[il-talk] Fwd: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] NFB President’s Notebook - week of 07/11/2016

[Denise R Avant]

Denise R. Avant
President
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
Live the life you want
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> From: "President, National Federation of the Blind via State-affiliate-leadership-list" <state-affiliate-leadership-list at nfbnet.org>
> Date: July 11, 2016 at 3:02:58 PM CDT
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> Cc: "President, National Federation of the Blind" <OfficeOfThePresident at nfb.org>, "'john.alahouzos at marketdevelopment.org'" <john.alahouzos at marketdevelopment.org>, "Braun, Beth" <Bbraun at nfb.org>, "'gpaul at cpprov.org'" <gpaul at cpprov.org>
> Subject: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] NFB President’s Notebook - week of 07/11/2016
> Reply-To: State Affiliate Leadership List <state-affiliate-leadership-list at nfbnet.org>
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> President’s Notebook
> National Federation of the Blind
> Mark A. Riccobono
> officeofthepresident at nfb.org
> (410) 659-9314
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> Dear Fellow Federationists,
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> Thank you to all of the leaders of the Federation after an outstanding 2016 NFB Convention. It seems like the leaders of the Federation find a way every year to make the convention smoother, to find new ways to build, and to make the convention a welcoming place. Our host committee—led by our presidents from Louisiana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, and Utah—did a great job of taking care of the family business and making the convention warm and fun. Dozens of new activities added new elements to the convention. Many thoughtful conversations helped to shape our direction and apply our philosophy in new ways. Thank you for doing what you do and for being open to your own personal growth within our movement.
> Finally, I thank you for the confidence and trust you have placed in me. The opportunity to serve this movement is an honor and a challenge that continues to enrich my life. I appreciate that we have a dynamic and committed team and I look forward to our work together in the coming years.
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> Critical Actions This Week:
> Only a Few Days Left - Comments Needed on Web Access:
> As you know, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a Supplemental Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SANPRM) on the question of whether technical standards for web accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are needed to enable people with disabilities to access the services, programs, and activities offered on state and local government websites. The answer, of course, is yes; we need technical standards, and we need your help to make it happen. Please use the webform, https://nfb.org/titleiisanprm/comments, to submit your comments to DOJ. For technical assistance, please contact Kyle Walls at kwalls at nfb.org.
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> News:
> Links to convention material are available:
> Presidential Report
> Resolutions
> Banquet Speech
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> Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards Presented:
> On Tuesday, July 5, the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award was presented to those listed below for their outstanding contributions toward achieving the full integration of the blind into society on a basis of equality. More information about the award winners and their contributions can be found in the press release.
> Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement, Inc. - $5,000 award
> Oskar & Klaus Publishing - $10,000 award
> Winston Chen - $15,000 award
> Semitic Scholars - $20,000 award
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> Videos:
> To celebrate Jerry & Merilyn Whittle's Jacobus tenBroek Award, Jerry's video has been re-released this week. It can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMY5VPIsBpg.
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> Last week's video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzw_wEBFYdU. Dana Ard shares the story of her first teacher and role model, a Federation leader.
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> Reminders:
> Braille Monitor:
> The Braille Monitor is available in Braille, print, and narrated audio on a flash drive readable with an NLS player. To subscribe, send an email to slittle at nfb.org. Please include your address, telephone number, email address, and the form in which you would like our publication.
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> Division Boards:
> Changes to each division's board should be communicated to Beth Braun in my office by email at bbraun at nfb.org or by phone at (410) 659-9314, extension 2369. Please pass this information along to the leadership of divisions in which you are a member.
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> Dates to Keep in Mind:
> ·        May 23-August 26, 2016: NFB BELL Academy held at forty-six sites throughout the nation. More information at https://nfb.org/bell-academy.
> ·        July 31-August 6: NFB EQ (second iteration)
> ·        August 2-6: NFB EQ teacher cohort
> ·        August 18-25: WBU and ICEVI General Assembly, Rosen Centre, Orlando, Florida, www.wbu-icevi2016.org
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> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
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> Keep building,
>  
> Mark A. Riccobono, President
> National Federation of the Blind
> 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
> Baltimore, Maryland 21230
> Phone: (410) 659-9314
> Fax: (410) 659-5129
> Email: officeofthepresident at nfb.org
> Twitter: @Riccobono and @NFB_Voice
> Web: www.nfb.org
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