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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Again Florida Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am pasting below some information I had received about connecting with the Great Gathering In later today.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hope that the links can allow you to listen in and find out what your Florida Delegation is hearing in person while they are here in Washington DC.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warmly,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Russ Davis, Legislative Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFB of Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ph. 904-993-8433<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Major Advocacy Event Next Week: Join Us! (CC and Spanish Available)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There’s a chill in the air, a new Congress on the hill, and hundreds of blind people about to travel to D.C. It’s time for the National Federation of the Blind 2023 Washington Seminar! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This year’s Washington Seminar officially gets underway on Monday, January 30 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time with the Great Gathering-In, our annual opening session of Federation members from all across the country to discuss our legislative priorities for the year. Please join us.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Review the fact sheets for the each of the three issues and the full 2023 Washington Seminar agenda with Zoom details at nfb.org/washington-seminar.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom Details for the Great Gathering-In<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Zoom platform includes closed captions and Spanish interpretation. Join the Zoom Meeting before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to catch commentary from the Nation's Blind Podcast hosts, Anil Lewis and Melissa Riccobono.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://zoom.us/j/94281893953">https://zoom.us/j/94281893953</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile:+13017158592,,94281893953#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1CapApp: <a href="https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/nfb">https://ennis.1capapp.com/event/nfb</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Your Story Makes a Difference—Yes, You!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Get involved by sharing your experiences. Washington Seminar kicks off our legislative agenda for the year. We need change in a set of priorities, and your stories will make change—not only now, but throughout the year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Website and Software Accessibility – share your experiences navigating online spaces.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Inaccessible Medical Devices – what medical device(s) do you currently use that isn’t accessible, and what is the impact on your life and those of your family and friends?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Social Security Disability Insurance – have you held back from advancing your career, due to the fear of losing benefits?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>More stories means more progress. Tell us about you and one or more of the above topics. Please email <a href="mailto:story@nfb.org">story@nfb.org</a> or leave a voice message at 2444. Stories will be highlighted in communications such as social media, publications, and emails. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD 21230 | 410-659-9314 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Unsubscribe | Opt Out | Sign Up for Our E-newsletter <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>