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National Federation of the Blind logo: Map of United States wit"></span><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><h1>Here are the latest convention updates.<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind<br>July 14 through July 18<br>Anywhere & Everywhere<br><br>The convention is right around the corner. Please continue to stay tuned for more announcements as they become available. We encourage you to share this information with chapter members who may not receive emails.<br><br>More information can also be found at <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17595&qid=3870574">nfb.org/convention</a>. <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17596&qid=3870574">Información en Español</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><h2>Next Week: Attend the Rookie Roundup<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>This year is a first for all of us. All convention attendees are cordially invited to attend a welcoming Zoom meeting Tuesday, July 7 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. EDT. President Riccobono and Pam Allen will be on hand to kick off the convention a week before it starts and preview its activities. <br><br>Click this link to join: <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17597&qid=3870574">https://zoom.us/j/91250893803</a><br>Or dial: +1 301 715 8592<br>Zoom Webinar ID: 912 5089 3803<br>One-tap mobile: +13017158592,,91250893803#<br><br>To learn about Zoom, read the <i>Braille Monitor</i> article, <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17598&qid=3870574">”The Room is Zoom: An Overview for Many of the National Convention Sessions.” </a><o:p></o:p></p><h2>Agenda Now Available<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>The <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17599&qid=3870574">2020 National Convention agenda is now available</a> for your review. Zoom links are coming soon. Please note that some divisions require registration for their sessions.<o:p></o:p></p><h2>Attention Members: Voting Update<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>NFB members registered for the 2020 National Convention are invited to enroll to vote. If you are an active member of the Federation, you will receive a separate email regarding how to enroll. You must enroll a single phone number and vote only from that number. Voting will be done via text or phone. Enrollment is optional, but members are encouraged to participate actively in the convention decision making. The voting enrollment deadline is 12:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday, July 12. <o:p></o:p></p><h2>Legal Office Hours<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>Disability rights attorneys will be available to discuss employment discrimination, access barriers, and other concerns with individuals Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. EDT. Schedule your private, twenty-minute appointment by emailing <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17600&qid=3870574">vyingling@nfb.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><h2>Host a Banquet Party<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>Formal attire. Favorite dishes. Federation family. The annual banquet is the highlight of each convention. Following local guidance, host a banquet party with members near you! During the banquet, we will drop into parties, giving you a chance to say hello to the whole convention. If you'll be hosting a banquet party, please email <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17601&qid=3870574">rstevens@nfb.org</a> or call 410-659-9314, extension 2246, with your contact information by Monday, July 13. <o:p></o:p></p><h2>Pre-Convention Activities<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br><br><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17398&qid=3818733">Give $20 Campaign</a><br><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17399&qid=3818733">NFB20 Discussion on Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17602&qid=3870574">#NFB20 Discussion on Twitter</a><o:p></o:p></p><h2>Coming Soon<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>Check your inbox next week for more information about accessing the convention mobile app and the virtual exhibit hall. <o:p></o:p></p><h2>Reminders<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><h3>Accommodations and Captions<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>Requests for specific accommodations were due to us thirty days prior to the convention. We are committed to providing captioning for every general meeting and for those meetings attended by deafblind participants. If you have questions about accommodations, please email <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17603&qid=3870574">jerniganinstitute@nfb.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><h3>Code of Conduct<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal><br><br>Please review <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17604&qid=3870574">our code of conduct</a>. Prohibited behavior or misuse of the NFB National Convention platform will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the convention and/or other consequences. For assistance or to report an incident during the convention, call 410-659-9314, extension 2475 or email <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17605&qid=3870574">coc@nfb.org</a>.<br><br>We look forward to a great convention! <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17602&qid=3870574">#NFB20</a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td><td width=16 style='width:12.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17606&qid=3870574"><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=100 height=100 style='width:1.0416in;height:1.0416in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 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