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<h1><b>Upcoming Events in Blind Equality Achievement Month: Join Us for
the Presidential Release and More!</b></h1><br>
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October is Blind Equality Achievement Month, and outreach activities are
happening across the country. Here are a few upcoming events throughout
the month.<br>
<h2><b>October 1: Presidential Release LIVE in Mississippi</b></h2><br>
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Brought to you live from the home of the Jackson Chapter of the NFB of
Mississippi, next month’s Presidential Release LIVE will be this
Saturday, October 1, 5:00 p.m., Eastern. Zoom ID: 960 0225 8139.
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27234&qid=7618025">
Access details available for the presidential release.</a><br>
<h2><b>October 4: Office 365 Suite Accessibility Boutique</b></h2><br>
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2:00 -3:30 p.m., Eastern, via Zoom<br>
The National Federation of the Blind in partnership with the Maryland
Department of Disabilities invites you to attend the Office 365 Suite
Accessibility Boutique. Learn about the features of Microsoft’s online
Office 365 Suite and its accessibility for blind and low-vision users.
The Boutique will focus on Office 365’s Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
applications.
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27235&qid=7618025">
Register for the October 4 Accessibility Boutique</a>.<br>
<h2><b>October 6: Career Fair Fearless Job Interview Part 1</b></h2><br>
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7:00 p.m., Eastern, via Zoom | Duration: 1.5 Hours<br>
In the first seminar of this series, job seekers will be given helpful
information on job search strategies, an overview on how to break down an
actual job description to customize the resume and cover letter and
develop effective interview communication, and an interactive segment on
how to create an elevator pitch which can be easily modified to answer
the tricky question “Tell Me About Yourself” often used in the beginning
of a job interview.
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27236&qid=7618025">
Access Zoom details for Job Interview Part 1 on Career Fair
page.</a><br>
<h2><b>October 13: Career Fair Fearless Job Interview Part
2</b></h2><br>
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7:00 p.m., Eastern, via Zoom | Duration: 1.5 Hours<br>
Join this virtual event that will cover the dos and don'ts of business
communication, suggestions on what to do with the connections you make,
even if the job opportunity is not right for you, and an interactive
crash course on Zoom etiquette. Attendees will get the opportunity to
check their camera and practice using Zoom commands.
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27236&qid=7618025">
Access Zoom details for Job Interview Part 2 on Career Fair
page.</a><br>
<h2><b>October 15: White Cane Awareness Day</b></h2><br>
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On White Cane Awareness Day, and throughout October, members of the NFB
conduct activities in their local communities such as white cane walks,
film screenings, and social events. If you know of affiliate or chapter
related #BlindMonth activities including the white cane proclamations,
please email a description to
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27237&qid=7618025">
web@nfb.org</a>, so it can be posted on the Blind Equality Achievement
Month page. There is also still time to
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27238&qid=7618025">
encourage your local government to issue a proclamation</a>.<br>
<h2><b>October 21: Where the Blind Work Webinar</b></h2><br>
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Join the National Federation of the Blind as we celebrate the work and
accomplishments of blind and low-vision people with a panel of
successfully employed professionals. Plan to attend the Where the Blind
Work Webinar scheduled for Friday, October 21, 2022, at 8:00 p.m.,
Eastern. More details coming soon on
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27239&qid=7618025">
https://nfb.org/blind-month</a>. <br>
<h2><b>October 25: Education Technology Accessibility
Boutique</b></h2><br>
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2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Eastern, via Zoom<br>
Attend this accessibility boutique to discuss the accessibility of
several educational technologies used in the classroom. This event is a
great opportunity for teachers, administrators, parents of blind
students, blind parents, students, and any education professional.
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27235&qid=7618025">
Register for the Education Technology Accessibility Boutique.</a><br>
<h2><b>October 26: Career FairRegistration Deadline
Approaching!</b></h2><br>
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Attention job seekers and employers: Please register for the Blind
Equality Achievement Month VIRTUAL Career Fair that will be held October
26, 2022, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Eastern. Registration required by noon
Eastern on October 14, 2022.
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27240&qid=7618025">
Learn more and register for the Career Fair</a>.<br>
<h2><b>About Blind Equality Achievement Month</b></h2><br>
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Formerly known as Meet the Blind Month, the National Federation of the
Blind celebrates the organized blind movement during October. Throughout
the month, our members conduct a variety of outreach activities in their
local communities. Learn more at
<a href="https://nfb.org/civicrm/mailing/url?u=27239&qid=7618025">
https://nfb.org/blind-month</a>.<br>
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