<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUI-Regular";">Dear fellow Members of the National Federation of the Blind of Nevada,</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 20.3px;"><span style="font-family: ".SFUI-Regular";"></span><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUI-Regular";">I want to take a moment to encourage each of you to use one of the accessible and private voting options available to us in Nevada. Our rights to accessible voting have been hard-won, and it is essential that we make sure we use these options to maintain and protect them for all blind and low-vision Nevadans.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 20.3px;"><span style="font-family: ".SFUI-Regular";"></span><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUI-Regular";">One excellent option is to go to your early voting polling location in person and bring your absentee ballot to surrender. When you arrive, let the poll workers know that you want to use the accessible voting machine. Each location is required to have two machines set up and ready to use. If you use a white cane, you may need to explain this to them and remind them that you need the audio settings enabled on the machine. By asking them to do this before you insert your voting card, the process will be smooth, and they won’t have to start over.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 20.3px;"><span style="font-family: ".SFUI-Regular";"></span><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUI-Regular";">Voting privately and independently is not only a right but can be an enjoyable experience. The accessible voting machine allows you to listen to your options through headphones and select your choices using a controller. There is even an option to black out the screen, ensuring that no one can see your selections.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 20.3px;"><span style="font-family: ".SFUI-Regular";"></span><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUI-Regular";">Unfortunately, in some locations, the machines may not be set up beforehand, but don’t let that discourage you. If this happens, firmly but politely remind the poll workers that you will not be receiving assistance from them or anyone else, and that they need to set up the machine immediately. If they need guidance, they can contact the county’s registrar of voters for support. It is particularly helpful if you go early in the voting period, as this ensures that the machines will be properly set up for others who may not be aware of these options. Personally, I like to go on the first day of early voting, today, October 19, around midday to ensure the poll workers have time to set things up before the end of the day.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); min-height: 20.3px;"><span style="font-family: ".SFUI-Regular";"></span><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUI-Regular";">Remember, it is a state law in Nevada that every polling location must have two accessible machines, so there is no need to feel hesitant about requesting what is rightfully available to you. We have fought hard for these rights, and it’s important that we stand firm in using them, ensuring they are available for everyone.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUI-Regular";">Together, let’s make sure that our voices are heard this election season.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUI-Regular";">Best regards,</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Mark Tadder, </i></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: 17pt;">President </span></p><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">National Federation of the Blind of Nevada</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17pt; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17pt; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Click </span><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> below to book an appointment with me</b></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div></div><div><a href="https://calendly.com/mtadder/office-hours" style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#ffffff">https://calendly.com/mtadder/office-hours </font></a><span style="font-size: 17pt; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">”</span><span style="font-size: 17pt; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Live the life you want”</span></div></div></body></html>