[NFBNJ] NFBNJ: Notes 05 From NFBNJ President Ruffalo April 28 2020

[joe ruffalo]

>From the desk of NFBNJ President Joe Ruffalo.


Greetings to all!



As we approach the month of May, the season of flowers blooming, lawns 
turning green, spring cleaning emails to continue to read and the 
opportunity to participate on numerous Zoom and conference calls, we 
continue to raise the expectations to live the life we want by transforming 
dreams into reality!


Judy and I are hopeful that the next months will bring much good for all to 
applaud.


Remember: To keep informed, please visit the following New Jersey website.

www.covid19.nj.gov



In addition, for state resources in your county, dial 211.


Updated information is available on the National Federation of the Blind 
Website.  We have provided the following information, please share.



COVID-19 Resources
The National Federation of the Blind is closely monitoring the COVID-19 
emergency, which is changing everyone’s lives but has unique effects on 
blind people. The health and safety of all of our members, colleagues, and 
friends is always our top priority. Information on the NFB’s COVID-19 
Resources page, www.nfb.org/resources/covid-19-resources, provides resources 
that may be particularly useful to blind people facing challenges during the 
emergency. If you have found other resources that you believe are useful, 
please email the information to communicationsteam at nfb.org For the latest 
happenings with the NFB surrounding COVID-19, please visit www.nfb.org.


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Items of Interest:

1. President Riccobono’s Monthly Release

2. National Convention Goes Virtual

3. Completing The Census Via Screenreaders



1.     President Riccobono’s Monthly Release, Friday, May 1, 2020, at 8:00 
p.m. EDT via Zoom


Join President Mark Riccobono as he delivers the May Presidential Release 
(#494) of the National Federation of the Blind. The presidential release is 
a monthly message delivered by the elected President of the organized blind 
movement that is intended to be played at every local chapter meeting. 
Closed captions will be provided.



Submit Questions Now
After the remarks from President Riccobono, the organization's first vice 
president, Pam Allen, will moderate questions. Members of the Federation are 
encouraged to attend and nonmembers are warmly welcomed. This is a unique 
national forum to share the work of the organization and answer questions 
that might be on the minds of blind Americans. Send your questions in 
advance to cdanielsen at nfb.org and put PR494 in the subject line or call 
410-659-9314, extension 2473.



Join the Zoom Meeting
Save the date and time. Below are the Zoom details to join the call. For an 
accessible tutorial of the Zoom platform to learn how to join on the web, 
app, or phone, access the audiobook, Meet Me in the Cloud.



Meeting ID: 935 0745 1766



Web
https://zoom.us/j/93507451766



One tap mobile
+16468769923

Meeting Code number: 935 0745 1766


Dial by your location
+1 646 876 9923

Meeting ID: 935 0745 1766


We look forward to your participation.



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2.           National Federation of the Blind 2020 Convention Goes Virtual


Unique Event to Present the 2020 View on Blindness


Baltimore, Maryland (April 10, 2020): The National Federation of the Blind 
will hold its national convention beginning July 14, 2020 with virtual 
events and local, in-person gatherings where appropriate. The convention was 
originally scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas. The change of plans is 
in response to the public health, safety, and logistical concerns raised by 
the COVID-19 pandemic.


“The National Federation of the Blind is delighted to celebrate our 
eightieth year by expanding the circle of participation to create what will 
surely be the largest gathering of the blind in history,” said Mark 
Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. “Through this 
unique event, we will connect blind Americans from anywhere to build 
opportunities everywhere. We look forward to spreading the 2020 view on 
blindness to the entire nation and beyond.”


The latest details of the convention, as they become available, will be 
posted at nfb.org/convention. There will be multiple ways to participate, 
including in-person gatherings to enjoy convention events organized by the 
Federation’s affiliates and chapters, subject to any local social distancing 
restrictions still in place. Participants can also like the National 
Federation of the Blind on Facebook or follow @NFB_Voice on Twitter. Talk 
about the 2020 convention on social media using #NFB20.


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3.     Video on Completing Census with Screen Reader


The Colorado Center for the Blind has produced a 10 minute video on 
completing the online census with a screen reader:

https://bit.ly/2VsDFiG


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