[IL-Talk] President Riccobono' s Notebook

[davant1958 at gmail.com]

Hello all,

The following information is from President Riccobono' s Notebook. Please
see below.

 

Our partners at the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults want
affiliates and chapters of the National Federation of the Blind to know that
there are still Braille calendars for 2020 available for free. To request
calendars, email actionfund at actionfund.org
<mailto:actionfund at actionfund.org> , or call 410-659-9315.

 

 

 


Braille Monitor: Convention Bulletin 2020 and More:


Whether you plan to eat more green vegetables or to visit the gym beyond the
month of January, there is one goal that must be on your New Year list:
resolve to be in Houston this July for the National Federation of the
Blind's 2020 National Convention. Check out the latest issue of the Braille
Monitor that includes many details for the 2020 National Convention,
Washington Seminar, open enrollment for various scholarships and awards,
stories for the holiday season, and more. Read the December
<https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm19/bm1911/bm1911tc.htm>
Braille Monitor.


 


 


AIM High Legislation Dropped:


Last week, Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN) and Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT)
introduced the Accessible Instructional Materials in Higher Education Act,
also known as the AIM HIGH Act (H.R. 5312). More information is available in
our press release found on our website
<https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-applauds-
introduction-aim-high-act-0> . 


 


 


Tips and Tools for an Accessible Smart Home:


The idea of a "smart home" is becoming less science fiction and more of a
reality. On December 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. the National Federation
of the Blind is hosting an accessibility boutique via Zoom teleconference
that will cover security systems, appliances, in-home applications, and
entertainment systems. Register today
<https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/tr
ainings/accessibility-boutiques> !

 

 

 

Denise R. Avant, Esq.

President,

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

773-991-8050

Live the life you want.

 

For more information about NFBI,

Go to www.nfbofillinois.org