[NFBN-Lincoln] FW: Omaha Chapter NFB June 6 event

[Rachna Marsh]

Hey everyone I wondered whether you are able to arrange a ride after all
since Warren Bennett assumed no way would be available to Lake zorinsky and
I assured him once you decided about that there would probably be room.
Thanks!

On Wed, May 13, 2026, 6:29 PM Sania Rashid via NFBN-Lincoln <
nfbn-lincoln at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I’d love to go!
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On May 13, 2026, at 4:09 PM, Jamie K. Richey via NFBN-Lincoln <
> nfbn-lincoln at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello NFBNLC!
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> We should plan to attend this event in Omaha. We can discuss on Saturday,
> but I’d like everyone to check their calendars to see if they are available
> so we can get a head count and see about transportation.
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> Talk to you on Saturday!
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> Omaha Chapter of the NFB June 6, 2026 Event Outline
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> How the Blind Live and Thrive in Omaha
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> Event Time and place:  10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Located at the North side
> of Lake Zorinsky in Shelter 2.  The best way to get there is to Turn off 156
> th Street at the Lake Zorinsky Aquatic Center at 3808 South 156
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/3808+South+156?entry=gmail&source=g>th
> Street, This is the road that will take you to Shelter 2.  Shelter 2 is
> located about 30 feet southwest from the parking lot towards the lake
> between Shelter 1 and 3.
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> Food and drinks will be provided
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> Explanation of terms.  Most people who have low vision are not totally
> blind, but for the sake of simplicity we will use the term Blind as a catch
> all for everyone who is visually impaired.
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> Objective of event:
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> The NFB wants all Blind people to live the life they want.  What living
> the life you want means will be one of the discovery themes of this event.
> Meeting other Blind people is hard.  Isolation and lack of knowledge on how
> to cope with life as a Blind person is a constant problem for many Blind
> people.
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> This event is designed for fellow Blind Omahans to come together and share
> their own knowledge and experiences of how to live the life they want.  We
> want to share best practices on successfully living your life as a Blind
> person.
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> We will have three Areas of expertise that people can explore.
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> Technology
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> What devices and applications work the best for Blind people.  We will
> have hands-on demonstrations of using technology as a Blind person.
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> Live the life you want
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> Everything you always wanted to know about enjoying life as a Blind
> person.  What services and programs are available in Omaha for Blind
> people.  We will have a contact and resource list available of these
> services and programs.
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> NFB table
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> There is an old proverb that is attributed to the Chinese that “may you
> live in interesting times”.  There has never been a time where so many
> things that Blind people take for granted are under assault.  It is
> important for Blind people to know what is happening, and what they can do
> to advocate for their rights.  This  area will be for people to find out
> what the NFB is and what it can do for me and what I can +do as a Blind
> person to speak to authority.
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> Hopefully you can attend this event.  If you need assistance with
> transportation contact me.  So we know how much food and drink to have
> please rsvp to Bob Burns 402-210-5750 or email omaha at ne.nfb.org, by June
> 3.
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> <nfb June 6 event.doc>
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