[NFBMD] NFB Critical Actions and News- Week of September 9

Tue Sep 10 02:31:06 UTC 2024

Below are some critical actions and news from the NFB.

Critical Actions:

Upcoming Presidential Release:

The National Federation of the Blind
<https://nfb.org/resources/publications-and-media/presidential-releases>
Presidential Release #541 chapter version is available. Mark your calendar
for the next presidential release scheduled for October 15 at 8:30 p.m.
Please submit questions to  <mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org> cdanielsen at nfb.org
with #PR542 in the subject line. 

News:

Rideshare Rally in San Francisco:

The National Federation of the Blind announced an upcoming Rideshare Rally
at the Lyft and Uber headquarters on October 15 in San Francisco,
California. Join our demonstration to protest rideshare discrimination
against blind people using guide dogs and white canes. Please let us know if
you are interested in attending this demonstration by submitting the
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/rideshare-rally-interest>
Rideshare Rally Interest Form. We have secured a hotel block at the Crowne
Plaza near the San Francisco airport, and you can book a room at $139, plus
taxes and fees, per night.
<https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=CP&localeCode=e
n&regionCode=1&hotelCode=URLCA&checkInDate=14&checkInMonthYear=092024&checkO
utDate=16&checkOutMonthYear=092024&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=BLD&cn
=no&viewfullsite=true> You can make your reservation on the Crowne Plaza
website. You can also call the hotel at 650-342-9200 and ask to reserve a
room in the "National Federation" block. The exact location and rally route
will be shared in the coming weeks. 

Accessible In-Person Voting Webinar:

One of our government affairs specialists, Jeff Kaloc, will be hosting a
Zoom webinar regarding accessible in-person voting on Thursday, September
12, at 12:00 p.m., eastern. The Zoom information for the webinar is below:

Join Zoom Meeting

 <https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97049830716>
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/97049830716 

Meeting ID: 970 4983 0716

Dare to Be Remarkable Conference: 

We are calling all rehabilitation professionals to submit your presentation
proposals by September 20 for the
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/dare-be-remarkable> 2024
National Federation of the Blind Dare to Be Remarkable conference. The
conference will be held from November 11 - November 13 at the National
Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute. 

Registration is $400 until October 5 and $500 after October 6. Register for
the event on our website,
<https://nfb.org/programs-services/employment/dare-be-remarkable> Dare to Be
Remarkable conference. 

Please direct all inquiries to the conference organizers, Edward Bell
(ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu>  or 318-257-4554) or Anil Lewis
(alewis at nfb.org <mailto:alewis at nfb.org>  or 410-659-9314, extension 2374).

Virtual Career Fair:

Register for the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Career Fair being
held October 22, 1:00-4:00 p.m., eastern, via Zoom. Jobseekers, this is an
opportunity to find your occupational passion. Employers, this is a chance
to connect with great talent. 

 <https://nfb.org/form/career-fair-jobseeker-registration> Career Fair -
Jobseeker Registration

 <https://nfb.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=606> Career Fair -
Employer Registration 

Jobseekers, please direct all questions to our jobseeker liaison, Lia Stone,
at  <mailto:evangeliastone at gmail.com> evangeliastone at gmail.com.

Employers, please direct all questions to our employer liaison, Charles
Bennett, at  <mailto:cbennett at cocenter.org> cbennett at cocenter.org. 

Preauthorized Contributions (PAC):

Can you help the National Federation of the Blind on a regular basis? Please
consider joining our preauthorized contribution plan. Starting at $5
monthly, you can help us turn dreams into reality and raise expectations.
Visit:  <https://nfb.org/pac> https://nfb.org/pac to fill out the online
form or email  <mailto:pac at nfb.org> pac at nfb.org for additional information.

Blind Equality Achievement Month Planning:

The National Federation of the Blind celebrates the organized blind movement
during October each year across the country. Please submit your events,
activities, and celebrations to  <mailto:web at nfb.org> web at nfb.org so they
can be posted on  <https://nfb.org/blind-month> https://nfb.org/blind-month.
If you need items or ideas, check out
<https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/view?id=2378&reset=1> the free literature
resources and White Cane Awareness Day Proclamation. Reminder: please only
use Blind Equality Achievement Month, Blind Month, or #BlindMonth when
referring to and promoting activities. 

NFB-NEWSLINER Now Available on the SensePlayer:

Subscribers can now download the content of their favorite publications to
the SensePlayer from Selvas BLV. In order to get this new capability, you
will need to update the software on your player and then identify a set of
favorite publications that you want to read. If you need assistance with the
software upgrade, please contact Selvas BLV at 512-837-2000 or email them at
<mailto:support at selvasblv.com> support at selvasblv.com. If you would like to
apply for the NFB-NEWSLINE service or if you need your subscriber codes,
please call us at 866-504-7300.

Dream Makers Circle:

You can help build a future of opportunity for the blind by becoming a
member of our Dream Makers Circle. It is easier than you think. You can
visit your bank and convert an account to a POD (payable on death) bank
account, which is payable after your passing to the National Federation of
the Blind or one of our affiliates. Your legacy gift to the National
Federation of the Blind or the National Federation of the Blind of {insert
state} can be made in the form of a will or living trust, an
income-generating gift, or by naming us as the beneficiary of a retirement
plan, IRA, pension, or a life insurance policy. You can designate a specific
amount, a percentage, or list the NFB as one of several beneficiaries. For
additional information, please contact Patti Chang at 410-659-9314,
extension 2422 or at pchang at nfb.org <mailto:pchang at nfb.org> .

Reminders:

Vehicle Donations:

The National Federation of the Blind uses car donations to improve the
education of blind children, distribute free white canes, help veterans, and
so much more. We have partnered with Vehicles for Charity to process donated
vehicles. Please call toll-free 855-659-9314, and a representative can make
arrangements, or you can donate online by visiting
<http://www.nfb.org/vehicledonations> www.nfb.org/vehicledonations.

Dates to Keep in Mind:

(all times eastern)

*	February 3, 2025: Great Gathering-In 
*	February 3-6, 2025: Washington Seminar
*	July 8-13, 2025: National Convention; New Orleans, Louisiana

Introduction to the Organized Blind Movement

*	Wednesday, November 6, 8:00 p.m. 

Chapter Presidents Calls

*	Thursday, September 12, and Sunday, September 15, at 8:00 p.m. 

Thursday, December 19, and Sunday, December 22, at 8:00 p.m.

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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