<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><a name="m_-1220722942146682709_OLE_LINK9"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">President\u2019s Notebook<u></u><u></u></span></b></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind<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">Mark A. Riccobono<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><a href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">officeofthepresident@nfb.org</span></b></a><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">410-659-9314<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Dear Federation Family,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Let me begin by sharing my appreciation for those who have lost their lives in service of our nation, and my thoughts are with those of you who have lost loved ones. I hope that each of you found an opportunity to remember those heroic individuals yesterday. I am remembering my father this week, who, as a result of his service in the US Navy, was exposed to harmful chemicals, which led to his passing.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">As we come to the close of May, the excitement about our national convention grows. While we still have a lot of work to do, the Louisiana affiliate, our staff, and I are looking forward to the opportunity to be back in person with you all. Please be sure to encourage members to submit their registrations this week before online registration closes. There are plenty of rooms left at our overflow hotel, which also will house our exhibit hall, so do not hesitate to encourage members to reserve rooms at the Sheraton.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Finally, a heads up that we will have a Presidential Release recording for chapter meetings in June but then will not have one in July. There continues to be some confusion about the live Presidential Release events and the chapter recordings. Per the request of many of you, we have kept the recorded version short and specific to chapters so that it gets played. Apparently, some of your chapters are still playing the live version or choosing not to play it because the live version is too long or there was no live release in that month. Please help chapters understand the value of the recorded release, how to get it, and how to build it into meetings.<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">Convention:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><b><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Volunteers Needed:<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-family:Arial,sans-serif">New Orleans is the place, and the Independence Market is the space! We are looking for folks who are interested in helping to make the 2025 NFB National Convention a huge success. You can help by volunteering in the Independence Market at the national convention! We are currently looking for volunteers to serve as demonstrators<b>,<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>storekeepers, and line marshals during all four days the Independence Market is open. The dates and times are as follows:<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.75in;line-height:23px"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">        <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Tuesday, July 8: 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. or 12:45 to 5:00 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.75in;line-height:23px"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">        <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Wednesday, July 9: 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. or 12:45 to 5:00 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.75in;line-height:23px"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">        <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Thursday, July 10: 12:00 to 1:45 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.75in;line-height:23px"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal">        <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><u></u><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Friday, July 11: 12:00 to 1:45 p.m.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:22.5pt;line-height:23px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Independence Market at the national convention would not be possible without the support, dedication, and hard work of our numerous volunteers. For more information or to volunteer, please complete our<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/market-volunteer" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">new market volunteer form</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>or contact Jen White at 410-659-9314, extension 2236, or email her at<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:jwhite@nfb.org" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">jwhite@nfb.org</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>today.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="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="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Independence Market Convention Schedule:<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-family:Arial,sans-serif">Independence Market telephone orders will close on Monday, June 30, at 5:00 p.m., Eastern, and reopen on Thursday, July 17, at 8:00 a.m., Eastern. This is to ensure that orders can be processed and shipped before our market employees travel to New Orleans for this year\u2019s national convention. However, the ecommerce system will remain open and continue to accept and process your orders during those days.<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-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><b><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Congratulations to the 2025 Scholarship Finalists:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind announced the finalists for its annual scholarship program, which provides financial assistance and connects students with blind mentors and other resources.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/celebrating-outstanding-blind-students" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">Congratulations to the thirty outstanding finalists.</span></a><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="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="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">National Federation of the Blind National Convention Career Fair:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.25in;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 lang="EN" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">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 class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px;background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-size:auto;background-repeat:repeat;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box"><a href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/career-fair-jobseeker-registration" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">National Convention Jobseeker Registration<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px;background-image:none;background-position:0% 0%;background-size:auto;background-repeat:repeat;background-origin:padding-box;background-clip:border-box"><a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&amp;action=preview&amp;id=621" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">National Convention Employer Registration<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10pt;margin-left:0.25in;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 lang="EN" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">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 class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:cbennett@cocenter.org" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">cbennett@cocenter.org</span></a><u><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">, or<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></u><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Kris Colcock, employer liaison, at<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:Kris@colcok.com" target="_blank"><span lang="EN" style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">Kris@colcok.com</span></a><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="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="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Register and Book Hotel for National Convention:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Promote registration for the 2025 National Federation of the Blind<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">National Convention</span></a><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, 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. The hotel blocks are filling up\u2014there is now limited space at the Marriott. Reserve your room at the Sheraton New Orleans by calling 855-516-1090. Ask for the \u201cNational Federation of the Blind 2025 Convention\u201d block. Registration will be closing on May 31. Attendees can still register on site at an increased cost. Promote registration now!<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="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">Critical:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><b><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Independence Market Now Available for Online Orders:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">As announced during the May Presidential Release Live, the Independence Market is now online, making it easier than ever to find and order reliable blindness-related tools and resources you need.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">Shop online now at catalog.nfb.org</span></a><span style="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="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> </span><b><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">News:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><b><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Presidential Release Chapter Recording June 1:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The June<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">Presidential Release chapter recording</span></a><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>will be available by June 1. Please share the chapter recording as part of your chapter meeting agenda and discuss among members. There will not be a Presidential Release Live in June or July. Tune into the Presidential Report during the NFB National Convention on July 11, during the morning session.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="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="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">New Partnership Announced: Innosearch AI:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">As announced in the<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">May Presidential Release Live</span></a><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, the National Federation of the Blind is proud to announce a formal partnership with Innosearch AI, an innovative AI-powered accessibility and shopping platform.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/innosearch-ai-and-national-federation-blind-announce-strategic-partnership" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">Read the press release</span></a><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>and access the membership benefits in<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/member_profile/login" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">your member profile</span></a><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="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="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Legislative News: The Website and Software Applications Accessibility Act:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind applauds the introduction of the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act, H.R. 3417, into the House of Representatives by Representative Pete Sessions (Texas) and lead cosponsor Representative Steny Hoyer (Maryland). This legislation seeks to eliminate persistent digital accessibility barriers faced by blind and disabled Americans.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/disability-advocates-commend-introduction-websites-and-software-applications" target="_blank"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:blue">Read the full joint press release</span></a><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">.  <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="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="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Two Recent Legislation Introductions:<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="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The month of May has been great for our legislative advocacy. In the last two weeks, we have gotten two of our legislative priorities reintroduced in the 119th Congress. On May 14, Representative Pete Sessions (TX-17) sponsored our Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act in the House. He was joined by Representative Steny Hoyer (MD-05) as the lead cosponsor. And on May 22, Senator John Boozman (AR) reintroduced our Access Technology Affordability Act in the Senate with Senator Ben Ray Lujan (NM) as the lead cosponsor. We want to ensure the Congress knows how important both of these bills are to the blind of America, so please call or email your members in the House and Senate today and urge them to cosponsor!<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="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="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2026 Washington Seminar:<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="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">We know that we\u2019re still a month out from the national convention, but our government affairs group is excited to announce that the 2026 Washington Seminar will take place from Monday, January 26, through Thursday, January 29, 2026. Next year\u2019s Washington Seminar will be located at the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol \u2013 National Mall at 550 C Street, SW Washington, DC. More information about next year\u2019s event will be posted on our website in the coming months.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;line-height:23px"><span style="line-height:23px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><a name="m_-1220722942146682709__Hlk183426075"><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></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><span style="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;line-height:23px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">July 8-13: National Convention; New Orleans, Louisiana<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;line-height:23px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">June 8, 2025: Deadline to<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:resolutions@nfb.org" target="_blank">submit resolutions</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>for the 2025 National Convention.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;line-height:23px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">January 26-29, 2026: Washington Seminar<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><span style="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-family:Arial,sans-serif">Wednesday, August 6<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-family:Arial,sans-serif">Wednesday, November 5<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:23px"><span style="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-family:Arial,sans-serif">Thursday, June 12 and Sunday, June 15<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-family:Arial,sans-serif">Thursday, September 11 and Sunday, September 14<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-family:Arial,sans-serif">Thursday, December 11 and Sunday, December 14<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.25in;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-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10pt;line-height:23px"><span style="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.<b><u></u><u></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Mark A. Riccobono, President</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">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-size:11pt;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-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nfb.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="210" height="76" id="m_-1220722942146682709_x0000_i1028" alt="National Federation of the Blind" style="width: 2.1875in; height: 0.7916in;"></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;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-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" id="m_-1220722942146682709_x0000_i1027" alt="Facebook" style="width: 0.25in; height: 0.25in;"></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">    </span><a href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="24" height="24" id="m_-1220722942146682709_x0000_i1026" alt="Twitter" style="width: 0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