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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>For your information. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><b>From:</b> NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Chang, Patti via NFBNet-Members-List<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 10, 2019 11:22 AM<br><b>To:</b> nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbnet-members-list] Stepping up our efforts during Meet the Blind Month<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'>Dear Fellow Federationists,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'>We need to step up efforts to meet our goals for 2019. To match our fundraising last year we need to raise $400,000 by end of 2019. October is <a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month">Meet the Blind Month</a> and it is a great opportunity to reach out to your friends and family and share what the NFB means to you. Here is what we all can do:<o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal'>Get the word out. <o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'>Ask your friends and family to visit <a href="https://www.nfb.org/donate">our donate page</a>. Share your story. Ask yourself if you can personally help fill the gap by contributing. Every donation helps. <o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal'>Post on social media. Here are some samples:<o:p></o:p></h2><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal'>Twitter:<o:p></o:p></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'>Want to help fight the 70% unemployment rate for blind people and create more opportunities? Access to the internet is essential. We need to increase web accessibility. Donate in honor of #MeetTheBlind Month nfb.org/donate<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'>Access to information promotes independence. You can help by supporting our web accessibility initiatives and more. Donate today! nfb.org/donate<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'>Guide dogs promote independence. Spread independence and give in honor of your guide dog during #MeetTheBlind Month. nfb.org/donate<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'>You can make a difference by helping to make the web accessible to all and support opportunities for blind people. Contribution now! nfb.org/donate<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'>Help to increase literacy. Only 10% of blind kids are taught Braille. Give today in honor of #WhiteCaneAwarenessDay and help teach kids to read and so much more. nfb.org/donate<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'>Do you know a blind person? Make a gift in their honor to celebrate #WhiteCaneAwarenessDay. nfb.org/donate<o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal'>Facebook/Instagram:<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'>We know blind parents are fully capable and have been successfully raising children for generations. One member wrote, “I love the NFB because it is not only an advocacy organization, but it is a support network for blind people. If I have any questions about being a blind parent, I have access to several blind parents who can give me guidance and provide answers to my questions.” Help us continue to connect blind people with other blind people. Donate today! nfb.org/donate<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'>“When I was hired by the Navy on the spot, I was thrilled and excited to have a full-time job working with children. But when the Navy then fired me just as quickly because they just assumed blind and visually impaired people could not work with children, it was absolutely devastating. I am relieved that this case has settled and my rights have been vindicated,” said Mary Carla Flood. Help us continue advocating for our rights. Donate Today! nfb.org/donate<o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal'>Celebrate Meet the Blind Month <o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'>Learn more about what you can do during <a href="https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/meet-blind-month">Meet the Blind Month</a> in your community.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'>If we work together, we can make our dreams come true. But we need the financial resources to pay for our programs. Let’s all work together to build the National Federation of the Blind by bringing in much needed funds. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'>Thank you for all you do. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'>Patti Chang Esq.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'>Director of Outreach<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'>(410) 659-9314, extension 2422 | pchang@nfb.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'>Cell: 773-307-6440<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>