<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dear Federation Family,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">I do not know about you, but the ease of summer has quickly turned into a frenzy of engagement and excitement as we move into fall. There was a lot of news on the Presidential Release Live, so I call your attention to that recording and transcript. I want to focus your energy on our Rideshare Rally. We need every affiliate represented at this big event in San Francisco. It Is critical that we demonstrate that this is a nationwide problem. In fact, it is an international problem. It is time for us to hold the companies accountable for solving this rather than telling us there is nothing they can do.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Best wishes to all the affiliates with conventions coming up later this month.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Critical Actions:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Upcoming Presidential Release:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">Presidential Release #541</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>chapter version is available. Mark your calendar for the next presidential release scheduled for October 15 at 8:30 p.m. Please submit questions to<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:cdanielsen@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">cdanielsen@nfb.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>with #PR542 in the subject line.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">News:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><a name="m_6461044278843245162__Hlk176785248"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Rideshare Rally in San Francisco:<u></u><u></u></span></b></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind announced an upcoming Rideshare Rally at the Lyft and Uber headquarters on October 15 in San Francisco, California. Join our demonstration to protest rideshare discrimination against blind people using guide dogs and white canes. Please let us know if you are interested in attending this demonstration by submitting the<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/rideshare-rally-interest" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">Rideshare Rally Interest Form</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">. We have secured a hotel block at the Crowne Plaza near the San Francisco airport, and you can book a room at $139, plus taxes and fees, per night.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=URLCA&checkInDate=14&checkInMonthYear=092024&checkOutDate=16&checkOutMonthYear=092024&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=BLD&cn=no&viewfullsite=true" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">You can make your reservation on the Crowne Plaza website</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">. You can also call the hotel at 650-342-9200 and ask to reserve a room in the “National Federation” block. The exact location and rally route will be shared in the coming weeks.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Accessible In-Person Voting Webinar:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">One of our government affairs specialists, Jeff Kaloc, will be hosting a Zoom webinar regarding accessible in-person voting on Thursday, September 12, at 12:00 p.m., eastern. The Zoom information for the webinar is below:<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Join Zoom Meeting<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97049830716" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97049830716</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Meeting ID: 970 4983 0716<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dare to Be Remarkable Conference:<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We are calling all rehabilitation professionals to submit your presentation proposals by September 20 for the<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/dare-be-remarkable" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">2024 National Federation of the Blind Dare to Be Remarkable conference</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">. The conference will be held from November 11 – November 13 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Registration is $400 until October 5 and $500 after October 6. Register for the event on our website,<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/dare-be-remarkable" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">Dare to Be Remarkable conference</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please direct all inquiries to the conference organizers, Edward Bell (<a href="mailto:ebell@latech.edu" target="_blank">ebell@latech.edu</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>or 318-257-4554) or Anil Lewis (<a href="mailto:alewis@nfb.org" target="_blank">alewis@nfb.org</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>or 410-659-9314, extension 2374).<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"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Virtual Career Fair:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Register for the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Career Fair being held October 22, 1:00–4:00 p.m., eastern, via Zoom. Jobseekers, this is an opportunity to find your occupational passion. Employers, this is a chance to connect with great talent.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><a href="https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">Career Fair – Jobseeker Registration</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=606" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">Career Fair – Employer Registration</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Jobseekers, please direct all questions to our jobseeker liaison, Lia Stone, at<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:evangeliastone@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">evangeliastone@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Employers, please direct all questions to our employer liaison, Charles Bennett, at<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:cbennett@cocenter.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">cbennett@cocenter.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Preauthorized Contributions (PAC):<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Can you help the National Federation of the Blind on a regular basis? Please consider joining our preauthorized contribution plan. Starting at $5 monthly, you can help us turn dreams into reality and raise expectations. Visit:<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/pac" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">https://nfb.org/pac</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>to fill out the online form or email<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:pac@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">pac@nfb.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>for additional information.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Blind Equality Achievement Month Planning:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind celebrates the organized blind movement during October each year across the country. Please submit your events, activities, and celebrations to<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:web@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">web@nfb.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>so they can be posted on<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/blind-month" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">https://nfb.org/blind-month</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">. If you need items or ideas, check out<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/view?id=2378&reset=1" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">the free literature resources and White Cane Awareness Day Proclamation</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">. Reminder: please only use Blind Equality Achievement Month, Blind Month, or #BlindMonth when referring to and promoting activities.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">NFB-NEWSLINE^®<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Now Available on the SensePlayer:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Subscribers can now download the content of their favorite publications to the SensePlayer from Selvas BLV. In order to get this new capability, you will need to update the software on your player and then identify a set of favorite publications that you want to read. If you need assistance with the software upgrade, please contact Selvas BLV at 512-837-2000 or email them at<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:support@selvasblv.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">support@selvasblv.com</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">. If you would like to apply for the NFB-NEWSLINE service or if you need your subscriber codes, please call us at 866-504-7300.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dream Makers Circle:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a member of our Dream Makers Circle. It is easier than you think. You can visit your bank and convert an account to a POD (payable on death) bank account, which is payable after your passing to the National Federation of the Blind or one of our affiliates. Your legacy gift to the National Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of {insert state} can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an income-generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement plan, IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage, or list the NFB as one of several beneficiaries. For additional information, please contact Patti Chang at 410-659-9314, extension 2422 or at<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:pchang@nfb.org" target="_blank">pchang@nfb.org</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Reminders:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Vehicle Donations:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind uses car donations to improve the education of blind children, distribute free white canes, help veterans, and so much more. We have partnered with Vehicles for Charity to process donated vehicles. Please call toll-free 855-659-9314, and a representative can make arrangements, or you can donate online by visiting<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.nfb.org/vehicledonations" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">www.nfb.org/vehicledonations</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dates to Keep in Mind:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;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="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:23px;background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-size:auto;background-repeat:repeat;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">February 3, 2025: Great Gathering-In<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:23px;background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-size:auto;background-repeat:repeat;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">February 3-6, 2025: Washington Seminar<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:23px;background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-size:auto;background-repeat:repeat;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">July 8-13, 2025: National Convention; New Orleans, Louisiana<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement<u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:23px;background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-size:auto;background-repeat:repeat;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Wednesday, November 6, 8:00 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Chapter Presidents Calls<u></u><u></u></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:23px;background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-size:auto;background-repeat:repeat;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Thursday, September 12, and Sunday, September 15, at 8:00 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:23px;background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-size:auto;background-repeat:repeat;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Thursday, December 19, and Sunday, December 22, at 8:00 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Mark A. Riccobono, President<br>National Federation of the Blind <br>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>410-659-9314 |<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:Officeofthepresident@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">Officeofthepresident@nfb.org</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please engage with me through<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://riccobono.personal.ai/messaging/profile" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">Riccobono Personal AI</span></a><br>Mastodon: @President@nfb.social <br>Pronouns: he, him, his<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="210" height="76" id="m_6461044278843245162_x0000_i1028" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/nfblogo.png" alt="National Federation of the Blind" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 2.1875in; height: 0.7916in;"></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">                        <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" id="m_6461044278843245162_x0000_i1027" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/facebook.png" alt="Facebook" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 0.25in; height: 0.25in;"></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">    </span><a href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" id="m_6461044278843245162_x0000_i1026" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/twitter.png" alt="Twitter" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 0.25in; height: 0.25in;"></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">    </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" id="m_6461044278843245162_x0000_i1025" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/youtube.png" alt="Youtube" class="gmail-CToWUd" style="width: 0.25in; height: 0.25in;"></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> </span></p></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Dorothy Griffin - President <div>National Federation of the Blind of Georgia</div><div><a href="mailto:dgriffin@nfbga.org" target="_blank">dgriffin@nfbga.org</a></div><div>770-374-4832</div><div><br></div><div><p style="margin:0px;font-stretch:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><span>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></p></div><div><span><br></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>