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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:18px">One of the things that impressed me most when I started to get involved in the Federation was the real-life impact of the actions that the organization made on behalf of blind people. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39932&qid=11543903" 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">“The first time I encountered a Toyota Prius, back in 2003, I knew we were in trouble…The Quiet Cars Bill, as it came to be known, was an example of the Federation in action!” <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39933&qid=11543903" rel='nofollow' style="color: #002f6d; font-size:18px">Learn more about how our members spark change</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:18px">Annual Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards presented, Teachers of Tomorrow cohort selected, Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act introduced in Congress, and more. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39934&qid=11543903" 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">Get ready for Blind Equality Achievement Month and the NFB Coast to Coast Movement Challenge. Save the dates for the 2026 Washington Seminar and National Convention, and more. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=39936&qid=11543903" 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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