I've been a life member for years also.  You might want to explore the site
and read some of the articles up there.  

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 12:02 PM
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Subject: Re: Is ARRL Worth It?

Blind hams can join ARRL for a reduced cost of $8/year, without QST = (which
is available throughNLS a month or so behind).=20

Having said that, while many articles are not available in accessible =
PDF's, those are mostly older articles, pre-1990'ish. Newer stuff is in =
PDF's with text in.=20

Is it worth joining ARRL? I think so, if ofr no other reason than that =
they are our national amateur radio voice.=20
--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Jan 19, 2012, at 11:36 AM, David thurmond wrote:

> I was considering joining ARRL, but I was wondering if it is worth it  
>for us blind hams.  The reason I say this is that QST, as far as I  
>know, is not accessible to us, and even the few articles on projects  
>and techniques for blind hams are in an Adobe format that does not  
>contain the accessibility information one usually finds in them these  
>days.
>=20
> So, what do you all think?  Seems we blind folks are left out of a lot  
>of the good stuff.  What are the benefits that I might be missing?
>=20
> And, having said that, I can't complain unless I am willing to do  
>something to change things for the better, so if anyone on the list  
>knows of any opportunities for me to contribute and make things more  
>accessible, I would do it in a minute!
>=20
> 73,
>=20
> David Thurmond, KK4ADV