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Four years ago, Sanford Rosenthal decided to form a writers group for persons with disabilities. He knew that there were some horror stories that people in the disabled community had experienced--and thought that their stories could help change lives for the better if more individuals knew what the thoughts and feelings of persons with disabilities were. Behind Our Eyes now holds teleconferences on the first and third Sundays of the month, bringing together authors with disabilities from all over the U.S.
The group has now published an anthology that is available in print or through the Talking Books libraries across the nation now. It was written by 27 authors connected by telephone and computer from Walla Walla, Washington State to Florida and Maine. One author lives in Ireland and one in Germany. They write about human emotions that know no national boundaries.
Behind Our Eyes needs donations so it can hire professional mentors to help budding authors improve their writing skills and purchase software to enable blind authors to hear their words as they are being written. All persons with disabilities are welcome to join.
Listen now to Rosenthal (Florida), Rebecca Hein (Wyoming), Bobbi LaChance (Maine), and Abbie Johnson Taylor (Wyoming) together via audioconference as they discuss their writing and the enormous, positive effect Behind Our Eyes has had on their lives. And of course, support the nonprofit as generously as you can!
National Program: Using Facebook to Fundraise
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Too many nonprofits follow the crowd. They don't lead the pack. They rush to use the latest technology/Internet crazes (Twitter, YouTube, Facebook) without knowing how to make money from them. In this first in an ongoing series of programs and segments devoted to social media, hear Brian Ross Lee (www.brianrosslee.com) explain how to maximize Facebook for fundraising. He's an expert in search engine optimization, pay-pay-per click positioning, and other revenue-generating strategies in cyberspace. Discover what Facebook is--and isn't. Find out how to capitalize on the fact that over 300 million users worldwide are on Facebook. Brian answers the crucial question, What do I do once potential donors have gotten to my Facebook page? Of course, he cautions you against the pitfalls that torpedo too many nonprofits' success--and shares tips and tricks so you can lead the pack. Listen now--and to his future features about YouTube, Twitter, and other social media!
National Program:
Spotlight on The United Negro College Fund
Listen Now www.uncf.org, 800-331-2244
Almost everyone knows the slogan, "A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste," and yet minds (people's futures) continue to be wasted, simply because motivated and talented young men and women cannot afford to go to college. Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO of UNCF, describes the challenges and successes of his 65-year-old organization. Ian V. Rowe, Deputy Director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, explains the foundation's special commitment to UNCF through the Gates Millennium Scholars Program. You'll also hear the inspiring success stories of three stellar Gates Millennium Scholars: Gunnar Larson, Jamie Stevenson, and Lina Mendez-Benavidez. And finally Edie Pearson, who raises money for UNCF in South Florida brings our program back to basics. She reminds listeners of the importance of contributing to UNCF. Listen now--and make as generous a contribution as you can.
Beasley Broadcast Group Autism Initiative Listen Now
Listen to a special Beasley Broadcast Group Autism Initiative. Listeners in North Carolina, Nevada, Georgia, Florida, and Pennsylvania will hear from organizations and experts on autism in their state and community. Hear what they have to say and contact them for help finding diagnostic and clinical services.
Segment 1: David Laxton of the Autism Society of North Carolina (919-743-0204, www.autismsociety-nc.org) defines autism and related conditions, then identifies the "warning signs" that parents, teachers, and other
professionals should know.
Segment 2: Dr. Patrick Ghezzi of the Early Childhood Autism Program at the University of Nevada, Reno (775-784-1170, www.unr.edu) describes the comprehensive, in-home, intensive services that his program provides.
Segment 3: Karen Simmons of the Kaleidoscope ABA School in Canton, Georgia (678-880-0320, www.kaleidoscopeaba.org) talks about how she and her colleagues use applied behavior analysis to educate and train the 11 children (ages 3 to 12) at her school.
Segment 4: Ann Levene of the Palm Beach School for Autism in Lantana Florida (561-533-9917, www.pbsfa.org) describes her devastation at learning that her 18-month-old son was autistic--and her delight at his graduating from his school this year.
Segment 5: Patti Erickson, president of the Autism Society of America Greater Philadelphia Chapter 610-270-9544, pattirobpatti@comcast.net) and the mother of an 18-year-old autistic daughter, talks about the support system her organization provides for parents of children with autism--as well as her daughter's major progress and lifelong needs.
