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Tue Jun 2 18:03:41 UTC 2026

Independence Market Hours:

The Independence Market will be closed from July 1 through July 14. In
addition, leading up to convention, the showroom will be closed from June 22
through June 30. Our eCommerce system will not close and items will ship
while we are at convention.

Note that while the showroom is closed from June 22 through June 30,
customers can still stop by in person and place or pick up orders; however,
there will be nothing on display. We have one set of display items, and
these items will be packed during this timeframe. Thank you for your
understanding!

UPS Shipping for Independence Market Items:

Customers can now purchase items that are not eligible to be shipped via
Free Matter directly through our eCommerce site with UPS shipping. Some
notable products that fit this description include NFB-branded merchandise,
tumblers, Meta glasses, and other featured items.

Volunteers Needed for Independence Market During National Convention:

If you are interested in volunteering at the Independence Market during the
2026 National Convention, please contact Danielle McCann at
<mailto:dmccann at nfb.org> dmccann at nfb.org for more information. Opportunities
are available for demonstrators and storekeepers, and all assistance is
greatly appreciated.

Federation Sues Department of Justice and Department of Health and Human
Services Regarding Delay of Website Accessibility Rule:

On Thursday, May 21, the National Federation of the Blind filed a lawsuit
challenging the administration's abrupt delay of critical website
accessibility features designed to ensure blind people and people with other
disabilities can access essential government and healthcare services online.
The lawsuit challenges actions by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the
US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that postponed
long-anticipated compliance deadlines under federal disability rights laws,
without public notice or input. Regulations finalized by DOJ and HHS in
April and May 2024, after years of public engagement and rulemaking,
required state and local governments and those who receive federal funding
from HHS to make their websites and mobile applications accessible to people
with disabilities, including those who are blind and rely on screen readers
and other assistive technology. However, on April 20, 2026, and May 11,
2026, respectively, DOJ and HHS issued interim final rules delaying the
compliance deadlines by a year. You can read our
<https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-sues-governme
nt-over-delay-accessibility-rules> full press release regarding the DOJ and
HHS lawsuit in our  <https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room> Press Room. 

Department of Health and Human Services Section 504 Interim Final Rule
Response:

On May 11, the Department of Health and Human Services published an interim
final rule delaying the implementation of website and mobile application
accessibility regulations for Rehabilitation Act Section 504 covered
entities. Much like our response to the ADA Title II website rule delay, we
believe this postponement for implementation is completely unwarranted. I
encourage you to read our
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/policy-statements/comments-respo
nse-department-health-and-human-services> official response to the Health
and Human Services interim final rule that we submitted on Friday, May 29. 

ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Interim Final Rule - Submit Your
Comments:

This is a quick reminder that there is still time for you to submit your
individual comments in response to the Department of Justice's interim final
rule on website and mobile application accessibility for ADA Title
II-covered entities. As a reminder, we sent out an
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/legislative-priorities/legislati
ve-alerts/department-justice-delays> advocacy alert on this topic on May 17,
and we encourage you to read it and submit comments so that the DOJ
understands how critical digital accessibility is to us.

PAC:

Before you start Packing for convention, please consider supporting the PAC
program with a contribution toward the PAC gift-card prizes. During the
convention, those who participate in PAC, either signing up or increasing
their donation, are eligible to win gift cards. Please support our PAC
program with a donation to the prize fund. Checks for PAC prizes are to be
payable to National Federation of the Blind and mailed to Attention: Fiscal
Services-PAC, 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore MD, 21230; include "PAC
prizes" in the check memo. Also, please send an email to
<mailto:PAC at nfb.org> PAC at nfb.org to let us know to expect your
organization's support. 

Multiple Requests:

You can write one check for the above support requests if you send an email
to one of the email addresses provided and clearly list the breakdown of the
check. You can also write multiple checks and mail them in one envelope.
Please make sure to include the memo notes on the checks and to send the
necessary emails so our fiscal services staff know what to expect and record
them correctly. All envelopes need to be mailed to 200 East Wells Street,
Baltimore MD, 21230, Attention: Fiscal Services.

*	July 3-8: National Convention; Austin, Texas

National Convention Career Fair:

*	The Employment Committee will host the in-person National Convention
Career Fair. This event connects employers ready to hire with jobseekers
ready to launch their careers, providing valuable networking opportunities.
*	Jobseekers: Complete the
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/career-fair-jobseeker-registra
tion> jobseeker registration form by June 12. Walk-ins are welcome, but we
strongly encourage preregistration to receive employer and event
information.
Employers:  <https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=644> Complete the
employer registration form by June 12.
For more information on the career fair, jobseekers should contact Michael
Beattie at  <mailto:michaelbeattie at yahoo.com> michaelbeattie at yahoo.com.
Employers, contact Manahil Jafri at  <mailto:manahiljafri at gmail.com>
manahiljafri at gmail.com.

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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