From nfb.az.eastvalley at gmail.com  Sun Jan 11 23:30:45 2026
From: nfb.az.eastvalley at gmail.com (mark feliz)
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:30:45 -0700
Subject: [NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter] phoenix seminar 2026 details
Message-ID: 
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Federation Family:

The National Federation of the Blind of Arizona invites you to take action
at our PHX Seminar on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. This is our opportunity to
come together as Federationists and advocate directly for policies that
protect independence, access, and opportunity for blind Arizonans.

Important Information:

- PHX Seminar: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Time: Begins at 9:00 a.m.
- Location: Arizona State Capitol – Executive Tower
  1700 W. Washington Street
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1700+W.+Washington+Street++%0D%0A+Phoenix,+AZ+85007?entry=gmail&source=g>
  Phoenix, AZ 85007
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1700+W.+Washington+Street++%0D%0A+Phoenix,+AZ+85007?entry=gmail&source=g>
- Lunch: Box lunch available for a $10 donation (sign up on the Below
 registration form)
- PHX Seminar “Great Gathering” (Prep Meeting):
  Sunday, January 18, 2026,(Time TBD) over Zoom
  (Stay tuned for the Zoom link)

* Register now!*


  https://az.nfb.org/phoenix-seminar

Your presence matters. Legislators listen when blind Arizonans show up
informed, organized, and united. Whether this is your first PHX Seminar or
your tenth, your voice strengthens our collective impact.

To prepare for meetings with your legislators, and to make sure you are
able to attend an appointment with your member,  you can look up your
legislative district here:
https://apps.azsos.gov/election/FindMyDistrict/

2026 PHX Seminar Legislative Issues:

- Website Accessibility: Update Arizona law to recognize websites as places
of public accommodation so blind Arizonans can access online goods and
services on equal terms.

- Independent Living Funding: Increase state funding so blind seniors can
remain independent and avoid unnecessary institutionalization.

- Qualified Instruction for Students: Ensure blind and low vision students
receive instruction from properly trained and certified professionals in
critical skill areas.

Please register today, plan to attend the Great Gathering, and join us at
the Capitol to advocate for a stronger future for blind Arizonans.

For more information, please contact:
Jordan Moon
Legislative Director, NFB of Arizona
(951) 316-5363
jmoon at saavi.us

Let’s go Build the Federation!



-- 
Mark Feliz
NFBA. East Valley Chapter President
NFBA. Affiliate Board member
Cell: 480-560-0641
LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT
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From nfb.az.eastvalley at gmail.com  Tue Jan 13 18:54:51 2026
From: nfb.az.eastvalley at gmail.com (mark feliz)
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:54:51 -0700
Subject: [NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter] East Valley chapter January 17,
 2026 meeting announcement
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NFBA. East Valley Chapter Meeting announcement January 17, 2026



Greetings East Valley Chapter members and friends,



Welcome to the new year. We will be holding our East Valley in person
chapter meeting this Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 12:30pm to 3:00 pm.



Special reminders:



·       if you wish to arrive early to socialize the meeting room door
opens at 12 pm.

·       There will be no coffee provided.

·       This is an election meeting for our chapter.

·       It is very important that we all come in-person and also spread the
word of our meeting for those you know who are not on email so that we can
have a quorum.

·       I will be collecting dues paid only in cash or by check at the
start of the meeting.

·       All dues must be current in order to vote in this election.

·       According to our current Constitution you must attend in-person in
order to vote or run for office.

We will conduct general business, hold elections, discuss the upcoming
Phoenix Seminar, have a philosophy discussion, and more.



I strongly encourage you to attend our chapter meetings in person. When you
do so it gives us a greater connection to one another. However, if you are
unable to attend in person I also strongly encourage you to attend
utilizing our zoom option. We have chapter members who put forth efforts in
order to provide the best zoom experience possible so please show them they
are appreciated by attending on zoom.





The East Valley Chapter meeting will be held at the Pyle Adult Recreation
Center located at:



655 East Southern Avenue in Tempe, 85282



The meeting room will open at approximately 12 PM. Check in with the front
desk to get our room assignment.





If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out at any
time.



Thank you so much



Mark Feliz, President

nfb.az.eastvalley at gmail.com

480-560-0641

The zoom information is below:



Mark Feliz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.



Topic: East Valley chapter January 17, 2026 meeting announcement

Time: Jan 17, 2026 12:30 PM Arizona

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 823 7341 6166

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-- 
Mark Feliz
NFBA. East Valley Chapter President
NFBA. Affiliate Board member
Cell: 480-560-0641
LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT
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From nfb.az.eastvalley at gmail.com  Fri Jan 16 02:59:05 2026
From: nfb.az.eastvalley at gmail.com (mark feliz)
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:59:05 -0700
Subject: [NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter] Attention! the 2026 Phoenix Great
 Gathering-In this Sunday, January
 18, 2026 at 2 pm.
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Donald Porterfield is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/93183908105

Meeting ID: 931 8390 8105

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-- 
Mark Feliz
NFBA. East Valley Chapter President
NFBA. Affiliate Board member
Cell: 480-560-0641
LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT
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From nfb.az.eastvalley at gmail.com  Fri Jan 23 13:36:57 2026
From: nfb.az.eastvalley at gmail.com (mark feliz)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:36:57 -0700
Subject: [NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter] 2026 NFBA phoenix seminar recap
Message-ID: 
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NFB of Arizona Phoenix Seminar Recap!

This past Tuesday, we held our Phoenix Seminar, and whew… we came ready to
WORK.

With about 60 people in attendance and around 20 legislative appointments,
we made real movement on every one of our priorities:

[image: ✅] SB1001 (Older Blind Living Bill)
We gained strong support and continued building momentum to ensure older
blind Arizonans have the resources and services they deserve.

[image: ✅] SB2320 (Teacher Qualifications Clarification)
This bill was introduced and will help clarify qualifications for teaching
blind students across Arizona, strengthening access to quality instruction.

[image: ✅] SB2388 (Websites & Public Accommodation)
Also introduced, this bill would remove websites as exempt from being
considered places of public accommodation. Accessibility matters and we’re
pushing forward.

We also dropped off advocacy packets, and many NFB members registered with
the State of Arizona so they can request to speak on our bills if needed.
That’s how you build power: prepared, present, and persistent.

And here’s the truth: the work has just begun.
Introducing bills and building support is only the start. Now we keep
showing up, keep educating, and keep pushing until these priorities become
LAW.

Here’s how YOU can help get these bills passed:

1) Stay informed and spread the word
Talk about these bills with friends, family, coworkers, and community
partners. Awareness builds momentum.

2) Contact your legislators
A quick call, email, or message matters more than people think. Let them
know you support:
SB1001, SB2320, and SB2388

3) Register to speak on bills (it’s powerful!)
You can register with the State of Arizona’s Request to Speak system so
you’re ready when hearings happen. Even clicking “Support” helps strengthen
our voice.

4) Show up when it counts
Attend hearings, join our advocacy days, and be ready to take action when
we send alerts. Numbers move decisions.
 Together, we are building something bigger than one day at the Capitol. We
are building a future where blind Arizonans have access, opportunity, and
equality. Period.

To everyone who showed up, spoke up, traveled, advocated, and represented…
THANK YOU.
Now let’s finish what we started!

-- 
Mark Feliz
NFBA. East Valley Chapter President
NFBA. Affiliate Board member
Cell: 480-560-0641
LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT
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From megsvending at gmail.com  Fri Jan 23 14:51:43 2026
From: megsvending at gmail.com (Megan Homrighausen)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:51:43 -0700
Subject: [NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter] 2026 NFBA phoenix seminar recap
In-Reply-To: 
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References: 
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Message-ID: <99A163E9-2959-4404-8249-C0362D57E1D0@gmail.com>

Dear East Valley chapter,

Yes, we had an amazing day at the seminar. It was great to see new students learning how to talk with their legislators. We had many groups of many different people going to many different senators and representatives in all the districts around Arizona. We were able to accomplish amazing things that day.

I was so happy to see some of you there. Next year, we all need to ban together and go. It would be great to have a big group of us there.

As you can see the things that we were asking for or relevant, and it was easy for our senators and representatives to see our side of the coin. We put them in our shoes. We got pictures and our East Valley chapter member DANIELLE JONES was able to get media to come from KTAR to do a story about what we were doing. I am so proud of that. I’m very proud of our East Valley Chapter for what we accomplished that day. Thank you again all of you for coming and supporting NFB legislation and the things that the NFB
 is trying to accomplish.
Sincerely,
Megan Homrighausen


> On Jan 23, 2026, at 6:37 AM, mark feliz <nfb.az.eastvalley at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ﻿
> NFB of Arizona Phoenix Seminar Recap!
> 
> This past Tuesday, we held our Phoenix Seminar, and whew… we came ready to WORK.
> 
> With about 60 people in attendance and around 20 legislative appointments, we made real movement on every one of our priorities:
> 
> <image.png>
>  SB1001 (Older Blind Living Bill)
> We gained strong support and continued building momentum to ensure older blind Arizonans have the resources and services they deserve.
> 
> <image.png>
>  SB2320 (Teacher Qualifications Clarification)
> This bill was introduced and will help clarify qualifications for teaching blind students across Arizona, strengthening access to quality instruction.
> 
> <image.png>
>  SB2388 (Websites & Public Accommodation)
> Also introduced, this bill would remove websites as exempt from being considered places of public accommodation. Accessibility matters and we’re pushing forward.
> 
> We also dropped off advocacy packets, and many NFB members registered with the State of Arizona so they can request to speak on our bills if needed. That’s how you build power: prepared, present, and persistent.
> 
> And here’s the truth: the work has just begun.
> Introducing bills and building support is only the start. Now we keep showing up, keep educating, and keep pushing until these priorities become LAW.
> 
> Here’s how YOU can help get these bills passed:
> 
> 1) Stay informed and spread the word
> Talk about these bills with friends, family, coworkers, and community partners. Awareness builds momentum.
> 
> 2) Contact your legislators
> A quick call, email, or message matters more than people think. Let them know you support:
> SB1001, SB2320, and SB2388
> 
> 3) Register to speak on bills (it’s powerful!)
> You can register with the State of Arizona’s Request to Speak system so you’re ready when hearings happen. Even clicking “Support” helps strengthen our voice.
> 
> 4) Show up when it counts
> Attend hearings, join our advocacy days, and be ready to take action when we send alerts. Numbers move decisions.
>  Together, we are building something bigger than one day at the Capitol. We are building a future where blind Arizonans have access, opportunity, and equality. Period.
> 
> To everyone who showed up, spoke up, traveled, advocated, and represented… THANK YOU.
> Now let’s finish what we started!
> 
> 
> --
> Mark Feliz
> NFBA. East Valley Chapter President
> NFBA. Affiliate Board member
> Cell: 480-560-0641
> LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT
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From tonysohl at samobile.net  Fri Jan 23 14:58:21 2026
From: tonysohl at samobile.net (Tony Sohl)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:58:21 -0500
Subject: [NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter] Update on Jim Sohl
Message-ID: <ab06632c.f3f8.412b.8a5e.81baae7c3c1c@samobile.net>

Hi I am happy to report Jim Sohl is at home from the hospital and 
started home ealth care.

He is glad to be home.

From megsvending at gmail.com  Fri Jan 23 15:17:59 2026
From: megsvending at gmail.com (Megan Homrighausen)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:17:59 -0700
Subject: [NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter] Tuesday Accomplishments At The Capital
Message-ID: <368B9991-542E-4BD2-9E37-AD035F46E392@gmail.com>

		Dear East Valley chapter,

Yes, we had an amazing day at the seminar. It was great to see new students learning how to talk with their legislators. We had many groups of many different people going to many different senators and representatives in all the districts around Arizona. We were able to accomplish amazing things that day.

I was so happy to see some of you there. Next year, we all need to ban together and go. It would be great to have a big group of us there.

As you can see the things that we were asking for or relevant, and it was easy for our senators and representatives to see our side of the coin. We put them in our shoes. We got pictures and our East Valley chapter member DANIELLE JONES was able to get media to come from KTAR to do a story about what we were doing. I am so proud of that. I’m very proud of our East Valley Chapter for what we accomplished that day. Thank you again all of you for coming and supporting NFB legislation and the things that the NFB
 is trying to accomplish.
Sincerely,
Megan Homrighausen
East Valley Chapter President		

From nfb.az.eastvalley at gmail.com  Thu Jan 29 17:16:25 2026
From: nfb.az.eastvalley at gmail.com (mark feliz)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:16:25 -0700
Subject: [NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter] Valentine's dinner invitation from the
 Phoenix chapter
Message-ID: 
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Hello The Phoenix Chapter is cordially inviting you to celebrate
Valentine’s Day with us. Bring yourself and your sweetheart to savvy
services for the blind 14 February. Where you will be treated to dinner,
dessert, drink, and fun music. As well as a very romantic like atmosphere.
Couples are $25 and singles are $15. Have children? Not a problem. We will
provide volunteers to look after your children. Children are five dollars
per child, volunteers to watch the children are rewarded with a free meal.
To attend, you must RSVP by February 8. You can RSVP with Sharonda Goode by
calling her on her cell phone or by email. We hope that you will attend as
well as we hope to see you there. Happy Valentine’s Day from the Phoenix
chapter.
Michael Smith
Phoenix chapter board members
Phone number: 602-501-4299.
Email:mikeshangout at cox.net
RSVP: Sharonda Goode: 602-880-0620

-- 
Mark Feliz
NFBA. East Valley Chapter President
NFBA. Affiliate Board member
Cell: 480-560-0641
LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT
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