Reviving the Treasure Chest

Hello there,
As you can see, this blog went inactive last summer. I want to try and revive it, but I need your help! Yes, you. All you gotta do is e-mail me at herekittykat2 AT gmail.com and tell me what you'd like to see on this blog. Are you more interested in the new games out there, or would you like to know about Qwitter and McTweet (accessible software for Twitter) and navigation hints for Facebook? Would you like to know about the NFB, the ACB, the AFB, or none of the above?

If you don't tell me, I can't know. I will be basing my upcoming blogs on what I hear from people like YOU, so shoot me an e-mail and let me know.

~Jewel

NFB Discussion Groups

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has a huge variety of discussion groups for blind people and their families. Nearly every U.S. state has a group, and some states have several. For example, North Carolina has a group, plus there is a North Carolina Association of Blind Students group. The range of topics runs the gammit from albinism to guide dog ownership to careers (and specific careers, like journalism and teaching) and parents of blind children, as well as having a few general discussion groups (like blindtalk). To find the full list of NFB discussion groups, go to NFB.org , click on "Topic Index" and then on "Discussion Groups". This will bring you to a page that will tell you how to join or change your settings for a group. You do not need to be a member of the NFB to join these groups; they are open to everyone. However, many of the topics are related to NFB philosophies and advocacy projects. I am currently a member of blindtalk, NFB Science, NFB Krafters Korner, NABS, NCABS, NAGDU, and several others. I have to constantly choose whether the topic is something I really want to get involved in, because most of the groups are *very* active, especially the NABS (National Association of Blind Students), NFB Krafters Korner, and NAGDU (National Association of Guide Dog Users) lists.

I know that's a small topic for this week, but I'm still trying to find more really interesting programs and software for you all!

~Jewel