[4Alabama] National Convention Highlights and Other Announcements

[Jennifer Reeves]

*National Convention Highlights:*

Thanks again to our members, sponsors, exhibitors, and everyone who made
#NFB24 a success. A post-convention survey is being sent out soon. We are
excited for your feedback. The convention highlights will be posted at
nfb.org/convention by July 31. Access the following highlights, which are
now available:

·         2024 Banquet Address: “Dignity, Respect, and Determination: The
Momentum of the Blind People's Movement
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nfb.org/resources/speeches-and-reports/banquet-speeches/dignity-respect-and-determination-momentum-blind&source=gmail-imap&ust=1722363791000000&usg=AOvVaw1qjqSegLm1_Sg-HuUMauzE>
”


*Dare to Be Remarkable Conference *

Mark your calendars for November 11-13 for the National Federation of the
Blind 2024 Dare to Be Remarkable
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nfb.org/programs-services/education/dare-be-remarkable&source=gmail-imap&ust=1722363791000000&usg=AOvVaw2_ytDpWj63pxS58ybev6es>
conference,
a three-day national conference held at the Jernigan Institute for
education and rehabilitation professionals who work with blind students and
adults to be. Registration is $400 until October 5 and $500 beginning on
October 6. More registration details are coming soon. Please direct all
inquiries to the conference organizers Edward Bell, at ebell at latech.edu or
318-257-4554, or Anil Lewis, at alewis at nfb.org or 410-659-9314, extension
2374.


*NFB Comments on Problems with EAC’s Voter Registration Process:*

Last Friday, we submitted comments to the Election Assistance Commission
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements/comments-eac-accessible-digital-form-filler-tool&source=gmail-imap&ust=1722363791000000&usg=AOvVaw11fq7LI4vpoL3yn_Lv-jPn>
regarding its national voter registration form. We reported problems with
the accessibility of the associated pdf along with the handwritten
signature requirement.


*Blind Americans Return to Work Act:*

On June 28, Congressman Pete Sessions (Texas) introduced the Blind
Americans Return to Work Act in the House of Representatives. Congressman
Kweisi Mfume (Maryland) was the lead cosponsor, and the bill number is H.R.
8878. As a reminder, the Blind Americans Return to Work Act will eliminate
the SSDI earnings cliff by instituting a two-for-one phaseout for any
income earned above the substantial gainful activity threshold. Since
introduction, the bill has already gained a second cosponsor in
Representative Donald Davis of North Carolina. Please be sure to call or
email your member in the House and ask them to cosponsor H.R. 8878, the
Blind Americans Return to Work Act.


*Social Security Administration Kiosks:*

On July 8, the Social Security Administration announced that it now had
ADA-compliant kiosks available in most of their local offices. These new
kiosks are “designed to enhance accessibility and ease of use for all
visitors, particularly those who are blind or have low vision.” One of the
new kiosks was available in the exhibit hall during our national
convention.









The National Federation of the Blind Presidential Release #540
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases&source=gmail-imap&ust=1722363791000000&usg=AOvVaw09FChtwIB81HXa7_ikB937>
is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, at 8:00 p.m., eastern. Mark your
calendar. Zoom Meeting ID 979 1008 0432
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97910080432&source=gmail-imap&ust=1722363791000000&usg=AOvVaw3TuMZK6QnfTdmUu-Sd5jE3>.
Please submit questions to cdanielsen at nfb.org with #PR540 in the subject
line.















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