Sep 4 Troy Home 4:30 p.m.
        Sep 11 Ohio State (ABC) Columbus 3:30 p.m.
        Sep 18 Georgia Athens, GA. TBA
        Sep 29 Miami (ESPN2) Home 7:00 p.m.
        Oct 9 Ohio Athens, OH. TBA
        Oct 16 Kent State Kent, OH. 4:00 p.m.
        Oct 23 Buffalo Home 4:30 p.m.
        Oct 30 UCF Home 4:30 p.m.
        Nov 5 Akron (ESPN2) Akron, OH. 8:00 p.m.
        Nov 13 Bowling Green B.G., OH. 4:00 p.m.
        Nov 20 W. Michigan Home 4:30 p.m.
        Dec 2 MAC Championship (ESPN or ESPN2) TBD

All dates and times subject to change.

1-800-THE HERD - www.HerdZone.com

Visit the CWAB concession stand during EVERY home game!

Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind Presents the 2nd Annual "5k Walk/Run For Sight" through Ritter Park Saturday, September 11th.

Registration at 8 a.m. - Race at 9 a.m.

Anyone interested in participating, volunteering, or sponsoring should contact:

CWAB Executive Director, Paul Slone

CWAB Board member, Cheryl Justice

or CWAB’s O & M Instructor, Nancy Henderson

at 522-6991.

Registration and sponsorship forms are available at the CWAB office, 38 Washington Ave. For the blind and visually impaired, these forms can be read over the phone or in person.

The next two pages of the print edition contain registration/sponsor forms and six photos of the 2003 "5K Walk/Run For Sight."

AFB’s CareerConnect holds workshop

The American Foundation for the Blind's National Employment Center and CareerConnect teams met in Huntington Friday, July 30 to hold a CareerConnect training and orientation workshop. The sessions were held at the Services Division of Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind.

The curriculum was presented in five "modules", each package was specifically designed to prepare individuals to become new mentors and offer them support once they have entered the program.

Detra Bannister, local coordinator for CareerConnect, says the program connects thousands of blind and visually impaired individuals to sighted workers in dozens of fields.

The purpose of CareerConnect is to match the vision impaired with someone in the working world that has a profession the visually impaired is interested in pursuing. Thus the "mentoring" process begins. The employee can answer questions about his or her job and the visually impaired can gain a better understanding of that job and what adjustments they might need to make to do that job.

For information about CareerConnect or mentoring, log on to www.afbcareerconnect.org, or call 523-8651.

This articles contains five photographs. The are: Detra Bannister as she addresses the gathering, Top LEFT: Detra Bannister is interviewed by WSAZ’s Carrie Cline. The station broadcast their report during their evening 6 o’clock broadcast. Top RIGHT: CWAB Executive Director Paul Slone speaks with Sharon Fridley. Bottom LEFT: Workshop moderators (L to R) AFB CareerConnect Director Karen Wolfe, AFB Vice-President Paul Schraeder, and Detra Bannister. Bottom RIGHT: Workshop attendees await for the session to begin.

A few summer (and year-round) eye safety tips

Working in the yard? Repairing your car? Got a do-it-yourself project in the works? Before you start, please give thought and take action for the protection of your eyes. Each year, approximately a half million Americans injure their eyes. As a matter of fact, the leading cause of blindness among children is eye injury. The good news? It is estimated that proper safety measures could prevent 9 out of 10 eye injuries. Here are a few general eye safety tips garnered from a number of published sources:

• Wear protective eyewear. Most often recommended is eyewear made from polycarbonate plastic. Splash-proof goggles are recommended when you’re working with liquids. Sunglasses should be high quality with ultraviolet (UV) lenses.

• Remember, any liquid can splash and get in your eye. So, you are advised to wear protective glasses whenever you're working with detergents and cleaning solvents.

• Safety guards on power tools should be kept on power tools.

• More than 2,000 people suffer eye injuries each year from consumer fireworks. The most common advice: leave the fireworks shows to the professionals.

What is vision impairment?

Vision impairment means that a person's eyesight cannot be corrected to a "normal" level. It is a loss of vision that makes it hard or impossible to do daily tasks without specialized adaptations. Vision impairment may be caused by a loss of visual acuity, where the eye does not see objects as clearly as usual. It may also be caused by a loss of visual field, where the eye cannot see as wide an area as usual without moving the eyes or turning the head.

There are different ways of describing how severe a person's vision loss is. The World Health Organization defines "low vision" as visual acuity between 20/70 and 20/400, with the best possible correction, or a visual field of 20 degrees or less. "Blindness" is defined as a visual acuity worse than 20/400, with the best possible correction, or a visual field of 10 degrees or less. Someone with a visual acuity of 20/70 can see at 20 feet what someone with normal sight can see at 70 feet. Someone with a visual acuity of 20/400 can see at 20 feet what someone with normal sight can see at 400 feet. A normal visual field is about 160-170 degrees horizontally.

Vision impairment severity may be categorized differently for certain purposes. In the United States, for example, the term "legal blindness" is used to indicate that a person is eligible for certain education or federal programs. Legal blindness is defined as a visual acuity of 20/200 or worse, with the best possible correction, or a visual field of 20 degrees or less.

A functional vision evaluation can answer questions such as these:

• Can the person scan a room to find someone or something?

• What lighting is best for the person to do different tasks?

• How is the person’s vision used in his/her mobility?

Vision impairment changes how a child understands and functions in the world. Impaired vision can affect a child's cognitive, emotional, neurological, and physical development by possibly limiting the range of experiences and the kinds of information a child is exposed to.

Vision impairment is not very common among children; on average, about nine in every 10,000 children ages 3 to 10 years have low vision or blindness. Vision impairment is more common in older children (ages 6 to 10 years) than in younger children (ages 3 to 5 years).

Vision impairment is more common in older people than in children. A 2002 report by the National Eye Institute and Prevent Blindness America estimates that more than 1 million people ages 40 years or older in the United States are blind. Another 2.4 million are visually impaired. The report states that the number of adults with vision impairment likely will double over the next 30 years.

What causes vision impairment? Can it be prevented?

Vision impairment can be caused by damage to the eye itself that affects its ability to receive or process visual information. Impairment can also be due to the eye being shaped incorrectly, which can make it harder to focus on things. Vision impairment can also occur if the brain does not process visual information correctly. Vision impairment can occur anytime during a person's life, even before birth.

The most common causes of vision impairment among adults in the United States are diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma.

If you would like to learn more about a specific genetic condition that you think could cause vision impairment, you can go to the National Library of Medicine's Genetics Home Reference Web site. Information on each genetic condition includes symptoms, how common it is, related genes, treatments, and links to resources where you can learn more about the condition. The Genetics Home Reference also can help you learn more about genetics, including genetic testing, genetic counseling, and gene therapy. The web address is:

Basket Draws Interest

CWAB offers a variety of on-going fund-raisers. Each offers consumers and the community an opportunity to obtain items crafted by individuals associated with CWAB.

A hand-woven basket made by CWAB consumer Heather McComas, owner of "Three Blind Mice Basket Weaving" will be available as a prize during the annual CWAB consumer Christmas dinner.

This basket is a double-handle picnic basket stained in golden oak and filled with all the necessities for a picnic. Items inside include a tablecloth, plates, tumblers, bowls, silverware, salt and pepper shakers and condiment bottles.

Tickets are $1 each. Drawing is December 4 at the annual Christmas dinner.

Call 522-6991 to learn more.

The article features a quarter-page photo of the picnic basket and its contents.

Audio description for TV could be mandated again

By Francis Petruziello

SCAN - Agency News - Cleveland Sight Center

August 2004

Not long ago, after a federal court ruling, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ended its mandate on television affiliates to broadcast their programming with audio-video technology. As a result, TV programs are being audio described voluntarily by network and cable TV, which has dramatically reduced the number of accessible TV programs. But there is hope.

This term, Congress plans to introduce the Video Description Restoration Act (VDRA) to - once again - mandate accessibility for the procurement of audio-video technologies. The VDRA will restore the video description rules that were overturned in the federal court decision and will give the FCC the authority to restore its minimum audio description requirements.

The VDRA will further provide rules and regulations to ensure that audio-video description can be accessed through video programming and emergency video programming. It is projected that within the first year, all video programming produced and exhibited will require video description. Also to be guaranteed after the first year of the enactment of this legislation will be readily accessible means of utilizing the second audio programming channel, the availability of onscreen navigation, and the requirement of providers to notify viewers about the existence of programs containing video description through ordinary distribution channels.

The passage of the Video Description Restoration Act will be a victory for people who are visually impaired or blind and want to enjoy the TV experience and become better informed about what is going on in their communities and the world.

You are encouraged to call, write, or e-mail your congressional representatives and ask him or her to support the VDRA. You can access your Congressional Representative or State Senator on-line at either www.house.gov or www.senate.gov and email them immediately.

SCAN guest columnist, Francis Petruziello, a Cleveland Sight Center client, is a student at Cleveland State University, studying Journalism and Public Affairs.

DVS Guide Update

Due to spiraling costs, WGBH (Boston) has made the difficult decision to stop producing a print and braille version of the DVS (Descriptive Video Service) Guide, twice yearly. As a result, the number of DVS E-Guides is increased from two to four per year. You can sign up to receive these via e-mail (simply send your request to access@wgbh.org), or visit the web site  access.wgbh.org,  as each E-Guide is posted there. You may also call the automated phone line at 800-333-1203 to listen to the latest E-Guide or DVS Home Video catalogue.

This year the DVS Home Video collection will expand to include Cold Mountain, Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat, Peter Pan, Mystic River, Cheaper by the Dozen and Nova: Why the Towers Fell.

HOW TO ACCESS DVS

In order to receive Descriptive Video Service (DVS) on television, viewers must have either a television with stereo, a VCR with the Second Audio Program (SAP), both of which are standard, or a stand alone SAP receiver. To access the narrated visual descriptions on a television program or home video, simply activate the SAP feature, which can be located by consulting the equipment manual or by calling the equipment manufacturer.

A stand-alone SAP receiver, which functions somewhat like a radio, can be tuned in to a channel that broadcasts the description sound track. The SAP device may be used in addition to a television, or for audio only, and is available in either pre-tuned or adjustable versions. SAP receivers may be purchased from FM Atlas: 218-879-7676.

(Excerpted from DVS Guide Winter/Spring 2005.)

"Northeast Corner" by Steve Albro

"Scan" Agency News

Cleveland Sight Center - August 2004

Recently, I was at a meeting in which a lively discussion took place regarding accessible transportation. Points about transit and the ADA were raised. A person who was recently disabled asked, "What is the ADA?" We answered: The ADA is the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is an act of Congress that was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush in 1990. It mandated that persons with disabilities have a right to access most public places, services and employment. To implement this law Congress and various federal departments set rules and standards that would enable access. In public transportation the ADA meant transit that is open to everyone (buses and trains) must be available to persons with disabilities. For persons who cannot use accessible regular transit because of a disability, a para-transit system would provide the transportation on the regular transit route.

For many in the disability movement the ADA is the Declaration of Independence, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil Rights Act combined.

It was not so long ago that persons with severe disabilities were generally called "invalids," "shut-ins" and other specific characterizations that today have the impact of four letter words. These characterizations lumped individuals into groups by preceding the term with the word, "the." Families were expected to take care of their family members. If there was no family or if the family could not keep them, individuals who were disabled were placed in a home or asylum. In this context, there was not much opportunity for one to plan an independent life. Architectural access was a dream of a few individuals and families, rather than a part of public consciousness.

The idea of environmental access began appearing in limited building codes and as public law in the 1970’s. The front entrance of Cleveland Sight Center was completed in 1966 and was wheel chair accessible. This was done by choice. Many other social service buildings at that time were an accessibility nightmare. Not many architects were familiar with the accessibility standards of the time. Many had the attitude that accessible design was not needed because you never saw disabled persons. Well, duh!

The public transit industry had a similar attitude in terms of accessibility. Buses, light rail cars, and rail stations had stairs. All signage was in print and frequently suspended from the ceiling or on a wall across the track from the platform. My personal favorite was the painted yellow line near the track that everyone should stand behind.

After years of struggle, the ADA made independence much more realistic. We need to continue to insist on the rights extended by the ADA.

The article features a photo of the author, Steve Albro. He appears to be somewhat stocky in build with grey-white hair. He is wearing a business suit and is broadly smiling.

Recreational Activities Resume

With end of Summer near and the beginning of the school term, it’s time to turn our attention once again to popular CWAB recreational activities.

Linda Worthy - CWAB Recreation Coordinator - has announced the resumption of both Goalball and Bowling.

"Since Labor Day is Monday, September 6th, and I will be at Space Camp the following week, the first date for Bowling will be Monday, September 27th. Goalball will begin on Friday, October 1st," Worthy said.

Bowlers meet each Monday from Noon to 2:30 p.m. at Colonial Lanes on 5th St. West in Huntington.

Goalball is played at the Second Presbyterian Church on Jefferson Ave. from 6 to 8 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

For information on each of these activities, call 522-6991.

The article features two artwork graphics. One, at the top shows two bowling pins being struck by a bowling ball with the word "Bowling" curved around them. The bottom graphic shows a artwork rendering of a goalball player with the word "goalball" arched around it.

Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind and the Ceredo-Kenova Memorial Public Library are pleased to announce the availability of new adaptive technology at the library to better assist the blind and visually impaired.

Dianna Ward, Adaptive Technologist for CWAB, has adapted two computer systems (one of which was a gift from Marathon Ashland Petroleum) with ZoomText and Window-Eyes software (these enhancements enable screen magnification and audio screen reading abilities of both machines). "The library hopes to soon add a third computer equally equipped along with a CCTV and other devices," Ward continued.

The Ceredo Kenova Memorial Public Library is the main library of the Wayne County Public Library serving Southwestern West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky, and is part of the Western Counties Regional Library System and is conveniently located at 1200 Oak Street in Kenova.

Hours of operation are:

Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed on Sundays

For library information call, 453-2462. For information on adaptive technology, call CWAB at 522-6991.

There is a photo of the C-K library with this article.

Taxi Time!

Time to place your order for non-CWAB transportation passes. Choices this year are:

Plans are underway to purchase these passes and the Services Division needs to know your preference - whether you wish to continue with the package you regularly receive, or if you wish to change.

Call 522-6991 before August 31^st.

There is a graphic with this article - it is or a taxtcab.

Braille classes offered

(The title is also printed in braille characters in the print edition)

Braille: an organized system of dots representing the English language has been a lifeline for millions of individuals throughout the world. Braille isn’t just for the blind anymore.

Now anyone with a desire to learn this form of communication can do so in a few short weeks. CWAB’s Orientation & Mobility instructor Nancy Henderson is offering instructional sessions to anyone interested. Classes will be arranged on a twice-weekly basis.

`For details and scheduling, call CWAB’s Services Division at 522-6991.

There is a graphic representation of the braille magazine cover design included in the print edition article.

CWAB Support Group Schedule

Here is an updated list of meeting times for CWAB’s support groups.

Group A: Mattie Smith - 2nd & 4th Thurs.

10 a.m. to Noon

Group B: Juanita Souder 1st & 3rd Thurs.

10 a.m. to Noon

Group C: (Working) Patty Aldridge 2nd & 4th Thurs.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Group D (Diabetic) Kim Blake 1st & 3rd Tue.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Group F: Brenda Blake - 2nd & 4th Tue.

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Group I: (ages 18 - 30) Brooke Dowdy - 2nd & 4th Fri.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Support groups provide a vital link between news, information, social activities, and friendship between individuals with the same interests. Transportation is provided free to any CWAB consumer. Support groups regularly meet in CWAB’s activities room with many taking the opportunity to take special trips to area places of interest. Volunteers are always welcome to assist with arrangements such as snacks, crafts, or being a sighted guide. For information on support groups or volunteering, call the Services Division at 522-6991.

There is a photo with this article. The picture shows a group of CWAB consumers seated around a table as taken during a recent support group meeting.

Continuing CWAB’s radio Outreach

CWAB Executive Director, Paul Slone, joins "Tri-State Today" host Geof Sturm each month for discussion, interviews and up-to-date information about services and activities from Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind.

Weather Watch

Lisa Teachman- Meteorologist

WSAZ Newschannel 3

Severe Weather Season ... ARE YOU PREPARED?

The official start of Spring was March 20, but tornado season started early. Louisiana and Texas both have seen their first tornadoes of the year. Here at home, it's been relatively quiet with the exception of a severe thunderstorm warning or two. Every year we see a few tornadoes, but not that many.

Before this type of severe weather strikes, you and your family need to have a safety plan. We are asked many times , "What's the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?"

A "watch" means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to occur. A "warning" means that a tornado has either been indicated on radar or someone in the field has seen it. Whenever a watch is issued, it's important to keep a close eye to the sky and your television tuned to WSAZ. But if a warning is issued, then you and your family need to act immediately.

When I say act, that means get to shelter! A basement is the best place to hide from a tornado, preferably underneath the staircase. However, many of us have a home without a basement. As a girl born and raised in Tornado Alley, I remember what it was like to face a tornado without a basement. Our plan was to take the mattress off my bed and put it in our hallway. This was the best place because it put as many walls as we could get between us and the storm.

What do you do if you're caught on Interstate 64? We've all been told since we were young that we should get into a ditch, but recent research suggests this isn't the best place to seek shelter. After the devastating tornado on May 3, 1999 in Oklahoma City, the ditches were filled with debris - not a good place to be if a piece of wood is traveling more than 200 mph right at your head! What you should do is stop at a restaurant or a local business and seek shelter there. Don't try to out run the tornado because you never know how fast or in what direction the tornado is moving.

Many of us have seen the infamous video from television news crews of a father and his two children taking shelter underneath an overpass. This is a VERY BAD idea! I have to bring up the 1999 tornado in Oklahoma City again. Because of that tornado video, several families left their homes and sought shelter underneath overpasses. A few of these people died. If you've ever been under an overpass on a windy day, then you know it acts like a wind tunnel. With the strong winds of a tornado, you might get blown out of the underpass.

More than 50 percent of children in each classroom that I speak to are afraid of tornadoes. Before spring severe weather season kicks into high gear, talk to your children about their fears. Get them involved in the severe weather plan, it just might help them.

To receive severe watches and warnings as soon as the National Weather Service issues them, go to wsaz.com and subscribe to our free First Warning Personal Forecasts.

The printed article features a professional photo of Lisa Teachman. She has shoulder-length dark hair, is wearing a dark color outfit, and she is broadly smiling..

The Pilot Club of Huntington presents their 52nd Annual Antiques Show and Sale

September 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2004 at the

Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Huntington, WV.

On September 24th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. the "Preview" will give visitors their first opportunity to see and purchase the spectacular antiques available at this year's show, plus enjoy a dessert buffet and entertainment.

• Antique show hours:

• Saturday: 10 a. m. to 7 p.m.

• Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.

Over 40 dealers from 10 states will have a wide variety of antiques including coins, linens, cut glass, primitives, quilts, American and English furniture, jewelry, silver, clocks and much more.

Admission:

Preview tickets $15 (good for all 3 days)

Saturday and Sunday $6 (good for both days).

For more information, contact Mary Pat Owen at 304-736-3513.

CWAB Fund-raisers

"Golf Ball Dog"

These creatures take on a character of their own after careful customization.

The "dogs" can be fashioned to represent virtually any sports team color combination!

"Hanging Rock Rebel"

Lt. John Blue's war in West Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley

by Dan Oates - Narrated by Dave McLain

Relive the travels of Lt. Blue through the Battle of Gettysburg to life in four Confederate prisons.

"Spring 2001 Gospel Concert"

CWAB is offering its September 29, 2001 Gospel Concert on CD or tape.

Featured performances by: Kayla Carter, Kermit Nance, Patty Aldridge, Lisa Blankenship, The Bible Apostolic Church Choir, and Redeemed.

These CWAB produced items make great gifts!

Reserve yours by calling 304-522-6991

Call 522-6991, to place your order

Recipe of the month - Corn Dogs

Mix corn meal with flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg and milk; blend in melted shortening. Mix well.

Skewer frankfurters and dip in batter. Stand skewer-side up and fry in deep-fat fryer at 350oF (175oC) until golden brown, about 2 or 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Makes 8 servings.

Copyright 2004 - Hope Pryor

www.cooksrecipes.com.

All rights Reserved - Used by Permission

Control your assets after you are gone.

Please remember Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind when you write your will or would like to make other charitable gifts.

Contact Paul Slone, Executive Director at (304) 522-6991.