<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> "President, National Federation of the Blind" <OfficeOfThePresident@nfb.org><br><b>Date:</b> February 24, 2025 at 2:41:33 PM MST<br><b>To:</b> State Presidents <StatePresidents@nfb.org>, NFB-Division-Leaders@nfbnet.org, NCB Staff <NCBStaff@nfb.org><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>NFB President’s Notebook - Week of 02/24/2025</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><a name="_Hlk191304891"></a><a name="OLE_LINK7"></a><a name="OLE_LINK8"></a><a name="OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">President’s
Notebook<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">National
Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Mark
A. Riccobono<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</span></b></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">410-659-9314<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Dear
Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">It
is hard to believe that March is almost here. It has been a great start to 2025 for the Federation, and this is largely due to your outstanding efforts to organize at the local level. Keep up the great work.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">I
am looking forward to our best national convention ever, this summer in New Orleans. I welcome your suggestions about excellent program items for the general sessions. Please note that registration will open later this week.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Finally,
many of you have written to us about Innosearch AI. As you may know, we had them on the NFB’s
<i>Access On</i> podcast, and I am in the process of planning a meeting with the executives of the company. We do not have a formal partnership with them. If that changes, I will let you know. We are hopeful that they will have a strong presence at the convention
and that we will have a strong working relationship going forward. Much like previous emails, we appreciate you checking in with us so we can coordinate our efforts. Stay tuned on Innosearch AI and the Federation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Critical
Actions:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Mark
Your Calendar: Presidential Release Live on March 6:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The next
Presidential Release Live will be Thursday, March 6, at 8:00 p.m., Eastern. Zoom details are below. Attend to get the latest updates on the movement, ask questions, and hear important perspectives on the organized blind movement.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Presidential
Release Live Zoom:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91752100862"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/91752100862</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">One
Tap Mobile: +13017158592,,91752100862# US (Washington, DC)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Zoom
ID:<b> </b>91752100862<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">News:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Federal
Workers Impacted by Recent Layoffs:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">We know
that federal employees with disabilities have been disproportionally affected by recent reductions in the federal workforce and we are doing all we can to help our blind colleagues. If you are a federal worker impacted by the government layoffs and are interested
in information on career opportunities through the National Federation of the Blind Employment Initiatives, please submit the
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/general-interest-form"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Employment
Interest Form</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
to receive announcements regarding career opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Upcoming
Presidential Release Recording for Chapters:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The next
National Federation of the Blind Presidential Release chapter version will be published on Friday, February 28. The chapter version is intended to be played during each chapter meeting throughout the month and used for discussion among members.
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Access
the chapter version and live details</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Submit
Nominations for Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The education
of blind children is one of the National Federation of the Blind's highest priorities. Please help us recognize dedicated and innovative teachers who provide quality education and meaningful experiences and opportunities for their blind students. Nominate
a teacher, counselor, or administrator of programs for blind students. </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/distinguished-educator-blind-students-award"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Learn
more about the Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Submit
Nominations for Blind Educator of the Year Award:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/blind-educator-year-award"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Blind
Educator of the Year Award</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
pays tribute to a blind teacher whose exceptional classroom performance, notable community service, and commitment to the organized blind movement merit national recognition. Submit nominations to the committee chairperson, Robin House, via email at
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:robin@mindsrealm.net"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">robin@mindsrealm.net</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">.
Letters of nomination must be accompanied by a copy of the nominee’s current résumé and supporting documentation of community and Federation activity.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Jacobus
tenBroek Disability Rights Law Symposium:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The Jacobus
tenBroek Disability Rights Law Symposium is the largest disability rights law symposium in the world and will be held from Thursday, March 20, through Friday, March 21, right here in the Jernigan Institute. In-person registration is open through March 7 and
virtual registration will stay open until March 14. Fees are $200 for in-person attendance, $150 for virtual attendance, and a discounted rate of $25 for students.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Registration
for in-person attendance: </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=616"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=616</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Registration
for virtual attendance: </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=617"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=617</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">More information
about the symposium can be found at </span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/legal-program/jacobus-tenbroek-disability-law-symposium"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Jacobus
tenBroek Disability Law Symposium | National Federation of the Blind</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Religious
Observances Calendar:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The calendar
listing religious holidays and observances has been updated to include the year 2029. The revised calendar can be found in the NFB Portal under Organizational Documents and
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/diversity-equity-inclusion"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">on
the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page of our website</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">.
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Exhibit
Hall Opportunity:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">State affiliates
and national divisions have the opportunity to promote special offerings and resources in the national convention exhibit hall. Online registration is available and required to secure a table.
</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/affiliate-and-non-affiliate-exhibitors"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Learn
more and complete the National Convention Exhibitor Application now.</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
This year’s exhibit hall will take place on July 9 and 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and July 11, from noon to 1:45 p.m. and 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. New this year: Space in the New Orleans exhibit hall is limited, and we encourage affiliates to share space where
they can. If you are only able to use your exhibit space for part of the time, consider splitting your space with another affiliate! This helps to ensure all affiliates have the chance to participate. Additionally, please remember that exhibit hall spaces
are only to be used by NFB affiliates and divisions. They should not be given to individuals or businesses within your affiliate. Thank you for all of your work and participation—we’re looking forward to another great convention! If you have any questions,
please contact Rachel Held at rheld@nfb.org or 410-659-9314, extension 2423.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Blind
Americans Return to Work Act:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The Blind
Americans Return to Work Act, H.R. 1175, was introduced in the House on February 10. We will be issuing a legislative alert to all listservs on Tuesday, February 25, urging all National Federation of the Blind members to contact their United States representative
and urge them to cosponsor the bill.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Recent
Press Releases to Share:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Please
read and share the following press releases:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">“</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-commends-introductions-blind-americans-return-work"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">National
Federation of the Blind Commends the Introductions of Blind Americans Return to Work Act</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">”
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">“</span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/statement-national-federation-blind-harmful-stereotyping-blind-people-political"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Statement
from the National Federation of the Blind on the Harmful Stereotyping of Blind People in Political Discourse</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">”<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><a name="_Hlk183426075"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Dates to Keep in Mind:<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk183426075"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">(all times Eastern)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">February 28: Deadline to register for IEP Advocacy
Academy</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">March 20-21: Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium,
registration deadline is March 7<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">May 16-17: Diabetes Action Network; Baltimore,
Maryland; registration coming soon<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">July 8-13: National Convention; New Orleans, Louisiana<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Wednesday, May 7<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Wednesday, August 6<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Wednesday, November 5<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Chapter Presidents Calls<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Thursday, March 13 and Sunday, March 16<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Thursday, June 12 and Sunday, June 15<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Thursday, September 11 and Sunday, September 14<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Thursday, December 11 and Sunday, December 14<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191304891"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives
of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know 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. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.</span></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Mark A. Riccobono, President<br>
National Federation of the Blind <br>
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>
410-659-9314 | <a href="mailto:Officeofthepresident@nfb.org"><span style="color:blue">Officeofthepresident@nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please engage with me through <a href="https://riccobono.personal.ai/messaging/profile">
<span style="color:blue">Riccobono Personal AI</span></a><br>
Mastodon: @President@nfb.social <br>
Pronouns: he, him, his<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/"><span style="color:#0563C1;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="210" height="76" style="width:2.1875in;height:.7916in" id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/nfblogo.png" alt="National Federation of the Blind" data-unique-identifier=""></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind">
<span style="color:#0563C1;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" style="width:.25in;height:.25in" id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/facebook.png" alt="Facebook" data-unique-identifier=""></span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice"><span style="color:#0563C1;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" style="width:.25in;height:.25in" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/twitter.png" alt="Twitter" data-unique-identifier=""></span></a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind"><span style="color:#0563C1;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" style="width:.25in;height:.25in" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/youtube.png" alt="Youtube" data-unique-identifier=""></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
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