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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="_GoBack"></a><a name=Start></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>NEWSWIRE<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>of North Dakota<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Vol. 1, No. 10<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2>2017 NFB of ND Convention<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Plan to join us for two days of learning and fellowship as the National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota convenes for its 2017 State Convention on Friday and Saturday, September 15</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>—</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>16, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Come and also meet our National Representative Dr. Fredric Schroeder, President of the World Blind Union and former RSA commissioner.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>There will be door prizes on both days and you must be present to win!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Place:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Ramada Inn and suite (formally the Baymont Inn and Suite)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>3333 13<sup>th</sup> Avenue, South<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Fargo, North Dakota<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Friday, September 15:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>8:00 AM Registration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>8:30 AM Exhibit Opens<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>9:00 AM Welcome and Announcements\<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>There will be demonstrations of assistive technology, agencies that assist blind and visually impaired person to answer questions, and a panel discussion on options for rehabilitation services.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>2:00 PM Panel discussion <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Saturday, September 16:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>8:30 AM Registration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>9:00 AM Opening Ceremonies<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>We will have various speakers, a National Report from our National Representative, a report from the North Dakota Talkingbook Library, Vocational Rehabilitation Office, School for the Blind, our 2017 National Scholarship Recipient, and much more. At the close we will have our annual Business Meeting and Elections.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>$Registration cost is $25.00 which includes lunch on Saturday. Please RSVP to either Jesse Shirek by phone at (701) 781-2526 or e-mail him at <a href="mailto:jesseshirek@gmail.com">jesseshirek@gmail.com</a> You can also RSVP to Milton Ota at (701) 731-0511 or e-mail <a href="mailto:mota1252@gmail.com">mota1252@gmail.com</a> by Monday, September 11.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>And Hurricane Releaf<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>The following comes from the Office of the President.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>To All:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>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</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>’</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>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></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>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></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>How you can help: <o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>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></li><ul type=square><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>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></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Transportation credits/gift cards for Uber and Lyft to provide transportation assistance. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Financial contributions either <a href="http://www.nfbtx.org/donate.php">online</a> (be sure to write </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>“</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Harvey Relief Fund</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>”</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'> in the note field) or write a check to the National Federation of the Blind of Texas with </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>“</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Harvey Relief Fund</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>”</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'> in the memo line. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>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></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Help us find families that include blind individuals by sharing the following information via email or on social media: <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'>§ </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'> 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 <a href="mailto:ncrosby@nfbtx.org">ncrosby@nfbtx.org</a>, or send us a message on our Facebook page.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>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.<br>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></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Legislative Alert<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>The following comes from John Pare:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>To All:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>After thirteen years of legislative and regulatory advocacy, as of Tuesday, September 5, 2017, the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act and the associated regulations are now final. This is a tremendous accomplishment for all of us, and is a demonstration of our collective passion, tenacity, and determination. These regulations will help us live the safe and independent lives we want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Having said that, Congress is back in session with the House scheduled for twelve legislative days in September, and the Senate scheduled for seventeen.<br></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><br>Our first call to action relates to the ADA Education and Reform Act. The House Judiciary Committee plans to vote on this bill (referred to as a markup) on Thursday, September 7. Please call Chairman Goodlatte and urge him to postpone this vote until the appropriate research can be done and a better solution proposed. For more information, read <a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/documents/pdf/goodlatte_hr620_06142017.pdf">President Riccobono's letter to Chairman Goodlatte</a>. Chairman Goodlatte can be reached at (202) 225-5431. As written, this bill will significantly undermine our rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. <br></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><br>Our next most critical issue is the Access Technology Affordability Act (ATAA) (H.R. 1734/S. 732). Both the President and Congress are putting substantial focus on tax reform, thereby increasing the likelihood that the ATAA has the potential to be included in any such overall tax reform. The best way for us to increase this potential is by building cosponsor support for both the House and Senate bills. As a result, please contact your representative and your two senators to urge them to cosponsor H.R. 1734 in the House and S. 732 in the Senate. We will be updating you on AIM HIGH, the Marrakesh Treaty, the TIME Act, Space Available, and the Self-Drive Act in subsequent legislative alerts.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'> <br></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><br>A short summary of each bill is included below. I have also included a list of all the current cosponsors. The best way to contact your member of Congress is to call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask for the office in question. Emailing your member of Congress is also a good idea. If you do so, please copy <a href="mailto:JPare@nfb.org">JPare@nfb.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Bill Summaries <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Accessible Instructional Material in Higher Education Act, H.R. 1772 (AIM HIGH)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>This bill will promote instructional technology and content that are accessible to the blind and other students with print disabilities. <a href="https://nfb.org/aimhighfactsheet">Read the AIM HIGH fact sheet to learn more.</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017, H.R. 1734 and S. 732 (ATAA)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>These bills will facilitate the purchase of access technology for blind people by creating a refundable, per person tax credit. <a href="https://nfb.org/access-technology-affordability-act">Read the Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017 fact sheet to learn more</a>.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Transitioning to Integrated and Meaningful Employment Act of 2017, H.R. 1377 (TIME)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>This bill will increase employment opportunities by removing stigmas and low expectations propagated by section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Note that the bill now phases out subminimum wages over a six year period corresponding to the recommendation of the National Council on Disability. <a href="https://nfb.org/timefactsheet">Read the TIME Act fact sheet to learn more.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Please feel free to distribute this to your friends and family and anyone interested in knowing about the National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Milton Ota, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Web: http://nfbnd.org/<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>909 8th St., S.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Fargo, ND 58103-2723<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Cell: (701) 731-0511<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>E-mail: mota1252@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>With Love, Hope and Determination, We Turn Dreams Into Reality.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Cordia New",sans-serif'>Together We Change What It Means to Be Blind.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>