<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> May 6, 2025 at 6:15:00\u202fAM 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\u2019s Notebook - Week of 05/05/2025</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><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"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">President\u2019s
Notebook<o:p></o:p></span></b></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"><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></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"><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></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></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"><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 style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><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></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"><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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Dear Federation
Family,<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Welcome to the
busy month of May. There are many things in front of us this month, including opportunities to celebrate the moms out there as well as our military veterans. In the midst of all the activity, final details will be coming together for the Federation\u2019s annual
convention in New Orleans. John Berggren will be visiting the hotel this week and he reports that the rooms continue to go fast, although there will still be plenty of room availability at our overflow hotel. I encourage you not to delay reserving your room.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">I wanted to let
you know that two things are happening this week. First, the Kenneth Jernigan Committee is starting to send out letters to people being offered first-timer support. Second, our scholarship committee is meeting this weekend, and finalists will start receiving
notifications next week. The scholarship committee is meeting a little later than usual due to schedules, so we wanted you to know.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">I hope you are
enjoying spring in your part of the country.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></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"><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></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Presidential
Release Live on May 15:<o:p></o:p></span></b></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The
next Presidential Release Live will be Thursday, May 15, at 8:00 p.m., Eastern, in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Zoom details are below. Attend to get the latest updates on the movement, ask questions, and hear important perspectives on the
organized blind movement. Submit questions or suggestions to </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="mailto:communications@nfb.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">communications@nfb.org</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">.<o:p></o:p></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Presidential
Release Live Zoom: </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/96380567586</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">One
Tap Mobile: </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">+13017158592,,96380567586# US</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Zoom
ID: </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">96380567586</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Note:
The </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Presidential
Release chapter recordings</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
are available by the first Friday of each month. Please share the chapter recording as part of your chapter meeting agenda and discuss among members.
<o:p></o:p></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></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"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">National
Convention:<o:p></o:p></span></b></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Honor
Roll Call:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Convention time is here, which means it\u2019s Honor Roll Call time of year! The Honor
Roll Call is when affiliates and national divisions support our sustaining funds: Kenneth Jernigan Fund, SUN shares, White Cane Fund, and Jacobus tenBroek Memorial Fund. To make your 2025 contributions, write a check payable to National Federation of the Blind
and mail it to 200 East Wells Street; Baltimore, Maryland, 21230, Attention: Fiscal Services \u2013 Roll Call and write \u201cRoll Call\u201d in the check memo. Please send an email to
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="mailto:rollcall@nfb.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">rollcall@nfb.org</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
detailing the amount to go to each fund and the name of the organization, so we record the contributions correctly. All pre-convention contributions will be acknowledged on our website. If your organization is making a pledge to be paid later this year, please
send an email to </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="mailto:rollcall@nfb.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">rollcall@nfb.org</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
telling us how much is being pledged for each fund and when to expect the check. All pledges should be fulfilled by August 31, 2025.<o:p></o:p></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Convention
Resolutions:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The national convention is coming soon! Our Resolutions Committee, chaired by Donald
Porterfield, is currently accepting proposed resolutions for the convention to consider. Proposed resolutions should be emailed to the committee at
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="mailto:resolutions@nfb.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">resolutions@nfb.org</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">.
Don\u2019t forget, the deadline for submitting a resolution is Sunday, June 8, at midnight, eastern. Donald published a
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/blog/resolutions-101-way-drive-external-change"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">blog
post on the topic of writing resolutions</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
last year, so be sure to check it out as you prepare to submit yours. <o:p></o:p></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Reminder:
Register and Book Hotel for National Convention:<o:p></o:p></span></b></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Promote
registration for the 2025 National Federation of the Blind </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">National
Convention</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">,
July 8-13, in New Orleans. Let members know to register early because prices go up if you register on site in New Orleans. Registration includes the biggest event of the year, access to the event app, and communications on the latest news and events. Reserve
your room by calling 888-236-2427 for the Marriott or 855-516-1090 for the Sheraton New Orleans. Ask for the \u201cNational Federation of the Blind 2025 Convention\u201d block.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Volunteers
Needed for NFB25:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">National Convention is the largest gathering of blind people in the
nation and relies on hundreds of volunteers\u2014which include members, supporters, and friends. We need your help to make our convention successful, enjoyable, and accessible for all participants. Seek volunteers to get involved.
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/volunteer-opportunities"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Review
the descriptions and complete the volunteer form</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Seminar
for Families of Blind Children at NFB25:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Promote the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC)
Annual Seminar to families in your affiliate. The NOPBC Seminar is held during the National Federation of the Blind National Convention, July 8 to 13 in New Orleans, Louisiana, where we will talk about everything from how to help your child learn how to play,
how to get the most from the IEP at school, how blind children can help with chores, how technology can help blind children, and so much more.
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://nopbc.org/conference"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">NOPBC
Seminar registration is open and is separate from convention</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">NFB
Camp:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">NFB Camp will again be part of the convention. We ask affiliates and divisions to
consider helping with this expense. We provide this service to families for a nominal fee; therefore, your help is greatly appreciated. Please make all contributions for NFB Camp payable to National Federation of the Blind and mail it to 200 East Wells Street;
Baltimore, Maryland, 21230, Attention: Fiscal Services \u2013 NFB Camp and write \u201cNFB Camp\u201d in the check memo. Please send an email to
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="mailto:fiscalservices@nfb.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">fiscalservices@nfb.org</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
to let us know the name of the organization or division and the amount of the contribution. You are welcome to combine your Honor Roll Call and NFB Camp contributions on the same check; be sure to clearly list this in your email. You are also welcome to send
a check for Honor Roll Call and one for NFB Camp in the same envelope. We appreciate your support of NFB families attending the convention.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">National
Federation of the Blind National Convention Career Fair:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%;background:white">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Join us for the National Federation of the Blind National Convention
Career Fair on July 9, 1:00\u20134:00 p.m., Central. Hosted by the National Employment Committee, this event is an opportunity for blind and low-vision people seeking jobs to connect with employers and is an opportunity for employers to seek more talent for their
teams. </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%;background:white">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/career-fair-jobseeker-registration"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">National
Convention Jobseeker Registration </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></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></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&action=preview&id=621"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">National
Convention Employer Registration </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in;line-height:115%;background:white">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">To prepare jobseekers and employers, the Employment Committee
will be hosting \u201cGetting Career-Fair Ready: For Jobseekers and Employers,\u201d virtual seminars designed to provide strategies for creating the most positive experience while attending the fair. Individuals will automatically be registered for these events once
they have registered for the career fair. For more information on the career fair or virtual seminars, please contact Charles Bennett, jobseeker liaison, at
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="mailto:cbennett@cocenter.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">cbennett@cocenter.org</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><u><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">,
or </span></u></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Kris Colcock, employer liaison,
at </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="mailto:Kris@colcok.com"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span lang="EN" style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Kris@colcok.com</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">.</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Career
Quest at National Convention:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Join us for the National Federation of the Blind Career Quest Program, an exclusive
weeklong program held during the NFB National Convention. This dynamic program is designed for blind and low-vision students eager to explore career opportunities, gain hands-on experience with access technology, and develop valuable professional connections.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">If you're ready to take charge of your future, connect with mentors, and expand your
career horizons, this program is for you! Learn more about </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/career-quest/application"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Career
Quest</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
and complete the </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=38142&qid=11127342"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Career
Quest Interest Application</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
to learn more and secure your spot today.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Please direct all questions to Employment Program Coordinator, Nikki Jackson at
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="mailto:njackson@nfb.org"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">njackson@nfb.org</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">,</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
or 410-659-9314, extension 2404.<o:p></o:p></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"><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></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"><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></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">DAN
\u201cKnowledge Is Sweet\u201d Seminar:<o:p></o:p></span></b></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">We
are excited to invite you or your designee to the second annual \u201cKnowledge Is Sweet\u201d Seminar, hosted by the National Federation of the Blind Diabetes Action Network (DAN), taking place May 16\u201317, 2025, at the NFB Jernigan Institute. We are also streaming for
those who cannot attend in person. You can find full details and register here:<br>
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=622" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Knowledge
Is Sweet Seminar Registration</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
(</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=622" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=622</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">).<o:p></o:p></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Access
Technology Affordability Act \u2013 Legislative Alert:<o:p></o:p></span></b></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">On
Friday, John Paré sent out a legislative alert regarding the Access Technology Affordability Act (H.R. 1529). The intention of the alert was to initiate a wave of advocacy for the Access Technology Affordability Act so that it can gain a significant amount
of cosponsor support, with the ultimate goal being to include it in the upcoming tax package. Time is somewhat limited for this endeavor, as the House is reportedly starting discussions and beginning to mark up the new tax bill sometime this week. It is imperative
that we all call or email our representatives in the House and urge them to cosponsor the Access Technology Affordability Act as soon as possible. We encourage you to mention that Mathematica, an independent and respected economic forecasting company, estimates
that the Access Technology Affordability Act will save the federal government $315 million dollars over a five-year period if it is enacted. So please, don\u2019t wait. Call or email your representative in the House today!
<o:p></o:p></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Presidential
Release Recording for Chapters:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">May
Presidential Release chapter recording</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
is available. Please share the chapter recording as part of your chapter meeting agenda and discuss the topics among members. The topics this month include National Convention; the importance of chapter-level input in shaping national policies, specifically
through the resolution process; the upcoming Give $25 in '25 campaign; Federation family news; and customary closing remarks.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">May
Accessibility Boutique\u2014Indoor Navigation Software:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Join the National Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in
Nonvisual Accessibility on May 27 from 2:00-3:30 p.m., Eastern, via Zoom to learn about different types of indoor navigation, smart-phone applications, and the future of indoor navigation.
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/events/accessibility-boutique-reg"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Register
today.</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">NFB
Year-in-Review Available:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Have you ever wanted something to reference our past year of work,
or something you can link to or print and take to meetings? </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/annual-report-and-financials"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">The
National Federation of the Blind Year-in-Review for 2024</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
is available in HTML and as a PDF. Think of the Year-in-Review as a short-form annual report for quick reference or sharing. Please take a look and employ this helpful resource.
<o:p></o:p></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></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"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Reminders:<o:p></o:p></span></b></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Help
the National Federation of the Blind in Three Easy Ways\u2014Everyday Giving Just Got Better:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">You already make a difference by supporting the National Federation of the Blind.
But did you know there are simple, everyday ways to give that can help power our movement even further? Whether these options are new to you or worth another look, they\u2019re easy, effective, and impactful.<o:p></o:p></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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\u2022
<i>Shop with purpose using iGive, visit</i><b> </b><i>-</i><b> </b></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://igive.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">https://igive.com/nationalfederationoftheblind</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">.<br>
Over two thousand online retailers will donate a percentage of your purchase to the NFB\u2014at no extra cost to you. Just sign up once and start shopping with impact. The iGive app makes it even easier to give while on the go.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\u2022
<i>Round up with Walmart and Lyft</i><br>
Small change creates big possibilities. When you support us with </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://www.walmart.com/sparkgood"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Walmart
Spark Good</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
or ride with Lyft, you can round your total to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to the NFB automatically. It\u2019s a simple way to support our work with every purchase or ride.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">\u2022
<i>Give with cryptocurrency through</i> </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://www.cryptoforcharity.io/nfb"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Crypto
for Charity</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><br>
Crypto donations are fast, secure, and may offer tax benefits. Support our mission with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more through a platform built for charitable giving.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Learn more about these opportunities and explore other giving options on our
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/ways-give/gift-acceptance-and-recognition-policies"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Ways
to Give Page</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">.
Please share these opportunities. Promote them in your chapter, throughout your affiliate, and with your family, friends, and wider networks. Everyday giving, shared widely, helps us raise more support and build a stronger future.<o:p></o:p></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Federal
Employees with Disabilities:</span></b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="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 employment workforce, and we are doing all we can to help our blind colleagues. If you are aware of blind federal workers impacted by the government layoffs, please encourage them to submit the
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">Employment
Interest Form</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
to receive announcements about career opportunities. Thanks to our partners at the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, these individuals can also
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/federal-workers/convention-support-application"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none">apply
for support</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
to participate in career activities at the national convention in New Orleans. </span>
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Give
$25 in \u201925 Campaign:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Let\u2019s keep pushing forward together. The Give $25 in \u201925 campaign is about making
an impact\u2014one gift, one story, one act of leadership at a time. Every $25 donation helps power the programs and advocacy that move us closer to equality and opportunity for all blind people. Here\u2019s how it works:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Every $25 you
give enters you into a drawing for a chance to win a trip to our next national convention or a cash prize.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">We\u2019re encouraging
some friendly competition through the Federation Challenger opportunity:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Ask others
to give and tell them to list you as their challenger on the donation form.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The challenger
with the most named donors will get to announce the drawing winner at our national banquet.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The first one hundred people who give $100 or more will receive a pair of AfterShokz
headphones.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Whether you give, encourage others to give, or both\u2014this is a chance to lead by example.
Share your story. When people understand why this matters to you, they\u2019ll want to be part of it, too.<o:p></o:p></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="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Three ways to give:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Call 410-659-9314,
extension 2430<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Mail a check
to: 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK9"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK8"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Donate online
at nfb.org/give25donate<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<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"><b><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></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="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></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%"><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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk183426075"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">(all times eastern)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">May 16-17: Diabetes Action Network; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">June 8, 2025: Deadline to
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:resolutions@nfb.org"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:blue">submit resolutions</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
for the 2025 National Convention.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">July 8-13: National Convention; New Orleans, Louisiana<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Wednesday, August 6<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Wednesday, November 5<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Chapter Presidents Calls<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Thursday, June 12 and Sunday, June 15<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Thursday, September 11 and Sunday, September 14<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Thursday, December 11 and Sunday, December 14<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;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><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span>
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;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><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><a href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;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><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;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><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation\u2019s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
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