[NFBA-Phoenix] Fwd: FW: Register for the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona 2025 Phoenix Seminar!

[Sharonda Goode]

Hello:

The Phoenix Seminar is happening!!! Next Tuesday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM,
we'll be converging on the Capitol to talk with our state legislators about
our three initiatives for this year. To hear and learn more about these
initiatives, please plan to meet over Zoom on Sunday at 3:00 PM for the
Phoenix Great Gathering In. The Zoom info is below:


Join Zoom Meeting

https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/99899847889?pwd=L8nTwYqvSbBEJwNaxJWoB4uXlGHu0N.1

Meeting ID: 998 9984 7889

Passcode: 1109


If you plan to be there at Phoenix Seminar, please register ASAP. This is
needed in order to get a lunch count for all those coming. Lunch will be
free, with a spot for you to place your food restrictions on the
registration form. If possible, a $5 donation is requested but not required.

Below is the email sent earlier from Jordan Moon.


Federation Family and supporters:

The 2025 Phoenix Seminar is right around the corner and our legislative
committee is working hard to make  appointments with our state Lawmakers.
Please read below or click here <https://az.nfb.org/phoenix-seminar> to
visit the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona’s Phoenix seminar
home page and register.


What Is Phoenix Seminar?

At Phoenix Seminar, our members convene to learn about and advocate for
legislative initiatives that will improve the lives of blind Arizonans. We
will meet with our state Legislators it the State Capitol throughout the
day as we discuss our legislative priorities with our members of the
Arizona House of Representatives and Senate.

The 2025 Phoenix Seminar is just around the corner. Register now and
receive important updates. Food will be provided! Please let us know if you
have any food restrictions in the registration form below. Please consider
donating to our movement here: Donate Now <https://az.nfb.org/donate>. A
five dollar donation for lunch is appreciated and can also be donated in
person.


Date, Time, and Location

Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Arizona State Capitol

 1700 West Washington Street Phoenix, AZ

**Please note that we will provide a home base location to everyone who
registers.**
Registration

Please use the link below to complete the following registration form to
sign up for the 2025 Phoenix Seminar as well as to receive updates
including your appointment times. The page also features a virtual
description of the Arizona state Capitol Complex.

Phoenix Seminar | National Federation of the Blind of Arizona
<https://az.nfb.org/phoenix-seminar>
Find Your Legislative and Congressional District Number

Use the link below to look up your legislative and congressional district
number.

Click Here To Search For Legislative & Congressional District Number
<https://www.azcleanelections.gov/arizona-election/voter-education-guide/district-locator>


Legislative Priorities For 2025

(talking points coming soon)

   - Accessible Mail in and Absentee Voting with Electronic Returns, and
   the Ability to Cast a Secret Ballot
   - Increased funding for INDEPENDENT LIVING BLIND REHABILITATION SERVICES
   - Update  the Arizona State Braille Law’s criteria for Braille teachers
   to Unified English Braille and including the  need for teachers of blind
   students to obtain the Unified English Braille Certification offered by the
   National Blindness Professionals Certification Board



Thank you and let’s go build the Federation!

Jordan Moon

National Federation of the Blind of Arizona

1st Vice President

(951) 316-5363
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