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The National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division, a strong
and proud division of the National Federation of the Blind, is seeking
enthusiastic, hardworking members to serve on our blindness and
entertainment committee. As an offshoot of the Let Us Play Us
campaign, this committee will become the arm of the Performing Arts
Division that cultivates connections in Hollywood and increases our
organizations presence in the discussion of blindness in the
entertainment industry. If you are interested in securing
opportunity, equality, and full integration in all aspects of the
entertainment industry, please consider how you can help us. Our
immediate goals involve establishing partnerships in education to
identify blind talent for prospective opportunities and creating
informational resources highlighting the capabilities of blind performers
for the benefit of entertainment industry professionals. If you are a
performer, have connections in the entertainment industry, or happen to
be a creative worker with interest and ideas related to blindness and
entertainment, please email us at
<a href="mailto:nfbpad@gmail.com">nfbpad@gmail.com</a>. We would like to
hear from you by Friday, November 1 so we can get started with this
exciting work as soon as possible!<br>
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We look forward to raising expectations of blind performers and
increasing representation on screen and stage together!<br>
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Sincerely,<br>
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Julie A. McGinnity<br>
President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division<br>
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Julie McGinnity<br>
Program Specialist<br>
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>
(410) 659-9314, extension 2509 | JMcGinnity@nfb.org<br>
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