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<h1><a name="OLE_LINK7" moz-do-not-send="true"></a><a
name="OLE_LINK8" moz-do-not-send="true"></a><a
name="OLE_LINK9" moz-do-not-send="true"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">President’s Notebook</span></span></a><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h1>
<h1><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">National Federation of
the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h1>
<h1><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Mark A. Riccobono<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h1>
<h1><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a
href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org"
moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</span></span></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h1>
<h1><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">(410) 659-9314<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Dear Fellow
Federationists,<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="color:black">The
Federation fall convention season is now in full
swing. Starting with this past weekend, our affiliates
are having conventions every weekend through the
weekend before Thanksgiving. This is always a great
period of energy and growth due to the heavy level of
events. I am anticipating the reports of the great
activities happening across the country. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="color:black">We
have just completed the Breaking Blind (85th)
Leadership Seminar. Remember that I am always
accepting recommendations from Federation leaders
regarding potential people that I should consider
inviting to the seminar. There will be another next
spring, so keep those recommendations coming. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="color:black">Today
I am pleased to say that we finally have the rules
related to the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act.
Congratulations and thank you to each of you who have
put energy into this over the past decade. You can
read the full blurb below. We will continue our
relationship with the Alliance of Automobile
Manufacturers to advance this and other issues in the
vehicle space. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<h2><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></h2>
<h2><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Critical Item:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">New Cardtronics Testing
Incentive:
<br>
As you know, the Cardtronics testing started on
September 1. The first ten affiliates that successfully
complete their tests will be given a redemption code for
one copy of KNFB Reader for Windows that they can use as
a door prize at an upcoming convention. Thank you for
mobilizing the members to action for this important
work.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<h2><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">News:</span></span></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">National Federation of
the Blind Hurricane Harvey Relief Project:<br>
During the past week, many members of the National
Federation of the Blind have reached out with offers of
support for blind individuals impacted by Hurricane
Harvey. We have been asking that you hold those offers
of support until we could coordinate with our Texas
affiliate, determine what needs exist, and develop a
plan that most effectively marshals resources to meet
the needs of blind people in impacted communities. We
are now prepared to mobilize the National Federation of
the Blind’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Project. Below are
the things you need to know and ways that you can best
help.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The National
Federation of the Blind Hurricane Harvey Relief Project
will be managed by Norma Crosby, president of the
National Federation of the Blind of Texas. Norma will be
assisted by our national staff as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family:Symbol"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->How you can help:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:58.5pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family:"Courier New""><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Donate to our
Harvey Relief Fund which we commit to only using for
Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. We will accept:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:76.5pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family:Wingdings"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Gift cards to
major retailers, because they are easier to share than
supplies. We encourage gift cards from Target, Walmart,
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Amazon, and Bed Bath and
Beyond.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:76.5pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family:Wingdings"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Transportation
credits/gift cards for Uber and Lyft to provide
transportation assistance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:76.5pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family:Wingdings"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Financial
contributions either </span></span></span><a
href="http://www.nfbtx.org/donate.php"
moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">online</span></span></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"> (be sure to write
“Harvey Relief Fund” in the note field) or write a check
to the National Federation of the Blind of Texas with
“Harvey Relief Fund” in the memo line.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:58.5pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family:"Courier New""><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Adopt a family:
If you would like us to match your affiliate/chapter
with a specific family that you can help, please reach
out to Norma Crosby.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:58.5pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family:"Courier New""><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Help us find
families that include blind individuals by sharing the
following information via email or on social media:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:81.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1
level3 lfo6">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family:Wingdings"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The National
Federation of the Blind wants to help! If you, or a
blind person you know, has been impacted by Hurricane
Harvey, please reach out to the National Federation of
the Blind for support from our Hurricane Harvey Relief
Project. Call (281) 968-7733, email </span></span></span><a
href="mailto:ncrosby@nfbtx.org" moz-do-not-send="true"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">ncrosby@nfbtx.org</span></span></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">, or send us a message on
our Facebook page.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:81.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span
style="font-family:Wingdings"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Here is a sample
tweet you can cut and paste into Twitter:
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:81.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:115%"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">If a blind person you
know has been impacted by Hurricane Harvey, email the
NFB Hurricane Harvey Relief Project
</span></span></span><a href="mailto:ncrosby@nfbtx.org"
moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">ncrosby@nfbtx.org</span></span></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"> or DM @NFB_Voice. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Send all donations to the
NFB Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund to National Federation
of the Blind of Texas, 1600 E. Highway 6, Ste. 215,
Alvin, TX 77511-2595.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">We appreciate the
tremendous concern and offers of support being offered
by members and friends of the National Federation of the
Blind. We thank you for being patient as we determine
where the needs exist and work to match resources with
the people that need help. Together with love, hope, and
determination, we will rebuild and transform our dreams
into reality.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Pedestrian Safety
Enhancement Act:<br>
The final regulation for the Pedestrian Safety
Enhancement Act went into effect today. The National
Federation of the Blind identified this problem, created
a partnership with the Alliance of Automobile
Manufacturers, got the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration to study the issue, wrote the
legislation, persuaded the US Congress to pass it, and
the president to sign it into law. The final regulation
was issued on December 14, 2016, with an effective date
of February 13, 2017. The effective date was then
delayed to March 21, then to May 22, then to June 5, and
then to today, September 5, 2017. At each step of the
way, the National Federation of the Blind remained
steadfast, resolute, determined, and passionate. It is a
result of our collective efforts that we have made the
roads safer for all Americans, especially blind
Americans. The final regulation covers all four-wheeled
hybrid-electric passenger vehicles under ten thousand
pounds. The regulation prohibits a pause switch,
manufacturer supplied selectable sounds, and any
tampering with the device. In general, the vehicle must
emit a sound of at least 44 decibels when stationary
(and when the shifter is not in "Park"), 48 decibels
when moving in reverse, and between 51 and 62 decibels
dependent upon forward driving speed. The rule requires
all hybrid-electric vehicles produced on or after
September 1, 2019 to be compliant. To read the
</span></span></span><a
href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/14/2016-28804/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-minimum-sound-requirements-for-hybrid-and-electric-vehicles"
moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span
style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">regulation
in its entirety</span></span></span></span></a><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">, please visit the
Federal Register.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="line-height:115%"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Social Security
Administration Lawsuit:<br>
Last week the National Federation of the Blind and two
blind individuals who receive Social Security benefits
filed a federal lawsuit against the Social Security
Administration (SSA) for its failure to make its Visitor
Intake Processing touchscreen kiosks accessible to its
blind visitors. As a result, blind patrons are unable to
check in independently at their local SSA field offices,
and are forced to divulge private information, such as
their social security numbers, to SSA staff or other
sighted third parties to assist them. In addition, they
cannot read the printed ticket generated by the kiosks,
which contains their check-in number, so they must ask
someone else to read the number or risk losing their
appointment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<h2><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Reminders:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h2>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Conference Call Tonight:<br>
There is a conference call scheduled tonight for all
affiliate presidents to discuss hosting screenings of
<i>Do You Dream in Color</i> during Meet the Blind
Month. The call-in information is 877-394-5901 and the
access code is 4582115.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.25in"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">NFB.org
Homepage:<br>
We are updating the nfb.org homepage on a regular
basis and adding important events such as state
conventions and training opportunities. I encourage
everyone to bookmark
</span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.nfb.org"
moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">nfb.org</span></span></span></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
and check it often. Even better, make it the default
homepage on your web browser. If you need assistance,
please email
</span></span></span></span><a
href="mailto:communicationsteam@nfb.org"
moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">communicationsteam@nfb.org</span></span></span></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span
style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<h2><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Did You Know?<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.25in"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Opportunities to
Fundraise and Give through Thrivent:
<br>
Are you a member of </span></span></span><a
href="https://www.thrivent.com/" moz-do-not-send="true"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Thrivent Financial</span></span></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">? There are multiple ways
for members to give back to the National Federation of
the Blind.<br>
Thrivent’s Choice Dollars donations can help NFB - Are
you a member of Thrivent Financial and eligible to
direct Choice Dollars? With Thrivent Choice, you can
recommend where some of Thrivent Financial's charitable
outreach funds go. Choice Dollars funds can make a world
of difference to the NFB. Directing Choice Dollars is
easy. Simply </span>
</span></span><a
href="https://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/living-generously/thrivent-choice/"
moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">go to Thrivent Choice</span></span></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"> to learn more and find
program terms and conditions, or contact Nathan Beattie,
Financial Associate, at (515) 276-1527, extension 228,
or
</span></span></span><a
href="mailto:nathan.beattie@thrivent.com" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">nathan.beattie@thrivent.com</span></span></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.25in"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Thrivent’s Action Team
Program - Thrivent’s Action Team program is a volunteer
program for Thrivent members to lead a one-time
fundraiser, service activity, or educational event with
the help of their family and friends. Thrivent will
provide resources to help promote the event, promotional
items (including Thrivent t-shirts) and a Community
Impact Card with $250 of seed money. To learn more and
apply, visit </span></span></span><a
href="https://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/living-generously/thrivent-action-teams/"
moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Thrivent Action Team</span></span></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">, or contact Nathan
Beattie, Financial Associate, at (515) 276-1527,
extension 228, or
</span></span></span><a
href="mailto:nathan.beattie@thrivent.com" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">nathan.beattie@thrivent.com</span></span></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">.<br>
<br>
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<h2><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7">Dates to Keep in Mind:</span></span></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></h2>
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"></span><span
style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"></span>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:black"><a
href="https://nfb.org/state-conventions"
moz-do-not-send="true">Fall Conventions</a></span></span><span
class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:black">September
12-17, 2017: </span>
</span><span style="color:windowtext"><a
href="http://blindmerchants.org/blast-2017/"
moz-do-not-send="true">BLAST</a></span><span
class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:black">,
Nashville, Tennessee
</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span
style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span style="color:windowtext">November 1, 2017: <a
href="http://nfb.org/scholarships" target="_blank"
moz-do-not-send="true">2018 Scholarship Application</a>
period begins</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span
style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:black">November
6-8, 2017: </span></span><span style="color:windowtext"><a
href="https://nfb.org/dare-be-remarkable-call-presentations"
moz-do-not-send="true">Dare to Be Remarkable Conference</a></span><span
class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:black">,
Baltimore, Maryland</span></span><span
class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5">
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:black">January
29, 2018: Great Gathering In, Washington, District of
Columbia</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span
style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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<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>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mark A. Riccobono<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">President<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(410) 659-9314 | <a
href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org"
moz-do-not-send="true">
officeofthepresident@nfb.org</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="text-decoration:none"><img
style="width:2.1875in;height:.7916in"
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alt="National Federation of the Blind" class=""
height="76" width="210" border="0"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"
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alt="Twitter" class="" height="24" width="24" border="0"></span></a> <a
href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind"
moz-do-not-send="true"><span style="text-decoration:none"><img
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind is a
community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and
dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to
help blind people live the lives they want.
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