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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> NFB-Legislative-Directors [mailto:nfb-legislative-directors-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Kaloc, Jeff via NFB-Legislative-Directors<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:54 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFB Legislative Directors List<br><b>Cc:</b> Kaloc, Jeff<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFB-Legislative-Directors] Quotes needed regarding the Access Technology Affordability Act<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>Dear Legislative Directors:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>We are collecting quotes regarding the Access Technology Affordability Act. We plan to use some of these quotes in emails to Congressional staff. Here are some examples:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>John Smith of Maryland said, “I use my refreshable Braille display for work every day. If I did not have this technology, it would dramatically impact my employment.”</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>Tom Smith of North Dakota said, “I cannot afford screen reading software and without this accessibility software, I cannot search for a job.”</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>Mary Smith of Oklahoma said, “I collect SSI but look forward to the day when I am working. The problem is I cannot afford the specialized tools needed to look for and apply for employment.” </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>As you can see we are looking for relatively short quotes-- one to two sentences.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>The quotes need to be attributed to an actual person. There is a slight possibility that a member of Congress will ask to speak to the person.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>We are hoping to get quotes from people who reside in both states that would typically be considered more progressive and more conservative. We would also like quotes that illustrate that lack of technology is resulting in difficulty in obtaining and retaining employment.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>We are hoping to get these quotes back this week.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>If you know someone who could provide a relevant quote, please reach out to them. All quotes should be send to me, Jeff Kaloc, at <a href="mailto:jkaloc@nfb.org">jkaloc@nfb.org</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>If you have any questions, please let me know.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>Thank you.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>Jeff Kaloc</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>Governmental Affairs Specialist</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"'>410-659-9314, extension 2206 | <a href="mailto:jkaloc@nfb.org">jkaloc@nfb.org</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=210 height=76 id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/nfblogo.png" alt="National Federation of the Blind"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/facebook.png" alt=Facebook></span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/twitter.png" alt=Twitter></span></a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/youtube.png" alt=Youtube></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. 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