<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from My IPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org><br><b>Date:</b> September 27, 2021 at 5:30:23 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Denice Brown <dbrown8827@aol.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Join us Friday, October 1: Presidential Release and Blind Equality Achievement Month</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> National Federation of the Blind <webmaster@nfb.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><!--[if gte mso 9]>
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<h1 style="margin-top:16px"><span style="font-size:28pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Let’s Celebrate Blind Equality Achievement Month</span></span></h1>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Remember history. Advance equality. Celebrate accomplishments. October is Blind Equality Achievement Month. The National Federation of the Blind knows the true capacity of blind people, and we confront the misconceptions that create barriers to our dreams–including our career aspirations and employment goals. Here are some things to expect and take advantage of during the month of October: employment, independence, and more.</span></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:3px"><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Attend the Presidential Release, October 1, at Noon Eastern</span></span></h2>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Join President Mark Riccobono for the monthly presidential release of the National Federation of the Blind. Members of the Federation are encouraged to attend and non-members are warmly welcomed. Submit questions in advance to <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23096&qid=6005341" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">cdanielsen@nfb.org</a> and put “PR509” in the subject line, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473. Please send in questions about employment topics. Attend this kickoff to Blind Equality Achievement Month, Friday, October 1, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern, via
Zoom (CC and Spanish available). Learn how to access the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23097&qid=6005341" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">October Presidential Release</a>.</span></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:3px"><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">#BlindMonth Activities Across the Country</span></span></h2>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind affiliates, chapters, and divisions are hosting activities all month long. Coordinators, please send in your events to <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23098&qid=6005341" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">web@nfb.org</a> to have them posted on <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23111&qid=6005341" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">https://nfb.org/blind-month</a>. </span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Share the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23099&qid=6005341" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Courtesy Rules of Blindness</a> with your friends and family.</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Drop into a <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23100&qid=6005341" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">fall state convention</a>.</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Stay tuned for more details on an upcoming gift matching opportunity.</span></span></li>
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<h2 style="margin-top:3px"><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Where the Blind Work Webinar</span></span></h2>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>Thursday, October 14 at 8 p.m. Eastern</strong> | Join us as we celebrate the work and accomplishments of blind and low-vision people with a panel discussion. Hear about what a typical day looks like, discover elements that prepare for career success, learn about alternative techniques and strategies used to do these jobs, as well as how to advocate for accommodations on the job. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23101&qid=6005341" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Register for the webinar today</a>.</span></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:3px"><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">White Cane Awareness Day</span></span></h2>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind celebrates <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23102&qid=6005341" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">White Cane Awareness Day</a> every year on October 15. For blind people, the white cane is an essential tool that gives us the ability to achieve a full and independent life. It allows us to move freely and safely from place to place—whether it's at work, at school, or around our neighborhoods.</span></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:3px"><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Social Media Request: Send in Your Memory Minute on Mentorship & Employment</span></span></h2>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For many, the mentorship among members is key to living the lives we want. We empower each other every day. The National Federation of the Blind is asking for members to post on social media one-minute videos of members talking about the value of mentorship and employment during Blind Equality Achievement Month. Using the hashtag #BlindMonth, share the positive impact that mentors within the Federation have had on your life and how opportunities to earn equal wages and other aspects of employment are valuable to you.</span></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:3px"><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">About Blind Equality Achievement Month</span></span></h2>
<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Formerly known as Meet the Blind Month, the National Federation of the Blind celebrates the organized blind movement during October. Throughout the month, our members conduct a variety of outreach activities in their local communities. Learn more at <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=23103&qid=6005341" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">https://nfb.org/blind-month</a>.</span></span></p>
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