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<h1 style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">
Job Search Workshop for Students, January 28<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">State Services for the Blind will be hosting a student workshop called “How to Find a Job” on Tuesday, January 28 from 6-8 p.m. at our St. Paul office. In this workshop students will learn and practice using
networks to find a job, using job search websites, and using google maps to locate nearby employment opportunities. Students do not need to be connected with SSB to attend. This workshop is most suitable for students ages 14-22. The first hour will consist
of whole group activities, and the second hour will consist of individual practice with staff on-site to help.
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please e-mail <a href="mailto:Sheila.koenig@state.mn.us">
Sheila.koenig@state.mn.us</a> to let us know you will be here, or to find out about how to call in.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h1 style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">
Goalball Tournament at Minnesota State Academy for the Blind<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Minnesota State Academy for the Blind and the Faribault Lions Club will be hosting a Goalball Tournament on Saturday, February 22nd. The tournament will take place at the Academy’s campus at 400 Sixth Avenue
SE in Faribault. Blind and visually impaired students are welcome to come and participate. Everyone else is welcome to stop by and cheer on the players.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Goalball is a team sport in which opposing teams score points by throwing a ball filled with bells through the opponent’s goal. Tournament action begins at 9:00 am.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For more information contact <a href="mailto:Charles.lechtenberg@msa.state.mn.us">
Charles.lechtenberg@msa.state.mn.us</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Or call 507-384-6714</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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A Day of Advocacy at the Capitol for Minnesotans with Disabilities<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Minnesota Consortium of Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD) is hosting a day of advocacy at the State Capitol on January 28, 2020. The day will consist of breakout sessions, speakers, and discussion of the
2020 Legislative priorities for the consortium. Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan will kick off the day. In recommending the conference, the Minnesota Council on Disability says, “This conference is an opportunity to grow your knowledge
of policy and self-advocacy.” The conference begins with registration at 9:30 in the L’Etoile du Nord Vault Room (B15).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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here for more information and to register online.</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Great Jobs with the State of Minnesota<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">State Services for the Blind is part of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). DEED is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development agency. DEED’s mission is simple: to empower
the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Right now, DEED is seeking applicants for two important positions,:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Deputy Communications Director (Job #38359)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Director of the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (Job #38191)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Learn about working for the State of Minnesota and search for these or other open positions by visiting
<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMjMuMTYwMDUyNzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21uLmdvdi9tbWIvY2FyZWVycy8ifQ.OYtNdwlcyeOTzz_sEu_xkRpvZp09MfxIR6sdw33_UN4/br/74280685117-l">
careers.mn.gov</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h1 style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Learn About the Census and Commit to Be Counted</span><o:p></o:p></h1>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“We Count. Minnesota is a collaboration of businesses, governments, non-profits, and community groups across the state. Its aim is to support a fair and accurate 2020 Census by educating Minnesotans about the
importance of the census and promoting their participation in it.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Full participation in the upcoming 2020 Census -- making sure everyone is counted -- will provide our communities with vital information about who we are and what we need. All of us must come together to ensure
every Minnesotan counts.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“The data that will be collected by the 2020 Census are critical for counties and communities across our state. They will shape political representation, funding of government programs, the flow of business
and commerce, and the planning and delivery of services to local communities.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“Historically, the census has missed certain groups—including young children, people of color, indigenous people, people with disabilities, and urban and rural low-income households—at disproportionately high
rates. Being undercounted deprives communities of equal political representation and private and public resources.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">By <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMjMuMTYwMDUyNzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N1cnZleS5tbi5nb3Yvcy5hc3A_az0xNTYzMjQwMDcxOTEmUTk9MzYifQ.HROIsPfnEYuKDWGkrOtXAtwyNmNdV5t36D3en8ppwL4/br/74280685117-l">
filling out this simple “Commit to be Counted” form</a>” you’ll get timely information about filling out your census form in the spring of 2020, and you’ll help build a strong Minnesota where everyone counts! A link to the form can also be found at
<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMjMuMTYwMDUyNzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FkbWluLmdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5LmNvbS9hY2NvdW50cy9NTkRFRUQvYnVsbGV0aW5zLzQxNDA3MDA1L21uc3NiLm9yZy4ifQ.XqZOnGzhwCPVKKQSXpnuAaHo3s5k2jc86wSJAzTeIOM/br/74280685117-l">
our website at mnssb.org.</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Minnesotan Jennifer Dunnam Featured in New Podcast from The Braille Authority of North America<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">“The Braille Authority of North America (BANA) has released a new podcast in its BANA Braille Bits podcast series. Jennifer Dunnam, who just completed a five-year tenure as Chair of BANA, discusses the workings
of BANA and the future of braille. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This new segment can be accessed at
<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAxMjMuMTYwMDUyNzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vYnJhaWxsZWF1dGhvcml0eS5saWJzeW4uY29tLyJ9.e8UbE3kB39n00hCgtuywaJdbGXpzbhZaUPr4W9CgIms/br/74280685117-l">
brailleauthority.libsyn.com</a> or by searching for BANA Braille Bits with your favorite podcatcher.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Happy New Year from State Services for the Blind!<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We at State Services for the Blind wish you the very best in 2020. Maybe this is the year when you’re thinking about jumping into the job market or advancing in your career. Maybe you’re the parent of a blind,
DeafBlind, or visually impaired student and you’re wondering about services to help them succeed in the transition from high school to life after graduation. Maybe this will be the year for you to learn new strategies for living with vision loss. Maybe there’s
a list of books you’ve been hoping to read, but you need them in an accessible format.
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">State Services for the Blind is here to help you live, work, read, and Succeed. If you’re a Minnesotan who is blind, DeafBlind, living with low vision, or if you have another disability that makes reading print
difficult, we’re here for you.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Give us a call at 651-539-2300.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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