[IABS-Talk] President Riccobono's notebook for the week of August 30

[Marilyn Green]

Critical Actions:

This Week: Attend the
September Presidential Release
—Captioning and Spanish Available:

The next Presidential Release of the National Federation of the Blind
will be Wednesday, September 1, at 8:00 p.m., eastern. There will be
an opportunity
for questions after President Riccobono’s remarks. Submit questions in
advance to
cdanielsen at nfb.org
 and put PR508 in the subject line or call 410-659-9314, extension
2473. Closed captions and Spanish interpretation will be available.
Join via Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/94690762213
 or one-tap mobile: +13017158592,,94690762213#

News:


Federation Opportunity: Be on a Committee:

Committees
 of the National Federation of the Blind are appointed by the
President, with the exception of the nominating committee, and serve
to advise the organization’s
national leadership on important matters and to carry out projects to
build the organization at all levels. Complete the
Committee Interest Form
 to be considered for a role. Please note: members are able to
contribute to the organization’s work regardless of service on a
committee.

Recent Voice of the Nation’s Blind Blog Posts:

The Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog features stories from our
members, news, and commentary on issues affecting our community. If
you would like to submit
a blog entry, please send an email to
dmccann at nfb.org.
Share the most recent blog posts:

list of 3 items
• “
A Positive Step Forward: Update on the Issues I Had while Trying to
Participate in a Vaccine Trial
” by Chris Sabine
• “
STEM Education Can Be Accessible—And Fun!
” by Madeline Mau
• “
I Didn’t Know You Were Out There: Finding Connections through the
Stories We Share
” by Danielle McCann
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Recent Letter to President Biden Regarding Interagency Coordinating
Council on Blindness:

Throughout recent American history, a myriad of programs and supports
have been put into place by the federal government that promote
greater productivity
and self-sufficiency for the nation’s blind. Yet, various related
initiatives remain uncoordinated. Read
our recent letter to President Biden regarding the establishment of an
Interagency Coordinating Council on Blindness.

The Macy Act: Objections and Proposed Changes:

The Alice Cogswell Anne Sullivan Macy Act (H.R. 1959/ S. 813 in the
117th Congress) seeks to improve K-12 education for blind students,
but it focuses
on the wrong areas. Learn more about
the Macy Act and how it should be amended.

Upcoming Event: Learn about Chromebook Accessibility:

If you’re a student, parent, or teacher you’ve likely used a
Chromebook recently. They’re also becoming more frequently used in
employment settings, especially
now that many of them can run Android apps. The Chromebooks have a
variety of accessibility options. However, Chromebooks do have some
accessibility differences
that can make it more difficult to learn for screen-reader users. Come
join the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in
Nonvisual Access
on Tuesday, September 7, from 2:00-3:30 p.m., eastern, via Zoom to
learn what the Chromebook can do and how to access its many features
with a screen reader.
Take advantage of this free opportunity and register today:
https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/accessibility-boutiques/accessibility-boutique-registration

Dates to Keep in Mind:

(all times eastern)

list of 4 items
• September 1: Presidential Release, 8:00 p.m.
• October 1: Presidential Release, 12:00 p.m.
• November 1: Presidential Release, 8:00 p.m.
• December 2: Presidential Release, 8:00 p.m.
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-- 
Marilyn Green, President
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
312-343-8396
www.nfbofillinois.org