Internet
Federation Spirit on the Internet
by Marc Maurer
As Federationists know, I do not possess a great deal
of information about computers, but occasionally I turn my
attention to computer technology and equipment. Almost
invariably the telephone rings, somebody knocks on my door,
or the letters and messages from previous days begin to make
me nervous. I know that my prime responsibility is not to
understand the computer but to address the broad overall
Park Ranger
How I Became a Park Ranger
by Lynda Boose
From the Editor: Not long ago I came upon a Talking
Book titled A Superior Death. The author was Nevada Barr.
The mystery was fun, and the author's ability to evoke the
scene and the various characters was certainly above
average. But the most memorable thing about the plot was the
casual appearance of Sandra, a blind secretary in the Park
Service office. She was efficient, funny, and knowledgeable
Possibilities
Possibilities
by Carol Castellano
From the Editor: Beginnings and Blueprints is the title
of the latest Kernel Book in our series of paperbacks about
blindness. The following delightful little piece appears in
the book. It begins with Dr. Jernigan's introduction. Here
it is:
Carol Castellano and her husband Bill are leaders in
the National Federation of the Blind's organization for
parents of blind children. They live in New Jersey with
Braille on Line
From the Electronic Mail Basket:
Teaching Braille Online
by Curtis Chong
From the Editor: A couple of months ago now, Curtis
Chong, President of the National Federation of the Blind in
Computer Science, sent me an exchange of comments--can one
refer to such exchanges as letters when they were never
intended to appear on paper? I found the information
interesting and, on the whole, reassuring. It is clear that
New Orleans
Lionizing Around New Orleans:
Good Food, Good Times, and All That Jazz
by Jerry Whittle
The National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana is
pleased to announce a wonderful array of tours for this
year's national convention in the great City of New Orleans.
To millions of tourists each year the Crescent City is world
renowned for good food, good times, and good music. This
year's selection of tours reflects the diversity and charm
Pole
The Metal Pole
by Homer Page
From the Editor: The following story by Homer Page
first appeared in Beginnings and Blueprints, the latest in
our Kernel Book series. Here is the article, beginning with
Dr. Jernigan's introduction:
Homer Page is a leader in the National Federation of
the Blind of Colorado. When he was six years old, he learned
a lesson from a metal pole, and he remembers it well to this
day. Here is how he tells it:
Fund-Raising
Federationists, Fund-Raising, and Free Enterprise
by Marie Cobb
From the Editor: Federationists who have enjoyed meals
in the dining room at the National Center for the Blind know
that Marie Cobb, who runs the kitchen from which all those
meals are served, is a wonderful cook and a gifted caterer.
In fact, she has many talents and is always adding something
new to her list of responsibilities. Here she describes the
latest work she is doing for the Federation:
Dialysis
Dialysis at National Convention
by Ed Bryant
From the Editor: Ed Bryant is First Vice President of
the Diabetes Action Network, the diabetics division of the
National Federation of the Blind. Here is very important
information for anyone planning to attend the convention and
needing dialysis during that busy week:
During this year's annual convention in New Orleans,
Louisiana (Sunday, June 29, through Saturday, July 5),
Monitor Miniatures
Monitor Miniatures
One More Convention Tour:
Louisiana Coach Services is offering a special tour to
the Casino Magic in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, at the 1997
National Convention. On Thursday, July 3, at 1:00 p.m. a bus
will take all interested convention attendees to Bay St.
Louis, Mississippi, (about one hour from New Orleans) to the
Casino Magic. The bus ride is free, and the group will have
five hours to gamble on board one of the great gambling
Braille Monitor 3/97
The Braille Monitor
Vol.
40, No. 3
March 1997
Barbara Pierce, Editor
Published in inkprint, in Braille,
on cassette and
the World Wide Web and FTP on the Internet
The National Federation of the Blind
Marc Maurer, President
National Office
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
NFB Net BBS: (612) 696-1975
Web HomePage Address: http//www.nfb.org
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