[MD-AtLarge] Calling Congress and Minutes from the April Meeting

[Sharon Maneki]

Hello All,

Please call your congressman. The number is 202-224-3121. This brings you
to the operator, and you can give the operator the name of your
congressman. Ask your congressman to cosponsor H.R. 1328, the Medical
Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act. Below are the minutes for the April
Meeting for your review.

NFBMD At Large Chapter Meeting Minutes for April 16, 2024

The Presidential Release was played at 7:30 PM.
The meeting was started at 8:00 PM, by Marguerite Woods, President.

The round robin took place. Everyone announced themselves, stated where
they are in
the state, and answered the question when you became blind or low vision
was there
something you learn to do better prior to going to training?
There were approximately twenty members on the call.
Charles led Alice in the NFB pledge.

Sharon gave the treasurer’s report:

Opening Balance: $1927.55
Income:
- Movie: $296.95
- Donation: 100
- Candy Sale: $800
Total Income: $1196.95
Expenses
- Door Prize for Convention: $100
- Convention Rooms: $345
- Convention Lunch and Banquet: $85
Total: 3124.50 – Expenses = $2594.50
Ending Balance: $2594.50

Tonight’s guest speaker is Joanne Wilson. She founded the Louisiana Center
for the
Blind in 1985. Her presentation was on sharing your story and how important
it is. She
shared her story with the group. She also stressed that the way you speak
about
blindness and how you Give hope to others is also important. She reminded
us that we

are Not alone because there are other blind people, to be proud and
respectable of our
blindness, and control the way you react to your blindness.

The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted by Danielle Earl, Secretary

*Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy*
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
410-715-9596

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is
not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday we raise
the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.
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