[IL-Talk] President Riccobono's notebook

[president at nfbofillinois.org]

Please see the following from President Riccobono's notebook:

 


Critical Actions:


Deadline November 17-Blind and Low-Vision Voter Experience Survey:


Blind and low-vision voters who voted in the 2020 general election but have
not yet completed our survey are urged to take it by the deadline, November
17. This year it consists of two separate surveys: 

*         If you voted absentee or by mail using an accessible, electronic,
ballot-delivery system or a traditional paper ballot, please complete the
survey for blind and low-vision voters who voted absentee or by mail at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJJL7GN.

*         If you are a blind or low-vision voter who voted at an early
voting center or at a polling place on Election Day, please complete the
survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGFMPF2.

 

Questions about the blind voter survey may be directed to Lou Ann Blake at
<mailto:lblake at nfb.org> lblake at nfb.org or 410-659-9314, extension 2221; or
Jeff Kaloc at  <mailto:jkaloc at nfb.org> jkaloc at nfb.org or at 410-659-9314,
extension 2206. 

 


News:


Federation Celebration: Read Our History:


On this day in 1940, the National Federation of the Blind was founded by
blind delegates from seven states across the country. We invite you to read
and share the following publications that trace our rich history of the
organized blind movement:

*
<https://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/building-lives-we-want>
Building the Lives We Want
*	 <https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/books/wamt/wamtc.htm>
Walking Alone Marching Together


Teachers of Tomorrow Program:


If you are preparing for a career in teaching blind students, or if you are
an early career educator looking to enhance your teaching, then the National
Federation of the Blind invites you to apply for a spot in the first cohort
of our Teachers of Tomorrow program. This immersive, professional
development program connects teachers of blind and low-vision students to
the lived experiences of blind people, equipping participants with knowledge
about the skills and attitudes that can help blind students thrive in school
and beyond. The program is free to participants thanks to a partnership
between the National Federation of the Blind and the Gustavus and Louise
Pfeiffer Research Foundation. For more information or to apply visit
<https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/education/teachers-tomorrow>
https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/education/teachers-tomorrow.

 

 

Marilyn Green, President

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

312-343-8396

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