<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dear Federation Family,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Although baseball season is nearly upon us, much of the nation is still facing wintry weather. It is hard to know whether to put on boots or running shoes some days, but there is one constant: every day we need to pick up the tools of progress forged by the National Federation of the Blind. As leaders of our movement, you have made the commitment to do that every day, and it is appreciated. What makes it work is our coordination with each other.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Since spring training is underway for Major League Baseball, it is on my mind. You may not know that one of the game’s legends, Babe Ruth, has roots right here in Baltimore. Babe is credited as saying, “The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime.”<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">This applies equally to the National Federation of the Blind. It applies in our affiliates but also to the national organization and how our affiliates work together. We are all on the same team, and it takes a tremendous amount of coordination and trust to make our movement work.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">A number of you have written to me with feedback about various aspects of our work since our time together in late January. I appreciate information. It is hard to know how to make things better if I do not first know where the gaps might be. Furthermore, some of you have offered meaningful suggestions for what we can do. This is extremely useful in my work to align our resources to effectively accomplish the great ambitions of this organization.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">When you consider your part of the organized blind movement, think about what you can do to help it better work with the rest of the team. This is particularly important as our national convention approaches and each of us plays a critical role in the success of that major gathering. I am looking forward to the opportunity to be together with the team in Texas to celebrate Deep in the Heart of the Federation.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><h2 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Critical Actions:<u></u><u></u></h2><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:23px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><b>March Presidential Release Next Week:<u></u><u></u></b></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Mark your calendars for the upcoming Presidential Release #525: Wednesday, March 1, at 8:00 p.m., eastern. Closed captions and Spanish interpretations are available.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><a href="https://zoom.us/j/97552045970" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">https://zoom.us/j/97552045970</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Webinar ID: 975 5204 5970<u></u><u></u></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:23px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><span style="line-height:23px"><u></u> <u></u></span></h3><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:23px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><b><span style="line-height:23px">National Convention Registration Opens March 1:<u></u><u></u></span></b></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">The 2023 NFB National Convention will be a truly exciting and memorable event, with an unparalleled program and rededication to the goals and work of our movement. A wide range of seminars for parents of blind children, technology enthusiasts, job seekers, and other groups will kick the week off on Saturday, July 1, in Houston, Texas. Reminder: #NFB23 Registration will open on March 1. Read the<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm23/bm2302/bm230201.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">latest convention bulletin</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>or visit<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://nfb.org/convention" target="_blank">nfb.org/convention</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>for more information.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><h2 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">News:<u></u><u></u></h2><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:23px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><b>Victory in Orozco v. Garland Appeal!:<u></u><u></u></b></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">On Tuesday, October 18, a panel of three federal appellate judges heard oral arguments in the National Federation of the Blind-supported case, Orozco v. Garland, a case that stemmed from an inaccessible workplace for a blind federal employee. The opinion from the Federal Circuit Court released last week stated, “Orozco, an intelligence analyst at the FBI, wants his employer to use available software that is accessible to blind employees like himself. Both parties agree that Section 794d of the Rehabilitation Act generally requires federal agencies, including the FBI, to use technology that is accessible to employees with disabilities. But the district court dismissed Orozco’s action on the ground that the Rehabilitation Act does not give him any right to bring a lawsuit against the FBI to enforce that obligation. We reverse. The plain text of Section 794d extends a private right of action to all persons with disabilities who file administrative complaints requesting accessible technology and who seek only injunctive and declaratory relief.”<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:23px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><b><span style="line-height:23px">Read and Share the<i><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Braille Monitor</i>:<u></u><u></u></span></b></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Access the latest issue of our flagship publication. Read about the experience of learning about independence, seeking employment opportunities, stories from members, and more.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm23/bm2302/bm2302tc.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">February<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Braille Monitor</i><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>(English)</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm23/bm2302/es/bm2302tc-es.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">February<i><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Braille Monitor</i></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>(Spanish)</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:23px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><b><span style="line-height:23px">Latest Blog Post: “Accessible Payments and Banking with Cash App”:<u></u><u></u></span></b></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Learn about the features, services, and accessibility of Cash App from Karl Belanger, nonvisual access specialist, in our latest<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Voice of the Nation’s Blind</i><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>blog post, “</span><a href="https://nfb.org/blog/accessible-payments-and-banking-cash-app" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Accessible Payments and Banking with Cash App</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">.”<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_7077046379649579983MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="m_7077046379649579983MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:23px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><b>Legislative Advocacy after Washington Seminar:</b><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:23px"><u></u><u></u></span></b></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Now that we’ve all been home from the 2023 Washington Seminar for a couple of weeks, this is a perfect time to remind everyone that our legislative advocacy is not limited to one week at the beginning of the year. We encourage you to meet with your members of Congress at their district offices throughout the year, or even via Zoom if necessary. This is especially important if your member was unable to schedule a time to meet with you during Washington Seminar. It is critical that we build strong relationships with all members of Congress so they recognize our organization and understand our legislative priorities.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:23px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><span class="m_7077046379649579983normaltextrun"><b><span style="line-height:23px;color:black">Upcoming Event</span></b></span><span class="m_7077046379649579983normaltextrun"><b><span style="line-height:23px">: iOS vs Android Low-vision Accessibility Face-off</span></b></span><span class="m_7077046379649579983eop"><b><span style="line-height:23px;color:black">:</span></b></span><b><span style="line-height:23px;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></b></h3><p class="m_7077046379649579983paragraph" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span class="m_7077046379649579983normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,31,30)">On Tuesday,<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span class="m_7077046379649579983normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">February 28, the Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access will present an Accessibility Boutique to discuss low-vision accessibility features of iOS and Android. Come see how the features stack up against each other!<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=28168&qid=8111077" target="_blank"><span class="m_7077046379649579983normaltextrun"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">Register for the Low-vision Face-off Accessibility Boutique</span></span></a><span class="m_7077046379649579983normaltextrun"><u><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">.</span></u></span><span class="m_7077046379649579983eop"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14pt">Reminders:</span></p><h2 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u></h2><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:23px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><b><span style="line-height:23px">Scholarship Program Deadline Approaching in March:<u></u><u></u></span></b></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind scholarship program helps blind college students reach their educational and employment goals and so much more. Building on its strong foundation, we have enhanced the awards granted—making the experience even more inclusive, engaging, and meaningful for the thirty finalists. Each scholarship winner will receive $8,000. Encourage students to</span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://scholarships.nfb.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">apply for the 2023 scholarship program</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><h3 style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;line-height:23px;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:normal"><b style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:23px">Lyft Up and Share:</span></b></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please share the following blurb with members via emails and social media to help encourage people to participate. You can copy and paste the following:<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">An exciting and easy giving option for everyone: the organized blind movement is part of the Lyft Up program, so you can contribute every time you ride with Lyft. The program will round up the cost of your ride to the nearest dollar and donate the difference. In the Lyft app, simply go to the menu, navigate to donate, and choose National Federation of the Blind. Share this with all of your friends and family, because all of our small change leads to making a big difference. Thank you for your support!<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="m_7077046379649579983MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> </span></p><p class="m_7077046379649579983MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14pt">Dates to Keep in Mind:</span></p><h2 style="margin:0in;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">(all times eastern)<u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in"><li class="m_7077046379649579983MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;line-height:23px"><a name="m_7077046379649579983__Hlk122434215"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">March 2 and 5: Chapter Presidents Call, 8:00 p.m. (Scholarships)<u></u><u></u></span></a></li><li class="m_7077046379649579983MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">March 23: Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_7077046379649579983MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">May 10: I<span style="color:black">ntroduction to the Organized Blind Movement</span>, 8:00 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_7077046379649579983MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">June 1 and 4: Chapter Presidents Call, 8:00 p.m. (Member Engagement and National Convention)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_7077046379649579983MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">July 1-6, 2023: National Convention; Houston, Texas<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_7077046379649579983MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">August 9: I<span style="color:black">ntroduction to the Organized Blind Movement</span>, 8:00 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_7077046379649579983MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">September 7 and 10: Chapter Presidents Call, 8:00 p.m. (Blind Equality Achievement Month)<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_7077046379649579983MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">November 8: I<span style="color:black">ntroduction to the Organized Blind Movement</span>, 8:00 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_7077046379649579983MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">December 7 and 10: Chapter Presidents Call, 8:00 p.m. (Planning the Year Ahead)<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind knows 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. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Mark A. Riccobono, President</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">410-659-9314 |<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:Officeofthepresident@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(5,99,193)">Officeofthepresident@nfb.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Twitter: @Riccobono<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Pronouns: he, him, his<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="210" height="76" id="m_7077046379649579983_x0000_i1028" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/nfblogo.png" alt="National Federation of the Blind" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 2.1886in; height: 0.7924in;"></span></a><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">                        <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" id="m_7077046379649579983_x0000_i1027" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/facebook.png" alt="Facebook" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 0.2547in; height: 0.2547in;"></span></a>    <a href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" id="m_7077046379649579983_x0000_i1026" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/twitter.png" alt="Twitter" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 0.2547in; height: 0.2547in;"></span></a>    <a href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" id="m_7077046379649579983_x0000_i1025" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/youtube.png" alt="Youtube" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 0.2547in; height: 0.2547in;"></span></a><u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><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.<u></u><u></u></p><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-new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