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<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Dear Friend,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">People are struggling to feel safe and connected during this time of social distancing and disruption. The National Federation of the Blind is committed to our advocacy for the rights of blind people and building
 the Federation by <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16467&qid=3443589">
providing resources</a> and tools for dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. It is more important now than ever to share helpful information with our community. Please read "<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16468&qid=3443589">Coming
 Together During COVID-19: Concerns and Connections</a>" from our blog which explains the impact facing the blind community. Additionally, here are some updates regarding charitable donations, retirement accounts, and more.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Stimulus Payments for People on Social Security and Public Support</span><o:p></o:p></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Many people have questions about how the stimulus payments will apply to people on social security. You can use the stimulus payment calculator and read FAQs in this
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16469&qid=3443589">
tool from the <em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Washington Post</span></em></a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Charitable Donation Deduction</span><o:p></o:p></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Did you know that the stimulus bill Congress passed made changes to how you might want to make charitable contributions? The bill makes a new deduction available—and not just for 2020—for up to $300 in annual charitable
 contributions. It’s available even to people who don’t itemize their deductions. Learn more in this
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16470&qid=3443589">
article from the <em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">New York Times</span></em></a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Required Minimum Distributions from Retirement Accounts</span><o:p></o:p></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The bill also made changes to required minimum distributions from retirement accounts for 2020. You can learn more about these new rules and how you can take advantage of tax savings in this
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16471&qid=3443589">
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Forbes</span></em> article</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">How You Can Help</span><o:p></o:p></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">If you have the means to give during this difficult time, your donations are more impactful than ever. You can give a small monthly donation—or increase your monthly giving—by completing the
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16473&qid=3443589">
PAC (pre-authorized contribution) program</a> form or give a one-time donation at
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16474&qid=3443589">
nfb.org/donate</a>. Learn about more <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16475&qid=3443589">
ways to give to the National Federation of the Blind</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">If you know of additional resources or have ideas you want to share, please email
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=16476&qid=3443589">
communicationsteam@nfb.org</a>. You and your family are in our thoughts, and we hope you are staying safe and healthy. Together with love, hope, and determination, we will support and strengthen our Federation community.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Sincerely,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Mark A. Riccobono, President</span></em><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><br>
National Federation of the Blind</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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