[IABS-Talk] President Riccobono's notebook for the week of January 10

Tue Jan 11 13:21:52 UTC 2022

News:

Important Scholarship Program Updates:

As one of our longest-running and most important initiatives, the National
Federation of the Blind scholarship program helps blind students reach their
educational and employment goals and so much more. Building on its strong
foundation, we are now significantly enhancing the awards granted and making
the experience even more inclusive, engaging, and meaningful for the
finalists.
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fabout-us%2Fpress-room%
2Fnational-federation-blind-enhances-largest-scholarship-program-blind-schol
ars&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGMaCTAMnB2muET41FdAJLLlfDVjg> Read the press
release on the scholarship program. Encourage students to apply.
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fimages%2Fnfb%2Fpublica
tions%2Fbm%2Fbm22%2Fbm2201%2Fbm220113.htm&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGVBiL623e_8c
81HUFPFGVxeoWoww> Share the Braille Monitor article, National Federation of
the Blind 2022 Scholarship Program.

Applications Open-NFB BELL Academy In-Home Edition:

The National Federation of the Blind is offering one three-week virtual
program of the NFB BELL Academy In-Home Edition this summer to prepare blind
and low-vision children to grow into confident and independent blind people
by enhancing their education. Options are available for beginner,
intermediate, and advanced students July 18 through August 5, 2022. Space is
limited. In-person options coming soon!
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fprograms-services%2Fnf
b-bell-academy&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFUx3ncAoa8GdNmQELMAcDS0Mg2mQ>
Applications for NFB BELL Academy In-Home Edition are now open.

Upcoming Event-Digital Streaming Services:

Learn all about how you can enjoy music, movies, and live television from
practically any internet-connected device. Join the National Federation of
the Blind on January 25, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. eastern, to discuss what
these services offer, how accessible they are, and what to consider when
subscribing to a service. Take advantage of this free opportunity and
<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 for the accessibility boutique today!

January Presidential Release Available:

The January Presidential Release is available
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fresources%2Fpublicatio
ns-and-media%2Fpresidential-releases&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFNjTFq0J-gGSHw-iX
M0EmToFxBtA> on the NFB website.

January Braille Monitor Available:

The latest issue of the National Federation of the Blind flagship
publication is now available. Read about the 2022 National Convention,
voting, the scholarship program's important updates, visual descriptions,
and many stories from members.
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fimages%2Fnfb%2Fpublica
tions%2Fbm%2Fbm22%2Fbm2201%2Fbm2201tc.htm&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFFJ4V-swm8KR
JP_q6qkLzTxyod5w> Access the Braille Monitor now.

Read the Latest Blog Post:

Danielle McCann shares her insights to the questions she receives about
being blind from people who are experiencing significant changes in their
vision or are relatives of newly blind people.
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fblog%2Fits-ok-not-be-o
k&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGSZuHTGfI0D9BAx3Lmxe8bflrQhA> Read our latest Voice
of the Nation's Blind Blog, It's OK Not to Be OK.

Where the Blind Work Webinars:

As part of our Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) initiative, the
National Federation of the Blind presents another in a series of Where the
Blind Work webinars on Wednesday, January 26, at 8:00 p.m. eastern, via
Zoom. Hear from a panel of blind professionals in a variety of fields and
engage in Q&A. For information about how to register, please contact Maurice
Peret, coordinator of career mentoring and employment programs, at
410-659-9314, extension 2350, or
<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/1sib9rrv4hum/?&cs=wh&v=b&to=mperet@nfb.o
rg> mperet at nfb.org

2022 Virtual Career Fair:

Attention job seekers, employers, and rehabilitation professionals: In
conjunction with the National Federation of the Blind's Washington Seminar,
the 2022 Virtual Career Fair is to be held on February 7, from 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. eastern.

This is your opportunity to identify potential qualified candidates or
career opportunities, increase your professional network, and to learn about
important business and workforce trends. Preparatory webinars for job
seekers and employers will occur on Monday, January 17, and Monday, January
24, at 7:00 p.m. eastern.

Job seekers should include a current resume with their registration to be
shared with employers. For information about how to register, contact Dick
Davis at
<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/1sib9rrv4hum/?&cs=wh&v=b&to=dickblind@gm
ail.com> dickblind at gmail.com or John Dubay at
<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/1sib9rrv4hum/?&cs=wh&v=b&to=jdubay@leads
atscale.com> jdubay at leadsatscale.com.

Dates to Keep in Mind:

(all times eastern)

*	February 1: Presidential Release, 8:00 p.m.
*	February 7: Great Gathering-In, 5:00 p.m.
*	February 7-10: Washington Seminar
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fprograms-services%2Fad
vocacy%2Fwashington-seminar%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFAxg4uHmqGcbVLphwCdk-cJ
S2o4g> 
*	March 1: Presidential Release, 8:00 p.m.
*	March 31: Deadline to submit scholarship application
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fscholarships&sa=D&sntz
=1&usg=AFQjCNFp6SXre0bQl8dnbvErJijyxbtp9Q> 
*	July 5-10: National Convention, New Orleans

Marilyn Green, President

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

312-343-8396

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

"If service is beneath you, leadership is beyond you." Anonymous