[Massachusetts-NFB] Important details about National Convention and other news from President Riccobono

[sharawinton at gmail.com]

The work we do is important, but the way we undertake that work together is
what gives our movement its enduring strength. One example worth celebrating
this week is the ninetieth anniversary of the Randolph-Sheppard Act-a
federal law that we have shaped, protected, and helped to improve over the
decades. While our work continues to evolve this federal law to provide
contemporary benefit to blind businesses, we are also in the middle of one
of the most outrageous violations of the law to date. It is a clear
demonstration of why we have the Federation and how our working together
helps blind people raise expectations.

 

 

Nation's Blind Podcast, Access On Webinar, and Walking Alone and Marching
Together Podcast: 

Listen to "Mother's Day and Father's Day: Honoring Blind Moms and Dads." In
this episode of the Nation's Blind Podcast, Melissa and Anil are joined by
Corbb O'Connor and Deja Powell to discuss their experiences as blind parents
and share advice for new or future moms and dads: https://buff.ly/vtm5tk4 

 

Episode 79 of Access On, is on. This week, it's a recap of Apple's WWDC
keynote. We delve deep into the new Siri AI, other Apple Intelligence
features, new trust and safety features, and more. You can look forward to
sharing your views in future episodes on what Apple announces. Subscribe to
Access On wherever you get podcasts, or download the audio for this episode
at: https://buff.ly/JifwSxN

 

Tune in to episode thirty-three of our Walking Alone and Marching Together
podcast titled, "Episode 33: Chapter 10 - Sheltered Workshops and Blind
Alleys, Part 1." Listen at https://buff.ly/MsJb4L2 or on Spotify, Apple
Podcasts, or on Amazon Music.

 

 

Virtual Experience Registration:

Registration for the virtual experience is open throughout convention; there
is no deadline. 

 

Convention Agenda is Available in Multiple Formats:

The 2026 national convention agenda
<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2026-national-convention-a
genda>  is now available in Word, BRF, and Spanish formats. An audio version
will be posted once it's finalized.

 

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 dmccann at nfb.org
<mailto:dmccann at nfb.org>  for more information. Opportunities are available
for demonstrators and storekeepers, and all assistance is greatly
appreciated.

 

NFB Youth Slam Reunion - National Convention 2026:

Are you a former NFB Youth Slam participant attending National Convention in
Austin? Join us for the NFB Youth Slam Reunion on Monday, July 6, from
6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Brazos Room at the JW Marriott Austin! Reconnect with
fellow alumni, network with past participants and mentors, learn about
upcoming NFB youth programming, and take part in fun engineering challenges
inspired by past Youth Slam activities-including marshmallow towers and
index card fractals. Whether you attended recently or years ago, we hope to
see you there!

 

Reminders:

PAC:

Before you start PACing 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 PAC at nfb.org
<mailto:PAC at nfb.org>  to let us know to expect your organization's support. 

 

>From President Shara: 

Please reach out to me if you have any questions or would like to develop
your leadership abilities. We have room for everyone and each of you have a
gift. Let's unwrap it together, while we build the National Federation of
the Blind of Massachusetts.  

 

With Love, Hope and Determination,

 

 

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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