[MN-at-Large] Travel with Us to Iowa and Stand with Blind Iowans (on Sep. 16

[David Andrews]

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>Dear Members,
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>The National Federation of the Blind of 
>Minnesota is traveling to Iowa to support our 
>friends and colleagues there. The Iowa 
>Department for the Blind has a new director who 
>is making harmful changes without listening to 
>blind Iowans. These changes threaten important 
>programs and the independence of blind people in Iowa.
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>We are joining the Iowa affiliate to protest 
>these decisions and to show that blind people 
>deserve leadership that respects history, 
>listens to the community, and works with staff and clients
not against them.
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>Event Details
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>    * Tuesday, September 16 at the Iowa 
> Department for the Blind, Des Moines, IA
>    * 5:30am-5:45am: Meet in downtown Minneapolis
>    * 10:00am-11:30am: Protest (outside)
>    * 12:00pm-2:00pm (approx.): Iowa Commission 
> for the Blind Meeting (inside)
>    * 6:00pm (approx.): Dropoff in downtown Minneapolis
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>Travel from Minnesota
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>The Minnesota affiliate is chartering a van for 
>those who want to travel together. Space is 
>limited, so please 
><mailto:president at nfbmn.org?subject=Iowa%20Protest%20RSVP>RSVP 
>to me as soon as possible if you’d like a seat.
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>We will meet at 5:30am at Judy Sanders’ home 
>(the Churchill Apartments, 111 Marquette Ave S, Minneapolis).
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>The van will leave promptly at 5:45am and return 
>around 6:00pm to the same location.
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>This is a chance for us to stand together and 
>make a real difference for blind Iowans. Your presence and support matter!
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>In solidarity,
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>Corbb
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>Corbb O'Connor (he/him), President
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>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota
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><http://www.nfbmn.org/>www.nfbmn.org | (612) 872-9363
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