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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><h1>President’s Notebook<o:p></o:p></h1><h1>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></h1><h1>Mark A. Riccobono<o:p></o:p></h1><h1><a href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></h1><h1>(410) 659-9314<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Fellow Federationists,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am inspired by the tremendous enthusiasm for our upcoming national convention. The Rosen Centre and Rosen Plaza hotels are now completely sold out. We are aware that there are more people who need rooms for our convention and we are working closely with the team at the Rosen hotels to find alternatives. The number of first timers will certainly be significant at this convention; therefore, we should all be prepared to get to know our new members and teach them about the organization. We hope to have information about hotel alternatives very soon. In the meantime, don't forget to encourage members to preregister by May 31 and to sign up to participate in our world-record attempt on July 8.<o:p></o:p></p><h2><o:p> </o:p></h2><h2>Critical actions this week:<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoListParagraph>The deadline for preregistering for the 2015 National Federation of the Blind National Convention is May 31. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>News:<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoListParagraph>New staff:<br>We are pleased to welcome Gabe Cazares as a governmental affairs specialist for the National Federation of the Blind starting today. Gabe will be working under the direction of Lauren McLarney, and can be reached at the national office or via email at <a href="mailto:gcazares@nfb.org">gcazares@nfb.org</a>. Gabe will add a new energy and personal perspective to our work on the TEACH Act, as well as other legislative priorities of the Federation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph>Scholarship finalists:<br>The 2015 National Federation of the Blind finalists are listed below with their home state and vocational goal. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Katie Adkins, KY: Teacher<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Douglas Alt, MI: College professor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Karen Arcos, CA: Policy advocacy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Annika Ariel, CA: Disability law<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Liliya Asadullina, PA: Naturopathic doctor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Michael Ausbun, NV: Foundational professor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Brianna Brown, TX: Education<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Mary Church, CA: Psychology <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Chase Crispin, NE: Public school band director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>MarChé Daughtry, VA: Law<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Bryan Duarte, AZ: Software engineer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Alexandra Engraf, ND: Human services, counseling<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Lashawna Fant, MS: Counselor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Robert Gulledge, AL: Secondary education<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Dezman Jackson, MD: Health education<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Mary Abby Jusayan, RI: Teacher for visually impaired<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Kaitlyn Kellermeyer, TX: Government service or investing<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Miriam Lozneanu, SC: Programmer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Nefertiti Matos, NY: Helping/teaching profession<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Sarah Myer, FL: Mental health counseling<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Mark Myers II, MO: Computer and software design/development<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Crystal Plemmons, NC: Community college instructor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Jason Polansky, MD: Youth ministry, counseling, or civil engineering<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Karolline Sales, LA: Braille teacher<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Kaitlin Shelton, OH: Music therapy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Christopher Stewart, KY: Legal field<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Teri Stroschein, OR: School counselor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Kelsi Watters, WI: Spiritual counseling<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Hannah Werbel, WA: Biomedical engineering<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Tamika Williams, AL: Blind services/entrepreneurship/social services<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Delta Airlines offers NFB Convention Travelers a Discount:<br>Individuals flying Delta Airlines from July 2 through July 13, 2015, to attend the NFB national convention in Orlando (from anywhere in the country) can receive a discount ranging from 2 percent to 10 percent, based on their specific travel information. Reservations and ticketing are available via <span style='color:black'><a href="http://www.delta.com/meeting">www.delta.com/meeting</a></span>. Select Book Your Flight to book your flight and take advantage of the discount. After entering your departure and arrival city and dates, enter the meeting code “NMLJV” in the box provided. Complete the rest of the transaction as you would normally book a flight.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Reservations may also be made by calling Delta Meeting reservations at 800-328- 1111 Monday through Friday, 7:00 am-7:00 pm CDT. *Please note that there is a direct ticketing fee for booking through the reservation number above.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph>Aleeha Dudley lawsuit:<br>The Justice Department has moved to intervene in the Aleeha Dudley case, alleging that Miami University has violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by requiring current and former students with disabilities to use inaccessible websites and learning management system software, and by providing these students with inaccessible course materials. More information can be found at <a href="http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-moves-intervene-disability-discrimination-lawsuit-alleging-miami">http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-moves-intervene-disability-discrimination-lawsuit-alleging-miami</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Video:<br>In today’s video <a href="https://youtu.be/qbmV0LbnHkU">https://youtu.be/qbmV0LbnHkU</a>, Cindy Bennett describes her first encounter with the National Federation of the Blind at Washington Seminar; how she learned that blind people could have fun together and take things in stride, and how she decided to seek intensive blindness training to improve her skills and confidence. Cindy says that she went from an “emotional mess hiding behind paper successes” to a capable, confident blind person who can make her own choices and live the life she wants.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Reminders:<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoListParagraph>Patricia Maurer is organizing the volunteers to work in the Independence Market at convention this year. Please forward the names and contact information of anyone in your affiliate that is available to help out to her at <a href="mailto:pmaurer@nfb.org">pmaurer@nfb.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Dates to keep in mind:<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>June 7, 2015: NFB 6 DOT DASH<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>July 5-10, 2015: 75<sup>th</sup> Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>August 2-8, 2015: NFB STEM EQ <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>September 11-13, 2015: NFB STEM2U Leadership Academy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>June 19-25, 2016: NFB EQ (first iteration)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>July 31-August 6, 2016 (second iteration) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>August, 2016: WBU-ICEVI General Assembly <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day 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.<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Mark A. Riccobono, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Baltimore, Maryland 21230</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Phone: (410) 659-9314</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Fax: (410) 659-5129</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Email: </span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><a href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Twitter: @Riccobono and @NFB_Voice</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Web: <a href="http://www.nfb.org/" title="blocked::http://www.nfb.org/"><span style='color:purple'>www.nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>David Andrews and Long White Cane Harry<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:dandrews@visi.com">dandrews@visi.com</a> or <a href="mailto:david.andrews@nfbnet.org">david.andrews@nfbnet.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Twitter: @dandrews920<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>