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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Greetings Federationists!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Two weeks until we are gathered in New Orlans Louisiana! The excitement is growing, and the information is flowing! I wanted to pass along a few Nebraska specific details and a few reminders.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><strong><span style='font-size:28.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>All the latest updates can be found on the</span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:28.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention"><span style='font-size:28.0pt'>Convention Page</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>All participants will need to have a negative COVID test within 72 hours of checking into the hotel. You WILL NOT be able to pick up your registration packet without first emailing your test results to<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="mailto:testresults@nfb.org">testresults@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Aira is providing access to their visual interpreting service at no cost to NFB22 attendees for the purpose of the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26319&qid=7308910">2022 National Convention COVID-19 testing protocols</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Between July 2 and July 7, you are invited to call an Aira Agent who will assist with the completion of your COVID-19 at-home test, including sending a labeled photograph of the negative test result. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Please read<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=26320&qid=7308910">Tips for Testing</a> in advance. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>From the Aira team.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>It’s necessary to be an Aira Explorer to take advantage of this promotion, becoming an Explorer is quick and easy, and it’s free.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'> Download the Aira app from the <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aira/id1071584352">Apple App Store </a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Or the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.aira.smart&hl=en_US&gl=US">Google Play Store</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The 2022 National Convention <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="https://nfb.org/convention">Agenda</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>is now available in several formats including </span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li style='margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>HTML<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Audio <o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Word<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>BRF<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style='margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Spanish<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>And will soon be available on the</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crowdcompass-events/id604224729">CrowdCompass Platform through Apple</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Or <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crowdcompass.app4815162342&hl=en_US&gl=US">CrowdCompass Platform through Google</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.25pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>beginning June 27. CrowdCompass allows users to customize a personal agenda, chat with attendees, and join streamed sessions with the click of a button.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Be sure and mark your calendars for<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Wednesday, July 6<sup>th</sup>, 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>For the Nebraska Caucus! It will be held in <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Studio 3 of the New Orleans Marriott.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>This is a time for all the attendance from Nebraska to come together and get relative information and catch up with friends. Be sure and bring your banquet tickets!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The Nebraska table will be located in the exhibit hall and open during regular exhibit hall hours. We are selling Colby Ridge Popcorn and The Mill Coffee and Tea.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Please review the <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/convention">Convention Agenda</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>And contact <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="mailto:president@nfb.org">president@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>with the shift you are able to work. All shifts will have at least two people and we request you arrive 15 minutes before your shift start time. The schedule is as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, July 6<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shift 1: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shift 2: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Shift Already Full<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shift 3: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shift 4: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thursday, July 7<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shift 1: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. – One Worker Needed<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shift 2: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shift 3: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Shift Already Filled<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shift 4: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Shift Already Filled<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Friday, July 8<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shift 1: Noon to 1:45 p.m. – Shift Already Filled<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shift 2: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, July 9<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shift 1: Noon to 1:45 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Legal office hours will be held on <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Tuesday, July 5, from 6:00-9:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Wednesday, July 6, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Disability rights attorneys will be available to discuss blindness discrimination concerns regarding employment, technology, education, voting, and more. Schedule your private twenty-minute appointment by emailing <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><a href="mailto:legal@nfb.org">legal@nfb.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Please request your appointment by June 24.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Don’t forget! A proposed </span><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>amendment to the constitution will be voted upon during convention. Read the text of the </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm22/bm2206/bm220609.htm"><span style='font-size:22.0pt'>amendment</span></a><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:24.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>in the </span></strong><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>June 2022 Braille Monitor, so you can be prepared to make an informed vote.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Before the bags are packed make sure you participate in the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/give-20-convention-drawing">Give $20 Campaign</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>And double your dollars now thanks to a generous matching contribution from<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:8.25pt;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> <a href="https://www.humanware.com/en-usa/home">HumanWare</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>As well as </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>two pre-convention highlights to meet the sponsors and exhibitors of this year’s exhibit hall! </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join the sponsor Showcase virtual preview on Monday, June 27, at 8:00 p.m., eastern time. Hear from each of the sponsors, what they offer, and how you can connect with them at the convention and beyond.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/92969058502"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom Meeting ID is 929 6905 8502</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join the exhibitor Showcase virtual preview on Tuesday, June 28, at 8:00 p.m., eastern time. Learn about each exhibitor, what they will offer in the exhibit hall, and how you can connect with them if you won’t be attending in person.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/98430318608"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Zoom Meeting ID is 984 3031 8608</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Share your excitement by posting on social media using the hashtag <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>#NFB22. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>For questions before, during and after convention contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>President, Jamie K. Richey<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><a href="mailto:president@nfb.org">president@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'>Cell: (308) 520-9024<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Or <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>First-Vice President, Christine Boone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:christineboone2@gmail.com">christineboone2@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cell: (269) 329-8500<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>See you in New Orleans!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>