[IL-Talk] President Riccobono's notebook for the week of October 3

Tue Oct 4 18:39:20 UTC 2022

Thanks! Could you tell me who I contact to be removed from the NFB Illinois email list? Thanks, Bill.

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> On Oct 4, 2022, at 5:27 AM, Marilyn Green via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Critical Actions:
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> It's Blind Equality Achievement Month!:
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> Members of the National Federation of the Blind conduct activities in local
> communities such as white cane walks, film screenings, and social events.
> Please send a description of your affiliate- or chapter-related #BlindMonth
> activities, including the white cane proclamations, to
> <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/6x3cg2a49ohh/?&cs=wh&v=b&to=web@nfb.org>
> web at nfb.org so they can be posted on the
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fblind-month&sa=D&sntz=
> 1&usg=AOvVaw257js1ofQzvwJmEk-A4Y4K> Blind Equality Achievement Month page.
> There is also still time to encourage your local government to issue a White
> Cane Awareness Day proclamation. Learn more at
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwhitecane.day%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg
> =AOvVaw3_c75YifvJSantHuJhNV-b> whitecane.day
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> News:
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> Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities:
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> Last Thursday, the NFB submitted comments to the US Department of Health and
> Human Services Office for Civil Rights regarding its notice of public
> rulemaking (NPRM) for Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The
> NPRM proposes to clarify and expand nondiscrimination requirements in
> Section 1557 of the ACA and requested feedback specific to telehealth,
> medical devices, and website and mobile app accessibility. I encourage you
> to read our comments, as well as the other content on the
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fprograms-services%2Fad
> vocacy%2Fpolicy-statements&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0EXlbeWMG6kvuG4KNGNuOl>
> Policy Statements section of our website.
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> Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act, S. 4998/H.R. 9021:
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> On September 28, 2022, Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois introduced the
> Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act in the Senate. There
> are three original cosponsors for the bill: Senator Bob Casey of
> Pennsylvania, Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii, and Senator Ed Markey of
> Massachusetts. On the same day, Representative John Sarbanes of Maryland
> introduced an identical bill in the House, which has been assigned bill
> number H.R. 9021. Now that the bill is introduced in both chambers of
> Congress, please contact your members in the House and Senate and ask them
> to cosponsor the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act! For
> more information, check out
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fabout-us%2Fpress-room%
> 2Fsenator-duckworth-and-representative-sarbanes-introduce-bill-make-websites
> -and-software-accessible&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw3U03NfXgsGHeCqoIltP0DO> our
> press release.
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> 2023 Washington Seminar:
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> The days are getting shorter, there's a chill in the air, and the leaves
> have just begun to fall from the trees-that means our annual Washington
> Seminar is just around the corner. For 2023, the Washington Seminar will be
> back at the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol, located at 550 C Street, SW
> Washington, DC. January will mark the start of the 118th Congress, and we
> wanted to make sure we were one of the first groups new members met with.
> That's why we scheduled next year's seminar from Monday, January 30, through
> Thursday, February 2, 2023. Save those dates in your calendars now but stay
> tuned over the next few weeks and months as we release more updates like
> hotel reservation details, legislative issues, and training schedules.
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> You Can No Longer ShoutCAST It from the Rooftops:
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> Over the past few years, several affiliates have leveraged the software tool
> the national office uses to stream our national convention. This
> content-streaming platform has allowed affiliates to stream state
> conventions, podcasts, and other types of audio content simply and
> accessibly. Unfortunately, ShoutCAST has discontinued the audio-streaming
> component of its business model and is no longer available for use. The
> national office is evaluating inexpensive streaming options for
> accessibility and usability but has yet to find a product that fully fits
> the Federation's needs. We continue to assess various platforms and will
> share news should we identify a suitable replacement. If your affiliate has
> found a tool that meets your needs well, please let John Berggren (
> <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/6x3cg2a49ohh/?&cs=wh&v=b&to=jberggren@nf
> b.org> jberggren at nfb.org) know what platform you are using.
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> Announcing Matching Gift Opportunity:
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> We are asking you all to socialize the information below regarding our
> upcoming challenge grant from Vispero.
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> Challenging Expectations: A Partnership with Vispero:
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> We rely on the generosity of individual supporters and partner organizations
> to help us transform dreams into reality for blind people. We are excited to
> announce a generous challenge gift from Vispero to celebrate White Cane
> Awareness Day. Every dollar contributed between October 15 and the end of
> the year will be matched up to $50,000!
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> Double your contribution and help ensure that we fulfill this matching gift.
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> Three ways you can help:
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> *      Give online at
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fdonate&sa=D&sntz=1&usg
> =AOvVaw2Mb_Q2kc1vCeb8oxDaTLo8> nfb.org/donate
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> *      Mail a check to National Federation of the Blind,
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+East+Wells+Street,+Baltimore,+MD+212
> 30?entry=gmail&source=g> 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
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> *      Contribute by phone using a credit card by calling 410-659-9314,
> extension 2430
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> Office 365 Suite Accessibility Boutique:
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> October 4, 2:00-3:30 p.m., eastern, via Zoom
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> The National Federation of the Blind, in partnership with the Maryland
> Department of Disabilities, invites you to attend the Office 365 Suite
> Accessibility Boutique. Learn about the features of Microsoft's online
> Office 365 Suite and its accessibility for blind and low-vision users. The
> boutique will focus on Office 365's Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
> applications.
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fprograms-services%2Fce
> nter-excellence-nonvisual-access%2Fevents&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2IsIHe4GKTyJ
> uXjK16jS1d> Register for the October 4 Accessibility Boutique.
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> Career Fair-Fearless Job Interview Part 1:
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> October 6, 7:00 p.m., eastern, via Zoom
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> In the first seminar of the National Federation of the Blind career fair
> series, job seekers will be given information on job search strategies, an
> overview on customizing their resumes and cover letters, keys to developing
> effective interview communication, and an interactive segment on the tricky
> prompt "tell me about yourself." No registration required.
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fcivicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo
> %3F%26reset%3D1%26id%3D522&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2ahBeF_xjvLo_oj-BA0Rk7>
> Access Zoom details for Job Interview Part 1 on the Career Fair page.
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> Recent Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog Post:
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> September was National Guide Dog Month, and it helps lead us to October,
> which is Blind Equality Achievement Month. Danielle McCann's retired guide
> dog, Schultz, shares some of the experience with transitioning to
> retirement. Read the blog post, "
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fblog%2Fhanging-harness
> &sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw3_1DnflCZoacILv7WnWhen> Hanging Up the Harness."
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> Dates to Keep in Mind:
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> *    October 4:
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fprograms-services%2Fce
> nter-excellence-nonvisual-access%2Fevents&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2IsIHe4GKTyJ
> uXjK16jS1d> Office 365 Suite Accessibility Boutique
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> *    October 6:
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fcivicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo
> %3F%26reset%3D1%26id%3D522&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2ahBeF_xjvLo_oj-BA0Rk7>
> Career Fair Part 1
> *    October 15:
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwhitecane.day%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg
> =AOvVaw3_c75YifvJSantHuJhNV-b> White Cane Awareness Day
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> *    October 21: Where the Blind Work Webinar
> *    October 25:
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fprograms-services%2Fce
> nter-excellence-nonvisual-access%2Fevents&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2IsIHe4GKTyJ
> uXjK16jS1d> Education Technology Accessibility Boutique
> *    January 30, 2023: Great Gathering-In
> *    March 23, 2023: Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium
> *    July 1-6, 2023: National Convention; Houston, Texas
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> Marilyn Green, President
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> National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
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> 312-343-8396
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> <mailto:president at nfbofillinois.org> president at nfbofillinois.org
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> <http://www.nfbofillinois.org> www.nfbofillinois.org
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> Live the life you want!
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> 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.
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