[IL-Talk] President Riccobono's notebook for the week of December 21

[Marilyn Green]

Please see the following excerpt from President Riccobono's notebook:

Louis Braille Commemorative Silver Dollar on Sale
 in Honor of 2021 World Braille Day:

During the week of January 4-8 only, the National Federation of the Blind Independence Market will be offering special pricing for the Louis Braille Bicentennial
Silver Dollar. This commemorative coin was issued by the United States Mint in 2009 to honor the two hundredth anniversary of Louis Braille's birth. The
US Mint issues only two commemorative silver dollars each year, so it is truly special that our incredible advocacy led to the recognition of Louis Braille’s
contribution to the literacy of blind people in this way. During this week, the price of this collector’s coin will be $50.00 plus shipping and handling.
To make a purchase or for further questions, please contact the NFB Independence Market by phone at 410-659-9314, extension 2216, or by email at 
independencemarket at nfb.org.

Attend the First 2021 Presidential Release on January 4—Captioning and Spanish Available:

The January Presidential Release of the National Federation of the Blind will be delivered on World Braille Day—Monday, January 4—at 8:00 p.m. eastern.
After the remarks, there is an opportunity for questions. Submit questions in advance to 
cdanielsen at nfb.org
and put PR501 in the subject line, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473. Closed captions and Spanish interpretation will be available. Zoom details coming
soon.

Applications Open for 2021 Bolotin Awards:

National Federation of the Blind is accepting nominations of individuals or organizations who are a positive force in the lives of blind people and advance
the goal of helping us transform dreams into reality. Each application must include a letter of recommendation. 
Learn more and submit a nomination for the 2021 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards.

Share the Free Slate and Stylus Program:

National Federation of the Blind distributes a plastic, four-line, twenty-eight cell slate along with a saddle stylus to blind people who know Braille
or want to learn Braille. It is the only Braille-writing device that has the same portability, flexibility, and affordability as a pen and pencil. Materials
to learn how to use a slate and stylus are also available. 
Order a free slate and stylus.

Dates to Keep in Mind:
list of 13 items
• 
January 4: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern
• 
January 18: 
Braille Readers are Leaders
registration (and page count) deadline
• 
January 28: 
Smart Cities Summit,
12:00-8:00 p.m. eastern
• 
February 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern
• 
February 8: 
Washington Seminar
Great Gathering-In
• 
March 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern
• 
March 24-26: Jacobus tenBroek Law Symposium
• 
March 31: 
Scholarship application
deadline
• 
April 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern
• 
April 15: 
Bolotin Awards
nominations deadline
• 
May 2: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern
• 
June 1: Presidential Release LIVE, 8:00 p.m. eastern
• 
July 6-11: NFB National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana




-- 
Marilyn Green, President
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois 
312-343-8396
www.nfbofillinois.org