[Massachusetts-NFB] Need to know items From President Riccobono

[sharawinton at gmail.com]

Mark Your Calendar: Presidential Release Live on March 6:

The next Presidential Release Live will be Thursday, March 6, at 8:00 p.m.,
Eastern. Zoom details are below. Attend to get the latest updates on the
movement, ask questions, and hear important perspectives on the organized
blind movement.

Presidential Release Live Zoom:

 <https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91752100862>
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91752100862

One Tap Mobile: +13017158592,,91752100862# US (Washington, DC)

Zoom ID: 91752100862

 

News:

Federal Workers Impacted by Recent Layoffs:

We know that federal employees with disabilities have been disproportionally
affected by recent reductions in the federal workforce and we are doing all
we can to help our blind colleagues. If you are a federal worker impacted by
the government layoffs and are interested in information on career
opportunities through the National Federation of the Blind Employment
Initiatives, please submit the
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/general-interest-form>
Employment Interest Form to receive announcements regarding career
opportunities.

 

Upcoming Presidential Release Recording for Chapters:

The next National Federation of the Blind Presidential Release chapter
version will be published on Friday, February 28. The chapter version is
intended to be played during each chapter meeting throughout the month and
used for discussion among members.
<https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases>
Access the chapter version and live details.

 

Submit Nominations for Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award:

The education of blind children is one of the National Federation of the
Blind's highest priorities. Please help us recognize dedicated and
innovative teachers who provide quality education and meaningful experiences
and opportunities for their blind students. Nominate a teacher, counselor,
or administrator of programs for blind students.
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/distinguished-edu
cator-blind-students-award> Learn more about the Distinguished Educator of
Blind Students Award.

 

Submit Nominations for Blind Educator of the Year Award:

The
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/blind-educator-ye
ar-award> Blind Educator of the Year Award pays tribute to a blind teacher
whose exceptional classroom performance, notable community service, and
commitment to the organized blind movement merit national recognition.
Submit nominations to the committee chairperson, Robin House, via email at
<mailto:robin at mindsrealm.net> robin at mindsrealm.net. Letters of nomination
must be accompanied by a copy of the nominee’s current résumé and supporting
documentation of community and Federation activity. 

Jacobus tenBroek Disability Rights Law Symposium:

The Jacobus tenBroek Disability Rights Law Symposium is the largest
disability rights law symposium in the world and will be held from Thursday,
March 20, through Friday, March 21, right here in the Jernigan Institute.
In-person registration is open through March 7 and virtual registration will
stay open until March 14. Fees are $200 for in-person attendance, $150 for
virtual attendance, and a discounted rate of $25 for students. 

Registration for in-person attendance:
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=616>
https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=616

Registration for virtual attendance:
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=617>
https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=617

More information about the symposium can be found at
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/jacobus-tenbroek-disability
-law-symposium> Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium | National
Federation of the Blind

 

Religious Observances Calendar:

The calendar listing religious holidays and observances has been updated to
include the year 2029. The revised calendar can be found
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/diversity-equity-inclusion> on the Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion page of our website. 

 

Recent Press Releases to Share:

Please read and share the following press releases:

*	“
<https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-commends-intr
oductions-blind-americans-return-work> National Federation of the Blind
Commends the Introductions of Blind Americans Return to Work Act” 
*	“
<https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/statement-national-federation-blind-har
mful-stereotyping-blind-people-political> Statement from the National
Federation of the Blind on the Harmful Stereotyping of Blind People in
Political Discourse”

 

Dates to Keep in Mind:

(all times Eastern)

*	February 28: Deadline to register for IEP Advocacy Academy
*	March 20-21: Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, registration
deadline is March 7
*	May 16-17: Diabetes Action Network; Baltimore, Maryland;
registration coming soon
*	July 8-13: National Convention; New Orleans, Louisiana

 

 

In addition, Registration  for our National Convention will be open soon. 

 

Shara Winton

President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts

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

 <mailto:sharawinton at gmail.com> sharawinton at gmail.com

617-304-0347

 

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