[NFBNJ] NFB President’s Notebook - week of 11/11/2019

[joe ruffalo]

Greetings to all!

I have provided information from President Riccobono???s Notebook for the week 
of November 11, 2019.

Enjoy reading and sharing with others.
Let???s get involved!
Joe

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President???s Notebook
National Federation of the Blind
Mark A. Riccobono
officeofthepresident at nfb.org<mailto:officeofthepresident at nfb.org>
410-659-9314

Dear Fellow Federationists,

A huge happy Veterans Day to all of our military veterans and those who are 
family members of military veterans. For all of the struggles we still face 
in gaining equality and opportunity in our nation, we recognize that the 
United States of America still offers us the best prospects for full 
participation because of the sacrifices and struggles that our military 
personnel have made and continue to make. Thank you to those of you who have 
served in the military. I hope each of you are doing something to honor and 
support our veterans.

By now you have heard about the passing of long-time Federation leader 
Donald Capps of South Carolina. Read our news 
page<https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/memoriam-dr-donald-capps> about 
the passing of Dr. Capps including the statement I wrote for the funeral, 
which was yesterday afternoon.

News:
Public Briefing on Elimination of 14(c):
On Friday, November 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., the United States Commission on 
Civil Rights will hold a public briefing on the elimination of Section 14(c) 
of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Anil Lewis will testify on behalf of the 
National Federation of the Blind. Our members are welcome to submit comments 
to subminimumwages at usccr.gov<mailto:subminimumwages at usccr.gov> for the 
commission???s consideration no later than December 15, 2019. From this 
investigation, the commission plans to issue a report with actionable 
recommendations to address this critical civil rights issue.
Great Gathering-In:
The Washington Seminar Great Gathering-In will be Monday, February 10, 2020 
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. In addition, all affiliate presidents and legislative 
directors are urged to attend an in-depth training scheduled for that same 
day at the Holiday Inn from 9:00 a.m. to noon. We will also be conducting 
the usual training from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. All Washington Seminar 
participants are urged to attend the afternoon training session. In order to 
make sure everyone is available, we will not be scheduling any other 
meetings during this time frame. Finally, we are planning to host a 
Congressional reception on Tuesday, February 11 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. All 
Washington Seminar participants are urged to attend this reception.
Reminder:
Braille Letters from Santa:
It is time for Santa letters. From now until December 16, parents can go 
online at www.nfb.org/santa-letters<http://www.nfb.org/santa-letters> and 
fill out a request for a Braille letter from Santa. The form can also be 
printed and faxed to 410-685-2340 or emailed to 
communityrelations at nfb.org<mailto:communityrelations at nfb.org>. Beginning 
Monday, December 2, the Braille letters from Santa will start going out to 
boys and girls around the country. The Braille letter will also be 
accompanied by a print copy (for mom and dad to read) as well as some other 
fun Christmastime activities. The deadline for letter requests is December 
16 to ensure that a return letter in Braille is received before Christmas. 
For more information, visit www.nfb.org<http://www.nfb.org>.
Dates to Keep in Mind:

  *   January 9-11, 2020: NFB BELL?? Academy Training Seminar
  *   February 10, 2020: Great Gathering-In; Washington Seminar begins
  *   March 26-27, 2020: Jacobus tenBroek Law Symposium, Baltimore, Maryland
  *   April 14-17, 2020: NABM BLAST<http://www.blindmerchants.org>; Chicago, 
Illinois
  *   July 14-19, 2020: NFB National Convention, Houston, Texas

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the 
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the 
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles 
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; 
blindness is not what holds you back.


Mark A. Riccobono, President
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314 | 
officeofthepresident at nfb.org<mailto:officeofthepresident at nfb.org>


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