[IL-Talk] President Riccobono's notebook for the week of November 24

[president at nfbofillinois.org]

News:


2026 Washington Seminar Registration:


We are sixty-three days away from the 2026 Washington Seminar, which means
that it's time to start making hotel and travel arrangements. Another
important item to check off of your Washington Seminar planning list is to
register. Registration is completely free, and we use it to create a mailing
list to distribute all of the latest information and updates about the
event. The
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar/registration>
Washington Seminar registration form is live on our Washington Seminar page
now, and includes important details such as how to make an accommodations
request and whether you are interested in attending a tour of the Jernigan
Institute, so be sure to register; and for affiliate presidents, please ask
each member of your delegation to register as well. It is important that we
have a comprehensive list of those who will be in attendance. 

 

 


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Understanding and Navigating Vocational Rehabilitation: Information Session:


Join us for the National Federation of the Blind "Understanding and
Navigating Vocational Rehabilitation: Information Session," hosted by the
National Association of Blind Students. This session will take place on
December 16, 2025, from 7:30-9:00 p.m., Eastern, via Zoom.

Federation leaders will provide an overview of the vocational rehabilitation
(VR) process, including available services, eligibility requirements, and
strategies for effectively engaging with VR programs. 

Complete the Understanding Vocational Rehabilitation Form
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/vr-information-session>  to
receive event details. Please direct all questions to Nikki Jackson at
njackson at nfb.org <mailto:njackson at nfb.org>  or call 410-659-9314, extension
2404.

 


Tomorrow: Mastering Leadership and Communication:


The National Federation of the Blind National Organization of Blind Black
Leaders (NOBBL) invites you to join them tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25, at
7:00 p.m., Eastern, for a presentation on leadership and communication.

The presenter, Mr. Wendell Price of the NFB of South Carolina, has more than
thirty years of executive leadership in human services, higher education,
and high-level consulting. He will share tools and techniques to help you
communicate confidently, lead more effectively, and prepare you to navigate
challenging conversations, which can be useful especially during the
upcoming holiday season.

Zoom link: https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/8204086286?omn=98912509351

Meeting ID: 820 408 6286

One Tap Mobile: +1 646 876 9923,,8204086286#US (New York)

 

 


Dates to Keep in Mind:


*	January 26-29, 2026: Washington Seminar
*	July 3-8, 2026: National Convention; Austin, Texas
*	July 2-7, 2027: National Convention; Austin, Texas
*	July 3-8, 2028: National Convention; Chicago, Illinois
*	July 2-7, 2029: National Convention; Chicago, Illinois

 

 

Chapter Presidents Calls

Thursday, December 11 and Sunday, December 14

 

Marilyn Green, President

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

312-343-8396

 <mailto:president at nfbofillinois.org> president at nfbofillinois.org

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

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members and all blind people in Illinois. We know that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination,
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.