[NationalHarbor] Chapter Meeting Notes April 23, 2022

[Amber Woods]

Dear National Harbor Chapter Members:

Here are notes for today's Meeting:

*PlayBack Number *
(267) 807-9608
Access Code: 106363

*April 30 Advocacy Event *
Member and President of Sligo Creek will discuss this important event.

We did it

Accountability Act for Accessible K-12 Education for Students with
Disabilities SB617.  It now goes to the Governor’s desk for signature.

National Level

*Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (H.R. 4853*

Here are our Reps.

Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
You can contact your member of Congress by calling the Capitol Switchboard
and asking for the office in question. The number is 202-224-3121. We have
also attached a contact list for House offices to this email. If you
contact your representative via email, please copy Justin Young at
jyoung at nfb.org. Your calls and emails do make a difference.

Mother's Day Tea:

Event Policy

NFBMD Policy on In-Person Gatherings | National Federation of the Blind of
Maryland <https://nfbmd.org/eventpolicy>

May 2 is the cut-off time no extensions for Payment  $35


*Donations for Convention Goers*
Please support convention-goers!
Donate any amount put into the memo convention 2022
write checks and money orders to. NHC-NFBMD
send to Treasurer Angela Woods
1703 Old Drummer Boy Lane Fort Washington MD, 20744

*Group Flight A Update:*
There has been a slight change in the Group A flight
July 3 2022 Afternoon flight 3:55 pm arrive 5:30pm direct flight
July 11 2022 Morning 5:40am -9:00am

*Attending and Accessing TUG Events *

TUG Program Jerry J PriceAssistive Technology Education Program Coordinator
Phone at (410) 230-2446 or via email at

assistive.technology at maryland.gov

Access Meetings Call Conference

319-527-4994.  You do not have to RSVP for this event.

Upcoming TUG Programs:

Saturday, May 14th,

June 11, 10 AM, Gadgets and Apps for Safe Navigation

July 9, 10 AM, Accessible Book Apps & Websites.

Past Recordings:

If you would like to listen to previous TUG recordings,

Link:https://www.marylandlibraries.org/Pages/Technology%20User%20Group.aspx

*President Ronza's Request Visual Translator Motorola Survey *

*Note: President Ronza sent an email explaining in full detail:*

*Here is the link to access the Survey:*

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HesA1GOMpBBjqYqSnQOXpjFyCNJ3CYV8zi6K_LPyBlE/edit?ts=6262cece

* Master Gardener Sue Brasel and Hadley's Chief Program Officer and
gardener Next Tuesday Meeting Topic*

 Ed Haines join us for a chat about gardening, no matter your level of

 vision or gardening experience. They share tips for how to get started,

common challenges, and the many benefits of gardening.

 Listen Now

http://click.email.hadley.edu/?qs=0dd65034f2f2bc17d9a4577afb80c8076f9c6a033597964fdeedf660597a38c158eb14d036e37fb803290bba17a8571fdbf5cc73c1f29a3f140aa511cb3445ea



*The Presidential Report Highlights  #515 April 4, 2022 *

Legislative Activity Affordability Act House 151 Cosponsors 37

Hr4853 House 47

Reach out to Rep.


*Teacher of Tomorrow Program  and Services *


*National Convention *

Make reservations

Agents were having problems old code was put in incorrectly by
Agents NTL’Fed Blind

Corrected to NFB convention Marriott 855-821-4288  Sheraton 855-516-5010

Cruise Auto-driven Car

Dan Parker Space Port America

https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2022-04/april_2022_live_release_short_final.mp3





 *Master Gardener Sue *Brasel and Hadley's Chief Program Officer and
gardener

> Ed Haines join us for a chat about gardening, no matter your level of

 vision or gardening experience. They share tips for how to get started,

 common challenges, and the many benefits of gardening.

listen Now
http://click.email.hadley.edu/?qs=0dd65034f2f2bc17d9a4577afb80c8076f9c6a033597964fdeedf660597a38c158eb14d036e37fb803290bba17a8571fdbf5cc73c1f29a3f140aa511cb3445ea

Thank you,

Amber Woods
President
National Harbor Chapter
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
301-978-6686
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