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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Disability Day is today, December 3, 2015. We need to take action to get the Marrakesh Treaty moving. Please help us end the book famine by taking the action described by Gabe below. If you do not get this message in time to do it today, do it tomorrow. The important thing is to do it, and do it quickly. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Sharon Maneki, </b>President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>410-715-9596<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Howdy Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Don’t forget, tomorrow the United Nations will be celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and this will be another great opportunity to highlight the Marrakesh Treaty.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What You Need to Do<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tweet using the hash tag #IDPD15, and call the following individuals’ offices:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>John Kerry<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Secretary of State<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>U.S. Department of State<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>@JohnKerry<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(202) 647-9572<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cathy Novelli, (A familiar name to this campaign!)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Under Secretary and Senior Coordinator for International Information Technology Diplomacy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>U.S. Department of State<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>@CathyNovelli<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(202) 647-7575<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Maria Pallante<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>United States Register of Copyrights and Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Office of the Register and Associate Librarian for Copyright Services, U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress [LOC]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>@CopyrightOffice<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(202) 707-8350<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>When you call, let them know you are a blind American who is a supporter of the Marrakesh Treaty. Encourage them to do their part to ensure the ratification package is promptly sent to the Senate to begin the ratification process.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sample Tweets<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Inclusion matters. That means releasing the ratification package for the #MarrakeshTreaty. @JohnKerry @CopyrightOffice @cathyNovelli #IDPD15<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:.@JohnKerry">.@JohnKerry</a>, you have the power to move the ratification package for the #MarrakeshTreaty along. Please help. #IDPD15<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:.@CopyrightOffice">.@CopyrightOffice</a>, let’s work together to ensure literacy for all. #IDPD15 #MarrakeshTreaty<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wondering why the #MarrakeshTreaty matters? Learn more here. <a href="https://nfb.org/marrakeshfactsheet">https://nfb.org/marrakeshfactsheet</a> #IDPD15<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Today is #IDPD15. Help us remind @JohnKerry, @CopyrightOffice & @CathyNovelli that it’s time for the #MarrakeshTreaty<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>@JohnKerry, today is #IDPD15. Help move the ratification package for the #MarrakeshTreaty.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>@CathyNovelli, Please help move the ratification package for the #MarrakeshTreaty. #IDPD15<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>@CopyrightOffice, you can make a difference. Help move the ratification package for the #Marrakesh Treaty. #IDPD15<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2 years 2 long. Move the ratification package for the #MarrakeshTreaty. @JohnKerry @CathyNovelli @CopyrightOffice #IDPD15<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Millions of #PWD want to read. @CopyrightOffice, you can help. Move the ratification Package for the #MarrakeshTreaty. #IDPD15<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know. I look forward to another exciting day of engagement for the Marrakesh Treaty tomorrow! Let’s go build the Federation!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>...Gabe<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gabe Cazares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Government Affairs Specialist<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>200 East Wells Street<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At Jernigan Place<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E: <a href="mailto:gcazares@nfb.org"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>gcazares@nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>P: 410-659-9314 Ext. 2206<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>T: @gmcazares<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>