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<h1><b>Here are the latest convention updates.</b></h1><br>
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National Convention of the National Federation of the Blind<br>
July 14 through July 18<br>
Anywhere & Everywhere<br>
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The convention is right around the corner. Please continue to stay tuned
for more announcements as they become available. We encourage you to
share this information with chapter members who may not receive
emails.<br>
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More information can also be found at
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17595&qid=3870574">
nfb.org/convention</a>.
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17596&qid=3870574">
Información en Español</a>.<br>
<h2><b>Next Week: Attend the Rookie Roundup</b></h2><br>
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This year is a first for all of us. All convention attendees are
cordially invited to attend a welcoming Zoom meeting Tuesday, July 7 from
8:30 to 9:30 p.m. EDT. President Riccobono and Pam Allen will be on hand
to kick off the convention a week before it starts and preview its
activities. <br>
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Click this link to join:
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17597&qid=3870574">
https://zoom.us/j/91250893803</a><br>
Or dial: +1 301 715 8592<br>
Zoom Webinar ID: 912 5089 3803<br>
One-tap mobile: +13017158592,,91250893803#<br>
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To learn about Zoom, read the <i>Braille Monitor</i> article,
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17598&qid=3870574">
”The Room is Zoom: An Overview for Many of the National Convention
Sessions.” </a><br>
<h2><b>Agenda Now Available</b></h2><br>
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The
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17599&qid=3870574">
2020 National Convention agenda is now available</a> for your review.
Zoom links are coming soon. Please note that some divisions require
registration for their sessions.<br>
<h2><b>Attention Members: Voting Update</b></h2><br>
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NFB members registered for the 2020 National Convention are invited to
enroll to vote. If you are an active member of the Federation, you will
receive a separate email regarding how to enroll. You must enroll a
single phone number and vote only from that number. Voting will be done
via text or phone. Enrollment is optional, but members are encouraged to
participate actively in the convention decision making. The voting
enrollment deadline is 12:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday, July 12. <br>
<h2><b>Legal Office Hours</b></h2><br>
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Disability rights attorneys will be available to discuss employment
discrimination, access barriers, and other concerns with individuals
Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. EDT.
Schedule your private, twenty-minute appointment by emailing
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17600&qid=3870574">
vyingling@nfb.org</a>.<br>
<h2><b>Host a Banquet Party</b></h2><br>
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Formal attire. Favorite dishes. Federation family. The annual banquet is
the highlight of each convention. Following local guidance, host a
banquet party with members near you! During the banquet, we will drop
into parties, giving you a chance to say hello to the whole convention.
If you'll be hosting a banquet party, please email
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17601&qid=3870574">
rstevens@nfb.org</a> or call 410-659-9314, extension 2246, with your
contact information by Monday, July 13. <br>
<h2><b>Pre-Convention Activities</b></h2><br>
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<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17398&qid=3818733">
Give $20 Campaign</a><br>
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17399&qid=3818733">
NFB20 Discussion on Facebook</a><br>
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17602&qid=3870574">
#NFB20 Discussion on Twitter</a><br>
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<h2><b>Coming Soon</b></h2><br>
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Check your inbox next week for more information about accessing the
convention mobile app and the virtual exhibit hall. <br>
<h2><b>Reminders</b></h2><br>
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<h3><b>Accommodations and Captions</b></h3><br>
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Requests for specific accommodations were due to us thirty days prior to
the convention. We are committed to providing captioning for every
general meeting and for those meetings attended by deafblind
participants. If you have questions about accommodations, please email
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17603&qid=3870574">
jerniganinstitute@nfb.org</a>.<br>
<h3><b>Code of Conduct</b></h3><br>
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Please review
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17604&qid=3870574">
our code of conduct</a>. Prohibited behavior or misuse of the NFB
National Convention platform will not be tolerated and may result in
removal from the convention and/or other consequences. For assistance or
to report an incident during the convention, call 410-659-9314, extension
2475 or email
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17605&qid=3870574">
coc@nfb.org</a>.<br>
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We look forward to a great convention!
<a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=17602&qid=3870574">
#NFB20</a><br>
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