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Below, you will find information about employment initiatives, white cane awareness, and more. <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vms5y076xUk4oVHXJ1KOOAMV-2FXSU-2Fjy-2FVsts21CCmrdA-3D7Drt_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPhiIn9mkm1-2BYJ1LKaKTHMiKytM9d-2FP33QaAbMzEPY5XmshF49kUL89-2F-2By7ROKG5Ee-2FZeaq-2BugFCrn4Xl64nODQ-2FNI6OwgfNlnuE1jhLPMX8DvQmP-2BnuTSQLCgdedYAN6c8udrRrGPXLaz3RU66WdNAhgV-2Br0PfkkdXGj3qu3ERapaxClTXmFoqWBvSaYig2mvU-3D">Learn more details about Blind Equality Achievement Month</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Share your #BlindMonth activities and experiences on social media.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>October 10 – Get the Most from Your Virtual Career Fair Experience</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>7:00-8:30 p.m., eastern, via Zoom</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Explore some tips and tricks that will prepare you for the upcoming Virtual Career Fair hosted by the National Federation of the Blind. Topics will include researching employers, elevator pitches, professional attire, and virtual etiquette. If you register as a jobseeker for the career fair, you’ll automatically receive Zoom details for this event.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>October 15, 2023 – White Cane Awareness Day</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Part of our mission involves educating the public about white canes—a mobility aid that is essential to blind people’s independence. One way to educate the public is through <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vCkbpqH5RIJ2nTmPK-2FYhBghILHzA60j9KXbdgh1Qu-2F8I-3DJ20s_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPhiIn9mkm1-2BYJ1LKaKTHMiKytM9d-2FP33QaAbMzEPY5XmsvYWCJ2EGTpBfYike5nVwumuqSUixZI4aYyhuKqfd9DGWpWTf2Rq9xFPPldvC8MiyeDXCpMU8zVo43oooSvcVJK-2Fzqx3y64N1f60lNP7N3dm8iO8dyXlWAbBMuxqtRLlBLVn1Fx3-2B65UdfQW-2Fehexc-3D">White Cane Proclamations</a>. You can encourage your local government to print, fill out, and sign this proclamation, which you can find at the link above. Connect with your chapter and affiliate presidents to organize a proclamation. </span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>October 18, 2023 – Where the Blind Work Webinar </span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>8:00-9:15 p.m., eastern, via Zoom</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Unemployment and under-employment persist as among the most stubborn factors affecting blind people’s pursuit of cultural and economic equity in society. Join us to celebrate the work and accomplishments of blind and low-vision people with a panel discussion. Our panelists will be:</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Jennifer Wenzel, Human Resources Generalist, Wisconsin</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Kris Colcock, Certified Benefits Specialist/Entrepreneur, Washington</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Rachel Kuntz, Community Relations Liaison, Arizona </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vYE-2FCNXtf-2BhkGvkYz-2FOySevbSqcHgfitvqjsVsurKGj8-3Dh7Ib_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPhiIn9mkm1-2BYJ1LKaKTHMiKytM9d-2FP33QaAbMzEPY5XmkbdZiL9Wj47O-2BmXZ68auMF6Two2Kon7tRAEXih8t7iNkoAV7eWOTrxvLHgik3p-2FOdBZFmMLYZqxcPPliYLvmZpNQQon3oeNVEQk1tCGwpWg50XHW9xAo6y12MJx-2B2tRRzNQLJGBJAcCrqG78SVAwL8-3D">Register for Where the Blind Work to receive Zoom details</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>October 26, 2023 – National Federation of the Blind Virtual Career Fair </span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>1:00-4:00 p.m., eastern, via Zoom</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Join our fall virtual career fair to find your occupational passion (employees) or add talent to your team (employers). This event is free of charge for both employers and jobseekers. You must register by October 16, 2023.</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vpn9sR2xW8KMCcHbkS-2BSGSArrSWPchhqAPjO2H558TUQ-3DXwDH_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPhiIn9mkm1-2BYJ1LKaKTHMiKytM9d-2FP33QaAbMzEPY5XmhFsQiZDGgYu7CdibFnSMIWBKpfbrEz-2B2o857mJ5ZWRE9TC097Az5UoHP16snP0rETN-2BCMIwMFX8N20RxVwXD47ARfUJcK80sRbwvZlTLVJ81qZdAGauIMYNlN1N7q50b9SN0TEOUe0qwIyVwDl0mT0-3D">Career Fair – Jobseeker</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vEVP6sAFvkU5jM-2B-2Fel5DoFUxPn4CzEYmUa7y3oMuPBZU-3D9P_O_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPhiIn9mkm1-2BYJ1LKaKTHMiKytM9d-2FP33QaAbMzEPY5Xmmq6ItG69Wdp8nYB46FkcQS6CEKUhUjEJbgyzF-2FDDYRE-2FNRpB4mu0IvJPtkDTmw4kwCBRvkxuPHC10ihiDPUnonjaHOSKyOCXKjI5hds7-2BEACrJXLOd9R1yq3IrCBEpzt0YOTS-2FC567I9Pb9-2FXUW-2BeU-3D">Career Fair – Employer</a></span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>For more information about the career fair, please contact Jennifer Wenzel, Employment Committee chair, at <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vEMi11eHbjbfCg9OJwuQkWhgGHlb5rKEQxpUJhUG8rhI-3DTGUn_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPhiIn9mkm1-2BYJ1LKaKTHMiKytM9d-2FP33QaAbMzEPY5XmodJhaeThaz4Lh6vrdIq8YlBH2Hwz6kS0j9nM3q7ZHCk7JiGQ0x9sd-2B-2B4-2F7vfY8IP1ayUJUly21f-2BsekWfefDie6fQtXsh5k2xasyf9fwvwYbEeiRhY-2Fj2ffXdW4BTGWj8krmrFY01LbPuVwQKImATE-3D">jenwen319@gmail.com</a> or Rachel Kuntz, employer liaison at <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vWSlyylBZKp4AEwnaojcBxsGRLmNwSBaOqwzBtpCISjg-3DD-kT_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPhiIn9mkm1-2BYJ1LKaKTHMiKytM9d-2FP33QaAbMzEPY5XmqTsJ4d6a3qo9C4qXpLEypMO2eWdrmP-2B-2FEbdmzQE9tkBqK94Ry0j4ALSIqNK1FvpwpTtwQ5E92hn2UglgnsgH3OOB-2Fl6Y-2BIKtjtbKINESbpljsRVahf44pZWAPTKi4MywlQ8gQUedxCwPw0phFkHdok-3D">rkuntz@saavi.us</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>October 31, 2023 – Accessibility Boutique on Job Search Websites</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Searching for jobs online is becoming increasingly popular. Join our Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility on October 31, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. eastern via Zoom to evaluate job-search websites at each stage of the process. <a href="https://u32452178.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=mTCu8dGvOkl-2BXqaCK8sZ2XZsIV-2FIHwCJ1wu82RzQMT8t64jmb9bmcUogA-2Bzxye9vyWKtvcd7U9d4C46cGgaIKlDgmai6Y3qhrwLXS-2FkBiDY-3Dwcdi_8A2fargsG-2Bkn5MilPsDArkVldXLdOR5ZJF91h9PaOPhiIn9mkm1-2BYJ1LKaKTHMiKytM9d-2FP33QaAbMzEPY5XmnIxnlzje7v8XfEK8rv5tWw-2FgRAXGQ6naKPboiPATdq73Mi2GVEfylqvxGroxQGNiTrRXGF3JduB-2Bp0WacfhmpB3VdzTXsODGMxX5uP9X87R0e5vBGoRYar6J6k8I2qszkKkihIlwbsJjwWbqAJ1m-2B4-3D">Register for the October Accessibility Boutique</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><h2><span style='font-size:20.0pt;color:black'>About Blind Equality Achievement Month</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Remember history. Advance equality. 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