[NFBF-L] NFBF-L Digest, Vol 182, Issue 26
thomas ray
tray929 at gmail.com
Fri Jun 25 13:10:03 UTC 2021
Hi there it is T Ray. Was wondering where is the NFB meeting going to be for Daytona and will lunch be provided. And what time does it start. And how long is the meeting. And what is the meeting going to be about
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> 1. friends of Library Access (PLipovsky)
> 2. Legislative seminars #NFB21 & Florida caucus (DENISE VALKEMA)
> 3. Diversity & Inclusion sessions #NFB21 (DENISE VALKEMA)
> 4. Blind parents connect & Florida caucus (DENISE VALKEMA)
> 5. NAGDU @ #NFB21 & Florida caucus (DENISE VALKEMA)
> 6. NABV @?#NFB21 & Florida caucus (DENISE VALKEMA)
> 7. #NFB21 DeafBlind division @ Florida caucus (DENISE VALKEMA)
> 8. Communities of Faith #NFB21 &!Florida caucus (DENISE VALKEMA)
> 9. #NFB21 seniors division & Florida caucus (DENISE VALKEMA)
> 10. #NFB21 NABS &?Florida caucus (DENISE VALKEMA)
> 11. Employment & career fair #NFB21 & Florida caucus (DENISE VALKEMA)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:05:35 -0400
> From: "PLipovsky" <plipovsky at cfl.rr.com>
> To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "'NFB of Florida Greater Daytona Beach Chapter List'"
> <nfbf-daytona at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBF-L] friends of Library Access
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> Hi all.
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> I noticed on our call this morning there were some folks that did not know
> about the Friends of library access, or were not that familiar with it so
> I thought I would post some info about
>
> It again to both refresh and enlighten everyone regarding who we are, and
> what we do.
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> Please share with anyone you think would be interested.
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> Thanks.
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> The Friends of Library Access is a nonprofit corporation that assists the
> Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library in Daytona Beach serve
> persons throughout the state of Florida who cannot read conventional print.
> Our mission is public education and advocacy, making print disabled persons
> aware of the wonderful services available through this Braille and Talking
> Book Library. We also assist financially with the provision of accessible
> media, including Braille, recorded and electronic materials.
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>
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> Since its inception in 1992, we have helped this Braille and Talking Book
> Library continue its service of excellence through key equipment purchases
> and community awareness activities. In appreciation of the volunteers, we
> have sponsored annual volunteer appreciation luncheons, and other continuing
> activities and awards for their invaluable service. We have also assisted
> consumer organizations in successful advocacy for continuation of sub
> regional Braille & Talking Book Libraries.
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>
>
> Anyone is welcome to join the Friends of Library access. The dues are ten
> dollars per year. . We count on our members, such as you, to generously pay
> annual dues and make donations to give the Friends the ability to assist in
> provision of services to library customers and other print impaired
> individuals who need and deserve equal access to information needed for
> independence, education, employment and pleasure.
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> We, the Friends of Library Access, Inc., invite you to join us as we seek to
> increase the availability of accessible media to Florida's citizens who are
> blind, visually impaired, physically impaired and/or reading impaired.
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> If you are interested in hearing what we are all about you are welcome to
> attend any of our board meetings, which are held quarterly on the second
> Saturday of February, May, August, and November,
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>
> For more information, to find out how to become a member, or how to apply
> for one of our board positions, you may contact Patricia A. Lipovsky,
> Membership and Outreach Chair/Treasurer at: plipovsky at cfl.rr.com
> <mailto:plipovsky at cfl.rr.com> , or (386) 255-0288.
>
> Or visit our web site at www.friendsoflibraryaccessinc.org
> <http://www.friendsoflibraryaccessinc.org%20%20>
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> Patricia Lipovsky,
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> Friends of Library access Inc.
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> Treasurer/Membership and Outreach Chair,
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> Newsletter Editor
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> Home; (386) 255-0288
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> Cell: (386) 212-6627
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> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:10:58 -0400
> From: DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBF-L] Legislative seminars #NFB21 & Florida caucus
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> ?Are you interested in legislation? Join these sessions during national convention:
>
> Tuesday, 7/6/21
> 7:00 - 9:00 PM?LEGISLATIVE MEET UP
> Zoom meeting ID: 990 7360 1724
> A recap of Washington Seminar, a rundown of priorities, and an opportunity for legislative directors and others interested in advocating for the rights of the nation?s blind to exchange strategies to move our legislative priorities at the local, state, and federal levels.
> Stephanie Flynt and Jeff Kaloc, NFB Government Affairs Specialists, National Federation of the Blind
>
> Wednesday, 7/7/21
> 12:30 - 1:30 PM?ACCESSIBLE PRESCRIPTION LABEL LEGISLATION
> Zoom meeting ID: 995 9072 7916
> Find out about the current state of accessible prescription labeling legislation, what states have passed and have pending legislation, and how you can get legislation passed in your state.
> Sharla Glass, Public Policy and Community Outreach Liaison, Envision America
>
> 5:00 - 7:00 PM?FUTURE OF VOTING
> Zoom meeting ID: 925 1467 5511
> Join us for three panel discussions focused on mobile voting:
> Increasing Voting Accessibility through Mobile Voting moderated by Bradley Tusk, CEO, Tusk Philanthropies
> The Fight to Expand Access to Mobile Voting for Voters with Disabilities moderated by Jocelyn Bucaro, Director, Mobile Voting Project
> Case Study - Piloting Mobile Voting for Voters with Disabilities in Utah County moderated by Jocelyn Bucaro, Director, Mobile Voting Project
>
> Thursday, 7/8/21
> 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM?TEXT2VOTE
> Zoom meeting ID: 975 3258 2779
> Everyone should be able to vote without any limitations, period! Our cutting-edge, patented solution will enable blind and low-vision voters to vote the same as everyone else. Please join us to hear more about the future of elections, right on your smartphone.
> Lee Durham, CEO, Global Mobile
>
> Friday, 7/9/21
> Join our Florida caucus to meet or renew ties with your Federation friends and family, to review this year?s resolutions, and to learn more about the work of the Federation. Come hear about our state convention.
> Topic: Florida Caucus
> Time: Jul 9, 2021 11:00 AM
> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://zoom.us/j/98964738265
> One tap mobile
> +16468769923,,98964738265#
> Dial by your location
> 1 646 876 9923
> Meeting ID: 989 6473 8265
>
> Denise Valkema, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> President at nfbflorida.org
> (305)972-8529
> WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> Live the life you want.
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> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:12:56 -0400
> From: DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBF-L] Diversity & Inclusion sessions #NFB21
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> The convention host affiliate, the NFB of Maryland, will host a Convention Breakfast Club from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. each morning during convention. The Breakfast Club hosts will review the day?s agenda and provide access phone numbers and codes for those who need them. Participants be prepared with a writing tool to take down times and access information for the events they plan to attend. The Breakfast Club can be accessed via phone each day by dialing 339-209-4083.
> Tuesday 7/6/21
> 12:00 - 2:00 PM?BLACK LEADERS SERVING ADVANCEMENT
> Zoom meeting ID: 978 5361 2032
> Celebrate the numerous contributions of black Federation leaders. Let?s inspire youth through personal empowerment, leadership development, and mentorship. All are welcome to attend.
>
> 12:00 - 2:00 PM?INTERSECTING DISABILITIES
> Zoom meeting ID: 996 1016 6214
> Come learn about the lived experiences of members who have multiple disabilities.
>
> Bobbi Pompey and Anahit LaBarre, Co-Facilitators
>
> 12:30 - 2:00 PM?BLIND MUSLIMS GROUP SEMINAR
> Zoom meeting ID: 946 9477 4339
> Diverse in culture, united in faith: finding our space in the blindness movement. Join us to learn about our group and our involvement in the NFB. Participate in a discussion on intersection between faith and blindness, access, inclusion, diversity, identity, and advocacy.
>
> Tasnim Ashuli, Chair
>
>
>
> 2:00 - 4:00 PM?GREEK AND MASONIC GROUP
> Zoom meeting ID: 982 5999 5697
> Are you a member of a national Greek organization, the Masons, or the Eastern Star? Help build our relationships with Greek letter organizations to ensure inclusion and participation, to engage in fundraising, and to serve as a resource for the blind considering membership.
> Shawn Callaway, Chair
>
> 2:00 - 4:00 PM?PRONOUNS, PRIDE, AND MORE
> Zoom meeting ID: 979 3160 0458
> Come learn about the importance of pronouns. An educational seminar focused on addressing this and other common misconceptions. Bobbi Pompey and Kaden Colton, Co-Facilitators
>
> 6:00 - 8:00 PM?DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION OPEN MEETING
> Zoom meeting ID: 929 4841 3820
> Attend our annual meeting to hear about our activities and to learn how you can become involved with our committee. Let?s learn from each other to grow our understanding and to increase our impact around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
> Shawn Callaway and Colin Wong, Co-Chairs
>
> 7:30 - 8:30 PM?JUDAISM MEETING
> Zoom meeting ID: 977 0150 7592
> Join us to discuss the reopening of synagogues and how this influences us as blind attendees.
> David Stayer, Chair, NFB in Judaism Group
>
> 8:00 - 10:00 PM?NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCES
> Zoom meeting ID: 940 3546 7033
> Hear from the voices of Native Americans in the Federation. Do you identify as a Native American or are part of a First Nation? Come find support and/or learn about this cultural group.
> Justin Salisbury and Aaron Timm, Co-Facilitators
>
> 9:00 - 11:00 PM?CULTIVATING ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER IDENTITIES
> Zoom meeting ID: 980 5864 6441
> Connect with blind Asian members to discuss cultural practices and to share strategies for approaching vision loss. Provide your insight on delivering culturally relevant outreach, including producing materials, messaging techniques, and identifying needed resources.
> Priscilla Yeung and Zainub Cementwala, Co-Facilitators
>
> 9:00 - 11:00 PM?BLIND AND MENA: A DIFFERENT KIND OF BROWN
> Zoom meeting ID: 947 7445 8111
> Members who are American Arab, North African, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and Sikh face unique challenges in post-9/11 America, especially around blindness and access to services. Join us to learn about identity, stereotypes, and challenges experienced by these communities.
> Ronza Othman and Yasmin Reyazuddin, Co-Facilitators
>
> 9:00 - 11:00 PM?CULTIVATING ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER IDENTITIES
> Zoom meeting ID: 980 5864 6441
> Connect with blind Asian members to discuss cultural practices and to share strategies for approaching vision loss. Provide your insight on delivering culturally relevant outreach, including producing materials, messaging techniques, and identifying needed resources.
> Priscilla Yeung and Zainub Cementwala, Co-Facilitators
>
> 9:00 - 11:00 PM?BLIND AND MENA: A DIFFERENT KIND OF BROWN
> Zoom meeting ID: 947 7445 8111
> Members who are American Arab, North African, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and Sikh face unique challenges in post-9/11 America, especially around blindness and access to services. Join us to learn about identity, stereotypes, and challenges experienced by these communities.
> Ronza Othman and Yasmin Reyazuddin, Co-Facilitators
>
> Wednesday, 7/7/21
>
> 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM?MUJERES OF THE FEDERATION
>
> Zoom meeting ID: 943 5570 3405
> Come learn about cultural considerations regarding those who belong to this cultural group. Learn and be inspired by members and leaders. What steps can be taken to help Spanish speakers feel included into the Federation? How can we work on culturally appropriate outreach?
> Rosy Carranza and Kenia Flores, Co-Facilitators
>
> 12:30 - 1:30 PM?SAFETY AND SUPPORT TRAINING: INCLUSION AND SAFETY
>
> Zoom meeting ID: 664 561 4114
> Creating a culture that is safe and inclusive for all blind people takes intentionality and commitment from each person at every level of an organization. Learn strategies and approaches for navigating difficult conversations with empathy, openness, compassion, and trauma-informed support.
> Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force
>
> 6:00 - 8:00 PM?CULTIVATING THE EXPERIENCES OF REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS
> Zoom meeting ID: 946 1747 8857
> Learn about the lives of refugee and immigrants. This is an open forum for those to learn more about personal experiences and finding support from other members.
> Abdi Munin, Yasmin Reyazuddin, and Amir Abdolrahimi, Moderators
>
> 7:00 - 9:00 PM?NFB LGBTQIA+ GROUP
> Zoom meeting ID: 959 0828 9838
> Please join us for discussions on intersectionality, coming out, presentation in the workplace, how to be an ally, and more. All are welcome.
> Sanho Steele-Louchart, Chair
>
> 8:30 - 10:30 PM?STATE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OPEN FORUM
> Zoom meeting ID: 956 8868 5218
> Are you interested in hearing about or sharing about affiliate committees for diversity, equity, and inclusion? Come to this open forum where affiliates that currently have committees will discuss them.
>
> Shawn Callaway, Facilitator
>
> Thursday, 7/8/21
>
> 10:00 - 11:00 PM?SAFETY AND SUPPORT TRAINING: ALLYSHIP AND BYSTANDER INTERVENTION
> Zoom meeting ID: 664 561 4114
> Please join us to learn about the important role of an ally or actively engaged bystander, learn tools and strategies to be the most effective ally/actively engaged bystander possible, and become empowered to contribute to creating a culture of safety and inclusion for all.
> Sponsored by the NFB Survivor Task Force.
>
> Friday, 7/9/21
>
>
> Join our Florida caucus to meet or renew ties with your Federation friends and family, to review this year?s resolutions, and to learn more about the work of the Federation. Come hear about our state convention.
> Topic: Florida Caucus
> Time: Jul 9, 2021 11:00 AM
> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://zoom.us/j/98964738265
> One tap mobile
> +16468769923,,98964738265#
> Dial by your location
> 1 646 876 9923
> Meeting ID: 989 6473 8265
>
> Denise Valkema, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> President at nfbflorida.org
> (305)972-8529
> WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> Live the life you want.
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> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:26:14 -0400
> From: DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBF-L] Blind parents connect & Florida caucus
> Message-ID: <A845DEDE-77B3-4691-AC59-CEE5BAC37A74 at aol.com>
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> Tuesday, 7/6/21
> 8:00 - 10:00 PM?BLIND PARENTS GROUP
> Zoom meeting ID: 938 6214 7607
> There are many books on how to be the best parent, but not many on how to be the best blind parent. Meet the people writing the pages of the book on how to be a blind parent by simply living and not letting blindness hold them back from raising families. You won't want to miss this meeting!
> Lisamaria Martinez, Chair
>
> Friday, 7/9/21
> Florida caucus
> Join our Florida caucus to meet or renew ties with your Federation friends and family, to review this year?s resolutions, and to learn more about the work of the Federation. Come hear about our state convention.
> Topic: Florida Caucus
> Time: Jul 9, 2021 11:00 AM
> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://zoom.us/j/98964738265
> One tap mobile
> +16468769923,,98964738265#
> Dial by your location
> 1 646 876 9923
> Meeting ID: 989 6473 8265
>
> Denise Valkema, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> President at nfbflorida.org
> (305)972-8529
> WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> Live the life you want.
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> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:40:34 -0400
> From: DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBF-L] NAGDU @ #NFB21 & Florida caucus
> Message-ID: <54C03C0C-8C40-402A-856F-EC8E12E4402C at aol.com>
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> Tuesday, 7/6/21
> 1:00 - 4:00 PM?NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS (NAGDU) SEMINAR
> Zoom meeting ID: 975 2442 8051
> Celebrating the work of puppy raisers everywhere. Get updates from the various guide dog training programs and learn how you can help to improve the rights of all guide dog users.
> Raul Gallegos, President
>
> Wednesday, 7/7/21
> 7:00 - 8:00 PM?IS A GUIDE DOG RIGHT FOR ME?
> Zoom meeting ID: 978 2593 6501
> Have you ever wondered if a guide dog was the right choice for your mobility? Join Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind staff for an introductory presentation on what a guide dog can do, the characteristics of a successful guide dog handler, and our programs.
> Lauren Berglund, Consumer Relations Coordinator, Guide Dog Foundation
>
> Thursday, 7/8/21
> 3:00 - 5:00 PM?NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS
> Zoom meeting ID: 997 9772 9606
> Come learn how the current Department of Transportation regulations have impacted air travel for guide dog users. Get current updates from our legal counsel about matters pertaining to guide dog users. Find out what NAGDU has been up to over the past year and elect our leaders!
> Raul Gallegos, President
>
> Friday, 7/9/21
>
> Join our Florida caucus to meet or renew ties with your Federation friends and family, to review this year?s resolutions, and to learn more about the work of the Federation. Come hear about our state convention.
>
> Topic: Florida Caucus
> Time: Jul 9, 2021 11:00 AM
> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://zoom.us/j/98964738265
> One tap mobile
> +16468769923,,98964738265#
> Dial by your location
> 1 646 876 9923
> Meeting ID: 989 6473 8265
>
> Denise Valkema, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> President at nfbflorida.org
> (305)972-8529
> WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> Live the life you want.
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> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:47:10 -0400
> From: DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBF-L] NABV @?#NFB21 & Florida caucus
> Message-ID: <03BC6032-BD09-489A-9307-8E85921E41D2 at aol.com>
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> Thursday, 7/8/21
> 2:00 - 5:00 PM?NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND VETERANS MEETING
> Zoom meeting ID: 967 3572 1028
> All veterans are invited. We will conduct our annual business meeting after a short networking period. We will be holding elections this year. Remember your dues must be paid in full to vote.
> 2:00 PM?Networking
> 3:00 PM?Business Meeting
> Vernon Humphrey, President
>
> Friday, 7/9/21
> Join our Florida caucus to meet or renew ties with your Federation friends and family, to review this year?s resolutions, and to learn more about the work of the Federation. Come hear about our state convention.
> Topic: Florida Caucus
> Time: Jul 9, 2021 11:00 AM
> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://zoom.us/j/98964738265
> One tap mobile
> +16468769923,,98964738265#
> Dial by your location
> 1 646 876 9923
> Meeting ID: 989 6473 8265
>
> Denise Valkema, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> President at nfbflorida.org
> (305)972-8529
> WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> Live the life you want.
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> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:52:11 -0400
> From: DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBF-L] #NFB21 DeafBlind division @ Florida caucus
> Message-ID: <785BDA5C-3F94-4A17-A8BB-985EABD82163 at aol.com>
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> Thursday, 7/8/21
> 1:00 - 4:00 PM?NFB DEAFBLIND DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
> Zoom meeting ID: 955 0105 0902
> Get updates on national issues affecting the deafblind community, technology, and the division?s business matters and elections.
> Alice Eaddy, President
> 1:00 PM?Registration ($5)
>
> Friday, 7/9/21
> Join our Florida caucus to meet or renew ties with your Federation friends and family, to review this year?s resolutions, and to learn more about the work of the Federation. Come hear about our state convention.
> Topic: Florida Caucus
> Time: Jul 9, 2021 11:00 AM
> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://zoom.us/j/98964738265
> One tap mobile
> +16468769923,,98964738265#
> Dial by your location
> 1 646 876 9923
> Meeting ID: 989 6473 8265
>
> Denise Valkema, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> President at nfbflorida.org
> (305)972-8529
> WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> Live the life you want.
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> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:59:21 -0400
> From: DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBF-L] Communities of Faith #NFB21 &!Florida caucus
> Message-ID: <A7A1656B-7A08-4988-B60F-E0360D0EF9AC at aol.com>
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> Thursday, 7/8/21
> 1:00 - 5:00 PM?NFB IN COMMUNITIES OF FAITH
> Zoom meeting ID: 975 0579 8225
> Publishers of faith-based literature will provide an update regarding the work of their respective organizations. Other speakers will describe how their faith has helped them to overcome challenges. We will have a business meeting and hold elections for division officers.
> Tom Anderson, President
>
> Friday, 7/9/21
>
> Join our Florida caucus to meet or renew ties with your Federation friends and family, to review this year?s resolutions, and to learn more about the work of the Federation. Come hear about our state convention.
> Topic: Florida Caucus
> Time: Jul 9, 2021 11:00 AM
> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://zoom.us/j/98964738265
> One tap mobile
> +16468769923,,98964738265#
> Dial by your location
> 1 646 876 9923
> Meeting ID: 989 6473 8265
>
> Denise Valkema, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> President at nfbflorida.org
> (305)972-8529
> WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> Live the life you want.
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> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:12:59 -0400
> From: DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBF-L] #NFB21 seniors division & Florida caucus
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> Thursday, 7/9/21
> 2:00 - 4:00 PM?SENIORS DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
> Zoom meeting ID: 977 7072 7700
> We will elect officers and board members. Hear about our virtual retreats. We?ll discuss Accessible Pharmacy and accessible phones and a guest speaker shares his thoughts on agism. Must be dues-paying member to be eligible to win door prizes.
> President, Ruth Sager
>
> Friday, 7/9/21
> Join our Florida caucus to meet or renew ties with your Federation friends and family, to review this year?s resolutions, and to learn more about the work of the Federation. Come hear about our state convention.
> Topic: Florida Caucus
> Time: Jul 9, 2021 11:00 AM
> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://zoom.us/j/98964738265
> One tap mobile
> +16468769923,,98964738265#
> Dial by your location
> 1 646 876 9923
> Meeting ID: 989 6473 8265
>
> Denise Valkema, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> President at nfbflorida.org
> (305)972-8529
> WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> Live the life you want.
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> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:22:35 -0400
> From: DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBF-L] #NFB21 NABS &?Florida caucus
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> Tuesday, 7/6/21
> 6:30 - 8:00 PM?NABS STUDENT NETWORKING
> Zoom meeting ID: 949 4020 2508
> We know we?re not in person this year, but we still want to form lasting connections for all students at the 2021 NFB National Convention. This isn?t your typical networking event. Come kick off your week NABS-style with high-energy and interactive activities.
> Trisha Kulkarni, President
>
> Wednesday, 7/7/21
> 8:00 - 11:00 PM?NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND STUDENTS (NABS) ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
> Zoom meeting ID: 940 3595 6213
> We invite all students, avid learners, and allies to join us for our annual national student division business meeting! Register below to reflect on this crazy, unique year of virtual learning and look forward to the months ahead.
> https://forms.gle/D9jKCUTPt6HfPKUK8.
> Trisha Kulkarni, President
>
> Friday 7/9/21 Florida caucus
> Join our Florida caucus to meet or renew ties with your Federation friends and family, to review this year?s resolutions, and to learn more about the work of the Federation. Come hear about our state convention.
> Topic: Florida Caucus
> Time: Jul 9, 2021 11:00 AM
> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://zoom.us/j/98964738265
> One tap mobile
> +16468769923,,98964738265#
> Dial by your location
> 1 646 876 9923
> Meeting ID: 989 6473 8265
>
> Denise Valkema, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> President at nfbflorida.org
> (305)972-8529
> WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> Live the life you want.
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> Message: 11
> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:06:54 -0400
> From: DENISE VALKEMA <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> To: NFBF <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, NFBF <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBF-L] Employment & career fair #NFB21 & Florida caucus
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> Tuesday, 7/6/21
> 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM?ORIENTATION TO THE 2021 NFB CAREER FAIR
> Zoom meeting ID: 923 2958 9892
> This event is designed to help employers and job seekers prepare for the Career Fair. Employers will talk about their staffing needs. Job seekers will learn how to make the best pitch to employers. Both will get last-minute information and their questions answered.
>
> Dick Davis, Chair
>
> 12:00 - 1:00 PM?TARGET: CREATING A MORE ACCESSIBLE WORKPLACE
> Zoom meeting ID: 936 8308 2758
> Learn how Target is building a more accessible and inclusive workplace. We?ll share some of the work we?ve done to ensure blind people can do our jobs. We?re also building accessibility into our culture. Hear about how accessibility benefits Target and all our guests.
> Steve Decker, Lead Accessibility Consultant, Target
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> 1:00 - 4:00 PM?NFB NATIONAL CAREER FAIR
> Zoom meeting ID: 956 8743 3935
> Looking for a job? This event brings blind job seekers looking for rewarding careers together with employers who want to hire them. Job seekers must preregister at https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration.
> Sponsored by the NFB Employment Committee.
> Dick Davis, Chair
>
> 2:00 - 3:00 PM?PEARSON DISABILITY MENTORING PROGRAM
> Zoom meeting ID: 920 7697 5702
> The Pearson Disability Mentoring Program has targeted the dangerous combination of low expectations and a lack of knowledge about exploring career goals that leads to underemployment of disabled college graduates. Join this session to learn how Mentoring Changes Lives.
> John Tweeddale, Senior Vice President, Higher Education Services, Pearson
>
> 5:00 - 8:00 PM?2021 JOB SEEKER SEMINAR
> Zoom meeting ID: 991 2558 1630
> Our annual seminar is bigger and better this year, with presenters on a whole range of topics. New to the job market? Experienced person looking for better opportunities? Want to know what employers really want? We?ve got you covered!
>
> Mary Ann Mendez, NFB Employment Committee Seminar Chair
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> Wednesday, 7/7/21
>
> 10:00 - 11:30 AM?GET CONNECTED IN YOUR EMPLOYMENT SEARCH
> Zoom meeting ID: 938 6932 2369
> Are you looking for employment? Do you want to enhance your employability? Do you want to learn about assistive technology? The Chicago Lighthouse has an educated and experienced team that can offer a variety of programs to prepare you for employment.
> Martha Younger-White, Senior Vice President, Employment & Rehabilitation Services, Chicago Lighthouse
>
> 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM?UPWARD MOBILITY SEMINAR
> Zoom meeting ID: 925 6111 1019
> Learning and growth are both keys to human advancement. Don?t settle for a future (or a present) that?s limited. This seminar will provide you with tools to help you live the life you want and have fun doing it.
> Sponsored by the NFB Employment Committee.
> Dick Davis, Chair
>
> 12:00 - 1:30 PM?TIPS FOR BUILDING A JOURNALISM CAREER
> Zoom meeting ID: 919 4139 8845
> Come join the Blind Professional Journalists Group as we discuss how we work in an exciting, dynamic profession. Let?s exchange ideas on technology and blindness skills to help us move forward.
> Elizabeth Campbell, Chair
>
> 7:00 - 8:00 PM?GET HIRED ? TALENT NETWORK
> Zoom meeting ID: 956 8416 2853
> The Workforce Innovation Center talent network allows interested job seekers who are blind or low vision to gain access to the latest job opportunities, events, training sessions, and other career-related information.
> Mika Pyyhkala, Director of Digital Accessibility, Envision
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>
>
> Friday, 7/9/21 Florida caucus
> Join our Florida caucus to meet or renew ties with your Federation friends and family, to review this year?s resolutions, and to learn more about the work of the Federation. Come hear about our state convention.
> Topic: Florida Caucus
> Time: Jul 9, 2021 11:00 AM
> Join Zoom Meeting
> https://zoom.us/j/98964738265
> One tap mobile
> +16468769923,,98964738265#
> Dial by your location
> 1 646 876 9923
> Meeting ID: 989 6473 8265
>
> Denise Valkema, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> President at nfbflorida.org
> (305)972-8529
> WWW.NFBFLORIDA.ORG
> Follow us @nfbflorida
> Live the life you want.
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