Yesterday, I posted a message concerning the appointment of
Curtis Chong as the Director of Technology by the National
Federation of the Blind. It would seem that this message has
raised a number of questions. No, richard Ring has not lost his
job. He will remain as Director of the International Braille and
Technology Center for the Blind. And yes, Curtis will be moving
to Baltimore to take his new position.
Below are two messages, one from Curtis Chong himself, and one
from Jim Gashel, the NFB's Director of Governmental Affairs which
should answer any remaining questions. I am sorry for any
confusion I may have caused.
David Andrews
From: Curtis Chong <Chong99@concentric.net>
To: Multiple recipients of NFBnet NFB-Talk Mailing Lis...
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 1997 1:26 pm
Subject: New Job (Forward From dandrews@visi.com)
Greetings to Everyone:
As Dave Andrews has said, I have accepted a job as Director of
Technology for the National Federation of the Blind. My official
start date is Monday, August 18. And yes, I will be moving to
Baltimore. If you do not hear much from me on the e-mail front,
it is because I am busily engaged in activities to get ready for
the move. To say that things are hectic right now is an
understatement.
Needless to say, I am excited about the challenges and
opportunities of this new job. After having worked in "regular"
industry for approximately twenty years (I started out as a
programmer trainee with the State of Minnesota in the fall of
1977), I am making a complete "life change," from commercial
mainframe computing to the field of blindness-related technology.
Of course, many of you know that I have been involved with
technology issues for the blind in my "spare" time, among other
things, in my capacity as President of the National Federation of
the Blind in Computer Science. I expect that work to continue.
I also expect to be learning many many new things as I adjust to
my new situation.
Many of you have sent me congratulatory messages via private
e-mail, and for those words of support, I am extremely grateful.
I am flattered that so many of you expect positive things from me
as I assume my new duties. Here's hoping that your faith is
justified.
Regards,
Curtis Chong chong99@concentric.net
From: Jim Gashel
To: All Msg #997,
Jul-23-97 04:25:56
Subject: Re: Director of Technology Appointment
From: Jim Gashel <jgashel@blazie.com>
Subject: Re: Director of Technology Appointment
Hello Ron:
the short answer is right where he is. With the addition of
curtis chong and Dr. Michael goss, we are simply making a
significant expansion in our work to shape the development of
advanced technology applications for blind people. Mr. Ring is
great as director of the international braille and technology
center, and that is exactly what he will continue to do. On
Tue, 22 Jul 1997, Ron Smith wrote:
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> So where does this leave Rich Ring?
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Thanks,
J. G.
David Andrews (dandrews@visi.com)
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