<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Are you interested in participating in the summer internship program at NFB? If so, continue reading.</div><div>Cathy<br><br>Sent from my iPhone</div><div><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>From:</b> "Lewis, Anil via State-affiliate-leadership-list" <<a href="mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org">state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Date:</b> March 5, 2015 at 8:54:47 AM EST<br><b>To:</b> "NABS List (<a href="mailto:nabs-l@nfbnet.org">nabs-l@nfbnet.org</a>)" <<a href="mailto:nabs-l@nfbnet.org">nabs-l@nfbnet.org</a>>, "Affiliate Presidents (<a href="mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org">state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org</a>)" <<a href="mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org">state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org</a>>, "NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list (<a href="mailto:chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org">chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org</a>)" <<a href="mailto:chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org">chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[State-affiliate-leadership-list] NFB 2015 Summer Internship Program Deadline</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> "Lewis, Anil" <<a href="mailto:ALewis@nfb.org">ALewis@nfb.org</a>>, State Affiliate Leadership List <<a href="mailto:state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org">state-affiliate-leadership-list@nfbnet.org</a>><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The application deadline for the 2015 National Federation of the Blind Summer Internship Program is quickly approaching. If you are interested, please send the required documents to
<a href="mailto:jerniganinstitute@nfb.org">jerniganinstitute@nfb.org</a> by March 13, 2015. the following is a brief description of the program, more information can be found at: <a href="https://nfb.org/blog/vonb-blog/national-federation-blind-2015-summer-internship-program">https://nfb.org/blog/vonb-blog/national-federation-blind-2015-summer-internship-program</a>.
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#333333">Our National Federation of the Blind 2015 Summer Internship Program will provide an opportunity for individuals to contribute to the programs of the Federation, while gaining
valuable experience at the center of innovation in the blindness field. Our 2015 summer interns will be hosted at the NFB headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. Internship placements are currently available for the summer of 2015. NFB internships will begin
on June 1 and end on August 7, 2015 (ten weeks). The internship experience includes a stipend and can include sleeping accommodations at the NFB Jernigan Institute, if necessary. One of the requirements of the internship is participation in program activities
at the 2015 NFB National Convention to be held in Orlando, Florida, from July 5-10. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#333333">2015 summer interns will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of program areas including:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#333333">Access technology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#333333">Civil rights—especially advocacy around voting rights and educational accessibility<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#333333">If you are interested in applying for an internship with the National Federation of the Blind, you should prepare the following materials and submit them in an accessible electronic
format no later than March 13, 2015:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#333333">A cover letter expressing why you are uniquely qualified for an NFB internship, listing the program area(s) in which you are most interested in
gaining experience, and describing the projects that drive your passion in those program area(s). Be sure to include a description of any previous involvement you have had with the Federation. Please feel free to include any innovative new projects that you
might want to help initiate during your internship. Also note any scheduling conflicts that would prevent you from being available from June 1 through August 7.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#333333">A resume including current contact information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#333333">Two or three references with complete contact information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#333333">Send all of your materials, preferably via email, to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#333333">National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute<br>
Attn: Anil Lewis<br>
200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place<br>
Baltimore, Maryland 21230<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:jerniganinstitute@nfb.org?subject=National%20Federation%20of%20the%20Blind%202015%20Summer%20Internship%20Program">
jerniganinstitute@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:#333333">Questions regarding NFB internships can be directed to Anil Lewis at 410-659-9314, extension 2357, or
<a href="mailto:jerniganinstitute@nfb.org?subject=National%20Federation%20of%20the%20Blind%202015%20Internship%20Program">
jerniganinstitute@nfb.org</a>. We anticipate selecting our 2015 internship class by April 14, 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Mr. Anil Lewis, M.P.A.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Executive Director <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Baltimore, Maryland 21230<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">(410) 659-9314 ext. 2374 (Voice)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(410) 659-5129 (FAX)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:alewis@nfb.org"><span style="color:blue">alewis@nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Web: <a href="http://www.nfb.org/"><span style="color:blue">www.nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Twitter: @AnilLife <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To make a donation to the National Federation of the Blind Imagination Fund campaign, please visit
<a href="http://www.nfb.org/ImaginingOurFuture"><span style="color:blue">www.nfb.org/ImaginingOurFuture</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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