<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div><div style="" id="m_-8409670392941703332ms-outlook-mobile-signature"><font face="Helvetica Neue">This was forwarded to me from the Tucson chapter. If possible, we should all do our best to attend and help learn how to advocate effectively for the ILB funding for our seniors. It is today at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. The information is below.</font></div><div style="" id="m_-8409670392941703332ms-outlook-mobile-signature"><font face="Helvetica Neue"><br></font></div><div style="" id="m_-8409670392941703332ms-outlook-mobile-signature"><font face="Helvetica Neue">Sharonda Goode, Secretary</font></div>
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<div id="m_-8409670392941703332divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> Abdallah Shuli <<a href="mailto:AShuli@saavi.us" target="_blank">AShuli@saavi.us</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 13, 2026 8:05:54 AM<br><b>Subject:</b> Fwd: Important Advocacy Work Group</font>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">The NFB Tucson Chapter will be meeting for an important Advocacy Work Group on Wednesday, May 13 at 4:30 PM to organize around the Older Blind Independent Living bill (ILB), budget funding item and continue advocacy efforts related
to the ADA Title II regulation issue that was highlighted in this month\u2019s presidential release. This will be a virtual meeting and the zoom link is at the bottom of this message.</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">This meeting will focus primarily on our final grassroots advocacy push to support ILB funding. We want to help members and supporters get set up to send emails and take action so our elected leaders hear directly from our community
before key decisions are made.</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">Our voices are strongest when we work together. By standing united and speaking up collectively, we can demonstrate the importance of protecting services and opportunities for blind Arizonans. Grassroots advocacy makes a difference,
and every email sent helps ensure our community is heard loud and clear.</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">During this work group session, we will:</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">We will:</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">* Share updates on the ILB budget item</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">* Help participants draft and send advocacy emails</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">* Coordinate outreach efforts for maximum impact</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">* Provide updates on the ADA Title II regulation issue</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">Whether you are new to advocacy or have participated before, your voice matters and your participation is important.</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">Wednesday, May 13</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">4:30 PM</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">Together, we can make an impact. Let\u2019s show the strength of our community and make sure our voices are heard.</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">In solidarity,</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">NFB Tucson Chapter</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">Abdallah is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.</span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">Topic: Tucson Chapter Advocacy Work Group </span></p>
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<span style="font-kerning:none">Join Zoom Meeting</span></p>
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<span style="text-decoration-line:underline;font-kerning:none"><a href="https://saavi-us.zoom.us/j/89759044867?pwd=Kq5i7fqOkWmH0Aj5Ziq91FV2VAwf6q.1" target="_blank">https://saavi-us.zoom.us/j/89759044867?pwd=Kq5i7fqOkWmH0Aj5Ziq91FV2VAwf6q.1</a></span></p>
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