<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Federation
Family:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">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.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Important
Information:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">- PHX
Seminar: Tuesday, January 20, 2026<br>
- Time: Begins at 9:00 a.m.<br>
- Location: Arizona State Capitol \u2013 Executive Tower<br>
<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/1700+W.+Washington+Street++%0D%0A+Phoenix,+AZ+85007?entry=gmail&source=g"><span style="text-decoration-line:none">1700 W.
Washington Street</span></a><br>
<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/1700+W.+Washington+Street++%0D%0A+Phoenix,+AZ+85007?entry=gmail&source=g"><span style="text-decoration-line:none">Phoenix, AZ
85007</span></a><br>
- Lunch: Box lunch available for a $10 donation (sign up on the Below
registration form)<br>
- PHX Seminar \u201cGreat Gathering\u201d (Prep Meeting):<br>
Sunday, January 18, 2026,(Time TBD) over Zoom<br>
(Stay tuned for the Zoom link)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"> Register now!</span></b></p>
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<a href="https://az.nfb.org/phoenix-seminar" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration-line:none">https://az.nfb.org/phoenix-seminar</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">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.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">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:<br>
<a href="https://apps.azsos.gov/election/FindMyDistrict/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration-line:none">https://apps.azsos.gov/election/FindMyDistrict/</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">2026 PHX
Seminar Legislative Issues:</span></p>
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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.</span></p>
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Independent Living Funding: Increase state funding so blind seniors can remain
independent and avoid unnecessary institutionalization.</span></p>
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Qualified Instruction for Students: Ensure blind and low vision students
receive instruction from properly trained and certified professionals in
critical skill areas.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Please
register today, plan to attend the Great Gathering, and join us at the Capitol
to advocate for a stronger future for blind Arizonans.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">For more
information, please contact:<br>
Jordan Moon<br>
Legislative Director, NFB of Arizona<br>
(951) 316-5363 <br>
<a href="mailto:jmoon@saavi.us" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration-line:none">jmoon@saavi.us</span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Let\u2019s go
Build the Federation!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Mark Feliz<br>NFBA. East Valley Chapter President<br>NFBA. Affiliate Board member<br>Cell: 480-560-0641<br>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT</div></div>