<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr">Did you have President Riccobono view this? I'm deeply concerned about the portion that says if people miss too many meetings that they've asked for a combinations for, they will be asked to refrain from attending meetings until their life circumstances change, we in the Federation cannot do this, because all meetings are open to everyone. An and the typo was supposed to be accommodations. if the national president has not seen this policy, I would strongly suggest that he does to get his thoughts.</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Nov 16, 2024, at 11:41 PM, Maurice A. Mines via NFB-DB <nfb-db@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii">Good evening everyone below is a policy that was adopted by the division board and it's meeting earlier this evening.<div><br></div><div>If there are questions or concerns about this policy please don't hesitate to send me an email?</div><div><br></div><div><style class="WebKit-mso-list-quirks-style">p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; }
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div.WordSection1 { page: WordSection1; }</style><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="line-height: 18.4px; font-size: medium; text-align: center;">National Federation of the Blind Deafblind Division<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="line-height: 18.4px; font-size: medium; text-align: center;">Reasonable Accommodations Requests Procedure<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.4px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"><br>The National Federation of the Blind and its divisions strive to grant every accommodation request possible. Please maximize our ability to grant such requests by observing the following policies:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; 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-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Reasonable accommodations requests are to be submitted a minimum of fifteen (15) calendar days before the event for which accommodations are being requested. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; 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-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Requests must specify a need for ASL, CART, or another accommodation. Requests must also detail when, where, and for how long the accommodation is needed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; 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-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->The National Federation of the Blind Deafblind Division makes every effort to grant accommodation requests, including requests made on short notice and requests made while a meeting is actively taking place. With that in mind, please provide as much notice as possible so the division has the opportunity to hire interpreters and captioners as needed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; 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-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Individuals who request accommodations within two weeks of a scheduled meeting will be emailed a copy of this document for their review.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; 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-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Interpreters and captioners are paid commensurate with the amount of time they worked. If an interpreter or captioner is hired, but no one who requested use of that interpreter or captioner has arrived within fifteen (15) minutes of the start of the meeting, the interpreter or captioner will be relieved of their duties and that service will not be provided.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; 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-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Individuals who repeatedly request and receive interpretation or captioning services, but fail to attend the relevant meetings will be asked not to plan to attend the meetings until their life circumstances are such that they can use the services as intended.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]-->7.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; 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-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Members subject to the above paragraph may contact the division president to request reinstatement of their accommodations.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]-->8.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; 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-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->This policy will be posted to the division website, the division list-serve, and available upon request. Please direct any questions to <a href="mailto:nfbdbpresident@mmines.org">nfbdbpresident@mmines.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.4px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"><o:p> Just be aware that I'm going to Post this policy whenever we start planning for another public meeting. Yes of course will also be posted to the division webpage. And as for the instructions will be emailed to anyone that does request Accommodations.</o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.4px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"><o:p><br></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.4px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"><o:p><br></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Maurice A. Mines, President <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">National Federation of the Blind Deaf-Blind Division <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Email: nfbdbpresident@mmines.org <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Website: www.nfb.org <http://www.nfbdeaf-blind.org> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Live the life you want. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The National Federation of the Blind Deaf-Blind Division, a proud division <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">of the National Federation of the Blind, is a community of members and <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">we work together to help blind people live the lives they want. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18.4px; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.693334px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFB-DB mailing list</span><br><span>NFB-DB@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFB-DB:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfb-db_nfbnet.org/kat.bottner%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>