10:19:00.001-08:002011-02-15T10:19:26.729-08:00Hadley eConnect, February 14, 2011<DIV dir=ltr> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <DIV> <DIV style="FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none"><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=Section1> <TABLE style="WIDTH: 472.5pt; COLOR: #000000" class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellPadding=0 width=630> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt"> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><FONT color=#cccccc size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="COLOR: #cccccc; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">This newsletter is best viewed in HTML format.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt"> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><IMG id=_x0000_i1025 title="" alt="header image: eConnect from The Hadley School for the Blind" src="https://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/225701/5bac1753310911aeddbece84964bf376/image/jpeg" width=630 height=163 complete="complete"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt"> <BLOCKQUOTE style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in 5pt 64.5pt"> <P><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Seminars@Hadley Presents:</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"> Yahoo! for Web Accessibility<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Date:</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"> Thursday, February 24, 2011<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Time:</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"> 1:00 p.m. CST, 19:00 GMT <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Is Web accessibility a concern for you or your clients and customers? Are you finding navigating the Web to be an impossible quest? <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Web is an increasingly important resource in many aspects of our daily lives: education, employment, business, shopping, health care, recreation and much more; but navigating its waters and accessing its ports can be a difficult task for disabled Web sailors. On the other hand, when Web sites, Web technologies and Web tools are properly designed, developed and edited, all users can have equal access to information and functionality. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Join Seminars@Hadley as Yahoo! Senior Accessibility Program Manager Victor Tsaran talks about how Yahoo! promotes Web access within its community and across the World Wide Web. Among other things, you'll learn how Yahoo! uses its Accessibility Lab to design, test, and create sites, applications and features that better meet the needs of users with disabilities. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">This 60 minute seminar will be moderated by Hadley Outreach Coordinator Billy Brookshire. A question and answer session will be included. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><A href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11235058&msgid=253358&act=NHIT&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2F5_c_seminarAtHadley.asp">To register for the seminar, follow this link. </A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Attention Readers!</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The next meeting of the Hadley Book Chat is March 7 at 1:00 p.m. CST. 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COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <DIV> <DIV style="FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none"><FONT size=4 face=Verdana></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face=Verdana></FONT> </DIV></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none"> <DIV dir=ltr> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <DIV> <DIV style="FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none"><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">NEW! The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Hadley</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place> for the Blind Launches Three New Access Technology Courses</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=Section1> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">We are pleased to announce the launch of three new, structured and practical online courses designed to improve user access technology skills for users of screen readers. Each course consists of two lessons.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">"Screen Readers: Listening Skills"</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"> trains users to increase their speed of listening to a screen reader. The course assists in being able to listen and comprehend a screen reader at 300 words or more a minute. It also teaches techniques to enable a user to listen to a screen reader and listen to another person on the phone at the same time. This skill lends itself to success in most work places. <A href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11235058&msgid=252296&act=NHIT&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2FshowCourses.asp%3Fcourseid%3DTEC-131">For more information or to register, follow this link</A>.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <STRONG><B><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial">"Screen Readers: Web Browsing"</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG> is about navigating Web sites. This course has lessons that provide tips and advice on the best methods to navigate very accessible Web sites as well as those that present more accessibility challenges. The Internet is "an information super highway," and an ability to navigate it efficiently and skillfully is crucial to educational and workplace success. <A href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11235058&msgid=252296&act=NHIT&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2FshowCourses.asp%3Fcourseid%3DWEB-121">For more information or to register, follow this link</A>.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">"Screen Readers: Formatting Word Documents"</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"> is aimed at sharpening the user's skill in Microsoft Word 2007. This course covers editing text, adjusting fonts, using headings, bullets and much more while using a screen reader. Determining editing and formatting problems with a screen reader can be challenging, but mastering the techniques taught in this course can lead to confident creation of appropriate-looking documents for work or school.<A href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11235058&msgid=252296&act=NHIT&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadley.edu%2FshowCourses.asp%3Fcourseid%3DWRD-111"> For more information or to register, follow this link.</A></SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-69235853771000503042011-01-16T17:06:00.001-08:002011-01-16T17:06:49.128-08:00January 2011 Newsletter<DIV dir=ltr> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <DIV style="FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none"> <DIV class=Section1> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">EYE ON <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">SUMMIT</st1:city></st1:place> NEWSLETTER<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">WINTER 2011<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Eye On Summit, the local chapter of the American Council of the Blind, would like you to join us for our winter meetings. You need not be visually impaired nor must you be a resident of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Summit</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> to attend. We welcome all visitors! <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">If you would like further information about our chapter, please call Michelle at 330.686.0076 or Sam at 330.864.6369 or visit our website at www.eyeonsummit.org. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">UPCOMING EVENTS<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">FEBRUARY 12, 2011 10AM-NOON<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST MEETING IN OUR NEW HOME!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">THE <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">AKRON</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">BLIND</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">CENTER</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">325 E. MARKET ST</SPAN></FONT></st1:address></st1:street><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">WE WILL HAVE A SPEAKER WHO WILL HELP US LEARN HOW TO APPROACH LOCAL GOVERNMENT ABOUT TRAFFIC SAFETY ISSUES.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">BRING YOUR QUESTIONS!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">MARCH 12, 2011 10AM-NOON<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">JOE MARTIN, WELLNESS CONSULTANT, WILL GIVE POINTERS ON KEEPING OUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS TO LEAD A HEALTHIER LIFE.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">THERE WILL BE TIME FOR Q & A.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><st1:city w:st="on"><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">EYE</SPAN></FONT></st1:city><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <st1:state w:st="on">ON</st1:state> <st1:city w:st="on">SUMMIT</st1:city> WOULD LIKE TO INVITE EVERYONE TO JOIN US IN SUPPORTING THE <st1:placename w:st="on">STOW-MUNROE</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">FALLS</st1:placetype> LIONS CLUB'S RACE FOR <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">SIGHT</st1:city> <st1:state w:st="on">ON</st1:state></st1:place> SATURDAY MARCH 5 AT THE <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:street w:st="on">SYB HALL ON HUDSON DRIVE IN</st1:street> <st1:city w:st="on">STOW</st1:city></st1:address>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">ADVANCED <st1:city w:st="on">SALE</st1:city> TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGHEYE ON <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">SUMMIT</st1:place></st1:city> FOR $20.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">DOORS OPEN AT 6PM AND DINNER IS SERVED AT 7PM.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">LET'S HAVE A GREAT NIGHT OUT WHILE SHOWING OUR APPRECIATION FOR ALL THAT THE LIONS DO FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">HAVE YOU MADE A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION TO DEAL WITH STRESS AND AGGRESSION IN A MORE POSITIVE WAY? THIS MAY HELP…<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">AGGRESSION COOKIES<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">MAKES 12 DOZEN<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">3 CUPS FLOUR, PACKED <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">1 TABLESPOON BAKING SODA<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">3 CUPS BROWN SUGAR, PACKED<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">4 EGGS, BEATEN<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">3 CUPS (6 STICKS) BUTTER<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">6 CUPS UNCOOKED OATMEAL<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">½ CUP WHITE SUGAR FOR DIPPING<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">IN LARGE BOWL, COMBINE FLOUR AND BAKING SODA.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">PUT YOUR SPOON AWAY—YOU WON'T NEED IT ANY MORE.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">DUMP EVERYTHING BUT THE ½ CUP SUGAR FOR ROLLING INTO YOUR LARGE BOWL—DO NOT STIR.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">THINK OF SOMETHING WHICH REALLY MAKES YOU MAD.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">NOW MASH, KNEAD, SQUEEZE, POUND AND PULVERIZE THE INGREDIENTS—<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">DON'T STOP 'TIL EVERYTHING IS WELL BLENDED.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">GATHER DOUGH INTO A BIG BALL.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">PUT THE ½ CUP GRANULATED SUGAR INTO A BOWL.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">ROLL DOUGH INTO SMALL BALLS, ABOUT 1 INCH IN DIAMETER.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">ROLL IN BOWL OF SUGAR AND PLACE ON UNGREASED COOKIE SHEET.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 10-12 MINS.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">ENJOY!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">IF YOU'RE ONLY A BIT ANGRY, CUT RECIPE IN HALF.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">IF YOU'RE NOT ANGRY AT ALL BUT WANT OATMEAL COOKIES, USE AN ELECTRIC MIXER<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-61395372171476723282011-01-15T13:13:00.001-08:002011-01-15T13:13:29.968-08:00Horizons for the blind<DIV dir=ltr> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <DIV style="FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none"> <DIV class=Section1> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">ONLINE PRODUCT INFORMATION RESOURCE<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Horizons for the Blind recently launched www.directionsforme.org, a new Internet-based service that makes consumer packaging information<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">available in an accessible online format for people who are blind, visually impaired, or have trouble reading the small print on packages or labels. The<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">site includes over 300,000 products in food, health and beauty and general merchandise. Users can find information about preparation directions, nutrition<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">facts, ingredients, allergy/drug interaction warnings and more.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-42199815225042454982011-01-15T11:20:00.001-08:002011-01-15T11:20:14.760-08:00Hadley eConnect, January 11, 2011<DIV dir=ltr> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <DIV style="FONT-STYLE: normal; DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri'; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: none"> <DIV class=Section1> <DIV> <DIV style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <HR tabIndex=-1 align=center SIZE=2 width="100%"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> The Hadley School for the Blind [mailto:mailinglist@hadley.edu] <BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:02 AM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> oneblindmouse@neo.rr.com<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> Hadley eConnect, January 11, 2011</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=4 face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <TABLE style="WIDTH: 472.5pt; COLOR: #000000" class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellPadding=0 width=630> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt"> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><FONT color=#cccccc size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="COLOR: #cccccc; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">This newsletter is best viewed in HTML format.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt"> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><IMG id=_x0000_i1025 title="" alt="header image: eConnect from The Hadley School for the Blind" src="https://app.icontact.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/225701/5bac1753310911aeddbece84964bf376/image/jpeg" width=630 height=163 complete="complete"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt"> <BLOCKQUOTE style="MARGIN: 5pt 0in 5pt 64.5pt"> <P><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Seminars @ Hadley Presents:</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"> All About Albinism<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Date:</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"> Friday, January 21, 2011<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Time:</SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"> 11:00 a.m. CST, 17:00 GMT<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">You probably have heard the term 'albino' referring to a person with very light skin and hair. But, did you know that people with albinism almost always have some degree of uncorrectable low vision? Do you know what it is like to live with albinism?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Join Seminars@Hadley for a 60 minute discussion all about albinism. Senior Vice President Dawn Turco will question a panel of experts on several aspects of the condition including; the genetics of albinism, the low vision associated with albinism, prominent psycho-social issues people with albinism and parents of children with albinism face and educating a child with albinism. The panel will also address the myths and misconceptions about albinism and talk about NOAH (National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation).<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Panelists include Sheila Adamo, Chair of the NOAH Board of Directors (mother of four, 11 year old son Joey has albinism), Murray Brilliant PhD, Director at the Center for Human Genetics at the Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, Susan Dalton, M.S.Ed., CVRT, Transition Specialist (mother of two grown children with albinism), Kelsey Thompson, immediate past Chair of the NOAH Board of Directors (a person with albinism) and Michael McGowan, NOAH Executive Director (a person with albinism).<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">As always, listening to the seminar remains free of charge. There is a US $25 fee associated with completing the seminar for credit (1 CE hour). Professionals interested in receiving continuing education credit will be required to successfully complete a quiz and brief survey before a certificate is issued. (ACVREP approval pending)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><A href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=11235058&msgid=250402&act=NHIT&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2F5_c_seminarAtHadley.asp">To register for this seminar, follow this link</A>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">CRCC Approval </SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) has approved the Hadley course "Finding Employment" for 8 hours of continuing education credit under the CRCC system. 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Thibodeau<BR><BR>Marketing Associate<BR><BR>Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.<BR><BR>o: 240.599.4503<BR><BR> <BR></FONT></DIV>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-82605071039849953152010-10-30T10:57:00.000-07:002010-10-30T10:59:23.303-07:00EOS Fall 2010 Newsletter<DIV> <DIV class=Section1> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 20pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 20pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 20pt">EYE ON <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">SUMMIT</st1:place></st1:City> NEWSLETTER<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 20pt">FALL 2010<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Eye On Summit, the local chapter of the American Council of the Blind, would like you to join us for our fall meetings. You need not be visually impaired nor must you be a resident of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Summit</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> to attend. We welcome all visitors! <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">If you would like further information about our chapter, please call Michelle at 330.686.0076 or Sam at 330.864.6369 or visit our website at <A href="http://www.eyeonsummit.org">www.eyeonsummit.org</A>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">EOS CANOE TRIP<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">On September 19th, eight adventurous souls embarked on their first <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Crooked</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">River</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> trip. We left <st1:country-region w:st="on">Kent</st1:country-region> in four canoes and headed down river toward <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Munroe</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Falls</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. For some, it was a time of renewing skills used in the past. For others, it was a time of building new friendships as we paddled down the river. We put to shore at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Brust</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> several hours later to meet up with several other members for a yummy picnic! We had such a blast that we're hoping to make this an annual event! A Great Big Thanks to the Crooked River Adventures and to our guide, Nate, for coming along with us to make sure no one ended up stranded!<BR></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><FONT size=3 face=Verdana></FONT><BR> </P><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">BRAILLE PRODUCT LABELING<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Johnson & Johnson, the makers of Band-Aids, among other healthcare products, is conducting nationwide test marketing of new packaging which features the name of the product in Braille. In an effort to encourage this practice, I'd like to urge everyone to contact the company to express their thanks. When I called their headquarters to let them know I appreciate this effort and to encourage them to begin labeling all their products, I was advised that the best way to accomplish this would be to send them a letter. If you would like to do the same, send your message to:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Johnson &Johnson Worldwide advertizing group <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">410 George St</SPAN></FONT></st1:address></st1:Street><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">New Brunswick</SPAN></FONT></st1:City><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">, <st1:State w:st="on">NJ</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">08901</st1:PostalCode></SPAN></FONT></st1:place><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">J&J Snack Foods Corporation, makers of Dogsters frozen dog treats, has been Braille labeling their products for quite some time now. Dogsters come in two flavors, Kissably Fresh Mint and Peanut Butter and Cheese. They can be contacted at:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Consumer Relations <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">J&J snack foods corp<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">6000 Central Highway</SPAN></FONT></st1:address></st1:Street><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Pennsauken</SPAN></FONT></st1:City><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">, <st1:State w:st="on">NJ</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">08109</st1:PostalCode></SPAN></FONT></st1:place><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">800 486-9533 Ex 6130<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">jjsnack.com <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">If you have encountered other products with Braille labels, please contact Eye On Summit so we can share that information with our members and friends. We want to support these companies and perhaps encourage others to give it a try. Personally, I get very tired of making Braille labels for the boxes, bags and other containers which come into my home. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">UPCOMING EVENTS<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">*OCTOBER 9 2010 9:30am-1pm<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Stop by our booth at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Akron</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Blind</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>'s Annual White Cane Walk. It is being held at Grace Park in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Akron</st1:place></st1:City> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Come support the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Akron</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Blind</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and learn about visual impairment/blindness and what Eye On Summit and the American Council of the Blind have to offer those dealing with vision loss.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">*NOVEMBER 13 2010 <SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line">10am-noon</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Cornerstone</SPAN></FONT></st1:PlaceName><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Community</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Church</st1:PlaceType></SPAN></FONT></st1:place><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">5344 Fishcreek Rd.</SPAN></FONT></st1:address></st1:Street><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">Stow</SPAN></FONT></st1:City><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">, <st1:State w:st="on">OH</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">44224</st1:PostalCode></SPAN></FONT></st1:place><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">EOS members who attended the annual American Council of the Blind of Ohio convention will share any new information they received along with their impressions of the event. Please join us for light refreshments and lively conversation!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">DECEMBER 12 2010 11:30am-??<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt">It's the third annual Eye On Summit Christmas luncheon and White Elephant gift exchange. This is always a fun time for EOS members!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=5 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p>--</o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p>Michelle</o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Verdana><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 16pt"><o:p>Eye on Summit chapter president</o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></DIV>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152501727480334915.post-53735738310279912832010-10-30T10:50:00.001-07:002010-10-30T10:50:14.397-07:00Our first posting<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Hi everyone,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana>This is Eye on Summit's first blog posting. Check back here often, we'll be posting various things about our group here. We'll also post items of interest and events going on with our chapter.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana>--</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Rick</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Eye on Summit county secretary.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana></FONT> </DIV>Rick Harmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087952162344608631noreply@blogger.com0