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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below are some news items and critical actions from the NFB<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>News:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><a name="_Hlk176785248"><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Rideshare Rally in San Francisco:</span></b><o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176785248'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind announced an upcoming Rideshare Rally at the Lyft and Uber headquarters on October 15 in San Francisco, California. Join our demonstration to protest rideshare discrimination against blind people using guide dogs and white canes. Please let us know if you are interested in attending this demonstration by submitting the </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/rideshare-rally-interest"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176785248'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Rideshare Rally Interest Form</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176785248'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176785248'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. We have secured a hotel block at the Crowne Plaza near the San Francisco airport, and you can book a room at $139, plus taxes and fees, per night. </span></span><a href="https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=URLCA&checkInDate=14&checkInMonthYear=092024&checkOutDate=16&checkOutMonthYear=092024&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=BLD&cn=no&viewfullsite=true"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176785248'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>You can make your reservation on the Crowne Plaza website</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176785248'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176785248'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. You can also call the hotel at 650-342-9200 and ask to reserve a room in the “National Federation” block. The exact location and rally route will be shared in the coming weeks. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk176785248'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Accessible In-Person Voting Webinar:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>One of our government affairs specialists, Jeff Kaloc, will be hosting a Zoom webinar regarding accessible in-person voting on Thursday, September 12, at 12:00 p.m., eastern. The Zoom information for the webinar is below:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join Zoom Meeting</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97049830716"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97049830716</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meeting ID: 970 4983 0716</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dare to Be Remarkable Conference: </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We are calling all rehabilitation professionals to submit your presentation proposals by September 20 for the </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/dare-be-remarkable"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>2024 National Federation of the Blind Dare to Be Remarkable conference</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. The conference will be held from November 11 – November 13 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Registration is $400 until October 5 and $500 after October 6. Register for the event on our website, </span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/dare-be-remarkable"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Dare to Be Remarkable conference</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please direct all inquiries to the conference organizers, Edward Bell (<a href="mailto:ebell@latech.edu">ebell@latech.edu</a> or 318-257-4554) or Anil Lewis (<a href="mailto:alewis@nfb.org">alewis@nfb.org</a> or 410-659-9314, extension 2374).</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Virtual Career Fair:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register for the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Career Fair being held October 22, 1:00–4:00 p.m., eastern, via Zoom. Jobseekers, this is an opportunity to find your occupational passion. Employers, this is a chance to connect with great talent. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><a href="https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Career Fair – Jobseeker Registration</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=606"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Career Fair – Employer Registration</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jobseekers, please direct all questions to our jobseeker liaison, Lia Stone, at </span><a href="mailto:evangeliastone@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>evangeliastone@gmail.com</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Employers, please direct all questions to our employer liaison, Charles Bennett, at </span><a href="mailto:cbennett@cocenter.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>cbennett@cocenter.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Preauthorized Contributions (PAC):</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Can you help the National Federation of the Blind on a regular basis? Please consider joining our preauthorized contribution plan. Starting at $5 monthly, you can help us turn dreams into reality and raise expectations. Visit: </span><a href="https://nfb.org/pac"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>https://nfb.org/pac</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> to fill out the online form or email </span><a href="mailto:pac@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>pac@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> for additional information.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Blind Equality Achievement Month Planning:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind celebrates the organized blind movement during October each year across the country. Please submit your events, activities, and celebrations to </span><a href="mailto:web@nfb.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>web@nfb.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> so they can be posted on </span><a href="https://nfb.org/blind-month"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>https://nfb.org/blind-month</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. If you need items or ideas, check out </span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/view?id=2378&reset=1"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>the free literature resources and White Cane Awareness Day Proclamation</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. Reminder: please only use Blind Equality Achievement Month, Blind Month, or #BlindMonth when referring to and promoting activities. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NFB-NEWSLINE<sup>®</sup> Now Available on the SensePlayer:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Subscribers can now download the content of their favorite publications to the SensePlayer from Selvas BLV. In order to get this new capability, you will need to update the software on your player and then identify a set of favorite publications that you want to read. If you need assistance with the software upgrade, please contact Selvas BLV at 512-837-2000 or email them at </span><a href="mailto:support@selvasblv.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>support@selvasblv.com</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. If you would like to apply for the NFB-NEWSLINE service or if you need your subscriber codes, please call us at 866-504-7300.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dream Makers Circle:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle. It is easier than you think. You can visit your bank and convert an account to a POD (payable on death) bank account, which is payable after your passing to the National Federation of the Blind or one of our affiliates. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of {insert state} can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income-generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement plan, IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or list the NFB as one of several beneficiaries. For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at 410-659-9314, extension 2422 or at <a href="mailto:pchang@nfb.org">pchang@nfb.org</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Reminders:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Vehicle Donations:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The National Federation of the Blind uses car donations to improve the education of blind children, distribute free white canes, help veterans, and so much more. We have partnered with Vehicles for Charity to process donated vehicles. Please call toll-free 855-659-9314, and a representative can make arrangements, or you can donate online by visiting </span><a href="http://www.nfb.org/vehicledonations"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>www.nfb.org/vehicledonations</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dates to Keep in Mind:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(all times eastern)</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>February 3, 2025: Great Gathering-In </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>February 3-6, 2025: Washington Seminar</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>July 8-13, 2025: National Convention; New Orleans, Louisiana</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Wednesday, November 6, 8:00 p.m. </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Chapter Presidents Calls</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thursday, September 12, and Sunday, September 15, at 8:00 p.m. </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Thursday, December 19, and Sunday, December 22, at 8:00 p.m.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ronza Othman, </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>443-426-4110<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pronouns: she, her, hers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>