[NFBN-Announce] National Convention Notes, Something for Kids and Information Requested

Mon Jun 15 21:39:35 UTC 2020

Fellow Federationists,

I hope this note finds you all doing well.

FINAL DAY-Register Now for National Convention:

In case you haven't heard, I wanted to be sure to invite you  to the unique
opportunity offered by this year's National Federation of the Blind
Convention in ... everywhere! Come and be a part of history.the first ever
virtual convention of the National Federation of the Blind! The NFB's annual
convention is the biggest event in the United States (or the world) for the
blind, of the blind, and by the blind. The convention was originally
scheduled to be in Houston this July, but has been move to a virtual venue
because of coronavirus concerns. The good news is that means all of us can
attend this year! Best of all, it's free! So not only are there no travel
costs, hotel expenses, or overpriced restaurants to budget for, there's not
even a registration fee!

The convention dates are July 14 to 18. yes, there will be a banquet address
on the evening of July 18, so you can get all dressed up and grill up some
steaks or order Door Dash from the fanciest place in town. Or you can have
pizza or a burger and sit on the back porch in your flip-flops and shorts.
But please register
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You must register by today Monday June 15
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easy to do, all you have to do is go to:

https://www.nfb.org/registration
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Register today at no cost! The 2020 NFB National Convention is going to have
many of the same elements with new twists. Registration gives access to
exclusive offers, convention announcements, door prizes, and other exciting
content. The deadline to register is today, June 15. Learn more and register
for the national convention now
<https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention> .

See you there!

Convention Related:

Veterans' Celebration of Freedom:
Vernon Humphrey, president of the National Association of Blind Veterans, is
reaching out to all veterans that will be taking part in the national
convention so they can participate in the annual Celebration of Freedom.
Please contact him at mr_president at nabv.org <mailto:mr_president at nabv.org>
or 706-329-7960 if you are, or you know of, a military veteran that will be
participating in convention this year.

Message from Sharon Maneki, NFB Resolutions Committee Chair:

Do you think we should change a government policy, take a stand concerning
an agency for the blind, or create new regulations? If you do, consider
writing a resolution. At the 2020 National Convention, the Resolutions
Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 15. The committee will
debate and discuss resolutions on a wide variety of subjects. If passed by
the convention, these resolutions will become the policy statements of the
organization. To ensure that your resolution will be considered by the
committee, please send it to Sharon Maneki (nfbmd at earthlink.net
<mailto:nfbmd at earthlink.net> ) or to me by June 30, two weeks before the
committee meeting. Since things are always busy leading up to the
convention, sending them earlier will be appreciated. If you email a
resolution to Sharon and do not receive an acknowledgement email in two or
three days, please send it again.

If you miss the deadline, you must get three members of the committee to
sponsor your resolution and then get it to Sharon before the meeting begins.

News:

New Resource for Children: Access Pinna, On-Demand Audio Service:

The National Federation of the Blind is proud to partner with Pinna
<https://www.nfb.org/resources/distance-education-resources/pinna-on-demand-
audio-streaming> , an on-demand audio streaming service providing hundreds
of hours of content to children across the country. From science and fantasy
to interactive game shows and mysteries, Pinna has hundreds of hours of
audio programming including podcasts, audiobooks, and music including Opal
Watson Private Eye, a Pinna original podcast of an eleven-year-old blind
girl. Pinna is currently providing sixty days free with the promo code
NFBGET60. To take advantage of the sixty-day free listening promotion,
create a new account via the website at https://pinna.fm/?promo=1. 

NFB BELLR-Space Still Available for July 27-August 7 In-Home Edition:

Enhance Braille literacy for blind and low-vision children, ages four
through twelve, with NFB BELL! Registration is open for one more opportunity
of the in-home, two-week-long sessions of NFB BELL Academy scheduled for
July 27 through August 7, 2020. Each registered student will receive the
materials to complete all lessons alongside their parent/guardian via mail.
Space is limited, so register today for NFB BELL
<https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy> .

Requesting Information Regarding National Telecommuting Institute:

If you have recently applied for or tried to apply for positions with
National Telecommuting Institute (NTI), please contact Valerie Yingling at
vyingling at nfb.org <mailto:vyingling at nfb.org>  or 410-659-9314, extension
2440.

Dates to Keep in Mind:

*	June 22-July 3: NFB BELLR In-Home Edition
*	July 27-August 7: NFB BELLR In-Home Edition

*	July 14-18: NFB National Convention <https://www.nfb.org/convention>
, Everywhere
*	October 23-25: National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska 50th
Anniversary Convention Sheraton Omaha

*	February 8, 2021: Washington Seminar Great Gathering-In

The National Federation of the Blind 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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