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Maryland helps Santa read to kids
Don’t know what to get that ‘hard to buy for person’
on your Christmas list? Let the Maryland Chapter, through a
collaboration with the Verizon Reads program, lend a hand.
Donate money in that person’s name to Santa Reads and the
Pioneers will send you a "Gifting Certificate." ($2.00 mailing
charge) Donating dollars to Santa Reads will gift books to
children in hospitals, shelters and children’s centers
throughout Maryland in your name. For every dollar you donate,
the Pioneers will give a book to a child. To order, go to
http://www.verizonmarylandpioneers.org/index.htm. |
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Pioneers Logo Brass Ornament
Custom-made for our Estore, this brass polished
and lacquered ornament includes a combination of etching, knockouts
and sandblasting. It is packaged in a clear poly bag with a red
ribbon attached. At 3” wide by 2” tall, this elegant ornament makes
a classy stocking stuffer or recognition gift. Price: $4 for one or
two pieces - $10 for three piece set – plus shipping.
Order a 1949 Dodge Power Truck
now and receive a free Pioneer bucket truck. The Dodge Truck is a
limited edition die-cast replica with remarkable detailing. $23.95,
plus shipping. Go to
http://www.verizonpioneers.org/Estore.htm.
Order by December 18 for Christmas
delivery. |
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Verizon communicates off - and online with its customers
with disabilities
People with disabilities will tell you that technology
is a great tool and a great equalizer in terms of helping them
communicate. As a telecommunications pioneer, Verizon has long had
programs, products, and services designed to improve and advance the
opportunities for the one in five Americans with a disability.
Tens of thousands of callers have benefited from the Verizon
Centers for Customers with Disabilities (VCCDs) in Massachusetts and
California. Staffed by expert consultants, the VCCDs provide an
array of services such as switching a customer to large type or
Braille billing, and recommending and ordering innovative phone
equipment. You can learn more about the VCCDs by calling
800-974-6006 V/TTY.
The growing constituency of people with disabilities and their
caretakers are also discovering Forward Access, Verizon’s online
newsletter created as resource especially for their needs. The
newsletter provides its readers with industry updates and personal
profiles—ranging from WNBA stars to “bird listeners!” —as well as
information on new products and opportunities, both from within the
Verizon network of services and throughout the disabilities
community. It’s a great way to stay in touch with Verizon’s ongoing
efforts. Check out Forward Access either as a PDF or a screen-ready
html on
www.verizon.com/forwardaccess. |
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Jacob thanks Verizon West Chapter
Dear Verizon,
Thank you for the Dictionary. I have ben reading it a lot.
I have ben lokeing at the back of the book whar the sign
language and Braille is. I have been fineding some wherds and
prnosing them.
Your friend,
Jacob |
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Jan Liebner, Life Member of the
Year
Excelsior Chapter, Buffalo Club
Jan has been a Life Member for five years
and has been the Western Area’s Pioneer Store Manager for three
years. She has reported 600 hours plus for the year
(administrative and participation). She publicized and recruited
many volunteers for projects by personal request at the Pioneer
Store and through phone calls, flyers and attendance at Pioneer
meetings. Jan has brought new projects to the Pioneers, such as
Harvest House. Her management of the store with an annual bottom
line of $8,000 profit has proven to be a significant
contribution as a fund raiser to the Active Council and three
Life Member Clubs.
More info. |
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Congratulations, Verizon!
The Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) recently awarded
the Verizon Corporation its annual Americans with Disabilities Act
Eagle Award. DRA, a national disability law center based in
California, gives out the award to leaders in creating employment,
product design, and appropriate accommodations for people with
disabilities.
More info.
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If you'd like to join the Verizon
TelecomPioneers, please e-mail Steve Kohn at
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