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

Tue Oct 4 21:57:26 UTC 2022

Bill,

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Go to www.nfbnet.org, click on the link "join or drop NFB mail lists", scroll down to IL-talk. I believe there is a link where you can unsubscribe from the list.

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

I'm not really sure.  Try the State President Marylyn Green.
She is copied on this email 

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From: IL-Talk <il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of William Balis via IL-Talk
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Subject: Re: [IL-Talk] President Riccobono's notebook for the week of October 3

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@nf
> b.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-service
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> vocacy%2Fpolicy-statements&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0EXlbeWMG6kvuG4KNGNuO
> l> 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-we
> bsites
> -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=jbergg
> ren at 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!
> 
> 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
> 
> 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-service
> s%2Fce 
> nter-excellence-nonvisual-access%2Fevents&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2IsIHe
> 4GKTyJ
> 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-BA0Rk
> 7> 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-h
> arness &sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw3_1DnflCZoacILv7WnWhen> Hanging Up the 
> Harness."
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> Dates to Keep in Mind:
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> (all times eastern)
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> *    October 4:
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fprograms-service
> s%2Fce 
> nter-excellence-nonvisual-access%2Fevents&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2IsIHe
> 4GKTyJ
> 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-BA0Rk
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> 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
> 
> *    October 21: Where the Blind Work Webinar
> *    October 25:
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfb.org%2Fprograms-service
> s%2Fce 
> nter-excellence-nonvisual-access%2Fevents&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw2IsIHe
> 4GKTyJ
> 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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