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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i>Nation’s Blind Podcast, Access On</i> Webinar, and <i>Walking Alone and Marching Together</i></b><i> </i><b>Podcast: </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Listen to "Mother's Day and Father's Day: Honoring Blind Moms and Dads." In this episode of the <i>Nation’s Blind Podcast</i>, 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: <a href="https://buff.ly/vtm5tk4">https://buff.ly/vtm5tk4</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Episode 79 of <i>Access On</i>, 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: <a href="https://buff.ly/JifwSxN">https://buff.ly/JifwSxN</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Tune in to episode thirty-three of our <i>Walking Alone and Marching Together</i> podcast titled, "Episode 33: Chapter 10 - Sheltered Workshops and Blind Alleys, Part 1." Listen at <a href="https://buff.ly/MsJb4L2">https://buff.ly/MsJb4L2</a> or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on Amazon Music.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Virtual Experience Registration:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Registration for the virtual experience is open throughout convention; there is no deadline. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Convention Agenda is Available in Multiple Formats:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The <a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/2026-national-convention-agenda">2026 national convention agenda</a> is now available in Word, BRF, and Spanish formats. An audio version will be posted once it's finalized.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Volunteers Needed for Independence Market During National Convention:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you are interested in volunteering at the Independence Market during the 2026 National Convention, please contact Danielle McCann at <a href="mailto:dmccann@nfb.org">dmccann@nfb.org</a> for more information. Opportunities are available for demonstrators and storekeepers, and all assistance is greatly appreciated.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>NFB Youth Slam Reunion – National Convention 2026:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Reminders:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>PAC:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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 <a href="mailto:PAC@nfb.org" title="mailto:PAC@nfb.org">PAC@nfb.org</a> to let us know to expect your organization’s support. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>From President Shara: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>With Love, Hope and Determination,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Shara Winton<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.nfbma.org/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nfbma.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:sharawinton@gmail.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>sharawinton@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>617-304-0347<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>