From: David Andrews 
Subject: February Braille Monitor Now Available
     The Braille Monitor for February, 1998 is now
available for downloading or file request from NFB NET.  It can
be had under the file names BRLM9802.ZIP or BRLM9802.TXT.
     the Monitor can be downloaded from NFB NET by calling (612)
696-1975, n,8,1 at
300 to 33.6K baud.  You can also now reach NFB NET via the
Internet by Telnetting to nfbnet.org.
You can also file request it by using the magic file name monitor
from Fidonet 1:282/1045.
     You can also get the Braille Monitor via NfB's new file
distribution system called NFB-FDN.  If you operate a
Fidonet-compatible BBS, and wish to get connected to NFB-FDN, to
receive NFB-related files automatically, then contact Fidonet
1:282/1045 for more information.  You must have a
Fidonet-compliant BBS setup and be able to process Tick files.
We will deliver the Monitor and
other NFB-related files to your BBS doorstep, automatically, each
month.
     The Braille Monitor is also available on CompuServe.  It is
located in Library 5 of the Disabilities Forum, "go disfor."
You can also now have the Monitor sent to you via internet
e-mail.
Send a message to listserv@braille.org and leave the subject
blank.
Put "subscribe brl-monitor " in the body of the
message.
Finally, the Braille Monitor is available via anonymous FTP from
nfb.org or from our World Wide Web site on the Internet at
http://www.nfb.org.
     This month's Monitor contains a wide variety of articles
including one on Mr. Magoo, Disney, and the NFB; plus the results
of some interesting research on Braille and employment by Ruby
Ryles, and more.  the contents for the issue is as follows:
Retraction Requested
     by Barbara Pierce
Of Mr. Magoo, Disney, and the National Federation of the Blind
     by Marc Maurer
Watch for Details
The Impact of Braille Reading Skills on Employment,
Income, Education, and Reading Habits
     by Ruby Ryles Ph.D.
One Family's Fight for an Appropriate Education
     by Jim Marks
Changing Perceptions About Blindness by the Hundreds
     by E. Randy Cox
Challenging Biblical Stereotypes of the Blind
     by Elizabeth J. Browne
My Undiscovered Future
     by Kevin D. Ledford
Letter to Missouri's Governor
     by Kevan C. Worley
Despite Blindness, Couple Sees Joys of Life
     by Darci Smith
Questions and NFB Answers
     by Betty Woodward
To and From the Convention Hotel
     by Norma Crosby
Science Museum's Hands-on Exhibits Let Visitors See Dinos,
Reach for the Stars
     by Kelly Melhart
Emerson Foulke Dies
     by Marc Maurer
Recipes
Monitor Miniatures
     Happy reading!
David Andrews
p.s.  All of the recipes this month were contributed by yours
truly...
David Andrews, dandrews@visi.com
Telnet to nfbnet.org
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