Ms. Kathy's Kids Blog: March 2013

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Two Links of Interest

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Subject:Two Links of Interest
From:Eric Guillory

Greetings Colleagues,

Below, please find two links of interest. We are particularly grateful to Dianne Read for contributing so generously toward our efforts to raise funds for Louisiana's NFB BELL Program and hope you will have a look at the first link and consider purchasing some of her fine products.

http://is.gd/zQzpeM

The second link is to a new summer offering by the NFB's Jernigan Institute in Baltimore for students in grades 8-12. Have a look and share widely with your students.

http://www.blindscience.org/stemx

Have a marvelous evening and a very Happy Easter!

Eric Guillory, Director of Youth Services

Louisiana Center for the Blind

101 South Trenton Street

Ruston, LA 71270

Voice: 800-234-4166 (extension 3009)

Fax: 318-251-0109

Skype: brllovingdad

"Together, we are changing what it means to be blind."

Will you be one of the people fighting to reduce gun violence?

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Subject:Will you be one of the people fighting to reduce gun violence?
From:"Lindsay Siler, BarackObama.com"
To:Kathy
Cc:

Kathy --

We're taking some big steps forward in the effort to reduce gun violence.

Late last week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid introduced a bill to institute universal background checks on gun sales, strengthen gun trafficking laws, and make our schools safer.

This is our chance to band together and push forward on legislation that will make a difference. Join the team that will fight until it's the law.

Right now, while Congress is on recess, opponents of this common-sense legislation -- like the powerful gun lobby -- are hoping to ramp up their fight, and scare reasonable members of Congress into voting against this reform.

That's why we can't sit back.

Volunteers around the country are holding events as part of a national Day of Action to make sure Congress knows that we're ready to take real, meaningful action to reduce gun violence. More than 150,000 OFA supporters have already signed up to take action on this issue -- and more folks are getting involved every day.

The question is: Will you be one of them?

Add your name today to join our fight to reduce gun violence:

http://my.barackobama.com/Fight-to-Reduce-Gun-Violence

More to come. For now, thanks.

Lindsay

Lindsay Siler
National Director of Issue Campaigns
Organizing for Action

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National Federation of the Blind Launches Vehicle Donation Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

Cdanielsen@nfb.org

National Federation of the Blind Launches Vehicle Donation Program

Baltimore, Maryland (March 19, 2013): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest organization of blind people in the United States, today announced that it has partnered with Vehicles for Charity to launch a new vehicle donation program. The NFB's vehicle donation program accepts almost any vehicle, including cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles and recreational vehicles. All donations may be eligible for a tax donation on your federal income tax return.

Dr. Marc Maurer, president of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "We are pleased to announce this new vehicle donation program. By donating your vehicle to the National Federation of the Blind, you are helping to improve the lives of blind people across the country. Your donation will go toward our work to increase the number of blind children learning Braille, to advocate for blind and other disabled persons to receive a fair working wage, and to ensure a brighter future for all blind Americans."

To learn more about the vehicle donation program, including how to donate and answers to other frequently asked questions, please visit www.nfb.org/vehicledonations.

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About the National Federation of the Blind

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the oldest, largest, and most influential nationwide membership organization of blind people in the United States. Founded in 1940, the NFB advocates for the civil rights and equality of blind Americans, and develops innovative education, technology, and training programs to provide the blind and those who are losing vision with the tools they need to become independent and successful. We need your support. To make a donation, please go to www.nfb.org.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

NCLB Exam

[So sorry to post this one so late. ~K]

Please see below. Braille Rocks!

Eric Guillory, Director of Youth Services

Louisiana Center for the Blind

101 South Trenton Street

Ruston, LA 71270

Voice: 800-234-4166 (extension 3009)

Fax: 318-251-0109

Skype: brllovingdad

"Together, we are changing what it means to be blind."

From: Braille

Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 8:06 AM
To: eguillory

Subject: NCLB Exam

Eric,

Would you please forward this announcement far and wide about the up-coming NCLB exam in Ruston. There is also an attachment with a flyer containing similar information that can be used for either posting on a tangible bulletin board or handing out to potentially interested individuals.

Thank you,

Maria

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Distinguish yourself among teachers

of the blind and visually impaired!

Don't miss this unique opportunity to take this

nationally-recognized exam in your own back yard.

The National Certification in Literary Braille (NCLB)

test will be administered by the

National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB)

Ruston, Louisiana

Saturday, March 23, 2013

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Louisiana Tech University

Woodard Hall Room 210

Deadline for registration is March 20

Please go to our website, www.nbpcb.org/nclb,

for more information and to register for this important test.

braille@nbpcb.org Professionals: $200

(318) 257-4554 Students: $100

APH News, March 2013

[From the American Printing House for the Blind E-News]

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**Please visit our March issue, now posted on our website:

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APH TEXTBOOKS: Did you know?
Field Testers Needed!
Deadlines Approaching! APH InSights Art Competition 2013
Final Weeks to Submit Nominations for the Hall of Fame (2013)
Kentucky Students are Super Heroes at the Regional Braille Challenge!
Treasures from the APH Libraries
NEW! Large Print Textbooks for Your eReader!
Oldies but Goodies: The "Established" APH Product Series

· Social Media Spotlight

· APH Travel Calendar

· New Products from APH

· The Braille Book Corner and much, much more…

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Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund Retinoblastoma Resource Retinoblastoma

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Retinoblastoma is cancer of the eye that manifests in infants and toddlers. It leads to necessary enucleation or removal of the eye(s). Sometimes it returns once the victim is an adult as in musician Jeff Healy. Hopefully, with the discovery below and continued studies there will be a way to save the vision and more importantly the lives of these young people. ~K

Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund Rb Resource – MYCNA Retinoblastoma
A small number of children with retinoblastoma have two normal copies of the RB1 gene in tumour. Their cancer is caused by too many copies of MYCN the ...
www.daisyfund.org/rb/care/genetics/mycna.html

[Eot] Braille Games

Forwarded from Eric Guillory, Director of Youth Services

Louisiana Center for the Blind

101 South Trenton Street

Ruston, LA 71270

"Together, we are changing what it means to be blind."

From:aph.org On Behalf Of Jonn Paris-Salb
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 1:26 PM
To: Subject: [Eot] Braille Games

In addition to the braille Challenge, this activity introduces braille to new learners in a fun event;

Braille Games offer opportunity for learning, peer connections

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/braille-games-makes-learning-fun-for-blind-children-fs931mc-196551571.html A Wisconsin school recently hosted an event where students who are blind gathered to learn Braille. Students played bingo and visited tables where they were able to interact with Braille letters printed on everyday items such as pizza boxes, juice cartons and cookies. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (tiered subscription model) (3/8)

NFB BELL Registration

Register your child now for the BELL program to be held this summer in Houston (June 10-14), Nacogdoches (June 17-21), and McAllen (June 24-28). BELL is Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning. The BELL program is a fun way to expose blind children to confident Braille readers and leaders in their community.
Complete the online form and mail or fax the Braille Registration Packet forms to the NFB of Texas.

http://www.nfbtx.org/bell-registration

5 Misconceptions: The IEP Process

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Subject: 5 Misconceptions: The IEP Process

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March 19, 2013

LD News

Dear Kathy,

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the cornerstone of a child's special education experience. It can also be a great source of stress and confusion for the parents and teachers involved. To the rescue: We've created an IEP Headquarters on LD.org — a new section of our site that brings all of our IEP content (checklists, personal stories, videos, our new "IEP Roadmap" infographic, and more) together in one convenient place. Most of our new IEP content answers questions that you, our community, have asked us via Facebook and other avenues.

Whether your child is just being evaluated or she's had an IEP for years, you're bound to find helpful and relevant IEP information and insights here. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Sincerely,
The NCLD Team

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Top Features

Follow the Flow Chart with Our IEP Roadmap

The path to getting an IEP (or other services and supports) is different for each family, with many decision points along the way. To see how the process flows—and what your options are at various points—check out our new IEP Roadmap!

Are You Overwhelmed by Your Child's IEP?

If you ever feel overwhelmed, confused, or intimidated when it comes to your child's IEP, you're not alone. Learn why it's natural to feel that way and what you need to know if it happens to you.

Five Common Misconceptions About IEPs

When it comes to your child's IEP, beware: Myths and misinformation run rampant! Learn five common misconceptions about the IEP, and get the straight story about each.

What Are the Benefits of an IEP?

An IEP is more than just a formality. It's a powerful document that's tailored to the needs of the student, calls on adults to be accountable, and is backed by law. Learn more about the benefits of an IEP.

What If Your Child Isn't Eligible for an IEP? (Video)

If you're told your child isn't eligible for an IEP, have you run out of options? Not so, says Markay Winston, Ph.D. In this video, she offers alternative solutions for parents who face this situation. (2:11)

IEPs from the Teacher's Perspective

How does a teacher view one student's IEP? How will he motivate his student, a high school senior, to advocate for herself? Read one teacher's perspective—and consider asking your child's teacher to share her thoughts and plans with you.

Let's Get Louder

Our petition is back! If you haven't signed already, join us in telling Congress and the Administration that students with LD deserve a quality education. Help us get 6,000 signatures by March 31!