[MD-Sligo] FW: [Tech-VI] News From Jonathan Mosen Regarding His New Role With the National Federation of the Blind

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>From Jonathan Mosen via Mastodon .

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Some big news from me today.

Back in September, the National Federation of the Blind announced that they
had begun working with me as a consultant on a range of projects. Some are
public facing and you'll see those coming to fruition in the next little
while. Others you may not know as much about, but are improving technology
behind the scenes.

This week, the US Government has given me the right to live and work in the
United States. That means I am now at liberty to say how proud I am to have
accepted the role of Executive Director for Accessibility Excellence at the
National Federation of the Blind. The position is based at the Jernigan
Institute in Baltimore Maryland, so we have begun the huge task of preparing
to relocate.

The nearly three months that I have been consulting for the NFB have been
the happiest of my professional life. Members and staff have been so
welcoming, and I feel like everything in my career has been leading up to
using my skills in a way that can substantially improve the lives of blind
people. The dedication and professionalism of the NFB team is unparalleled. 

While obtaining an O1 US visa for people with extraordinary ability is tough
due to the high bar that is set, it has also been a special process. I
received seven references from well-known people in the blindness field in
support of my visa application, and what they wrote was generous and
touching. Think of it a bit like attending your own funeral without going
through the hassle of actually dying. It taught me a lesson, that we often
don't tell people how much we appreciate them while they are still around to
hear it. I don't often stop to think about my legacy or anything grand like
that, so seeing these very heart-warming references is something I will
cherish.

The law firm I've been engaging with, Optimum Law, have been incredible and
I can't recommend them enough if you need US immigration advice and you are
in NZ.

Thanks to my four wonderful adult children and their significant others, who
have been so encouraging and willing to spend weekends helping to whip the
house into shape as I clear out priceless treasures, like old chargers I no
longer have a device for.

And a very special thanks to my fellow adventurer, my wonderful wife Bonnie
Mosen, who unreservedly supports me on this journey. Bonnie is making a
positive difference in her own role at Wellington City Council, and the city
will be the poorer for losing her.

Sure, it's a big deal to relocate, but I'll be among people who think about
blindness the way I do, and who make good change every day. So actually, it
feels like I'm coming home, and I look forward to building new friendships
among my fellow blind change makers throughout the United States. Plus, home
is wherever my beautiful Bonnie is.

So, see you later New Zealand. Be good, and always strive fervently to make
New Zealand a place where disabled people can thrive.

David Goldfield,

Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist

 <http://www.davidgoldfield.com/> www.DavidGoldfield.com

Director of Marketing,

Blazie Technologies

 <http://www.blazietech.com/> www.BlazieTech.com

Am Yisrael Chai

The Nation of Israel Lives!

 <https://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/Certification> 

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