[NFBMD] MAY MINUTE MESSAGE

Mon May 15 21:48:28 UTC 2017

thanks so so much. live the life you want
go vild NFB. see u soon

On 5/15/17, nfbmd via NFBMD <nfbmd at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Fellow Federationists:
>
> New Addition to the Family.
> One of the highest priorities of our organization is searching for new
> members and making sure that all members remain engaged in our activities.
> It is crucial that every blind child and adult comes to understand that
> blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future.  You
> can live the life you want, blindness is not what holds you back.  In this
> spirit, join me in welcoming the Maryland Association of Blind Merchants,
> the newest division of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland.
> Congratulations to Melba Taylor, President; Patty Holman Eitington, First
> Vice President; Steve Brand, Second Vice President; Tassie Thompson,
> Secretary; Andre Sconion, Treasurer and board members Don Morris, Mike
> Bullis, and Dr. Michael Gosse.
>
> The Right to Travel.
> Throughout its history, the National Federation of the Blind has been
> insuring that blind people have the right to travel.  We do this in many
> ways.  Since National White Cane Week is May 15-21, I want to remind
> everyone to spread the word on our free white cane program.  Our national
> organization will give any blind person a free white cane twice a year.  Go
> to  <https://nfb.org/free-cane-program> https://nfb.org/free-cane-program
> for more information and to request a white cane.
>
> The newest example of protecting our right to travel is our Uber and Lyft
> Testing Program.  The National Federation of the Blind has created a
> rideshare testing program to measure Lyft and Uber's efforts to eliminate
> driver discrimination against riders with guide dogs or service animals. If
> you use a service animal or are accompanying someone who does please fill
> out a short form about your experience, each time you use Uber or Lyft.
> Please go to  <https://nfb.org/rideshare-test%20>
> https://nfb.org/rideshare-test to complete the survey.  Please give us
> information about both good and bad experiences.  Spread the word, we need
> information from every blind person whether they are a member of NFB or
> not.
> Sarah Baebler is the Maryland coordinator for this program. If you have
> questions email her at sbaebler at bism.org <mailto:sbaebler at bism.org> .
>
> Let's Get Co-sponsors for our Federal Legislation!
> I hope that you made your calls to or emailed Senator Van Hollen to ask him
> to co-sponsor SB 732, the Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017.  Did
> you ask your congressman to co-sponsor the house version of the Access
> Technology Affordability Act, HR 1734?  During the remaining weeks of May,
> we will be trying to get co-sponsors for the Accessible Instructional
> Materials in Higher Education Act and for the Transitioning to Integrated
> and Meaningful Employment Act.  Look for further information in the
> listservs.
>
> Important Reminders.
> National Convention is coming!  Please remember to pre-register by May 31
> by
> going to  <https://convention.nfb.org/> https://convention.nfb.org/.  The
> 77th convention in Orlando, FL from July 10-15 will be filled with fun,
> fellowship and information.  Don't miss it!
> If you are a student, start your summer off on the right foot by attending
> the Successful Summer Seminar.    Place: Jernigan Institute; When: Weekend
> of June 2-4.  You must register by May 28 by emailing veegaspa at gmail.com.
>
> Did you sign up for the Dot-Dash for Braille literacy yet? This is a 6K
> walk
> or run to be held on Sunday June 4, at 8 am.  The starting point is 200
> East
> Wells Street and it is a nice opportunity to enjoy views of the Harbor that
> you wouldn't ordinarily see.  Team Sharon still needs participants.  Rumor
> has it that the Greater Baltimore Chapter has a team for this event, so the
> competition is on! To register, go to
> <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6-dot-dash-registration-31969843663>
> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6-dot-dash-registration-31969843663.  Don't
> forget to select your team!
>
> Help NFBMD When you Shop.
> Since this is the season for graduations, weddings and anniversaries,
> mother's and father's day, etc. remember if you are shopping online to use
> AmazonSmile and select NFBMD as your charity so that we can receive a small
> portion of your purchase. Go to:  <http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1301033>
> http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1301033.
>
> NFBMD recently joined the list of charities you can donate to on eBay.  You
> may donate a portion of what you sell or make a direct donation during
> checkout when you purchase an item. Make NFBMD your favorite charity in
> your
> eBay account.
>
> Save These Important Dates.
> June 1, 2017. Diabetes Conference Call, 7 pm. Call 641-715-3272. The access
> code is 720125#.
> June 2-4, 2017. Regional Student Seminar. The Jernigan Institute, 200 East
> Wells St., Baltimore, MD 21230.
> June 3, 2017. Board of Directors Meeting, Salisbury.
> June 4, 2017. 6 Dot Dash, 8 am. 200 East Wells St., Baltimore, MD 21230.
> July 10-15, 2017. National Convention, Orlando, FL.
> July 17-28, 2017. NFB BELL Academy in Salisbury, MD.
> July 23-29, 2017. NFB Youth SLAM, Towson University, MD.
> July 31-August 11, 2017. NFB BELL Academies in Baltimore and Glendale, MD.
> August 19, 2017.  Annual Crab Feast, Columbus Gardens, Baltimore, MD.
> September 9, 2017. Board of Directors Meeting, time and place to be
> announced.
> October 19-20, 2017. Braille Literacy in the 21st Century Conference,
> jointly sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind and the Maryland
> School for the Blind.  200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, Maryland.
> November 10-12, 2017.  Annual State Convention, Sheraton Baltimore North
> Hotel in Towson, Maryland.
>
>
> Sharon Maneki, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
> 410-715-9596
> 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.
>
>

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