[IABS-Talk] President Riccobono's notebook for the week of April 4

Fri Apr 8 10:47:18 UTC 2022

News:

“We’re With U! A Benefit Concert to Help Blind Ukrainian Refugees”:

Many in the Federation family have been asking if there is something we can
specifically do to help blind people affected by the horrific invasion
happening in Ukraine. In collaboration with the World Blind Union, we are
joining the global online blind community for a benefit concert to help
blind Ukrainian refugees on Saturday, April 16, at 2:00 p.m., eastern.
#BlindWithU
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fget-involved%2Fwe-are-
with-u-benefit-concert&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGwoQZZW7GAGJtk37F88YvGV-L8cw>
Learn more about “We're With U!”

Deadline Approaching for 2022 Bolotin Awards:

The National Federation of the Blind is accepting nominations of individuals
or organizations who are a positive force in the lives of blind people and
help us transform dreams into reality. Each application must include a
letter of recommendation.
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfb.org%2Fprograms-services%
2Fscholarships-and-awards%2Fdr-jacob-bolotin-awards%2Fapplication-informatio
n&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGgk8erGJcTginuiggAvllL1Y7jaQ> Learn more and submit
a nomination for the 2022 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards.

Upcoming Event with a Panel of Successfully Employed Blind Educators:

Join the National Federation of the Blind on Wednesday, April 27, at 8 p.m.,
eastern, to celebrate the work and accomplishments of blind educators with a
Where the Blind Work panel discussion. Learn from several educators about
their typical day, their overall education and work experiences, and the
alternative techniques and strategies used to do these jobs. This is a great
opportunity for aspiring blind and low-vision educators as well as anyone
interested in learning about the work of blind professionals.
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fprograms-services%2Fem
ployment%2Fwhere-the-blind-work-webinars-registration&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCN
GqYOVQbQlBWn1_YzuW5zpBFDUpig> Register now for the April Where the Blind
Work webinar.

April Braille Monitor Available:

The latest issue of the National Federation of the Blind flagship
publication is now available. Read about the 2022 Washington Seminar, what
it means to be part of a civil rights organization, awards and deadlines, a
call for discussion on humor, and stories from members.
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fimages%2Fnfb%2Fpublica
tions%2Fbm%2Fbm22%2Fbm2204%2Fbm2204tc.htm&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEQLY8PlQhRUs
npnMxJBobPjhJMsw> Access the Braille Monitor now.

Career Opportunities:

The National Federation of the Blind is seeking talented individuals to join
our staff team. We have several openings in various areas of interest
including Braille production, digital communications, fiscal services, and
membership. We encourage candidates seeking to join our movement to submit a
general-interest cover letter and résumé to us expressing the types of
positions being sought. Learn more and share the opportunities:
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fabout-us%2Fcareer-oppo
rtunities&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGDQ752hPuCa42FXBDziJbstJdE0g>
https://nfb.org/about-us/career-opportunities

Upcoming Event: Comparison of Collaboration Tools:

Join the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual
Access on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., eastern, via Zoom
for a comparison and overview of the accessibility of several of the top
collaboration and communication services. Learn about the initial setup,
creating projects, chatting among team members, and sharing files. The use
of these skyrocketed during the COVID pandemic. Take advantage of this free
opportunity.
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fprograms-services%2Fce
nter-excellence-nonvisual-access%2Ftrainings%2Faccessibility-boutiques%2Facc
essibility-boutique-registration&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEG0UXThYihuDaPEDFex9K
Zpd4VoQ> Register today!

Nominations Open for Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award:

The education of blind children is one of the National Federation of the
Blind's highest priorities. We are committed to offering and supporting
programs that enhance educational opportunities for this group. Please help
us recognize dedicated and innovative teachers who provide quality education
and meaningful experiences and opportunities for their blind students.
Nominate a teacher, counselor, or administrator of program for blind
students. The deadline is May 1.
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fprograms-services%2Fsc
holarships-and-awards%2Fdistinguished-educator-blind-students-award&sa=D&snt
z=1&usg=AFQjCNEOeZRrwRyP9QxfNu_clctVnzJ-sw> Learn more about the
Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award.

Dates to Keep in Mind:

(all times eastern)

*	April 6: Comparison of Collaboration Tools
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fprograms-services%2Fce
nter-excellence-nonvisual-access%2Ftrainings%2Faccessibility-boutiques%2Facc
essibility-boutique-registration&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEG0UXThYihuDaPEDFex9K
Zpd4VoQ> accessibility boutique
*	April 15: Deadline for
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fget-involved%2Fnationa
l-convention%2Fkenneth-jernigan-convention-scholarship&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjC
NE8ucGah75sEPo091ICTYIa9xQFRA> Kenneth Jernigan Convention Scholarship
application
*	April 15: Deadline for
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fbolotin&sa=D&sntz=1&us
g=AFQjCNGwXsEYcOnKw5L3WFrN0i6JcLHQZg> Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award nominations
*	April 16: “
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fget-involved%2Fwe-are-
with-u-benefit-concert&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGwoQZZW7GAGJtk37F88YvGV-L8cw>
We’re With U! A Benefit Concert to Help Blind Ukrainian Refugees”
*	May 1: Deadline for
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fprograms-services%2Fsc
holarships-and-awards%2Fdistinguished-educator-blind-students-award&sa=D&snt
z=1&usg=AFQjCNEOeZRrwRyP9QxfNu_clctVnzJ-sw> Distinguished Educator of Blind
Students Award
*	July 5-10:
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fget-involved%2Fnationa
l-convention&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF7GGzw931QLcVc6VIZ9DGNaYdNSw> National
Convention, New Orleans

Marilyn Green, President

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

312-343-8396

 <mailto:president at nfbofillinois.org> president at nfbofillinois.org

 <http://www.nfbofillinois.org> www.nfbofillinois.org

Live the life you want!

The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois is a community of members
and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every
day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.