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<h1><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; color:black;">The Power of Movement with the Nation’s Blind</span></h1>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">We did it! Our generous supporters helped us exceed the 2025 HumanWare Matching Gift and cheer on our Federation family in the Coast-to-Coast Movement Challenge. That’s more than $100,000 raised to advance the lives of blind people.</span></p>
<p align="center"><img alt="Blind Movement Ambassador Roger runs in the California International Marathon alongside his guides." src="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-01/2025-CIM-NFB-Movement-Ambassador.jpg" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block;" width="500" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Roger shared,</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">"I had the honor of running CIM this year as a National Federation of the Blind Movement Ambassador, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to represent such an inspiring organization. A huge thank you to all the runners who were part of our charity bib team in support of the National Federation of the Blind. Your commitment, miles, and generosity truly make a difference, and I’m proud to have shared this journey with you."</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Read "<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=41502&qid=12227571" rel='nofollow' style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Running for the Federation: Meet Roger Oberholzer</a>". If you are interested in participating in a 2026 run or walk event, email <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=41503&qid=12227571" rel='nofollow' style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">outreach@nfb.org</a>. </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">Share Stories to Solve the Problem</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">The problem is society still doesn't believe in the full capacity of blind individuals and expect less from us. Every day, we raise those expectations when we share our stories in our words.</span></p>
<h3 style="color:1b5633"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; "><font color="1b5633">What is Your Perspective on Blindness?</font></span></h3>
<p align="center"><img alt="A blind woman and a sighted woman stand side by side, smiling." src="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-01/blind-and-sighted-woman.png" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block;" width="400" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">In "<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=41504&qid=12227571" rel='nofollow' style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Razor-Blade Reflections: What You See Isn’t Always What You Get</a>", Marie writes, "We see the world through our lens, shaped through our lived experience. But others see us through theirs. And when it comes to blindness, those perspectives don’t always line up."</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Our stories have gone untold, but our members have a dedicated space to share their lived experiences. Read the <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=41505&qid=12227571" rel='nofollow' style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">January issue of the <em>Braille Monitor</em></a> for the stories and news of the organized blind movement.</span></p>
<h3 style="color:1b5633"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; "><font color="1b5633">We Know Braille is Literacy</font></span></h3>
<p align="center"><img alt="A blind teen explores a stack of Braille books." src="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-01/blind-teens-reads-braille-book-800-600.jpg" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block;" width="400" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">January 4 is World Braille Day! Braille is beneficial because it offers blind people independence, confidence, and flexibility in our daily lives. <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=41506&qid=12227571" rel='nofollow' style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Listen to more Braille stories and learn about the annual celebration of World Braille Day</a>. </span></p>
<h3 style="color:1b5633"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; "><font color="1b5633">We Can Achieve Career Success</font></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">"I realized that when I was wiping blindness out of the equation to be seen as equal, I myself was erasing that fundamental part of myself," Christina Jones shared during our <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=41507&qid=12227571" rel='nofollow' style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Where the Blind Work Webinar</a>, where successful blind professionals share their work experiences. Learn about our <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=41508&qid=12227571" rel='nofollow' style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">employment initiatives and upcoming events</a>.
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<h2><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt; color:black;">Until Next Time</span></h2>
<p align="center"><img alt="The NFB of Illinois Chicago Chapter stands in front of the Riverwalk, smiling." src="https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/2026-01/NFBIL-Chicago-chapter-stands-in-front-of-the-riverwalk-smiling.jpg" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block;" width="500" /></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">Mark your calendar for our <a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=41509&qid=12227571" rel='nofollow' style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">National Convention</a>, July 3–8, 2026–the biggest event of the year!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color:black;">You are subscribed to our monthly community impact email, formerly called <em>Imagineering Our Future</em> e-newsletter, where we share how we are advancing the lives of the Nation’s Blind. The National Federation of the Blind is a network of members, friends, and people like you who believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people.</span></p>
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