<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">For your information, if you want to hear what we are going to be hearing while in Washington, D. C.<br><br><div dir="ltr">Sincerely,<div><br></div><div>Camille Tate</div><div><br></div><div>President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter , National Federation of the Blind, FL</div><div>2nd Vice President, National Federation of the Blind, FL</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Email: ctate2076@att.net</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Phone: 321 372 4899</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Sent from my iPhone</span></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Russ Davis via NFBF-Leaders <nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> January 30, 2023 at 12:07:08 PM EST<br><b>To:</b> nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org, nfbf-l@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> Russell@radiorusty.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFBF-Leaders] Join the Great Gathering In = Today, January 30th at 5:00 PM on Zoom</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> NFB of Florida List for Leaders <nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><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><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFBF-Leaders mailing list</span><br><span>NFBF-Leaders@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-leaders_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-Leaders:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-leaders_nfbnet.org/ctate2076%40att.net</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>