[MN-at-Large] 10,000 Dreams: The Labor of Love Edition

[David Andrews]

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>The 10,000 Dreams Newsletter
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>The Labor of Love Edition
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>Federation Family:
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>Labor Day signals the unofficial end to summer, and though the 
>holiday may look very different from the cookouts and parties we are 
>used to having, I find myself grateful for the labor all of you put 
>into this organization. We are powered by the incredible work of all 
>of our volunteers, and we could not put on conventions, or auctions, 
>or youth programs, or The Walk for Opportunity without the effort of 
>many. I thank you all for the gift of your time and raise a last 
>glass of summer lemonade to you on this Labor Day.
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>Warmly,
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>Ryan
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>News You Should Know
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>National Blind Sports Week: A Fantastic Virtual Event for Blind Athletes
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>This year, the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) 
>is hosting a week of virtual events discussing the opportunities 
>available for sports participation for athletes who are blind. The 
>event runs from September 28, 2020 through October 3, 2020 and 
>includes two webinars and two Facebook Live events each day. On 
>Saturday, October 3, participants will take part in special 
>experiences to celebrate the third annual National Blind Sports Day. 
><https://www.usaba.org/third-annual-national-blind-sports-day-expands-to-week-of-virtual-programming-in-2020/>Learn 
>more here and join in the festivities.
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>Sunday Staying Connected Chats
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>Our weekly chats are still taking place from 3-5 p.m. every Sunday. 
>Feel free to drop in at any time to talk to friends, old and new.
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>To connect to the Zoom chat:
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><https://us02web.zoom.us/j/485038509?pwd=dGJPVUcxdWxpMVZ3UlVUYmt6eCs3UT09>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/485038509?pwd=dGJPVUcxdWxpMVZ3UlVUYmt6eCs3UT09
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>One tap mobile: +13017158592,,485038509#,,,,,,0#,,63266#
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>Phone: 301-715-8592
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>Meeting ID: 485 038 509
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>Passcode: 63266
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>Department of Transportation Announces Extension of the Quiet Car Rule
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>The US Department of Transportation announced a six-month extension 
>for the quiet car rule, part of the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement 
>Act that requires audible sounds be equipped on electric and hybrid 
>electric vehicles to help all pedestrians, especially blind 
>pedestrians, be aware when a vehicle is nearby. This extension is 
>needed in response to COVID-19-related manufacturing delays. The 
>National Federation of the Blind recognizes the impact of COVID-19 
>on the automobile industry and believes that the DOT's action 
>strikes an appropriate balance while continuing to ensure 
>implementation of the law. 
><https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm17/bm1704/bm170403.htm>Learn 
>more here about our advocacy for the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act.
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>What You Can Do
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>5 Days Left to Fundraise for the Walk for Opportunity!
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>The 39th annual Walk for Opportunity (Socially-Distanced Edition) is 
>taking place Saturday, September 12. Don't forget to 
><https://www.facebook.com/events/3374259475959809/>share the 
>Facebook event, encourage friends and family to 
><https://www.givemn.org/organization/Nfbmn>donate on your behalf, 
>and stay tuned for more information to come about virtual content to 
>keep everyone connected during the walk.
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>Preorder your NFB-Branded Masks
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>We have ordered a limited number of branded, fabric masks with our 
>logo prominently displayed that will be carried in our Independence 
>Market. The face masks are medium blue with our logo centered in 
>white. The face covering is approximately seven and one-fourth 
>inches by four and three-fourths inches. The inside of the mask is 
>soft white fabric, and there are loops that go over the ears. They 
>will be available by the beginning of October, and the cost will be 
>$4.00 per mask or $10.00 for three masks (plus shipping and 
>handling). Please note that these masks are not eligible for Free 
>Matter shipping so they will be shipped by UPS ground. To reserve 
>your mask(s), call the Independence Market at 410-659-9314, 
>extension 2216. You will be contacted for payment once the masks 
>arrive at NFB headquarters.
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>Register Today for Our 100 Years Celebration!
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><https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-U0BUd7xQRhFK2zco525T8SZSPO-ZUNfw9HkQtjXGZ7jT3w/viewform>Please 
>register no later than October 6 for this year's historic fall 
>convention. Only registered attendees will be eligible for door 
>prizes and special commemorative gifts in celebration of our 100 
>years as an organization. Don't  forget to pay your $5.00 membership 
>dues 
><https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5scLGfJm9f-ic1fXuOdaLL7ehcwAiB13LoxV6SHz-l8C4lw/viewform>online 
>to ensure you can vote on our policies and in our elections.
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>Ryan Strunk, President
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><mailto:president at nfbmn.org>president at nfbmn.org
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>www.nfb.org
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><http://www.nfbmn.org>www.nfbmn.org
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>(612) 872-9363
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>Live the life you Want.


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