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<h1><strong><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Stay Connected: Join Upcoming Virtual Federation Meetings</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h1>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The National Federation of the Blind continues to connect and protect blind people through our nationwide network. This message provides information about valuable virtual gatherings around
the Federation that are open to everyone.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Presidential Release LIVE #493</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thursday, April 2 at 8:00
<span style="color:black">p</span>.m. EDT </span></strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">| Join this national teleconference with President Mark Riccobono as he delivers the April Presidential Release (#493) of the National
Federation of the Blind. After the President’s remarks, there is opportunity for questions and answers. This is a unique national forum to share the work of the organization and answer some questions that might be on the minds of blind Americans. Send your
questions in advance to <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16450&qid=3427851">
cdanielsen@nfb.org</a> and put PR493 in the subject line. Zoom Meeting ID: 236 891 8214</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Monday, March 30</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">5:30 p.m. EDT | NFB of New York: Your Ideas and Concerns
</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Talk through ideas and concerns during the COVID-19 emergency with Mike Robinson, President, NFB of New York. Zoom Meeting ID: 528 850 6207</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">7:00 p.m. EDT | NFB of Colorado: Blind Merchant Monday</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Learn about what has been one of the most successful and lucrative employment opportunities for blind people with Nicky Gacos, President, National Association of Blind Merchants, an NFB division.
Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">7:40 p.m. EDT |NFB Krafters Division: Weekly Craft Meeting</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Join this weekly crafting discussion. Call in number: 786-577-1020. Access code: 614370#</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Tuesday, March 31</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">8:30 a.m. EDT |
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16446&qid=3427851">
Accessibility Boutique</a></span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Learn about the procurement of accessible software for the office with access tech specialist Matt Hackert. Registration required.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">7:00 p.m. EDT | NFB of Colorado: Story Time with the Blind History Lady</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hear stories of our blind ancestors with Peggy Chong. Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Wednesday, April 1</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">5:30 p.m. EDT | NFB of New York: Staying Mentally Healthy
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<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Join this discussion with Arthur Jacobs of NFBNYC Chapter. Zoom Meeting ID: 528 850 6207</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">7:00 p.m. EDT | NFB of Colorado: Workout Wednesday</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For all levels of yoga; wear comfy clothes, bring a mat or towel, and get ready for a great work out with Julie Hill. Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thursday, April 2</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">11:00 a.m. EDT |
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16447&qid=3427851">
Distance Education</a>: Interactive Zoom Lesson </span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For this week’s lesson, make scented play dough with us, a classic NFB BELL® Academy lesson. Zoom Meeting ID: 520 172 3847</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">7:00 p.m. EDT | NFB of Colorado: Active Kiddos During COVID-19</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Parents of Blind Children, blind parents, or people in charge of the entertainment of kiddos during COVID-19, discuss ways to keep kids educated and entertained while at home. Zoom Meeting ID:
595 506 6474</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">8:00 p.m. EDT |
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16448&qid=3427851">
Presidential Release</a> LIVE</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Join this first-time experience where the President of the Federation delivers the monthly message with a live audience present. Zoom Meeting ID: 236 891 8214</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Friday, April 3</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">5:30 p.m. EDT | NFB of New York: Distance Learning Challenges
</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Join this discussion with Chancey Fleet, Vice-President, NFB of New York and Justin Young, President, NFB of New York Student Division. Zoom Meeting ID: 528 850 6207</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">7:00 p.m. EDT | NFB of Colorado: What Does “Live the Life You Want” Really Mean</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Join President Mark Riccobono for a discussion of our tag line “Live the Life You Want.” Bring questions, comments, and ideas! Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Join a Zoom Meeting </span>
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<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To join a Zoom meeting via web or phone, add the corresponding meeting ID listed for the event you are joining. For an accessible tutorial of the Zoom platform, access the audiobook,
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16449&qid=3427851">
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Meet Me in the Cloud</span></em></a>.
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<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Web</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16441&qid=3427851">https://zoom.us/j</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Dial by Your Location</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">+1 253 215 8782 US</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">+1 301 715 8592 US</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Find your local number:
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<h2><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Share and Support</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If you know about an upcoming Federation virtual meeting to share. Please send the details to
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communicationsteam@nfb.org</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If you know of a blind person who is facing adversity because of COVID-19 please email
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16438&qid=3427851">
nfb@nfb.org</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Help support our COVID-19 response efforts with
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16445&qid=3427851">
a donation today</a>. Your gifts continue to work during this time of uncertainty. Thank you for your support!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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