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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><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"'> Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind [mailto:IOF@nfb.org] <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, November 01, 2016 9:12 AM<br><b>To:</b> David Andrews<br><b>Subject:</b> National Federation of the Blind Newsletter - Equality, Opportunity, and Security During Election Season and Beyond<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><br> <o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;caption-side: bottom;float:left'><tr style='float:center'><td width=700 style='width:525.0pt;padding:11.25pt 11.25pt 11.25pt 11.25pt;float:center'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width=657 style='width:492.75pt;float:center'><tr style='float:center'><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:15.0pt;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img width=448 height=174 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. National Federation of the Blind logo with tagline: Live the life you want."></span><o:p></o:p></p><h1 style='margin-right:15.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Imagineering Our Future</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h1></td></tr><tr style='height:4.5pt'><td width="30%" style='width:30.0%;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;height:4.5pt'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width=650 style='width:487.5pt;background:#0075C9;align-content: center'><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'> Issue 91</span></strong><span style='color:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p align=right style='text-align:right'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>November 2016 </span></strong><span style='color:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In this issue:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#President" title="President's Message">Message from the President</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#news" target=news title="What's News at the NFB">What's News at the NFB</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Braille">Braille Certification Training Program</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Education">Education</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#AccessTechnology">Access Technology</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Advocacy">Advocacy</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Library" title="Jacobus tenBroek Library">From the tenBroek Library</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Independence_Market">Independence Market</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#calendar">NFB Calendar</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#citation" title=Citation>Citation</a></span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=243 height=2 id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Graphic: section divider"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><a name=President></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Message from the President</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Dear Friend,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>After many months of listening to political pundits spin perspectives on what American’s will do at the polls, November 2016 has finally arrived. While many are tired of the talk and may be apathetic about their vote, I am always aware that there are many places where blind people still encounter barriers to voting privately and independently, and therefore I value the opportunity to vote.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The National Federation of the Blind was central to getting equal access to voting to be an important part of the Help America Vote Act in the early part of this century. Since that time we have provided leadership to manufacturers of voting systems, election officials, and blind voters. More blind people have equal access to voting than ever before. Yet there is still more work to be done.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I want to thank each and every one of our supporters who have helped us achieve equality in voting for the blind of our nation. I also urge you to recognize that preserving and protecting that equality, and making sure it is not denied to any blind person, means there is still more work to be done by our organization. When I cast my vote, I will be doing so with the knowledge that the National Federation of the Blind is here to protect my right to full participation in our society. When you cast yours—and I do urge you to get out and vote—I invite you to share with others the important work we have done to include more blind people in the voting process.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Regardless of the outcomes of elections across this great nation, blind people will continue to have the security of knowing that the National Federation of the Blind is alive and well. Since our organization seeks to work with all public officials, regardless of their affiliation, we know that we will continue to educate our elected leaders about the truth about blindness. The greater participation of blind people in voting and as poll workers also contributes to our work to create the understanding that blindness is not the characteristic that defines us. Let us continue to work together with love, hope, and determination to transform all of our dreams into reality.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sincerely,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=200 height=50 id="_x0000_i1027" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Graphic: Signature of Mark Riccobono"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Mark A. Riccobono, President<br>National Federation of the Blind</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=243 height=2 id="_x0000_i1028" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Graphic: section divider"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><a name=news></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>What's News at the National Federation of the Blind</span><o:p></o:p></h2><h3><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Voter Hotline Available</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We will be hosting an Election Day hotline for blind and visually impaired voters, poll workers, and voting rights advocates to call when problems with accessible voting technology or other barriers are preventing a blind voter from casting a private and independent ballot. The hotline will be available November 8, 2016, from 7:00 a.m. Eastern to 10:00 p.m. Eastern (7:00 p.m. Pacific). The number is (877) 632-1940. </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Google Supports KNFB Reader</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We are pleased to announce that Google continues its support of the development and distribution of KNFB Reader. For a limited time, KNFB Reader will be offered for the reduced price of $19.99 for the Android app. Find more information in the <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6032&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to Google KNFB article">related press release</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><h3><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Resolution in Miami University of Ohio discrimination case </span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Blind student Aleeha Dudley and the US Department of Justice have resolved the Miami University of Ohio discrimination case. Read the full press release at <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6033&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to press release - Aleeha Dudley and Miami University of Ohio">https://nfb.org/blind-student-aleeha-dudley-and-us-department-justice-resolve-miami-university-ohio-discrimination</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=243 height=2 id="_x0000_i1029" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Graphic: section divider"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><a name=Braille></a><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Braille Certification Training Program</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Under a contract with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress (NLS), the National Federation of the Blind administers the courses leading to NLS certification of Braille transcribers and proofreaders.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Successful completion of these rigorous courses requires a great deal of time and effort on the part of the students. We congratulate the following individuals who earned certification in literary transcribing during the month of August 2016, achieving certificates under the rules of Unified English Braille:</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3><strong><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Literary Braille Transcribing</span></i></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><h4><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Alabama</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h4><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Judith Rae Barber, Oxford<br>Troy Ann Challender, Talladega</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Arkansas</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Anthony Glenn Greening, Little Rock </span><o:p></o:p></p><h4><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>California</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h4><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Catherine Alice Cobb, Burbank <br>Lisa Marie O'Connell, Norco </span><o:p></o:p></p><h4><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Georgia</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h4><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>James Patrick Cozine, Alamo <br>William Jeffrey Kollie, Macon </span><o:p></o:p></p><h4><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Iowa</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h4><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Andrew Xavier Ramirez, Anamosa </span><o:p></o:p></p><h4><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Nevada</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h4><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>LaVor Clayton Sparks, Las Vegas </span><o:p></o:p></p><h4><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>New Jersey</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h4><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Marianne M. DeMarco, Bloomfield <br>Judith Ann Feltman, Clifton </span><o:p></o:p></p><h4><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>North Carolina</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h4><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Johnanthony A. Trinko, Laurinburg </span><o:p></o:p></p><h4><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ohio</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h4><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Matthew Laurence Richey, Grafton <br>Charles E. White, Grafton </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The updating of the Nemeth and music courses to align with UEB is ongoing. Congratulations to the following students who achieved certification in the current version of the Nemeth and music transcribing courses during the month of August:</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3><strong><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Mathematics (Nemeth) Braille Transcribing</span></i></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><h4><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Georgia</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h4><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Meredith E. Cloud, Sandy Springs</span><o:p></o:p></p><h4><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Texas</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h4><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Yulianna Espinoza Duran, Gatesville</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3><em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Music Braille Transcribing</span></em><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><h4><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Washington</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h4><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Shonda Foster, Vancouver</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For transcribers and proofreaders who were certified prior to the adoption of UEB and need to update their credentials, a test was developed to allow them to earn a letter of proficiency in UEB, which is an add-on credential to an existing certificate. As of this writing, 195 individuals have earned this letter of proficiency in Unified English Braille from the Library of Congress.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=243 height=2 id="_x0000_i1030" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Graphic: section divider"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><a name=Education id=Education><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Education</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></h2><h3><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>What Is That Sound?</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Do you hear it? That small, but persistent ringing sound continues. It’s too soon for Christmas carols, so what is that ringing we hear?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>It’s BELLs from the National Federation of the Blind’s Braille Enrichment for Learning and Literacy (NFB BELL) Academy. In October, dozens of BELL coordinators from across the nation came to Baltimore to learn, share, and plan for their 2017 NFB BELL Academy sites.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>During these summer programs, NFB members serve as blind role models for the students and provide Braille and nonvisual skill instruction through fun, hands-on learning in a day program or residential setting. The program prepares blind and low-vision children, ages four through twelve, to grow into confident and independent blind people who will live the lives they want.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To learn about the NFB BELL Academy, visit our website at <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6034&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to BELL Academy">https://nfb.org/bell-academy</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=243 height=2 id="_x0000_i1031" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Graphic: section divider"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><a name=AccessTechnology id=AccessTechnology><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Access Technology</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This October, the access technology team co-hosted a training with Google to work to improve the knowledge of Google’s accessibility among technology trainers. It was a pleasure working with this very engaged group of professionals, and as a direct consequence of the massive interest in the topic, the team has scheduled three accessibility boutiques on Google products in Baltimore. These boutiques, which are in person only, will cover Android and Chromebooks. More information is available at <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6035&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to accessibility training
boutiques">https://nfb.org/free-accessibility-training-boutiques</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This month, we will also be co-hosting the ICT Accessibility Testing Symposium, which will cover the specifics of testing for accessibility, as well as the tools, strategies, and success stories. More information is available at <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6036&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to ICT Accessibility Testing Seminar">http://ictaccessibilitytesting.org/</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=243 height=2 id="_x0000_i1032" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Graphic: section divider"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><a name=Advocacy id=Advocacy><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Advocacy</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></p><h3><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ongoing Collaboration with Pearson: Removing Access Barriers in STEM Classrooms</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The NFB and Pearson continue to work collaboratively towards removing access barriers in K-12 and higher education, particularly in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Most recently, the NFB and Pearson designed a survey to gather information regarding STEM classroom training, support, and instructional materials. The results of this survey will be used to broaden access to STEM subjects for future blind students, ultimately helping to remove the obstacles between them and their educational dreams. The STEM survey is open through December 2, and we are seeking many <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6037&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to teen survey">middle school, high school</a>, <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6038&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to college and adult survey">college, and adult participants</a>. For more information, contact Valerie Yingling at <a href="mailto:vyingling@nfb.org" title="Email to Valerie Yingling">vyingling@nfb.org</a> or (410) 659-9314, extension 2440. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=243 height=2 id="_x0000_i1033" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Graphic: section divider"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><a name=Library id=Library><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>From the tenBroek Library</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The National Federation of the Blind has been turning dreams into reality by helping blind people live the lives they want since 1940. Every day the NFB’s national office works to raise society’s expectations of blind people, but the organized blind movement would not be what it is today without the dedicated work of Federationists at the state and local level. The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (originally known as the Free State Federation of the Blind) is just one of the NFB’s fifty-two affiliates that are making a difference for blind people every day. In honor of their recent fiftieth anniversary, here is what the <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6039&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to Braille Monitor"><em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Braille Monitor</span></em></a> had to say about the founding of the Greater Baltimore Chapter of the Blind and the subsequent formation of the first state-wide organization of the blind in Maryland in 1966:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A NEW CHAPTER HAS BEEN FORMED<br>In August 1965 another group of blind people gathered together to form a new chapter of the blind. In October 1965 they organized under the leadership of their new President, Mr. Ned Graham, Jr. The other officers elected were, Vice President -- John McCraw; Recording Secretary -- Nancina Thompson; Corresponding Secretary -- Muriel Spriggs, and Treasurer -- Willie Thompson.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Greater Baltimore Chapter, as the new chapter will be known, meets once a month, on the third Saturday of each month. Their first meetings were held at the "Anna Mae Hunter Home for the Blind" on Eutaw Street, but due to the increased membership, will start meeting on April 16, 1966, at the Douglas Memorial Church on Lafayette and Madison Streets. The membership at the present time of the Greater Baltimore Chapter reaches approximately 25 persons. With the forming of this new chapter, the blind in Maryland hope to promote more legislation and welfare for all the blind of the State. Radio and television appeals have been made to increase the membership of the new chapter. The one quality needed to be a member is that the person be interested in the welfare of the blind.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>MARYLAND BLIND PASS NEW MILESTONE<br>Under the guidance of Mr. John Nagle, N. F. B. representative in Washington, the Blind in Maryland have come to the place where it was felt necessary to set up a state organization. At a dinner meeting at the Francis Scott Key Restaurant on March 5, 1966, representatives from the Maryland Council of the Blind, Inc. and representatives from the Greater Baltimore Chapter of the Blind, met with Mr. Nagle and formed a state organization. The following Officers were appointed at this meeting:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>President Mr. Albert Balducci, President of the Md. Council Vice-President Mr. Ned Graham, Jr., President of the Greater Baltimore Chapter Secretary Mrs. Louise Snyder Treasurer Mrs. Marjorie Flack</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:30.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Prior to this time the blind have only had one chapter, the Maryland Council of the Blind, Inc. so there was no need of a State Office. However, with the application to the Maryland Council for a Chapter Charter came the need for a State Office. The functions of the State will be to set up the Constitution to govern the two chapters and to issue charters to the two chapters now in operation, to work securing more chapters throughout the State as well as promote much needed legislation. The new charter to the State will be issued by the National Federation of the Blind at the N.F.B. Convention in Louisville, Kentucky to be held in July. The new State Office and Board will be known as "The Free State Federation of the Blind" and the Board will consist of two members from each chapter as officers with two more members from each chapter as board members. The Free State Federation will in turn issue the charters to each chapter.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:violet;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=243 height=2 id="_x0000_i1034" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Graphic: section divider"></span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><a name="Independence_Market" id="Independence Market"><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Independence Market</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The NFB Independence Market is one of the conduits through which we distribute our empowering message to our members and the general public via our literature. <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6040&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to Independence Market">Our blindness products store</a> carries mostly low-tech items that enhance the everyday independence of blind individuals.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away and Christmas, Hanukkah, and other end-of-the-year holidays are just around the corner after that. Preparing and consuming delicious foods is part of all of these holiday traditions. Many blind cooks love making delectable meals as much as their sighted peers. You may enjoy reading about Barbara Pierce's experience preparing Thanksgiving dinner in the Kernel Book story entitled "<a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6041&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to The Wall-to-Wall Thanksgiving">The Wall-to-Wall Thanksgiving</a>." This month we feature some items from the Independence Market that will make the life of a blind cook a little easier.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For some recipes it is important to measure ingredients accurately. The Independence Market sells various helpful tools. We carry measuring <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6042&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to measuring cups">cups </a>and spoons that are labeled in Braille and large print. We also have <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6043&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to measuring spoons">color-coded measuring spoons</a> and various <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6044&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to adjustable
measurers">adjustable measures</a>. If you need to weigh your ingredients, you can choose between two <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6045&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to talking kitchen scales">talking kitchen scale models</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Timing the cooking or baking process and checking the temperature of foods are important techniques that contribute to the successful outcome of meal preparation. The Independence Market carries both <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6046&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to talking and tactile timers">talking and tactile timers</a>. Our all-purpose <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6047&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to cooking thermometers">cooking thermometer</a> can be used to check the temperature of meats and candy. And with the <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6047&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to pot clip accessory">pot clip accessory</a> it is easier to monitor the temperature of soups and sauces simmering on the stove. The all-purpose <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6048&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to infrared thermometer">infrared thermometer</a> is a useful tool for those using a flattop range.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We have other kitchen gadgets you may find useful. The <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6049&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="link to knife with slicing guide">knife with slicing guide</a> enables the user to slice many foods evenly. The guide is adjustable to vary the width of slices. The <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6050&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to double-spatula tongs">double-spatula/tongs</a> make it easy to turn over items when cooking. And the nylon spatula tongs protect your nonstick cookware. The <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6051&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to liquor level indicator">liquid level indicator</a> in particular makes it easier to pour hot liquids into a cup or glass. And our <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6052&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to egg separator">egg separator </a>facilitates splitting the yolk from the egg white.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>And if you would like to prepare southern fried cornbread, a favorite of our former President, Kenneth Jernigan, we have the <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6053&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to cornbread kit">cornbread kit</a> devised by him. The kit contains a cast iron muffin pan that makes twelve scalloped shape muffins and a cooking template to guide you in getting the batter into the hot muffin pan. Print and Braille copies of <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6054&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to the cornbread recipe">the cornbread recipe</a> are also included. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you need to mark some appliances before you cook up a storm for the holidays, we have various <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6055&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to stick-on bumps">stick-on bumps</a> and <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6056&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to tactile marking paint">tactile marking paint</a> to help you to do so. Labeling foodstuffs makes it easier to stay organized in the kitchen. We carry <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6057&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to adhesive labeling sheets">adhesive labeling sheets</a>, <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6058&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to clear labeling tape">clear labeling tape</a>, <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6059&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to magnetic labeling tape">magnetic labeling tape</a>, and <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6060&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to food labels">Braillable food labels</a>. If you would like to copy down a favorite family recipe, we carry <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6061&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Braille paper">Braille paper</a> and various <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6062&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to slates">slates </a>and <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6063&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to styluses">styluses</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For more information about the above items or other products and literature available from the NFB Independence Market, please visit us <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6064&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to Independence Market">online </a>or call our staff at (410) 659-9314, extension 2216. We will be glad to assist you.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=243 height=2 id="_x0000_i1035" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Graphic: section divider"></span></b><o:p></o:p></p><h2><a name=calendar></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NFB Calendar</span><o:p></o:p></h2><h3><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Upcoming Events</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>November 8: Election Day; NFB voter hotline available at (877) 632-1940.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>January 30, 2017: Great Gathering-In</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>January 30-February 2, 2017: <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6065&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to Washington Seminar">Washington Seminar</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>March 30-31, 2017: Jacobus tenBroek Law Symposium</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>July 21-29, 2017: Youth Slam, Towson University</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>September 12-17, 2017: <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6066&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to BLAST">BLAST</a>, Nashville, Tennessee</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>State Conventions</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6067&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to NFB of CT">Connecticut</a> - November 4-6</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6068&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to NFB of KS">Kansas</a> - November 4-6</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6069&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to NFB of MI">Michigan</a> - November 4-6</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6070&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to NFB of TX">Texas</a> - November 4-6</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6071&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to NFB of NJ">New Jersey</a> - November 10-13</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6072&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to NFB of NV">Nevada</a> - November 11-13</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6073&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to NFB of OH">Ohio</a> - November 11-13</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6074&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to NFB of PA">Pennsylvania</a> - November 11-13</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6075&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to NFB VA">Virginia</a> - November 11-13</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6076&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to NFB of PR">Puerto Rico</a> - November 19</span><o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=243 height=2 id="_x0000_i1036" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Graphic: section divider"></span></span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><a name=citation></a><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Citation</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The blind have a right to live in the world. That right is as deep as human nature; as pervasive as the need for social existence; as ubiquitous as the human race; as invincible as the human spirit. As their souls are their own, so their destiny must be their own. Their salvation or failure lies within their own choice and responsibility. That choice cannot be precluded or prejudged; those lives cannot be predetermined or controlled. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>– Professor Jacobus tenBroek, “<a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=6077&qid=1430013" target="_blank" title="Link to "Are We Equal to the Challenge"">Are We Equal to the Challenge?</a>" 1967 NFB National Convention, Los Angeles, California, July 6, 1967.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center;azimuth: center'> <span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=243 height=2 id="_x0000_i1037" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Graphic: section divider"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thank you for reading the NFB’s <em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Imagineering Our Future</span></em>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Help make a significant difference in the lives of blind people across the country.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><br><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=60 height=106 id="_x0000_i1038" src="cid:image004.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity Logo"></span> <span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=161 height=114 id="_x0000_i1039" src="cid:image005.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. 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Two girls attending Youth Slam smile widely."></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=4050&qid=692780" title="Make a gift to the NFB">Make a<br>Gift Today</a></span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'> <o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To donate a vehicle to the NFB, call toll-free</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#FF5200'>(855) 659-9314</span></strong></span><br><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>or visit our </span></strong><br><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=4051&qid=692780" title="Link to Vehicle Donations">vehicle donation</a></span></strong><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>page.</span></strong></span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong> </strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To donate clothing or household items to the NFB, </span></strong><br><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>visit </span></strong><br><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=4052&qid=692780" target="_blank" title="Link to Green Drop pick up">www.nfbpickup.org/</a> </span></strong><br><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>or call toll-free </span></strong><br><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#FF5200'>(888) 610-4632</span></strong><br><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>to schedule a pickup or to find drop locations.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'> <o:p></o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width="10%" style='width:10.0%;border-spacing: 2px;azimuth: center'><tr style='height:86.25pt'><td width=153 style='width:114.75pt;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt;height:86.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=153 height=115 id="_x0000_i1045" src="cid:image009.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Photo: Father and Child"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If this issue was forwarded to you and you would like to subscribe, please email <a href="mailto:JerniganInstitute@nfb.org." target="_blank" title="Email to the Jernigan Institute">JerniganInstitute@nfb.org.</a></span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width="10%" style='width:10.0%;border-spacing: 1px;azimuth: center'><tr style='height:174.75pt'><td width=153 style='width:114.75pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;height:174.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=153 height=233 id="_x0000_i1046" src="cid:image010.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. Two people use their canes as they walk down the sidewalk."></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><em><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please check with your company to see if it offers a matching program that will match your gift.</span></b></em><o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width="10%" style='width:10.0%;border-spacing: 1px;azimuth: center'><tr style='height:76.5pt'><td width=153 style='width:114.75pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;height:76.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=153 height=102 id="_x0000_i1047" src="cid:image008.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. A man uses alternative technologies to read a restaurant menu."></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Interesting links:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=4053&qid=692780" target="_blank" title="Link to Straight Talk About Vision Loss">Archive of Straight Talk About Vision Loss videos</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=4054&qid=692780" target="_blank" title="Link to National Center for Blind Youth">National Center for Blind Youth in Science</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=4055&qid=692780" target="_blank" title="Link to Access Tech tips">Access Technology Tips</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=4056&qid=692780" target="_blank" title="Link to teachblindstudents.org site">TeachBlindStudents.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width="10%" style='width:10.0%;border-spacing: 1px;azimuth: center'><tr style='height:152.25pt'><td width=153 style='width:114.75pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;height:152.25pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=153 height=203 id="_x0000_i1048" src="cid:image011.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender. A young blind boy examines the leaves on a tree."></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Blogs:</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=4057&qid=692780" target="_blank" title="Link to Access Tech blog">Access Technology</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=4058&qid=692780" title="Link to Voice of the Nation's Blind blog">Voice of the Nation's Blind</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width="10%" style='width:10.0%;border-spacing: 2px;azimuth: center'><tr style='height:1.5in'><td width=153 style='width:114.75pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;height:1.5in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=100 height=100 id="_x0000_i1049" src="cid:~WRD000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. A blind girl reads Braille to her older sister."></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Support the National Federation of the Blind through the <a href="http://nfb.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=4059&qid=692780" target="_blank" title="Link to Imagination Fund">Imagination Fund<em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>.</span></em></a></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></div><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=1 height=1 id="_x0000_i1050" src="cid:image012.jpg@01D23479.6E524BE0" alt="Image removed by sender."></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><br>National Federation of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=street-address><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>200 East Wells Street</span></span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><br><span class=extended-address>at Jernigan Place</span><br><span class=locality>Baltimore</span><span class=adr>, </span><span class=region>MD</span><span class=adr> </span><span class=postal-code>21230</span><br><span class=country-name>United States</span><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>(410) 659-9314 </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>David Andrews and Long White Cane Harry<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:dandrews@visi.com"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>dandrews@visi.com</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> or </span><a href="mailto:david.andrews@nfbnet.org"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>david.andrews@nfbnet.org</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Twitter: @dandrews920<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>