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+ADw-p+AD4-Those much-needed contributions, which are TAX-deductible, can be sent to the Washington Council of the Blind treasurer, Eric Hunter, at PO Box 3127, Bremerton, WA 98310.+ADw-/p+AD4
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+ADw-p+AD4-For other ways to support the Washington Council of the Blind, visit our Fundraising page found at +ADw-a href+AD0AIg-http://wcbinfo.org/fundrasing.html+ACI title+AD0AIg-WCB Fundrasing page+ACI target+AD0AIgBf-blank+ACIAPg-www.wcbinfo.org+ADw-/a+AD4.+ADw-/p+AD4
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+ADw-p+AD4APA-a href+AD0AIgAj-prezdesk+ACIAPg-From the President+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Desk+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-editor+ACIAPg-From the Editor: You Answered, We Listened+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-guest+ACIAPg-Guest Editorial: James Bliss Remembered+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-board+ACIAPg-Board Meeting Report: February 2012+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
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+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-happenings+ACIAPg-Happenings on the Hill+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-senior+ACIAPg-From the Senior Side+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-guidedog+ACIAPg-A Few Hours in the Life of My Guide Dog+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-mobility+ACIAPg-Orientation and Mobility Living History: Where Did Our O+ACY-amp+ADs-M Techniques Come From?+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-history+ACIAPg-WCB History 2002 Part I+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-convention+ACIAPg-Calling All Convention First-Timers+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-watp+ACIAPg-Check Out the Washington Assistive Technology Program+ACEAPA-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-around+ACIAPg-Around the State+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-wsdsb+ACIAPg-Washington State Department of Services for the Blind+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-wtbbl+ACIAPg-Washington Talking Book and Braille Library+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-radio+ACIAPg-The Rebirth of the Radio Reading Service+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-eac+ACIAPg-Greetings From the Environmental Access Committee+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-bits+ACIAPg-Bits and Pieces+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-hats+ACIAPg-Hats Off to You+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-kitchen+ACIAPg-From My Kitchen to Yours+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIgAj-calendar+ACIAPg-2012 Calendar of Deadlines and Events+ADw-/a+AD4APA-br /+AD4
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+ADw-p+AD4-by WCB President Cindy Van Winkle+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Oh my, 2012 is certainly off to a busy start+ACE We have over eighty members serving on eighteen committees, many new to this type of service, and I am humbled and appreciative for each one of you.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The weekend of February 2+ACY-ntilde+ADs-4 found us in Federal Way at the Best Western Plus Evergreen Inn and Suites, with our traditional board dinner held on that Friday, a Leadership Training held Saturday, and culminating with our board meeting on Sunday.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Twenty-three WCB board members and affiliate presidents participated in the Leadership Training. This was an action-packed day of information overload, hearing from key representatives of our two major fundraisers, the Vehicle Donation Processing Center, ATS Northwest which handles our Santa Show, Washington Access Fund (WAF) which oversees our equipment loan program, and several WCB committees. At our banquet, I had the pleasure of introducing Mayor Skip Priest of Federal Way, who spoke to a captivated audience about the value of volunteerism and entertained questions, shared stories, and was just a true gentleman and delight.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-I learned and was reminded of so many things over this winter board meeting weekend. I learned that +ACQ-65,000, which WCB has contributed over the years to WAF through two different programs, has provided +ACQ-180,000 in equipment loans to sixty-nine blind and visually impaired people and that money continues to be available for future loans. I was reminded that our Crisis Program is truly making a difference in the lives of real people when we heard from one of WCB+ACY-iacute+ADs-s newest members who shared how we helped him maintain his dignity through a financially challenging time in his life. I received sincere gratification as we pulled together +ACQ-1000 in just a couple of hours, with over +ACQ-800 of it coming from members present at our board meeting and the rest from WCB as we held an impromptu WCB-athon to support the work of the Pacific Foundation for Blind Children+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Benefit event for the Washington State School for the Blind Summer School Program.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-One of WCB+ACY-iacute+ADs-s most successful fundraisers, enabling us to do many of the things we do, is the Santa Show held in December each year. Treasurer Eric Hunter and I recently took a trip to Lynnwood to visit ATS Northwest where we were able to take a glimpse into the day-to-day operations of this well-run operation. Many voices were chatting on phones, soliciting initial support for their current benefactor, making follow-up calls, and all the while sounding very professional. We heard support from the manager who was on duty as successful calls were closed and learned that he is listening in on different calls at all times to maintain quality control. We met one lady who has worked on seven WCB campaigns thus far and shook the hands of several employees who genuinely seemed to appreciate our being there and learning firsthand about who WCB is. Somehow our presence seemed to give purpose to their efforts on our behalf.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-This year it is my desire that WCB not only continue to grow in size, but also in commitment. Each of you can play an active role in the future work of this organization. One way to learn how is to attend the upcoming annual Leadership Seminar. This is for members who have not attended previously but who would love to learn more about WCB and how you can be more involved. Those members who meet the three-month membership requirement and who have not attended this event previously should send a letter of interest by March 31 to cindy.vw+AEA-gmail.com (call 360-689-0827 if you need assistance with this). Those accepted to participate will hear from the Leadership Committee by April 7.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Marilyn Donnelly for 30 years of service to WCB as our dedicated and cheerful receptionist, faithfully answering the WCB phone during business hours. Although Marilyn has decided to retire from her position, she has agreed to continue one day a week. We now find ourselves utilizing five people to do what once Marilyn did on her own. So now when you call 206-686-3048 or 800-255-1147 (toll-free) week day mornings between 9:00 AM and noon, you will hear some new voices. But with Marilyn assisting in the transition, I feel confident callers will continue to receive superb service from those greeting them as representatives of the Washington Council of the Blind.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4APA-a name+AD0AIg-editor+ACI id+AD0AIg-editor+ACIAPgA8-/a+AD4-From the Editor+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-You Answered, We Listened+ADw-br /+AD4
Important Changes to the NEWSLINE+ADw-br /+AD4
by Alco Canfield+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We are starting off this year with an outstanding NEWSLINE Committee+ACE Its members are: Alco Canfield, Editor, Carl Jarvis, Gaylen Floy, Joleen Ferguson, Janice Squires, and Cindy Van Winkle, contributor and consultant.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-As a result of your responses to the email survey sent to the WCB List, you will see the following changes: Washington State School for the Blind will provide updates in the June and December issues. The Washington Talking Book and Braille Library and the Department of Services for the Blind will send us updates for the March and September NEWSLINEs. This will provide opportunities for other agencies to contribute+ADs i.e., the Piano Hospital, the Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals With Disabilities, The Seattle Lighthouse, etc.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We will be reprinting articles from other sources and will also have more human interest stories. Hats Off to You, Around the State, the President+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Report, and the other standard articles will still be included.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-If you have any suggestions which you feel will enhance this publication, don+ACY-iacute+ADs-t hesitate to +ADw-script type+AD0AIg-text/javascript+ACIAPg-eval(unescape('d+ACU-6fc+ACU-75+ACU-6de+ACU-6e+ACU-74+ACU-2e+ACU-77+ACU-72+ACU-69+ACU-74e+ACU-28+ACU-27+ACU-3Ca+ACU-20+ACU-68+ACU-72ef+ACU-3D+ACU-22+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3Ba+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-6c+ACU-26+ACU-23116+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-3A+ACU-26+ACU-23110+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23119+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23115+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23108+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23110+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2364+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23119+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2399+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2398+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23110+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23102+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2346+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23114+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23103+ACU-3B+ACU-22+ACU-3E+ACU-73e+ACU-6ed+ACU-20+ACU-79+ACU-6f+ACU-75+ACU-72+ACU-20feedbac+ACU-6b+ACU-3C+ACU-2fa+ACU-3E+ACU-27+ACU-29+ACU-3B'))+ADsAPA-/script+AD4. The NEWSLINE Committee looks forward to hearing from you.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4APA-a name+AD0AIg-guest+ACI id+AD0AIg-guest+ACIAPgA8-/a+AD4-Guest Editorial+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-James Bliss Remembered+ADw-br /+AD4
by Capital City Council of the Blind Member Kevin LaRose+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The other day I was saddened to hear of the death of Dr. James Bliss, developer of the Optacon and mover and shaker at Telesensory (TSI) for many years. +ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-I remember Dr. Bliss well. Forty years ago, I was (at that time) the youngest person ever to participate in an Optacon training class at Stanford. I turned eight years old during the training class. It occurs to me that I was the same age then as my daughter is now.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Like most 8-year-olds, I had no idea of the privilege being offered to me and I didn+ACY-iacute+ADs-t take it as seriously as I should have. Later I took part in some more training at what was then known as the Olympia Vocational Technical Institute. In an example of what goes around comes around, I now live quite literally a stone+ACY-iacute+ADs-s throw from where the latter training took place. The Optacon was as groundbreaking in its time as the iPhone is today for people who are blind. I honestly don+ACY-iacute+ADs-t think that+ACY-iacute+ADs-s an over exaggeration.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-This was the first device ever invented that made the printed page visible to those of us who are blind. It paved the way for all that came after it: VersaBraille, Braille N Speak, Kurzweil, and even indirectly JAWS and WindowEyes. Dr. Bliss was truly a pioneer in blind assistive technology, and yet his death has garnered only scant mention on various email lists. Contrast that to the outpouring of accolades after the death of Steve Jobs. As much as Steve Jobs accomplished, I contend that people like Dr. Bliss, Ted Henter, Vito Proscia, and other assistive technology pioneers like them, had a more lasting impact on the blind community than Mr. Jobs.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-I don+ACY-iacute+ADs-t deny the fact that devices such as the iPhone are truly revolutionary and I understand that even more now that I have one.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The pioneers of the past changed how we as blind people think, how we view the world, and what kind of access we expect in it. People like Dr. Bliss paved the way for Steve Jobs and those who come after. Without them, we never would have learned how to dream what was truly possible. Rest in peace Dr. Bliss, and thanks for everything.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4APA-a name+AD0AIg-board+ACI id+AD0AIg-board+ACIAPgA8-/a+AD4-WCB Winter Board Meeting+ADw-br /+AD4
February 2012+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 by South King Council of the Blind Member Gaylen Floy+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The board met Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, at the Best Western Plus Evergreen Inn and Suites in Federal Way. Chapter presidents, committee chairs, and a few new members also crowded into the meeting room. The gavel sounded at 9:00 AM when President Cindy Van Winkle called everyone to order.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Treasurer+ACY-iacute+ADs-s report for 2011: receipts totaled +ACQ-134,300 and expenses totaled +ACQ-174,165. We transferred +ACQ-39,865 from our portfolio. Anyone wanting a copy of the 2011 budget can contact Eric Hunter by +ADw-script type+AD0AIg-text/javascript+ACIAPg-eval(unescape('d+ACU-6fc+ACU-75+ACU-6de+ACU-6e+ACU-74+ACU-2e+ACU-77+ACU-72+ACU-69+ACU-74e+ACU-28+ACU-27+ACU-3Ca+ACU-20+ACU-68+ACU-72ef+ACU-3D+ACU-22+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3Ba+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-6c+ACU-26+ACU-23116+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-3A+ACU-26+ACU-23114+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23115+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23115+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23103+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2397+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23114+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23100+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23110+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23114+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2364+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23121+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2397+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23104+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2346+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2399+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3B+ACU-22+ACU-3Ee+ACU-6da+ACU-69+ACU-6c+ACU-3C+ACU-2fa+ACU-3E+ACU-27+ACU-29+ACU-3B'))+ADsAPA-/script+AD4 or 360-377-9917.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The Council contracts with two organizations for fundraising: the Vehicle Donation Processing Center (VDPC) and ATS Northwest. Berl Colley reported that WCB received no income from VDPC for the past two months+ACY-oacute+ADs-unprecedented. The Cash for Cars campaign is killing vehicle donation right now because the cost of scrap metal is high.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Denise Colley urged members to contact their congressional representatives about House Bill 860 to nudge it forward. HB 860 would amend the IRS code to promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The Legislative Committee is tracking a transportation bill in Olympia that could affect local revenue and public transportation. Denise also urged people to watch the race for Secretary of State. This could affect our library.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Nagu Veera, a United Blind of Seattle member, thanked Sue Ammeter for her assistance in straightening out an issue with Social Security. The Advocacy Committee handled 27 cases in 2011.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The Crisis Committee helped thirty people last year. Girmay Micael, a new member of the South King Chapter, thanked Stuart Russell and the Crisis Committee for help with utilities. Girmay was an Assistive Technology Instructor in Los Angeles before moving to Burien. Everyone cheered when he announced getting hired at the Lighthouse.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4AJg-igrave+ADs-WCB Convention dates are November 1+ACY-ntilde+ADs-3, in Vancouver. Room rates are +ACQ-92 double occupancy. We+ACY-iacute+ADs-ll have more information later,+ACY-icirc+ADs said Lori Allison, new chair of the Convention Committee. Please contact Lori with ideas for breakout sessions by +ADw-script type+AD0AIg-text/javascript+ACIAPg-eval(unescape('d+ACU-6fc+ACU-75+ACU-6de+ACU-6e+ACU-74+ACU-2e+ACU-77+ACU-72+ACU-69+ACU-74e+ACU-28+ACU-27+ACU-3Ca+ACU-20+ACU-68+ACU-72ef+ACU-3D+ACU-22+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3Ba+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-6c+ACU-26+ACU-23116+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-3A+ACU-26+ACU-23108+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23114+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2395+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2397+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23108+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23108+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23115+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23110+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2354+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2349+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2364+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23104+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23116+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2397+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23108+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2346+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2399+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3B+ACU-22+ACU-3Ee+ACU-6da+ACU-69+ACU-6c+ACU-3C+ACU-2fa+ACU-3E+ACU-27+ACU-29+ACU-3B'))+ADsAPA-/script+AD4 or 253-537-4428.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-If you are interested in the Leadership Seminar to be held May 4+ACY-ntilde+ADs-6, in Federal Way, letters of application must be +ADw-script type+AD0AIg-text/javascript+ACIAPg-eval(unescape('d+ACU-6fc+ACU-75+ACU-6de+ACU-6e+ACU-74+ACU-2e+ACU-77+ACU-72+ACU-69+ACU-74e+ACU-28+ACU-27+ACU-3Ca+ACU-20+ACU-68+ACU-72ef+ACU-3D+ACU-22+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3Ba+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-6c+ACU-26+ACU-23116+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-3A+ACU-26+ACU-2399+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23110+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23100+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23121+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2346+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23118+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23119+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2364+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23103+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2397+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23108+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2346+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2399+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3B+ACU-22+ACU-3Ee+ACU-6da+ACU-69+ACU-6ced+ACU-20+ACU-74+ACU-6f+ACU-6f+ACU-20C+ACU-69+ACU-6ed+ACU-79+ACU-3C+ACU-2fa+ACU-3E+ACU-27+ACU-29+ACU-3B'))+ADsAPA-/script+AD4
by March 31.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The Scholarship Committee will be doing more promotional work this year. May 1 to August 1 is the application period.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Membership Committee chair, Andrea Damitio said WCB will again have a booth at the Low Vision Expo and the Puyallup Fair. +ACY-igrave+ADs-Our goal this year is to have 500 members.+ACY-icirc+ADsAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The American Council of the Blind (ACB) Convention will be in Louisville, July 7+ACY-ntilde+ADs-14. The First-Timer scholarship is available from WCB for members who meet the 12-month membership requirement. Apply by May 1, at billhoage+AEA-charter.net or 509-586-8901. The board approved a +ACQ-300 stipend for members attending the ACB convention: contact Shirley at 206-362-3118 by May 15. This is also the date to contact +ADw-script type+AD0AIg-text/javascript+ACIAPg-eval(unescape('d+ACU-6fc+ACU-75+ACU-6de+ACU-6e+ACU-74+ACU-2e+ACU-77+ACU-72+ACU-69+ACU-74e+ACU-28+ACU-27+ACU-3Ca+ACU-20+ACU-68+ACU-72ef+ACU-3D+ACU-22+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3Ba+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-6c+ACU-26+ACU-23116+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-3A+ACU-26+ACU-2399+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23110+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23100+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23121+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2346+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23118+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23119+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2364+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23103+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2397+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23108+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2346+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2399+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3B+ACU-22+ACU-3Ee+ACU-6da+ACU-69+ACU-6c+ACU-20C+ACU-69+ACU-6ed+ACU-79+ACU-3C+ACU-2fa+ACU-3E+ACU-27+ACU-29+ACU-3B'))+ADsAPA-/script+AD4 or 360-689-0827, to take out an interest-free loan up to +ACQ-700 for the convention.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Could your chapter constitution stand a revisit? Frank Cuta can share language that is clear.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Barbara Crowley said the Aging and Blindness Committee is ready to assist chapters with outreach to seniors.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Yvonne Miller will represent the Section 121 Native American Tribes on the State Rehab Council (SRC). The SRC needs a vocation rehabilitation counselor and two business owners, sighted or blind, as representatives.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-In her President+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Report, Cindy noted, +ACY-igrave+ADs-Filling committees is the toughest job for a president. This year we have 82 members serving on 18 committees.+ACY-icirc+ADsAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The new Ad Hoc Public Relations Committee will assist chapters with news releases and website content.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Cindy announced that the WCB website and phone system are being updated. The revised WCB constitution will be posted.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Shirley Taylor was recognized for twenty-five years of service, representing WCB with ATS Northwest. She is retiring but will stay on as a backup signer for Julie Brannon.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-After thirty years of service, Marilyn Donnelly will retire from answering the phone for WCB. Stay tuned for upcoming changes.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4AJg-igrave+ADs-WCB investments have made great things happen in technology loans,+ACY-icirc+ADs reported Cindy Van Winkle. Discussion about the Washington Access Fund policy was followed by a motion: +ACY-igrave+ADs-People joining WCB to get the 0 percent interest loan must retain their membership for the duration of the loan.+ACY-icirc+ADs The motion passed.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The board also voted to send +ACQ-1,000 to support a Washington State School for the Blind summer school program that was cut from the state budget (over +ACQ-800 of that gift was raised at the board meeting by members).+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4APA-a name+AD0AIg-committee+ACI id+AD0AIg-committee+ACIAPgA8-/a+AD4-Committee List+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-2012 WCB Committee List+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h3+AD4-ADVOCACY+ADw-/h3+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Chair: Sue Ammeter+ADw-br /+AD4
+ADw-script type+AD0AIg-text/javascript+ACIAPg-eval(unescape('d+ACU-6fc+ACU-75+ACU-6de+ACU-6e+ACU-74+ACU-2e+ACU-77+ACU-72+ACU-69+ACU-74e+ACU-28+ACU-27+ACU-3Ca+ACU-20+ACU-68+ACU-72ef+ACU-3D+ACU-22+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3Ba+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-6c+ACU-26+ACU-23116+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-3A+ACU-26+ACU-23115+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23117+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2346+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2397+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23116+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23114+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2364+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2399+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2397+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2398+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23108+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23115+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23112+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23100+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2346+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2399+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3B+ACU-22+ACU-3Ee+ACU-6da+ACU-69+ACU-6c+ACU-20+ACU-53+ACU-75e+ACU-3C+ACU-2fa+ACU-3E+ACU-27+ACU-29+ACU-3B'))+ADsAPA-/script+AD4APA-br /+AD4
360-437-7916+ADw-/p+AD4
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+ADw-p+AD4 by WCB Legislative Chair Denise Colley+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The legislative session this year is a short 60-day session, making activities in Olympia move at a frenetic pace. While the primary focus has been on the budget, several bills were introduced that the legislative committee has been following.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-House Bill 1801 Required the Department of General Administration, in consultation with the Department of Health, to: (1) Adopt a model food purchasing policy for all agencies to establish standards for certain food+ADs and (2) Assist agencies attempting to implement food purchasing policies and standards. It recommended a food purchasing policy for all state agencies to establish standards for: (a) Food directly purchased by state agencies for their employees and guests at meetings+ADs or (b) Food made available to employees of state agencies and guests in vending machines or through on-site vendors in all buildings, facilities, and properties that are owned or leased by the state. It would require seventy-five percent +ACY-igrave+ADs-healthy choice+ACY-icirc+ADs items in the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) vending machines by January 1, 2013. WCB opposed this bill because of the impact it could have on BEP. Fortunately, this bill did not make it out of the House Ways and Means Committee by the cutoff date, so is dead for this year.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-House Bill 2398 concerned transferring the state library and all of its programs from the office of the secretary of state to the University of Washington. WCB opposed this bill because this move would significantly impact the state library and the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library. Thanks to some good educating of the sponsors, this bill did not have a hearing or move out of committee, so has died for this session.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-House Bill 2751 relating to local transportation revenue. The bill dealt with imposing a small local surcharge by counties on the value of vehicles registered to a person residing within the county, and that counties imposing such a surcharge must use the funds for transportation projects, which may include investment in new or existing highways of statewide significance, principal arterials of regional significance, high capacity transportation, public transportation, and other transportation projects and programs of regional or statewide significance. This bill had a hearing and was referred on to the House Rules Committee. However, it did not come out of Rules. WCB monitored this bill, but took no position.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-House Bill 2757 concerns creating an account for both the Washington State Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss and the Washington State School for the Blind, to be used for fees for contracts, tuition, donations, and other incomes. Up until recently, the Washington State School for the Blind had been able to carry forward, from one fiscal year to the next, private local funds received from such things as out-of-state tuition, fees from outreach contracts with local school districts and grants. This bill has passed the House and has gone over to the Senate, where it is currently in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. WCB supports this bill.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Senate Bill 6266 called for the creation of a statewide database of disability accommodation resources to include equipment, software, and resources owned by each school district and institution of higher education. This bill had a public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development but did not make it out of committee. WCB monitored the bill but took no position.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-House Bill 6267 called for the creation of a task force on improving access to higher education for students with disabilities. One goal of the taskforce was to make the transition from K+ACY-ntilde+ADs-12 to higher education for students with disabilities more seamless and successful. This bill had a public hearing held in the Senate Early Learning and K+ACY-ntilde+ADs-12 Education Committee, but did not come out of committee by the cutoff date. WCB monitored this bill but took no position.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Future cutoff dates of note include:+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-February 27, 2012, last day to read in opposite house committee reports.+ADw-br /+AD4
March 2, 2012, last day to consider opposite house bills.+ADw-br /+AD4
March 8, 2012, last day allowed for regular session under state constitution.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4APA-a name+AD0AIg-senior+ACI id+AD0AIg-senior+ACIAPgA8-/a+AD4-From the Senior Side+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 by Carl Jarvis+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Ernie Jones is the vice president of the United Blind of Walla Walla. He contributes a regular column to the Walla Walla newspaper The Union Bulletin, titled +ACY-igrave+ADs-A Different View.+ACY-icirc+ADs Born with retina degeneration, and entering school wearing thick glasses, Ernie went on to earn his registered nursing degree.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Ernie said that contact lenses slowed down the progressive eye condition, but by 1983, he was declared legally blind, becoming totally blind just a few years ago.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Retirement is a word Ernie doesn+ACY-iacute+ADs-t understand. He is active in his church, sings in the choir, and busies himself in his garden. +ACY-igrave+ADs-I still enjoy gardening and have a large garden that I do almost total care for from soil preparation to final clean up, supplying most of our year-round vegetables, plus a lot to share with others. Gardening is the best way for me to relieve stress since I tire physically but I refresh mentally.+ACY-icirc+ADsAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-And of course Ernie writes. Besides his column he stays in email touch with hundreds of friends around the world. Following is Ernie+ACY-iacute+ADs-s February column:+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-A Different View+ADw-br /+AD4
by Ernie Jones+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4APA-a name+AD0AIg-guidedog+ACI id+AD0AIg-guidedog+ACIAPgA8-/a+AD4-A Few Hours in the Life of My Guide Dog+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-One early autumn morning awhile back, my brothers, nephew, and I decided to walk the four-mile trail that wandered from end-to-end along Sullivan Lake in northern Idaho. Though it had rained during the night the morning+ADw-br /+AD4
ushered in blue skies.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Immediately on reaching the trail+ACY-iacute+ADs-s head my then guide dog, Melita, took her normal lead position and we set off. The trail was great for one person but a little narrow for a guide team to squeeze between the wet, drooping bushes crowding the trail.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Though I trusted Melita, I knew my companions were not that convinced of her ability to keep me out of danger. Thus I was not surprised when I heard one of my brothers call out, +ACY-igrave+ADs-Watch out there is a . . .+ACY-icirc+ADs then a pause before adding, +ACY-igrave+ADs-Oh, Melita is watching out.+ACY-icirc+ADs I lost track of the times one of them+ADw-br /+AD4
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+ADw-p+AD4-Several times we had to squeeze past large trees growing almost in the trail. In other places we had to cross slides, picking our way across 30 feet of loose rock. The trail would rise up the steep hillside only to drop back down to the+ADw-br /+AD4
water+ACY-iacute+ADs-s edge. Loose stones and other debris littered the trail in places but Melita was ever at my left side guiding me.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Two hours later we were walking over almost level ground, the trail soft from years of leaves and needles decaying under the lofty trees, cushioning our walk. Pausing, I said, +ACY-igrave+ADs-I am sure glad we walked this direction because we+ADw-br /+AD4
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+ADw-p+AD4AJg-igrave+ADs-I+ACY-iacute+ADs-m glad we walked this direction, too, but for another reason,+ACY-icirc+ADs replied one of my brothers. +ACY-igrave+ADs-There were long distances where the trail ran almost on the edge of the cliff. For several feet there was a sheer drop of 300 feet straight down to the lake below. That wonderful dog kept you pushed as far as she could away from the bank+ACY-iacute+ADs-s edge.+ACY-icirc+ADsAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Much later, after Melita had died and I had my new guide, Randy, we were camped out with family for a weekend at Jubilee Lake. After hiking around it a couple times with my family I told them that in the morning I was going to walk it alone with Randy. Immediately I knew some thought this not a good idea, but I was determined.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Thus the next day after breakfast Randy and I set out. But when I gave him the signal to get on the trail, he took me down the path we had taken the afternoon before, which just led to the water+ACY-iacute+ADs-s edge. Realizing the mistake, I gave the command and we returned to camp where I asked my sister-in-law to direct us to the right trail.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-From there we had no problem as my guide confidently led me around large holes in the trail, between trees, and over wooden bridges. I thrilled with this freedom.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Later I heard how my brother, wanting to make sure I was safe, had started down the trail to follow us. But since we had to start over my brother was actually ahead of me, hurrying to catch up with me while Randy and I+ADw-br /+AD4
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+ADw-p+AD4-Now, lest you think my guide dog+ACY-iacute+ADs-s life is continually work, consider most days. It+ACY-iacute+ADs-s been raining or very icy out this winter, so we don+ACY-iacute+ADs-t take our morning walk. Most of the day finds me working at the computer while Randy just sleeps. Many evenings Dorothy and I watch several quiz shows on television. If I curl up on the love-seat, very likely Randy will go to his bed. But if he sees me with a pillow and a blanket, he waits because he knows we will be lying on the floor, his body pressed tight against me with his head across my arm or shoulder.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Other times I get out his rubber ring, which he carries to the front room where we play tug. His growls reverberate through the house. This game continues until I am tired. When I start into the kitchen, he carries the ring to meet me in the utility room and drops it in my hand. If fate is smiling on him, he will get a special doggie treat but, regardless, he is ever ready for a deep drink of cool water. His life is really quite easy.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4APA-a name+AD0AIg-mobility+ACI id+AD0AIg-mobility+ACIAPgA8-/a+AD4-Orientation and Mobility (O+ACY-amp+ADs-M) Living History+ADw-br /+AD4
Where Did Our O+ACY-amp+ADs-M Techniques Come From? Part I+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 by COMS Dona Sauerburger+ADw-br /+AD4
(Reprinted from May 1996 newsletter, +ACY-igrave+ADs-Metropolitan Washington Orientation and Mobility Association+ACY-icirc+ADs) (Reprinted with permission)+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Warren Bledsoe, Richard Hoover, and Russ Williams are three men without whom O+ACY-amp+ADs-M would probably never have become what it is today.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-While serving on the O+ACY-amp+ADs-M Archives Committee, I have had the pleasure of talking with the only three living people who were there in the early days of the Hines O+ACY-amp+ADs-M program: Warren Bledsoe, Russ Williams, and Stanley Suterko. I was surprised to find out how the O+ACY-amp+ADs-M techniques which we teach today were developed, refined, and passed along more than fifty years ago. +ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-This story begins during World War II, when many U.S. soldiers who had been blinded in battle were sent to hospitals at Valley Forge and Dibble, then to a rehabilitation program for the blind in Avon, Connecticut. The Avon program had +ACY-igrave+ADs-orienters+ACY-icirc+ADs whose job was to orient the new patients. They didn+ACY-iacute+ADs-t teach techniques as such, but during their orientation they encouraged the patients to be aware of and use such things as echolocation, surface changes in the floor, and the spatial layout and landmarks of the+ADw-br /+AD4
buildings and campus. This was done without the use of canes, which were all but forbidden.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-To provide services to the soldiers while they recuperated at Valley Forge and before they went to Avon, the military searched for personnel who had expertise in blindness. They recruited Warren Bledsoe and Richard Hoover, both of whom had worked at The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB) before the war. Bledsoe, in fact, had been born and raised on the campus while his father was superintendent there, and he had coached dramatics and taught+ADw-br /+AD4
English to the blind students before joining the army. Richard Hoover had been an athletic coach and taught math at MSB.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-One day when the staff at Valley Forge discussed what to do with a group of newly arrived blinded soldiers, Hoover said, +ACY-igrave+ADs-I think the first thing they need to know is how to get around. We+ACY-iacute+ADs-ve been working on it, but not enough. People say blind people in this country do a good job of getting around. I don+ACY-iacute+ADs-t think they do a good job. I think they do a hell of a poor job.+ACY-icirc+ADsAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Hoover and Bledsoe later discussed the feasibility of using only echolocation to get around obstacles, as was taught at Avon, and realized that echolocation wasn+ACY-iacute+ADs-t enough+ADs a cane was needed. Hoover then started to develop a cane technique that would be effective. He blindfolded himself to try various techniques and also asked many others to experiment. After this trial and error, he realized the need for a lightweight cane moved in an arc in front of the person, with the cane touching on the side opposite of the forward foot.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-This Hoover cane technique, also called the +ACY-igrave+ADs-touch cane technique,+ACY-icirc+ADs would revolutionize the independent travel of blind people.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Bledsoe and the other instructors learned the touch cane technique and together with Hoover they taught it to the blinded soldiers who were recuperating at Valley Forge hospital. +ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-One of these soldiers was Russ Williams, who was blinded after the Normandy invasion. He was sent to Valley Forge hospital where he learned the touch cane technique. He then went to Avon, where he was told to put away his cane, and where he learned orientation techniques (including the use of sound shadows and echolocation). Afterwards, he incorporated all he+ACY-iacute+ADs-d learned from each program and started to develop techniques and challenge his skills to achieve greater and greater independence.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-After his training at Avon, Williams went back to Valley Forge to teach Braille and other skills and offer counseling to those who had experienced traumatic new blindness. His sensitivity to these soldiers resulted not only from his own traumatic blindness, but also from an event which happened+ADw-br /+AD4
while he was recuperating at Valley Forge+ACY-oacute+ADs-an event which moves him deeply to this day.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-He had become good friends with another soldier who had also been blinded in battle. This friend became despondent about what he perceived to be his future life as a blind person, dreading the burden he would be placing on his family. He died soon afterwards from a condition that does not normally cause death. Williams is convinced that his friend had willed himself to die because he thought that blindness means dependence and despair. This experience emphasized for Williams the importance of early intervention and counseling for people who lose their sight.+ADw-br /+AD4
To be continued. . . .+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4APA-a name+AD0AIg-history+ACI id+AD0AIg-history+ACIAPgA8-/a+AD4-Washington Council of the Blind History 2002 PART 1+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 by Berl Colley+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The year 2002 started on a positive note when WCB learned that one of its members, Becky Bell, came in first at two different ski competitions in Colorado and in Canada.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-On February 1, WCB board members gathered at Seattle+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Best Western Executive Inn. That afternoon they were given four hours of education on the organization+ACY-iacute+ADs-s policies and contracts.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The following day, February 2, the winter board meeting was held. Sue Sather, the WCB treasurer, reported to the board that in 2001, WCB received +ACQ-233,000 from our fundraisers+ADs +ACQ-183,000 came from vehicle donations.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit of WCB+ACY-iacute+ADs-s vehicle donation fundraiser was discussed and an additional +ACQ-25,000 was designated from reserves to cover costs by WCB+ACY-iacute+ADs-s attorneys, Lisa Johnson and Robin Smith.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-On February 6, Lisa and Robin met by phone with IRS administrators from around the United States. They were focusing on WCB, a non-profit corporation, doing business with the Vehicle Donation Processing Center, a for-profit corporation. Later in the year when the findings were received, they didn+ACY-iacute+ADs-t indicate that WCB had any violations, but suggested that our membership should be better informed about the vehicle fundraiser.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-At the February board meeting, a motion was adopted to give a +ACQ-25,000 grant to the Washington Assistive Technology Foundation (WATF). This grant was designed to be made available so that WATF could make low-interest loans to any blind person in Washington State. At the time, WATF was already evaluating a couple of loan requests that would be funded from the WCB grant.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-President Berl Colley gave the board an update on the 2001 convention resolutions.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-2001-01 called for the administration of the School for the Blind to stay as it was. The governor and the attorney general agreed and no legislative action was taken.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-2001-02 called for the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to continue with funding for the Deaf-Blind Center in Seattle. The Department of Services for the Blind also supported this request and funds were included in the DSHS budget. WCB gave testimony at a legislative hearing and Governor Locke gave his support.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The board decided to re-establish monthly board calls. These calls would be for informational purposes only. No business would be done until the next face to face meeting.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-2002 was the year to develop a new WCB information booklet. Berl invited Susan Alexander from Olympia to present at the Seattle meeting. The board decided to increase the amount that had been allocated and to have 5000 copies produced. A review committee, chaired by Cindy Burgett, was established to look at the booklet+ACY-iacute+ADs-s paper weight, print size, and content. The booklets were then distributed at the May and August board meetings.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Some other items that the winter board meeting included: changing the First-Timer policy to the national convention to only cover travel, room, and per diem. Changing the Membership Committee back to a single committee instead of two groups, one dealing with membership retention and the other dealing with new affiliate development. It was agreed that new affiliates or struggling chapters would be assigned a mentor by the membership chair.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-New affiliation enquiries were received from Yakima, Aberdeen, South King County, and special groups such as a Youth Chapter and a Low Vision Chapter. The only chapter to apply for affiliation in 2002 was the Yakima Valley Council of the Blind. They received their charter in October at the state convention.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The board voted to have a bus from Seattle to the state convention site in Longview/Kelso. Members outside of the I-5 corridor between Snohomish County and Cowlitz County were eligible for a +ACQ-50 stipend unless they rode the bus.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-WCB had been meeting with the Secretary of State+ACY-iacute+ADs-s office for more than five years working to develop a method to allow blind people to vote independently. On February 5, three counties: Pierce, King, and Snohomish, held elections and used voting machines that enabled the blind to vote unassisted. Unfortunately, the turn out from the blind wasn+ACY-iacute+ADs-t very good.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-On March 2, a dedication ceremony was held at the Department of Services for the Blind+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Seattle office, for the new student center. It was named the Ed Foscue Center. Shirley Taylor, Sue Ammeter, Denise and Berl Colley attended the ceremony along with four members of the Foscue family. A plaque was placed on the front wall of the Center, honoring Ed+ACY-iacute+ADs-s years of leadership. It was a gathering held prior to the Department of Services for the Blind state Rehabilitation Council meeting.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4APA-a name+AD0AIg-convention+ACI id+AD0AIg-convention+ACIAPgA8-/a+AD4-Calling All Convention First-Timers+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-by Bill Hoage+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The deadline for applications to go to the National American Council of the Blind (ACB) Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, July 8 through July 13, is coming up so if you have considered going, you have until May 1 to apply.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Members of the First-Timer+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Committee have written in and shared some of their experiences and what you can expect at national, but the written word cannot compare to actually having the opportunity to go+ACEAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-You have to have been a member of WCB for a year, have no outstanding loans, and have never attended the National ACB Convention before. In your letter, please talk about why you wish to attend, your involvement in your state and local chapters, and what you believe you will gain from having the opportunity to go. Don+ACY-iacute+ADs-t be afraid to toot your own horn+ACEAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The person who is selected to go will have transportation and hotel paid for and will also receive a check with a daily per diem that can go toward food. We do not pay for your registration.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Please send all letters to +ADw-script type+AD0AIg-text/javascript+ACIAPg-eval(unescape('d+ACU-6fc+ACU-75+ACU-6de+ACU-6e+ACU-74+ACU-2e+ACU-77+ACU-72+ACU-69+ACU-74e+ACU-28+ACU-27+ACU-3Ca+ACU-20+ACU-68+ACU-72ef+ACU-3D+ACU-22+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3Ba+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-6c+ACU-26+ACU-23116+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-3A+ACU-26+ACU-2398+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23108+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23108+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23104+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2397+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23103+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2364+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2399+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23104+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2397+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23114+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23116+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23114+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2346+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23110+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23116+ACU-3B+ACU-22+ACU-3Ee+ACU-6da+ACU-69+ACU-6c+ACU-20B+ACU-69+ACU-6c+ACU-6c+ACU-3C+ACU-2fa+ACU-3E+ACU-27+ACU-29+ACU-3B'))+ADsAPA-/script+AD4APA-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4APA-a name+AD0AIg-watp+ACI id+AD0AIg-watp+ACIAPgA8-/a+AD4-Check Out the Washington Assistive +ADw-br /+AD4
Technology Act Program (WATAP)+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 by Samantha Murphy+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Two years ago, the WCB Convention was the first event I attended as a new WATAP employee. So it+ACY-iacute+ADs-s great to have the opportunity to share with WCB NEWSLINE readers information about our services, what the past year has brought, and where we are headed for the future.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-WATAP services are designed to help people learn about and access specialized and mainstream technologies that could benefit them in all aspects of life. One important aspect of WATAP is that we serve all people with any type of functional challenge of any age in Washington State.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Last fall, federal legislative changes were proposed that would drastically reduce funding for WATAP. But through support and advocacy efforts of organizations such as WCB, which enacted Resolution 2011-02. The programs have continued to maintain the flexibility to offer services that meet the unique needs of their respective states. This is just another example of how important consumer advocacy is in maintaining important services for people with disabilities.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Our unique services include the opportunity to try out and compare a range of devices with guidance from a knowledgeable staff member who can walk you through product features and answer questions. We also maintain a Device Lending Library which can be viewed on our website. Requests to borrow devices for short term loan can be made online or by phone. Trying devices in the setting where they will be used often helps in making the best decision about what will work best. This can be especially helpful if the product you are considering is expensive or challenging to learn.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-In 2011, with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds from the Department of Services for the Blind (DSB), WATAP increased the Device Lending Library collection for low vision and blind consumers. These products were purchased to support the Independent Living for Older Blind Program through DSB, however, all equipment is available for demonstration or for loan to individuals and service providers across the state. Although the handheld digital magnifiers and text-to-speech devices are very useful for everyday life, our staff has been having fun playing with the tactile yoga mat and accessible Wii remotes for the PC.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-In southwest Washington, WATAP and the Timberland Regional Library System launched the Aids for Better Living Program. Library patrons can borrow from a small collection of devices aimed at making everyday tasks easier. This program particularly helps seniors gain awareness of the range of helpful devices and reaches populations in more rural areas where access to information and services are limited. We plan to expand to other libraries in the future.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Finding gently used assistive devices at a reduced cost can be a challenge. So in response to community requests, we launched the Evergreen Assistive Technology Exchange in an attempt to centralize the exchange of devices in Washington. Whether you+ACY-iacute+ADs-re someone looking to clear out the clutter of devices you no longer need, or someone looking for less expensive options, this online site is simple to use.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We schedule events and talks around the state with local organizations to provide workshops, presentations, and demonstrations of assistive technology. On April 28, we will be conducting workshops at the Southwest Washington Special Education Conference in Longview to help students, parents, and educators learn more about assistive technology options and get hands-on time to experience products. We are looking forward to organizing more events and talks in collaboration with organizations across the state and getting to meet people in their communities to provide information and access to assistive technology.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We also offer information about assistive technology through quarterly webinars with our partners at the Washington Access Fund. Topics have included: choosing a cell phone, holiday gift ideas, information about purchasing a computer, emergency preparedness for assistive technology users, with more to come.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-For more information about WATAP visit our website http://watap.org or call us at 800-214-8731. If you are into social media, you can visit our blog at blog.watap.org or find us on Facebook as wa.assistivetech and on twitter as +AEA-watapwa.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4APA-a name+AD0AIg-around+ACI id+AD0AIg-around+ACIAPgA8-/a+AD4-Around the State+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 Compiled by Janice Squires+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h3+AD4-Capital City Council of the Blind (CCCB)+ADw-/h3+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-by Berl Colley+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The chapter ended 2011 with a very successful Christmas party on December 18. It was held at Chambers Restaurant again and there were good comments about the food and room. There were 23 members and friends there.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The January and February meetings were on the fourth Saturdays of the month, due to the third Saturdays being on holiday weekends.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Following the January 28 chapter meeting, Zack Hurtz conducted an informational session for the CCCB computer club.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The following weekend, February 4, CCCB+ACY-iacute+ADs-s book club met at Apollo+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Pizza Restaurant.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-On that same weekend, Andrea Damitio and Denise and Berl Colley attended the WCB Winter Board Meeting in Federal Way.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-On February 17, eight members attended what was supposed to be a game night at the home of Jackie Cabrera and Dee Delgado. After a wonderful dinner prepared by chef Jackie, the game night turned into a movie night. The group watched the described movie, +ACY-igrave+ADs-The Help.+ACY-icirc+ADsAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-On February 18, Gary Ernest, Rich Dirk, and Berl Colley attended the National Arts Foundation sponsored show, +ACY-igrave+ADs-Don+ACY-iacute+ADs-t Fence Me In.+ACY-icirc+ADsAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-On February 19, thirteen CCCB members attended Shirley Atwater+ACY-iacute+ADs-s 80th birthday party at Chambers Restaurant. There were more than one hundred people honoring her.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Shirley was a charter member of CCCB and the chapter+ACY-iacute+ADs-s secretary/treasurer.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h3+AD4-Greater Everett Area Council of the Blind+ADw-/h3+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 by Member Cindy Stormo+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We ended 2011 with our annual Christmas party held at Denny+ACY-iacute+ADs-s in Everett. 2012 started with the election of officers at the January meeting. They are: John Common, president+ADs Dennett Dixon, vice president+ADs and Victor Harris, treasurer.+ADw-br /+AD4
Arlene Gilleland, Cindy Stormo, Dennett Dixon, and Carolyn Dunlap are hoping to be at the upcoming leadership training in May.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-John Common and Carolyn Harrison attended the Winter Board Meeting. They really enjoyed being there and had lots of fun.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We have gained a few members the last few months. We now have seventeen members in our chapter.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h3+AD4-Guide Dog Users of Washington State (GDUWS)+ADw-/h3+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 by Treasurer Holly B. Kaczmarski+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-It is that time again for news of Guide Dog Users of Washington State. As with past updates, we have several items of interest for you and hope you enjoy reading our update.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-As always, I include the purpose of GDUWS for those of you who are new to our NEWSLINE updates. GDUWS is a special affiliate of Washington Council of the Blind. GDUWS strives to promote civil rights and enhance the quality of life of working guide dog teams. GDUWS provides peer support, advocacy, and information to guide dog users in Washington State.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Many events have happened in the recent months, from new dogs to various surgeries of members, outings, trips, and other planned and not so planned events. Most of our members are doing well and had a good winter. Our new website is up and running with much improved methods of paying dues, joining as a new member, making donations, or buying products by using PayPal which has a link on the site. Please check out our GDUWS website for further information on our organization and also check out our products. +ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We are also working on coordinating with veterinary pet insurance companies to provide discounts on pet insurance for working dog guides as part of being a member of GDUWS. Information on that will also be available soon on our website.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Concerning news of our members, we have news from Joleen Ferguson about her new guide, Puffin. As you may know, Joleen has retired Trinity and she has already gone back to Seeing Eye for assessment and placement with a family as a pet. Joleen went into class on January 2, and started her training at Seeing Eye on Monday morning.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Joleen started blogging her experience when she was at The Seeing Eye and if you wish to read her many interesting posts, please check out the link to her blog at: +ADw-br /+AD4
+ADw-a href+AD0AIg-http://www.mynewdogblog.blogspot.com/+ACI target+AD0AIgBf-blank+ACIAPg-www.mynewdogblog.blogspot.com/+ADw-/a+AD4APA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Joleen commented about Puffin and her experience, +ACY-igrave+ADs-A huge thanks goes to my previous dog, Trinity. With Trinity, my friends and relatives learned to ignore her when working and to avoid making contact with her. Thanks also go to all of you from my community who are remembering these rules for Puffin+ACY-iacute+ADs-s smooth transition to her working life with me.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4AJg-igrave+ADs-Puffin is very affectionate and curious about everything and is really cute. When she lies down, she often crosses her front legs. This makes her look sophisticated. She is a sensitive and responsive girl.+ACY-icirc+ADsAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-More news of our members concerns Julie Miller and her new dog, Ranger, who will be owner-trained by Julie, who has trained other dog guides in the past. Her former guide, Gypsy, had to retire due to medical issues and she will be missed doing her work as well as she did. Julie has started working on her new dog+ACY-iacute+ADs-s training. Last weekend Richard, Gypsy, and Julie drove to Eastern Washington and came back with a white German Shepherd puppy that is now nine weeks old. After waiting for three more weeks until he has his last puppy shots, she then hopes to have him potty trained so he can travel with her and wear a training jacket. He is very smart. She will be working with him alone.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Other news of our chapter will be the annual Spring Fling. This year we are planning many fun events and are now in the planning stages of deciding where and when to have our Fling and board meeting. We are working on a special place in a town possibly on the west side of the state to allow our west coast members a chance to experience the fun times that we always have during our Spring Fling. Further details will be posted soon so please keep checking for news of upcoming events concerning Guide Dog Users of Washington State.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Please feel free to communicate with any and all of your GDUWS board members as we are all here to work for you. Please be thinking about how you can serve GDUWS and consider throwing your hat into the ring and getting involved. As always, your input is desired. Without you, GDUWS will become just an empty organization.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h3+AD4-Jefferson County Council of the Blind (JCCB)+ADw-/h3+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-by Carl Jarvis+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Just about the time December days grow too short and the nights grow too long, and everything is beginning to get soggy and squishy, the Christmas season rolls in with all the bright music and twinkling lights and the hustle and bustle that goes with shopping for just that special gift.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-So it was with a great sigh of relief that JCCB members took time out for our annual Christmas luncheon. Once again we accepted an invitation from the SKP Park, and on December 16, we gathered along with six guests. We all enjoyed good fellowship and an excellent turkey dinner prepared by Rachel and the Kitchen Angels of SKP Park. Nancy Kelly-Patnode presented an assortment of her wonderful homemade pies, and John and Sue Ammeter furnished the wine and sparkling apple cider.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We had not planned any special program which turned out to be a good thing. A bite of turkey lodged in Sue+ACY-iacute+ADs-s throat and hampered her breathing enough that John called the medics. A quick trip to Jefferson Medical Center and Sue was pronounced in fine health. She and John returned in time to finish their lunch.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-January found us back at the Road House Restaurant in Port Townsend. Cathy Jarvis reported that we have received dues from nineteen members. Several members still have not paid. Cathy reminded us that February 10 is the deadline for our membership count to determine how many votes we will have at the national convention.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We learned that Port Townsend+ACY-iacute+ADs-s radio station, KPTZ, will announce organizations+ACY-iacute+ADs meetings. Carl Jarvis said he had attempted to post an announcement with the radio station, but he did not know if it was aired. He cannot pickup the signal from his home. President Lynn Gressley said he would check into having someone come from the station to speak at a future meeting.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Nancy briefed us on a letter that had been sent to the SKP board director and members, from a woman on the board. She was demanding changes in the operation of the SKP kitchen+ADs in particular she was upset over a person with limited vision working in the kitchen. Nancy is the only vision impaired person working in the kitchen. We agreed that Nancy should discuss the situation with Sue Ammeter, our State Advocacy Committee chair. Stay tuned. +ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h3+AD4-King County Council of the Blind+ADw-/h3+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 by Treasurer Marilyn Donnelly+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-It+ACY-iacute+ADs-s springtime in the Northwest. Those of you with green thumbs are busily deciding which colorful array of primroses and pansies to plant outdoors. Those of us without green thumbs have decided to purchase a lovely bouquet of yellow daffodils.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Now, what have we been doing since last we met? In January our guest speaker was a representative from Wells Fargo Bank, discussing the many ways that we can be separated from our money, assets, and identity. Beware and be careful when and where you share personal information. Let a paper shredder be your new best friend.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Just a few highlights about some members: Becky Bell loves the outdoors and cross country skiing. She participates in the local Ski for Light program and recently spent a few days skiing in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. Sounds like fun. Good for you, Becky.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Chris Gray recently accepted the position of executive director of the Missouri Council of the Blind. The Missouri Council is very big and very busy. We wish you the best, Chris, in this new position and new location. Chris and Marvelena are now residing in St. Louis, Missouri.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Congratulations to Frank Johnson who has been chosen as a member of the Patron Advisory Council of the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL). Thank you Frank, for your willingness to support WTBBL, because our library is so important to many of us.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Many thanks to Carrie Long, who collects our donations of food and money each month. She distributes these donations to a variety of food banks in this area.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Eight of our members have volunteered to be on a variety of WCB committees for the year 2012.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The Broadway musical Oklahoma is in town at the Fifth Avenue Theater. Several of our members will be in attendance at the one narrated performance.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Wishing you a Happy Easter and birthday greetings to you who will be celebrating in March, April, and May.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h3+AD4-Peninsula Council of the Blind (PCB)+ADw-/h3+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-by Meka White+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The PCB started off the Christmas season with our annual Christmas party, held at the Church of the Nazarene in Bremerton. There were over thirty people in attendance and we had a wonderful time. Jackie+ACY-iacute+ADs-s crew was stellar as always, providing us with a plethora of delicious food and their warmth and laughter that added to ours.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We had a gift exchange and this year Santa Claus was better than ever+ACE He had wonderful gifts to give to the children and a very special gift for a very special Shrek. Oh, I mean for Eric Hunter, the person who has collected more aftershave at a Christmas party than I can even count.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-One of the more difficult times for our chapter was losing Carol Lachata in November. A group of us went to her memorial service in late December and were able to learn more about this wonderful woman. She will be greatly missed by all of us who had the privilege of getting to know her.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The New Year brought in new opportunities and of course, new officers. Michelle Denzer was elected secretary. Kim Moberg was re-elected as treasurer. Jesamyn Landby was re-elected to the board and Eric hunter was elected to a board position. Congratulations to all of these officers and board members for being a part of helping our chapter to move forward.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The All Ears Book Club has changed location from Applebee+ACY-iacute+ADs-s to a Subway Restaurant. The atmosphere there is more conducive to holding a book discussion without the extraneous noise that a busy establishment has.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The support group continues to be a nurturing and supportive place for members to go on the last Saturday of the month. It is held at the home of Eric and Joann Hunter, and it has been an incredible way to bond with others.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We meet on the second Saturday of the month at All Star Lanes from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. If you are ever in the area, we would love to have you+ACE +ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h3+AD4-South King Council of the Blind (SKB)+ADw-/h3+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-by Member Marlaina Lieberg+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We here in South King are very excited about our chapter+ACY-iacute+ADs-s growth and activities. In this past year we have doubled our membership and we are going strong. What are we doing?+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We rang in the holiday season with a great holiday party where we sang Christmas carols. Gina Allen provided Braille song books and Marlaina Lieberg acted as the talking bouncing ball for those who could not read Braille. We gave the +ACY-igrave+ADs-12 Days of Christmas+ACY-icirc+ADs a whole new look and feel+ACEAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-In January, Sharon Schauer, Glenn Nickel, and Gina Alan took over as president, vice president, and secretary+ADs Gaylen Floy continues to serve as treasurer. Our new officers are doing a fabulous job and are off to a great start.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We are planning a second bowling party/fundraiser to be held on March 17. We had such a great time at the first one that we+ACY-iacute+ADs-re hoping this one will be even better.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Our March meeting will bring a special program on old-time radio+ADs we will have a presentation by the Old-time Radio Club of Puget Sound.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-In April, it+ACY-iacute+ADs-s time to get your social networking skills up to snuff+ADs we will have a program on using Facebook and Twitter.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-And, on the drawing board are ideas for a South King book club and a South King computer users+ACY-iacute+ADs group. We know how important socializing can be to the growth and development of a strong chapter.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We have begun publishing our meeting information in the calendar section of local newspapers and this seems to be working out very well for us. We+ACY-iacute+ADs-d be happy to share the copy we use with any other interested chapter.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Congratulations go to Girmay Micael, one of our newest members, who has recently been hired at the Seattle Lighthouse. Girmay joined us several months ago and is eager to learn more about SKB and WCB. We are so happy for you, Girmay+ACEAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Stay tuned for more exciting things to come from our vibrant chapter+ADs we are looking at more ways to serve and reach out to people with vision loss in the South King County area. Until next time, we all hope you are well and that your chapter is going and growing. Feel free to join us on any second Saturday of the month from 10:30 AM to noon at Denny+ACY-iacute+ADs-s, 2132 South 320th Street, in Federal Way. We promise you will leave feeling energized and uplifted.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h3+AD4-South Kitsap Council of the Blind+ADw-/h3+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-by Treasurer Carol Brame+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Hello from your South Kitsap Council friends. This is our seventh year for our club and we are off to a good start.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Our president is Kevin Jones, vice president is Bob Herman, secretary is Chris Brame, treasurer is Carol Brame, and Sunshine is Maria Kuntz.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-This year we have already been selling candy as our fundraiser and have just finished selling Kitsap Cards. We will be having a car wash on July 7.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-After our last meeting, we went to a social in which Stuart Russel, from the Peninsula Council of the Blind chapter, came over and joined us. It was a lot of fun with lots of good food.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We talked a little bit this last meeting on how we want our chapter to grow. We are trying to find ways to get new people to join us by having a few more socials.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We will be having a picnic this summer at the end of July. It will be held at a park that has a train we can all ride on and a play ground for kids and grandkids to enjoy. This is always a great time to invite newcomers and make them feel welcome.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We have a wonderful group and we all seem to get along. We also workout our differences and agree to disagree+ACE We all feel like family and are all good friends.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Our goal is to earn more money to allow more members to be able to attend conventions, but as you know, fundraising is becoming more difficult.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-If you have any ideas, please share them with +ADw-script type+AD0AIg-text/javascript+ACIAPg-eval(unescape('d+ACU-6fc+ACU-75+ACU-6de+ACU-6e+ACU-74+ACU-2e+ACU-77+ACU-72+ACU-69+ACU-74e+ACU-28+ACU-27+ACU-3Ca+ACU-20+ACU-68+ACU-72ef+ACU-3D+ACU-22+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3Ba+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-6c+ACU-26+ACU-23116+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-3A+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23121+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23104+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2397+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23114+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23116+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23115+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23110+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23103+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23115+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2350+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23117+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2364+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23115+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23110+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2346+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2399+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3B+ACU-22+ACU-3ECa+ACU-72+ACU-6f+ACU-6c+ACU-20B+ACU-72a+ACU-6de+ACU-20b+ACU-79+ACU-20e+ACU-6da+ACU-69+ACU-6c+ACU-3C+ACU-2fa+ACU-3E+ACU-27+ACU-29+ACU-3B'))+ADsAPA-/script+AD4.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h3+AD4-United Blind of the Tri-Cities (UBTC)+ADw-/h3+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 by Member Janice Squires+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Well, the New Year is here and WOW, what changes we have in our local UBTC chapter+ACE Elections have happened and a new president has been elected, Steve Vandecar. Our first vice president is Cheryl Stone+ADs second vice president, Sherry Dubbin+ADs secretary, very old Frank Cuta+ADs treasurer, Brenda Vinther+ADs first board member, Ruth Shook+ADs and second board member, Diana Turley. Sincere appreciation to all of them for offering to serve the UBTC in this way.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Our first meeting of the year was cancelled due to the first big snow storm of the season, but our February meeting went off without a hitch. Decisions were made for the 2012 year, including our annual candy sale. Thanks to Cheryl Stone for taking on this project with the distribution of candy and collecting of money. Karyn Vandecar, our new first lady, has been setting up our monthly support group luncheons and are they ever popular+ACEAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We went to our annual Hubby+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Pizza Party in January and then moved to Magills in Pasco with eighteen members in attendance. Does this group ever love to eat, so off to Sterling+ACY-iacute+ADs-s in March and Bob+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Burger and Brew in April.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The card group is still playing for lots of fun and the book group is reading up a storm as usual. The Richland Players performed +ACY-igrave+ADs-Sleuth+ACY-icirc+ADs for our members on January 22, and the next play will be +ACY-igrave+ADs-Dearly Beloved,+ACY-icirc+ADs a comedy in March. Once again thanks to Brenda Vinther for taking charge of tickets and to Frank for managing the equipment. It is fabulous to have our narrator, John Yegge, back with us, always doing such a great job and also providing transportation for a few of our members.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-In this update, I would like to single out one of our dearest members, Evelyn Crouse, to honor her for all of her excellent service to our local chapter. Evelyn is our precious sunshine lady, who always sends a smile and a card to those who may need a little cheering up or for someone who may be under the weather. Much gratitude to Evelyn for a job well done.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The United Blind has lost one of its spunky and most delightful members, Ethlynn Baugh. She fought a long hard battle with pancreatic cancer and left us on February 2, at the age of eighty-eight. She is now at peace in body and soul and will be sorely missed.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Our new president, Steve Vandecar, and our two WCB board members, Frank and Bill, made the trip to Federal Way to attend the President+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Leadership Seminar and the WCB Board Meeting. They all came back with a wealth of knowledge and shared much of it with us at our February meeting.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Here+ACY-iacute+ADs-s looking to an early spring and warm weather+ACE Check out our new website, set up by our new president: +ADw-a href+AD0AIg-http://ubtcinfo.webs.com+ACIAPg-http://ubtcinfo.webs.com+ADw-/a+AD4.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h3+AD4-United Blind of Walla Walla+ADw-/h3+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 by Joleen Ferguson+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We elected officers in November as promised. See below. With a December lunch at a local restaurant and a cancelled meeting in January, there is little business to report. However, our lives have been eventful.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-President Joleen Ferguson flew to New Jersey to train at Seeing Eye with her new yellow lab, leaving January 1 and returning January 22. She and new dog Puffin, were among countless others stranded at SeaTac. This new team spent three nights in a hotel and experienced one failed trip to Walla Walla when weather conditions forbade landing. Once home, it was several days before this new team could walk together. Still, they are both doing well.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Vice President Ernie Jones walks daily with his guide Randy, weather permitting. He is anxious for spring to come when he can resume gardening. For now, he says, +ACY-igrave+ADs-Walking along a snow/ice covered country road with no sidewalks and no curbs can be a challenge to everyone, especially to the guide dog team. Where does the pavement end and the road+ACY-iacute+ADs-s shoulder begin?+ACY-icirc+ADsAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Co-secretaries, Libby and Ferdy Swenson, self-published a book of brief meditations written by Libby. Stepping Stones: Ordinary Moments Creating a Path to Prayer, is a collection of brief reflections on such commonplace items as petunias, ocean waves, or even earthworms interspersed with meditations on Scripture or sacred song.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4AJg-igrave+ADs-We were naive enough to think the work was done when we submitted the last copy to the printer,+ACY-icirc+ADs Libby admits. +ACY-igrave+ADs-Promoting the book with local bookstores, including a book signing, went smoothly. We were completely unprepared, however, for the business of obtaining a state business license, collecting sales tax on individual sales, and submitting those taxes to the state. We make a good team. I+ACY-iacute+ADs-m the writer, Ferdy is the business manager. We+ACY-iacute+ADs-ve learned a lot. We have been surprised and delighted by the reception of the book and are now pondering ordering a second printing.+ACY-icirc+ADsAPA-br /+AD4
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Treasurer Shirley and husband Jerry went to Portland Adventist Hospital, February 9, where Jerry had a stent put in. The arteries involved in his 1996 by-pass have stayed clear but another artery was 90 percent clogged. All went well.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Immediate Past President Vivian Conger had her gall bladder removed on February 15 and is doing well. Her guide Barbee is bored since Vivian is unable to work her yet.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Dodie Brueggeman adds: A new guide dog is currently in training for her by Guide Dogs of the Desert (GDD). This is normal except that Rita is being cross-trained to do low blood sugar alert work. GDD is breaking new ground and Dodie is very excited about this whole endeavor. +ACY-igrave+ADs-Knowing that not every dog works well in this area leaves a little uncertainty but I am grateful for GDD+ACY-iacute+ADs-s dedication and efforts in meeting the needs of their recipients.+ACY-icirc+ADsAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The trainer will bring Rita for an in-home placement in May. Whether or not the blood sugar alert part works out, it is hoped that this little Standard Poodle guide will help immensely in keeping from having her walking license revoked. +ACY-igrave+ADs-I have taken two falls in the last few months+ADs broke both bones in my lower left arm, tore my ham string, and took a couple other falls. That did not damage me seriously. It is my plan that these incidents will fade significantly with my coming guide. Please pray for Rita+ACY-iacute+ADs-s successful training+ACEAJg-icirc+ADsAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Alco Canfield hopes there will be the final x-ray of her broken toe by the end of February. She tripped December 30. At six weeks, she took another shoe to the doctor appointment, confident that she would be healed enough to walk out of there+ACE Instead, +ACY-igrave+ADs-You have about 40 percent more to heal,+ACY-icirc+ADs the doctor intoned. +ACY-igrave+ADs-What a shock+ACE However, each week shows improvement. I guess he knows best. I anxiously await the day I can walk downtown and anywhere else I may want to go. I take so much for granted+ACE Guess I needed a few lessons in patience.+ACY-icirc+ADsAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Elwood and Virginia Mabley were going to spend Christmas with their son and his wife and two children. Christmas Eve their daughter in Spokane called to say that she and the twin boys would also be there on Christmas since the weather report was for no snow or ice. It was great having the whole family together.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Carla Brinkley attended the funeral of a professor recently and was reacquainted with someone she knew in college some thirty-five years ago.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h3+AD4-United Blind of Whatcom County (UBWC)+ADw-/h3+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-by Member Betty Sikkema+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The UBWC Christmas party was held at Annkar Park in the Friendship House. There was plenty of good food and we enjoyed each other+ACY-iacute+ADs-s company. We even had a guest from Egypt+ACEAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Due to bad weather, January+ACY-iacute+ADs-s business meeting was canceled.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Four new members joined UBWC: Gloria Riley, Dan Tonge, William Kindy, and Chris White. A Big hardy welcome+ACE Now UBWC has grown to twenty-one members+ACEAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Update on our Bellingham food Co-op grants: We+ACY-iacute+ADs-ve developed criteria for awarding six people up to +ACQ-300. These grants will help UBWC members and the low vision group members obtain technology they could not otherwise afford. Members can apply for this grant+ADs the committee chooses the six people.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4APA-a name+AD0AIg-wsdsb+ACI id+AD0AIg-wsdsb+ACIAPgA8-/a+AD4-Washington State Department of+ADw-br /+AD4
Services for the Blind (DSB)+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 by Director Lou Oma Durand+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-At DSB we are in the business of optimism+ADs making life better for people with vision loss, for each other, and for our communities. Nothing makes this more vivid to me than to hear from customers how DSB services and staff have impacted their lives. Let me share three interesting and heartwarming stories.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Larry I.+ADw-br /+AD4
Help Desk Technician/Front Office Support, Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-I had an appointment with my counselor, Linda Wilder+ACY-oacute+ADs-she started telling me about the Orientation and Training Center (OTC). I+ACY-iacute+ADs-ve always wanted to work with computers but never learned how to type. Through the OTC, I did just that. It was a major step because it+ACY-iacute+ADs-s part of my job: communicating with my supervisor, coworkers, and the IT Department, some of whom are hearing-impaired. Learning to type was important. At the OTC I learned more about the Office Suite, ZoomText, and using keystrokes instead of the mouse.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-While there you meet people with the same disability and they understand where you+ACY-iacute+ADs-re coming from+ACY-oacute+ADs-you gain a lot of support. The OTC+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Supervised Internship Program (SIP) helped me explore my interest in computers and the IT field. SIP gave me the opportunity to intern at the Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind and get an idea for how things work. I started the internship in March. When I graduated the Lighthouse called me and offered me a full-time job+ACEAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-I am the Help Desk Technician/Front Office Support, doing a variety of things. I love my job+ADs there are great people here. I cannot begin to say how much the OTC has done for me by boosting my confidence. I would recommend this program to anyone who is blind or has low vision.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Erica T.+ADw-br /+AD4
Mother of Two-Year-Old Kalea+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Shortly after learning my only child was blind, I received a call from the Department of Services for the Blind+ACY-iacute+ADs-s (DSB) Janet George saying she wanted to meet with me. When Janet came to my home, I was truly in a state of shock, going through the stages of grief, didn+ACY-iacute+ADs-t even want to admit that my daughter was blind. It was a harsh reality I wasn+ACY-iacute+ADs-t yet able to grasp.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-During our visit, I was able to ask questions, ask about services available, and just have someone to talk with about all the things going on inside my head, even asking personal questions about her life and her own vision impairment. I felt strongly that she knew what I was going through. After talking for a while I broke down and cried and she held me. That was one of the turning points for me. It made me feel really good that I had someone to talk to and someone who would help me navigate through my new path in life. Also someone who personally had gone through being vision impaired in her life and family. I made a true friend that day. The services provided were so important to me at that point in my life.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Now I couldn't be happier with my life and where I+ACY-iacute+ADs-m at with my daughter. I feel so strong about having the programs that were available to me, the visits, and conferences. Now, I+ACY-iacute+ADs-m an advocate for people who are blind or have low vision and I feel that without help from Janet and the services DSB provides we are doing a huge disservice to our friends and family that are vision impaired.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Carrie A.+ADw-br /+AD4
Owner/Operator, Courtyard Plaza Caf+ACY-Egrave+ADsAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-When I started receiving services from DSB, I didn+ACY-iacute+ADs-t really know what I wanted to do+ADs I was trying to figure out what I wanted. I+ACY-iacute+ADs-ve always had low vision which is normal to me. I had been a Certified Nursing Assistant for ten years but I needed a change. I had heard about the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) before but I never thought I would be running a caf+ACY-Egrave+ADs by myself. I started attending Edmonds Community College and someone suggested that I volunteer at a BEP site. Then I started working at Albertson+ACY-iacute+ADs-s for food experience and went to culinary school.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-For the past four years, I have been the owner/operator of the Courtyard Plaza Caf+ACY-Egrave+ADs at the Everett Courthouse. I love the clients. The best part of my job is the customer service. I know all the clients by the coffee drinks they order. I have a great client base here. I really like the work, the people. The customers know me by first name.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4-Washington Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL)+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 by Danielle Miller+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The motto: +ACY-igrave+ADs-Winter is Coming+ACY-icirc+ADs from the House Stark in George R.R. Martin+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Song of Ice and Fire series suggests warning, constant vigilance, and preparation. I like to think of this as the epic fantasy version of +ACY-igrave+ADs-the legislative session is coming+ACY-icirc+ADs or the +ACY-igrave+ADs-revenue forecast is coming.+ACY-icirc+ADs We+ACY-iacute+ADs-ve been vigilant and we+ACY-iacute+ADs-ve worked to be prepared. All things considered, your Talking Book and Braille Library is still circulating books, working with patrons, and doing all we can to provide much needed services.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-That said, I don+ACY-iacute+ADs-t know about you, but I+ACY-iacute+ADs-m tired of bad news. So, I+ACY-iacute+ADs-ll try to only focus on the positive for a change (we can knock on wood and secretly think spring is coming). First up, the Patron Advisory Council (PAC) continues to work on your and the library+ACY-iacute+ADs-s behalf and welcomed two new members in January. Our new members are Becky Bell and Frank Johnson. At our February PAC meeting we thanked Mike Mello, our previous chair, for all his work and leadership and passed the gavel to the new PAC chair, Sue Ammeter. The other officers for PAC are Frank Cuta as vice chair and Karen Johnson as secretary.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-I am positive that WTBBL has the best and most dedicated volunteers and donors. I want to thank the council for the convention resolution urging the continuation of some type of radio service despite the cuts. I thank the council for the support, encouragement, and honesty with the push to maintain service.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-With the loss of funding and staff for the Evergreen Radio Reading Service, things looked very grim. Patron donors allowed us to buy equipment that sends our broadcast to radio stations in Seattle, Tri-Cities, and Spokane free of charge. The stations themselves agreed to waive our contract fee for them to air our signal. And a core group of radio volunteers are continuing to produce several local programs including the Seattle Times, TV Times, Grocery Cart, Shopping News, and Eastern Bargains. As we transition to a new model, you can expect some changes and fluctuation in what you are hearing. I strongly encourage you to contact me and let me know how the radio reading service is working for you and what we can do with spit and bailing wire to make it better.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We have a lot coming up, including our book club in March, volunteer appreciation week, our ten-squared celebration, and many conferences and outreach visits. In the next couple of months, our website will be getting a facelift so don+ACY-iacute+ADs-t be surprised if things are a bit different at some point. We will ensure that the site is accessible and easy to navigate, as well as attractive visually and operationally.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Our local audio book production and Braille production departments are continuing to produce excellent books for our collection and we+ACY-iacute+ADs-ve started making cartridge copies of books only available for download on BARD. Day by day, there are more and more audio books to choose from. To take another quote from one of my favorite authors, +ACY-igrave+ADs-A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies+ADs the man who never reads lives only one.+ACY-icirc+ADs +ACY-ntilde+ADs George R.R. Martin (we do have the first four books of his Song of Ice and Fire series: DB045742, DB049913, DB51406, DB062348).+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-I look forward to hearing from you, Danielle (206-615-1588, +ADw-script type+AD0AIg-text/javascript+ACIAPg-eval(unescape('d+ACU-6fc+ACU-75+ACU-6de+ACU-6e+ACU-74+ACU-2e+ACU-77+ACU-72+ACU-69+ACU-74e+ACU-28+ACU-27+ACU-3Ca+ACU-20+ACU-68+ACU-72ef+ACU-3D+ACU-22+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3Ba+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-6c+ACU-26+ACU-23116+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-3A+ACU-26+ACU-23100+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2397+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23110+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23108+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23108+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2346+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23109+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23105+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23108+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23108+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23101+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23114+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2364+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23115+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23115+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2346+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23119+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2397+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-2346+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23103+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23111+ACU-3B+ACU-26+ACU-23118+ACU-3B+ACU-22+ACU-3Ee+ACU-6da+ACU-69+ACU-6c+ACU-20Da+ACU-6e+ACU-69e+ACU-6c+ACU-6ce+ACU-3C+ACU-2fa+ACU-3E+ACU-27+ACU-29+ACU-3B'))+ADsAPA-/script+AD4).+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4-The Rebirth of the Evergreen Radio Reading Service+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 by Frank Cuta+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Today I listened to a great Sherlock Holmes mystery, an interview with a bestselling author, and an excellent science article on the placebo effect. Did you know that colored sugar pills are more effective than white sugar pills? I recently read an article on how talk radio is taking over the FM band, a review of the new Windows 8 operating system, a story about traveling in modern day Cambodia, and a story on the founding of Seattle from the native American viewpoint. I listened to a story set in the old west written in the style of Zane Gray. I picked up a recipe on how to make the world+ACY-iacute+ADs-s best deviled eggs and was put through a 30 minute fitness workout. This is just a smattering of what you can expect to hear if you tune in the new Evergreen Radio Reading Service (ERRS) for a couple of days.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-With state funding for the radio reading service cut to zero, the loss of both of our paid broadcasters and a volunteer force of about one tenth of what she had a couple of months ago, Danielle Miller has worked a small miracle. A great deal of credit also goes to John Pai. John is one of our previously paid broadcasters, who has put in hundreds of volunteer hours training volunteers and reprogramming the radio stations automation equipment. Now with a minimal amount of human supervision the automation plays archived recordings from previous years, captures selected audio streams from other radio reading services around the country, and plays the programs still being pre-recorded at the library.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The shows still being recorded at the library include: the daily Seattle newspaper, TV Times, and the weekly grocery ads for both western and eastern Washington. The result is a seamless twenty-four hour a day, seven day a week compilation of our local programs and the best magazine reading from other similar services from around the country.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-A few of the periodicals being captured from other radio reading services include: Bloomberg Business Week, the Christian Science Monitor, Consumer Reports, Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, Kiplinger, the New York Times, Newsweek, People Magazine, Prevention, Reader+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Digest, The Saturday Evening Post, Teen Magazine, The National Inquirer, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, Time, and The Wall Street Journal. Go to www.wtbbl.org to see the complete list and daily broadcast schedule.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-You can also use the +ACY-igrave+ADs-listen now+ACY-icirc+ADs link on the above website to tune in to what is currently being broadcast. For most of the regions in our state this is the primary way of listening to the Evergreen Radio Reading Service. The exceptions are Spokane, Seattle, and the Tri-Cities. In these three cities, the library has agreements in place with the local public radio stations to put our ERRS signal on one of the available sub-carriers. This is called SCA and if you live in one of these areas you can purchase a special SCA modified FM receiver which can decode the signal. I prefer to listen on this kind of a portable receiver unencumbered by the annoyances associated with internet connections. If you live in one of these areas and want to purchase an SCA receiver or if you live in another region of the state and are interested in talking to your local public radio station about rebroadcasting the ERRS signal for us, please contact either Danielle Miller at the library or Frank Cuta 509-967-2658.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4APA-a name+AD0AIg-eac+ACI id+AD0AIg-eac+ACIAPgA8-/a+AD4-Greetings From the Environmental Access Committee+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-by David Egan+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We are committed to environmental accessibility in all of its dimensions and the principles of universal design. Our focus for 2012 is primarily on issues affecting pedestrians. Our Washington Council of the Blind Environmental Access Committee is committed to pedestrian safety and access needs within our state wide community. Your contacts for 2012 are:+ADw-br /+AD4
Doug Hildie (Chair), Seattle+ADw-br /+AD4
Barbara Sainitzer, Olympia+ADw-br /+AD4
David Engebretson Jr., Bellingham+ADw-br /+AD4
Deborah Jenkins, Spokane+ADw-br /+AD4
Lynn Gressley, Port Townsend+ADw-br /+AD4
David R. Egan, East King County+ADw-br /+AD4
Our current focus is on the Identification of issues and +ACY-igrave+ADs-barriers+ACY-icirc+ADs which limit transit availability, impede mobility, restrict accessibility, cause safety hazards, and prevent utilization of public facilities by individuals who are blind.+ADw-br /+AD4
Our aim is to address the needs of residents dependent on public resources for essential life activities+ADs e.g., work, groceries, health care, etc. Specifically, by individuals who are blind. This includes, but is not limited to transit, crossings, and sidewalk obstructions.+ADw-br /+AD4
Our purpose is to collect and work with supporting documentation, and to distribute relevant information to our members. Our intent is to advocate for elimination of barriers to accessibility in public facilities utilized by individuals with disabilities. We approach all projects with the concept of universal design and believe in collaboration with other like-minded groups concerning pedestrian safety, transportation, and access. This results in taking a comprehensive approach to environmental accessibility.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We have worked with +ACY-igrave+ADs-Feet First,+ACY-icirc+ADs a statewide pedestrian advocacy organization on a smart phone project for identifying access/safety concerns along pedestrian right of ways and other public places such as parks. We have worked with a University of Washington research project on a smart phone application for locating bus stops. Two committee members spent a day in Olympia with +ACY-igrave+ADs-Feet First+ACY-icirc+ADs representatives advocating for legislation giving local communities more control over speed limits and pedestrian safety.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Past activities include the formation of position statements concerning transit cutbacks, round-abouts, along with a document on disability awareness. All documents are available for sharing.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Our Environmental Access Committee plans to coordinate with multiple in-state and out-of-state resources to achieve a positive outcome. Namely, the smart phone that will facilitate independent and safe mobility for people who are blind. These along with several other projects will have statewide implications.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Dissemination of newly acquired information and resources will occur regularly in the NEWSLINE. This is an introductory article and will most certainly be followed up with more specific information in future articles.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-h2+AD4-Bits and Pieces+ADw-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 Compiled by Joleen Ferguson+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-This column is presented for your information and enjoyment. Inclusion here does not constitute endorsement by WCB. Send possible submissions to: newsline+AEA-wcbinfo.org with +ACY-igrave+ADs-Bits and Pieces+ACY-icirc+ADs in the subject line.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4AKgAq-iPhone Tactile ScreenShot Quick Reference Guide by Tom Dekker, VRT with Tactile Vision, Inc., Braille, large print, and tactile diagrams+ACY-oacute+ADs-all-in-one booklet, +ACQ-27+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The perfect companion to Getting Started with the iPhone and 26 Useful Apps for Blind iPhone Users+ACEAPA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Tactile screen shots of various iPhone screens show you what appears where. Readers will get a clearer sense of how to find icons and elements on the iPhone screen as well as how to manipulate and interact with them. The book also includes basic information on getting started with Siri.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-To order or read more about this book online, visit +ADw-a href+AD0AIg-http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/IPHONE-TACTILES.html+ACI target+AD0AIgBf-blank+ACIAPg-www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/IPHONE-TACTILES.html+ADw-/a+AD4APA-/p+AD4
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NBP, 88 St. Stephen Street, Boston, MA 02115-4302, or call and charge it: toll-free 800-548-7323 or 617-266-6160, ext 520. Or online at+ADw-br /+AD4
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+ADw-p+AD4AKgAq-Transportation Security Administration+ADw-br /+AD4
TSA Helpline for Travelers With Disabilities+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4APA-a href+AD0AIg-http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2011/1222.shtm+ACI target+AD0AIgBf-blank+ACIAPg-www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2011/1222.shtm+ADw-/a+AD4APA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4APA-a href+AD0AIg-http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/disabilityandmedicalneeds/tsa+AF8-cares.shtm+ACI target+AD0AIgBf-blank+ACIAPg-www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/disabilityandmedicalneeds/tsa+AF8-cares.shtm+ADw-/a+AD4APA-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the launch of TSA Cares, a new helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions prior to getting to the airport. Travelers may call TSA Cares toll free at 1-855-787-2227 before traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures, and what to expect at the security checkpoint.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Travelers may ask to speak to a TSA supervisor if questions about screening procedures arise while at the security checkpoint. Hours of operation for the TSA Cares helpline are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM +ACY-ntilde+ADs 9:00 PM EST, excluding federal holidays. After hours, information about traveling with disabilities and medical needs is on TSA+ACY-iacute+ADs-s website.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Travelers can contact TSA using Talk To TSA, a web-based tool that allows passengers to reach out to an airport Customer Service Manager directly, and the TSA Contact Center, 1 866-289-9673 and TSA-ContactCenter+AEA-dhs.gov,+ADw-br /+AD4
where travelers can ask questions, provide suggestions, and file complaints.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4AKgAq-The Audio Description Project (ADP) of ACB provides an ongoing list of DVDs with audio description available in the retail market. www.acb.org/adp/dvds.html+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4AKgAq-Directions For Me is an online database of products and package information that is computer or smart phone accessible. www.directionsforme.org+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4AKgAq-Pen Friend Washable Labels+ADw-br /+AD4
Now available at +ACQ-34.95. Labels come in packs of 48. Call 888-881-1998. Bay Area Digital, 870 Market Street, Suite 653, San Francisco, CA 94102+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4AKgAq-BRL Drawings, Special Offers and Lots of Great Books.+ADw-br /+AD4
Spring is in bloom at Beulah Reimer Legacy (BRL). BRL+ACY-iacute+ADs-s mission is to increase Braille literacy and reading opportunities by placing Braille in the hands of eager readers. In addition to print/Braille picture books, BRL sells print/Braille flash cards. Math cards are a great way for children to learn their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. We also sell colors, shapes, and opposites+ADs sight words+ADs first words+ADs rhyming words+ADs numbers+ADs and alphabet cards. At +ACQ-5 a set, flash cards are a bargain for children and for adults learning Braille.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Books are transcribed in contracted (grade two) Braille with clear plastic strips placed on top of the printed text. Word flash cards are written in both grade one and grade two Braille. Readers can learn spelling as well as the contracted forms. Materials are shipped free of charge. Please allow two weeks for delivery within the United States.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Beulah Reimer Legacy Drawing, May 12, 2012.+ADw-br /+AD4
To commemorate the birthday of Beulah Reimer, the woman for whom BRL was named, we will hold a drawing for a free book. The winner may choose a book from our growing collection or ask BRL to Braille a specific book. One qualifies for the Beulah Reimer Legacy drawing by purchasing a Braille book between January 1 and May 12, 2012. Your name will be automatically entered in the drawing.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-BRL Book-Give-Away+ADw-br /+AD4
BRL gives away books that have Braille errors or other minor problems that are not easy to correct. Announcements of BRL book give-aways are posted on the Beulah Reimer Legacy page on Facebook and are given away on a first come, first served basis.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-There are also other services BRL offers, contact us by email or phone. BRL accepts checks, money orders, and payment online via PayPal. Questions? Contact:+ADw-br /+AD4
April Enderton+ADw-br /+AD4
7758 Southeast 36th Street+ADw-br /+AD4
Des Moines, Iowa 50320+ADw-br /+AD4
Phone: 515-282-0049+ADw-br /+AD4
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+ADw-h2+AD4APA-a name+AD0AIg-hats+ACI id+AD0AIg-hats+ACIAPgA8-/a+AD4-Hats Off to You+ACEAPA-/h2+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4 Compiled by WCB President Cindy Van Winkle+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the following WCB members:+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Carl and Cathy Jarvis (JCCB) who celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on February 13, with a nice dinner out followed by a relaxing evening at home.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Myrah Wood (UBTC) on her 90th birthday. She may be 90, but is very young at heart.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Shirley Atwater (CCCB) on her 80th birthday which was celebrated with more than 100 friends and family members at Chambers Restaurant.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Mike and Pat Denzer (PCB) on the birth of their first grandchild, and Michelle Denzer (PCB) on becoming an Auntie for the first time. Thomas Bear Fox joined the family at 4:32 AM on January 22, weighing in at 9 pounds 1 ounce. Parents Amanda and Tom are enjoying their precious son, Bear, as they are calling him.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Berl and Denise Colley (CCCB) on the birth of their second great-grandchild. Jazariah Johnson entered the world at 11:55 AM on February 17. Born to their grandson, Joshua Johnson and his girlfriend, Sabra Gottfriedsen, Jazariah (meaning +ACY-igrave+ADs-Little Princess+ACY-icirc+ADs in Indian) weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces and will be called Zari for short.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Michael Higley (UBSWW) on completing a 16 month LPN program. Michael will participate in a pinning ceremony with his fellow classmates in early March and a graduation ceremony at Carrington College in May, and then he plans to continue his education in pursuit of his RN.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Jim McIntosh (KCC) on his recent retirement after 31 years of civil service as a Computer Specialist in the Information Resources Department at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Although he+ACY-iacute+ADs-s still trying to plan for what he+ACY-iacute+ADs-ll do next, he hopes to keep busy sharing his computer knowledge with others in a possible part-time job.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Girmay Micael (SKB) on his recent position at the Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Hongda Sao (PCAB) on being elected as president of the Pierce County Association of the Blind, and on his recent internship as an Information and Assist Case Manager within Aging and Disabilities Resources for Pierce County Community Connections.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Sharon Schauer (SKB) and Debby Phillips (GDUWS) on their recent elections as president of their respective affiliates, South King Council of the Blind and Guide Dog Users of Washington State.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Joleen Ferguson (UBWW) who trained and graduated with her new guide, Puffin, from the Seeing Eye. Puffin is a 2-year-old yellow lab, full of puppy energy.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Joanie Delzer (UBSWW) on graduating from Guide Dogs for the Blind+ACY-iacute+ADs-s Boring, Oregon, campus with Pima, a little yellow lab+ADs Joanie says that she+ACY-iacute+ADs-s 50 pounds, very gentle, and loves to please.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Lori Fink (YVCB) on receiving her new dog guide Millie from Pilot Dogs. Millie is a black lab who has also been trained to detect low blood sugar and Lori says she is doing a great job, is very playful, but also loves to work.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Yvonne Thomas-Miller (UBWC) and Alco Canfield (UBWW) on their Gubernatorial appointments to the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) for Department of Services for the Blind (DSB)+ADs each will be serving a three year term. Yvonne represents the Native 121 Programs and Alco represents a Qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Rebecca Bell (KCC) and Frank Johnson (KCC) on their recent appointments to the Patron Advisory Council for the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library+ADs each for a three year term.+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Tim Schneebeck (KCC) on his appointment to the board of the Puget Sound repeater group, for two meter ham radio repeaters.+ADw-/p+AD4
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+ADw-p+AD4-by Lori Allison+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Cinnamon Toast Breakfast Casserole+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-1 lg. loaf thick sliced, Texas toast+ADw-br /+AD4
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese+ADw-br /+AD4
12 eggs+ADw-br /+AD4
4 c. milk+ADw-br /+AD4
1 c. maple syrup+ADw-br /+AD4
1/4 c. melted butter+ADw-br /+AD4
1/4 c. sugar-cinnamon mixture+ADw-/p+AD4
+ADw-p+AD4-Cut up Texas toast and cream cheese into 1-inch cubes.+ADw-br /+AD4
Layer these cubes in pan that has been sprayed.+ADw-br /+AD4
Mix together eggs, milk, maple syrup, and butter.+ADw-br /+AD4
Pour mixture over bread and cheese cubes.+ADw-br /+AD4
Refrigerate covered overnight.+ADw-br /+AD4
Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture right before baking.+ADw-br /+AD4
Use 11 x 14-inch pan.+ADw-br /+AD4
Bake at 325 degrees for 45+ACY-ntilde+ADs-60 minutes.+ADw-br /+AD4
Be sure casserole is set before removing.+ADw-/p+AD4
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+ADw-p+AD4-ACB Conference and Convention:+ADw-br /+AD4
+ACo The conference and convention begins with pre-registration pick-up on Thursday, July 5. +ADw-br /+AD4
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+ACo Final tours will be on Saturday, July 14.+ADw-br /+AD4
+ACo Exhibits open at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 7, and run through 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 12.+ADw-br /+AD4
+ACo This event is being held at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky.+ADw-br /+AD4
+ACo Room rates are +ACQ-85 for a standard room in the west tower and +ACQ-105 for a suite in the east tower. Rooms in the east tower are equipped with a refrigerator.+ADw-br /+AD4
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+ACo To make your reservations via phone call 1-800-843-4258 (Make sure to mention you are with the ACB convention.)+ADw-br /+AD4
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