[IABS-Talk] President Riccobono's notebook for the week of May 24

Wed May 25 13:31:49 UTC 2022

Critical Actions:

Call for Door Prizes! (Note: Important Change to Submission Process):

This is a request for door prizes for this year's convention in New Orleans.
Each year the National Federation of the Blind is gifted various prizes that
are then awarded through a drawing to lucky convention registrants. Please
note the two submission processes:

*       All cash and gift card prizes are to be taken to New Orleans and
given to Bennett Prows in person at the general session stage.

*       Products, baskets, or other items, like Louisiana spices, should be
sent to Tammy Green at the NFB of Louisiana, 4401 Kennon Avenue, New
Orleans, LA 70122.

Contact Bennett Prows at
<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/shabrgn5r997/?&cs=wh&v=b&to=prize@nfb.or
g> prize at nfb.org with any questions. We appreciate the generous door-prize
support from NFB affiliates, divisions, chapters, and all our members.

Delegate Information:

Please send name, email address, and phone number (for a cell phone that
they will have at convention) for the primary and alternate delegate from
your affiliate to
<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/shabrgn5r997/?&cs=wh&v=b&to=bbraun@nfb.o
rg> Beth Braun as soon as possible.

National Convention Registration Deadline Fast Approaching:

The national convention is just around the corner! Register to attend #NFB22
in person and purchase your banquet tickets at
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fregistration&sa=D&sntz
=1&usg=AOvVaw0JzY6E0yq0KHoq-4LEs-Rg> https://nfb.org/registration before May
31. Prices go up if you wait until you arrive in New Orleans. Make your
hotel reservations as soon as possible. Space at the main hotel, the New
Orleans Marriott, has filled up. For the same convention rate, book your
hotel room at the Sheraton New Orleans, which is right across the street
from the main hotel. Call 888-627-7033 and ask to book a room for the "NFB
Convention." Please note that this is a different number than originally
published in the Braille Monitor. The convention rate and our room block
disappear after May 31.

News:

Upcoming June Presidential Release:

The next Presidential Release will take place Wednesday, June 1, at 8:00
p.m., eastern. The monthly Presidential Release provides important updates
and perspectives of the organized blind movement, and the live event
includes a Q&A session. Submit questions in advance to cdanielsen at nfb.org
<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/shabrgn5r997/?&cs=wh&v=b&to=cdanielsen@n
fb.org> , and put PR517 in the subject line, or call 410-659-9314, extension
2473. Zoom Meeting ID: 991 5756 4721 or
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fj%2F99157564721&sa=D&s
ntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2Pv22PZOR1pQ2o7reNOzUI> https://zoom.us/j/99157564721.

Help Track the PAC Survey by June 3:

Whether you donate to the National Federation of the Blind through the
Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) Program or not, your feedback is needed to
help improve the program for the organized blind movement. Please complete
the five-minute survey and share it with members and supporters.
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2Fnfb-p
ac&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw3o_8zoJ3pF7BjG9gyQs3Yz> Take the PAC survey now
online or by phone. To complete the survey by phone, call 229-632-7878 or
toll-free 833-632-7878.

Upcoming Accessibility Boutique on Busting Myths Surrounding Hiring the
Blind:

On Tuesday, May 31, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., eastern, the National Federation
of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access will seek to dispel
myths around blind people in the workplace with a panel discussion of
industry leaders and experts on blindness in the state of Maryland.
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fform%2Faccessibility-b
outique-reg&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2orgzNpiRyt8xhzWzFmn7c> Register for the
accessibility boutique.

Braille Monitor Note:

Please be aware that there have been a few delays in the print and Braille
versions of recent Braille Monitor issues and may still be for the June and
July issues. We are working to resolve this concern moving forward and
appreciate your understanding.

Celebrating #GAAD:

In a special episode for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD), Anil
Lewis and his special guest co-host take a deep dive into the work of the
National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access
(CENA).
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fresources%2Fpublicatio
ns-and-media%2Fnations-blind-podcast&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2WUpuwuoF9EMv8xhW
KHX7m> Check out the latest episode of the Nation's Blind Podcast.

Labcorp Kiosks:

The National Federation of the Blind is investigating access barriers with
Labcorp patient check-in kiosks. If you have visited a Labcorp location
within the last year and were directed to use an inaccessible kiosk for
check-in, and if there was no Labcorp employee available to immediately
assist you with check-in, or if you otherwise had to rely on another
customer to assist you, please contact Valerie Yingling at
<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/shabrgn5r997/?&cs=wh&v=b&to=vyingling@nf
b.org> vyingling at nfb.org to share your experience.

Recent Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog by Karl Belanger:

Read the latest blog post,
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fblog%2Fphysical-keys-y
our-digital-life-review-yubico-and-google-security-keys&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvV
aw34pHa9U9DMMgc9XF9nrysx> Physical Keys for Your Digital Life: A Review of
the Yubico and Google Security Keys by Karl Belanger. #GAAD

Calling All Previous STEM Program Participants and Mentors!:

We will be holding a STEM program reunion at our 2022 National Convention in
New Orleans, Louisiana. Students and mentors who have previously
participated in any of our National Federation of the Blind STEM programs
are receiving an email inviting them to join us on Saturday, July 9, from
6:30-8:00 p.m., central, for a fun evening catching up with old friends and
reliving STEM memories. We encourage you to reach out to members in your
affiliate who have previously participated in NFB STEM programs as students
or mentors to encourage them to attend this reunion. Individuals must
register to attend this event, and can do so by going to
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fform%2Fnfb-stem-progra
ms-reunion-registration&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw3uQssUOXmF3Mp_o_2fajxj>
https://nfb.org/form/nfb-stem-programs-reunion-registration

The Use of Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence to Assess Job Applicants
and Employees:

We applaud EEOC and the Department of Justice for issuing resources
regarding algorithms, artificial intelligence, and disability discrimination
in hiring and employment, and we encourage blind job seekers and employers
to review this important information:
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.justice.gov%2Fopa%2Fpr%2Fjus
tice-department-and-eeoc-warn-against-disability-discrimination&sa=D&sntz=1&
usg=AOvVaw0dzbXQEUGycJlXwCEMCtl1>
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-and-eeoc-warn-against-disa
bility-discrimination.

Dates to Keep in Mind:

(all times eastern)

*	May 31:
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fcivicrm%2Fevent%2Fregi
ster%3Freset%3D1%26id%3D479&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw12jcc23g4jefxRh3e6yQNE>
Convention registration closes
*	June 1: Presidential Release
*	June 3:
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2Fnfb-p
ac&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw3o_8zoJ3pF7BjG9gyQs3Yz> PAC survey closes
*	June 6: Resolutions are due to the committee chair
*	June 21: Convention career fair registration closes
*	July 5-10: 2022
<https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fget-involved%2Fnationa
l-convention&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw1Q_FuEBA2-HBoRwCAjcpQK> 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.