[NFBMD] NFBMD Digest, Vol 158, Issue 1
Sherria Young
uniquelyblessed1 at outlook.com
Wed Feb 2 13:12:15 UTC 2022
Hi and welcome to Baltimore! I am Sherria the secretary of the greater Baltimore chapter and the chair of the membership and phone tree I would like to let you know about Hampton Plaza which is apartments on the bus line and near the Towson mall there’s also some apartments right near the National Federation Of The Blind that are in walking distance
You are too blessed to be stressed! Have an amazing day
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> 1. Introduction & a Question about living in the Baltimore area
> (Justin Young)
> 2. Re: Introduction & a Question about living in the Baltimore
> area (Ronza Othman)
> 3. January 2022 Minute Message from the Movement
> (president at nfbmd.org)
> 4. Seeking Attendees for Washington Seminar Appointments
> (president at nfbmd.org)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2022 19:38:35 -0500
> From: Justin Young <jty727 at gmail.com>
> To: nfbmd at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [NFBMD] Introduction & a Question about living in the
> Baltimore area
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> Hi All,
>
> Hoping this message finds you well! My name is Justin Young and I am
> from the NFB of New York affiliate. I started this week as the
> Government Affairs Specialist at the national office and I'm in the
> process of finding a place to live in the area. Since I'm not familiar
> with the entire area, I wanted to reach out to this list to introduce
> myself and ask if anyone would be willing to give any recommended
> apartment complexes that I can explore further.
>
> I'd greatly appreciate any help/suggestions anyone is willing to
> provide. Thanks in advance!
>
> Justin Young
>
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2022 20:48:04 -0500
> From: "Ronza Othman" <rothmanjd at gmail.com>
> To: "'NFB of Maryland e-mail list'" <nfbmd at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NFBMD] Introduction & a Question about living in the
> Baltimore area
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> Hey Justin,
> Welcome to Baltimore and Maryland! Delighted you are here!
>
> Many of us at some point lived at Charles Towers, which is a couple miles
> south of the Center and on a bus line. Reach out to me for more info or for
> a tour.
>
> Ronza
>
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>
>
> Ronza Othman, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
> 443-426-4110
> Pronouns: she, her, hers
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBMD <nfbmd-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Justin Young via NFBMD
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> Cc: Justin Young <jty727 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NFBMD] Introduction & a Question about living in the Baltimore
> area
>
> Hi All,
>
> Hoping this message finds you well! My name is Justin Young and I am from
> the NFB of New York affiliate. I started this week as the Government Affairs
> Specialist at the national office and I'm in the process of finding a place
> to live in the area. Since I'm not familiar with the entire area, I wanted
> to reach out to this list to introduce myself and ask if anyone would be
> willing to give any recommended apartment complexes that I can explore
> further.
>
> I'd greatly appreciate any help/suggestions anyone is willing to provide.
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Justin Young
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2022 21:04:32 -0500
> From: <president at nfbmd.org>
> To: <nfb-maryland at nfbnet.org>, <nfbmd at nfbnet.org>,
> <greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org>, <nfbmdtlc-chapter at nfbnet.org>,
> <central-md-chapter at nfbnet.org>, <md-atlarge at nfbnet.org>,
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org>, <nationalharbor at nfbnet.org>, <mabm at nfbnet.org>,
> <mdabs at nfbnet.org>, <mdpobc at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBMD] January 2022 Minute Message from the Movement
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> January 2022 Minute Message
>
>
> Fellow Federationists:
>
>
>
> Happy New Year! This year has already been quite busy for the affiliate.
> We have just successfully completed another Virtual Week in Annapolis, where
> more than 70 members attended 188 appointments with our elected state
> representatives to advance our legislative priorities. We have tremendous
> momentum on our initiatives and will use that momentum to get our priorities
> to the finish line this session. We also successfully held a COVID-19
> Booster Clinic in collaboration with the National Federation of the Blind
> and Maryland Department of Health. As we wind down the winter months, we
> have a great deal of exciting activities and programs ahead. Please read on
> for information.
>
>
>
>
> Enhancements to NFB and NFBMD Scholarship Programs
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind and the National Federation of the
> Blind of Maryland each administer a separate scholarship program for
> post-secondary students. Both scholarships have been significantly enhanced
> this year. The deadline to apply for an NFB scholarship is March 31, 2022,
> and the deadline to apply for an NFBMD Scholarship is April 15, 2022.
>
>
>
> National Scholarship Program: Each year, the NFB awards 30 merit-based
> scholarships totaling $240,000.
>
> * Each scholarship recipient will receive $8,000 and additional
> prizes.
> * Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership,
> and community service.
> * The 30 scholarship finalists are announced in the spring and attend
> the National Convention, where they are mentored by blind role models.
> * Application materials must be submitted (online or postmarked) by
> 11:59PM on March 31, 2022.
> * To be eligible, applicants must:
>
> * Be legally blind in both eyes;
> * Reside in the United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto
> Rico;
> * Be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course
> of study in a degree program at a U.S. institution in the Fall of 2022 (one
> scholarship may be awarded to an individual who works full-time and attends
> school part-time);
> * Be age 18 before July 5, 2022; and
> * Attend the entire National Convention of the National Federation of
> the Blind (and all scholarship activities) in New Orleans, Louisiana from
> July 5 through 10, 2022 (scholarship finalists will receive convention
> financial assistance).
>
> * To apply:
>
> * Submit an application using the online application system at
> <https://nfb.org/civicrm/scholarships/login>
> https://nfb.org/civicrm/scholarships/login; or
> * Download, complete, and email or mail in a hard copy application
> form by visiting: <https://nfb.org/scholarships>
> https://nfb.org/scholarships.
>
>
>
> State Scholarship Program: The NFB of Maryland will award up to four
> scholarships of $4,000 each as part of the John T. McCraw Scholarship
> Program. NFBMD may award a scholarship to a former McCraw scholarship
> recipient.
>
> * Scholarships are merit-based and awarded based on academic
> achievement, community involvement, and leadership.
> * Application materials must be submitted (online or postmarked) by
> 11:59PM on April 15, 2022.
> * To be eligible, applicants must:
>
> * Be legally blind in both eyes;
> * reside in Maryland or be pursuing post-secondary studies at a school
> in Maryland;
> * be age 18 prior to July 5, 2022;
> * Be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time or part-time,
> post-secondary course of study in a degree program in the Fall of 2022 and
> Spring of 2023 (priority will be given to full-time students); and
> * Attend the entire National Convention of the National Federation of
> the Blind in New Orleans, Louisiana from July 5 through 10, 2022 and the
> annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland in
> Towson, Maryland from November 11 - 13, 2022 (scholarship finalists will
> receive convention financial assistance).
>
> * To apply:
>
> * Submit an application using the online application system at
> <http://nfbmd.org/scholarship/apply> http://nfbmd.org/scholarship/apply; or
> * Download, complete, and email or mail in a hard copy application
> form by visiting: <http://nfbmd.org/scholarship>
> http://nfbmd.org/scholarship.
>
>
>
>
> Washington Seminar Is Coming!
>
>
> On February 7, Maryland will virtually join Federationists from throughout
> the country to let Congress know about the priorities for blind Americans.
> The four issues that we will discuss are:
>
> * Access Technology Affordability Act - HR 431 / S 212
> * Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act - HR 4853
> * 21st Century Mobile Apps and Website Accessibility Act
> * Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act - HR 2373 /
> S 3238
>
> You may read the Washington Seminar fact sheets by visiting
>
> <https://nfb.org/washington-seminar> https://nfb.org/washington-seminar or
> via Newsline. The Great Gathering In will take place at 5:00PM on Monday,
> February 7, 2022 via Zoom. Maryland will be visiting our Congressional
> Delegation on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 via Zoom. If you would like to
> attend Congressional appointments, please let me know by February 5, 2022
> by emailing <mailto:President at nfbmd.org> President at nfbmd.org or by calling
> 443-426-4110.
>
>
>
>
> Pay Your 2022 Dues As Soon As Possible!!
>
>
> In light of the pandemic and the suspension of in-person chapter meetings,
> NFBMD maintains an online portal for individuals to pay their chapter and
> division dues. We are asking members to pay their 2022 dues as soon as
> possible so we can ensure that our rolls are accurate for the annual
> national membership data call.
>
>
>
> Individuals may use NFBMD's Dues Portal to pay their 2022 annual dues,
> and/or lifetime membership dues for those chapters that have lifetime
> membership. The portal lists all NFBMD chapters and divisions and their
> dues amounts. Individuals may pay for as many chapters and divisions as
> they wish. The portal is located at <http://nfbmd.org/dues>
> http://nfbmd.org/dues. Alternatively, individuals may mail a check to their
> chapter or division treasurer.
>
>
>
>
> Get ready for New Orleans in 2022!
>
>
> The NFB 2022 National Convention will take place from July 5 - 10, 2022 in
> New Orleans Louisiana. We are very excited to pass the convention hosting
> torch to the Louisiana affiliate. The convention will take place at the New
> Orleans Marriott, and you may make your reservation by calling 800-654-3990.
> The overflow hotel is the Sheraton New Orleans, and the Exhibit Hall will be
> located here. To reserve a room at the overflow hotel, call 855-516-1090.
> The rooming rate is $109 per night plus tax at both hotels. Preregistration
> for the convention will open on March 1 and will close May 31, 2022.
>
>
>
> First time national convention attendees may apply for the Kenneth Jernigan
> Scholarship, which is a grant the NFB provides to people who have not
> attended a national convention in person previously. The deadline is April
> 15, 2022. Visit this link for more information on how to apply.
> <https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/kenneth-jernigan-conventio
> n-scholarship>
> https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/kenneth-jernigan-convention
> -scholarship
>
>
>
> Those from Maryland who are seeking financial assistance should speak with
> their chapter president to find out what assistance their local chapter may
> have available. The affiliate's Financial Assistance Application Form is
> now live and must be submitted by March 31, 2022. It can be found at
> <http://www.nfbmd.org/financialassistance>
> http://www.nfbmd.org/financialassistance. Please note that though the
> Financial Assistance Committee will give due consideration to every
> application, the affiliate has limited resources and is unable to grant
> every request. For questions about the Financial Assistance Application
> Program, please reach out to your chapter president or me at
> <mailto:President at nfbmd.org> President at nfbmd.org.
>
>
>
>
> Basket and Bag Bingo is Coming!
>
>
> Would you like to win over $4,000 in prizes? Would you like to play 23 games
> of BINGO? Snacks and raffles will also be available. Join us at NFBMD Basket
> and Bag Bingo on March 11, 2022 in Catonsville. Buy your tickets early
> because we always sell out.
>
> We are busy arranging and filling baskets and procuring bags (purses). We
> need financial contributions to help with these purchases. Please let us
> know whether you would like to sponsor a basket or bag for $100. All
> contributions of any amount are welcome. You may also purchase your ticket
> for $25. Please purchase your ticket online at <https://nfbmd.org/bingo>
> https://nfbmd.org/bingo. For questions or to purchase your ticket via check,
> contact Sharon Maneki at <mailto:nfbmdsm at gmail.com> nfbmdsm at gmail.com.
>
>
>
>
> do You Feel Lucky?
>
>
> The NFBMD spring raffle is underway. During the month of May, you have the
> opportunity to win $50 Sunday through Friday, or $100 on Saturday. Purchase
> a 3-digit number raffle ticket for $5. You will be the only one who has this
> number. Tickets are available from chapter presidents and affiliate Board
> Members. Help us sell all 1,000 tickets!
>
>
>
>
> NFBMD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
>
>
> NFBMD is actively working to expand our knowledge of and emphasis on
> diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These initiatives also
> include those related to sexual harassment and misconduct, consent,
> boundaries, and power dynamics. It is our intent that NFB of Maryland
> activities, events, and programs be safe and welcoming to all, and to that
> end we are devoting resources and time to increase our awareness and enhance
> our strategies on DEI. Qualik Ford and Bill Borner co-chair this committee.
> We encourage those interested in joining the committee to reach out to me at
> <mailto:President at nfbmd.org> President at nfbmd.org.
>
>
>
> The Committee provides state-wide guidance and support to chapters and the
> affiliate on DEI. One goal for 2022 is to increase the presence of DEI in
> our activities and to hold more DEI-focused activities. The Committee plans
> to send out informational communications on certain topics and observances
> to promote DEI but needs assistance in this area from those with lived
> experience and/or expertise. One particular highlight will be a day-long
> training for all elected affiliate, chapter, and division board members, the
> DEI committee, the scholarship committee, the membership committee, and
> those working with children. This training will take place on March 5, 2022
> and will feature an introduction to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
> recognizing and minimizing micro-aggressions; and understanding and
> combatting implicit bias.
>
>
>
> If you have questions about these initiatives or have suggestions for how we
> can best incorporate DEI into our programs, please don't hesitate to contact
> me at <mailto:President at nfbmd.org> President at nfbmd.org or at 443-426-4110.
>
>
>
>
> NFBMD COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
>
>
> We continue to operate an affiliate COVID-19 fund to assist individuals and
> families that are experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19
> crisis. This fund is available to blind individuals and families with a
> blind household member living in Maryland. The financial assistance must be
> needed due to a change in circumstance, e.g. loss of employment income,
> because of COVID-19 or associated government directives like Stay-at-Home
> orders. Assistance is limited to essentials such as groceries and
> medication. This Fund is being administered by the NFBMD Financial
> Assistance Committee. Anyone who is wishing to request assistance should
> contact me at <mailto:President at nfbmd.org> President at nfbmd.org or at
> 443-426-4110.
>
>
>
> In addition, we are seeking contributions to augment the NFBMD COVID-19
> Emergency Response Fund. Those interested in making a monetary donation may
> do so by sending a check to NFBMD, 1800 Johnson Street, Suite N1, Baltimore,
> Maryland 21230 or by using the PayPal donation link on our website located
> at <https://www.nfbmd.org/COVID-19Fund> https://www.nfbmd.org/COVID-19Fund.
>
>
>
>
>
> Important Upcoming Dates
>
>
> * February 7, 2022 - Great Gathering In, Washington, DC
> * February 9, 2022 - NFB of Maryland Virtual Day on the Hill
> * March 5, 2022 - DEI Training for Affiliate Leaders (chapter and
> division boards; affiliate board; scholarship, DEI, Youth Activities, BELL,
> Resolutions, and Membership committees; those working with youth), virtual
> * March 11, 2022 - Basket and Bag Bingo, Catonsville, Maryland
> * July 5 - 10, 2022 - NFB National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana
> * July 25 - August 5, 2022 - NFB BELL Academy, Baltimore, Maryland*
> * July 25 - August 12, 2022 - NFB BELL Academy in Home Edition,
> Virtual
> * August 6, 2022 - NFBMD Crab Feast, Parkville, Maryland
> * October 1 - 31, 2022 - Blind Equality Achievement Month
> * November 11 - 13, 2022 - NFBMD Annual Convention, Towson, Maryland
>
> *We are still determining dates and locations of other Maryland NFB BELL
> Academies.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Ronza Othman, President
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
>
> 443-426-4110
>
> Pronouns: she, her, hers
>
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland 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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> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2022 06:15:08 -0500
> From: <president at nfbmd.org>
> To: <nfb-maryland at nfbnet.org>, <nfbmd at nfbnet.org>,
> <greater-baltimore at nfbnet.org>, <nfbmdtlc-chapter at nfbnet.org>,
> <central-md-chapter at nfbnet.org>, <md-atlarge at nfbnet.org>,
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org>, <nationalharbor at nfbnet.org>, <mabm at nfbnet.org>,
> <mdabs at nfbnet.org>, <mdpobc at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NFBMD] Seeking Attendees for Washington Seminar Appointments
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> We need you! If you would like to participate in Maryland's Washington
> Seminar congressional meetings on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, please let me
> know by February 5, 2022. All meetings will be virtual.
>
>
>
> On February 7, Maryland will virtually join Federationists from throughout
> the country at the Great Gathering In - Information on how to join is on the
> Washington Seminar web page and will be shared as we get closer to Monday.
>
>
>
> We will have a busy Washington Seminar, where we will educate our elected
> Federal representatives on the legislative priorities of the blind. The
> four issues that we will discuss are:
>
> * Access Technology Affordability Act - HR 431 / S 212
> * Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act - HR 4853
> * 21st Century Mobile Apps and Website Accessibility Act
> * Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act - HR 2373 /
> S 3238
>
> You may read the Washington Seminar fact sheets by visiting
>
> https://nfb.org/washington-seminar or via Newsline. The Great Gathering In
> will take place at 5:00PM on Monday, February 7, 2022 via Zoom.
>
>
>
> Again, Please let me know if you plan to attend our legislative appointments
> on Wednesday, February 9. You can email me at president at nfbmd.org
> <mailto:president at nfbmd.org> or call 443-426-4110.
>
>
>
> Thanks for your work to advance the rights of the blind.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Ronza Othman, President
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
>
> 443-426-4110
>
> Pronouns: she, her, hers
>
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland 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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