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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:18px">More than ever, it is important that we lead courageously as a group and make our voices heard. You do not need to be a board member, elected leader, or even a blind person to make a difference. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37910&qid=11081385" rel='nofollow' style="color: #002f6d; font-size:18px">More from President Riccobono</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:18px">“As a blind orientation and mobility instructor, I see the value of lived experiences every day in my own teaching. The work we do to advocate for blind people as teachers of the blind is invaluable.” <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37911&qid=11081385" rel='nofollow' style="color: #002f6d; font-size:18px">Learn more about blind teacher certification</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:18px">Blind Americans Return to Work Act introduced in Congress, statement on the harmful stereotyping of blind people, and National Federation of the Blind Radio Network launched. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37912&qid=11081385" rel='nofollow' style="color: #002f6d; font-size:18px">Catch up on the latest news in the Federation</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:18px">Check out recordings of our previous accessibility boutiques on our YouTube channel, nominate someone for an NFB award, register for the national convention and book your hotel today. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37913&qid=11081385" rel='nofollow' style="color: #002f6d; font-size:18px">More ways to get involved</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:18px">We certainly are a busy organization. Register for an upcoming accessibility boutique, and mark your calendars for more upcoming seminars, application deadlines, and events. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=37914&qid=11081385" rel='nofollow' style="color: #002f6d; font-size:18px">Check out the calendar of events</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:18px">The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines blind people or their future. Every day we raise the expectations of and for blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. We can live the lives we want; blindness is not what holds us back. Please join us in our work by becoming a member, attending an event, sharing this newsletter, or supporting our programs.</span></p>
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